Every month I learn about a new herb and want to share it with you. It helps me stay focused to learn about and use something new. There’s something soft and comforting about red clover. Maybe it’s the way it quietly spreads across fields in late spring.Maybe it’s the soft pink blossoms swaying in the…
Herbal Spotlight: Nettle — The Unsung Hero of Early Spring
It’s time for our next herbal spotlight. This month we are talking nettle! Early spring is traditionally considered a time of rebuilding and replenishing. After winter, our bodies often need:
Mineral support
Gentle detox support
Adrenal nourishment
Allergy preparation
12 Simple Changes for a More Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Living more sustainably doesn’t require a total lifestyle overhaul. In fact, some of the most impactful eco-friendly habits come from small, intentional changes made consistently over time. By focusing on one simple change each month, you can build a greener lifestyle that feels doable—and sticks. Here’s are 12 simple changes for a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Switch…
Books We Love: Herbal Remedy Garden
Enhance your health naturally with herbs from your own garden. In this easy-to-use guide, Doris Byers offers simple instructions for growing, harvesting, and making healing mixtures from a variety common medicinal herbs, such as garlic, chamomile, and echinacea. Illustrated plans for 38 health-care themed designs include the Cold and Flu Garden, the Healthy Heart Garden, and the Rejuvenation Garden. You’ll be sure to find the right mixture of herbs to cure whatever ails you!
Herbal Spotlight : Echinacea for Immunity
Echinacea works by gently stimulating the body’s white blood cell activity, which plays a key role in defending against infections. It doesn’t suppress or artificially boost the immune system — instead, it supports balance, helping your body respond more effectively when exposed to germs.
Autumn Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
*Disclosure: Affiliate links may be included. All opinions are my own.* As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, our homes become sanctuaries of warmth and comfort. One of my favorite ways to embrace the cozy rhythms of autumn is through scent — using essential oil diffuser blends that capture the earthy, spicy,…
DIY Immune-Boosting Tea Recipes for Autumn
Immune Boosting herbal tea for the whole family is simple and easy to make
7 of the Best Holiday Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
Get in the Christmas spirit with these 7 Christmas essential oils diffuser blends. Your home will smell like your favorite Christmas scents every day. Which one is your favorite?
DIY Hand Sanitizer
With kids come germs, am I right?! I always try to have some hand sanitizer in my purse and in my car. We love to have fun but I prefer to leave the germs where they were. I also like to have a bottle for Maggie to take with her to the horse barn so…
Two Natural Bug Off Sprays to DIY
With three small kiddos, it’s no surprise that we spend a lot of time outside playing. These days lately have been some of my favorites – fresh air, warm sunshine and absolutely no bugs! Unfortunately, I know that part will end. Soon, probably very soon, the bugs will be out in full force and we…
How to Get the Best Air Quality with the Venta Airwasher
Minnesota winters can be brutal. I can’t complain at all about this year, especially with what seems to be an early spring. That doesn’t mean that we weren’t still feeling the effects of the dry, cold air. My legs were so dry and itchy, it felt like I could scratch at them until they bled…
DIY No Bugs Allowed Hair Defense Spray
I apologize in advance for you scratching your head nonstop right now. I know, this lice subject always gets you itching. A little over a year ago, we discovered that lice had found their way into our hair. I was so disgusted, and frustrated. We had a brand new baby and now I had…
Holiday Gift Guide: Balm! Baby Review
I am always on the hunt for more natural products, both for the kids and for myself. Years ago, I heard what the average amount of chemicals a person uses daily was and I was blown away. While I knew my number wouldn’t be quite as high since I almost never wear makeup, I still…
Gift Idea for Mom: Pretty Mommies Skincare Review
*Affiliate links included* I’ve had the chance to review the Pretty Mommies skincare line in the past and I fell instantly in love. I’ve never had horrible skin but I’ve never had amazing skin either. I starting using Pretty Mommies when Charlie was a baby and loved knowing that while I’d always cut out…
Give Mom the Gift of Luxury this Christmas
As a mom, I think that sometimes you forget to do nice things for yourself. This Christmas, let’s change that. There are a few companies that I have worked with in the past and fall in love with because there products truly are amazing. Cariloha is one of those companies and I can’t wait to…
Essential Oils for Summertime
With summer comes scrapes, SUNSHINE, bugs and so much fun. Our essential oils get a ton of use all summer long for so many different things. Below you will find a list of some of the oils we use most often during the summer months. Lavender is always a favorite and one of our most…
DIY Foaming Handsoap + Preschoolers Eco-Living Checklist
Making small changes for Earth Day don’t have to be difficult. They are so easy, your preschooler can make them. Find out how…..
Why Young Living Essential Oils
I spent years thinking about using essential oils. Years! Talking about using them, talking with people about them, yet still, I hadn’t made the move yet. Then, I found out that one of my friends from church used them, a lot. I started really talking to her about them. And then, this winter, we had…
30+ Uses for lavender oil
Before I started using essential oils, there were some oils that I heard about repeatedly. One of them was lavender oil. People were talking about using it for all sorts of things. I thought it may be helpful, especially for those just getting started to share some of the uses for lavender oil. Soothe…
Why Young Living Essential Oils
There are many oils out there, and the price varies greatly between some of them. I thought it would be a great starting point to talk about why I choose Young Living Essential Oils.