Top Essential Oil Books and Courses
When I first started using essential oils, I got this great idea. What if, instead of deodorant, I just rubbed on a few drops of wild orange (because I love the smell) and call it good? Guess what happened? It burned. A lot. Turns out, diluting it with some coconut...
10 Uses for Frankincense Essential Oil
A few years ago, the only reference I had to frankincense was the story of the three wise men and baby Jesus (said like Daryl Hannah in Steel Magnolias). When I discovered frankincense essential oil, I was impressed by the wide array of uses this one essential oil...
Essential Oils for Happy Toes & Feet
My youngest brother has dealt with unhappy toes for several years now. Almost a decade, actually. That’s a long time to deal with itchy, burny toes and feet. Like many people, he tried various creams for his angry little toes (ok, they’re not so...
Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin: Trials, Errors … and Success
Today’s post is from my friend, Megan. It was about ten years ago that I first heard someone say, “I don’t use antiperspirant any more, its bad for you, and we’re supposed to sweat,” (or something like that). That got me thinking, and at that time it was...
Essential Accessories: 7 Must-Haves for Using Essential Oils
When I first got my essential oils, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. But, because I love researching and telling my husband, “So I was reading …,” I quickly figured out what to do and have been using them daily ever since. Since then,...Hi, I’m Nina
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