If you suffer through allergic reactions from pet dander, dust or hay fever, you know how miserable they can make you feel. A runny nose, scratchy throat, itchy eyes and nasal congestion can take a toll. Essential oils for allergies can be a lifesaver. In this post you’ll learn which essential oils are the best for symptoms of allergies and… Read More »Allergy Relief with Essential Oils
Incorporating essential oil inhalers into your health routine can be a complete game changer. Using an inhaler can help decongest, improve focus, boost the immune system and relieve anxiety and depression. They take minutes to make and can be used absolutely everywhere! Using a personal aromatherapy inhaler is the easiest way to experience the power of essential oils. I’ve got 12… Read More »How to Make & Use Essential Oil Inhalers
If you or your child suffers from eczema, you know it can be incredibly uncomfortable and frustrating. I have good news though-eczema can be easily soothed and calmed by making my easy and quick DIY eczema cream. It’s full of natural, nourishing ingredients that can be used on skin as often as needed without worry of side effects. Anybody can… Read More »Soothing DIY Eczema Cream + Label Download!
I must say-Homemade Vick’s Vapor Rub is an absolute staple in my home during every season of the year. We are constantly using this homemade organic balm to decongest and heal. Needless to say, we have our fair share of allergies and colds and raw, stuffy noses are quickly and safely relieved now that we have a steady supply… Read More »All Natural DIY Vapor Rub Recipe to Heal Stuffy Noses
Some of you caught my last post on Homemade Body Splash. My recipe for homemade air freshener is very similar and even easier! Room Spray is a beautiful thing-No matter how clean you are, sometimes that musty smell just happens. Whether it’s kids, pets, husbands, last nights dinner or just a mysterious smell your house seems to emit, everyone needs… Read More »Homemade Air Freshener with Essential Oils
Shield Blend Essential Oil a.k.a Thieves is my most used essential oil in the colder seasons. I find it incredibly helpful for detoxing the air, warding off airborne viruses and bacteria as well as soothing throat pain. I don’t hear many essential oil enthusiast talk about it’s ability to be applied to the throat and ease discomfort so I thought… Read More »Thieves Balm Recipe
Sometimes I make balms just to experiment with color. Sometimes they turn out to be just another balm I’ll eventually slather on my skin to try to heal the dryness. However, there are a few recipes that turn out to be quite enjoyable, beneficial and pretty. This DIY Green Tea balm turned out to be what I’ve been using on everything… Read More »DIY Green Tea Balm
I’ve not worn deodorant for many years now. Most people gasp at this but as most of you already know, deodorant is one of the most toxic daily products we can use. Not only do most deodorants contain ingredients that are harmful to our body, the concept of deodorant is harmful as well. Making DIY Pit Wipes are a… Read More »DIY Pit Wipes-Freshen up Underarms with One Swipe!
Essential oils can be extremely helpful when it comes to warding off bacteria, mold and viruses, especially during the long winter months. A healthy immune system is vital but having an essential oil recipe on hand is one of the best ways to naturally combat flu season. Since I diffuse and apply Thieves blend so often during the cold and… Read More »Thieves Oil Recipe
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