Good Tip (Aromatherapy)

Citrus Essential Oils have a shelf life of 6 months. But, this can be extended to a year when kept in the Fridge. Note, essential oils should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place.

Also, very few essential oils should ever be used neat (without mixing). Essential Oils are always mixed in Carrier Oils (which are vegetable oils) including: Sunflower, Safflower, Jojoba, Grapeseed...these oils can go rancid, and should be stored in a cool dark place. They last up to a year when kept in the fridge.

Foot Pampering!

I had to add on to my previous post...this tidbit is to good not too share! Afterwards, I rubbed my feet down with Burt's Bee's Peppermint Foot Lotion, and then put on cotton socks. My feet have been tingling ever since!

Foot Soak

Today, it felt like a good day to pamper my feet! As we speak I am sitting in a foot soak that I made for myself. I recently picked up the book Organic Body Care Recipes by Stephanie Tourles. First, I did an at home facial steam. Today, I am soaking my feet. I adapted a recipe that she has for callouses to make my own foot soak.

I ran hot water into my foot tub (which I cleaned with sea salt and water before hand). I have a container where I store marbles and sea shells for foot soaks. So, I added the shells and the marbles to the sea salt and water for a cleansing. Mixed around all the above, then dumped the water. Next, I filled the tub with hot water (I added one drop peppermint and lemon essential oil to the soak). Then, I set my foot pumice stone on the table next to where I am soaking my feet, to use after the soak. Then, I filled a cup with half a cup baking soda and half a cup sea salt.

I then set the tub beneath my chair. Sat down and immersed my feet into the foot bath. Added the baking soda and sea salt, and mixed everything together with my feet.

When I am done with the foot soak, I am going to rub my feet down with a pumice stone. Rub in a foot lotion, and then put on cotton socks.

Enjoy!

(p.s. if you don't have lemon and peppermint essential oils then omit)

Dream, Love, Believe... ~JYN

Rose Essential Oil

As a person who unfortunately suffers from PMS and menstrual cramps, I have began to place four drops of Rose Otto essential oil in the tub the week leading up to and while I am on my period. Rose essential oil is associated with the uterus and relieving PMS symptoms, menstrual cramps, promoting regular periods, and a healthy uterus.

Dream. Love, Believe... ~JYN

Lavender Essential Oil

I was reading the the book The Aromatherapy Bible today and came across a section that tells you your signature scent according to your zodiac sign. I was pleasantly surprised when Lavender was listed as Virgo's scent. Maybe this explains why I am so drawn to this Herb and also the color purple!

Tonight's Full Moon

Tonight we have not only a full moon...but also a lunar eclipse at 8:55pm.

Coraline

I had to read Neil Gaiman's Coraline in an Adolescent Literature class that I took while working on my Master's. I became a Gaiman fan, engrossed in his dark tale. Gaiman's Coraline is chilling, humorous, suspenseful, and creative.

Therefore, when I found out that Tim Burton was bringing this book to the big screen in 3-D I was there!

Now comes the DVD! I was not sure how the movie would translate to my home theater, and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. At home, I was able to pick up on more of the 3-D details within the animation on the small screen.

Next up, I am excited for Tim Burton's remake of Alice in Wonderland with Johnny Deep as the Mad Hatter!