Do you suffer with oily, acne prone skin? Check out bergamot essential oil benefits! Bergamot Essential Oil is made from the Bergamot Orange tree. Bergamot is a cross between an orange and grapefruit. Bergamot oil is widely used in the perfume industry. It is a distinct flavor in Earl Grey Tea. But there’s more to …
Essential Oils
Have you ever diffused Arborvitae essential oil? Here on the homestead, we like to bring the outside inside. Why? Because there are so many great benefits to nature. As I sit here and inhale the aroma of Arbortivae it reminds me of a fresh cut tree. Known as the “tree of life”, the Arborvitae tree …
Looking for a natural way to ease ear discomfort? Ear discomfort is not fun but basil can help. Basil is not just a spice for food. It has many therapeutic properties. These properties make basil beneficial for the body in different ways. Basil essential oil has a warm, spicy aroma with a high linalool content. The …
Garlic is an anti-fungal. This means it can reduce fungal infections. Garlic can also boost your immune due to the antiviral and antibacterial properties.
Benefits of Castor Oil Castor oil has been used for thousands of years for its antibacterial benefits. It is also referred to as “Palma Christe” because the leaves are said to resemble the shape of the palms of Christ. What is Castor Oil? Castor oil is most used for a sluggish bowl, skin and hair …
Winter Diffuser Blends We love diffusing essential oil blends especially in the winter months. We live in a cold winter climate so essential oils help us boost our immune, clean the air and lift our mood naturally. Plus it smells so good. Your house will smell yummy and benefit your health at the same time. …
This immune boosting smoothie is a tasty way to boost the immune. When my family is under the weather we boost our immune with vitamins, probiotics, and essential oils. I also love smoothies so I like to make healthy smoothies to help us get well quicker. Here’s one variation of our immune boosting smoothie. It’s quite …
Would you like to learn how to make dry shampoo? Dry shampoo is very helpful in a pinch. Basically, dry shampoo soaks up the excess oils, giving longer life to hairstyles or stretching the time between shampooing. It can be used on all members of the family. Rather than buy dry shampoo, why not make …
I love fall! I especially love diffusing in the fall. Not only will it boost your immune system but it smells yummy. I diffuse constantly in my home throughout the fall and winter. Here’s 21 of my favorite diffuser blends for fall. Orange Spice 4 drops orange essential oil 1 drop cinnamon essential oil 1 …
INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp mashed avocado 1 tsp organic yogurt 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp jojoba oil 2 drops rose (aging), myrrh (dry), jasmine (sensitive) or melaleuca (cleansing) essential oil Glass Jar DIRECTIONS: Mix all ingredients and put on face (avoiding eyes). Leave on for 30 minutes and rinse with water. This facial will leave your skin …