If you want a little pick me up for the holidays, try my Three Christmas gifts oil blend. It will keep you stress free and confident all season long.
Not only does it help you relax, it will also boost your mood all while enhancing your libido and endurance to continue through.
Who doesn’t want that? It smells so good you will want to use it all year long.
The Three Christmas Gifts- boost your holiday mood.
1 pt vanilla
2 pts orange
3 pts frankincense
2 pts mrryh
2 pts lavender
Sweet orange
Citrus x sinensis
Citrus sinensis
Other known names: blood orange, navel oranges, tangerine, sweet orange group
Family name: rutaceae
Native land: china
Cultivation: world wide
Enjoys warm climates best.
Parts used: blossoms, fruit pule or rine, juice, leaf, wood, and essential oils
Key constituents:
Vitamin C, calcium, citric acid, essential oil, flavonoids, and fiber.
Affinity:
Immune system, musculoskeletal system, blood sugar level balance, body and life
Taste:
Sweet, bitter, sour
Smell:
Sweet
Tingles my nose
Actions:
Cleansing, energizing, Immune boosting, anti-microbial,Blood sugar regulation, Balancer,Warming stimulating
Planet: sun
Element: fire
Dosha
Season: summer
Preparations: eat raw fruit, juice, Cook with , dry, dried rine in tea, cleaning, vinegar, and tinctures,
Bucket Liquid laundry Soap
Janelle McCoy
2018
1 cup washing soda
1 cup baked soda
1 cup Bora
10 oz shaved bar soap
8 liters of hot water
60 drops Essential oils
Add dry ingredients to 5 gallon bucket, pour 4 liters of boiling water and stir. Once soap and soda’s are dissolved add other 4 liters of water, once cooled to 180° or less add essential oils. Store in bucket.
Use ½ to 3/4 cup of gel for a load.
Sore Muscles Bath Salts #1
3 DR frankincense oil
2 dr Eucalyptus oil
7 dr Rosewood
4 dr patchouli oil
3 Dr vanilla oil
5 ml Hemp seed oil
1 ½ c sea salts
1 ½ c Epson salt
1 c baking soda
1/3 magnesium flakes
__ Castile soap
Leave in hair conditioner spray
Decoction/infusion
3c water
2 tbs marshmallow root
pinch of ceder wood
1 green tea bag
1 tbs hibiscus
1 tbs chamomile
1 tbs nettle
simmer marshmallow root and ceder wood for 20 mins turn off heat and infuse all other herbs strain once water is cooled.
Once cool add:
2 c Decoction
½ c aloe Vera gel
10 drops VG
4 drops argon essential oil
40 drops lavender essential oil
4 drops Vitamin E oil
Please read this disclaimer.
I have been surprised with all the feedback I have been getting about my vapor rub lately. I never thought it would be so popular. I had whipped up a quick batch last year and immediately gave it away to friends and family members. I never received feed back until now and boy is it nice to hear how well it has helped other families. I decided while filling yet another order I would share how I made it with the world!
The best part of JEM’s Vapor Rub is that it doubles as a Neosporin or Mel-a-gel. Not only will it sooth your congestion you can also use it on cuts, scraps and other booboo’s as well. We have even used it to help bug bites stop itching. Okay I lied the BESTEST part about this vapor rub is that it is petroleum and other harmful chemical FREE!
Now normally I would say the Essential oils are optional but for this recipe they are NOT optional. The essential oils are what makes the vapor rub, vapor rub. I have researched what goes into Vick’s and which oils have healing properties that helps with congestion. Of course you could always add to this list, but I would seriously recommend not taking any of these out.
What you need to make an all natural vapor rub:
Steps:
** When doubled, the recipe will make three small 4 oz mason jars worth of vapor rub. **
Once hardened you can use it just like vapor rub. Apply to chest, back, neck, feet and even under your nose (no, not IN your nose silly). This vapor rub is safe for the whole family. When using it on babies I would suggest keeping it off of their face. (Just in case, you wouldn’t want anything getting into babies eye, nose or mouth) When my kids were babies I applied it to their feet and put socks on them. I still do this for Things 3 and 4 and even Mr. JEM when he’s feeling yucky.
If you don’t have time or the ingredients to make your own, check out JEM’s Eclectic Home Etsy store for a chance to have your very own 
container of JEM’s Vapor Rub land right in your mail box right in time for cold and flu season.
I hope you enjoy this chemical free version of Vapor Rub. I know that my family does.
Check out my post…I Hacked Burt’s Bees Hand Salve for another DIY recipe.
