When it comes to my hair it is most definitely my biggest vanity; I have what’s called “virgin hair” (I giggle every time I hear it!). Embarrassing fact? I cried when my mom trimmed my hair when I was young! Fast forward just a “few years” and I was using allll the products to make […]
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Natural Sleep Aids that WORK!
NO, I’m not talking about passing out from a little too much wine with a friend! As always, I am here to share NATURAL suggestions, not prescription or drug store products. I wish I had this information when I only got 2 hour bursts of sleep with a newborn that didn’t nap (and then added […]
How Essential Oil Diffusers Work
This may seem an odd question to some, but it’s an important one! Why would I buy a diffuser if I can use essential oils topically? Well let’s think of how a diffuser actually works. There are 4 different “types” of diffusers; nebulizing, ultrasonic, heat & evaporative. I’m talking about ultrasonic diffusers today. They have […]
Essential Oils for Stress and Anxiety
How long have you been waiting for THIS information?! Geez Jamie, took long enough! Well, I wanted to make sure I gave you the BEST information and suggestions. We already know that aromatherapy DOES work (previous post; olfactory system!) so we can move right past that! We also need to understand that stress and anxiety […]
How to Relieve Allergy Symptoms Naturally
When spring is near it means sunshine, greenery, mud AND those fantastic allergy symptoms… This year there’s also dealing with those side glances and nervous steps away from you because you may have the dreaded virus *sigh* (for future readers… This is March 2021!) I’m not getting into what’s specifically CAUSING your allergy symptoms, although […]
Are Supplements Necessary?
Are supplements necessary? This is a topic that I have always struggled with! If I eat properly, why would I need to supplement my diet?! So, there are many different reasons why your diet may need a bit of support, but what I really want to touch on is the QUALITY of our food. WHY […]
How to Reduce Toxins in Your Home
I mentioned a couple of resources in my previous post to explore the ingredients in your products (the Think Dirty app & https://www.ewg.org/). Now let’s find out how we can get rid of some of those ingredients so you can sleep at night! There are 3 ways to reduce the toxins in our skin care […]
The Truth About Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Jamie, why do you spend your time making DIY products? Well thank you for asking! You may assume it’s because I’m very frugal (true!), but I was finding brand name products for cheap or free so that’s not it. It actually started when a well meaning friend told me that my brand name lotion was […]
Managing Headaches Without Medication
We have ALL had a headache so this probably peaked your interest pretty quick. I used to have DAILY headaches; thankfully not anymore, but I’m a human so I still have them every once in a while. As I was learning more in my “natural living” journey I had read into the harm that acetaminophen […]
5 Essential Oils for Kids Learning at Home (whether you signed up for it or not!)
If you had kiddos at a school age in 2020 chances are you had to do some type of at home learning! I learned a great many things in 2020, but one huge realization was this; I LOVE my children and I LOVE teaching, but I do NOT love teaching my children! (Don’t judge me!) […]