This Lavender Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial that I bring to you today…it has very few colors, yet the colors are brilliant and bright. The Uinta Mountains are in the state of Utah, far away from our home in the southeastern part of our country…but some of the family lived there for years and I have visited this region several times. This is a simple painting
Essential Oils Organization
Here at Hodgepodge it seems we are in a constant state of finding out how things work best. The best homeschool spaces for learning, the best arrangement of our days and the best organization so that we can find things quickly. Organization is a constant in our large-ish family household. So when I came across this essential oils organization, I knew it was just what
How To Make Essential Oils Part of Your Routine
Part of my wellness makeover is having essential oils as part of my daily routine. When my family and I first started using essential oils it was a bit overwhelming. But, just like anything else new, we built the habit. And the investment is worth it. So, I thought I’d share a few tips I learned so you can make essential oils part of your
Essential Oils 101
At the start of a new season I begin to think of how essential oils can support our health for the upcoming months. You might remember that essential oils are one of the ‘layers’ we use for promoting wellness in our family. And since I get several questions about essential oils, I thought I’d share an essential oils 101 over the next several weeks. Feel
Healthy Mama Journey Update
It has been a long time since I’ve shared an update on my healthy mama journey. Since January, I see! AND I am coming up on my two year trimaversary. Yes, I started Trim Healthy Mama two years ago the week of Thanksgiving. (Don’t miss it! I am giving away two (2) copies of the new Trim Healthy Mama cookbook!) First, a recap. Well, I
Essential Oils Diffuser Necklaces
With our love of essential oils comes a growing love for Sacred Arrow essential oils diffuser necklaces. Not only are the diffuser necklaces beautiful but they are practical. Oh how wonderful it is to have a trio of lemon, lavender and peppermint essential oils around my neck – oils that I can breathe at any time – especially with all the tree pollens here in
Essential Oils the Frugal Way
One question I get quite often these days with Young Living essential oils – and one I faced myself when first learning about essential oils is: How do you enjoy essential oils the frugal way? I will share with you the many ways we have made essential oils work on a budget – in a family of seven. In fact, we have actually saved money using
Essential Oils on the Go – My Favorite Helps
In my time using essential oils for myself and my family, I have discovered a few helps for essential oils on the go. These oils have been a tool in my Healthy Mama journey and another step towards overall health. And it is such a blessing to have essential oils at my fingertips – wherever my family and I go! I know you will love