There is an amazingly awesome essential oil blend that is called Thieves. Not only does it smell great, but there are many uses for it in the home and for personal use. Take a look at what essential oils this Thieves blend contains, 24 ways you can use it. Thieves is a blend of five different essential oils: 1. Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil (Cinnamomum verum) Cinnamon is thought to promote healthy cardiovascular and immune function, and may act as an antiseptic. You can also use it to enhance … [Read more...]
Best Ways to be Healthy as a Family when You Don’t Have Time for DIY Toiletries
This post says it all. Here, you will find the best ways to be healthy as a family when you don't have time for DIY toiletries. I make a lot of my toiletries. I won't deny that it is time-consuming, especially if you make your own deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, body wash, lotions and conditioner like me. Not everyone is crafty and handy with all the ingredients and the mess and you know what? That. Is. Ok. Do not feel guilty for buying products that are good for your family instead of making … [Read more...]
Lavender Essential Oil (Single): Information, Uses and Ideas
LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia) is the most popular of all essential oils, not only for its fragrance, but for its plethora of uses and benefits. It could be mainly used for skin issues like insect bites and stings, burns, acne, dry skin, irritations. Lavender essential oil may also help relieve anxiety, nervousness, might relieve insomnia, nervous tension, it might even ease anger and frustration. It has a very clean, pure and soothing scent. Most people like it very much and in many, it … [Read more...]
Ingrown Toenail Treatments & Prevention
Have you been struggling with ingrown toenails? Are they a rare or a common occurrence for you? Regardless whether you have had it once or many times, it isn't fun for sure. Here is a list of ingrown toenail treatments and prevention. Yay! No more pain on those beautiful toes. Sit down and take notes. Wear shoes that fit right. This means that your shoes aren't tight, especially around the toes. Open-toed shoes are best, but in the winter, it is better to buy shoes that are half a size … [Read more...]
Top 10 Essential Oils under $20
Have you been interested in essential oils, but don't know where to start? Are you not sure how much to spend or want to try them out without spending too much? Well, in this post, I will present you with my top 10 essential oils under $20. Now, let me tell you that the prices I am listing are wholesale prices. If you become a Young Living wholesale member, you would get wholesale prices (24% off) all of your purchases, not to mention a great starter kit for about 50% off. It is a great deal! … [Read more...]
Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour Recipe with 4 Variations {Free Printable Labels}
There are many gluten free flour recipes out there. I have tried so many! Some were ok and some were plain useless. There are some when the bread was a soggy mess, sometimes, the dough never rose and other times, the baked product tasted like cardboard. It was so frustrating. My only option was simply to go with the ready-made (super expensive) gluten free all-purpose flour. Well, since I had so many bags of so many gluten free flours ranging from oat flour and almond flour to tapioca flour … [Read more...]
On the Path to Better Health: 10 Natural DIY Recipes!
I am so happy to be bringing you a round-up of our most popular natural DIY cleaners, toiletries and other recipes. There is a lot of very good and important information to be on the path to healthier living. Sit back, take a look at our list and save your favorites! Which one will you try first? Click on the images to go to the post. Natural Makeup Remover Recipes Homemade Laundry Soap, Dryer Balls & Powder Laundry Soap Recipes Natural Air Fresheners & Insect … [Read more...]
Homemade Eco-Friendly Toiletries Recipes
You can make all kinds of toiletries at home and they really do work. Homemade anything (meals, cleaners, toiletries, clothing, etc) can be great money-savers for families who are preferring a frugal lifestyle. In this post, you will see several recipes that will cover four main topics: hair, face, mouth and body. You will have the opportunity to visit blogs that have shared posts about how to make your own lotions, shampoos, bug sprays, and even deodorant! They use simple, everyday … [Read more...]
Essential Oils that have worked for us: Ingrown Toenails
I know, this isn't a pretty sight, but I have seen worse. Ingrown toenails are no fun. Did you know that you could use essential oils to possibly help support the immune system and help relieve discomfort of ingrown toenails? Read on to find out what I used and how. I am a Young Living essential oils independent member. You can order from my website here. I trimmed my toenails a bit shorter than I should have a few weeks ago and that evening, my big toe started hurting. I tried to think … [Read more...]
Christmas Playdough Mats Activity & Free Printables
Here it is! Another FREE printable pack for you! These are cards that you can print to use as play dough mats to use as templates for your festive playdough creations. We have been using them for a few weeks and have had so much fun with them! I am so happy to share these FREE printables with you! Printables How To If you want your play dough mats to be large (8.5x11), then print one on each page. Or if you prefer them smaller (like us), then set up your printer settings to print 2 per … [Read more...]
