Spring cleaning? Here are some Non-toxic alternatives to chemical cleaners.
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Non-Toxic Ways to Spring Clean

Spring is a time when we clean our homes in depth. We get such a great feeling when the clutter and cobwebs are gone. However, many cleaning products are full of chemicals which are often both unnecessary and toxic. If you are looking for a healthy way to get your home in good shape without…

Smart Ways of Using Aromatherapy Essential Oils in Your Home
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Smart Ways of Using Aromatherapy Essential Oils in Your Home

Aromatherapy oils are oils that are created from natural elements. They’re also called essential oils. They range from lavender to grapefruit and everything in between. Aromatherapy or essential oils offer a number of therapeutic benefits, cleaning help and even health benefits.  Here Are Nine Smart Ways of Using Aromatherapy Oils in Your Home #1 Water…

Do Essential Oils Really Work and What are some of their Health Risks
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Do Essential Oils Really Work and What are some of their Health Risks

The last several years have certainly put a spotlight on essential oils and their uses but do they really work? In this post, I will share some interesting information about essential oils including some of the benefits as well as some of the risks. Do Essential Oils Really Work? Creighton University Medical Center School of…

3 ways to have fun with essential oils.
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3 ways to have fun with Essential Oils

Having Fun with Essential Oils There has been a growing trend in the use of essential oils. The increasing variety of bath products in the health and beauty market gives us an idea of what customers are looking for. No longer are consumers satisfied with synthetic essences, but we are finding that more and more…

essential-oils-Tips on Starting your Essential Oil Collection
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Essential oils ~ Tips on Starting your Essential Oils Collection

There are many many different types, brands and certainly scents of essential oils, but where do you start? I have slowly built up my collection of useful essential oils in my homestead apothecary and here are some tips for you to start your own.  If you are wondering “What are Essential Oils and how can…

What are essential oils and how can I use them around the homestead?
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What are Essential Oils and how can I use them around the homestead?

Maybe you have heard the term “essential oils” but didn’t know what was meant by it. Perhaps you had a vague idea that it was connected in some way with aromatherapy, but didn’t know how. Now is as good a time as any to learn what essential oils are. What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils…