Essential oils are produced by plants and are natural deterrents to bugs. I will always opt for these to avoid the use of DEET. Some of the best essential oils to keep away insects are Lemongrass, Basil, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Peppermint, and of course, Citronella. Photo by Daniel Joseph Petty on Pexels.com The EPA has… Continue reading Simply Citronella
Category: DIY
Essential Oil Playdough
Using essential oils with kids is a wonderful way to support their growth physically and mentally. Playdough infused with essential oils provides a tactile project that is easy to do with common products around your home. I did have to go and buy cream of tartar, but that's a common item at any grocery store.… Continue reading Essential Oil Playdough
All-Seasons Chest Rub
I previously began writing about essential oils in Scripture a couple of months ago in an introductory post. In this beautiful collection of 10 oils, each can be used on its own or combined easily with the others. This project utilizes Myrtle and Hyssop, both of which are supportive of the respiratory system. With the… Continue reading All-Seasons Chest Rub
Created in Fire
I love diffuser jewelry and usually am wearing at least one lava stone bracelet. Lava stone beads are a type of igneous rock, meaning they are born from fire. A volcano erupts and spreads lava which eventually cools into molten rock. This now solid, yet porous, black volcanic rock is called Basalt. Photo by Brent… Continue reading Created in Fire
Calm Your Butt Down
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
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!
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
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
You May Need a Reed
Diffusing essential oils is probably the most popular way to enjoy the benefits of these plant molecules. Fill the diffuser with water and drops of oils, plug it in, turn it on, and fill the room with wonderful smells. But what if you have a smaller space? No outlet? Desire a light scent next to… Continue reading You May Need a Reed
Clinging to Summer
Late summer days at the beginning of September have their own vibe. I feel drawn to more earthy, warm, and woodsy scents. I found this graphic for National Park diffuser blends on the Lifesteps app. https://life-steps-assets.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/file/13926/565c17cd-5c61-463a-a9b5-4a129530e3b6.jpg (Whether you are new or seasoned in using Young Living's essential oils and products, The Life Steps app is… Continue reading Clinging to Summer
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 
