Getting back to basics for the lost foundations of life
If you had asked me a year ago where I saw myself a year down the road, I wouldn't have been able to tell you. Last Christmas I was finding it difficult to imagine anything else but the present struggle. . .I most certainly never thought that only a few months would find me here.... Continue Reading →
Ah! The lively smell of peppermint! I stirs festive feelings within us as we are reminded of the Christmas season and some of our favorite treats: Peppermint bark, candy canes, peppermint ice cream and lattes. . .and we could probably go on. . . We all love the taste of it, but what are the... Continue Reading →
Thieves History This special essential oil blend was created from research based on stories about a group of thieves during the 15th-century who would rub oils and spices on themselves to avoid contracting the plague while they robbed the bodies of the dead and dying. At a time when it seemed impossible to be in... Continue Reading →
In most parts of the country, it's that time of year! It's time for the delicious tastes and smells of pumpkins, apples, and cinnamon! Cinnamon oil is much more potent than the dried spice and it contains compounds that are not found in the cinnamon spice. Cinnamon History Cinnamon bark oil is extracted from the... Continue Reading →
Orange. Yet another delicious. . .and nutritious. . .oil with a rich history and so many uses and benefits! Orange History Oranges are among the oldest cultivated fruit and were mentioned in ancient Chinese literature as far back as 2400 BC.ย In Japan the orange blossoms were thought to stand for chastity, while in the Middle... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but when I think of a smell that makes me think of summer, I immediately think of lemons! They are light, refreshing, and so hydrating during those really hot months. So get ready to pull out your bottle of lemon oil several times throughout the season! Lemon History Lemons and... Continue Reading →
The Chosen has created a stir among so many people, believers and non believers alike. For some, it has brought good news, hope, and a new perspective on the Bible, its words, and the characters we "know so well". For others, it has brought about some controversies and opened the door to some rather nasty,... Continue Reading →
I want to dedicate this post to my amazing father, who taught me what it means to follow God with all my heart and to live a life based on truth and excellence. The Importance of a Father's Role A father has a unique influence that others do not have. We all want our fathers... Continue Reading →
I want to dedicate this post to my wonderful mother, who showed me what it is like to be a selfless, wise and strong woman after God's own heart. In a time when the glory and blessings of motherhood are being erased by the transgender movement, the push for abortion and the feminist rage, I... Continue Reading →
This time last year I went out on a half mile run in my running shorts and tank top. Then I tried to cool off as I finished the last of my gift wrapping, while watching one of my favorite non-holiday shows, just trying to make it through another Christmas. At that time, I had... Continue Reading →
Preserving Foundations 