These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

If someone were to ask me what I wanted for Christmas, I would have a small short list that looked like this:

Essential Oils

Plant medicine as I like to call them. There are so many uses for oils in our everyday life from diffusing them, to wearing them as “pure”-fume (perfume is an extremely toxic product), to cleaning, to facial care.

The list goes on and on. My caveat is only the best in quality will do. Be mindful of the quality and the brand that you buy. Most oils are synthetic and not from actual plants. They are also mixed with other oils like soybean oil. If it is cheap, then remember, it is for a reason.

Diffuser

Word of caution - the cheap plastic diffusers are not worth the $30 price tag. Been there - done that.

Over time they begin to smell and mildew. Yes you should clean them but I haven’t been able to get my cheap one clean enough. Every time it runs Raymond says, “why does it smell like pee in here?”

Good news - the high quality diffusers aren’t that expensive and they work great!

Diffusing essential oils is a great replacement for burning toxic candles.

A blend I am loving at the moment:

Diffuser Blend = 3 drops of Wild Orange + 3 Drops of Holiday Peace

Organizer for Those Essential Oils

Staying on theme here - my motto is “if you see it, then you will use it” I know there are organizer boxes and inserts for drawers, but my preference is to see the oils out on a shelf. Not to mention, you can be more playful as you try out new blends for the diffuser or new oils for a “pure”-fume roller ball.

Who Gives A Crap Toilet Paper

Good for your bum and good for the planet.

On top of that they donate 50% of profits to building toilets for people in need.

BONUS: use the cute paper to wrap presents this year!

Organic Under Garments

Our skin is our largest organ, so what we put on it matters. A great deal in fact.

Our under garments should be no different. Instead of chemical laden cotton or polyester, I recommend switching to organic products.

Organic cotton or organic bamboo are excellent options.

Boody Wear is made from organic bamboo which is more sustainable and eco friendly than organic cotton. Moisture wicking and soft as silk!

If you are local, then head down to the Organic Marketplace in Gastonia, NC. They have a small rack of Boody items available.

Afternoon Pick Me Up

My new favorite drink for the afternoon is sparkling water + an Arbonne fizz stick.

The fizz stick is a mixture of B vitamins, Taurine, and a small amount of caffeine. It helps me focus and push through the urge to nap that is so common after lunch.

What are some of your favorite things?