Fall is here, finally! A time reminiscence of brown sugar, pumpkin spice latte, cozy sweaters, and all things pumpkin spice smells. As a Certified Aromatherapist, Fall is my favorite for creating essential oil blends with great uses that focus entirely on bringing the best of the Fall season into our homes. Instead of using synthetic…
Just like Fall has its own essential blends that are quite lovely, so does the Summer. You’ll learn how to use pure essential oils to enhance your summer season, from peppermint oil’s quick chill to the gentle breeze of spearmint oil. Plus, as a Certified Aromatherapist, I’ll go over safe and effective ways to integrate…
Having a paperless kitchen is much easier than you might imagine, and this article will teach you how. Paper towels became the norm in our society, but they were not always so. There was a time when our society only used cloth in the kitchen. So, while it may be trendy now to learn how…
While teething is a normal process of being a baby, it sure can disrupt a baby’s sleep. The disruption is due to the amount of discomfort a baby has through the teething process, and it can be frustrating to both baby and parent. As the good mom that you are, you want to help your…
When you understand why your baby is fighting sleep, it can make it so much easier to adjust and find ways to ease your baby into sleep. The opposite is true. When you can’t figure out why your baby is fighting sleep, it can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and exhausting. As a mom of four and…
Attachment parenting is modeled after secure attachment, however, it takes it to a level that at times is not beneficial to the parent or the child. The attachment theory states that a child develops a secure attachment through the parent responding appropriately and consistently to their emotional and physical needs. Attachment parenting teaches that a…
If you’re a mom, you’re busy. It seems to go along with being a mom. We tend to assure that everyone’s world is turning as it should. Even with moms who have hands-on support from their partners, most moms tend to carry the maternal mental load. So a routine can dramatically improve your day as…
As a Certified Aromatherapist, I’ve been making my own body sprays with essential oils for years. I tend to keep one in the main living area, the bathrooms, and also one in the car. DYI body spray recipes with essential oils are a great way to enjoy a natural scent without the harmful chemicals found in store-bought body sprays. This simple DIY project only needs…
How much oil to put in diffuser comes down to the size of the room, the size of the diffuser, and your goal for diffusing. As a Certified Aromatherapist, I have a lot of people ask me about how much oil to use in their diffusers. So in this article, I’ll give you everything you…
I took a Bradley Method class when I was pregnant with my second child. But, I didn’t practice Bradley Method with my third or fourth natural labors. And I’m sharing why. The way I was introduced to Bradley Method was through a friend after my first was born. I had an average (in today’s standards)…
