We have less than a month to go before the most spooktacular holiday of all....Halloween. As a big science fiction fan it is no wonder that Halloween has always been the most appealing holiday for me personally...with witches, vampires, and ghosts. Add to that the pumpkin pies, apple cidar, and candy corn and you have got one spectacular time on your hands. Kids love Halloween because they get to play dress-up and collect candy. But as a parent you may be concerned about all of the unhealthy … [Read more...]
5 Uses for Peppermint Oil
Its becoming more common for people to skip potentially dangerous prescriptions and over the counter drugs for natural alternatives. The great thing about many of these natural products is that they can be beneficial for more than one problem. A great example is peppermint oil. It has been used to help with tons of various problems. Here are a few uses for peppermint oil you may just find yourself trying. Digestive aid The most common use of peppermint oil is aiding in digestion. It helps … [Read more...]
Mood Mists
Oil and water usually don't mix but when it comes to essential oils and water, they form a divine and useful combination. Essential oils are extracted from leaves, fruit peels, petals, and other plant parts and basically they capture nature's subtle fragrances and can work to balance your mood, aromatherapists say. Peppermint and eucalyptus are said to be stimulating and uplifting. Frankincense and lavender are supposed to be relaxing and centering. Spray the air around you, mist your hair or … [Read more...]
Green Cleaning
Today when I made my bi-weekly trip to Whole Foods I decided to replenish my cleaning supplies. So what type of 'green" cleaners do I like? Here was my shopping list: Dr. Bonners Peppermint Liquid Soap Dr. Bronner's SAL SUDS Mountain Green Glass and Surface Cleaner Baking Soda Peppermint Essential Oil I use the baking soda and essential oil to make secnted scrubs for tough jobs like soap scum in the shower, the toilet, or cleaning my oven. I also like to use white vinegar for … [Read more...]
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Spiders
Once the weather warms up it is common to find your house has become a spider habitat. Alternatively when the weather starts to get a bit colder they seek refuge and the issue arises. Now this is not necessarily a bad thing because spiders are very useful in eating bugs. So unless the spiders that have taken up residence in your house are of the dangerous variety like the Brown Recluse or the Black Widow it may be wise to just live and let live. By trying to eliminate spiders from your house you … [Read more...]
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