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When I grow up, I want to be Martha Stewart. Seriously! Maybe Homeschool Oil Loving Martha! I’m sure many a business minded homemaker thinks she’d love to have the Martha touch… making good things everyday. Beautiful gardens, beautiful food, beautiful […]

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Posted in DIY Recipes, Lifestyle, News, Skin CareTagged diy soap, french green clay, fuller's earth, how to make soap, simple soap project, skin care by Braveheart Essentials • January 19, 2021

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I’ve been an entrepreneur and homeschooling momma caring for my family for decades. I’m passionate about creating a healthy, cozy home loved by all who enter!

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I’m getting a lot of questions about natural ins I’m getting a lot of questions about natural insect repellent ideas. Here’s one idea for your diffuser.
I’m posting in the evening so you can get ready I’m posting in the evening so you can get ready for the morning 🤗Have you ever rolled out on the wrong side of the bed? Not a good way to start the day. Right? On the mornings when you just don’t feel quite ready for the day, follow the next few suggestions...👉 Brew your coffee. 👉 Grab your diffuser and breathe in the goodness of this “Quiet Morning” blend.4 drops Bergamot3 drops Lemon2 drops Peppermint2 drops Lavender👉 Grab your journal and anchor yourself in 5 things you're grateful for this morning. Do you diffuse first thing in the morning?
So, now that we know how to get these yummy-smelli So, now that we know how to get these yummy-smelling compounds into our nostrils, we are going to take a closer look into what oils are good for what purpose. And there is no better topic to kick things off with than that of rest and relaxation!👋 Raise your hand if you could use a little more R&R in your life. Now that we’ve established that is literally all of us… give this diffuser blend a try today!Rest and Relaxation4 drops Serenity2 drops BalanceHave you tried this one yet?
Let’s break down how you can use essential oils Let’s break down how you can use essential oils aromatically.✅ The easiest way is to simply open a bottle and simply breathe in the aroma through the nose. This process is called direct inhalation. Pretty straightforward, right?To enhance this method, place a drop of an oil or blend in the hands, rub them together and then cup around the nose and mouth and breathe in. You can also place drops of oil on a piece of cloth or tissue and hold it close to your face and inhale.✅ The next method is to use an ultrasonic diffuser which is beneficial for affecting mood, cleansing the air, and changing the aroma of a space (think non-toxic Febreze!) Diffusers are devices that can be used to evaporate an oil into the surrounding environment. If you’re like me then you probably have one in each room in your house and have by now tossed all the candles and Plug-ins in the trash. If you haven’t, there is no time like the present.✅ Lastly, you can add essential oils to water or to alcohol (such as vodka) in a spray bottle, and then the mixture can be sprayed in the air, on surfaces, or on the body.Do you use these methods? Which one is your favorite?
Who are my science nerds??? We’re going to get a Who are my science nerds??? We’re going to get a little nerdy 🤓 today because you may be wondering how essential oils affect the emotions. Well, it starts with the Limbic System. What’s that?? Well, let’s dive in!As a person inhales an essential oil, the molecules of the oil go into the back of each nostril to the epithelium patch where the molecules attach to receptors on the cilia hairs. These convert to nerves that send the odor information to the olfactory bulb in the brain. This bulb communicates directly with the amygdala, hippocampus, and other brain structures. Still with me? 🙃🙃🙃 Good! Getting to the good stuff - promise! The amygdala is the center for emotions in the limbic system and it links our sense of smell to our ability to learn emotionally. (Hello👋 EMOTIONAL BRAIN) The capacity to link information and emotions is why essential oils are such a powerful partner in creating and maintaining emotional health.This is EXACTLY why smells will trigger memories more than seeing an image, tasting food, or even listening to music!☀️Some of our most popular oils to start to anchor your emotional brain are citrus oils, as they provoke happy, uplifting, and supportive emotions in most people. As I type this I am reminded I need to defuse more citrus oils in our home.Anyone else feeling that??What is your favorite citrus oil to grab and inhale?

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