Recipes

Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap

Have you ever wanted to make all-natural hand soap? I have wanted to try but wasn't sure where to start. Here is the recipe:

1. Fill your dispenser 1/5 full of Castile soap.

2. Fill the rest with water. Be sure to leave room at the top for the pump.

3. Put 10-15 drops of Thieves essential oil. This is an important step, since Thieves contains antibacterial properties. It smells great too!!

That's all you do!!! Enjoy!

Chocolate Peppermint Bars

In our home we love chocolate!!! My daughter, Victoria, came up with this recipe that we make every couple of days!! The thing I like most about this recipe is that you don't need to feel guilty when enjoying a treat!! This is really quite heathy. The coconut oil, raw honey and oats are all wonderful ingredients! Enjoy!!

1. 3 cups of coconut oil.

2. 1/2 cup of raw honey.

3. 2 heaping Tbsp of cocoa powder.

4. 1/2 cup of shredded coconut.

5. 1 1/2 cups of oats.

6. 9 drops of peppermint oil (or as desired).

Whip the coconut oil and honey until well blended. Add and mix in the cocoa powder. Next, place your dry ingredients into the mixing bowl. Once well blended, be sure to drop the peppermint oil in! Spread on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Place in the freezer for 45 minutes, then slice into desired shape. Store in the freezer.

Please Note: Only use therapeutic grade essential oils, as others can be toxic.

Make Your Own Sore Throat Spray

Guest Post by Stacy McDonald

April 13, 2012

1 oz. Vodka

1 oz. Purified Water

10 drops Thieves Essential Oil Blend

5 drops Therapeutic Grade Peppermint or Lemon essential oil

2 drops Stevia

Blend together and store in a dark glass spray bottle. Spray 1-2 squirts on the back of throat for soothing relief.

Only use therapeutic grade essential oils, since lower quality oils may be toxic.

Natural Tub Scrub

Guest Post by Stacy McDonald.

  NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Natural Tub Scrub

1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup liquid Castille soap 10-20 drops of essential oil (Thieves®, peppermint, rosemary, lemon, or Citrus Fresh™ ) Pour baking soda into a medium size bowl. Add your soap a little at a time, stirring constantly. Mix in your essential oils. Store in an airtight container and use to scrub tubs, sinks, and tile.

How to Make Your Own First Aid Spray

Guest-post by Stacy McDonald.

APRIL 12, 2012

Stacy’s Boo Boo Spray

2 oz. Aloe Vera Juice (or purified water)

10 drops therapeutic grade lavender

10 drops therapeutic grade geranium

1 drop therapeutic grade frankincense (optional)

Shake together well and store in a dark glass spray bottle.

It is very important to use only therapeutic grade essential oils. Lower grade oils can be toxic and may actually burn the skin.