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Mountain Rose Herbs Essential Oils Review

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April 21, 2021 By Jennifer Lambert Leave a Comment

Our family has been into essential oils for about ten years or so.

We’ve tried many different companies and of course we love some products more than others.

I am a certified aromatherapist from Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. Many think this is a scam, but I am also educating myself for over a decade from many different resources. I don’t want my family to get hurt or sick from misusing essential oils, herbs, or supplements.

I have long loved Mountain Rose Herbs for…herbs.

And now they offer essential oils too!

Mountain Rose Herbs Essential Oils are some of the best!

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I LOVE the packaging. No excess. Recyclable. Yay!

From their site:

Our product packaging is designed to protect the high-quality botanicals inside. We use a variety of materials including glass, plastic, multi-layer bags, recyclable tin, and boxes to keep the botanical goodness inside fresh. In addition, we pride ourselves on making sure we use green materials to package and pad our boxes to ensure your order arrives safe and sound.

Quality

Essential oils are distilled from plant materials – flowers, fruits, leaves, bark, wood, roots. The timing or ripeness of the plant parts is necessary to achieve the best quality of distilled oils.

These essential oils smell fresh and clean to me, with no underlying chemical scents. I am very pleased.

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The Eucalyptus globulus is good for respiratory function and as an insect repellent. It is antimicrobial and antiseptic. There are 900 species and subspecies of eucalyptus – with the most common oils using globulus, radiata, or bicostata/blue globulus. Globulus is the most potent. Be cautious using around children and never use around pets, especially cats. I limit diffuser use and heavily dilute for use.

Lavender is the entryway oil. It is generally the safest around kids and pets. I use it liberally, still diluted on our family and cats for many different reasons – cuts and scrapes and respiratory function. It smells great diffused alone or with a blend. It is lovely in personal care products and tea and recipes.

Peppermint is generally safe topically while heavily diluted. I don’t diffuse this since it can be rather irritating to sensitive mucous membranes. I have used a drop of this diluted oil to reduce heat-related illness in hot outdoor summer temperatures and to lessen the sting of sunburn used with diluted lavender. The essential oil is way stronger than fresh or dried leaves but can still be used in recipes and salves if used very cautiously.

Sweet Orange or Citrus sinensis is absolutely delightful and cheerful. My son has always loved the scent of orange. It’s antimicrobial and uplifts our moods. This is just like the sweet oranges we love to eat. The peels are cold-pressed using pressure to release their oil and scent from the rinds. We love to diffuse this in a blend. It’s great in a household cleaner. Dilute well if applying topically since all citrus products can be photosensitive.

Tea tree or melaleuca alternifolia is a type of myrtle and is anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, and good for respiratory function. Some types of acne react well to diluted application. This oil should never be ingested or used around pets, especially cats. I generally do not diffuse this oil and heavily dilute.

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From the website:

We strive to sell organic products whenever possible. If a product is not organic, it is cultivated without chemicals, or wild harvested. Our 10 full-time lab staffers are constantly testing our ingredients to ensure they meet our strict specifications and are free from adulterants and contamination, including pesticides. You may always request a certificate of analysis, organic certificate, and kosher certificate. Please see our certifications page for more details on the additional documents we can provide for you.

The Classic Essential Oil Kit is a great starter kit for new oilers or veteran oilers. These oils are always in our family toolkit. There are several essential oil kits to choose from.

Do you want your very own essential oil kit?

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At this time, Mountain Rose Herbs is only processing and shipping orders with billing and final destination shipping addresses located in the United States and Canada.

Maybe you’ve seen certain essential oil and natural products for sale on retail sites?

Statement on third-party sales from Mountain Rose Herbs:

In order to guarantee the quality of our products and keep our prices low, we never sell on internet marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart, or eBay. If you see our products listed on those marketplaces, they are being sold by a third party, and we have no way of guaranteeing their quality. Please note that products bought from third parties must be returned through those channels and are not returnable to us.

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I am very much enjoying the online group Sustainable Living with Mountain Rose Herbs.

