Your ultimate guide to Glowing in the Cold. Taking care of your skin during the cold season requires a little extra effort to stay hydrated and rejuvenated. I’ve got some great winter skincare tips for you! Running heaters and fireplaces will dry out your skin leaving it itchy, dull and tired looking. When our skin …
Colder weather often leaves me craving a warm pumpkin latte. However, most popular coffee shops have their pumpkin latte recipe filled with artificial junk and way to much sugar. So, I decided to make my own version that is delicious, easy to make, healthy, dairy free, and sweetened only with a little stevia. Here’s the …
Homemade Natural Deodorant For years now, I’ve been making deodorant for my husband and myself. A while back, I posted a deodorant recipe and explained why it’s a good idea to make your own without the harmful chemicals that is added to most conventional deodorants. I also listed the top harmful ingredients to stay away …
A potent & powerful oil Oregano is one essential oil that I believe everyone should have in their medicine cabinet. Read on to find out why… What is oregano essential oil? Oregano is a plant native to higher altitudes, usually found growing in the mountains. It is more commonly known as a spice for cooking, …
What is in your skin care? Choosing the right products for your skin can be daunting. Especially when the market is extremely saturated with choices. Products can range from inexpensive, drug store brands, to high end professional products. We are influenced by the great marketing skills of skin care companies. Most of them are deceiving …
The restorative & multi-purpose oil Frankincense is one of my most favorite oils because you can practically use it for everything! I have heard it said, “when in doubt, use frankincense” and it is true. Many times I have used this oil as a last resort and to my surprise, it works very well! The …
The healing & nurturing oil What is Myrrh oil? There was a good reason that Myrrh was brought as one of the gifts from the Magi to baby Jesus. In ancient times, Myrrh was an anointing oil and a valuable item that was a standard gift to honor a king or deity. Myrrh is a resin, or …
We all want healthy skin, right? As we age, our skin can still maintain a healthy appearance even with a few well-earned wrinkles. Good nutrition and adequate fluid intake is helpful and can dramatically improve the youthful, healthy appearance of skin. While topical products can affect the skin from the outside, nutritional supplements taken orally …
Over a year ago, I changed the way I made my morning coffee. I will never have the traditional cream & sugar again! Once you experience this new way to have your coffee, you will know what I mean… I have had a love/hate relationship with coffee. I love the smell of fresh-brewed coffee and …
The refreshing & uplifting oil What is Lemon oil? Lemon essential oil, also called citrus limon, is extracted from lemon peels by a process called cold press. Lemon oil’s main compound is d-limonene which gives lemon it’s citrus scent. Lemon oil is used in many areas around the world and is typically grown in Europe …
