The kids are out of school. They are home all day. By this point in the summer, they might be driving each other, and you, a little crazy! The Serenity blend is a must have for mood management when everyone needs to take a chill pill! Diffuse or apply to temples or the back of your neck to calm emotions and tension, promote relaxation and a restful sleeping environment. You can also add a few drops to your bath to[Read more]
It’s that time of year! You are either hustling trying to get summer body ready, or sticking with your New Year’s resolution and hitting the gym a few times a week! Either way, good for you!! Being active is an important part of staying or getting healthy! I love to keep some secret weapons in my gym bag! Want to know what they are? Breathe blend helps me breathe easier during and after my workouts! But my FAVORITE secret weapon[Read more]
Summer time isn’t complete without a tasty cocktail. This tasty treat also comes with the added health benefits of oils! Ingredients: 15-20 mint leaves 1 ½ cups coconut water ¾ cup pineapple juice 4 oz. rum 1-2 tsp raw honey 6 drops Lime essential oil or juice of 1-2 fresh limes Directions: Split mint leaves into 2 glasses Muddle the mint. Add ice Add other ingredients to the cocktail shaker Shake well and pour mixture into glasses Garnish with lime[Read more]
What better way to use up vegetables in your fridge than to add them to a breakfast dish. I had some veggies that I needed to use up so today I made a frittata. Now, typically frittatas can take a long time to prepare and bake. I decided I wanted my meal fast and I didn’t want to turn on the oven. I prepared and cooked mine on the stove-top in less than 30 minutes and it turned out very[Read more]
How many times have you woken up determined to incorporate (and stick to) a laundry list of new healthy habits only to fall off the wagon the very next day? It takes two weeks to form a new habit, yet most of us go for the all or nothing approach and we try to form too many new habits at once.
This is a healthy version of the taco without the carb-loaded shell. You won’t even miss it I promise! Now that Summer has arrived there are a plethora of squash at the Farmer’s Market. My absolute favorite is Zucchini with it’s beautiful dark green peel. Zucchini is a very low calorie vegetable with no saturated fats or cholesterol. It’s high in anti-oxidants and is a great source of potassium which helps with bringing electrolytes to the cells and with countering[Read more]