Finding Grace-Filled Confidence in the Chaos
When I started using essential oils a few years ago, I didn’t know much about them except to diffuse them and rub lavender on my baby’s feet at night. But now I know they can be used for SO many things, including health and beauty products! Today I’m sharing how you can make Whipped Body […] Read more…
We held out so long, I thought we were in the clear. But then it hit us. An “upper respiratory infection” that, while it wasn’t quite influenza, had many of the same symptoms and discomforts. It cycled its way through all six of us in our family, putting us in close company with coughing, sneezing, […] Read more…
If I didn’t notice the shift into the fall season by the colorful leaves on the trees or crispness in the air, my skin would tell me that autumn was here. The moment the maple tree in our front yard begins to turn red, dry skin appears, on my arms, legs and face especially. Because […] Read more…
Autumn is my FAVORITE season! But only since becoming an adult. As I kid, I used to love winter and freezing temps because it means snowmobiling and building snow forts (What can I say? I’m from North Dakota!) Now I’m happy to make fall last as long as possible and enjoy it as much as possible, […] Read more…
When your child has a scrape or cut, what’s the first thing you reach for? If it’s not an essential oil, let me share with you a super easy blend that you can use on any “ouchie” that your kids might have. Or that you might have….because even grown-ups get “owies” now and then–ha! These […] Read more…
Over the past few years, our family has really enjoyed learning more about and using essential oils in our home. Maybe you are new to essential oils or wanting to deepen your knowledge about them so you can use them for your family as well! I thought I’d share today what I’ve learned about how essential oils […] Read more…
We like to use essential oils in many ways, one of them being for our kids! Essential oils, when properly diluted can be very effective for treating plenty of children’s ailments, from scrapes and bruises to headaches to sleep struggles. You can definitely create your own essential oil blends for your kids but honestly it’s great […] Read more…
Most everyone on social media has heard buzz about essential oils. It’s becoming the new, more natural approach to treating everything from bug bites to upset stomachs and beyond. But sometimes all the information can be so overwhelming! And often, it’s hard to know who to trust in the essential oil world. When I first […] Read more…
Lavender essential oil is one of the most useful and diverse oils that you can buy! It’s also very reasonably priced, so your money goes far–which I love! Lavender is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and a stress reducer. It helps in healing. And it smells great, so it’s perfect for use as a massage oil too! I […] Read more…
Ugh, the dreaded hand, foot and mouth disease. I was first “introduced” to this condition when my husband contracted it on a missions trip to Costa Rica back in 2002. He and I were only friends then and he had sent me a long email detailing his incredibly painful 10 day struggle with the blistering […] Read more…