Learn how to make the best essential oil roller bottle blend for seasonal threats. Plus, other natural remedies to keep those seasonal threats under control. I am definitely starting to get sick of winter and CAN NOT wait for the warmer weather that springtime will bring. Every year I feel as if winter will never end, but sure enough, it does, and that wonderful warm weather comes and stays. Along with every season, we have pros and cons. Unfortunately, with springtime comes seasonal … [Read more...]
Best Essential Oils for Stress and Anxious Feelings
Learn which essential oils are best for stress and anxious feelings and how they work to affect the mood. Do you struggle with stress and anxious feelings, or should I ask if you have kids or a job? I think these go hand in hand! Life can get stressful and causes us to have anxious feelings. Slowing life down is easier said than done. There is always something going on, coming up, or a problem to deal with. Essential oils can be a very effective natural approach to … [Read more...]
Homemade Soothing Throat Drops
These homemade soothing throat drops are made with all-natural ingredients that work extremely well. They soothe scratchy throats and boost the immune system. Typically, one of the first signs of an environmental threat is throat discomfort. That is because your tonsils are the first line of defense when you catch something, and when they are doing their job, you get discomfort in the throat. It is a good idea to start boosting your immune system at the first sign of any … [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 trimesters as well as essential oils for labor and delivery. Today, I am going to talk about essential oils for postpartum and newborns. HOW TO DIFFUSE OILS AROUND NEWBORNS This post contains affiliate links, which … [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...]
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...]
Essential Oils for Dental Health | Best Roller Bottle Recipes for Dental Needs
Essential oils are just the thing you will need for a natural healthy mouth. See which oils can whiten teeth, freshen breath, and even help with tooth pain. Essential oils can have incredible benefits for teeth, gums, and overall mouth wellness. Peppermint and spearmint are wonderful for freshening the breath by just putting a drop under the tongue. I have already shared my toothpaste recipe, but I want to share my other favorite recipes for oral health. Get access to my … [Read more...]
Natural Relief For Ear Discomfort
Learn simple, natural ways to relieve ear discomfort in children and adults. Ear discomfort can be caused by a number of different things, from minor pressure changes to nasal obstruction. Try any one of these 5 ear discomfort relief hacks for both children and adults for soothing relief. Please note, these are not meant to be a cure-all or treatment for infections. Always check with your doctor before "treating" any type of irritation in the ear. Most ear irritations happen in younger … [Read more...]
Homemade Skin Salve
Common skin irritants can be annoying, irritating, and a nightmare to get rid of. Having a salve on hand that uses natural ingredients is a must to relieve the itch and reduce the appearance of skin blemishes. You can use this salve for soothing and moisturizing dry, flakey or itchy skin. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Get my full disclosure HERE. Homemade Salve Recipe Directions: Don't forget to … [Read more...]
On Guard Essential Oil Highlight | Benefits and Uses of DoTERRA’s Protective Blend
On Guard essential oil is one of my most used DoTERRA blends, which should come as no surprise with its long list of benefits, including its immune-supporting properties. Learn the many benefits and uses of On Guard essential oil. On Guard is a blend that DoTERRA makes and it is absolutely most favorite essential oil blend! I had to add the "absolutely" because I say that a lot, but this is my favorite for real. This is one essential oil to have on had as we head into the cooler … [Read more...]
10 Remedies for a Better Night Sleep | Essential Oils for Sleep
Simple tips for a better night's sleep. And learn how to make an essential oil roller bottle for sleep. What essential oils can I use for sleep? If I only had a $1 for every time someone asked me that, I would be sitting on the beach right now with my toes in the sand and no cares in the world! Since that didn’t happen, I decided to write a post on it instead! ;) I am one of those people that wishes sleep wasn’t a requirement. I would rather stay up and continue to work or play … [Read more...]
Home Remedies for Poison Ivy | Essential Oils for DIY Poison Ivy Spray
Easy and all-natural poison ivy spray with jewelweed and essential oils. Stop the itch fast! Did you know that 85% of people are allergic to poison ivy? If you are one of the lucky ones that don’t react to the plant, you have no idea how itchy and irritating it can be! Below I share several home remedies that can help relieve poison ivy rash itch and also ways to help with prevention. THE BEST WAY TO KEEP POISON IVY FROM SPREADING IS NOT TO SCRATCH IT I haven’t dealt with … [Read more...]
Best Essential Oils for Immune Support
Learn about the best essential oils for immune support and exactly how to use them. Get the best immune-boosting roller bottle recipe and cleansing diffuser blends. Many essential oils can be used to boost the immune system and help us feel better when we aren't feeling our best. I mixed a few of my favorites together to make an immune-boosting roller bottle. I especially like having this one on hand during the cooler months anytime we go into crowded places. Make up several of these … [Read more...]
Simple Home Remedy for Head Lice
Lice can be very annoying, frustrating, and practically impossible to get rid of. Read along for a simple home remedy for head lice and essential oils you can use to help it. Who remembers the lice checks in grade school?! I sure do! Everyone lining up outside the nurse's office, and one by one, she went through each child's hair with a fine-tooth comb. Thankfully, I was never the one to have it. Unfortunately, lice are extremely contagious and very annoying! Those … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Pain Due to Teething | Essential Oils for Baby
Are you looking for a natural solution for soothing your baby's teething pain? This post will teach you how to make a roller bottle using the best essential oils for calming a fussy baby due to teething. As a mom, I know how hard it can be when you have a fussy baby. It's hard to see your child in pain, especially when you can't do anything to help them. It can make for some long nights for both mom and baby. What if you did have something to help them? Teething is one of those … [Read more...]