Essential Oils · Homesteading

Bump & Bruise Essential Oil Rollerball

While we carry a Bruise Rollerball in our farm store, it is good to have a backup recipe for an essential oil rollerball that doesn't contain Helichrysum. For casual essential oil users, Helichrysum is one of the most expensive oils you will purchase. The recipe uses Frankincense, which while also expensive from some sources, I… Continue reading Bump & Bruise Essential Oil Rollerball

Essential Oils · Homesteading

Eucalyptus and Lavender Epsom Bath Salts

I created this eucalyptus and lavender epsom bath salts blend for a neighbor recently. Both her and her mother suffer from eczema, as does my youngest child. One recommendation you often hear is taking baths versus showers. Don't go for super hot water though, that can make sensitive skin worse. Epsom salts are well proven… Continue reading Eucalyptus and Lavender Epsom Bath Salts

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

Crafting · Essential Oils

Essential Oil Recipe Box Review

Recently I had the fun of trying out the Essential Oil Recipe Box, from Simply Earth. The monthly subscription box comes with an assortment of essential oils, recipes and supplies to produce 5 to 6 items with your box each month! April's box is about cleaning. Open the windows and let Spring in! (Well....maybe not quite… Continue reading Essential Oil Recipe Box Review