Bergamot The oil of Self-Acceptance What is Bergamot? I had no idea what it was at first, I knew that it fell in the citrus category but that was as far as my knowledge went!Bergamot is a citrus fruit the size of an orange, according to Wikipedia, it is likely a hybrid of a Lemon … Continue reading Oil spotlight – Bergamot
Welcome to this weeks oily spotlight! LemonThe oil of focus This will only be a quick post, we are going to get straight to the good stuff today!Lemon is an amazing oil, it brings an uplifting and refreshing feel wherever it goes. This doesn't just apply for the oil but also the fruit itself! Want … Continue reading Oil Spotlight – Lemon
In my last self care post, we went through why it is important to take some time for yourself. You may be wondering now "How can I find the time in my busy schedule?" As a mum, I know how hard it can be to find some down time. You set out to have a … Continue reading Creating a self-care routine
BalanceThe oil of grounding I would love to start by saying that Balance is another must-have doterra oil, but let's face it.. I could say that about all of their oils! So instead of that, let's just get straight into it. Balance is a blend. What is a blend, you ask? A blend is a … Continue reading Oil Spotlight – Balance
Sprinkling powder on your carpet and then vacuuming it off... this reminds me so much of when I was younger and my grandma used to do it. I remember loving the smell and just wanting to roll around in it - but of course I couldn't. Related TopicDIY Recipes Now that I am a bit … Continue reading Carpet Cleaning Powder
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Do you ever have days, as a parent, where you are just at the end of your tether?Today was one of those days. Luna had her 18 month vaccinations today, and after that she was understandably grumpy and tired.I put her down for a nap, "Hallelujah, she's asleep!", and then within minutes our smoke alarm … Continue reading What a day!
Living on a remote island can be hard, especially when it comes to medical situations. Our local hospital is great, the staff are amazing and supportive and we have all of the basic services we need to get us through the day.However, a lot of bigger issues, such as my impacted wisdom tooth, require a … Continue reading Toothache relief
Mothers day is quickly closing in and you might be stressing.You love your mother (or aunt, grandma, anyone who is important in your world!), but you aren't sure what to get her this year. You're tired of getting mum the same slippers and chocolates and want to show how much you care. Nothing says you … Continue reading Spoil Mum with these simple (and impressive) DIY ideas!
When you think relaxing the first thing that comes to most of our minds is bath.Bath salts are an amazing addition to any bath, they provide a calming and rejuvenating experience. There are some amazing benefits that come with using bath salts Detox the body of nastiesRelieve muscle tensionSpeed up the healing process when sickRelieve … Continue reading DIY Bath Salts with Essential Oils
