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How to Make Homemade Oobleck

Posted by Angela Parker

· July 23, 2020

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Today, I’m going to show you this fun and easy craft idea your kids will love! DIY Homemade Oobleck! It is a non-Newtonian fluid… so you can ask yourself the question… is it a solid? or a liquid?

DIY Homemade Oobleck

If you have a child under the age of 15, you likely have seen a video for or had your kids ask to you make Oobleck. It’s typically right up there with making slime or custom Pom-Pom rugs, and while it’s fun to make, it has an even better origin story!

If you find yourself thinking, “Oobleck” is a really silly name, sounds like someone just made it up because it sounds funny… read more

DIY Calming Lavender Pillow Spray

Posted by Angela Parker

· May 8, 2018

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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!

Thankfully, you can make it a day to rest easy with this DIY Calming Lavender Pillow Spray. My husband actually made this with my girls as a surprise and I loved how it helped me relax at bed time!

Enjoy this yourself, or make this with your kiddos for other moms who could use a little more rest in their lives!

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• 8 oz. glass spray bottle
• Lavender Essential Oil
• 1 tbs. Witch Hazel
• Distilled water

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1. Pour 1 tbs. witch hazel and drop 30 drops of Lavender Essential Oil into the glass spray bottle
2. Fill the remainder with distilled water
3. Screw on lid and shake to mix
4. Spray on your pillow and rest easy!

The great thing is that this simple recipe has what you need to relax but doesn’t have any additives or other things that you might have to worry about having around the house. It’s hard to be 3 ingredients for simplicity!

I’ve used this same formula for my daughters rooms as well, and it truly works!

Do you use any sort of pillow spray? If so, What’s your preferred essential oil?

P.S. Looking for other tips to improve your sleep? Check out this post, it’s one of our very most popular!

Comforting Essential Oil Shower Soother

Posted by Angela Parker

· March 9, 2018

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If you struggle with allergies or general congestion (especially this time of year) I have something you may want to try!

Shower Soothers are designed to help you relax in the shower as well as assist with your congestion, you get out feeling even more refreshed and ready to roll!

I decided that an straight essential oil soother would be the way to go, and I’m super pleased with how they turned out!

Here’s all you need to make your own DIY Essential Oil Shower Soothers!

Essential Oil Shower Soother

Ingredients

• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup citric acid
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• 8 oz. spray water bottle
• Silicon mold or muffin tin
• Plastic wrap

Directions

1. Add 1 cup baking soda
2. Add ½ cup citric acid
3. Add ¼ cup cornstarch
4. Add 60 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
5. Mix well
6. Spray mixture with water
7. Stir
8. Scoop into mold or tin
9. Cover in plastic wrap and set for several hours to harden
10. Remove from mold (pop out or scoop out)

Here’s a quick demo video to show you how easy it is!

Once it’s ready just place one in your shower and enjoy the comforting vapors!

ENJOY!

P.S. For more essential oil ideas, check out my Essential Oil Round Up filled with helpful tips and recipes to keep your home healthy and happy!

DIY Holiday Coffee Sugar Scrub

Posted by Angela Parker

· November 6, 2017

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The holidays are here! Which means a great opportunity for some homemade gift ideas to share or just to treat yourself!

This season also means drier air which means we can’t ignore our skin –

I love making these homemade sugar scrubs because they are so fun and easy too – Plus, this is the perfect way for me to keep my skin healthy all through the winter.

Watch How to Make DIY Holiday Coffee Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

1/2 cup of coconut oil

1 cup of ground coffee

3 tablespoons of sugar

10 drops of Defend

Directions

Mix all ingredients in glass bowl and store in container with lid.

I hope that you enjoyed this easy recipe to keep your skin healthy all winter long!

P.S. If you want to learn more about how I keep my skin healthy and wrinkle free all year long, check out my easy skincare routine!

DIY: Holiday Scented Pinecones

Posted by Angela Parker

· October 24, 2017

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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:

via GIPHY

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

5 Simple Hacks to Use Essential Oils Today!

Posted by Angela Parker

· September 22, 2017

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I LOVE simple ways I can use healthier options around my house.

So many things need getting down on any given day, but I do really want to do things in a more natural way.

Thankfully, I’ve got some simple and helpful tips to help you use Essential Oils TODAY.

Here’s our 5 areas:

Laundry
Bedtime
Bathroom
Bugs
Carpool

Watch to See How YOU can use Essential Oils Today!

