Essential Oils

Kitchen Diffuser

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…

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doterra diffusers

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,…

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Whisper Diffuser

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…

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Gardener's Hand Scrub

Easy Gardener’s Hand Scrub {great gift idea}

I love to garden.  [Check out This Year’s Garden Experiments.]  Wish I had more time to devote to digging in the dirt and trying to make things grow, but here’s one thing I don’t have to spend extra time on: cleaning up my grubby hands, post-gardening.

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Yankeehomestead.com

Which Diffuser is Right for You? {Part One}

I’ve received quite a few questions lately about choosing a diffuser. It’s time to answer your questions!

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Easy Gift Idea: Homemade Air Freshener (and the dangers of regular air fresheners)

I live in a house with three boys and a dog.  Let’s just say there are times when I could use some air freshener.

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Homemade Toothpaste

Homemade Toothsoap

I am not a huge expert on flouride or dental health, but I do know that sulfates are not healthy.  So why would I put them in my mouth?  Or even worse, in my children’s mouths? It’s such a shame that many personal care products contain sulfates, parabens and other nasty ingredients that can contribute…

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