essential oils

How to Make Your Bathroom Smell Clean even with Boys in the House | Roots & Boots

How to Make Your Bathroom Smell Clean…even with boys in the house

Y’all, I know a little about stinky bathrooms.  When you add one husband plus three boys plus cloth diapers plus living out in the country, let’s just say you don’t get a bed of sweet smelling roses.  

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Regain Control of Your Health: The Essential Oils Revolution {Free Online Summit}

People all across the world are scrambling to find natural solutions to their health problems. Of all the “alternative” options, essential oils are currently the hottest trend toward empowering folks to take control of their health. As you know, I’m a huge fan of essential oils, and I’m so excited to tell you about an amazing…

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Are Plastic Bottles Safe for Essential Oils?

Are Plastic Bottles Safe for Essential Oils?

Is it safe to store essential oils in plastic containers?  It depends. While glass is always the best choice, it may surprise you to learn that certain plastics are typically considered suitable for essential oils.

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Essential Oils for Winter Wellness

Essential Oils for Winter Wellness

Essential Oils for Winter Wellness Listed below are my favorite essential oils for winter wellness.  I keep each of these oils in stock at all times, especially during the winter months.  If you’re looking for natural ways to support your immune system, you’ll want to consider adding these safe and effective solutions to your winter wellness…

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35 Uses for Wild Orange Essential Oil

35 Uses for Wild Orange Essential Oil

Have you tried Wild Orange essential oil?  It smells amazing!

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Easy Sugar Scrub

Easy Sugar Scrub Fights Winter Blues and Dry Skin

Sugar scrubs are one of my favorite gifts to make with essential oils.  This multitasking recipe fights both winter blues and dry, winter skin.  Plus, it smells great.

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Essential Oils: Humidifier vs. Diffuser | Roots & Boots

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…

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Essential Oils for Clear Skin

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…

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Essential Oils Deodorant for Men

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…

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On Guard Products

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…

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