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Summer is coming to a close, and we are in full back to school mode. My back to school essential oil recipes are designed to put your student in the state of mind for learning while helping to support immunity and common ailments now that school is back in session! Scroll to the Bottom for Printable Recipe Cards! Pre-Game Sleep 4 drops Frankincense + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Chamomile Looking for a ready to use sleep essential oil blend? We use The Herbal Toad's Sleep Essential Oil Roll-On, m …

The following are suggested herbal dosage guidelines for children to help you know how much herbs, teas, and tinctures to give children. Please take note that these are general guidelines. The quality of the herbs, the child's weight and the child's overall health should be taken into consideration when figuring how much herbal tea or tincture is right for your child.  The Herbal Toad states child safety in the 'more details' section of each product listing. The following guidelin …

As a mother who has been long retired from homeschooling, if asked, I will tell you that I loved every minute of it.  It's funny how the mind works, because I really do feel that way, but given time to reflect, I have to say that I didn't love every minute.  I did love being a homeschool mom, and the fact that I remember it so fondly a says to me that the benefits far outweighed the challenges.  Without really reflecting, I have all but forgotten the days when nothing seemed to go …

Thalassotherapy is the therapeutic use of salt water. It really a thing, and I am obsessed with this Himalayan sea salt spray!  It is great for both hair and skin, and I find that it really can replace professional hair sea salt sprays. The Benefits of Sea Salt Spray For Hair: There is nothing like sea salt spray for easy summer hair. It creates natural sexy beach waves, while adding moisture, and providing light hold.  This recipe is alcohol free, so it is just pure moisturizing …

Pink grapefruit essential oil is used by many to assist in weight loss, but did you know there is so much more to the properties of grapefruit essential oil than that? GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS AND USES Weight Loss Reduce Fat: One rat study found that the scent of grapefruit essential oil stimulated the breakdown of fat tissue and led to a reduction in food intake. Another study evaluated postmenopausal women and found that abdominal massage with grapefruit essential oil had a significan …