by Eva van Strijp | Jul 25, 2022 | Homeschooling
One of the kids had choir practice early this morning. My husband dropped him off on his way to work and I went out later to pick him up. When I returned home, I could hear lots of noise from the lounge room where 4 of the kids were playing a dice game. These kids are...
by Eva van Strijp | Jul 19, 2022 | EO Mini Course, Essential Oils
I think sometimes we can disregard lemon essential oil as just good for removing sticky residue or for cleaning stainless steel, but like all citrus oils, it has an enormous range of uses, and being one of the lowest priced oils on the market means it’s a good one to...
by Eva van Strijp | Jul 12, 2022 | EO Mini Course, Essential Oils
Frankincense has a long history of use in ancient cultures, both in healing and worship. Scientists have studied frankincense for its anti-bacterial immuno-stimulant, anti-depressant and muscle relaxing potential. Some of the ways we use frankincense around the home:...
by Eva van Strijp | Jul 7, 2022 | Wellness
We’ve got a couple of kids with colds at the moment and I’m determined to help the others avoid it, so I made a big batch of veggie broth last night. It’s sitting on the stove and the big kids are just refilling their cups whenever they walk past, sipping it as they...
by Eva van Strijp | Jul 5, 2022 | EO Mini Course, Essential Oils
Peppermint essential oil has traditionally been used to aid digestion, help clear the sinuses and to reduce fever. The key constituent, menthol, is responsible for the cooling sensation we feel when using peppermint topically. Some of the ways we use peppermint around...
