Here's a roller recipe that I use when I need to get $#@! done, but I hesitate. I know what I need to do, but I get scared to actually start. The essential oils I chose for this roller are calming, grounding, and emotionally balancing. They can improve concentration and rid the mind of negative… Continue reading Calm Your Butt Down
Author: pinklilypad2013
Mid-Winter’s Magic
Groundhog Day on February 2nd seems like a comical day in the United States. Did Puxatawny Phil see his shadow?! Is spring right around the corner?! And yet, a burrowing mammal is just one layer of this seemingly simple holiday. Photo by Craig Adderley on Pexels.com The Celtic traditional feast of Imbolc is celebrated at… Continue reading Mid-Winter’s Magic
It Wasn’t Me!
Oh, the bathroom! It's always a surprise of smells in that room. There's the minty toothpaste, the invigorating body wash, the flowery body lotion, and --ahem--the toilet. And we have all made it stink at some point! I always leave a bottle of homemade air freshener of the essential oils of the season on the… Continue reading It Wasn’t Me!
Wisdom from the Wisemen
"The Magi are not seeking the star as a physical object in space. They want to be illuminated by its meaning, not its glow." The Rev. Terrance W. Klein, A Homily for the Epiphany of the Lord Today celebrates the arrival of the Magi to pay homage to the newborn King. They bestow upon him… Continue reading Wisdom from the Wisemen
At least Charlie Brown’s tree smelled good
We haven't had a real tree for many years. There was too much grumpiness from someone in my house throughout the whole process of choosing a tree, loading it onto the car, setting it up straight in the stand. And then the removal back to its woodsy beginnings-- so it could come full circle in… Continue reading At least Charlie Brown’s tree smelled good
Oils in the Scriptures
An essential oil is "the life blood of the plant. It is the liquid that flows inside the plant to protect it from harm and to provide nutrients for its growth. This liquid is collected by distilling the plant's roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and resin. The essential oil for citrus fruits is obtained by "cold… Continue reading Oils in the Scriptures
Chickpea and Raisin Salad
Young Living Essential Oils are great for cooking! Their Vitality Line provides a more intense flavor than dried herbs purchased at the grocery store. The essential oils always have a fresh taste that brightens up your dishes. Dried herbs in those little bottles have a tendency to go flat over time. This salad features cumin… Continue reading Chickpea and Raisin Salad
November Musings
November, I say, is my favorite month. Possibly June, but I think I will put the eleventh month first. Sure, the temperatures are officially cooler. They have committed to winter's side. But there is such a calm to be surrounded in. Someone at the grocery store commented to me recently that November is so gray. … Continue reading November Musings
It’s a Great Amount of Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
"We've got another holiday to worry about. It seems Thanksgiving Day is upon us." ~ Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Well, that's good to know..... because I have purchased way too much pumpkin! Try this recipe for something savory with pumpkin! I love breads, cookies, cakes, and in fact, all baked goods made with… Continue reading It’s a Great Amount of Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Idaho Blue Your Blues Away
Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil is my new obsession. I have been very familiar with Northern Lights Black Spruce for a while but not its blue cousin. Idaho Blue and Northern Lights Black are both spruces from the Pinaceae, or Conifer, botanical family. This Blue Spruce has one of the highest frequencies of essential oils.… Continue reading Idaho Blue Your Blues Away
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 