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5 Ways to Start Using Essential Oils Today

I love using essential oils in my home to reduce toxins. Today I’m sharing 5 Ways to Start Using Essential Oils in your home.

You may have just recently heard of essential oils or maybe you have been interested in them for a while and didn’t know where to start. I know for me, I started reading about essential oils about 10 years ago… but I didn’t really know how to use them or even when I should be using them.

I was already pretty “crunchy” and avoided using chemicals in my house as much as possible, but there was another level of concern when you have a baby crawling around on the floors and putting everything in their mouths. That’s when I realized that I could actually start cleaning with essential oils. read more

Essential Oil Bathtub Crayons

You can make bath time more fun with these Essential Oil Bathtub Crayons. Your kids will love being a part of the creation and then playtime during bath time.

When a rainy day strikes, bring the fun inside with bathtub crayons. Add a little Essential Oil for play time that can be as calming or energizing as Mom wants!

The girls have really enjoyed these, and sometimes it’s nice to have something that can be messy in a controlled way!

What You’ll Need:

• 1 bar Unscented Castile Soap (grated) read more

Easy and Safe: Quick Tips on Making Your Home Less Toxic

We all want our homes to be a safe and healthy environment for our families, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming to tackle all the potential toxins lurking in our everyday products. The good news is that creating a less toxic home doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a few quick tips, you can make easy and effective changes to reduce the toxic load in your home. So grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of lemon water) and keep reading for some handy tips on making your home less toxic. #healthytips #healthytipsforbusymoms #healthymom read more

13 Natural Stress Relieving Activities

There are many reasons that we may feel more stressed out from time to time, but what is most important is that we learn how to manage our stress naturally. These 13 natural stress relieving activities can help you stay calm even when life gets crazy.

ditch your sugar cravings
ditch your sugar cravings

13 Natural Stress Relieving Activities

Read a Book

Sometimes getting lost in a great book is the perfect way to de-stress and relax. For me, I’m really not a huge reader, but I love learning and listening to podcasts or listening to audio books. So figure out what is best for you and start enjoying the calm. read more

Why We Get Sick and How to Avoid It

Winter is a beautiful season filled with cozy sweaters, hot chocolate, and holiday cheer. But along with all the magic, winter also brings a barrage of cold and flu viruses that seem to be lurking around every corner. We all know how miserable it feels to be stuck in bed with a runny nose and a pounding headache, so this year, let’s take a proactive approach to our health! In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons why we’re more prone to getting sick in the winter and discover some helpful tips and tricks to avoid those pesky winter woes. So grab your favorite blanket and a cup of tea, and let’s dive in! read more

DIY Calming Lavender Pillow Spray

So many people struggle with falling asleep each night. With this DIY Lavender Pillow Spray, you can use the power of essential oils to help you fall asleep.

Moms, the day that’s all about you is almost here—Mother’s Day! With everything you do as a super mom, you’ve earned a day of “R & R.” The trouble with a lot of the “Sleep Help” products and recipes out there is that they are full of fillers or chemicals you might not want on your pillow while you sleep at night! read more

Mom’s Famous Immune Boosting Wassail

This is my mom’s famous immune boosting wassail that my mom would make every fall season. With immune boosting ingredients, you can feel good about drinking this!

It is no secret that we are getting closer to “Cold and Flu Season”…

There are many reasons why we may get sick more often in the winter (and some may surprise you!)

  • Less sunlight or time spent outdoors (means less Vitamin D for us)
  • We eat more sugar which naturally suppresses our immune system
  • Breathing in less fresh air (possibly spreading more germs in closed buildings)

Whatever the reasons are… I’ll just be over here sipping on some immune boosting wassail in my Christmas cup : )

When I posted on Facebook about my mom’s wassail, I got so many questions about what wassail is – which was surprising since I grew up drinking it during the fall and winter months. read more

DIY: Holiday Scented Pinecones

This is a simple and easy holiday recipe to make your house smell amazing. Read more of how to make these DIY: Holiday Scented Pinecones.

The best thing about fall is the holiday scents… what am I saying? The best thing about fall is EVERYTHING!! 

But mama can’t be simmering a pot of apple cider on the stove every day, amiright?

and I don’t love burning candles… fires and kids sort of make me visualize this happening in my house:

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Plus, you really don’t know what you are breathing in when you burn a conventional candle. Most are filled with artificial scents – and I’m just not sure I want to be breathing that in all day. read more

DIY Eucalyptus Bath Salt Recipe

This is a simple recipe to make your own DIY Eucalyptus Bath Salt. You can make this for your own relaxing bath or you can give it as the perfect gift!

Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.
Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.

DIY Christmas Gift – Eucalyptus Bath Salt

Christmas is just around the corner, so I wanted to share this simple DIY Eucalyptus Bath Salt recipe that makes a great gift to give or to make for yourself. I don’t know about you, but I love making homemade recipes for Christmas gifts for neighbors and teachers too!

I’m not a teacher, but I think this would be a good teacher gift, because every teacher I know needs some special relaxation time. These eucalyptus bath salts would be perfect! read more