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Holiday Essential Oil Blends

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November 22, 2018 By Jennifer Lambert 10 Comments

Get in the Holiday Spirit with these Essential Oil Blends for your Diffuser!

The holidays can be stressful for many.

I love diffusing essential oils to get rid of cooking smells, freshen and clear the air, perk up a low mood, or calm us for bedtime.

I recently completed my aromatherapy certification course. I’m excited to share more with you about the benefits of plants and aromatherapy.

Orange oil is a favorite and frugal essential oil and I often use it as a base note for diffusing blends.

Most love the scent of citrus and there are few contraindications with diffusing. Citrus is uplifting.

I am very careful about diffusing mints, especially around young children or those with sensitivities.

Spice oils should be used sparingly and carefully as well so they don’t irritate mucous membranes.

Evergreen oils are balancing – like cypress, fir, spruce, juniper, rosemary, cedar, pine. They’re refreshing.

Florals are cozy and feminine but add a bright touch to blends as a topnote.

Diffusers only hold so much water and 5-6 drops of oils are plenty for diffusing up to 3 hours in most diffusers.

Holiday Essential Oil Blends

StressAway essential oil blend is perfect for diffusing all the time. The warm scents of vanilla and lime are perfect for the holidays.

My absolute favorite diffuser blend:

3 drops Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
2 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
2 drops Lemon (Citrus limon)

Holiday Diffuser Blends

Three Trees

1 drop Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)
1 drop Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
2 drops Cedarwood (Juniperus virginiana)

Magi

1 drop Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
1 drop Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
2 drops Cedarwood (Juniperus virginiana)
optional: 2 drops Orange (Citrus sinensis)

Spiced Cider

3 drops Orange (Citrus sinensis)
1 drop Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
1 drop Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Pumpkin Spice

1 drops Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
1 drops Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
2 drops Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
1 drop Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Gingerbread

2 drops Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
1 drops Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
1 drops Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
1 drops Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
1 drop Orange (Citrus sinensis)

Pick Me Up

2 drops Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
2 drops Lemon (Citrus limon)
1 drop Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Tropical Getaway

1 drops Eucalyptus (Globulus)
2 drops Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
1 drop Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)

Christmas Tree

2 drops Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
2 drops Spruce or Fir (Picea mariana or Abies alba)
2 drops Juniper (Juniperus communis)

Try combining your favorite scents. Less is more and goes a long way. I love florals with evergreen and citrus.

What’s your favorite essential oil?

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

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September 22, 2016 By Jennifer Lambert 8 Comments

A couple of us in the family have sensitive skin, so traditional laundry detergents are irritating to us.

The more natural detergents can be really expensive and many soaps without scent leave my clothes smelling…like vomit.

I’ve experimented with several brands that don’t make my clothes smell good.

I’ve tried several recipes from homemade detergent and this one has been working well for us.

It’s really easy and not very expensive to make. It smells great and no skin irritation. It lasts about 2 months!

I only use a tablespoon or so every laundry load and my clothes smell great!

So, let’s make some laundry detergent!

Gather the ingredients!

Ingredients for Homemade Laundry Detergent

The recipe is super simple. My kids make it now for our family!

We grate two bars of Dr. Bonner’s castile unscented soap. You could use lavender or another castile soap.

Grating Soap
Love Grating Soap

The grated soap looks like little worms. Heehee

It already smells fresh and clean.

Grated Soap

We add two cups each of borax, washing soda, and pure Oxi-clean.

We add 20 or so drops of essential oil. We like lavender or melaleuca or eucalyptus (but not together!). Some people recommend lemon, and I’m sure that smells amazing, but I worry it might bleach the clothes if I hang them to dry in the sun.

Then we shake it all up in this handy pourable container.

Homemade Laundry Detergent

We pour out a couple tablespoons for each laundry load. I don’t really measure it. I don’t fill the dispenser in our washer.

The clothes come out smelling much more fresh than they used to and no irritated skin!

We also use wool dryer balls with a bit of lavender essential oil.

