I recently taught an essential oils class at a local library in New Hampshire. Since it is the month of May, I kept it themed towards the approaching summer. Attendees made two sprays to support them in the warmer months: A Pest Deterrent Spray and an After Sun Spray. Make-and-Takes are my preferred choice of… Continue reading Two Outdoor Sprays: Deterrent and After Sun
Author: pinklilypad2013
Lemony Cheesecake Squares
My family loves homemade desserts. I need non-complicated ones right now, especially mid-week. Cheesecake Squares don't last long around here. I should remember to make a double batch next time. I also enjoy making this recipe because it can be a nice switch from a chocolate dessert. Now, my husband and daughters are all huge… Continue reading Lemony Cheesecake Squares
Lemon (essential oil) Love
Feel joyous with Lushious Lemon Essential Oil blend! It has citrus notes but with a twist. My favorite way to use this essential oil blend is to diffuse it or to add it to my Thieves Household Cleaner in a spray bottle. I clean because I know that I should, not because I am one… Continue reading Lemon (essential oil) Love
Paw Balm: Pet TLC
In honor of National Pet Day, here is a simple topical recipe to make and keep on hand for the paws of your best bud. This is my dog, Lola! Massage a small amount of the balm into paws or noses that need moisturizing in the cold months. Or maybe after a long walk, your… Continue reading Paw Balm: Pet TLC
Monkey Bread: It’s sooo good!
Monkey bread was the main dish of our Easter breakfast this year. I should really make it more often! Monkey bread, also known as pull-apart bread, is a simple baked sweet dough recipe. Small bites of dough are coated in butter, cinnamon, and sugar. They then layered in a bundt pan. Once baked, the dough… Continue reading Monkey Bread: It’s sooo good!
The Oils of Palm Sunday
Today is Palm Sunday which marks the beginning of Holy Week on the Christian calendar. Also known as Passion Sunday, this Mass recounts Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9, and the crowd's enthusiastic welcome. The Service today includes several significant features, including the Blessing of the Palms, the… Continue reading The Oils of Palm Sunday
Spring Make and Take
I had wonderful opportunity to meet new people during a "Spring Make-and-Take" at another local library. At the Plaistow Public Library, participants made three DIYs that they were able to take with them that night: Changing Seasons Roller, Cuticle Oil, and Upholstery Freshening Spray. (And I forgot to take pictures of the room and projects!)… Continue reading Spring Make and Take
Ease Your Hangover with Essential Oils
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Prost! But too much "prosting" can lead to a hangover. Photo by Pressmaster on Pexels.com A hangover is a group of unpleasant, and unwanted, mental and physical symptoms that occur after drinking too much alcohol. The symptoms usually begin when a person's blood alcohol content drops and is at or near… Continue reading Ease Your Hangover with Essential Oils
Essential Oil Blends for Emotions
In my previous post, I discussed how beneficial essential oils are for managing emotions. I only mentioned 8 of them, but there are many more! Here I am listing out single emotions (obviously can't get to all of them!) and giving a blend or two to help those feelings dissipate. I hope you find what… Continue reading Essential Oil Blends for Emotions
Oils for Emotional Balance
We are human! Therefore, we feel emotions! Positive or negative, they are a natural part of our daily lives. Emotions are simply responses to events that we experience every day. The specific area of the brain responsible for processing emotions and for memory and mood is the Limbic System, and this includes the hippocampus, the… Continue reading Oils for Emotional Balance
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 