Let’s face it – we are all busy. And sometimes we are so busy taking care of everyone else that we forget to take care of ourselves. Between work and family commitments, it can be hard to find the time (and the cash) for a day at the spa. Yet […]
Essential Oils
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Most of us instinctively know that sleep is important, but just how important surprised me. I wonder if it will surprise you too. Last month, I have the privilege of attending a lecture by Dr. Russell G. Foster, a neuroscientist with a special focus on the sleep and circadian rhythms […]
This year, my family and I moved to France for one fun-filled year of adventure. We found a great house for rent in Alsace, one of France’s wine regions. This was a perfect fit for us, because it was previously a vacation home, so it came complete with EVERYTHING: furniture, […]
Diffusing essential oils in my home is one of my favourite parts of everyday. I love choosing a blend that will make my house smell beautiful and at the same time support my family’s health. We do this to clean the air and to support and adjust the moods […]
What if there was something that you could do for yourself and for your family to help them be and stay healthy? Right now is the prefect time to empower yourself with the information and the tools that you need to create long term wellness. If you’ve been following […]
Would it be ok if I shared with you one of the strategies that has really worked for me in creating a healthier home? Of course, there are many ways to do this, but I’ve found that creating a wellness routine is a really simple and sustainable way to do this. […]
We hear about yoga seemingly everywhere these days. The same can be said for essential oils. Both are becoming SO popular. This is because they are BOTH awesome, and when you combine them, something pretty magical happens. (If you are unfamiliar with yoga or essential oils – scroll down for […]
Diffusing essential oils is one of the nicest and HEALTHIEST ways to make your home smell good. In addition to just making your house a more pleasant place to be, essential oils also have the ability to clean the air, to open airways, and to positively affect your mood. (If […]
It’s no secret that women are different from men. Women give birth, have menstrual pain, breastfeed, have hot flashes, and are sometimes known to have the occasional mood swing. Clary Sage essential oil then should also be no secret to women! This is one of my all time favorite oils. […]
My kids and I made these lotion bars as Christmas gifts this year. I absolutely LOVE them and so did everyone we gave them too. So I decided that they are worth blogging about. Here are some of the ways I think they would be awesome to use. 1. Dry […]
I love this great idea and super duper marketing campaign. The ad is worth the watch just for the laughs! If you are up for creating your own version.. here is a great recipe. Here what you’ll need: 10 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil 10 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil 10 drops […]
I always discover something great at the annual HypnoBirthing conference. This year it was essential oils. Did you know? Oregano oil (*CPTG) is a wonderful oil to use for immune system support. Lavender oil (*CPTG) can be used to helping the skin to recover quickly. Melaleuca oil (*CPTG) commonly known […]
Using essential oils during your labour can be a wonderful way to support what your body is doing in a gentle and holistic way. If you are new to the idea of essential oils, please read my earlier post about why using essential oils is safe and beneficial. During birth […]