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It’s a good day to make things. I’m thinking soap is next.

p.s. there is now more of The Balm in stock 😉. Link in profile.

The Balm

We’ve got a new look, y’all! So pretty and SO effective. Have you tried The Balm yet?

My husband and I are running in the Bend Beer Chase on Saturday with some friends. I’m packing The Balm in our first aid kit and we’ll inevitably use it on blisters, sore muscles and any bumps and bruises I get while trying to get out of the car, er, I mean running. #thebalm #tinyapothecary #useitforeverything #cascaderelays

Feeling a wee bit sore from this week’s workouts so I need a bath with some of these lovelies.
Ok, fine, I’m really just looking for an excuse to take a bath. 🛀 I’m freezing!
#tinyapothecary #naturalremedies #crossfit

We traveled to Mexico a lot to see family when I was a kid and one year my giant suitcase that I’d checked got lost. And when I got it back a few days into the trip, half my stuff had been stolen. Damn.
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I’ve been a carry-on only traveler ever since. (There are certain situations where I’ll check a bag on the way BACK, but it’s rare). Not only have I never had to deal with lost luggage since then, but I love that it forces me to be mindful about what I pack because I’m limited to a carry-on and personal item.
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So whether I’m leaving for two days or twenty, I pretty much pack the same thing: a simple, capsule wardrobe, must-have essential oils, travel toiletries and my laptop. Because I’m an Enneagram 3 and there is no such thing as travel without work. 😉 And since I’m such a nerd, I have everything in a packing list note on my phone so I don’t forget something important.
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What does travel look like for you?
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Next stop: SLC
#doterra #travel #doterraconvention #minimalist #simpleliving #minimalism #capsulewardrobe

I’m at the doTERRA convention this week, which I always look forward to. But. There are a lot of freakin’ people, y’all. Prepping myself with some balance so I can brace the crowds. #doterra #doterraconvention #bringontheoils #essentialoils

The Balm is back in stock! Both 1/2 oz and 2 oz sizes available. Plus, save 15% this weekend with the code BF15!
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What is The Balm? Well, you know in My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding how her dad uses Windex on everything to fix it? That’s what you use The Balm for. Only it actually works. If it hurts put The Balm on it.
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But now (link in profile): https://tinyapothecary.com/thebalm
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#tinyapothecary #thebalm #naturalremedies

“My son had a friction/ chafing rash where his diaper hits his inner leg for 2.5 months. Nothing we tried was really helping much, even switching diapers. We were at our wits end.

Then it was suggested that we try this. Cleared it up in a matter of days! Now anytime he’s starting to look irritated or he scratches himself, I put this on and it disappears in hours. Thank you so much!”

The Balm is useful for SO many things.

Diaper rash
Skin irritations of all kinds, really
Bruises
Reducing the appearance of scars
Muscle soreness (seriously)
All things first-aid

All my local mom friends keep a few jars around the house and use it often. Heck, even most of the members at my gym keep a tin in their gym bags.

It’s a seriously handy balm to have around.

And it’s still 15% off, but just for a few more hours.

​Get it now and use the code BF15.

https://tinyapothecary.com/thebalm

Whenever we move, the majority of the work tends to happen while my husband is on a 48 hour shift. We moved recently and, as usual, I did the majority of the moving. (Many thanks to my parents and friends for lending a hand.)
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Thanks to massive decluttering over the years, it’s not terrible but it’s still a LOT of work. My husband decided to get me this gorgeous bag from @kodiakleatherco to say thanks and I’m really happy that he remembered that I’ve been eyeing leather weekender bags. 😍
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I have a lot of weekend trips coming up starting tomorrow and I am very excited to try this bag out.
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Pretty sure leather is my love language.

I discovered minimalism when my kids were pretty little and after my first major decluttering session I realized something: clutter makes me crazy.
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That prompted even further decluttering – so we could eventually live in a bus for a year.
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It’s been a while since we lived in the bus and we just bought a pretty big house. But I’ve held strong when it comes to keeping my home clutter-free and it makes me so happy.
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It makes my house easier to clean. It’s usually clean, really, and when it’s not, putting everything away is easy. It also makes it much easier to move. This time I had us moved and completely unpacked and hosting a dinner with some close friends in less than a week.
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Decluttering has so many perks. If you need help, check out the link in my profile for my decluttering series. Get rid of the stiff. It’ll change your life. https://shalommama.com/how-to-declutter-your-home-before-you-begin
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#minimaliam #declutter #decluttering #tinyapothecary #cleanhouse #dragonflyart

Frankincense is called the King of Oils for a reason.
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There are so many uses for Frankincense essential oil. And while I could go on and on about how to use it, I thought I’d share my top 10 uses for frankincense essential oil.
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If you have this awesome oil and need ways to use it (or want to get it and start using it), follow the link (in profile) to read the post.
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https://tinyapothecary.com/frankincense-essential-oil
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#frankincense #kingofoils #essentialoils #doterra #tinyapothecary