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Battle Mosquitos With A Natural Repellant

By on June 5, 2011 in Cedarwood, Children, Copaiba, Insect bites, Lavender, Lemongrass, Melaleuca, Natural Home Care, Natural Skin Care, Peppermint, Pet Care, Purification, Thieves, Thyme, Topically

I have been waiting for warmer weather all winter long.   Of course, warm weather often brings mosquitos.    With a little planning, you’ll be able to avoid the sting of these little pests with the use of some natural methods.   History has shown us that mosquito and bug repellents are filled with controversial ingredients,  some like DDT and [...]

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First Aid the Natural Way

By on May 30, 2011 in Allergies, Children, Cuts & Scrapes, Headaches, Insect bites, Natural Skin Care, Rashes, Topically

I knew summer was almost here when my four-year old came in the house with two scraped knees, his brother an hour later with a sliver .   The biggest change  I make in first aid supplies this time of year is simply buying more band-aids for my portable oils case.  I also stock up [...]

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Ants Steer Clear of Essential Oils

By on May 8, 2011 in Insect bites, Natural Home Care, Peppermint, Purification

It’s been a long winter and I’ve looked forward to Spring.   I admit that this year more than ever I’ve anticipated the bloom of daffodils and tulips, the green grass and the budding trees.  Then the ants appeared, in my breakfast room.  I had forgotten how they had gotten comfortable in my dining area last [...]

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