04th February 2011
No, I don’t mean taking a steaming mug of the black brew with you and sipping on it while you soak in the tub. What I am referring to is the latest fad in body scrubs and exfoliants-coffee. Who would have thought that the grounds leftover after brewing ...
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17th December 2010
WOW! Thanksgiving is over and it is less than four weeks until Christmas! I really need to get moving and finish the Christmas shopping, since half of the gifts need to be shipped out of state. Signs of the season are everywhere-at the mall, decoration...
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25th November 2010
I was raking leaves this afternoon and even though it is mid-November I realized that there were quite a few flowers still blooming. I cut the last two roses from the bush and picked some mums and brought them inside. I have alyssum, petunias, sedum and...
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15th October 2010
Summer has definitely passed us by; the temperatures are cooler, the days are shorter and school is in full swing. Autumn is my favorite time of the year. The days are sunny, pleasant and mild-not too hot and not too cold. Exceptions are rainy days, of...
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27th September 2010
I have been thinking a lot about babies lately—my third grandchild will be here in about two to three weeks, and I can’t wait! The other two grandchildren are also excited to have a little brother or sister arriving soon. Thinking about having a new li...
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14th September 2010
An essential oil by definition is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. A hydrophobe is a molecule that is repelled from a mass of water. Other names for essential oils are volatile oils, ethereal oils, and ...
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02nd August 2010
Wikipedia's definition of essential oil is "a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants". Essential means that the oil carries the plant's distinctive "essence". Essential oils are gaining in popularity these days,...
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30th June 2010
Summer is officially here, not only according to the calendar but also in the garden. The roses have bloomed early this year because we had 80-90 degree temperatures in April. I think they are my favorite flower, and their scent is heavenly. Old rose s...
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24th May 2010
The practice of aromatherapy has been used for hundreds of years to reduce stress, affect mood variations and calm. Aromatherapy is the act of using the sense of smell to energize your body, reduce daily stress and improve your mood through different scen...
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30th April 2010
Just about everyone has heard of botanicals these days, but what you associate with the word botanicals depends on how they are used in your life. The dictionary definition of botanical is: "1: of or relating to plants, or botany; 2: derived from plants...
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18th March 2010
Researching this article has definitely been eye opening! In trying to find the pros and cons of soy candles over paraffin candles, I discovered more that I didn't know, especially about paraffin!
To begin with, paraffin comes in 3 states, solid, liqu...
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01st March 2010
Fragrance lamps and salt lamps are both enjoying a lot of popularity these days. Both have some very good benefits but which one to choose? I will try to give the reader some information to help them make a better choice for their respective situations....
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11th February 2010
Sometimes a good soak in the old bathtub is just what the doctor ordered to make you feel refreshed and relaxed. I'm sure we all know the benefits of soaking in a tub of nice hot water: you can obtain relief from tired, aching bones and muscle cramps...
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19th January 2010
Smell, one of the six senses, is also the one that gives you the most long-lasting effects. Since ancient times, scents have played an important role in religious ceremonies and in everyday home rituals. The Pharaohs had used incense to placate their go...
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