It never fails that when we go out to eat we forget to take our vitamins. So, in my never ending search for the perfect solution, I found this cute little pill container at the grocery store yesterday. Perfect solution and easy to add to a key chain or for some if you like the blingy look then add it to a cord and wear it as a necklace or a purse charm. 

It was a great idea until I came home and tried to put all my evening vitamins and supplements into that tube...not going to work. Well now I have two of these things and I didn't really want to take them back so to find a creative use.

As you can see in the picture, a 5/8 dram bottle fits perfectly inside the container. So if you want to take your own special essential oil with you, it's now all protected. I decided to just put a cotton ball in it with a few drops of my respiratory blend so that when I need it all I have to do it unscrew the lid and take a whiff. 

So here are some other ideas you can use various pill cases for:

• Essential oil sample bottle holder
• Smelling vessel with cotton ball or felt insert
• Holder of vitamins or medication
• Solid perfume container if more of a flat container is used
• Will hold small jewelry items while traveling like earrings or rings.
• Love note to someone special
• Hair pins/clips or hair bands
• Compact ear buds
• Spices for when you are out to eat such as low sodium salt or pack your own sugar substitute
• Matches
• Small craft items
• First aid items such as bandaids and alcohol wipe

What would you use a pill case for?






If you would like to learn more about essential oils Contact me for more information.

Was having dinner at my mother's tonight...typical Sunday evening meal with the family and I asked what was in her diffuser as I was thinking I needed to put some Calming blend in there as a couple of family members were discussing things and it was feeling a little overwhelming in there. I hadn't even thought about mixing these two oils together but the aroma was very calming and to me smelled a bit like an incense I once had. I decided to look up the oils in my Emotions book and was surprised at the combination and how soothing to some people this blend might be.

Give it a try and let me know how you like it.

The other day I was thinking about cleaning my bathroom and looked at my cleaning supplies and really wondered how I could do it "greener" in other words less toxic. I knew I wanted to use my Lemon essential oil but wanted to really make my hard surfaces sparkle and shine. So went to my laundry room and started playing with products. Here is what I came up with. Now I know you are saying that Borax is for the laundry, but it really is a multi-purpose cleaner...try it.

Don't ask me how this works...I'm not a chemist.

Super Amazing Scrub
1/2 cup Borax
1/2 cup Baking Soda
10 drops of Lemon essential oil or whatever you like...orange would be good too

To use I just sprinkled a little bit of it on my sink, tub, toilet bowl and scrubbed. I could probably mix a tablespoon with a gallon of warm water and mop my floor with this mixture also. Maybe I'll take this to the kitchen and clean in there also.

Benefits

• Nice clean scent that didn't take my breath away from the fumes
  
• Economical, cost pennies to make
  
• Non Toxic
  

As I stated above I used Lemon as it cuts through grease and grime really well and thought it would really add to the cleaning power of the mix. If I wanted something that had a more disinfectant type benefit then I would use the Protective blend. It would really be good in all rooms as it does have positive effects on the immune system and I'm all about boosting that.

For more information about how to get essential oils in your home for boosting your health or cleaning, use the Contact Me tab and drop me a note.

Have fun cleaning and hoping for Spring to really be here.

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.

I think we all need an ointment at some point in time whether it is for paper cuts, rashes, bug bites or another other skin condition. This is simple, fast and works great at stopping itch and irritation.

Ointment
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup Virgin Coconut Oil
2 T Beeswax pellets
4 Vitamin E capsules
up to 80 drops of essential oil (below is 75 drops total)

Measure and combine the olive oil, coconut oil and beeswax in a microwave safe glass dish, a 2 cup measuring cup works well. Heat in microwave for 1 minute and then stir. Return to the microwave and repeat for 30 seconds until beeswax is melted in the oils but not boiling.

Let cool until 120 degrees then add the essential oils and vitamin E. I puncture the capsules and squeeze the vitamin E out into my oils. Pour into a container or containers and let cool with the lid off. Once cool you may put the lids on. 

You may use any combination of essential oils but here is one I've been using quite a bit of for rashes and eczema.
15 drops Frankincense
15 drops Lavender
15 drops Juniper Berry
10 drops Sandalwood
10 drops Helichrysum
10 drops Myrrh

Enjoy!