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Top 7 Reasons to Use Essential Oils

I had been living with nervousness and digestive issues for so long that I truly believed that was how my life would always be.  One day my sister brought me an essential oil to try and I humored her because that’s what sisters are for.  I was surprised to feel the oil work almost instantly.  All the stress from the whole day melted away and I felt a wave of calm wash over me.  A little while later, I tried another[Read more]

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DIY Aromatherapy Play Dough

It’s that time of year again.  The kids are out of school and you may be looking for ways to not only entertain them, but to keep them learning throughout the Summer.   Why not turn play time in to learning time by making aromatherapy playdough?  This activity is a perfect way to teach kids about aromatherapy and essential oils.  By using a variety of colors and oils you help them identify new scents and the plants from which they[Read more]

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Essential Oils in the Classroom

School can be a wonderfully rewarding experience for teachers and students alike, but the pressures of getting the work load done can create a lot of stress and anxiety.  Not to mention the fact that schools are magnets for germs and odors. Many teachers and schools throughout the country are incorporating essential oils in to their classrooms and hallways to support a calm learning and teaching environment and maintain everyone’s health. Explain to your students why you put oils on yourself[Read more]