Close on the heals of back to school seems to inevitably be respiratory season. Check out my post here on using essential oils for successful transition back to school. Now that the kiddos are back to school, here is some ammunition to combat respiratory season with essential oils. Why I rarely use OTC cold medicine… Continue reading Combat respiratory season with essential oils
Category: Essential Oils
Essential oils for back to school
Summer always flies by for us. So busy with things like various summer camps (check out my post here for essential oils for camp). It seems like school is already around the corner. We choose to homeschool, however still face many of the things that come with school starting back up. Here are some of… Continue reading Essential oils for back to school
Essential oils for health
I was a huge skeptic for years when I heard my coworker talking about using essential oils. It seemed crazy expensive for what seemed to be an uncertain benefit. However after hearing her talk for years, I finally jumped on the bandwagon with a list of oils I wanted to try, and I haven’t turned… Continue reading Essential oils for health
Helpful essential oils for camp
I am so excited to finally send Biggs to her first sleep away camp. However, as a mom, I might be a tad nervous. I want to send her fully prepared with at least some of the basic essential oils we use to treat minor discomforts at home. I want to make sure she is… Continue reading Helpful essential oils for camp
Easy essential oil bruise blend to soothe and promote healing
Essential oils are great tools to learn how to use to ease common minor discomforts. Especially with kiddos with ADHD that may have sensory challenges, it is nice to have something low intervention to offer. Combine that with our crazy gymnastics lifestyle, bruises are kinda standard. Here is an easy essential oil bruise blend for… Continue reading Easy essential oil bruise blend to soothe and promote healing
Simple DIY sunburn relief lotion with essential oils
I love summer! My girls and I all love being out in the sun. I love the health benefits of the vitamin D acquired from time in the sun. However, too much sun without proper protection can end up being pretty painful. In preparation for summer camping activities, I whipped up this simple DIY sunburn… Continue reading Simple DIY sunburn relief lotion with essential oils
Make cleaning count for learning
Just to be clear, cleaning is not the extent of our homeschooling education. In fact not much of the regular cleaning burden falls on my kiddos due to their hefty gymnastics and dance schedule. However, as a busy working, homeschooling mom, I love when I can find ways to work smart, not hard. And when… Continue reading Make cleaning count for learning
Unique essential oil teachers gifts for all price ranges
I love opportunities to show love and appreciation for coaches or teachers that pour into my kids. However, coming up with something useful and unique can be hard. Staying within budget can be a challenge. I always feel like the girls come up with more people than I expect that need appreciation. Here are some… Continue reading Unique essential oil teachers gifts for all price ranges
How to make an itch stick with essential oils
Summertime is rapidly approaching. My family and I love lots of time outdoors! However, with time outdoors comes the risk of occasional bug bites. These can be quite the itchy nuisance. Here’s how to make an itch stick with essential oils to help. ADHD benefits of time outdoors Time outdoors is an easy way to… Continue reading How to make an itch stick with essential oils
How to achieve successful transitions with ADHD kiddos
Changing activities can be hard with an ADHD kiddo. Their brain often sees time as ”now” or ”not now” Emotional regulation and impulse control can be a challenge. Here are some tips on how to achieve successful transitions with ADHD kiddos. Plan WITH them Kiddos with ADHD are often very smart. However, they lack the… Continue reading How to achieve successful transitions with ADHD kiddos