essential oils

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,…

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Deet Free Bug Repellent With Essential Oils | Roots & Boots

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.

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Sugar Scrub with Essential Oils

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.

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Foaming Hand Soap {with essential oils}

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.

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35 Uses for Frankincense Oil | Roots & Boots

35 Amazing Uses for Frankincense Oil

Frankincense is my number one favorite essential oil!

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DIY labels

Water Resistant DIY Labels for Homemade Gifts

I’ve always loved giving homemade gifts.  After essential oils came into my life, homemade gift-giving grew all the more fun, and easy!  The possibilities are endless.  And who doesn’t love a non-toxic, great-smelling, useful, therapeutic gift?

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DIY Toilet Bombs | Roots & Boots

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.

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Owie Spray

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…

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DIY Chest Rub with Essential Oils

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?

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How to Give Your House that Holiday Smell

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.…

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