We spend up to one-third of our lives sleeping. Sometimes that sleep isn't always as restful as it should be, so many people have forgotten what it feels like to be TRULY well-rested. According to an article from The National Sleep Foundation, adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need between seven to nine… Continue reading Sweat Dreams, Sleep Tight
Author: pinklilypad2013
Springtime Cookie Bars
These cookie bars are a bright, sunshiny dessert to help move your taste buds into spring. After the warm and spicy notes of wintertime comforting sweet treats, this one evokes the feelings of warmer days ahead. Adding Vitality Essential Oils is an easy way to change up recipes. This version of the cookie bar has… Continue reading Springtime Cookie Bars
Mid-Day Refresher
This quick personal care recipe with essential oils was born from the silver lining of that icky feeling I get in the middle of the day. (Always look for the silver lining!) Or in the middle of a night (I'm a registered nurse). My skin feels oily, dirty, and tired. And so does my brain.… Continue reading Mid-Day Refresher
Italian Wedding Soup…But No One’s Getting Hitched
This meatball soup is a family recipe that came down from my paternal grandfather's side of the family. Growing up, my family dropped the word "wedding" and simply referred to this dish as "Italian Soup." My grandmother always made it usually around Christmas time, as did my mom. Grandmom stored batches of it in the… Continue reading Italian Wedding Soup…But No One’s Getting Hitched
Extracting Earth’s Energies…For Your Face
"It has been blessed by thousands of sunrises, sunsets, windstorms, and rainstorms. When we use clay in our cosmetics, we are mixing the energy of thousands of years and using it as a beauty aid." ~Rosemary Gladstar, Recipes for Vibrant Health Cosmetic clays are a foundation for natural beauty. If they are empowered with the… Continue reading Extracting Earth’s Energies…For Your Face
Have Fresh Linen Every Season
I love drying my laundry on my clothesline outside. I love sleeping on clean sheets that smell like fresh air and sunshine. A t-shirt feels that much more comfy when it's spent a few hours drying on the line. However, living in New Hampshire only allows me to do this probably for 6 months out… Continue reading Have Fresh Linen Every Season
Boldly Going….with Banana Muffins
I tried a new spice combination in these Banana Nut Muffins: cardamom and clove. I have not used cardamom previously, but had purchased a bottle of the vitality oil to use for some holiday diffusor blends. But what exactly is cardamom? I couldn't have told ya until today! Cardamom is commonly used in Indian, Middle… Continue reading Boldly Going….with Banana Muffins
Complete with Cranberry Sauce
I found this recipe in my Grandmom's collection. The recipe card was in her handwriting. We always had similar cranberry sauce like this on the table. She claimed she never made a cranberry sauce with brandy. So we had a good laugh over this as I thought I had found a family heirloom recipe. Now… Continue reading Complete with Cranberry Sauce
Stop Stinky Stompers
Our feet sweat. Our shoes then smell. The time eventually comes where an intervention is needed. Soccer cleats, running shoes, ski and snowboarding boots all can be refreshed with these muslin bags. They are easy to pop in and out of one pair of shoes to another. These shoe inserts combine the odor absorption power… Continue reading Stop Stinky Stompers
Like a Moth to a Flame
It's the season for merriment: food, drink, glitter, and candles! So many people stock up on their favorite holiday scents during this time yet those warm, cozy smells are secretly unhealthy for our bodies. Store bought candles can contain paraffin, a petroleum by-product. And their heavenly aromas are actually synthetically derived scents labeled as "fragrance"… Continue reading Like a Moth to a Flame
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 