My generation of Xenials was raised to think that fevers were always supposed to be reduced, and most often were treated with acetametaphine or ibuprofen (Tylenol or Advil). Nowadays though, we know a lot more about the function of fevers and how best to work with them to help your body fight off viruses or…
Aromatherapy
Romance is in the Air – 5 Sensual DIY Essential Oil Blends for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I have been racking my brain trying to come up with ways that I can show the boyfriend that I am head over heels in love with him, without buying into the consumerist side of the holiday. We both agreed that we would make each other gifts for…
Introducing My New Book: The Complete Book of Essential Oils For Mama & Baby + Sneak Peek Recipe: Kid-Safe Soothing After Sun Spray
Summer has been flying by and I have been trying my best to balance my work and our summertime play. I haven’t been doing a great job working this summer. There’s too much fun to be had during the summertime! I don’t feel guilty though because I worked my butt off during the Spring to…
Make Your Pits Peaceful Without Baking Soda – DIY Baking Soda Free Peace Pits Deodorant Paste
One of my most popular posts on this blog is my classic DIY Peace Pits Deodorant Paste recipe. It’s so popular in part because we are all trying to find a better alternative to the toxic antiperspirants and deodorants on the market, but it’s also because that recipe WORKS! And it works REALLY well! The…
Put Love Into Their Gift A DIY Love Vanilla Massage Oil
Today is the big V-day. It’s that time of year when many people are scrambling to find the perfect romantic gift to give to their loved ones. I’m here to tell you that you can easily make a simple gift that they will love AND it will amaze them that you made it yourself!
Start the New Year With Clear Skin – DIY Detoxifying Herbal Goddess Face Mask
It’s the dawn of a new year, and I am feeling the yearly need to detoxify myself inside and out! I know I am not alone, so this year I have a whole slew of detoxifying posts to help get you through this first month of the new year. Really, though, you could choose to…
Save Money Making Your Own Herbal Hydrosols and Flower Waters
I have a secret ingredient that I prefer to use in place of the water in ALL of my DIY beauty products and toiletries. Hydrosols, aka flower waters! I first came across hydrosols in my essential oil studies. I had learned that they were a result of making essential oils, essentially a byproduct. I was…