4 Sweet Sisters

Do Monday's get you down? Getting back into the work week whether at home or away can be daunting, especially after a time change. I needed some Powergize to get me going today! Last spring I took the plunge and started purchasing inexpensive indoor plants. I wanted fresh, live green things in our home. I had no clue of what I was doing but I started with two, $1.99 flowering succulents. I then asked all my Face Book friends if they knew the names of my new friends. I watered them weekly and eventually the flowers fell off  and reflowered once. I thought they were on deaths door but I am happy to report a year later they are still alive! I am utterly amazed because somehow I find indoor plants to be harder to take care of than a newborn. Mondays are laundry and watering day around our home. I find that scheduling this activity for when I know I will be home for a large portion of the day means there is more of a chance I will water all the green things! Currently I have 2...

So you love Essential Oils and you are using them on all the things; now, what do you do with all the cute little amber bottles? With the Young Living bottles you can an easily peel off the labels and refill with  your own personal blends, pop a spray top on for a spray blend, use as bud vase for a single flower or fill with Thieves Cleaner and gift to a friend who has never heard of the power of Thieves!  When my bottles are almost empty and I cannot get a drop out (even with the reducer cap off), I like to place a bunch up in the bottom of a big jar of Epsom salts. I let them sit for a week or so but there are times when I'll start using the salts right away. I just refill the salts on the top while the bottom of the container marinates. The fragrance is heavenly. You could get really fancy and save all your "fall" scents together, all your citrus scents etc. I am not that organized... I wish I was at times. *One thing I've learned is that it may not be a ...

  For the past 20 months I have dilegently followed Implusive Keto. It's a super simple plan my doctor suggested because quite frankly, nothing else was working. Basically it merges a healthy keto diet with intermittent fasting. Have you tried either?      When I say healthy keto here's what I mean. I normally eat 2 meals a day with at least 2 cups (per meal) of liver loving, inflamation busting veggies. No corn, peas etc allowed. I also eat a palm size portion of protein including, eggs, fish, beef, chicken. You get the idea. You may be asking where's the fat? In this plan you eat good fats to taste. So I use all the good oils, avacados etc within reason. I do not do bullet proof coffee but I do use cream in my iced coffee with my meals. I drink lots of water with lemon eo and herbal teas. That's were Hibiscus Tea comes in.     Hibiscus tea is a great source of antioxidants and vitamin c. I make it weekly for our family and oily friends w...

It has a been a crazy long time since I have posted....like just over 7 years!!! I know...actually over the years I have wanted to get back on here and just hangout. (Here comes the buts) But between illness, raising  four strong daughters, marriage, homeschool and life there was no time. That's a bit of a lie. Is there such a thing? Like being a little bit pregnant? Anyhow, when I did want to FEAR stopped me dead in my tracks! Seriously, the thoughts that have played havoc with my mind. Well no more! my word this year is Fearless. Just typing it I feel knots in my stomach. Oiy! This year I plan on sharing about autoimmune issues, how I am dealing with them, what I am using, projects I am working on in our home, recipes I like, essential oils and why we use them and other health and wellness items and tips that have worked for us. Scripture when the Holy Spirit lays it on my heart and emotional healing. I hope you will join me here. My desire is to be an encourager of women t...