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Homemade Laundry Detergent

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 60

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Borax
  • 2 cups Washing Soda Or 1/2 washing soda and 1/2 baking soda.
  • 2 bars Dr. Bonner’s castile unscented bar soap grated
  • 2 cups or scoops Oxi-Clean optional
  • 20 or so drops essential oil We like lavender or melaleuca!

Instructions

  1. Grate bar soap and mix all ingredients in a jar.
  2. Use 1-2 T each wash load.
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Homemade Bath Bombs

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May 3, 2016 By Jennifer Lambert Leave a Comment

A super fun and frugal craft for kids and teens to make!

DIY bath bombs with oatmeal, rose, and lavender.

Also perfect gifts for Mother’s Day!

Bath Bombs and Cards

These bath bombs smell great. Lavender and rose are my favorites.

My kids made me adorable cards with teacups, coffee cups, and pretty fans for Mother’s Day.

My kids love the fizzy bath bombs too.

DIY Bath Bombs with Oatmeal, Rose, and Lavender

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Citric Acid
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • 1/4 cup Quick Oats
  • 10-15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • 5-10 drops Geranium Essential Oil
  • Lavender Petals 
  • Rose Petals
  • Witch Hazel (in a spray bottle)
  • Bath Bomb Molds

Directions:

1. Sift citric acid and baking soda into a large bowl. Sifting removes any clumps ensures a smooth consistency in the bath bombs.

2. Pour oats into the bowl and stir. Next, add essential oils and mix well. I find that using my hand is far better than a spoon since I can break any clumps with my fingers.

3. Spray the mixture with witch hazel until it reaches a slightly damp consistency. What you’re looking for is the mixture to hold form when you squish it into a ball in your hand.

4. Add flower petals to one half of the bath bomb mold. Fill with bath bomb mix.

5. Add more flowers and more mix to the other half.

6. Squeeze halves together firmly.

7. Carefully, open the mold and tap ball onto a drying area like plastic wrap over a towel. Let dry completely for a few hours.

8. Wrap in a pretty bag with ribbon for gift giving!

These can also be made in muffin tins or ice trays instead of bath bomb molds.

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Homemade Soap

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February 23, 2016 By Jennifer Lambert 14 Comments

We had a fun activity accompanying our science curriculum: soap making!

The kids all know that we use parts of plants in skin care, but this was a fun project.

We first measured out the soap base.

Weighing Soap

Tori melted the soap down in a glass bowl over a pot of water.

Double Boiler

We added oatmeal and vitamin E to the melted soap base.

Oatmeal and Vitamin E

Last, we added lavender essential oil to the soap.

Adding Lavender Essential Oil

Dad ladled out the molten soap into the rose-shaped molds.

Pouring Soap into Molds

The soap set up pretty quickly on the counter. Our house is always cold!

We popped the finished soaps out of the mold after a couple hours, just to make sure they were all set.

The soaps turned out so pretty with the oatmeal and rose shapes. They smell great!

Oatmeal Lavender Soap

These little soaps are perfect presents for all sorts of occasions.

Soap Recipe:

I chose to omit the use of lye since the children were completing this assignment. I’m sure the soap would be improved with its addition, but it is dangerous and I’m unfamiliar with it.

  • 10 oz soap base (goat’s milk, glycerin, shea butter)
  • 3 oz vitamin E
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal

Optional add-ins: 20 drops essential oils, 3-4 oz honey, 1/4 cup dried flowers

Directions:

Measure soap base with a kitchen scale.

Melt soap base in a double boiler. Remove from heat.

Stir in oatmeal, vitamin E, and any optional items.

Add essential oils, if using.

Pour or ladle into pretty soap molds.

Allow to cool for several hours or overnight.

Pop out of molds carefully.

Wrap with cellophane, ribbons, labels, and give as gifts!

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Essential Oils for Home Use

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November 2, 2015 By Jennifer Lambert Leave a Comment

Many essential oils can be combined for a variety of household and personal uses.

We love using essential oils for cleaning and self care!

