Epson salt baths are amazing to soak in. I love to fill our big ol’ cast-iron clawfoot tub with a nice hot water and a soothing salt soak. We all know Epson Salt baths are relaxing and can help you sleep. My oldest has ADHD and in turn, has issues with being able to sleep on a normal schedule. We use a sleeping blend of essential oils made to help her fall asleep easier. I made this Sleeping Beauty Bath Salt for her to enjoy in the evening when she can’t sleep. This Disney inspired sleeping beauty bath salt is the perfect companion for…
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Is bedtime a fight for your family? Do you find the toddler sleeping on the stairs because she got up and ran away after bedtime… That can’t be just us… Right? This bedtime calming lotion helps your child settle into a relaxed state, fall asleep, and stay asleep naturally. Nighttime rituals are one of the best ways to get your little ones down a little easier. Gently massaging on lotion scented with lavender is relaxing for them and for you, making bedtime a little less of a battle and little more like a treat. I have put together an easy…
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I remember as a little girl watching my mom heat up hot water, drop a little plastic tube inside and then apply it to her hair for 5 minutes. She didn’t wear makeup, didn’t get her hair or her nails done but her regular ritual was a hot oil treatment, and an occasional mask. That was it, just a few minutes for herself and her beauty routine. That still stays with me today and I know how important even a little me time is for moms-to decompress, unwind, and treat yourself. A few months ago my hair took a beating…
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Basil is one of the world’s best herbs for health benefits. The plant itself looks much like peppermint a close relative. We use Basil for the adults in the home and it should not be used on children or diffused around them. (I am not a doctor. This post is not to diagnose, treat, or prevent any decease and is for informational use only. If you are in need of medical attention or looking to treat a health issue speak to your doctor.) A powerful antibiotic Basil essential oil has been shown to kill off bacteria. This study was on the…
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When it comes to useful essential oils tea tree oil falls on just about everyone’s list. Even people that do not use essential oils regularly have known the power of tea tree oil for years. This essential oil can be found in many commercially produced products with nearly unlimited used for tea tree oil. What is tea tree oil good for? So what exactly is tea tree oil and what is tea tree oil good for? Tea tree oil is the distilled essential oil from the tea tree plant a powerful medicinal herb. Tea Tree oil is good for…
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Essential oils are all the rage in the natural health community. The use of essential oils is spreading like wildfire. In turn so are unsafe practices like ehhmmm raindrop therapy. Today I am going to introduce you to safety practices you need to know for using essential oils around your children. My babies are my world and my essential oils are a valuable tool in keeping them healthy. The hard part is that if you don’t use oils in a safe way you can be doing your child more harm then good. Some oils like peppermint and eucalyptus can lead…