Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands during times of physical or psychological stress. This was helpful for our ancestors when trying to recover from outrunning a saber tooth tiger. They ran, they survived, and then they rested because a recovery time is necessary to help the cortisol levels return to normal. Stress… Continue reading Diffuse and De-Stress
Category: essential oils
Glittery Glow Serum
When I turned 40, I had a revelation that my life could be half over. My thought patterns changed. I realized it was time to stop caring about others' opinions of me and what I was doing. After a few years of being bolder, however, I somehow lost that mindset. I slid back into hesitating… Continue reading Glittery Glow Serum
Rosemary for Hair Health
Have you heard? One of the latest Tik Tok sensations is a plant. Rosemary the herb has become a social media sensation because of its growing popularity in promoting hair growth and strength. Rosemary the plant is native to the Mediterranean region. When steam distilled from fresh twigs and leaves, the essential oil is pale… Continue reading Rosemary for Hair Health
Simply Citronella
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
Mango May
I seem to be drawn to this tropical fruit each spring. A mango is such a bright and happy color, and it reminds me of warm sunny days in the not-too-distant future! A previous year I wrote about a mango cake to bridge the spring-to-summer months for me. Today the feature is a mango quick… Continue reading Mango May
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
Green(brain)washing
This is greenwashing. It's the laundry aisle of a big box store. Every specialized cleaning product has its greenwashed shelf. What is green washing? It's the companies' way to market products that appear to be more natural, less toxic, and more positive for the environment than they actually are. Consumers are drawn to their earthy… Continue reading Green(brain)washing
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
Refrigerator Remnant Soup
I think it's well known that soup is the best way to use up those leftover bits lingering in the fridge. Scrambled eggs are a close second for me, but they are not as accepting for as many ingredients as soup is. This week's version of soup contains rice, spinach, carrots, defrosted homemade broth (so… Continue reading Refrigerator Remnant Soup
You Can Love Cleaning!
Our modern-day process of Spring Cleaning is deeply connected to celebrations of the Vernal Equinox of years past. As the sun continues to shine more brightly in the sky, people were ready to shake off the stagnation of winter. Cobwebs were removed from the mind and spirit, new intentions were set, energies were elevated, and… Continue reading You Can Love Cleaning!
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 