Uses for Lavender Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oils

Joint Pain Remedy

Add to 10ml roller bottle:

  • 4 drops Lavender
  • 2 drops Lemon
  • 4 drops Peppermint

Directions: Fill to the shoulder with carrier oil. Snap in the roller ball. Roll over inflamed area, and massage into the skin. (5% dilution).

Headache Remedy

Diffuse:

  • 3 drops Lavender
  • 5 drops Peppermint

Or add to a personal inhaler:

  • 7 drops Lavender
  • 7 drops Peppermint

Directions: Inhale as needed. For more intense headaches, topical use may do the trick. To a 10ml roller bottle add 4 drops Lavender and 6 drops Peppermint. Fill to the shoulder with carrier oil. Snap in the roller ball. Roll over temples, or wherever the site of pain is. (5% Dilution)

Dryer Balls

3-5 drops Lavender, Lemon, or Peppermint essential oils

Directions: Pour onto to a wool dryer ball, or reusable dryer sheet, to add a hint of aroma to your clothes.

Digestion Help

Diffuse:

  • 3 drops Lavender
  • 3 drops Peppermint*
  • 2 drops Lemon

Or add to personal inhaler:

  • 5 drops Lavender
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Lemon

*For kids under age 6, replace with more Lavender. Alternately, add to your 10ml roller bottle: 3 drops Lavender and 3 drops Peppermint. Fill to the shoulder with carrier oil. Snap in the roller ball. Roll over belly. (3% dilution.)

Recipes courtesy of Lea Harris, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist.

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Humility in a Bottle

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March 12, 2015 By Jennifer Lambert Leave a Comment

My teen daughter probably would be labeled all sorts of letters if she attended school.

We prefer to manage any potential issues without medication. Many behavior issues can be fixed with proper nutrition.

She is often difficult when she wants to be.  Most days, we get along well — with only a few squinty stares as she weighs a decision whether to obey or fight.

What Does Stubborn Look Like?

I often struggle to successfully motivate and teach her while remaining unemotional and objective. I do know that she sometimes feels triumphant when I lose it over not being able to “control” her. She knows how to push all the buttons.

She is stubborn. Like, sit at the table for three hours, staring at one math page, refusing to pick up a pencil, stubborn.

Nothing we say or do seems to matter at these times.

Changing Behavior

My husband gets increasingly frustrated with not making any progress in prompting her to cooperate.

He finally turned to our oil table on a particularly difficult Saturday morning when we had hoped to have her quickly complete some school work before we all head outdoors for some fun. And she decided to be stubborn.

We had just ordered a Potential blend in our monthly essential oil shipment. We had purchased a Humble blend after testing it and liking it – and and we had used it before with great success.

He took both those bottles and dripped some of each into his palm and anointed her head.

Humble Blend + Potential Blend + Progesterone =Humility in a Bottle

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While we don’t prescribe to blind obedience in our parenting methods, we do sometimes have to take more drastic measures to communicate to our children our desires, or override their potential poor choices. We have to coach and teach and model self-control. When stubbornness and stand-offs occur, we often take a step back to evaluate our attitudes. Sometimes, we look to natural methods like diffusing essential oils or massage to help ease the situation.

“Obedience is doing what you’re told, no matter what’s right. Morality is doing what’s right, no matter what you’re told.” L.R.Knost

The Effects

Within a few minutes, she had gotten dressed, become amazingly more agreeable, and was working diligently on her math assignment.

We stood back in awe.

She completed her math more cheerfully than ever before. The rest of the day, she was compliant and good-natured.

It was really weird, y’all.

Natural Progesterone

For several months, we have encouraged her to use a natural, plant-based Progesterone before bed. Our daughter does not use this regularly. We understand that hormone therapy is very sensitive stuff. She uses only a drop or two a few evenings each month.

The Progesterone has helped to maintain balance with her fluctuating hormones. We saw improvement in her mood steadily with essential oil use. Super helpful during this tumultuous time of being a fourteen-year-old girl!

