by Andrea Butje on September 11, 2012
Sometimes people ask me if I know how to make a spray for cleaning a sponge. I do indeed! If we’re going to make a spray for cleaning a sponge, there are several great recipes we can use. They all involve water, white vinegar and essential oils. Sponge sprays for sinks, tiles and bath tubs [...]
by Andrea Butje on September 4, 2012
I appreciate linen sprays so much that I’ve written three other blog posts with different recipes over the past two years! You can find those posts here: 8 Hours of Sleep, Dust Mites and Need More Sleep. All three posts have a linen spray recipe or idea for you. Here I am again. Another linen spray recipe. This one’s [...]
by Andrea Butje on August 4, 2012
Creating body care products and essential oil blends with carrier oils and butters has always brought me (and my skin) great pleasure! When creating an essential oil blend in a carrier, get creative. You have such a wide variety of carrier oils and butters to choose from. When deciding, think about consistency, the therapeutic properties [...]
by Andrea Butje on May 24, 2012
I like to make my own natural cleaning products. Natural cleaning products are simple to make, effective, and I feel good using them! This Anti-fungal Cleaning Spray recipe is one I use regularly. The recipe comes from my eBook, Essential Living: Aromatherapy Recipes for Health and Home. I suggest using this anti-fungal cleaning spray on your [...]
by Andrea Butje on April 7, 2012
Many massage therapists just love marula oil for massage, because of its silky consistency and the benefits it holds for a wide range of skin conditions. Marula oil is a light and lovely South African carrier oil. It has a gentle aroma that easily blends with most essential oils, which is just another reason people [...]
by Andrea Butje on February 28, 2012
We all have those nights when sleep escapes us. Fortunately, there are some amazing essential oils for sleep that can help you get your eight hours. Try this blend to assure a good night sleep. In addition to using essential oils for sleep, here are a few tips to help you drift off to dreamland. [...]