This handmade Christmas gift basket will make the perfect present for anyone on your list this year. Each gift is made with all-natural ingredients, practical, and something everyone can use. This homemade Christmas gift basket is complete with Christmas room sprays, roller bottles, lip balm, sugar scrub, and a homemade gel air refresher. All of the items are simple to make and made with natural ingredients and essential oils. I can't believe I'm already thinking about Christmas! … [Read more...]
Best Roller Bottle Blend for Scars
Find out which essential oils are best for reducing the appearance of scars and how to use them. Plus, the best roller bottle blend for scars and a free printable label. A scar is a mark left on the skin or within the body tissue. It is where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely, and thick tissue has developed. Scars aren't much of a problem but can be very annoying, especially if the scar is in a visible place, like the face. Just the other day, my daughter got … [Read more...]
November Diffuser Blends
Diffusing essential oils for Thanksgiving is one of the best ways to get the holiday's cozy feel in your home. Thanksgiving diffuser blends are not only great for Thanksgiving day, but throughout this whole holiday season! Pumpkin pie, fall leaves, and Thanksgiving dinner are some of my favorite things about November. It is such an exciting time of year, as we have officially entered the wonderful Holiday Season. The holiday season can be joyful yet stressful. I love all … [Read more...]
Healthy Homemade Ranch Dressing
We love our condiments over here, but I'm not too fond of the ingredients found in most of them. Coming up with healthy alternatives is a must; this healthy homemade ranch dressing is delicious and simple. Homemade ranch dressing is an easy way to add flavor to salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. This recipe uses only natural ingredients that will nourish your body and keep you feeling great. Are you one of those people that dips everything in ranch? I am more of a honey mustard gal … [Read more...]
Ginger Essential Oil Highlight | Uses, Benefits, and Recipes
Learn all about ginger essential oil: uses, benefits, roller bottle recipes, and diffuser blends! Ginger essential oil makes it into a lot of my roller bottle and diffuser blends. Therefore, I thought it was time to devote a whole post to this wonderful essential oil. Above all, ginger is known for its benefits on the digestive system, but it also can boost the immune system, calm the nervous system, and so much more! This post will explain it all, plus I will share my favorite … [Read more...]
Paleo Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with this delicious paleo peppermint hot chocolate on a cold night: dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free hot cocoa. One of my favorite childhood memories is drinking hot cocoa after coming inside from playing in the snow. Usually cuddled up on the couch watching a Christmas movie. Ok, now, this is making me want snow, like right now. I have already started this same tradition with my kiddos. Therefore it is a given that we will watch Christmas movies and drink … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guide to Citrus Essential Oils
Navigating the many benefits of citrus essential oils can be overwhelming. This ultimate guide for citrus essential oils is all you need. Learn how to use them safely and the many benefits of each. Citrus oils are very uplifting, energizing, and cleansing for the body. They are cold-pressed from the peel of the fruit, very powerful, and concentrated. Citrus essential oils are loaded with benefits and can be used for an array of ailments. I am excited to share with you my … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Little Tummies
Learn which essential oils are best for your child's tummy discomfort—diluting essential oils for kids. Unfortunately, sickness, bumps, and bruises are part of the whole parenting thing. If you have youngsters, you know how awful it can be to have a sick baby or hurt child. I love having natural remedies on hand to help calm my babies. Whether they aren't feeling their best or are just having a bad day, they sure do come in handy. Young children can have … [Read more...]
Paleo Pumpkin Bread
Paleo pumpkin bread is the perfect healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert during the fall. This healthy pumpkin bread is packed full of nutrition and flavor. My favorite thing about fall is that it is completely acceptable to add pumpkin to everything. I love anything and everything pumpkin. You will find me baking this paleo pumpkin bread for most weekend morning breakfasts. If they were available all year round, by golly, I'd buy them. Adding pumpkin to any dish adds delicious flavor … [Read more...]
Best Essential Oils for Anti-Aging with Roller Bottle Recipe
Learn which are the best essential oils to use to reduce the signs of aging, along with an essential oil roller bottle recipe to help reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. In the past, I've always skipped over anything that said "anti-aging." But now I'm in my 30s, and even though I still feel great, I am starting to see the benefits of taking preventative measures. As we age, our body produces less collagen. This production can start to decline in our early 20s. And … [Read more...]
Simple Homemade Play Dough with Aromatherapy Benefits
Simple homemade playdough recipe with aromatherapy benefits and the best essential oil blends for kids. Get access to my online resource library here. With four little kids running around, we spend very little time inside. Being inside just feels chaotic. As soon as the fights begin or something is getting destroyed, we head straight outside. The open space, the fresh air, and the millions of ride-on toys are just what my kids need. One of the many reasons I love … [Read more...]
