As the days grow shorter and the cold weather settles in, we naturally spend more time indoors; winter invites us to create spaces that nurture warmth, wellness and mental clarity….
DIY Shower Steamers 🛁 Bath Melts
i’ve been taking in the last whispers of summer while feeling that unmistakable shift in the air ~
you too?…
Easy Apricot Ginger Jam (15 Minutes!)
DIY Rosewater Skin Toner/Refresher
in polyvagal theory, glimmers are small moments of joy, calm and safety when our biology is in a place of connection
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Tummy Soothing Tea {Mint, Ginger, Fennel}
An herbal tea blend (tisane) designed to support your digestive comfort and vitality while keeping you warm & cozy; this tisane is ideal after meals to help you relax and digest but you’ll benefit from its comfort any time of day ~ as you will see in the research highlights below, the ingredients offer broad ranging support for different situations and the tea itself is very soothing with sweet, warm, peppery notes and a hint of anise flavor….
Honey-Oat Facial Scrub
Summer is a perfect time to experience this soothing & gentle exfoliating scrub made from all natural anti-inflammatory ingredients found in your pantry (fully edible too!)
Great for sloughing off dead skin cells, removing debris and unclogging pores packed with mineral-based sunblock (or is that just me? i look like casper the ghost these day coming in and out of the lap pool, stuff is like glue!) — beyond its cleansing function, this emollient rich exfoliant will leave your skin feeling oh so soft and radiant….
DIY Deep Soothing Mango Butter Balm
Sun-kissed lips and dehydrated skin will love this deep soothing balm made from a base of mango butter, beeswax and coconut oil and gently fragranced with essential oils of mandarin, lavender and cedarwood — basically, you’ll want to keep a jar of this heavenly moisturizer in every room in the house (and maybe toss one into the glove compartment too!)….
DIY Rose Petal Tea
Forget the margaritas this summer and invite the girls over for rose tea instead!
(Okay, maybe do both)….
DIY Migraine & Tension Relief Roll-On
This all natural essential oil fusion has been created to soothe tension headaches, migraine and nausea. The blend offers cooling, stabilizing properties to help relieve tension and tightness while supporting calm and restoring equilibrium.
Some of the more common contributors to migraine and tension headaches include: hormonal fluctuations, environmental factors (weather/barometric pressure changes/exposure to synthetic fragrances/artificial light/other pollutants), stress — both emotional and structural (tech neck is a thing) and dietary triggers.
Understanding your personal triggers can be one of the most helpful ways to prevent and minimize onset. Lifestyle approaches and holistic health modalities, including aromatherapy, can be supportive when headache/migraine does occur.
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DIY Foot Soak with Tea Tree Oil & Epsom Salt
I recently read a snippet from a Mom who’s parenting advice can be summarized as: got a problem? just add water. Run the sprinkler, turn on the kettle, draw a bath, wash the dog, water the garden. I love this.
Wellness through water — sanus per aquam — spa….