Welcome, winter.

 “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake,❄️ it is necessary to stand out in the cold.”. ~Aristotle
Yes, it is me writing this. Hard to believe if you’ve known me for any length of time, as I detest the cold and the shorter days. I am (finally?) learning in my later years to embrace the inevitable and to express gratitude and joy in the moments that I am given. It’s a journey and sometimes a struggle. It’s also a better way to live, for me.
Now, on to some good things that I can share with you all. I made a new EO roller blend that I LOVE. It’s called “winter solstice” ⛄(I grabbed the recipe off the internet at some point so I can take no credit for the ingredient blend). It smells divine and is uplifting at the same time – perfect pick me up for me. Sharing should you care to experience for yourself. (you can always request these already made here)

• 4 drops orange (Citrus sinensis)
• 2 drops ginger (Zingiber officinale)
• 2 drops vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) (You can use vanilla extract made with alcohol if you don't have vanilla oleoresin or absolute
  • REMEMBER: There is NO such thing as vanilla essential oil. It doesn't exist. If you see it, you're being tricked into buying something nasty, potentially dangerous, and fake.) 
  • Here's a recipe for making homemade vanilla extract​
• 2 drops frankincense (Boswellia spp)
• 1 drop cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)

Fill roller with your favorite light oil (I usually use sweet almond or fractionated coconut)
ENJOY! 😊
Seasonally, there are peppermint and eucalyptus soaps 🧼 (ya know, the cliché red and green colors which, should you care to know, are ALWAYS created without harsh toxins by me). There are lips balms to keep your lips 🫦 (and cheeks and any other dry, damaged exposed skin areas) protected and healthy. Consider adding a pure, non toxic body butter to your skin care routine. Not just great in winter, but all year round. Your skin is your largest organ AND your first line of defense against many environmental toxins ☠️. It pays to care for the skin you’re in!
Off to the basement. It’s been a busy “custom tees” 👕👚 day here. Reminder to make it count and savor all those incredible “small things” that occur constantly but you may have overlooked in the rush of life and doing things. It’s those little things that are EVERYTHING. ❤️
Best,
Jo