It might sound a little strange, but I’m 100% serious when I say that essential oils have made me a better person. I’m not even talking about the effects of a specific oil (although if I were, we all know it would probably be lavender). I mean more in the sense of the act of …
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Do You REALLY Know What’s in That Store-Bought Product? Easy DIY Essential Oil Alternatives
One of the biggest motivations I have for using essential oils is that they can be used to make alternatives to store-bought products, such as cleaners, air fresheners, lotions, soaps, laundry products, deodorizers, and so much more. One of the biggest motivations I have for using essential oils is that they can be used to …
Becoming a Home Healer With Essential Oils: How to Soothe The Mind, Body, and Spirit
Before I discovered essential oils, I never would have guessed that in just a few short years I would become a “home healer,” capable of soothing the mind, body, and spirit of not only myself, but for my husband and kids too. It’s actually a pretty amazing feeling knowing that you have the answers to …
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The Complete Guide to Proper Essential Oil Storage
When you first get into essential oils, one of the last things you think about is the importance of properly storing them. It’s a common enough story—I know because I did the same thing—you hear about essential oils, and, perhaps overcoming your skepticism, purchase a few. Then you realize, “Oh my goodness! These actually work” …
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Staying Calm & Focused at School: An Essential Oil Guide for Adults and Children
These days, school is a lot more stressful than it used to be. That goes for both children and adults attending higher education. The new school year just kicked off a couple of weeks ago, and I was determined to be prepared this year. Don’t get me wrong—we have great kids, but like every other …
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Can You Diffuse CBD Oil?
Aromatherapy has a long and diverse history, which explains why we’ve seen such a sharp resurgence in its popularity. Every day people are turning away from candles and air fresheners for the much more natural, healthier, and inexpensive oil diffusers. Even though we all enjoy using diffusers in our homes with essential oils, there’s also …
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A Diffuser For Every Occasion
If you’ve been following the Aroma Outfitters blog for any length of time, or if you subscribe to our VIP-only newsletter, you know that my entire family loves to diffuse essential oils—in fact, I’ve become something of an expert on the subject over the years. I love to share that expertise with you in blog …
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5 Ways Seniors Benefit from Aromatherapy
For centuries humans have used the relaxing smell of flowers and other natural herbs to calm and stabilize the body and mind. Aromatherapy is the use of flowers and their oils to heal the body and restore a natural sense of health. Senior citizens can benefit from the calming and Here are 5 things it …
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How to Get More Out of Your Essential Oils on a Summer Road Trip
Whether you’re going on a summer road trip or just have to commute every day, bringing your essential oils with you will make the journey that much more enjoyable. In today’s post, I want to share a few tips and tricks with you for traveling in the summer with essential oils, including… How to safely …
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The Hottest Summer Essential Oil Rollerball Blends
Have you tried out rollerball bottles with your essential oils yet? Here’s how it works: you fill a bottle with your essential oil blend as usual, but instead of a standard drip-style top, you have a roller ball. Next, you tilt the bottle to your skin and touch it with the ball. As you gently …