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Top Ways to Use Essential Oils with Kids this Summer

Summer is my favorite season. As a kid, I was outside everyday in the summer - swimming, running through the sprinklers, climbing trees, on the swing set, playing in the creek, all the outside things. I’m still outside everyday in the summer and doing a lot of the same things, and now I get to do these same summer fun activities with my nephews and niece. Here are some ways I’m using essential oils for myself and the kids this summer!

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The Dark Side of Fragrances: Unveiling the Toxic Ingredients + Side Effects

I remember spraying Japanese Cherry Blossom from Bath and Body Works all over myself every day when I was in high school. In college, I upgraded to JLo’s signature perfume. The thought of it makes me cringe a little bit because now I would NEVER. Perfumes and cologne are made typically made synthetic fragrances that comes with side effects. 

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5 Non-Toxic Cleaning DIYs you Need to Make

Store Bought cleaning brands are full of toxins that can irritate your eyes, lungs, and throat, cause a rash, disrupt your hormones, and even cause infertility. We don’t even need those ingredients in the cleaners - there are nontoxic ingredients that work just as well if not better! Not only are DIY cleaners better for you, your family, your home, they’re also better for the environment and much more sustainable! Here are all the DIY recipes you’ll need to clean this year!

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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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How to Get the Best Night's Sleep with Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in our body's functions, such as regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure. It also helps with the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles. However, our body cannot produce magnesium on its own, so we need to obtain it through our diet or supplements.

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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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