Recently I was spending a lovely sisters’ weekend on Mackinac Island. If you’ve never been there, it’s truly like stepping back in time. No cars are allowed on the island, so the main forms of transportation are your feet, bicycles, and horse and carriages. The rhythmic clip-clopping of horses’ hooves on the roads is a welcome […]
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2 Simple Ways to Use Eucalyptus for Winter Wellness
It looks as if winter has finally decided to arrive in Indiana. We had one of the warmest Decembers I can remember, and my family was actually outside playing basketball on Christmas Day! That has changed, however, and the cold has arrived whether it was wanted or not, along with about three inches of snow. […]
Rosemary-Lemongrass Salt Glow
One of the joys of Christmas is giving gifts that you know people will enjoy. In my view, it’s even better if I’ve made the gift myself. Over the years I’ve sewed, knitted, and even tried my hand at making jewelry (soon discovered jewelry is best left to those with some experience!). Since I’ve become an […]
Quick Essential Oil Body Creams
As an aromatherapist, I love experimenting with making body creams and body lotions from scratch. It’s fun adding herbal oils I have infused myself and experimenting with different butters, herbs, and essential oils to get that perfect blend and product. Sometimes, however, I don’t have the time to make a luscious body lotion from the […]
Sweet Peace Aromatherapy Room Spray
Save Print Sweet Peace Author: Jane VanOsdol Recipe type: Aromatherapy Room Spray Mix up this lovely room spray for a sweet, light fragrance. Ingredients 8 drops Lavender 15 drops Vanilla in jojoba oil 1.5 oz. Distilled water 1.5 oz. Vodka 80 proof Instructions Fill a 2-4 oz. spray bottle with the water and vodka. Add the […]
What Is Aromatherapy?
If room sprays, bath salts, and essential oils come to mind when you hear the word aromatherapy, you’re on par with what most people probably think. Aromatherapy, however, is much more than just a pleasing aroma or beauty product. It is a true healing modality whose potential is just being realized in the Western world. Jade Shutes, founder and director of education […]
