Essential Oils
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DIY Carpet Freshener with Essential Oils
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Must-Have Essential Oils for Travel
Essential Oils for Road Trips
Essential Oil Travel Tips
Essential Oils: Humidifier vs Diffuser
Essential Oils: Humidifier vs Diffuser Can I Use Essential Oils in My Humidifier? This question comes up so often, especially during certain times of year, that it’s high time to answer it here on the blog. Read on for my answer…
Essential Oils for Clear Skin
I love to use essential oils on my face, and have had good success lately with a few new oils and blends. Here’s what works for me…
My New, Simpler Version of Essential Oils Deodorant for Men
A while back, Mr. Native Texan made the switch from his mainstream deodorant (bleh) to this completely non-toxic deodorant made by yours truly with essential oils (of course). Well. I was thrilled about the switch, but not so thrilled every time he needed a refill which required me to drag out approximately 73 bottles of oil…
Reader Q&A: How to Make Your Own On Guard Blend
‘Tis the season for On Guard! I received several questions about this powerful blend via email last week, and thought I’d share my responses here.  I’m betting that others have wondered these same questions!  I hope these tips will be helpful to you as we head into the winter months…
Baby Wipe Spray {with essential oils}
As you know, we are now cloth diapering. As I hoped, it got much easier once all those stressful decisions were behind me. In case you’re curious, I’m really happy with the diapers we chose: Read my Cloth Diaper Update here. Thus far, one of my favorite parts of cloth diapering is the reusable flannel wipes. They’re adorable,…
DEET-Free Bug Repellent with Essential Oils {Revised}
Last year, we had good success with this DEET-Free Bug Repellent, made from three essential oils in a spray bottle of water. This year, I’m adding another oil to the combination: Cedarwood.
DIY Dry Shampoo {with essential oils}
Want to know a secret? I don’t wash my hair every day. In fact, sometimes I don’t even wash my hair every other day. It’s true. Not washing my hair every day saves lots of time, not to mention that it’s much better for my hair and scalp to be spared a daily stripping.
Foaming Hand Soap {with essential oils}
Making your own Foaming Hand Soap is easy and economical. Plus, DIY Hand Soap is much better for your health than regular antibacterial soaps.
DIY Toilet Bombs
The minute I came across this DIY recipe, I knew I had to try it. You see, I live in a house with three boys. (And a boy dog, but he doesn’t use our toilets.) More and more often, I’m starting to feel like our bathrooms are lacking in the “clean-and-fresh-smelling” department.
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. Â 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. Â 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. Â I place…
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…