This morning I made a division from my lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) plant. Crushing a blade between my fingers released into my immediate vicinity a most pleasant, sunny, refreshing aroma. It was a lovely garden moment, captured and preserved in my olfactory memory. I have found that lemongrass essential oil truly captures the aromatic character of […]
With summer here I’ve been spending more time being physically active. Between swimming at the pool, taking Chen Taijiquan classes and hiking in Colorado, at times I’ve been left sore, stiff and in need of some caring for my body. One of my favorite therapeutic pleasures is also one of the most simple .. a
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With summer here I’ve been spending more time being physically active. Between swimming at the pool, taking Chen Taijiquan classes and hiking in Colorado, at times I’ve been left sore, stiff and in need of some caring for my body. One of my favorite therapeutic pleasures is also one of the most simple .. a
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This morning, I picked a fresh batch of sweetly scented blossoms. They have gone into a mason jar, been covered with grape alcohol, and left to sit and infuse the liquid with olfactory bliss. Those of you who don’t have fresh citrus blossoms to infuse, can still enjoy this subtropical fun! I’ve found that Neroli
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This morning, I picked a fresh batch of sweetly scented blossoms. They have gone into a mason jar, been covered with grape alcohol, and left to sit and infuse the liquid with olfactory bliss. Those of you who don’t have fresh citrus blossoms to infuse, can still enjoy this subtropical fun! I’ve found that Neroli
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As I took a stroll through the garden this morning, the air was humid and heavy with the luscious scent of citrus blossoms. The sweet orange and myer lemon trees are just coming into bloom and delightfully perfuming the breeze. A lovely way to begin any day! I’ve discovered first hand that if you don’t
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As I took a stroll through the garden this morning, the air was humid and heavy with the luscious scent of citrus blossoms. The sweet orange and myer lemon trees are just coming into bloom and delightfully perfuming the breeze. A lovely way to begin any day! I’ve discovered first hand that if you don’t
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This is the diaper ointment I made for my sons when they were that age. I hope it keeps your baby’s bottom as happy as it did my cloth diapered boys’. ~ Make it yourself! ~ Diaper Ointment Recipe Clean and dry baby’s skin before sparingly applying this ointment to the diaper area.A great way
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This is the diaper ointment I made for my sons when they were that age. I hope it keeps your baby’s bottom as happy as it did my cloth diapered boys’. ~ Make it yourself! ~ Diaper Ointment Recipe Clean and dry baby’s skin before sparingly applying this ointment to the diaper area.A great way
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Have you got your bottle of Tea Tree oil? While rummaging through the medicine cabinet for my vitamins this morning I noticed the little bottle of Tea Tree oil that I keep in there and was reminded of just how wonderful this oil is and how essential it is in my home’s medicine cabinet! Tea
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