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First Childhood Break

This past weekend we experienced the first childhood “break” in our family when our youngest (age 12) broke her toe in the swimming pool. After a couple of hours in the ER (and her first x-ray), we left with taped … Continue reading

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For the Fellow Chocolate Lover

It’s no secret that I love chocolate. Why should it be? Chocolate CAN be good for you – not to mention good for the people that live with me when I have some… but, then again, it is often in … Continue reading

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Wellnessversary

This is a photo of our children, 3 years ago today, in, what we called at the time, the “infirmary”. This is, also, when we first began using essential oils to promote and support wellness in our home. And it … Continue reading

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Essential Wellness Spotlight – Black Pepper

Black Pepper has been used for thousands of years for a variety of things. Black Pepper essential oil is steam distilled from the unripe, sun-dried fruit (peppercorns) of the Piper nigrum plant of the Piperacease family. It has a warm … Continue reading

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As Sand in an Hourglass… So is Life

How does a whole month pass by so quickly? … like sand in an hour glass? Sometimes it’s like I look away for a second and when I look back, I discover more time had passed than a mere second. … Continue reading

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Pardon Me, Is That Bone Broth in Your Wine Glass?

Why, yes. Yes, that is bone broth in my wine glass. In fact, I’m sipping that glass of yummy goodness while I sit here posting about it. It’s fresh, warm, and, oh, so aromatic with a rich, healing and delicious … Continue reading

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Liquid Gold – Frankincense

Liquid gold? Yes! Frankincense, the King of essential oils, in ancient times, was a very precious commodity and has been used for thousands of years – for religious ceremonies, medicinal purposes, cosmetically and aromatically, and more! Frankincense is a truly … Continue reading

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Defy Them

There are times when defiance is necessary. Far too long I allowed my past, my fears, my flaws… the traditions, theology and paradigms of others… to establish limitations (spoken and unspoken) in my life. I am choosing to break free. … Continue reading

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