Cashew Butter Banana ‘Chocolate Chip’ Oatmeal Bars Makes 16 gluten free non-GMO cashew butter banana chocolate chip oatmeal bars. Will stay fresh for up to one week in a covered container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats (I use Bob’s Red Mill®) 1/4 cup organic dark brown sugar, loosely...

The world is on a “green” kick for sure.  But have you ever wondered if all of those supposed “green” cleaners on the market are actually safe for us?  Often times, ingredients in cleaners are not even fully disclosed.  Either way, the recipes below offer safe alternatives for a fraction of the price, and they smell great too! Essential Oil...

Bring in Spring with 8 Essential Cleaning Tips that are easy and fun!  As the sun shines brighter and longer, we naturally feel inspired to begin anew with a timeless tradition of spring cleaning.  I love how good it feels to clear clutter and organize spaces.  Inspired by my personal practices, below you will find 8 essential cleaning tips for...

Inhalation of the aroma of a certified pure essential oil can be a powerful way to affect memory, hormones, and emotions through the olfactory system.  Anatomically, the olfactory system is closely connected to the limbic system of the brain.  The limbic system includes structures such as the hippocampus (long-term memory), the amygdala (emotions), the hypothalamus (autonomic nervous system and hormones),...

Cranberry Relish 2 Eight Ounce Bags Organic Cranberries 3 Navel Oranges (organic) 1/2 Cup Grade A Maple Syrup 4 Drops Wild Orange Essential Oil Use a food processor to finely grind up the cranberries but do not puree.  Grind 8 ounces at a time.  Cut the oranges into small chunks and puree all 3 together in the food processor.  Mix...