Tag: lavender
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American Council of the Blind convention products and schedule for where to find me 
I’m very excited to be attending the American Council of the Blind convention again this year. Below, you will find a list of the products I will be selling, information about the products so you’ll know about how to use them and what they contain and information on where to…
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Enjoy spring cleaning with essential oils!
I used to hate cleaning! And it wasn’t really the effort of doing the cleaning myself. With the level of chronic pain I deal with, it’s not something I can do for myself most of the time. No, what I hated was the smell! The awful, strong, chemical smells of…
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It’s An Oily World After All: Essential oils Around the World
I had the great honor to talk about essential oils from all around the world at the American Council of the Blind convention this year. For those who haven’t heard of ACB before, it’s an organization of blind and sighted people who gather to advocate for people who are blind.…
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Butterflies and rainbows: the promise of change and growth
In the northern hemisphere it’s spring, the season of new beginnings. Flowers begin to poke out of the ground and bloom. Trees grow new, green leaves and we can hear the sounds of animals coming back north or waking up as temperatures rise. Where I lived for most of my…
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The Beauty of Springtime Bogos! How to Get Osmanthus.
I love Bogos! When Doterra brings out the bogos, you never know what you’ll see, but you know it’s going to be good. This week has an especially good Bogo for those who want to make my blends like Thrive and Shine. So let’s talk about the Bogos and what…
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A Soothing Blend For Serenity Inside Your Skull
It’s not easy living in today’s society. We face tension, stress and soreness. While essential oils can’t solve our problems, they can provide for a relaxing atmosphere. We can all use relaxation! People who deal with occasional soreness and tension in the head and neck may find essential oils valuable.…
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How You Can Use oils To Enjoy Valentine’s Day Even Though You Might Be Single
I used to be a Valentine’s Day grinch. I’ve always been single and hated the fact that I never had anyone to celebrate Valentine’s Day with. I was one of those people who had to point out how Valentine’s Day was just a way for corperations to make money. But…
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Scent + Sound = Comfort: How to use Music to Enhance the Benefits of Essential Oils
Many people think that because I’m blind, I can suddenly hear, taste, feel, and smell better. The truth is, I can’t. That said, I do pay attention to my other senses more because I’m less distracted by my site. Also, I use my other senses and don’t rely on my…
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Tame Your Tension with This Teddy Bear of a Blend
Tension, stress, anxiety or whatever you want to call it, we all face it. I don’t know many people who like it. So it’s fortunate that we have many coping tools to deal with tension. I use many different coping skills such as deep breathing, stretching, yoga or relaxing music.…
Nickie’s Nook: Oils and Books 