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Pumpkin Spice Creamer, Without the Scary Additives

Sure, you can grab a pumpkin spice creamer off the shelf, but creating your own is a game-changer. No additives, no mystery ingredients—just pure, comforting goodness. Plus, when you make it yourself, you can adjust the flavors to suit your taste perfectly. It's like a little pumpkin-flavored hug for your coffee!

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Top 10 Ways to Use Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Sweet orange essential oil is derived from the peels of sweet oranges, which are a type of citrus fruit. The sweet orange tree, also known as Citrus sinensis, is believed to have originated in China and was later introduced to Europe and the Americas. Today, sweet oranges are widely cultivated in warm regions around the world, including the United States, Brazil, Spain, and Italy. The essential oil is typically extracted through a process of cold-pressing the peels of the fruit, which helps to preserve its natural properties and fragrance.

Here are the top 10 ways to use sweet orange oil!

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Top 10 Ways to Use Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil is derived from the rind of the lemon fruit and has a fresh, citrus scent that makes it a popular choice for use in a variety of applications, including household cleaning, aromatherapy, and personal care products. The oil is extracted through a process of cold-pressing the lemon rind, which yields a concentrated oil that is high in natural compounds like limonene and citral.

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Nontoxic Ways to Keep Bugs Away this Summer

When I first arrived in Fiji, the bugs LOVED me - my legs were covered in bites from various bugs - ants, mosquitoes, and flies mainly. I didn’t want to be covered in bug bites and risk Dengue, but I also didn’t want to use the toxic bug spray.


So I did what I knew best, and made my own bug spray using essential oils. 

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DIY Nontoxic Spring Cleaning

Spring is finally here, and with it comes the annual tradition of spring cleaning. It's the perfect time to open up your windows, let in some fresh air, and give your home a deep clean after a long winter.

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DIY Hair Growth Serum and Spray

Whether you’re trying to grow out a bad haircut, recover from post-covid hair loss, or just want to grow long and luscious locks, here are a few quick and simple DIYs to encourage growth and keep your hair healthy and strong!

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How to Get Rid of Nail Fungus Naturally 

When I finally got around to it, the doctor prescribed me extremely strong anti-fungal pills. I had to get blood work done to see if my liver was even strong enough to handle the pills, and after that, my stomach could not handle them. I was nauseous, had constant stomach pain, lost my appetite, and was constipated.

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