Cooking with herbs and spices is great, but cooking with essential oils is not only very tasty but can save you time and money too. I’ve been cooking with essential oils for a while now so I thought I would post some tips and tricks for which oils are used for which dishes. Essential oils […]
6 Important Tips on How to Diffuse Essential Oils
How To Diffuse Essential Oils Up until 6 years ago, I didn’t even know what a diffuser was, let alone how to diffuse essential oils in one. We diffuse oils in our home all the time now. Here are some tips on how and why we diffuse essential oils. Why Diffuse Essential Oils? The artificial […]
Digestive Support Using Essential Oils
Essential Oils for the Digestive System When using oils for digestive wellness, there are some simple guidelines to follow that help keep the digestive system at normal function. The body is meant to work perfectly and sometimes needs a little help to get back to normal again. At our house, we like using […]
Essential Oils for Summer Wellness – Ideas and Recipes
How to Use Essential Oils for Summer Wellness When thinking about using essential oils for summer wellness, several single and blend oils come to mind. Here is what our family has used in the last several years. Essential Oils for Summer Peppermint – supports muscles, digestion, respiratory system. This oil also helps […]
Easy Natural Lip Scrub using Essential Oils
I was looking for a lip scrub to make using essential oils. I wanted something easy that didn’t contain chemicals or would cause me harm. Below is the recipe I used. Lip scrub basically takes the layer of dead skin from the top layer of the lip and helps to smooth things out. I’m guessing […]
Best Ways to Use Grapefruit Oil – Essential Oil Facts and Tips
A friend asked me the best ways to use grapefruit oil. She had gotten a bottle Young Living grapefruit oil from a friend and wasn’t sure what to do with it. So here are my recommendations: How to Use Grapefruit Oil: 1. Put a drop or 2 in some water for a refreshing […]
Best Soothing Lotion Recipe with Essential Oils
There are so many chemicals in our personal care products these days that making your own soothing lotion with essential oils and natural ingredients is the best way to go. These recipes only take a few minutes and are actually good for your skin! Wonderful Soothing Lotion 1/4 c coconut oil (preferably organic) 1/4 c […]
Toxins in Personal Care Products
Shampoos, creams, deodorants and everything else we put into our bodies go directly into our largest organ – our skin! The beauty care industry is one of the least regulated industries in the world. This is where the buyer needs to do their homework and be aware of toxins. Companies are not required to list […]