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May 2010

Essential Oil Profiles: Grapefruit!

by Andrea on May 28, 2010

For a refreshing, bright, and uplifting aroma try diffusing Grapefruit!  It blends beautifully with all other citrus oils as well as Rosemary, Palmarosa, Geranium, and Cardamom. I love citrus oils. Grapefruit has so many wonderful qualities and because it is so common I sometimes forget how amazing it is. Perhaps Grapefruit’s most valuable use is [...]

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5 Salt Scrubs I Love

by Andrea on May 25, 2010

Want to know some of my favorite blends for salt scrubs? I leave mine right in the shower or by the tub, and use them every few days. If I want to use them on my face, I substitute the salt for brown sugar and the rest of the recipe stays the same.     [...]

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A blogging milestone: Over 100 posts

by Andrea on May 20, 2010

I have now written over 100 blog posts.  My first post was in the summer of 2008, almost exactly two years ago.  This feels like a milestone, a place to pause and reflect. I love writing about essential oils, distillers, importing, traveling, teaching and ways small businesses can grow on the web. I also love [...]

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I recently came across a great new diffuser called the Spa Mist. I bought one to try out, and I have been really pleased with the results. It’s quiet, has cool optional colored lights and fills our living room with essential oil. The Spa Mist is an ultrasonic humidifier and adds moisture to the air [...]

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Get Luscious Skin This Spring

by Andrea on May 13, 2010

I love using body butters.  Here’s one of my favorite recipes for one you can make at home: Luscious Skin Recipe Makes about 9 oz 1 oz Beeswax 2 oz Cocoa butter 2 oz Red palm 1 oz Marula 2 oz Baobab Melt the beeswax and cocoa butter in a double boiler, and then add [...]

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Setting Up Your Social Networks

by Andrea on May 12, 2010

Ready to build your web presence online using free, fun social media networks? Let’s take a moment to consider what each of these social networking sites are about and what you need to get set up. 1. Facebook: Create a free page with pictures and links, post your thoughts, and share ideas. 2. Twitter: Connect [...]

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