During the cleanup process from our house taking on floodwater, we started following the typical steps of what you are supposed to do to prevent/combat mold. At the hardware store, the employee started telling us about a product we should be using. He said, “When you use this, you will need to remove all of your animals from the house as this anti-mold product can kill them.” WHAT?!? Of course, we chose not to get that product and went back to the drawing board and dove into research. I discovered a man named Dr. Edward Close, who has a Ph.D. and has been working in mold remediation for 35 years.…

Not sure how to apply your oils? The best place to start is to just put a couple of drops right on your skin and rub it in. Don’t worry about being precise. Just get those oils on! Essential oils are rapidly absorbed by the skin. It takes less than a minute to get into the bloodstream, and it is metabolized in the body in 2.5 hours. Apply them to the area where you want to provide support. Some favorite places are wrists, behind the ears, neck, temples, stomach, or especially feet. Our pores on the soles of our feet are very big and have high absorption. (Keep that in…

Even though I have been using oils for over seven years, I am still using the oils in the starter kit daily! Diffuser blends don’t have to be hard! Have you ever tried diffusing a single oil? Choose an oil and add about 5-8 drops of one oil. Add water and enjoy it! Valor: Ease anxious feelings and calm busy children. Lemon: Knock out odors. Lavender: Help everyone (including our dogs!) calm down a few notches. Frankincense: Need to collect your thoughts? Diffuse Frankincense. Peace and Calming: Create a peaceful environment. Raven: Diffuse it before, during, or after a workout to help you stay motivated and energized. Stress Away: Need a…

Who’s got emotions? All of us, right?? Did you know that essential oils can be a powerful tool in helping soothe them? Check out my video below about emotions… I share more in detail of the “how’s,” but I wanted to give you a quick reference list! For most of these, except peppermint because it’s strong, you can rub them along your brow and temples as well as on your palms. Joy: emotional traumas, painful memories, and heartaches. Lifts the spirit and reduces depression, anxiety, and grief Sandalwood: when a person is overly emotional, trapped in dependency issues, or has faith concerns Harmony: when someone feels trapped in their situation…

Life can be stressful. We’re currently on our 52 day of covid-19 quarantine. While we’ve found a new routine, there are definitely stressful aspects! No matter your circumstances, it’s so important to take time for self-care.  While heading to the spa is fantastic, thankfully you can recreate some of the luxurious spa treatments right at home! Turn off all the noise, lower the shades, and spend some time for you! You are worth it! At-Home Spa Diffuser Blend Move your diffuser to your bathroom and get this blend started.  4 Eucalyptus + 2 Peppermint + 2 Valor Spa Water One of the best things about the spa is spa water!…