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Lavender Essential Oil has been used for over 2500 years starting with Egyptians who used it primarily for perfume. First used by the Quakers in the USA it is now made all over the world. Lavender Essential Oil has so many uses! It is known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Here is how to use it:   Aching Muscled or Stress: Add a few drops to your bath along with some Epsom salts to help soak away aching muscles and relieve stress. Muscle or Join Pain: Massage a few drops mixed with a carrier oil...

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a must have staple in your bathroom as well as your kitchen.  Apple Cider Vinegar has many health benefits when added to your daily hair routine.   Apple Cider Vinegar is naturally anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-fungal.  The acidic nature of apple cider vinegar  makes it perfect to balance the pH of your hair.  Let's explore some really easy home remedies for beautiful healthy hair. Natural Dandruff Treatment: In a bowl or plastic cup mix together equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water, about a cup each.  Before you shampoo massage the mixture into your...

If you’re like us the microwave is one of the most popular appliances in your home.  Because of this,  it’s probably the one that’s in need of constant cleaning.  Many companies market cleaners and specialty chemicals to do the job of brightening this everyday work horse for you.  However, you probably have everything you need, right now in your kitchen, to deep clean and freshen your microwave without the chemicals and without all the tough scrubbing.  If you have some of the following everyday household items you have what it takes to clean your microwave quickly and safely: Vinegar Baking...

Peppermint essential oil has a long history of use, with evidence of its benefits, dating all the way back to 1,000 B.C. in ancient Egyptian pyramids.  Peppermint is a hybrid species which is the combination of spearmint and water mint.  The essential oils are produced using steam distillation of the fresh aerial parts of the flowering plant.   The most active ingredients in peppermint essential oil are menthol which contributes 35-45% and menthone 10-30%.  These two chemicals are what give peppermint its cooling sensation.  Peppermint essential oil has numerous uses for health, home and the garden. Health and Personal Wellness:...