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 14 Day Reset
"There is an entire generation of women who are drowning because they were raised with traditional gender roles while being empowered to be independent. These women still take on the majority of house duties while simultaneously killing it in the workplace. They are tired." Yes, I feel seen. I saw this posted by @fearlessat50 on Instagram. … Continue reading The 14 Day Reset
Essential Oil Blends for Goal Setting (and achieving!)
Here are four fantastic essential oil blends you need now to create and map out your goals for 2024. Sometimes our thoughts become stagnant. We lose sight of where we were headed. We become comfortable in our ways although we know, while comfortable, they are no longer serving us. But letting go is hard! New pathways make us doubt… Continue reading Essential Oil Blends for Goal Setting (and achieving!)
Witch Balls and Intentions
A Witch Ball is hung in a doorway or window to protect the home by warding off negative emotions and capturing evil spirits. You fill it with herbs, crystals, feathers, pinecones, sea glass, stones, spices, sticks, etc.--each item in the ball has protective and healing qualities to cast good luck and optimism for the days… Continue reading Witch Balls and Intentions
Immune Support Roller and more!
As we are in the deep now into the Christmas season, and the Third Sunday of Advent has now passed, the most popular Biblical passages frequently come to mind: 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 2:10-11… Continue reading Immune Support Roller and more!
Christmas Crafting Class: Epsom salts and room spray
I recently had the pleasure of teaching an essential oils class at a local library here in New Hampshire. This was my second time teaching at the Hampstead Library--each time featured a fun group of crafters! Our classroom! I chose these two projects because they would be wonderful ways to feature my favorite holiday essential… Continue reading Christmas Crafting Class: Epsom salts and room spray
Molasses Banana Cake
Can banana dishes be associated with the holidays? Of course they can, with the addition of warm, spicy ingredients like molasses, cinnamon, and clove. Instead of powdered spices, I used the essential oils of cinnamon bark and clove in my cake. As I have mentioned in previous posts, when cooking with essential oils, you must… Continue reading Molasses Banana Cake
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 