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Photosensitivity is a reaction to the sun from a substance applied to the skin. Typically and in this post’s case, that substance is essential oils. Since many of us here love essential oils and use them in our daily life, I thought it was high time to address this concern. So let’s dive in and learn all about photosensitive essential oils.… Read More »Essential Oils and Phototoxicity…
It’s finally spring again and I couldn’t be happier! This winter felt longer, colder and more desolate then usual. As I write this, I am enjoying my green view with the windows open and the birds singing! However, all this new beauty and warmer temps inevitably bring the “itchies”. So much of nature, while beautiful, can cause skin reactions. Rashes… Read More »DIY Calamine Lotion
I get so many questions about pregnancy and essential oils. I think this is a personal decision and I in no way claim to be qualified to tell you one way or another but I can tell you I used essential oils throughout both my pregnancies and was always looking for a guide of essential oils to avoid during pregnancy.… Read More »Pregnancy and Essential Oils…
Many of us could use the calming or energizing benefits of essential all day long and a DIY essential oil jewelry tutorial is just what is needed to make that happen! Essential oil jewelry is an easy way to enjoy the benefits of essential oils when you’re away from your diffuser! You make essential oil jewelry with lava stones which… Read More »DIY Essential Oil Jewelry
With my new website design, I’ve been making changes left and right around here! Basically my goal is to simplify the blog and make it easy to find what you’re looking for as well as easier to get the ingredients you need to make the best possible DIY product. So in this post, I hope you enjoy this Mountain Rose… Read More »Mountain Rose Herbs Essential Oils
I have figured out an easy DIY poo pourri copy cat recipe that really works! Toxic aerosol bathroom sprays filled with artificial fragrances should be illegal. Not only do they not work, they are offensive to the body. The good news is there is a fantastic alternative that contains only natural ingredients. Making a “before you go” homemade poo-pourri spray… Read More »DIY Poo-Pourri + I Didn’t Just Poop Label Download!
I’m here to tell you about a GENIUS product that I’m using daily. It’s one of those things that is so useful and so needed that you think, “Why didn’t I think of that??!!!”. Well we didn’t, but Hallie and Kaley did. They are the genius behind Everything But Oils which is where these amazing essential oil flashcards came from.… Read More »Essential Oil Flashcards!
I’m not one to complain about things I can’t change but GEEEEZZZZZ!! All day I’m grumbling about this cold weather! I live in a very dry climate that usually stays semi mild during the winter but this winter has been a killer. As I write this, the fire is on, space heater is on, I’m under a fur blanket and… Read More »Winter Blues? 3 Mood Lifting Diffuser Blends + Room Spray Recipes!
Navigating through all the information about essential oils can be overwhelming. There are so many essential oils, not to mention so many opinions on each one and how they should and shouldn’t be used. I must admit, there are only a handful of essential oils that I use on a regular basis. However, there are only 5 most useful… Read More »The 5 Essential Oils You Should Never Be Without.
It’s no secret that I LOVE CATS. It’s also a well known fact that I use essential oils on a daily basis. Often times cats and essential oils do not go together. If you love cats too and are using essential oils, let’s get educated on which oils are not OK when owning house cats. The subject of essential oil… Read More »Essential Oil Safety and Cats