Day of the Dead, or "Dia de los Muertos," is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones. The holiday is celebrated each year from October 31st to November 2nd so families can welcome back the souls of their relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink, music, and much jubilation. According… Continue reading Essential Oils for Day of the Dead
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Succulent Pumpkin Planter
Succulents are a diverse group of plants that have adapted to arid or semi-arid environments by storing water in their leaves, stems, or roots. They are known for their unique and often striking appearance, which includes fleshy, thickened tissues that allow them to retain water. Succulents have become incredibly popular in recent years as ornamental… Continue reading Succulent Pumpkin Planter
Preserving Jack
Pumpkins come to life with carving tools and candles! This magical experience has become an annual tradition for many. Photo by Toni Cuenca on Pexels.com But wow, it's a lot of work! Simple Jack-O-Lantern faces are being challenged by intricate artistry. I'm still partial to the toothy grin, though! Regardless, you want to preserve your… Continue reading Preserving Jack
Autumn Cleaner
Thieves Household Cleaner is a plant-based formula with naturally derived ingredients that effectively cleans just about every surface in your home. It contains no chemicals so is safe for you and your family, including children and pets. Thieves can replace every cleaner under your sink! The cleaner contains the popular Thieves essential oil blend which… Continue reading Autumn Cleaner
Sleep Struggles in Perimenopause
I'm continuing with my theme on sleep. I'm trying to establish some new healthy habits in my life, and sleep is one of the top priorities for me. I type this with some slight eye rolling at myself because I'm in between night shifts at the moment. Did I nap less than I should have?… Continue reading Sleep Struggles in Perimenopause
Fall Diffusing
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Welcome to fall, one of the best smelling times of the year. Diffusing essential oils is a fantastic way to capture the magic of fall in aroma form. Ditch the candles (and their toxins!) and make an easy switch to diffusing. Not only will you fill the air with… Continue reading Fall Diffusing
Happy Mail Recipes
Members of my Young Living community recently received some Happy Mail from me! Included in the envelope were sticker labels to place on bottles from their DIY creations using their essential oils! All the recipes are listed below. Roller Sticker Labels! Even if you don't have the labels, you can still make these recipes! If… Continue reading Happy Mail Recipes
So Helpful Sleep Roller
This is my favorite essential oil roller to make to help me sleep and to calm my racing thoughts! I roll it on my chest, wrists, and behind my ears before going to bed at night. I am a nurse who works night shift, so I also use it when I'm napping during the day.… Continue reading So Helpful Sleep Roller
Diffuse Your Way to Dreamland
I'm continuing with the theme of "Sleep" because it has become a disrespected component of good health (guilty as charged right here, too!) And of course, it's just odd that we do that because it could be one of the easiest to fix! In my previous two posts, Sleep Struggles and We Make Melatonin Later!,… Continue reading Diffuse Your Way to Dreamland
We Make Melatonin Later!
Today was my high school daughters' official first day of classes. I can't say first day of school, because last week there were freshmen orientations and senior boot camps. None of which started at the usual school morning time, so there was no need for the early alarm, and in turn, allowed them to continue… Continue reading We Make Melatonin Later!
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 