It’s funny how one little choice can continue to impact you long after it is made and in ways you never expected. Last year I started a new little bedtime routine of giving my daughter a nightly foot rub with essential oils. I chose oils that encourage calm and relaxation to promote peaceful sleep and […]
I always thought the phrase “smooth as a baby’s bottom” sounded kind of funny. But it has some truth to it! Have you felt a baby’s bum lately? It is velvety soft and smooth. And their smooth, little, kissable cheeks. Sometimes babies are so cute I could just eat them up (is that weird?). There […]
Want a quick, easy recipe for a smooth baby skin serum? For the most part, babies don’t need extra intervention with their skin. But if you really want to offer baby skin some extra nourishment and support, here is a smooth baby skin serum that will be gentle on the skin and support it naturally: […]
Most oils are safe to use when pregnant, but please use common sense! A few oils, such as: tarragon, tansy, sage, clary sage, rosemary, nutmeg, hyssop, fennel and basil should be used with caution and with a thorough understanding of how and when to use them. Some of these oils may help to accelerate labor […]
So which are the BEST Essential Oils for Breastfeeding Mamas? Energy There are several oils that are great for a pick me up and a little extra boost. Unlike caffeine, they won’t give you a buzz or caffeine rush, but rather they just help clear brain fog and make you feel perkier. En-R-Gee (applied to […]
Essential Oils you need for Labor and Birth Your birth is a very personal, amazing experience and essential oils can help to shape your experience and create the kind of atmosphere you want. Whether you need to be invigorated or relaxed, essential oils can support and aid you in this life changing event! Oils to […]
I can vividly remember the exhilaration of climbing my first mountain summit. The moment of pure exhilaration flooding the body, adrenaline surging through tired muscles as feet and hands scramble over the last couple rocks to the peak. The uncontainable triumph involuntarily forcing my arms out skyward in victory, and a smile that jettisoned itself […]
I just got home from possibly one of the most exciting adventures of my life. Definitely the most physically adventurous! I hiked the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland, which is 54 miles in the volcanic highlands of Iceland. Across mountain passes filled with snow, winding desert-like roads through black sanded valleys and windswept hills that took […]
Healthy Scalp shampoo recipe: 1/2 cup of Young Living Shampoo (or your favorite non-toxic shampoo) 5 drops Lavender Essential oil 5 drops of Lemon Essential Oil 5 drops of Thieves Essential Oil 5 drops of Purification Essential Oil 3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil 3 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil Blend all of these into […]
We are planning on doing the Laugavegur trail in 5 days, requiring careful food planning. Since food in Iceland is expensive, I have prepared as much as I could in advance to bring with us to the trail head. My other goal in food prep was to find a healthier, more cost effective option to […]
