What if you could have your favorite essential oils with you at all times. The ones you use to fight fatigue or enhance your mood or just keep the air around you fresh. I am not an expert but I have enjoyed the benefits of using essential oils. I wrote about them in my book, A Beginner's Guide to Assembling a Natural Medicine Cabinet and I diffuse them daily and now because of the sweet gift for review from Essential Charms I can take them with me on the go super easy and ... continue reading...
Simple Steps in Stocking a Natural Medicine Cabinet
In the Midwest, winter has arrived and with it always seems to come cold and flu season. This year I am better equipped to handle the common cold and flu with natural alternatives to aid our bodies own immune system in healing. Just a few years ago my way of dealing with a cold usually was a trip to the local drugstore to stock up on over the counter remedies. I am not an expert but have enjoyed casually learning more about the benefits of natural remedies using items such as ... continue reading...
How I Got Over a Cold in Two Days
Yep, I'm serious - two days. My colds usually linger forever - well okay, maybe a week but it feels like forever. This time I was determined to be consistent in helping my body's immune system to kick in and fight this cold off asap. Most times when I'm sick I get lazy and tired and don't keep up with my supplements and healthy eating so the illness lingers. Let me share with you what I did and the remedies listed below are in my eBook - A Beginner's Guide ... continue reading...
Homemaking 101 Series: My Favorite Natural Cleaning Products & Supplies
I have learned over the years that having the right tools makes any job easier. This is certainly true within our homes. We utilize many tools to clean our homes and having the right one for the job can make the task more efficient. I have switched over the years from conventional cleaning products, to natural cleaners, to homemade natural cleaners and now I'm back to purchased natural cleaners. It is a matter of choice for me in this season of my life but there is much satisfaction in ... continue reading...
Getting Controversial – Vaccines, Real Food, Choices with Your Children and The Gospel
I'm not normally a controversial blogger but I'm stepping out for a moment and getting bold—sorta. I'm writing to express my frustration that I see so many times in our Christian circles of mommies who get all fired up over whether to vaccinate or not vaccinate. Debates over how we should be feeding our families. The cloth versus paper diaper debate is another one and how about sharing online that you actually ate a meal at McDonald's —horrid—just horrid! What boggles my mind is how ... continue reading...