Essential Oils

Headache Rollerball

Headache Rollerball Ingredients: 10 drops peppermint essential oil 10 drops frankincense essential oil 10 drops lavender essential oil Fractionated coconut oil 10 ml glass rollerball Directions: Add oils to rollerball, top with fractionated oil to the top of the bottle (use a pipette for ease). Put on rollerball top, shake gently. Keep tightly sealed and… Continue reading Headache Rollerball

DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading

Handcrafted Peppermint Coconut Toothpaste

Making your own toothpaste is an easy project to try your hands it. Rich with essential oils and coconut, the smell will wake you up. As for the science behind natural toothpaste, I will let the reader make their own decisions on that one. I don't wear my tin foil hat too tightly 😉 Peppermint… Continue reading Handcrafted Peppermint Coconut Toothpaste

DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading · Wildcrafting

Wildcrafting Douglas Fir Essential Oil

Years ago, when I found my love of hiking and the outdoors, it opened up my eyes to the plants and trees around me. But, overall while I could identify wildflowers and native trees, I knew nothing about why they might be valuable to use in other ways. Starting our homestead has led me to… Continue reading Wildcrafting Douglas Fir Essential Oil

Essential Oils

Mood Elevation Essential Oil Rollerball

While essential oils won't cure the world, they can help with one's moods, by relaxing, wakening up and helping regulate how you feel. It's hard to feel as down when the smell of fresh citrus is on you. This is an easy recipe to prepare, and will last a long time. When you are feeling… Continue reading Mood Elevation Essential Oil Rollerball

DIY · Essential Oils · Homesteading

Natural Essential Oil Infused Deodorant

Every time I attempt a new natural body product made with essential oils, there is often a trial and error period. Sometimes the recipes work first time, sometimes they never work. I look at it that I am getting the family (and in many cases my customers and readers) off of chemical slurries. Many body… Continue reading Natural Essential Oil Infused Deodorant