I love November. It is the calm before the Christmas storm, in my opinion! It is a wonderful time to embrace some quiet when you can. While it's always important to practice gratitude throughout the year, November is also an excellent reminder to bring us back into that daily practice. With regular intention, our hearts… Continue reading Gratitude and Essential Oils
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The Elements of Fall
Fall is ablaze with color from the leaves, pumpkins, and flowers. They pop even more when the backdrop is a bright blue cloudless sky. The leaves peak their seasonal hues and then begin to fall around us. They are a sign of transformation and a reminder of the changes that are to come. The greens… Continue reading The Elements of Fall
Supermoon Salt Scrub
October 6th-7th is the Harvest Supermoon. This season is traditionally a time of gathering, when we can take stock of the seeds that we've sown. We express gratitude for the fruits of our labor, and then we prune back the stagnant growth. It is a powerful time to find answers with journaling. What areas of… Continue reading Supermoon Salt Scrub
Easy Moisturizer with Frankincense
Frankincense is a well-loved and favorite essential oil that’s been embraced for thousands of years. Just like we today refer to Lavender as "the Swiss Army Knife" of oils, Frankincense during Biblical times was viewed in the same way. It was used for everything, for worship, cleansing, embalming, perfume, sickness, and more. Frankincense promotes glowing… Continue reading Easy Moisturizer with Frankincense
St. Patrick and the Celtic Cross
After making dozens of shepherd's pies, hosting over a decade of Irish parties in March, and drinking my share of whiskey, I finally learned recently that St. Patrick was born outside the Emerald Isle. St. Patrick, or Maewyn Succat was born in the 4th century in Roman Britian. He was captured by Irish pirates and… Continue reading St. Patrick and the Celtic Cross
Hand Salve with Essential Oils
Raise your dry and cracked hand if winter has not been kind to your skin! Even though spring is almost here, my hands need help because their "reserve" is gone. Moisture is quickly lost, and it seems to take multiple applications of a product to get the dryness to subside. This hand salve contains only… Continue reading Hand Salve with Essential Oils
Imbolc Essential Oils
Imbolc is the sacred midpoint between winter and spring. It’s the celebration of the return of the light and the turning over of nature from February 1st through the 3rd. There is more light in the day as the afternoon seems a bit longer with sunlight. Imbolc means “in the belly.” Traditionally, Imbolc represents the… Continue reading Imbolc Essential Oils
Using Essential Oils to Let Go and Move Forward in 2025
It’s time to set intentions for the New Year. I have the habit of shaming myself for not doing as well as I wanted to during the current year. Also, I do not take the proper time to reflect on my year. I’m too anxious from disappointment and just end up forging ahead. Sometimes, I… Continue reading Using Essential Oils to Let Go and Move Forward in 2025
Orange Rosemary Chickpea Nut Mix
This recipe is sooooo good! It is just full of flavors! The herb and zest certainly help, but the essential oils really punch up the taste. Yes, you can ingest essential oils if they have been cleared for that purpose. I use the Vitality Line from Young Living. They have a distinctive white label which… Continue reading Orange Rosemary Chickpea Nut Mix
Bad Moms Brownies
I am a Hallmark Christmas movie enthusiast. I used to laugh at the idea of all the sappiness, but then I got sucked into the first one I dared to watch. I sat down just for a couple of sarcastic laughs, but I ended up crying and smiling with joy. Holiday spirit does exist! But… Continue reading Bad Moms Brownies
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 