by Andrea Butje on December 19, 2011
We all have those nights when sleep escapes us. Try this I Want to Sleep Bath Blend to help you get your zzz’s! If you don’t feel like taking a bath, you can still use this sleep bath blend as a foot soak before bed. Just add all the ingredients to a pot big enough [...]
by Andrea Butje on December 12, 2011
Here are a few fun natural cleaning tips from my new eBook, Essential Living eBook: Aromatherapy Recipes for Health and Home. Cutting Boards To keep wooden and plastic cutting boards free of bacteria, use a few drops of Lemon essential oil. First, wash the board with hot water and castile soap. Then put about five drops [...]
by Andrea Butje on October 23, 2011
It’s true, I’m having a love affair with my citrus essential oils. And why not? They’re uplifting and supportive . . . of our immune systems! We can use them for cleaning and diffusing into the air. Their aromas are familiar and bright. Citrus essential oils are inexpensive, and great for cleaning bathrooms and kitchens. And how [...]
by Andrea Butje on February 16, 2011
Common household cleaners often contain harsh chemicals. So we made our own bathroom grout scrub that not only works, but smells clean and delicious! Can cleaning bathrooms and showers get more enjoyable? Really? Bathroom Grout Scrub Recipe Ingredients 15 drops Sweet Orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis) 15 drops Tea Tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) [...]
by Andrea on January 3, 2011
I love solid natural perfumes. They can be simple to make, and are so beautiful–and I don’t have to worry about synthetics. One of my new favorites is made with beeswax, vanilla infused jojoba wax, Neroli essential oil (Citrus aurantium var. amara), Petitgrain essential oil (Citrus aurantium var. amara or Bigaradia) and Orange essential [...]
by Maria on October 12, 2009
As the seasons change and temperatures drop, many people get the winter blues. Despite (or maybe because of) all the holidays, shorter days and cold weather can trigger varying levels of depression. Some are even diagnosed with “Seasonal Affective Disorder,” a more severe form of seasonal depression. If your happiness or general mood drops during [...]