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Have Oils, Will Travel!

Have oils, will travel 😊   Since late last summer, these last few months have been full of much more travel than usual for me. It started with our super exciting, second ever week long family vacation to Orlando, Florida. The first time was a week in Port Clinton, Ohio in 2012 – the same area we later came back to… Read More

Naturally Detoxifying DIY Face Mask Recipe

I want to tell you about my new favorite way to detox – an absolutely amazing DIY face mask using apple cider vinegar and activated charcoal!  I’m not talking the kind of charcoal your hubby uses on the grill, I’m talking about the kind of charcoal you can use in your everyday beauty routine!  The list of things activated charcoal… Read More

Why I Chose Young Living Essential Oils

Have you ever wondered whether all essential oils are created equally?  You’re about to find out… here is why I chose Young Living Essential Oils! For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been passionate about all things wellness… I even read Prevention magazine for fun as a teenager 😂  I used to be a certified nursing assistant and… Read More

How I Use Essential Oils in My Everyday Life

Today I’m going to share my typical day-in-the-life essential oil routine to lend some insight into how these potent plant concentrates can deeply enhance your everyday life.  If you’re not sure exactly what essential oils are, you’ll want to start here first. For more background on why I started using oils in my home, check out this post too! You… Read More

Rose Petal Sugar Scrub DIY Tutorial

Can you believe Valentine’s Day is almost here? Some years certain lucky ladies may even receive roses from their men or even themselves, (tell me I’m not the only one buying myself flowers from time to time?) and that’s why I wanted to share this rose petal sugar scrub with you now so you’ll know exactly what you can make… Read More

How to Give an Amazing Massage

Treat your skin well with a great massage! Did you know your skin is the largest organ in your body? Just like your lungs are constantly taking in all they’re exposed to from the surrounding environment, your skin absorbs all that you apply to it before your body metabolizes it! Pretty sobering to think about, right? This is why it’s… Read More