Bug bites can be very annoying and itchy. Try this homemade anti-itch cream for natural bug bite relief. This cream is made with soothing ingredients that are great for relieving the itch and healing the skin. I decided to make a homemade anti-itch cream since the bugs are extra bad here this summer because of all the flooding in my area. We had one of the rainest springs in history here in the midwest! Thankfully, our house isn't affected by the flood, but many nearby roads … [Read more...] about Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Natural Bug Bite Relief)
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Benefits of Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil
Let's discuss the benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil and essential oils. I am going to share the best way to incorporate this to make it part of your daily routine. And I am also going to share my favorite oil pulling recipe. Have you heard of oil pulling? It's all the hype in the natural living world. I must say I have dabbled in it a bit myself. Being consistent with it has been a struggle. So came up with a plan to make it part of my daily routine. The … [Read more...] about Benefits of Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil
How to Use Essential Oils on Kids
Let's discuss how to use essential oils on kids safely and effectively. I will share which oils to avoid, how to properly diluted them, and the best blends for kids. As a mama, I couldn't imagine life without my essential oils. I just counted over 10 oils we have used today alone, and I am sure I am missing some. Using essential oils on kids can be very safe if you are following a few safety rules and guidelines.Ready to get essential oils into your … [Read more...] about How to Use Essential Oils on Kids
My Natural Daily Skin Care Routine | Yarrow Pom Essential Oil
Watch my natural daily skin care routine with this step by step video tutorial. Learn natural remedies for a healthy skin tone, natural glow, and to protect against anti-aging. I am a low maintenance gal and up until this past year, I wouldn't really have a skin care routine to share. However, I am in my 30's now and decided it was probably about time to stop skipping over all the things that say, "anti-aging."As you all know, I love to make my own products and pretty much make … [Read more...] about My Natural Daily Skin Care Routine | Yarrow Pom Essential Oil
6 Practical Ways to Reuse Empty Essential Oil Bottles
Do you save your empty essential oil bottles or throw them away? I am going to show you 6 practical ways to reuse empty essential oil bottles. Follow along for simple gift ideas, easy DIY projects, and ways to ensure you get every last drop of essential oil. I am not much of a saver of anything. I hate clutter and if I can't find a spot to put it, then it will most likely end up in the trash or goodwill pile. My house isn't very … [Read more...] about 6 Practical Ways to Reuse Empty Essential Oil Bottles
Benefits and Uses for Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil is one of the most known and used oil of them all. Follow along to learn the top 10 benefits and uses for lemon essential oil. As I write this post I have lemon essential oil going in my diffuser near my desk. The aroma immediately makes me feel uplifted, energized, and makes my house smell clean no matter the condition it is in. Somedays I get fancy with my diffuser blends, while on other days it is a simple few drops of lemon. Lemon can … [Read more...] about Benefits and Uses for Lemon Essential Oil
Best Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Spring
THANKFULLY, THAT BEAUTIFUL SPRING WEATHER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNOR. GET THE BEAUTIFUL SCENT OF SPRING INSIDE YOUR HOME WITH THESE 5 BEST ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER BLENDS FOR SPRING.Just thinking about a warm, sunny, spring day with the windows open makes me giddy. I seriously can't think of anything more pleasant than a clean house, lemon essential oil diffusing, a breeze blowing through the house, and kids playing around outside. Ok I just painted a picture of … [Read more...] about Best Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Spring
Top 10 Best Carrier Oils for Essential Oils
Essential oils are very concentrated and when used topically it is best to mix them with a carrier oil. Let's discuss the top 10 best carrier oils for essential oils. Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the leaves, flowers, stems, roots, bark, resin, seeds of plants or from a peel of a fruit. They can be used to benefit skin, mood, health, flavor, and beauty. They are either steam distilled or cold pressed from the source and when extracted … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Carrier Oils for Essential Oils
Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets?
ARE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFE FOR PETS? LET'S DISCUSS THE DO'S AND DONT'S ABOUT USING ESSENTIAL OILS ON YOUR PETS. This blog post was a long time coming and I would have saved myself some time if I would of wrote it sooner. Let's just say, I get asked this very question all.the.time. Don't get my wrong, I appreciate the questions and suggestions, I am here for you and want to write what you want to read!If you search this topic on google you will get an array of answers that are all … [Read more...] about Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets?
How to Use Essential Oils Safely and Effectively | Quick Usage Guide
Learn exactly how to use essential oils safely and effectively for adults and children. Quick usage guide with full video tutorial and free printable ebook. Can I apply that directly to my skin? Can I take this internally? How many drops should I put in a diffuser? These are questions I get all the time and questions I remember asking when I bought my first set of oils. The more I use essential oils and the more research I do, these things start to feel like … [Read more...] about How to Use Essential Oils Safely and Effectively | Quick Usage Guide