We are coming up on the time of year when everybody starts freaking out about their weight, getting into shape, and getting on an exercise program. Gyms start seeing huge elevations in memberships and people start joining online groups who hold people accountable for daily workouts. I have joined these groups before; one year it…
DetailsToday I celebrate yet another birthday and I’ve got to say, I’m pretty darn grateful. As I get older I feel no fear or depression because I believe the best is yet to come for me. I’ve got a family I love, pets that make me happy every day, a home I’m comfortable in, good…
DetailsYesterday afternoon a friend of mine called me and she needed to talk. She was having some issues regarding her work and she just needed to vent. I listened to her talk and at the end of the conversation she said to me, ‘Thank God for my oils… I just need to go oil up…
DetailsThis is a question I get a lot… ‘Do you dilute the oils before you apply them topically?’ Personally, I do not dilute most of the essential oils I use on my skin. I don’t have any sensitivity issues so my skin can take the oils full strength. This doesn’t apply to all others though…
DetailsHow many of you wash or bathe your dogs? I wash my little Chihuahua in my oversized kitchen sink when I don’t have time to take him to the groomer. He didn’t like it at first and gave me some resistance, so I started to put a drop of Lavender essential oil in with the shampoo so…
DetailsThis past Summer I wrote about the differences of Lemon juice compared to Lemon essential oil. People were curious how the health benefits might differ and what was the best way to use the oil. I went over some popular ways you can use the oil in place of the fruit or juice, but I…
DetailsCalifornians are such wimps when it comes to the weather and I can say that without stepping on anyone’s feelings because I am a native Californian. In the Winter I feel like I’m freezing, and in the Summer I feel like I’m boiling over. Most of my friends who live in other states just laugh at…
DetailsThe other day I was talking to two of my friends who love essential oils and the conversation turned to which ones we each liked for specific reasons. This is a great way to get new ideas about how to use certain oils in our homes in different ways. And as much as I have used…
DetailsIt’s December 1st and I’m so excited to share the deals doTERRA is offering in this great month. First, earlier this month I mentioned that 2 of our essential oils, Melissa and Roman Chamomile, were going to be available once again after being out of stock for many months. This is good news for so…
DetailsThere are some things that just really make my blood boil and ant infestation in my home is one of them. I take all the necessary precautions to make sure the perimeter of my home is sprayed down with Peppermint essential oil and our Purify blend, but sometimes these suckers sneak in the house in…
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