Luxury Lotion Bars with Soothing Essential Oils
Living in the Rocky Mountains is generally tough on the skin. Winter’s harsh weather (with the heat on constantly in my home) wrecks havoc on my hands. By spring I […]
The Many Scents of Ylang Ylang
In a previous blog post I discussed the uses of Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) essential oil, but I only hinted at its scent. It can be quite difficult to describe […]
Copper Alembic Stills for Essential Oils
Expo West, which is the largest natural products trade show in America, attracts all manner of natural manufacturers and retailers. I have attended off and on for the past 15 […]
Forest Bathing on Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and a great opportunity to celebrate the planet and our connection to it. What better way to do that than being involved in Shinrin-yoku, a term […]
Essential Oils and Cat Safety
As a cat and essential oil lover, I have always been interested in the safe use of Aromatherapy around felines. From the start, I was taught that cats’ bodies do […]
Bring on the Clean and Essential Oil Giveaway
It has been warm lately here in Colorado, so much so that my grass is green already. That can only mean one thing – spring is really here! It’s time […]
7 Tips for Daily Wellness
The beginning of a year feels bright with the hope of the good things we will start doing for ourselves. But after a few weeks, self-care can fall by the […]
Avoid the Flu Using Essential Oils
Everywhere you look you find people worried about getting the flu. This year’s flu season, which began in October, has hit hard and caused concern. The unease may be warranted, […]
Fragrant Fennel
On a recent trip to the market I saw fresh fennel bulbs. Although the plant is not harvested locally this time of year, it is shipped in from other areas. […]
Breathing in the Scent of Pine
Here in the Rocky Mountains we are seeing gorgeous vistas of snow-covered ground highlighted by evergreen trees. The conifers of pine and spruce are bountiful in this region and are […]
