Get Some Alone~Time – a little story – Part 1

Casie gets out of bed (later than she wanted) and heads to the kitchen to start a pot of coffee. She stayed up too late last night so she needs that caffeine to get her energy moving and to feel alive. Casie then does what she needs to do concerning kids and pets. She gets her kids off to school and lets the dog out. As usual, Casie has just enough time to shower before she has to leave for work so she rushes around so she’s not late. She grabs a breakfast bar to eat in the car on her way to... 

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Blahs to Ahhhs ~ Uplifting Wintertime Essential Oil Blend

After writing my last blog post, I thought it might be a good idea to offer you a great essential oil blend that will help you change your winter mood from blah to Ahhhh……… …..and some essential oils to use to create your own uplifting ‘Ahhh’ blend. Here are a few essential oils that are great for uplifting your mood and going from ‘blah’ to ‘Ahhh’: Basil, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Bergamot, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Spearmint, Rosemary, Lemongrass... 

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Change Your Prospective ~ go from winter blahs to winter Ahhhs

It’s mid November. You see the darkness starting to take over earlier and earlier. You feel a little chill in your bones. You start yawning and it’s only 6:30 pm. You feel a sense of gloom taking over your mood. Does this sound, or should I say ‘feel’ familiar? Why is it this way anyway? Why do I always here about sunny summer days and dreary, gloomy winter days? Is it something that we are conditioned to think – that with winter comes the doom and gloom feelings? Maybe... 

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A Lesson On Lemongrass

Here’s a few tid-bits about Lemongrass – an essential oil that is quickly becoming one of my favorites. ~ Scent – fresh, grassy lemon-type aroma ~ Uplifting and antidepressant ~ Excellent for the immune system and circulation ~ Assists with headache relief ~ Repels insects ~ Used in soaps and massage oils ~ Can grow up to 6 feet high ~ Known to assist with swelling and fluid retention I use Lemongrass in both my Wild Honey & Lemongrass Body Scrub and in my Moisturizing Body... 

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