I also like to use the Progesterone in the evenings. 

We also got labs completed to rule out any physical issues. Her vitamin D and iron levels were extremely low. Her cortisol levels were also very low, but the doctors assure us she will grow out of that. We upped the supplements and changed her diet to more natural with lots of vitamin B rich foods. We also got a happy funshine lamp. Within a few months, her mood is much more even and she doesn’t feel so tired anymore. The endocrinologist visits were very helpful to rule out any issues, problems, and set our minds at ease. We all eat whole foods, so diet is not really an issue.

We do not recommend treating hormones without professional guidance.

My husband and I are quite amazed by how quickly the oils help us with all sorts of situations. While we use the oils frequently and for various reasons, we are constantly surprised by new methods and successes.

Why did these particular essential oils help with compliance?

We Need to Learn Humility

What is in the Humble essential oil blend?

  • Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora)
  • Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)
  • Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
  • Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
  • Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)
  • Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi)
  • Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
  • Rose (Rosa damascena)
  • Neroli (Citrus aurantium)

If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 AMP

We Need to Reach Our Potential

What will you find in the Potential essential oil blend?

  • Cypress (Callitrus intratropica)
  • Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata)
  • Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)
  • Tansy (Tanacetum annuum)
  • Fir (Abies concolor)
  • Galbanum (Ferula gummosa)
  • Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)
  • Sandalwood (Santalum album)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
  • Rose (Rosa damascena)
  • Spruce (Picea mariana)
  • Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
  • Jasmine (jasminum officinale)

Essential Oils as Effective Parenting Tools

These essential oils (among many others!) are great parenting tools.

We hesitate to use the word obedience, but sometimes, we do want to firmly guide kids in a certain direction while keeping communication open and modeling self-control. I have more life experience than a child, tween, teen, young adult. I’ve been there and realize the consequences that could follow their actions. Sometimes, it’s good for them to experience the consequences. I don’t want to save them from learning experiences, but I do want a teachable spirit.

We encourage our children to work through their flesh natures and to practice better behaviors, to develop self-control. We pray and discuss the behaviors that honor God and others. The behaviors that we desire them to exhibit as they grow up into adulthood. We don’t use rewards or punishments. We expect intrinsic motivation. We teach empathy.

Essential oils are great tools to help us encourage the desired character we want exhibited in our children. I love that we can use oils, combined with nutrition, supplements, and prayer, to help us achieve our family goals.

We focus on respectful parenting. We don’t use punishments and rewards. We don’t bully, coerce, or physically restrain our kids. We use our words calmly and reason with our children about expectations, needs, and desires. We listen. We explain. We teach and coach. There are occasional battles of wills and it’s not about winning. It’s about communication and relationship. Love is more important than getting one’s way. We have to shift our focus and figure out what’s really important. Some issues are non-negotiable.

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Self-Care in Winter

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January 12, 2015 By Jennifer Lambert 2 Comments

Here is how I take care of myself during these winter doldrums that try to take over.

I try to be proactive with our health.

We see social media statuses of all our friends with sick families, and we’re over here giving you stinkeye and crossing our fingers against the ickies.

We don’t like going to the clinic to be told which medicines to pick up at the pharmacy. We like homeopathic care, but prevention is best.

During these dark days of winter when the “bugs” like to burrow into the moist, warm snuggly mucous membranes, I like to ward off that potential with a few tricks.

5 ways I am proactive about my health:

1. A Sun Lamp.


I really love my Philips goLite. It really does “Help to Alleviate the Symptoms of Winter Blues.” The special “BLU energy light” helps me when the short winter days are dreary, cold, and rainy. It’s portable and rechargeable and durable.

I use it for 20 minutes every day, usually between lunch and breakfast. I have noticed that I am much more energetic and cheerful than previous winters.

2. Supplements.

We love superfood smoothies, cod liver oil, and essential oils. My girls take iron and D. The kids take a liquid multivitamin.

These supplements help us to perform at our best while they supplement our diets, maintain our healthy immune systems, keep our energy and sugar levels stable.

