When I stepped out into the snow recently, my nose was hit with the crisp and cool air. I immediately thought of peppermint. Is this why it is associated with the Christmas season? Clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange are warm and comforting scents which seem to easily find their place during the long winter months. … Continue reading Perfect Peppermint
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Spring Cleaning: Amazing but Why?
As April begins, we tend to gravitate towards the flutter of spring cleaning. It does feel amazing to air out the house and organize closets, but what is the draw for us to do so at this time of year? There are some historical connections based in religions that evoke spring cleaning tasks as well.… Continue reading Spring Cleaning: Amazing but Why?
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
Homemade Root Beer
When I hear root beer, I immediately think of the dark, sugary carbonated beverage. I admit my taste buds do enjoy occasionally this modern-day soda and recall even the rarer indulgence of adding in a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream! This is truly an American icon of a beverage although it has come a… Continue reading Homemade Root Beer
The 14 Day Reset
"There is an entire generation of women who are drowning because they were raised with traditional gender roles while being empowered to be independent. These women still take on the majority of house duties while simultaneously killing it in the workplace. They are tired." Yes, I feel seen. I saw this posted by @fearlessat50 on Instagram. … Continue reading The 14 Day Reset
Salty Soaks
Making your own bath salts is super easy. Plus, it's fun to customize them to your current needs. Your skin is your largest organ in your body. A hot soak with bath salts softens skin, improves circulation, eases muscle aches, detoxifies, and is just plain relaxing. I made a recent batch with these four main… Continue reading Salty Soaks
Cleansing Wipes Are Wiped Out
Recent health threats of a new virus have caused Americans to stockpile toilet paper and cleaning supplies. On a recent trip to Target, the toilet paper was well stocked, but the shelves of disinfecting wipes were left bare. The store was also wiped clean of hand sanitizer. Recently I had made my own batch of… Continue reading Cleansing Wipes Are Wiped Out
Throat Spray
My 13 year old daughter developed a classic upper respiratory illness. Her cold symptoms included cough and congestion, but her main complaint the first couple of days was her sore throat. I gave her a tablet of ibuprofen to help with the discomfort during the day, but I also wanted to help the actual problem,… Continue reading Throat Spray
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 