Do you have any simple home #lifehacks to share with us? Let me know in the comments!

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Essential Oil Bathtub Crayons

Posted by Angela Parker

· September 11, 2017

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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!

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• 1 bar Unscented Castile Soap (grated)

• 2 Tbs. hot water

• Natural food coloring (I like this one myself)

• Small ice cube tray, silicone mold, or cookie cutters on a baking sheet

• Small mixing bowls

• Essential Oils (Lavender, Lemon, Chill, Clear, & Eucalyptus have all worked great for me!)

How to Make:

1. Put grated soap into a medium bowl and slowly pour water onto the soap while stirring. (Note: the more water used, the longer it will take for crayons to dry)

2. Spoon equal amounts of the mixture into small bowls and add desired Essential Oils and food coloring to each bowl. Mix to consistency of a thick paste.

3. Scoop out and tightly pack into your molds.

4. Set in a warm, dry place to harden for 5-7 days or in the freezer for a few hours.

Is there anything better than clean, relaxed, and entertained kids!?

Interview: Essential Oils for Newbies

Posted by Angela Parker

· May 7, 2017

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About 10 years ago, I did an overhaul of my whole life!

I was having some health issues going on… and the doctors really couldn’t tell me why!

So I started reading a lot about natural health and ways to get rid of some chemicals or toxins in my daily life… and one discovery I found was essential oils!

I made some simple DIY recipes and was able to replace so many thing in my house with the natural resources.

I had the privilege to interview one of my favorite chiropractors and mom friends, Dr.Shauna and I’m thrilled that I can share that here with you!

She shared her favorite uses for Essential Oils and how you can get started using them today:

What is an Essential Oil?

Essential oils have been used for over 5,000 years!! These oils are extracted directly from the plant, bark, fruit, flower, leaf, seed, or root!

There are two main ways that we are able to extract the essential oils:

Steam Distillation

Cold Pressed

What do you look for in an Essential Oil?

For me, I always want to buy 100% Pure essential oils. This means there are no fillers or chemicals. I also want to buy oils that aren’t synthetic (made in a lab).

Here is a quick checklist:

Favorite Uses for Essential Oils

I use essential oils all over my house with so many DIY recipes!

Click here to see all my blog posts about essential oils

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Snowman Essential Oil Air Freshener

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 8, 2016

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Christmas is the perfect time to get the whole family together and make really fun crafts to give. I found this Snowman Essential Oil Air Freshener from Designs by Miss Mandee and I just knew it would be a big hit!

This time of year is a great time to

teach our kids about giving read more

DIY Eucalyptus Bath Salt Recipe

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 6, 2016

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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.

Recently, I have learned so much about how important it is for our health to soak in a salt bath… and I know in this fast paced world sometimes a bath is just needed to relax.

For best results you want to soak for at least 20 minutes and best results would be for 40 minutes.

Epsom Salts

We chose Epsom salts because of the extra benefits of magnesium. When I was pregnant, I developed a deficiency in magnesium and my midwife told me to start taking epsom salt baths 3x a week to help. They worked so well – I was amazed! I was having trouble sleeping and restless leg syndrome (both common in pregnancy) and the baths helped so much.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is a very common ingredient in baking recipes… but many people don’t know it is also great for your skin too! It is a great home remedy for many common skin problems. Adding baking soda to your bath can help neutralize skin acidity and promote elimination of toxins. Soaking in baking soda can help refresh, renew and soften your dry skin which is needed during the dryer, winter months.

Eucalyptus

Minty, refreshing, and energizing, Eucalyptus Oil will fill the room with the clearing comfort you need. Eucalyptus oil benefits are due to its ability to stimulate immunity, provide antioxidant protection and improve respiratory circulation (DrAxe.com)

Ingredients:

4 Cups of Epsom Salts

2 Cups of Baking Soda

15-20 Drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oils

Directions

Mix everything well and store in air tight glass containers.

When ready to use, Mix 1 cup into a warm bath and soak for at least 20 minutes.

Enjoy!!!

What other oils do you think would be good in a bath salt?

P.S. Have you heard of our Essential Oil Savings Program? You can save 40% on all your essential oil orders (and all wellness products in our store) when you place just one order for the next three months. My favorites are Lavender, Eucalyptus, and Lemon. Which oil do you want to try first?

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