My family loves gifting to each other. My husband and daughter were so thrilled this year that they even shared an upper respiratory infection between them. I am happy to say that I was not a part of this germy gift exchange. I stayed in my little corner of the house and my designated seat… Continue reading Eucalyptus Shower Melts
Essential Oils of the Epiphany
"And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened… Continue reading Essential Oils of the Epiphany
The Romjul Week
The week between Christmas and New Years has always been my favorite week of the year. When growing up, I remember hanging out all week in the living room--yes, the room we rarely touched the rest of the year. The tree always stayed lit, and holiday music was played. My sister and I each claimed… Continue reading The Romjul Week
Perfect Peppermint
When I stepped out into the snow recently, my nose was hit with the crisp and cool air. I immediately thought of peppermint. Is this why it is associated with the Christmas season? Clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange are warm and comforting scents which seem to easily find their place during the long winter months. … Continue reading Perfect Peppermint
Gratitude and Essential Oils
I love November. It is the calm before the Christmas storm, in my opinion! It is a wonderful time to embrace some quiet when you can. While it's always important to practice gratitude throughout the year, November is also an excellent reminder to bring us back into that daily practice. With regular intention, our hearts… Continue reading Gratitude and Essential Oils
The Elements of Fall
Fall is ablaze with color from the leaves, pumpkins, and flowers. They pop even more when the backdrop is a bright blue cloudless sky. The leaves peak their seasonal hues and then begin to fall around us. They are a sign of transformation and a reminder of the changes that are to come. The greens… Continue reading The Elements of Fall
Supermoon Salt Scrub
October 6th-7th is the Harvest Supermoon. This season is traditionally a time of gathering, when we can take stock of the seeds that we've sown. We express gratitude for the fruits of our labor, and then we prune back the stagnant growth. It is a powerful time to find answers with journaling. What areas of… Continue reading Supermoon Salt Scrub
Homemade Pickle Recipe: Save This One!
Pickles are synonymous with summer. When I taste them, I think of barbeques and warm sunshine. And if you make your own pickles, that means you can use freshly picked cucumbers, seasonally grown, and direct from a summer garden. Whether you cultivate your own garden or visit a farmers' market, those cukes you slice are… Continue reading Homemade Pickle Recipe: Save This One!
Easy Moisturizer with Frankincense
Frankincense is a well-loved and favorite essential oil that’s been embraced for thousands of years. Just like we today refer to Lavender as "the Swiss Army Knife" of oils, Frankincense during Biblical times was viewed in the same way. It was used for everything, for worship, cleansing, embalming, perfume, sickness, and more. Frankincense promotes glowing… Continue reading Easy Moisturizer with Frankincense
Spring Cleaning: Amazing but Why?
As April begins, we tend to gravitate towards the flutter of spring cleaning. It does feel amazing to air out the house and organize closets, but what is the draw for us to do so at this time of year? There are some historical connections based in religions that evoke spring cleaning tasks as well.… Continue reading Spring Cleaning: Amazing but Why?
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 