Birthday Giveaway #6: Young Living Lemon Essential Oil

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Lemon essential oil is one of my favorites. I use it for cleaning, scenting homemade body products, and in my drinking water. Carrie of Young Living Oil Lady introduced me to the idea of add a few drops to my water. This can not be done with just any essential oil, but Young Living’s high [...]

Essential Oils for Baby

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Have you ever wondered how to use essential oils with your baby? Or, if it was even safe to do so? I have. I’m sharing what I’ve learned, including a specific listing of which oils are safe for infants and babies, over at Keeper of the Home. Read the full post here. Image Credit Share [...]

All-Natural Winter Skin Care

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Last week I shared some tips for keeping your skin healthy during the winter months at Simple Organic. Since I was on my blogging break, I forgot to tell you about it! Here is an excerpt: Along with frigid temperatures, the winter months bring a variety of skin care challenges. For many of us this [...]

5 Tips for Saving Money on Natural Skincare

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As we learn more about how our skin absorbs the products we slather on, it’s only natural that we desire to use safe alternatives as part of our regular skin care routine. If you’ve taken a peek at some of the organic/natural skin care products on the market, you already know how expensive they can [...]

Interview with Carrie Raab {Young Living Oil Lady}

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Carrie has been sponsoring A Delightful Home for the past few months. I have enjoyed getting to know Carrie and have learned more about essential oils in the process. I recently interviewed Carrie about her journey to a healthy lifestyle and asked a few questions about how she uses essential oils and why she chooses [...]

Soothing Lavender Foot Scrub

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I forgot to alert you all to my post at Frugal Granola last week. If you’d like an easy-to-make scrub to soothe your tired feet after the holidays, then hop on over and read how you can put one together in a few minutes: Soothing Lavender Foot Scrub There are instructions for how to turn [...]

Savvy Teas and Herbs Gift Certificate Giveaway (and the health benefits of tea)

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Image from Savvy Teas and Herbs – Bulk Herb Category. “When I drink tea I am conscious of peace The cool breathe of heaven Rises in my sleeves, and Blows my cares away.” – Chinese Poet Lotung Quote found in 20,000 Secrets of Tea by Victoria Zak   While that  quote may be a little [...]

Three Ways to Use Garlic Medicinally

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You’ve most likely heard how wonderful garlic is for you . . . And you probably know how to eat it . . . Do you know how to take a garlic bath? Hmmm, yeah, I thought it was crazy, too! I’m sharing how and why to take a garlic bath and a few other [...]

Introducing A Delightful Home’s Newest Sponsor: Young Living Oil Lady (Carrie Raab)

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I’m excited to share our newest sponsor with all of you. Carrie Raab of Young Living Oil Lady is a perfect fit for A Delightful Home, since we are slightly obsessed with essential oils around here! Carrie is passionate about healthy living and shares a lot of great information about how to use essential oils [...]

Green Christmas Giveaway Bash: Apple Valley Natural Soap

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I’m excited to be participating in the Dreaming of a Green Christmas Giveaway Bash this week along with several other green bloggers.  We’ll be giving you the opportunity to win green Christmas gifts for your family, friends, or yourself! Be sure to check out the other great giveaways at the end of this post. Today’s giveaway is [...]