3. Exercise.

Regular time outside and being active at least thirty minutes a day helps keep our bodies healthy. This is a struggle for me and I need to try to do better and be a better example for my kids to follow. I want to stay strong and healthy for my kids.

I plan to implement some fun fitness into our school days, even inside if the weather is just too miserable to venture out.

4. Eating well.

We really can heal with food. I like to keep homemade stock on hand. We eat real food and not the processed junk I grew up with. I love introducing new foods and fun recipes to the family so we can have a fun, healthy, tasty variety. We love eMeals for their simple meal plans: Healthy Meal Plans to Match your Active Lifestyle.

I get up and make hot breakfasts most mornings and my husband is great about doing this on weekends and his days off. This helps us all start our day off right.

We’re into juicing and the kids know that colorful food is healthy food. They like to arrange their plates in pretty patterns.

We drink lots of water. It helps having that neato little dispenser in the freezer door.

We like to have tea time and listen to music and poetry about once a week. This is a fun, easy way to try new foods.

We don’t make our kids clean their plates. There isn’t always dessert. Water is the drink available at mealtime. We don’t have regular snack times every day. It’s normal and ok to get hungry between meals. The kids know they can almost always have yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, or veggies if they get hungry during the day.

5. Getting enough sleep.

I’m very little use to anyone before 7 AM. I don’t like mornings and if I can, I will sleep until 8 in the morning.

We send our kids to bed before 9 PM and often by 8:30 so they get enough sleep. It’s harder in summer when the sun doesn’t set until very late. In winter, it’s easier since the light is gone by 4:30 PM, but we have activities and dinner…then reading and prayers.

Alex usually doesn’t make it through the reading time.

A Boy and His Cat

I try to get in bed by about 10:30. There are nights I stay up reading or working, but those are now rare and it’s best that way.

Going through this routine helps everyone get prepared to sleep.

To ensure everyone stays asleep and sleeps soundly, we apply dreamy-scented essential oils and make sure everyone is warm and snuggly.

Each evening, I like to make sure the kitchen is clean for a happier morning. I often set the coffee pot for the morning. I make sure the floors are clear and homeschool goals are printed for the next day.

If we do get ill, we have an arsenal of essential oils and home remedies. Fluids and rest usually help us get going again quickly.

How do you stay healthy?

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15 Diffusers Under $50

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November 14, 2014 By Jennifer Lambert Leave a Comment

15 Gorgeous and Useful Diffusers Under $50 for Gifts or Yourself

Diffusers make great gifts for the seasoned oiler or a newbie. We use diffusers in every room in our house with various essential oil blends year-round. I’m sure you’ll find a fun diffuser to fit your needs and budget. You don’t have to spend more than $50 to get a really great diffuser!

15 Diffusers Under $50

These diffusers are all under $50 and offer great essential oil diffusing, colors, and lights:

1. Now Foods Ultrasonic Wood Grain Oil Diffuser – $36.99

2. Desk Humidifier Ultrasonic – $22.99

3. Mini Car Charger Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser – $11.99

4. Car clips aroma diffuser – $9.95

5. Portable Small Mini Mushroom Diffuser – $19.05

These models are from various companies. Lovely patterns and lights!

6. Signstek with Patterns – $24.99

7. Greenair Aroma Diffuser – $29.99

8. Greenair Spa Vapor for $29.99

9. Porcelain Lotus – $19.95

10. Greenair Aquacool – $49.98

11. Greenair Serene Living – $34.43

12. Greenair Zen – $29.99

13. GreenAir SpaMister White Flower Petal – $39.99

14. Cute Critter Diffuser – Owl, Hedgehog, or Cactus – $19.99

15. Mini Atomizer – $9.99

These are some of my favorite diffusers from third party companies. They work well with all essential oils and have fun features. The kids like having diffusers in their rooms and we use them in all our public spaces and when we travel. You can never have too many diffusers!

Check out my favorite diffuser blends.

