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Oh, how I love Autumn! The colors of the leaves, the crispness in the air, the wonderful taste and smells of baked goods, and much more. I also love to diffuse essential oils in my diffuser that brings the scents of Autumn to my home such as clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange. Some companies even […]

Are you working from home, as so many during this pandemic have been? Maybe you are going into the workplace then coming home. Maybe you are a stay at home parent who has had a very stressful day. It’s hard to shift from an intense day to a relaxed one, but I hope these tips […]

As the days and nights are starting to warm up, we are spending more time outdoors doing some much-needed chores  – such as gardening or mowing – or maybe just enjoying some fresh air since so many of us have been quarantined inside. I love being outdoors, but I truly hate the annoying bugs and […]

It’s been near impossible to find hand sanitizer or disinfectants since the coronavirus hit. But you can make them at home using natural ingredients, all you need to do is go to your local liquor store. However, it’s important to understand the distinction between alcohols. Rubbing alcohol –that has been near impossible to find, and […]

Did you know that a native plant grows in your back yard that is beneficial during this pandemic? Mullein! The green soft fuzzy plant that has popped up in your yard. Some consider it a weed but for me, it’s a beneficial blessing. Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a plant that produces a “rosette” type foliage […]

Using herbs and essential oils in recipes can appear to be a complex process, but as Sheila McGinnis explains, you often already own the equipment you need… By now, you have been told of what types of herbs, oils, and supplements can help. You have even been given recipes, but have you tried it yet? […]

How can you use essential oils in your spring cleaning routine? Regular contributor Sheila McGinnis offers her advice… I love this time of year to freshen up and deep clean the house after a long winter of hibernating inside. How about you? This is a time to raise the windows, put up the thick blankets, […]

Sheila McGinnis offer some advice on essential oils treatments that can help with toothache. Recently, while at work, a co-worker was dealing with severe pain from a tooth and was miserable. She was able to get into the dentist but literally had to deal with the pain for over a day. If you have never […]

Oh, the beauty of spring with all its blooms! But with the beauty, we allergies of all sorts! Did you know that essential oils can be used with success as an alternative for these symptoms?