Once upon a time I used to be a pretty good athlete. In high school I played Varsity level soccer, basketball and volleyball, making captain on both my soccer and basketball teams. I enjoyed practices, getting to play the sport(s) I loved, while hanging out with my friends. The extremely beneficial side benefit to playing sports was how in-shape I was. T...

Plants cover the Earth in a variety of different shapes, sizes, colors, and scents. Many of these plants contain compounds that typically can’t be seen with the naked eye—they hide within the roots, flowers, seeds, bark, or other areas of the plant. These compounds are known as essential oils. They are highly concentrated, making them extremely potent. ...

Let's start off by defining what in the world a hive really is. I turned to WebMD for their article about Hives and Your Skin to produce this answer: Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly -- either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergens, or for u...

When most people think of basil they think of the herb and cooking. Although I'm totally going to share with you some yummy ways to cook with dōTERRA Basil essential oil, I first want to share some other amazing ways you can use it. First, if you feel worn out from traveling or chasing children in the summer heat, rub a few drops of Basil oil on the b...

Depending on the season, no matter where you live you could be facing some serious seasonal threats. For me and my family, summer is no different and brings on it's own challenges, so I wanted to share the things that have worked for us. Are you rubbing at your itchy eyes? Do you scratch the back of your throat with your tongue (good on you if you...

Whose the man in your life? Your dad? Your hubby or boyfriend? Both? As we're gearing up to celebrate the men (aka King's) in our lives I thought it would be fun to highlight one of my absolute favorite and daily go-to oils - the King of Oils...Frankincense! I personally start my day off by putting a drop of Frankincense under my tongue. Guess what? My ...

Okay so last Saturday we discussed aromatic dressing and using essential oils to ward off the paranormal. There are several that you can use, but I'll go into several of my favorites. Renowned as one of the most precious essential oils, Frankincense is extraordinary. In addition to its notoriety in the New Testament, the Babylonians and Assyrians wo...

dōTERRA Spikenard essential oil is known for its uplifting, relaxing, and moisturizing properties - it's a very beneficial oil to add to your collection. Spikenard has a musty, spicy, and woody aroma, creating feelings of calmness and relaxation. Enjoy the uplifting benefits of dōTERRA Spikenard by combining it with oils like Clove, Frankincense, Ger...

Last week I did a social post admitting that I see dead people. I actually had several people reach out to me off social media to inquire about stories and how I handle (if that's what you can call it) the experiences. If you're "gifted" like me you may not have control over when or how you're communicated with. I totally get it. I was the same way until ab...