5 Healthy Smoothies with Essential Oils
Add flavor to your morning routine with these 5 healthy smoothies with essential oils. For a healthy smoothie recipe, each of these are a must-try, especially for anyone with kids or just a busy life in general. Get access to my online resource library for your free printable recipe cards. Every night when I lay down for bed, I tell myself that tomorrow is going to be less chaotic. I am going to slow down and enjoy the little things. But then the morning comes, and … [Read more...]
Immune Boosting Gummy Bears
These immune-boosting gummy bears are loaded with vitamins and taste delicious. Learn how to make these kid-approved gummy bears, plus 4 other flavors. Get access to my online resource library here for your free printable recipe cards. Every fall, I make elderberry syrup for my family to boost our immune systems. It's loaded with vitamins A, B, and C making it great for stimulating the immune system and keeping us healthy throughout cold and flu season. I shared my elderberry syrup … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Postpartum and Newborns
ROLLER BOTTLE RECIPES, PERINEAL SPRAY, DIFFUSER BLENDS, AND ESSENTIAL OILS FOR POSTPARTUM AND NEWBORNS. As promised, I am excited to share part 2 of "Essential Oils for Pregnancy." If you missed that post, I talked about essential oils for the first, second, and third trimester as well as essential oils for labor and delivery. Today, I am going to talk about essential oils for postpartum and newborns. HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS ON NEWBORNS This post contains affiliate links, … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Cinnamon Essential Oil
Where does cinnamon essential oil stack up against the more popular essential oils? Well, to no surprise, there are a number of benefits and uses of cinnamon essential oil. Find all your cinnamon diffuser blends and rollerball recipes here. Cinnamon essential oil is extracted from the bark of a tropical tree. It has a distinct fragrance, very flavorful, and is filled with many beneficial compounds. The smell of cinnamon reminds me of the holiday season. When paired with cardamom and … [Read more...]
Boost the Immune System Naturally | Essential Oils for the Fall
Boost the immune system naturally with these easy home remedies. Learn how to make elderberry syrup, use garlic for natural wellness, and which essential oils are best for immune support. I'm pretty giddy over here about the amazing fall weather coming, big emphasis on COMING. It's still in the 90s, but something about the first of September makes me think it's fall. As much as I love the fall, I hate the sicknesses that come with the cooler weather and lack of sunlight. … [Read more...]
Lemon Honey Mustard | Paleo Dressing or Dipping Sauce
This lemon honey mustard makes the perfect dressing sauce, or dip. Made with natural ingredients you feel good topping your salad, chicken, or vegetables. We planted a huge garden this year and to be honest; it didn't go so well. Gardening always seems fun to me in early spring, but by the end of summer, I can't wait to mow it down. Every year I forget all that goes into gardening: weeding, planting, weeding, picking, weeding, preserving, oh, and did I say weeding? I … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Pregnancy | Using Essential Oils Safely for Pregnancy
Pregnancy is beautiful yet scary, exciting yet challenging. Using essential oils during pregnancy can help you feel more comfortable and relaxed. Let's discuss essential oils for pregnancy and how to use them safely. When I say, "I love being pregnant," I will get one of two completely different responses. Either the women will agree or look at me like I'm crazy and have three heads. I absolutely love pregnancy, even though I have horrible morning sickness. So often you will hear that … [Read more...]
Homemade Peach Crisp Made With Tangerine and Cinnamon Essential Oils
THIS HOMEMADE PEACH CRISP MADE WITH TANGERINE, AND CINNAMON ESSENTIAL OIL IS HEALTHY AND LOADED WITH DELICIOUS FLAVOR. I like to feed my kids healthy, with a few exceptions for birthday parties and vacations. Eating healthy doesn't mean we eat disgusting food or that we don't eat dessert. In fact, we eat wholesome meals loaded with nutrition that are delicious, and we get our fair share of sweets. This homemade peach crisp made with tangerine and cinnamon essential oils makes a … [Read more...]
Taking Essential Oils Internally
Taking essential oils internally is a very controversial topic, rightly so, considering the power behind these oils. Essential oils have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times, but did they take them internally? What are the benefits and the risks of ingesting essential oils safely? Grab my free ebook to learn how to use essential oils safely and effectively. IS IT SAFE TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS INTERNALLY? Essential oils can be safe for internal use if you are using … [Read more...]