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Namaste ❤
JEM
Even as a child, I have always had this strong pull to save the earth. As I grew up and learned more and more about the lifestyle I wanted to live and teach my children; the green movement came out like a bang. Now it’s all about lessening your footprint, global warming is no joke. The Poles are melting faster than ever, as our ocean levels grow; our freshwater supply is shrinking.
I decided the only way to help was to go green; all natural, chemical free. Call it what you will, I wanted to do my part to keep my family healthy and help mother earth as much as possible.
We started by using store bought green cleaning supplies, the cheap ones are still full of junk and the actual chemical-free, all-natural kind are super costly. I needed to cut my budget and still stay true to cleaning as “green” as possible. I started to researched how to make my own cleaning supplies, first was all purpose cleaner, than laundry soap, body products and so on. I will not lie; I do not use only 100% homemade cleaning supplies, YET! I cannot seem to prefect dishwasher tablets/detergent, and with a family of 6 the dishwasher is a lifesaver. (Maybe I should start making the kids hand wash dishes, ha!) I figured I would share my first and most important recipe to me with you.
All purpose cleaner. We call it Green Cleaner because the first batch I added food color to make it green. But food coloring is also not good for you, so I decided to stop coloring it. I based my recipe off of this article Homemade Cleaning Products: All-Purpose Cleaner, this recipe was to make a small amount at a time, I don’t know about you but I don’t have time to make cleaner every few days. I wanted to make at least a month’s worth at a time, so I had to reconfigure the amounts, I played around with them a few times, using my knowledge of essential oils and the other ingredients. I finally started to notice we were getting sick less and less. My body felt better overall, I didn’t have to scrub as hard to clean stains off the counters, stove or tub or worry that my son sprayed his sisters in the face. I got it, I thought!
Not only did it do what I wanted it to, the gallon juice jug I reused to make it in, was lasting us 4-6 months to get through. Not only was it lasting longer than store bought cleaners, it also cost me less than $2.00 to make. I call that a win-win! Wouldn’t you?
All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate
Make sure you add the vinegar to dry products before you add anything else. Shake well, once the reaction stops foaming add half the water, then add the castile soap. Shake well. Fill the bottle the rest of the way with hot water. Now add the oils. Shake well.
Makes a gallon.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE.
To fill a spray bottle with all purpose cleaner add half water half cleaner. Shake well.
The all purpose cleaner can be use in mop bucket for floors, just add a few ounces of cleaner then fill the bucket up.
Hints:
Do you have any homemade cleaner success stories?
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Honeysuckle
Lonicera caprifolia
Also known as: woodbine
There is over 180 honeysuckle species around the world. These plants can be shrubs or vining plants. The vine maybe invasive.
The aerial parts is most commonly used, to include seeds, leaves, and flowers.
It is a calming relaxant that can uplift ones mood.
Honeysuckle is thought to clear hear wind and toxins from the blood and liver. It is a wonderful cleansing and detoxifying herb.
For the skin it soothes, rashes, blemishes and promotes a youthful glow. Add honeysuckle essential oils to your shampoo and conditioner to eliminate dry brittleness, creating a smoother silky texture.
Honeysuckle can be used in a tea, as a diuretic and improves digestive disorders. It’s antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties can reduce fevers, sore throats, influenza, and ulcers. Is beneficial to those with lung problems and chronic coughs. Some may say it is helpful for staphylococcus and staphylococcal bacterial cases.
The leaves of the honeysuckle plant had astringent tendencies that can be used as a oral gargle and mouthwash.
Honeysuckle is said to promote erotic dreams, uplift ones heart, and promotes peace of mind. Diffuse, to improve sleep, relaxation, and relationships.
Safe to eat, use topically, and defuse.
Eczema is a common skin condition that effects a large number of people in our society. In How to Control Eczema Holistically you can find the many reasons that can cause it to rear its irritating spots. Most individuals that have eczema troubles tend to have skin that does not hold onto moisture. The lack of moisture can lead to itchy skin. A great way to increase your skin’s moisture level is to increase the amount of beneficial oils you apply to your skin.
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Oils can increase your body’s ability to lock in moisture internally and externally.
Internally boosting skin’s moisture is not too hard of a task. Adding a few things into your diet can boost your glow and help control eczema flareups. You need a healthy amount of fatty essential acids. I know everyone is always talking about omega’s but it is true the best way to boost your body’s health is to feed it what it needs. Most eczema suffers are deficient in omega 3’s. Our body can not produce omega 3’s on its own with out help from omega 3 rich foods. About 10% may have a deficiency from omega 6’s. The people who are deficient in omega 6’s tend to suffer from allergies. You can easily adjust these deficiencies by boosting your omega 3 intake. If you do not see an improvement or symptoms worsen you then know you need to look into increasing your omega 6’s.
