On the lighter side, today, I'm bringing you the latest tips and tricks for the flourishing garden you'd love to have that loves you back! Whether your garden includes flowers or vegetables, these tips are what you need. They work great for your house plants too!
This hydrangea was a deep rich blue until I dumped a couple of gallons of coffee grounds on it!Just another fun thing you can do - naturally!
Discovering the Power of Essential Oils in Your Garden! 🌱
Are you looking for a natural and effective way to keep your garden healthy and pest-free? Look no further! In this edition of The Green Thumb Gazette (just kidding), we delve into the wonders of using essential oils in gardening. The precious, pure organic extracts that I'm sharing about not only add health and fragrance to our lives but they also work as potent tools for controlling pests and diseases in our beloved gardens. Even pest control companies are using them!1
Please remember that inexpensive essential oils may be just as harmful as...
Read more...I LOVE spring these days, but I used to have terrible allergies! I suffered all year long, but springtime was the worst... and the the headache that came along with all the other symptoms typically turned into a sinus infection - putting me in a brain fog.
And then there's spring cleaning - well let's just say, it's not my fave. And it bothers me that most cleaning products are terrible for brain health and therefore bad for your mental health!
TIPS for Combatting Pollen & Spring Allergies:
Because I frequently got sinus infections as a result of allergies, and my husband and I both snore 💤 if our sinuses aren't really clear, our personal nighttime diffuser blend is 6 drops of Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Thieves. This blend keeps us...
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It's spring!! And time to do that deep clean, but I know you care about your pets and family and don't want to have worry about their little paws1 absorbing chemical residue or your little one's2 hands and knees crawling on a freshly cleaned floor. Or, does your family abide by the 5 or 10 second rule . . .
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It's scent is soft and crisp and a little bit sweet as opposed to the tart aroma of Lemon.
How To Use Jade Lemon
Diffuse
Create an inviting aroma and bring the mood up in your
Finding helpful hacks when you want to make your home a non-toxic zone can be a Godsend - especially if you are on a budget. You can use all of our products in unconventional ways because all of our products are non-toxic and safe.
In this post, find out how to:
- remove rust
- keep bugs away (with suggestions from the National Pesticide Information Center)
- get red wine out of your carpet
- how to reduce static in your laundry
- and more...
CITRONELLA ESSENTIAL OIL
Historically, crushed Citronella leaves were used to deter insects. Ancient Chinese cultures found Citronella to be an effective treatment for rheumatic pain. In numerous cultures and countries, the citronella leaves have been used for treating menstruation problems, digestive problems, fevers, intestinal parasites, and insect repellants.
Read more..."Get that away from me!"
Have you ever been with someone who said that? I have - many times! It's always someone who knows what their triggers are - for some it's perfume, for others it's air fresheners, cleaning supplies, smoke etc. . . Unfortunately most of us don't know what our triggers are!
All we know is that we have sinus problems, migraines, sore throats, asthma attacks or breakouts of eczema way way too often. Or maybe your ears get stopped up, your eyes itch, you sneeze or. . . the list goes on and on. We suffer, but we don't know why! If we don't know our triggers, how can we relieve our chronic issues? There is a way. And it is SO very worth it!!
Most commercial cleaning products are full of super nasty, 'get-that-away-from-me' ingredients. According to the American Lung Association, the ingredients in most commercial solutions, sprays, and scrubs can:
- Be air pollutants
- Contain harmful chemicals
- Be flammable or corrosive
- Irritate eyes and/or throat
- Cause headaches
- Contribute to health issues such as chronic respiratory problems and allergic reactions
It's important to note that many ingredients that are legal in the US have been banned in...
