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An Essential Oil Hobby Business....?

2/26/2015

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What is a hobby anyway? A hobby is really just an activity we do for pleasure in our leisure or free time. Sometimes it is collecting and other times it is in a creative or artistic endeavor. Now I have had lots of hobbies...yes, I have tried everything probably at least once. I do collect a lot of things. I don't consider that a hobby but my husband does as it costs us money.. LOL. My artistic and creative endeavors have ranged from quilting and sewing, crochet to beads, jewelry making, painting, art journaling, rubber stamping, doll making, scrapbooking, you name it. If it has to do with paper, fiber, metal or rocks, I have probably tried it. Are there other hobbies I would like to try...you bet and hopefully will get to them some day but not today as I just can't seem to find my craft/hobby room under all the current hobbies. 

I just thought I would throw this picture of me in here with one of my various hobbies. I made and competed with gem trees at the National level. I got my "Masters" designation and wrote a book so why not do this as a business? Now, I do know some of  us try to make our hobbies into businesses..yes, I did that too and still do. I make and design jewelry...love to make jewelry and thought I would make it into a business to try to cover the costs of the materials....ha, yeah like that was going to happen. Do you know how many jewelry designers are out there? Good ones at that. Do you know how long it takes to complete a piece of jewelry from scratch or a gem tree from just some wire and beads? Yes, like you will ever get paid for your time. After years and I mean years of trying to make that hobby a business, I still spend more on materials and time than what I sell. Am I going to give it up, heck no, it is an enjoyable outlet and stress reliever. Just imagine, beating the tar out of a piece of metal and have it turn into a beautiful pendant. Nope, not going to give it up.

My point that I want to make in this post is to distinguish other hobbies with my current obsession of Essential Oils. Was it a hobby at one time? Yes...I love to share and give samples and products the same as my jewelry. Gifts for family and friends for birthdays and holidays was great and something other than jewelry that I could give. I didn't think of it as a business. I was using all the oils and they weren't accumulating around my house like all my other hobbies (don't tell my husband but I have a secret stash of oils). Is it okay that it was a hobby...YES. This hobby can pay for itself and your time.

I took the plunge and mentally decided that I wanted to treat it like a business. What did that mean? Well it meant that I would share with others. Okay, I was already doing that but now I would get money and enough money to pay for my oils. Well that was more than what my other "hobbies" had done. Wow, how did that happen and guess what, it is really happening.

What is this hobby business that didn't cost me an arm and a leg (like so many other hobbies), benefited me and my families health, allowed me to share with others products that I knew would help them and create some income. Yep, essential oils. Why couldn't I have found this hobby business sooner? <head slap>

Want to know more, like the cost or how you can make it your new HOBBY? Contact me and I'll tell you all the things you have to buy in the way of tools, materials, equipment, etc. Okay you don't need equipment or tools (I was thinking about those other hobbies), but I will give you information on how to get started.

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Stay tuned for Part 2 of This Hobby Business.


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4 Steps to a Better Night's Sleep

2/20/2015

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Don't we wish we could fall asleep on a dime like our pets? This is our dog Buddy sleeping on the dash of the motorhome. You would think he would be interested in all the stuff going on outside but nope....just flat out sleeping. 

There are times I have trouble sleeping and when I do I always try to adjust my nightly routine to see if that helps. 

We all know that most people don't get enough sleep and for some people that can be detrimental to their overall well-being in their daily life. Well we don't want it to rule our lives, we want a good night's sleep.

Sleeplessness can cause all kinds of issues with our physical, mental and emotional health. In some cases it is our health that may be causing the insomnia or the prescription drugs we are on. Even a few days a week of sleeplessness can be dramatic in someone's life. Talk to your doctor if this is a persistent issue. In our busy hectic lives sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves. The good news is that you can have a good nights sleep by just doing these 3 simple things:

  1. Eat at least 3 hours prior to going to bed. I know this sound odd but a lot of people have gastrointestonal issues that keep them up at night. Eating your evening meal earlier can help. A small snack (not sugar) with a hot beverage like herbal tea would be okay and recommended.
  2. Give up the electronic devices at least an hour before bed. I know this is a hard one as we live in the electronic age where are books, movies, music and communication with others is on these devices but if you are having trouble sleeping there are other things you can do before bed. Sit and talk or cuddle with a loved one or even a pet, take a relaxing bath with Epsom salts and Lavender essential oil, read a real book not one on an electronic device, meditate or write in a journal. I'm sure you can come up with a lot of things you can do to help you relax and unwind from the day.
  3. Reduce your STRESS. You first need to recognize you are under stress and then find out the cause. Eliminate the cause. If that is not possible, realize that there is nothing you can do to change the situation and being stressed or worried over it, will not help. Obviously, there are drugs you can take that will help (not make the stress go away) and I don't recommend them but you can use some more natural alternatives to help reduce the stress.
  4. Exercise regularly. Even just walking 30 minutes a day can help. Set a routine and maybe walk during lunch break or take the stairs daily vs. the elevator, check out the local gym or try yoga in your own home. Exercise will help release the stress hormone cortisol which goes back to number 3 in reducing our stress.

I personally use essential oils to help me get the rest I need. Lavender by itself calming but for those of you that need that little extra boost here are some that have worked for me.

1 drop of Lavender and 1 drop of Lemon essential oil mixed with 1 teaspoon of carrier oil such as coconut oil and rubbed on the bottom of the feet at night before bed. Not only is this a relaxing blend but will also be beneficial as a moisturizer for your feet.

3 drops Lavender and 1 drop Vetiver mixed with 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil. Apply on pulse points or bottom of the feet.

Other essential oils that are relaxing:
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Ylang Ylang
  • Marjoram
  • Calming Blend
  • Grounding Blend


Sometimes I mix a couple together and other times I just use them alone. Any of these would be wonderful in a bath or added to an unscented lotion.

For those of you interested, I do have a super duper blend that my hubby uses and works each and every night. Contact me and indicate you are interested in learning more about essential oils and sleeping and I'll send you a sample with the recipe for that blend.




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    In 2012, our life drastically changed for the better when I started using more natural products and creating my own cleaning and personal care products and eliminating toxins from our life. More recently we have had some other life challenges with the addition of our two grand-daughters who are 15 mo old. Join us in the journey to a cleaner, healthier lifestyle and help us embrace life's ups and downs with toddlers.

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