Increasing your Fatty Essential Acids can be done by adding foods like these to your diet.
Avocado, butters, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, seafood, high-quality grass fed beef, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, spinach, kale, other leafy greens, water crests, and even Brussels sprouts.
Adding a supplement to your daily regiment can also be beneficial. You should always contact a medical professional before adding supplements to your regiment. Especially if you are on any medications.
Fish oil: May reduce leukotriene b4(an inflammatory substance that plays a roll in eczema) and is also high in omega 3, and 6
Evening Prim Rose oil: Helps to reduce itching and EFA gamma- linclenic acid (which acts as an anti-inflammatory
Borage oil: Also contains EFA gamma-linolenic acid
Externally you can support eczema flare ups by applying oils or butters right on your skin. Applying directly to skin can improve skin’s ability to lock in moisture. The skin absorbs the products you apply to it, which is why picking healthy high-quality products is so very important. A lot of brands claim to heal eczema and it may seem that they do ease itching patches, but what they really do is mask the symptoms. They are not getting to the root of the problem and can sometimes cause flareups to worsen with time. Since Atopic dermatitis can be caused by allergies staying away from ingredients like isopropyl alcohol, diethanolamine, SLS(sodium lauryl sulfate), parabens, petroleum, mineral oil, synthetic preservatives and fragrances should help keep flareups under control. These ingredients are allergenic in nature and can cause over drying.
Natural ingredients like mango butter, shea butter and beeswax are spectacular for dry scaly skin. They are full of antioxidants and minerals that improves skins function and leaves you with a wonderful natural glow. They are easily absorbed and when mixed with the right herbs or essential oils can support the underlying cause of eczema. They provide a healthy barrier between your skin and the outside world allowing your skin to relax and reset. They prevent over drying while nourishing your body with vitamins and minerals. You can use these ingredients alone, create your own wonderful moisturizers or even purchase holistic brands of eczema friendly moisturizers.
Mango butter
Shea Butter
Cocoa butter
Coconut oil
Beeswax
Massage therapy: Daily massage can improve circulation to your skin stimulating its ability to heal damaged skin, improving it’s elasticity which locks in moisture. Massage reduces stress and anxiety which may be one of the underlying causes of eczema rashes. A quick massage can be very helpful in relaxing and moisturizing an individual suffering from eczema flareups. Daily massage can be preformed on yourself or on your loved ones and is especially useful after a shower or bath. Using oils that are packed full of skin healthy vitamins and minerals will nourish your skin and body. You want to use carrier oils that are beneficial to our bodies. Carrier oils can be used for cooking, creating moisturizing body care products or as a massage oil base. You can infuse carrier oils with herbs or use them straight on your skin. The use of a carrier oil is important when applying essential oils to your skin. The carrier oil will help dilute the high concentration of essential oils.
Sesame oil
Hemp Seed Oil
Safflower oil
Jojoba oil
Avocado oil
Sun Flower oil
Grape seed oil
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Essential oils helps to give the moisturizer an extra boost. Just like herbs, essential oils also have health promoting properties. Essential oils are highly concentrated and because of this property you must always dilute essential oils and use them sparingly. The dilution can be different from person to person. Always research any essential oil before using it on children, pets, elderly or while pregnant.
Here are some essential oils that support eczema:
Lavender
Tea Tree
Rosemary
Thyme
Marjoram
Frankincense
Myrrh
German Chamomile
Benzoin
Litsea Cubeba
Clove
Rose
Eucalyptus
Fennel
Bergamot
Rose Geranium
Turmeric
Black pepper
As you can see there are so many essential oils that can be beneficial. This is why you need to research and try new ones until you find the perfect fit for your family.
Bath soaks:
Using bath soaks can also be a way to use oils. Adding a few drops of carrier oils and essential oils can not only help your mind you can also help your skin lock in moisture. The oils attach to the salt making it easier for your skin to absorb them in. reducing your anxiety and stress can also reduce flare ups.
You really want to find out the underlying cause. Correcting eczema internally, while supporting flareups with a good quality moisturizers to soothe eczema
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http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/essential-fatty-acids
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/eczema
https://theherbalacademy.com/choosing-essential-oil-carriers/
Janelle McCoy 