essential oils · natural cleaning · perfume spray · wellness

The Amazing Fall Bundle

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

DIY · essential oils · wellness

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

essential oils · spirituality

Diffuse and De-Stress

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

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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