Who does it better? Mermaids or moms? How about a super combo of both? Ya, that’s more like me. Mermom. Ironically I don’t have a love affair with the ocean or water. Instead, my appreciation of mermaids is in their representation of duality & beauty. They seem like the perfect representation of momlife, where adaptability, discernment, and inner beauty/confidence are important.
We’ve recently been talking about edible flowers on the blog, specifically dandelions. Today I wanted to share about my new obsession, lilacs! I’ve had it in mind to try baking with lilacs for a few years, but our lilac blossoms come & go so quickly. This year, I was able to catch them just in time!
Oh dear, April is getting away on us. It’s already half done! Our last couple weeks have been bogged down by a chest cold running through the house and I seem to have gotten worse than anyone else. And the snow. Oh the snow. It’s the gift that keeps on giving this year and we’d really appreciate if it would just stop, or at least turn into rain. Hard to be motivated for spring. But IT IS technically spring! So here’s a quick little essential oils inspiration for {what’s left} of this month!
The snow is still falling in Calgary as I type and, although tiny hints of spring are in the air, we’re still struggling to stay positive about this whole winter thing. To help get us through the last of this loooong season, we’ve decided to focus on a super versatile essential oil, Bergamot. And of course we have a sweet little download for you!
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!
Oh my! New month, new year and, for a lot of folks that means, new resolutions for healthy living. What better place to start than with introducing some essential oils to your routine! My oils crew, Shauna & Jan, suggested we share inspiration for how you can use essential oils to help achieve some of the common New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re looking for short-term help to get you motivated or ways to include oils in the long-term, you’ve got some ideas! Plus a downloadable recipe for two wellness roll-ons!
Just popping in to share the diffuser blend I concocted for my birthday this week. I poked around online for one to use, but nothing tickled my fancy much. Nailed this one on the first try, which doesn’t always happen. It is AMAZING! A new favourite! I think it’s perfect for winter birthdays {or any winter wonderland day}.
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!
New month, new oils! And of course, December is very special because of the holiday season it includes! We’ve put together quite an awesome post for you. Not only are we sharing our essential oil picks of the month and downloadable diffuser recipes, we also have a tutorial on DIY candle making!! Perfect for hosting & gifting during Christmas!
Oh yes, it’s fully that time of year. In our house, we’ve already battled a few rounds of illness {do any other mamas go a little nutty with how many colds the kiddos bring home from school?!}. Since discovering & playing around with essential oils, I’ve come up with some routines for the cold & flu season; both in preventative ways and soothing symptoms.
I’ve teamed up with Shauna to give you a glimpse at how we each use essential oils for this time of year! We’re each mamas, and we all understand the challenges with keeping healthy, keeping our homes germ-free, and loved ones comforted through illness. Don’t miss out on our FREE downloadable recipes at the end of this post to help do just that!