Becoming A Morning Person.
I like quiet time. That’s the reason I’m a morning person. Unlike children who writhe and weep over forced rest time away from others, I relish in it. In fact,…
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On the Homestead: Oils
If you’ve never used essential oils before you may find yourself a bit of a skeptic. But having used them to uphold the health of our home for the last five years, I’ll sing their praises from the rooftops. Here’s how we utilize all they have to offer.
Sexy Summer Skincare.
BIG PICTURE: We all want the same thing. Soft, sexy, supple, vibrant, dewy skin. Because when our skin looks that way, we feel better! We all know how a good…
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Essential Oils for Bee Stings
We’re now in our sixth season of having bees at the cottage for honey production. We’ve grown quite fond of their presence and are very acclimated to watching them zip…
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Gardener Hand Salve Recipe
Gardener Hand Salve Recipe. My hands have spent the better part of each day these past few weeks sunken deep down into the warming soil. In fact, just today, they’ve…
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Natural Skincare: How To Age Gracefully (toxin free)
I’ve never been one for stereotypes and while I may get dirty in the garden, spend my afternoons making cheese over the stove, and milk a cow each morning, I…
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Welcome the sunshine: Basic essential oil recipes to maximize the season!
Allergy-Aid 1 drop each Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint in a capsule, taken 3x daily 1 drop Lemon, rubbed over the liver, 3x daily 1 drop Lavender, rubbed over the stomach,…
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The Basic Wellness Plan Everyone Should Be On
Grab a pen and a piece of paper and write down your top three health concerns right now. Is it sleep? Is it diet? Is it anxiety? Is it hormone…
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A Family Health Center At Home
When my babies were younger, I often struck up conversations with parents while both of us were dutifully changing or feeding our little ones. We talked about diaper rash, spit…
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Essential Oils For Skincare.
“That’s totally uncharacteristic of a homesteader.”, a neighbor stated. “To what?”, I replied. “To garden in red lipstick.”, he boldly proclaimed. “Says who?”, I laughed back. I’ve never been one for…
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Essential Oils For Chickenpox.
You know what’s fun? All your kids getting the chickenpox. You know what’s even more fun? Getting the shingles yourself and then actually giving all your kids the chickenpox. Whoop! We sure…
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Fall Diffusor Blends (that boost your immune system!)
HEADS UP! I’ll be hosting a free, LIVE webinar this Thursday (November 17th, 10am PST)! I’ll be covering how essential oils can drastically improve your life. Even if you can’t…
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