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. In Japan the orange blossoms were thought to stand for chastity, while in the Middle... Continue Reading →
3 of My Favorite Juice Recipes
I have recently gotten into experimenting with different juice recipes. It's actually been kind of fun to play with different flavors and enjoy the health benefits! I am just starting out, and still learning, but I wanted to share a few of my favorite recipes that I have tried thus far. How To: The most... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Cranberry Orange Chocolate Bark
Ingredients: 1 Organic soy-free dark chocolate bar (at least 75% cacao) ½ cup organic dried cranberries 3-5 drops orange essential oil Optional: sliced almonds Directions: Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.Melt the dark chocolate bar until completely smooth.While still hot, add in the dried cranberries and orange oil (I like a decent amount of... Continue Reading →
Fall Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
Fall has arrived! Hopefully there will be some nice cool weather days in our near future. Whether we end up with a cool fall or not it's always fun to get your home smelling like fall. But instead of heading to the store to buy a fall scented candle, which contain so many toxins for... Continue Reading →
5 of My Favorite Healthy Cleaning Products
You would think that cleaning our house with heavy duty cleaning supplies and sweet smelling air fresheners would be a good thing. Getting rid of germs and those nasty odors that bother us and make guests uncomfortable. A clean home is very important since toxic mold and mildew can easily build up and cause many... Continue Reading →