Bear Blend aka Focus Blend

Sometimes we all need something to help balance our emotions and help us focus.  This blend works well for our little Miss Bear, but Mama has been known to use it as well!

We simply roll this along the spine, the base of the head, and on the wrists whenever we're having trouble with frazzled emotions or finding it hard to concentrate.  Works like a charm, and smells pretty awesome too!

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Hubtastic Hair and Beard Oil

A few months ago, I finally took the plunge and ordered a Family Physician Kit from doTERRA, along with becoming a Wellness Advocate.  I actually only did it to take advantage of the wholesale prices for my family, but now that I've been using the oils, I can't help but share them. 

For Christmas, I wanted to make something special for my hubby.  He's been wanting something to encourage beard growth as well as combat the receding hairline and thinning he's been noticing.  After searching around a bit, I finally decided on a combo that I hope works for him.

Plus, this stuff smells AMAZING!

Clary Sage helps improve circulation, helps balance hormones, and can act as an aphrodisiac.

White Fir can also help to improve poor circulation, and it also works well as an antimicrobial and antioxidant....

Cedarwood is calming and soothing, and some contemporary research indicates it can help with alopecia.

Rosemary is helpful with greasy hair, hair loss, and inflammation. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Lime revitalizes and tightens skin and connective tissue, and has antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Lavender is very soothing and healing for skin. It also helps against dandruff, with dry and fragile hair, hair loss, inflammation, and itching. Oh, and it can help you spice things up a bit by acting as an aphrodisiac. 

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Buh-Bye B.O.! Homemade coconut oil deoderant

As we use up the rest of our stockpiled deodorant, we began searching for a more natural alternative to keep the B.O. away.  Of course, we all know that I have an unrelenting love for coconut oil, so it was only fitting that a natural substitution would have to include my favorite ingredient. 

Another benefit to this homemade deodorant is that it is gentle and nourishing to the skin, while combating body odor and decreasing perspiration.  Everyone in our home has sensitive skin, so this is sort of a big deal to me!

 

Homemade coconut oil deodorant

What you’ll need:

6-8 Tablespoons solid organic coconut oil
¼ cup baking soda
¼ cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch (arrowroot is preferred)
few drops essential oil of your choice for fragrance (optional)

What to do:

1.       In a bowl, mix equal parts baking soda and arrowroot powder (or corn starch). 

2.       Slowly add coconut oil and combine with a spoon, mixing until the past is firm yet pliable (much like the texture of commercial deodorant). Mix in a few drops of essential oil, if desired.

3.      Spoon into an empty deodorant stick or a small plastic lidded container. 

This recipe makes about 1 cup of homemade deodorant, and should last two adults between 2-3 months with regular, daily use.