The shadows are lengthening. It is dark before 8pm now. A few leaves have changed and drift down from their branches. Many of my friends are excited for this seasonal transition. They just love fall--the weather, the spooks, the colors, and the smells. (I always need a moment every year to mourn the end of… Continue reading The Amazing Fall Bundle
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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
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Ok, ok, not going to lie. I admit that I do like at times like the fake flavored coffee creamers from the grocery store. I happen to indulge in them more when I'm working night shift. And they're super convenient. In a tired moment of weakness, it's easy to ignore an ingredient list, and I've… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
November Room Spray
Ditching conventional room spray is one impactful change you can do for your health. You don't need the chemicals in your life! Chemicals can cause too much disruption to our body systems' natural rhythms and functions. But you can still keep your room smelling great! Essential oils are great options for offering natural solutions that… Continue reading November Room Spray
Autumn Cleaner
Thieves Household Cleaner is a plant-based formula with naturally derived ingredients that effectively cleans just about every surface in your home. It contains no chemicals so is safe for you and your family, including children and pets. Thieves can replace every cleaner under your sink! The cleaner contains the popular Thieves essential oil blend which… Continue reading Autumn Cleaner
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
Boldly Going….with Banana Muffins
I tried a new spice combination in these Banana Nut Muffins: cardamom and clove. I have not used cardamom previously, but had purchased a bottle of the vitality oil to use for some holiday diffusor blends. But what exactly is cardamom? I couldn't have told ya until today! Cardamom is commonly used in Indian, Middle… Continue reading Boldly Going….with Banana Muffins
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 