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Essential Oils, Handcrafted and Vintage Jewelry, and Other Spoils

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Update to Fool Me Twice

Two months ago, I wrote about my pending breakup with Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medication in Fool Me Twice. PPIs, commonly found in heartburn medications, have been in the news lately because research has found links between PPIs and chronic... Continue Reading →

Vintage Re-Vitalized

Today is a banner day, for two reasons:  Today marks the debut of the Oils & Spoils banner (see above), and this a blog about both Oils and Spoils. Spoils I'm a big waste not, want not type of person,... Continue Reading →

Oils on a Plane

A recurring question is, can I fly with essential oils? Followed by, how do I pack my essential oils to get through security? I frequently travel for work and am pleased to report that taking my essential oils with me... Continue Reading →

Bar Wars: Return of the Lavender

A long time ago, in a shower far, far away...is where a girl can escape for a few minutes and think of nothing, solve a problem or come up with a brilliant idea. Cleansing, refreshing, renewing. Yes, Every Day is... Continue Reading →

Do Essential Oils Really Work?

I frequently get asked, do essential oils really work, or is it just in your head? I was a little taken aback recently when my parents asked me that same question. I admit, I was tempted to respond, does it matter, as long... Continue Reading →

Carried Away: A Guide to Carrier Oils for Essential Oils

When I began my oily journey over a year ago, I was almost as carried away by the many choices of carrier oils with which to pair my essential oils as I was with the many choices of essential oils.... Continue Reading →

Fool Me Twice

While I am very blessed, at the ripe age of 48, to not require any prescription medication, I have had a necessary, long-term affair with NSAIDS and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), an ingredient commonly found in heartburn medications. I mean, I... Continue Reading →

The Scoop on Essential Oil Supplies

In previous blogs, we covered how to buy and ways to use essential oils. So, it follows naturally to figure out where to get supplies with which to use your essential oils to make roll-on bottle blends, creams, soaps, facial... Continue Reading →

Got Essential Oils? Now What?

My second biggest fear regarding essential oils, behind the number one fear of misuse, is that somewhere out there, someone has purchased or been gifted essential oils and has no idea how to use them. Might even be a little... Continue Reading →

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