Posts Tagged "essential oils"

Make your own natural air freshener!

Posted by on Jun 5, 2012 in Eco-Friendly, Natural Cleaning | 16 comments

Make your own natural air freshener!

If there is one thing I have an aversion to, it’s chemical-laden, toxic, spray air fresheners! Spraying chemicals throughout your home is not good for your family’s health. They are irritating to allergy sufferers and makes your liver work hard to eliminate the toxins. It is incredibly easy to make your own natural air freshener for a fraction of the cost of buying sprays, plug-ins and whatever. Seriously, it will take you less than a minute! Okay so this is what you need: filtered water essential...

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Make your own (mostly) organic face wash

Posted by on Apr 20, 2012 in Natural Beauty | 8 comments

Make your own (mostly) organic face wash

Why would you use organic or natural skin care?  Our skin is our largest organ and will absorb what we put onto it, straight into our blood stream. Think how nicotine patches work! When you start really looking at all the products we use and what’s in them, it will freak you out! This short video explains it really well for those of us without a science degree. You can also check how toxic your cosmetics are at Skin Deeps Cosmetic Database. I have been using natural skin care for a few years now. In a...

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Five Favourite Things – March

Posted by on Mar 28, 2012 in Breakfasts, Favourite Things, Inspiration for the Soul | 8 comments

Five Favourite Things – March

I am going a little “Sound of Music meets Oprah” today and sharing with you some of my favourite things. These are some things I have been in love with lately.  My essential oil diffuser and Young Living oils – these are food grade therapeutic oils and are very effective.  I use it every night with lavender to help me get off to sleep. Addicted. Peace, man! I have been wearing this gorgeous bracelet I got for my 40th birthday last year all the time….. I just love it. It’s very ME!...

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