Hide From Ticks!
Where I live, we’ve been warned to expect a lot of ticks this year 🙁 If you’re looking for an alternative to DEET and other bug repellant, this article, on Optiderma.com, describes how you can use Rose Geranium essential Read More …
Category: Benefits
Palmarosa & Patchouli Bath Salts
With the effiiciency and speed of showers, I don’t take many baths. But when I see a recipe such as this for such lovely bath salts, it reminds me that I should sometimes take some time out to relax Read More …
Powerful Herbs to Treat Inflammation
There’s a lot of talk about reducing inflammation in the body. We all know the feeling when we have a wound, or even a bug bite, and the surrounding skin goes red and feels warm. That’s the inflammation we Read More …
So you've got your essential oils… Now what?
A lot of us have collected various essential oils – maybe we had a specific reason at the time – but tend to stick to the same few oils on a day by day basis. This is an article Read More …
Lemon Balm – and what to do with it!
Lemon Balm, or Melissa, has many uses as an essential oil, but is also a really useful addition for culinary uses. In ancient times, Melissa was used for nervous disorders, and to promote fertility. It was the main ingredient Read More …
Try a new carrier oil…
We know that most essential oils should be diluted with a carrier oil – and any products we make using essential oils invariably include one or more carrier oil – but do you still to the same oils? or do Read More …
Try these diffuser blends…
I love trying different blends of essential oils. They don’t always work out as I expected, but there’s not much you can do wrong with a diffuser. When I found this page on FreshMommyBlog.com that includes 15 different blends, I Read More …
How to preserve your products
I’m sure some of the long, and unpronounceable names on store bought products are there to preserve the product and extend its shelf life. Although it’s not often an issue when we make our own products (I know I Read More …
Make your Own Hand Sanitizer
I really prefer not to use hand sanitizers – at least those that you buy in the store. But just sometimes you really feel you need something quickly and maybe don’t have access to soap and water. I thought I’d Read More …
Need an energy boost?
There are so many causes of tiredness that hit at any time of the day – stress, overwhelm, too much exercise! When you’re wandering around feeling listless and not sure what to do next – skip the coffee and sugary Read More …