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10 DIY Gifts with Essential Oils

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November 12, 2014 By Jennifer Lambert 6 Comments

Want some DIY gift ideas using natural ingredients and essential oils?

Someone into natural health and beauty would love these items!

Check out these 10 DIY gifts with essential oils:

1. Simple Homemade Cleaner.

As simple as baking soda and essential oils in a pretty jar. I like the oily combination of Thieves, Peppermint, and Citrus. Perfect for cleaning the bathroom and scrubbing your nose. Super safe and smells great! For really good cleaning, add some vinegar.

2. Scented Play Dough.

Add essential oils (or even dry spice blends like Apple or Pumpkin!), glitter, and natural food coloring for pretty fun!

Simple play dough recipe: Mix in warm nonstick pan.

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon cream of tartar

Add essential oils, glitter, and natural food coloring and knead until desired consistency. Store in pretty jar with a ribbon. I like Cinnamon, Lavender, Citrus, or Peppermint. I’ve also added Magnesium oil for calming.

3. Beauty Serum.

Great for all skin types and smells amazing. Check out the recipe here. What lady wouldn’t love to find this in her stocking? Great way to get teens into a good skin care routine. Another super easy skin recipe is whipped coconut oil with Lavender.

Beauty Face Oil

4. Bath Soothers.

Add about 10-15 drops of any of these essential oils: Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Rosemary, Lavender, Clove, Cinnamon, Peppermint (decide what scents you love) to a baking soda paste (about 1-2 cups of baking soda with about 1/2 c water until it’s pasty like putty). Place in a pretty silicone muffin tray to dry for about 30 minutes. Pop out and store in a pretty bag with a ribbon. (Beware use with children. These are “hot” oils and could irritate lungs.)

5. Roll-on Blends.

Add essential oils to a carrier oil like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Almond Oil, fractionated Coconut Oil, or V-6 for personalized blends in pretty and easy roll-on bottles. Some of my favorite oils and blends are Cedarwood and Lavender, Frankincense and Lemon, Thieves, Valor, Pine and Orange.

6. Scented Bath Salts.

Super simple!

1 c Epsom Salt, 1/2 c baking soda, 10 drops of a soothing essential oil like Lavender.

Mix and place in a pretty jar! Add a sprig of dried lavender or crushed rose petals and a little scoop to the ribbon for a pretty and useful present.

7. Scented Salt Dough Ornaments. 

Pretty and fun for the whole family. Great for an ornament exchange party!

Recipe for salt dough ornaments:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 cup water

Add essential oils and natural food coloring to dough. Cut out in pretty shapes. Acrylic paints and glitter (optional). Bake at 225 F for 3-6 hours. Seal with lacquer (optional) but they will last longer and be shiny. Not sure if they will smell as great though. Add a hanging ribbon.

8. Pretty Soap.

You can get a goat’s milk soap base and melt it down. Add essential oils and oatmeal or dried herbs for extra oomph. Place in a pretty soap mold or silicone muffin tin to harden. Pop out and wrap up in pretty paper! See this soap recipe my kids use!

9. Sugar Scrub.

A great pampering gift for anyone! Makes skin smooth and smell great!

Recipe:

Melt coconut oil in a double boiler (I often just use a glass jar). Stir in white or brown sugar until desired consistency. Add essential oil and 1 drop of natural food coloring, if desired.

  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 1½ – 2 cups white sugar
  • 5-10 drops Peppermint oil

10. Lip Balm.

Pamper those lips!

Recipe: Melt wax, honey, butter, and oil together in a glass jar or double boiler. Remove from heat and add essential oils. While still liquid, pour into a lip balm containers and cool until hardened. You can also use old mint tins or little balm jars.

  • 1/4 Cup Beeswax
  • 2 Teaspoons Honey
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
  • 1/4 Cup shea or cocoa butter
  • 10 drops of essential oil (whatever you like – Peppermint, Lavender, Citrus)

These fun and easy DIY items are great for a “make and take” party too!

What’s your favorite way to use essential oils?

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