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Category: DIY/Recipes
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Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary has been recognized as a powerfully cleansing and regenerative herb for centuries. But Rosemary goes deeper than that by stirring the heart’s soul and more. Spend a few minutes getting to know Rosemary the plant and the essential oil including recipes and an episode of “Plant Talk” where I’m distilling rosemary leaves!
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No Poo Shampoo The Clay Way
Have you tried the “No Poo” method of hair washing but found it’s not quite working for you? Fear not! Options like clay and simple plant based preparations such as infusions and hydrosols may be what you have been looking for.
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A Haiku: Laughing With Yarrow
Yarrow, the plant of “thousands of leaves” may bring an element of healing and protection to your life. This post includes an aromatherapy blend for a mood mist.
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German Chamomile Essential Oil
German chamomile essential oil is distilled from the flowers of Matricaria recutita and often grown and distilled for its essential […]
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Spanish Lavender Essential Oil
Lavandula stoechas is classified in the mint (Lamiaceae) family and native to the Mediterranean basin. It is a compact perennial […]
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The Perfect Aromatherapy Bath
To Soak or Not to Soak? That is the Question… As a teenager, one of my favorite Friday night activities […]
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On-the-Go Hand Cleanser
Although it is clear nothing beats washing our hands with basic soap* and hot water, we may often find ourselves […]
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Using and Cleaning Glassware
Glass is a valuable tool for anyone making, creating and concocting lotions and potions. It beats the pants out of […]
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Demystifying Salve Making
The impetus behind writing this post was my frustration in finding measurement guidelines (the mathematics) to make a balm or salve. Many recipes give specific measurements for a specific recipe and that’s it–no guidelines, no “WHY.” What if I need a small quantity (e.g., 1 ounce) or a large quantity of an odd number (e.g.,…
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Mouth-rinse: Hydrosols and Xylitol
In conjunction with a toothpaste I made to help treat gum inflammation, it seemed wise to concoct a soothing mouth-rinse that could be used […]