How to Make a DIY Natural Soft Scrub for Green Cleaning
I've become completely enamored with natural cleaning. Let me be clear, I am not a woman who loves to clean. Given free time I'll write, read or surf the net before I run the sweeper or scrub the bathtub. But since I like a bright, germ-free, fresh-smelling home,...
DIY All-Natural Laundry Detergent
If you're looking for a natural way to clean your clothing, consider making your own laundry detergent using natural ingredients and essential oils. In this blog post, you learn a simple DIY Recipe for making your own laundry detergent at home! Updated on October 26,...
Fragrant Friday: Bergamot Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Citrus bergamia)
Today’s featured essential oil is an exquisite citrus that has a front-row seat in my oil cabinet for it's uplifting and antidepressant properties. And quite frankly, who couldn't use a little of that? Essential Oil of Bergamot Citrus bergamiaBergamot fruit harvested...
Fragrant Friday: Black Pepper Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Piper nigrum)
As both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres slip into their new seasons of Fall and Spring respectively, people begin to increase their physical activity. Whether you are suddenly raking piles of leaves, riding your bike, or hitting the gym, vigorous exercise and...
Are Your Essential Oils GC/MS Tested?
Do you work with essential oils? Are you making therapeutic blends for yourself, your family, or clients? Are you interested in getting the best healing results from your blends? Of course you are! Now let me ask this... Do you know the exact chemical components...
Fragrant Friday: Ginger Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Zingiber officinale)
If you think Ginger is only for delicious Asian cuisine, think again! This warming essential oil is a terrific addition to blends for painful conditions and to help increase circulation. This blog post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small...
Fragrant Friday: Clove Bud Essential Oil Profile Spotlight
Clove Bud warms the mind and body, fostering confidence and promoting self-assurance. THE FOUNDATIONS Latin Names: Eugenia caryophyllata, Syzygium aromaticum, Note: Top/Middle Geographical source: Zanzibar, Madagascar Plant Part: Flowers, leaves Oil...
Two Easy Ways to Use Essential Oils for Seasonal Allergy Relief
This blog post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of my links. The commission is paid by the retailer at no extra cost to you. What is an Allergy? An allergy is a learned response of the immune...
Natural Pick-Me-Ups for the Fall Season
Mother Nature is putting her children to bed and everything is starting to settle down into a brown blanket. If you find yourself starting to feel lethargic or find your mood making a downward shift due to the shorter days, I have five quick pick-me-ups that can be...
5 Cozy DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall
This blog post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using them. The commission is paid by the retailer at no extra cost to you. My Libra self loves that autumn is my birthday season and the leaves put on a...