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Ewwww...What if I hate the smell?

Ewwww...What if I hate the smell?

It happens to all of us, we discover we need a certain oil and order it. It gets here, we excitedly open it up, and Ewwww. Phew it stinks! This is me with geranium, my friend with ginger, my customer with cedarwood. My friend loves geranium, I love cedarwood, it is very personal. Every one has their own preferences when it comes to smells, so how do we get the benefits without gagging? The answer: Mix with another oil! You can change the smell but still get the therapeutic benefits when in your diffuser or topical mix. Also, don't depend...

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Easy way to use your oils

I did a few booths at local shows this past week and one of my favorite things to tell people is how easy it is to use oils. When you first start, they can be so overwhelming. My favorite tip is putting distilled water and a few drops of oil into an essential oil safe bottle- buy a 4-pack here- and easy peasey, room spray! Shake before you use each time, I use on my sheets for bedtime, in the bathrooms, and in my boys' stinky shoes. So easy and so much better for you than the store-bought chemical air...

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Kick your cough- it's that time of year!

Kick your cough- it's that time of year!

I have been using this all week for my 11 year old, he is requesting it now because it helps. Mr. Skeptical is requesting oils, hmmm, maybe Mom is right! Try it and see if it works for you!  

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How to Use Cinnamon Essential Oil

How to Use Cinnamon Essential Oil

Going to use this to feel toasty tomorrow- we have up to 10 inches of snow coming! Me + blanket + diffuser of cinnamon= happy! Might even add pine to get in the Christmas spirit!  

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Essential Oils to help you focus and get it done!

Essential Oils to help you focus and get it done!

I have a ton of computer work to get done today, I have this in my diffuser right now. I am using a drop of each patchouli, cedarwood, and peppermint, I REALLY need to concentrate and be productive! This is one of our gift sets, price is only $20 with free shipping! 10ml bottles!  

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