essential oils

Now that spring is here, you might be tempted to start cleaning things, head to toe. Nothing wrong with that! But I'm here to make sure you're doing it right: Here are five sustainable spring cleaning tips you need to hear. 

Essential oils are a great way to ease social interactions, which makes them great for the multitude of gatherings that happen during the holidays.  Oils can also be used to set the tone for work meetings, one-on-one conversations, and in my own case, trying to sell my home.

Winter is the time for introspection. It’s when we need to send some gentle energy to the seeds we’ve planted so that they’ll germinate in the new year. By seeds, I mean goals, aspirations, intentions, and such.  Here are five supportive scents to help put you in touch with yourself and your path…

There has been suspicion in the last few years of aluminum-containing antiperspirants being linked to higher risk of breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. While there seem to be more studies denying the link than confirming it, there are still many excellent reasons to make your own deodorant at home.

I’ve written before about some fantastic plant allies for dealing with panic attacks that are also helpful for day-to-day anxiety and tension—though some of these botanicals may be a bit too sedating when you’re trying to shave off some tension and relax

The apples are dropping, the squash is ripening, and its tomato harvest time! If you are one who enjoys putting up your fresh food for winter, your kitchen may be a busy place this time of year.

Stomach cramps and bloating are uncomfortable at best, and downright painful at their worst. Almost all of us are familiar with dull pains that originate in our lower abdomen and cause us to curl up, swearing to avoid dairy or roasted garlic for the rest of eternity.

When the weather gets hot and the sun's rays get intense, it might just leave you with a sunburn. While you should definitely be applying sunscreen while out and about, sometimes sunburns are unavoidable. Here are four DIY skin soothers for sunburns you can make yourself. 

All year-long, my husband and I wait for the day it’s warm enough to leave our doors and windows open and enjoy the summer sunshine. Without screens, however, our house quickly becomes mosquito-infested. Rather than spraying ourselves down in toxic bug spray or lighting noxious insect-repellant candles, we opt for a more natural method around our home: bats and birds.

The month of May symbolizes regrowth, the joy of Spring, and sudden yet pleasant changes in weather.