Beauty & Body
Homemade Shower Vapor Disks with Essential Oils
Homemade Shower Vapor Disks have been on my must-try list for some time now. When I finally made a batch for my family, I couldn’t believe how easy it was!
Essential Oil Survival Kit for Anxious Flyers
This one goes out to my fellow anxious flyers… I’ve been a lot of places, y’all. Â In my younger days, I visited more countries than I can count. Â I lived in Texas for almost ten years, flying home to the northeast on a regular basis. Â Travel was my jam. Â I loved adventures! About seven years…
Essential Oils for Lower Back Support
Isn’t it funny how we take our backs for granted until they give us trouble? If you’re looking for a natural way to provide lower back support, give this essential oil combo a try. It’s my favorite!
Easy DIY Cooling Spray
Are you hot? I sure am! We’ve had a major for the east coast heat wave over the past few weeks. Which is why I’m so thankful for this easy way to cool off…
How to Make the Perfect Mouthwash with Essential Oils
Want to know a secret? I don’t floss my teeth. A friend once shared that every time he goes to the dentist, they tell him he should floss his teeth every day.  His response?  “Okay.” Every time they tell him, and every time he does nothing about it. I feel the same way!  I know I should floss…
The Perfect Sugar Scrub in 3 Easy Steps
UPDATE: Y’all, I love this perfect sugar scrub so much that I’ve improved it even more…and I made a little video to tell you all about it! Guess what: My new and improved scrub recipe is super scoopable! Insert happy dance. Everyone loves a good sugar scrub. Even nine-year-old boys, apparently. Older Bro has completely…
How to Prepare for a Natural C-Section
Know your options Every mother-to-be should know her options for childbirth. Some mamas plan for a regular, natural birth but find out late in the game that a c-section is required. Other mamas know early on their delivery will require surgery. Either way, the more you know–and the more you prepare–the better your experience will…
Is Your Root Canal Making You Sick?
You know your yellow tooth is an eyesore when little children, including your own, begin to ask…. What’s wrong with your tooth? Why is your tooth yellow? The truth is, my ever-darkening front tooth is dead. According to my former dentist, it requires a root canal. Several years ago, I might have agreed. In fact, over fifteen years…
I got a Diva Cup for Christmas
You know you’re crunchy when…you find a Diva Cup in your Christmas stocking. It’s true. Actually, I bought the Diva Cup myself, because I’d been wanting to try one and because several years ago Mr. Native Texan and I settled into a nice arrangement:
Essential Oil Gargle Recipe for Irritated Throats
Any time my throat starts to feel a little irritated, I use this simple Essential Oil Gargle Recipe for Irritated Throats. I swear by it!