Have you ever heard how people will slather Vick’s VapoRub on their feet and rave about the benefits it has to the respiratory system? Well, the vita flex technique is basically the same thing only a bit more purposeful. This applying-to-the-feet method {whether using VapoRub or an essential oil} uses the reflex points on the {Read More}
5 Tips to Identify Fake Essential Oils
It is very important that essential oils be pure before you use them with your body. The authenticity of an essential oil can make or break how it supports your systems. Take lavender, for example. Real lavender is great for applying topically to promote skin regeneration. However, apply fake lavender and your problem might get {Read More}
DIY All-natural Hair Detangler
So, hair detangler. Never imagined myself making some. Oh, sure, my hair tangles. Like a LOT. But my scalp possesses super hero-strength pain resistance. I could yank my head BALD and not blink an eye. So I myself don’t really need it. But, see, there’s this ADORABLE little 2-year-old baby girl that calls me Mama. {Read More}
Young Living’s Improved Essential Rewards Program
I’ve got GREAT news for you! Young Living has just improved its already amazing Essential Rewards program. They’ve increased the percentage rates at which you earn rewards points to be used towards free products AND they’ve started adding bonus gifts based on how long you’ve been loyal the rewards program! This improved royalty perks program {Read More}
Choosing the Right Diffuser {Plus an Infographic}
So you’re ready to take the plunge and dive into the wonderful world of Young Living essential oils! You know that you really want to get a diffuser {since the diffuser Premium Starter Kits are for sure the best starting point kits}, but you have a slight problem. You don’t know which diffuser to get! {Read More}
DIY All-natural Wax Melts {To Use in Wax Warmers}
The lovely smells that wax melts {also known as tarts or bars} and candles emit are associated with luxury, pampering, and romance, which is probably why they are so beloved. They also hold the potential to be very good for one’s health…or they can be very detrimental to it. The Problems with Store-bought Wax Melts Whether {Read More}
What’s Up with Young Living’s New Vitality Essential Oils?
In you’re not yet in the loop, Young Living announced yesterday that it was introducing a new line of essential oils dubbed Vitality. Vitality essential oils come in regular bottles wrapped in white labels with lovely, colorful titles. The purpose behind the Vitality oils? A white label means that they are safe for proper internal usage. Now, that said, the {Read More}
Homemade All-natural Nail Boosting Cuticle Oil
My fingernails have always had the tendency to struggle growing. They often would get brittle and break easily. So I knew there was something I had to do to bring this trouble to a stop. Enter: cuticle oil. But, I didn’t like the ingredients that were in so many cuticle oils. Some didn’t meet my {Read More}
5 Myths About Essential Oils
Essential oils and I have really been getting along lately. They are great for supporting good health among other things. However, there are a LOT of fallacies about them, mainly being bounced around by representatives of the big companies in an effort to make more sales. So, here are the top 5 misleading ideas that {Read More}
The Home Diffuser vs. the Aroma Diffuser: What’s the Difference?
One question that I am often asked by my readers is what the differense is between Young Living’s classic Home Diffuser and their bamboo-inspired Aroma Diffuser. Each of these essential oil diffusers are options for the bonus item that comes with the Premium Starter Kit. Besides the fact that the two diffusers look completely different, {Read More}
Homemade Orange Elderberry Syrup
The winter to spring transition always hits my immunity hard. Which is why I’m thankful for elderberry syrup. Elderberry syrup does great to support the immune system to help prevent or overcome common sicknesses faster, which is especially helpful this time of year! Elderberry syrup is a great go-to for the cold and flu season because {Read More}
7 All-natural Home Remedies for Heartburn
Super spicy food and donuts. Those are and always have been the main triggers for my heartburn. Especially when I was pregnant! I officially hate Tums (I’ve consumed more than my fair share while pregnant so now even the mere sight of them makes me gag). And other medications may not be the most healthful (especially {Read More}
Homemade All-natural Nipple Butter
[affiliate] Whether breastfeeding or pumping on a regular basis, a mama’s nipples undergo a lot of abuse and often endure a lot of pain. Which is why a high-quality, healing, soothing nipple butter is a necessity. Unfortunately, for as simple as nipple butter is, it can get quite expensive when purchased pre-made! It was because {Read More}
Homemade Clay and Thieves Toothpaste
Here it is–the ultimate toothpaste recipe! I personally LOVE Redmond Clay’s clay toothpaste, but it is a bit pricey. I also like Young Living’s Thieves toothpaste, but it, too, is a bit too pricey. So after a bit of trial and error, I devised my own toothpaste recipe that brings together the best of both {Read More}
How to Naturally Clean Vomit Off Carpet or Furniture {Plus a Post-Vomit Cleaner Recipe}
Toddlers are weird. When they have the stomach bug, food poisoning, gag themselves, or otherwise need to vomit, they shun any bucket, bag, or trash can that you *try* to get them to puke into (sometimes even as though they’re afraid of it!). Instead, they projectile vomit all over your nice clean carpet (purposely avoiding {Read More}