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All-Purpose Cleaning Spray

A simple, natural cleaning spray you can customize with your favorite essential oils. Four scent variations to choose from. Base Recipe 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 3/4 cups water 30 drops essential oil 16 oz glass spray bottle Scent Variations Calm & Clean: 15 drops Lavender + 15 drops Lemon Fresh & Bright: 10 drops … Read more

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Natural Glass Cleaner

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups white vinegar 1/2 cup distilled water 8 drops citrus essential oil (Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Wild Orange, or a combination) 16 oz glass spray bottle Instructions Combine vinegar and distilled water in a glass bottle. Add essential oils. Shake well before each use. Streak-free shine with a fresh citrus scent. Works on … Read more

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Garden Herb Soft Scrub

Ingredients 1 rounded cup baking soda 1 cup liquid Castile soap (Dr. Bronner’s unscented) 1 tablespoon distilled water 8 drops Lemon essential oil 5 drops Lime essential oil Instructions Combine baking soda and liquid Castile soap with a wire whisk. Stir in distilled water. Add essential oils. Whisk until smooth paste. Store in an airtight … Read more

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DIY Hand Sanitizer

Ingredients Small glass spray bottle Distilled water or witch hazel 1 tsp fractionated coconut oil 10 drops OnGuard (Protective Blend) 5-10 drops Lemon essential oil (optional) Instructions Fill the glass spray bottle 3/4 full with distilled water or witch hazel. Add fractionated coconut oil. Add OnGuard and optional Lemon oil. Shake well before each use. … Read more

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DIY Dryer Freshener Squares

Ingredients Old cotton clothing, cut into squares 1 cup white vinegar A few drops of your favorite essential oil A recycled glass jar with lid Instructions Cut old cotton clothing into squares (about 6 inches). Mix vinegar with a few drops of essential oil in a bowl. Soak the cloth squares in the mixture. Fold … Read more

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Natural Garden Pest Spray

A simple, natural spray that keeps pests away without chemicals. Safe for your plants, tough on bugs. Ingredients 8 oz water 1/2 tsp natural liquid soap 12 drops essential oil (Peppermint for aphids, White Fir for slugs, TerraShield for beetles) Glass spray bottle Instructions Combine water and natural soap in a glass spray bottle. Add … Read more

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Autumn Diffuser Blends

Three cozy blends for fall evenings. Add to your diffuser and enjoy. Woodsy Walk 3 drops Arborvitae 3 drops Cinnamon Harvest 3 drops Cinnamon 2 drops Cedarwood 1 drop Wild Orange Autumn Leaves 2 drops Juniper Berry 3 drops Wild Orange

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The Beautiful Ho’oponopono Practice

Ho’oponopono is a wonderful Hawaiian practice that I have used over and over since I learned it in South Africa 7 years ago. I have used it for my own self when I’ve been troubled about something, used it with my relationships, and with family and friends in mind when things need healing or soothing. … Read more

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Introduction to Essential Oils

If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Three Ways to Use Essential Oils Aromatic When diffused, certain essential oils can be very stimulating, while … Read more

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Peppermint Essential Oil — Health Uses

Peppermint is one of the most versatile essential oils. One drop is equivalent to 28 cups of peppermint tea. Health Uses Drop of Peppermint with Lemon in water for a natural mouth rinse Promotes clear airways and easy breathing when diffused Rub a drop on your tummy for stomach upset Combine with Lavender for sore … Read more