Most of us can agree that positive thinking is important. It tends to make us feel better, be more productive, and reduces stress. The problem is, our lives aren't always rosy. Crises happen - be it on a personal level or something more widespread. That reality is a part of everyone's life, and it makes keeping your spirits up tough. To stay positive during difficult times, it can help to acknowledge that bad things happen to everyone, not just you. While this can be a hard pill to ... Read the Post
How to Keep Spirits High in Tough Times
How to Use Essential Oils for Congestion
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know that I am a huge fan of essential oils. Today I'd like to talk about the treatment of congestion. Essential oils are amazing for treating congestion and other lung issues and ailments. Essential oils are also incredibly versatile and can be used topically to address skin problems. For instance, a few drops of lemon balm or chamomile oil can be used to reduce inflammation and soothe redness. Additionally, wild orange oil can be used ... Read the Post
Tips to Get Your Child Excited About the Outdoors
The world today is so full of electronic gadgets that keep our kids busy. This can make it even harder for parents to get their children outside to experience the wonders of nature. I've decided it's time to write a post on how to get your child excited about the outdoors! It's certainly not always easy, but as with anything, it takes diligence and the setting of routines. While exploring this vast planet, let your child use all their senses - sight, smell, hearing, touching and tasting - to ... Read the Post
How to Make a Basic Miso Paste
There are reasons that miso has become ubiquitous around the world: It’s versatile, relatively inexpensive, and can be made in a range of flavors you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. And better yet, you can even make miso at home! The following is an excerpt from Koji Alchemy by Jeremy Umansky and Rich Shih. It has been adapted for the web.Feature Photo by Andrew Wang An Ultimate Application Mindset When it comes to applications, amino pastes have way ... Read the Post
How to Transform Your Mindset for Success
I'm sure you have heard this one: "Thoughts Become Things". Throughout my life so far, I have focused as much as possible on the things I want to create in my life - as we all have. And try as we might, we can't always avoid the challenging, darker times. We can find ourselves in a mental and emotional rut, and this is when it's important to have a toolkit with methods to utilize and help ourselves. An essential part of that toolkit is the ability to re-frame our thoughts and our mindset. ... Read the Post
Essential Oils for Bug Bites
Are you looking for a natural solution for treating bug bites? I was never able to use bug repellent that contained harsh chemicals. The smell was horrible, and not only that, but putting it on my children's bodies didn't feel right to me. Essential oils have always played a big role in my life, but once I had children, I began researching ways to use oils for a natural bug repellent. This naturally led to me also reading up on how to treat bug bites naturally. The resulting journey was ... Read the Post
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