Kitchen Crafts 'n' More

Wednesday, August 01, 2007 New Cleaning Recipe - Healthy Disinfectant Spray (with Baking Soda and Essential Oils) _ Natural Cleaning Recipes

We're all trying to reduce the number of harmful chemicals we use around our home. With this in mind, I wrote a new article on how to make your own disinfectant/cleaning spray with baking soda and essential oils. Hope you'll enjoy trying this natural cleaning recipe!

Labels: baking soda, disinfectant, essential oils, healthy homes, lavender, lemon oil, natural cleaning, natural disinfectant, orange oil

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Tuesday, June 26, 2007 5 Ways to Pamper Yourself for Under $5.00

5 Ways to Pamper Yourself for Under $5.00
Because you deserve it! Here are some fun ideas from our website that will allow you a little frugal 'me' time...

Treat yourself to some homemade candy, like our easy and delicious 2 Minute Microwave Fudge Recipe.
Indulge yourself in a luxurious bubble bath. Do you know how easy it is to use natural essential oils to make your own organic bath oils and bubble baths? And it'll keep you under your $5.00 budget at the same time!
Or...if you want to try a pampering spa facial at home, then our Skincare and Facial Recipes are just what you need. Some homemade facials literally only cost pennies!
What could be more soothing and relaxing than a massage? Instead of paying $50 or more, get a loved one to use one of these natural massage oils to ease away all your stress and worries.
And finally...finish off your pampering treat with gorgeous feet! Our popular footcare ideas include using beach sand and lemon juice for gorgeous, sandal-worthy summer feet!

See, pampering yourself really doesn't have to cost a fortune. Do you have a fun and frugal pampering idea to share? Send it on in!

Labels: bath recipes, beauty recipes, do it yourself beauty, essential oils, frugal, pampering, spa treatments at home

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Monday, February 19, 2007 Bath Recipes - Easy Essential Oil Baths

Essential Oils Bath
Add a few drops (no more than 10) of your favorite essential oil(s)
to warm water. Choose the oils to match your mood. For example, use
lavender and/or melissa if you want to relax before bed. Use
peppermint or juniper to revive and energize. Look at our complete
index of essential oils to choose more. **Note: Some oils can be
irritating, and should not be used by some people. Read the
instructions first, and always do a patch test before using a new
oil.

For more bath recipes, visit: The Bath and Beauty Recipes Page on Kitchen Crafts 'n' More Site

Labels: bath and beauty, EO, essential oils, homemade gifts, juniper oils, lavender, make your own, mood lifter, natural bathing, peppermint

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Saturday, February 17, 2007 Aromatherapy - Essential Oils - Today's Essential Oil is Basil

Basil Essential Oil is Today's Essential Oil of the Day!
(Please note: a skin test should always be done before using any essential oil, to ensure that you're not sensitive or allergic to it.)

Ways to Use Basil Essential Oil: Possible Uses: Bronchitis, colds, coughs, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect bites, insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism, sinusitis.

Safety Information: Safety Information: Use sparingly with caution. High doses may be carcinogenic due to its methyl chavicol content. Avoid in cases of liver problems. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 120.]

Avoid during pregnancy

If you have any more tips on how to use basil essential oil, please email them to me at christina@happyslob.com

Labels: aromatherapy, basil, EO, essential oils, health and wellness, natural health

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