February is a time to turn some attention to romance. Although I’m not generally a big Valentine’s Day gal, this time of year has been a good excuse to experiment with new oils & recipes. Keep reading for some monthly inspiration & get your FREE oils download!
I’ve got to admit, I don’t get to sneak away for a warm soak in the bath tub too often. Even when I do, Mister Sam typically comes to “check” on me and conveniently brings a book along to read {he plunks himself down on the floor of the bathroom waiting for me to finish}. But even on those occasions, I get to enjoy a soak in some homemade bath salts or a milk bath mix. We keep a variety of ones on hand, stored in mason jars. Now that I think about it, it’s really Sam who gets the most use out of these, since I tend to sneak them into his regular bath. They make great gifts though too! So join me for a little DIY bath treat mixing!
In my quest to use more natural products, I switched to a face serum a couple years ago. It felt great on, provided the moisturizing I needed in our dry climate, and smelled amazing. Until the oils went rancid, that is. I generally got through about 3/4 or 2/3 of a bottle before the oils went bad, even using it daily. Although I thoroughly enjoy supporting local, I decided to try my hand at making my own face serum, so I could make very small batches & hopefully waste less in the long run.
Oh man, I used to buy such a lovely milk bath mixture, but then the shop changed their recipe & it was much less lovely. Anyway, I’d sort of forgotten about how enjoyable milk baths were, until I started diving more into this whole DIY bath & beauty using essential oils. There’s lots of great recipes online, as it turns out, but I thought I would post my version to share with you. Tweak it as you like, to get the results & scent you adore.
Hot soaking tub time is upon us in Canada. Whether to warm up, soothe sore joints & muscles or immerse yourself in total relaxation, bath time can be a great way to rejuvenate in winter. Today, I’m sharing a couple of quick recipes to make your own bath salts.
This week I’m sharing some simple DIY gift ideas using essential oils. All the recipes are thanks to my oils guru, Jan DuMontier. She continues to teach me so much about how to incorporate essential oils into my daily life and I’m thankful for her genuine interest in my wellbeing and the wellness of my family.
I’ll be sharing inspiration for some DIY Christmas gifts, using essential oils & some simple ingredients, this week.
Today I’m sharing my very basic, very natural, morning routine. It’s a no fuss approach, with a dash of self-care, for busy mamas.
We recently took a trip to London, Ontario to visit family. It was the first official vacation we’ve had in over a year and a half! Needless to say, it was nice to have a break from the regular grind. My oil-loving friends all reminded me to pack some of our essential oils for the trip {which I had already written down on the packing list}. The oils certainly don’t take up that much room & they are so worth it to bring along. So here’s my personal suggestions for travel:
We’ve been introducing essential oils into various parts of our lives, from bath products, cold remedies, stress & pain relief, and to simple enjoyment in the diffuser. Today I’m sharing a pretty basic tutorial for making your own facial toner.