Let’s face it. Sometimes our hair can give us a lot of drama. My hair has gone through the gauntlet; Excess oils, dandruff, breakage, color damage–you name it. Sometimes, the thought of correcting these issues by exposing it to even more chemicals feels just plain old wrong. How about you? Are you ready for a…
I like to tell my readers that it all started with a headache. A few years ago, I had a blazing headache at work. My coworker, a gruff, no-frills kind-of-guy, insisted that I add a dab of peppermint essential oil to my pulse points. I probably looked at him like he had grown two heads,…
Do you struggle with hormone-related problems? Mood swings, severe menstrual cramps, migraines… I feel for you! PMS can be downright awful before you have kids. And after? Ugh, sometimes it’s just best to clear the house for a few days (or weeks!) After giving birth to my first child, my hormones (and mood swings) changed…
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been cleaning a lot lately. With a spouse that’s working through the lockdown, it’s important to protect my home from any nasty germs he might bring home. The trouble is, I’m pregnant! As a mom of a toddler, I try to use natural products when I can, but…
I think by the end of February, everyone’s feeling a little ragged. Winter just seems to drag on and on, and you’ve used up all of the holidays to get you through it. The winter drudge is the perfect time to break out the essential oils. Study after study has confirmed the positive effects essential…
Are you ready to give your skin some DIY essential oil lovin’ this Valentine’s Day? For the last 4 months, I’ve chronicled my growing obsession with essential oil recipe boxes. Let me be completely, 100% honest with you. I have never squealed when I opened a recipe box. I might’ve said, “Oh, that’s cool.” or…