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Owie Spray {with essential oils}

This Owie Spray is an easy and effective way to soothe skin irritations. Melaleuca (tea tree) cleanses and rejuvenates, while Lavender helps skin recover quickly. Frankincense is optional, but smells fantastic and also provides tremendous soothing properties. The next time you or your child suffers a skin irritation, no need to panic. Just whip out this…

DIY Chest Rub {with essential oils}

It’s that time of year! I hope you won’t have the opportunity to put this recipe to use anytime soon, but if you do, you’ll be ready. This DIY Chest Rub supports respiratory health, which is especially helpful during the winter months, don’t you think?

How to Give Your House that ‘Holiday’ Smell–the Easy, Non-Toxic Way

The holiday season is fast approaching. Many folks love to fill their homes with “holiday scents”–cinnamon, pine, vanilla and citrus are popular aromas that evoke cozy feelings associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas. By now you’re no doubt aware that artificial fragrance is downright dangerous, having been linked to cancer, migraines, fertility issues and the like.…

Essential Oils for Back to School: Get a Good Night’s Rest with Sleepytime Oils

Sleepytime Success with Essential Oils Not too long ago, I reported my sleepytime success with Chamomile Oil. Since then, I’ve been experimenting with combinations of Chamomile, Lavender and Vetiver. And I’m waiting for delivery of another new oil reported to aid in sleeping: Marjoram. Currently, I really like Vetiver and Lavender at bedtime. I place…

Homemade Lysol Spray with Essential Oils

Homemade “Lysol” Spray {Easy & Non-toxic, with Essential Oils}

During my days as a Coupon Queen, I used to stock up on cans of Lysol and other aerosol sprays for next to nothing. We used them mainly for the kitchen trash can and in the bathroom. But guess what? Now I know that most household cleaners and sprays contain dangerous chemicals. When you know…

Homemade Hand Sanitizer {with essential oils}

Honestly, I’ve never been a big fan of hand sanitizer. We rarely use it. For starters, it dries out my hands. And I was less than thrilled to learn about the ingredients in most mainstream versions.

Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Four}

Did you read the first three posts in this series on essential oil diffusers? Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}–features to consider Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Two}–my personal experience with two mid-range options Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Three}–all about doTerra’s official diffusers, plus one low-cost option I…

Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Three}

Did you catch the other posts in this series? I recommend reading the first two before reading today’s post. You can do that here: Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}–features to consider Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Two}–my personal experience with two mid-range options Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Four}–how,…

Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part Two}

Did you catch the first post in this series? I recommend reading it before reading today’s post. You can do that here: Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}–features to consider. Now that you know which features to consider in an essential oil diffuser, let me share the diffusers we’ve used here at the Yankee…