Copaiba essential oil belongs to the botanical family Leguminosae and is extracted via steam distillation from the resin. Today, the versatile oil’s primary uses include treating acne, anxiety, inflammation, muscle aches, and pain. The benefits of copaiba essential oil are extensive and have been harnessed for thousands of years. The oleoresin’s historical uses include assisting…

The benefits of cedarwood essential oil can be credited to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, astringent, antifungal, anti-infectious, diuretic, sedative, and insecticidal properties. This long list of potent properties makes cedarwood an excellent oil for common concerns like stress, infections, hair loss, skin issues, bad odors, and more!  Cedarwood essential oil comes from the wood of the…

Nutmeg is the perfect flavor-enhancing spice for any dish or dessert. It’s warm and slightly nutty flavor makes it perfect for fall drinks and holiday treats. You’re probably most familiar with its ground form made from the tropical evergreen tree’s seeds, Myristica fragrans. It’s warm and slightly nutty flavor makes it perfect for fall drinks…

Can you believe summer is almost over and that back to school is just around the corner?! Getting your kids back into the school groove is almost as hard as getting yourself back into the school groove.  There’s going to be late nights, early mornings, homework, tests, after-school activities, playdates, and a lot of preparation….

Are you interested in getting started with oils but have a lot of concerns? I get it. Relying on the internet to answer all your questions about oils can feel a lot like drowning in a sea of contradictory confusion. Maybe you feel like you’re not qualified enough or that investing in oils won’t be…

Are you in need of a refresh? I love springtime because it’s a chance to reboot and realign with what we want most in life. For me, it’s a time to reassess- to keep doing the things that are working well and stop doing things that aren’t serving me anymore.  And the way that I feel…

Raise your hand if you’ve ever started something and then stopped because it felt too overwhelming at the time? Yeah…me too.  I’m a systems girl. I like to have everything laid out in front of me in an organized, accessible, and approachable fashion. That way, I don’t find myself wanting to throw in the towel. …

Essential oils are the perfect healthy lifestyle tool, and they can enhance your entire family’s wellbeing when they’re used correctly. Millions of people use essential oils as natural remedies daily without any issues. Most people use essential oils without issue, but there are occasions where someone might have a bad reaction. Usually those situations are…