DIY

8 Tips for Starting Your Own Organic Garden

Each year, I long for the warmest of spring days to arrive so that I may enjoy being outdoors and begin planting organic herbs, vegetables, and flowers.  There is just something about being outside in nature that makes me feel alive.  Most importantly, is how sweet it is, to savor the taste of fresh picked lettuces, kale, parsley, mint, and...
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Wild Orange Happiness Boost

Sourced from the Dominican Republic, Wild Orange oil is one of dōTERRA’s most popular oils—and with good reason. Not only does Wild Orange oil have a variety of uses, but its invigorating, energizing aroma is hard to resist!  Wild Orange promotes feelings of happiness, naturally. Need a lift?  Drip one drop of Wild Orange and one drop of Peppermint Oil...
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12 Uses for Lavender Essential Oil

The Power of Lavender Essential Oil Do you feel overwhelmed from life and work?  Are you dealing with change of season triggers that make you want to hide your runny nose & watering eyes while crawling under the covers to sleep all day?  Do you suffer from annoying and sometimes accidental skin upsets?  Are you able to stay calm under...
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Make-a-Date Sticks

Are you looking for a creative way to remind yourself that it’s ok to schedule time for fun? Most of us are overwhelmed with responsibility and our daily routines. We may easily lose sight of what it means to live in joy, happily ever after – for real!  Consider giving this jar of “Make-a-Date sticks” to your hubby, boyfriend, girlfriend,...
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Mini Quotation Cards for Valentine’s Day

It’s fun to design these mini quotation cards with a variety of card-stock and unique papers. As an artist educator, I save scraps of just about everything, because whether I’m in my home art studio or classroom art studio, I put everything to good use and up-cycle as much as possible. If you love to create using the collage technique,...
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