This 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…
DetailsIt’s coming up to the end of the year and as I listen to people talk lately, so many of them are bummed out about many different things. Lack of income is a major one, especially with the holidays looming ahead. I have written before about residual income based businesses and how important they can be…
DetailsWhen I started using essential oils I was amazed at how many of them could help soothe and support all kinds of normal things that we experience in our lives. One of the most common things people experience is a scratchy throat that could lead to more issues down the road. I talk a lot about…
DetailsLast year at this time I wrote about my town having a small business focus on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. All over the country people look forward to this day so that they can support and shop at family owned businesses before the holiday season. Last year I worked part of the day at Natural…
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