Looking for a simple way to get started with essential oils but don't know where to begin? Today, I will walk you through the benefits of these 8 beginner oils in doTERRA's "Aromatouch Diffused Kit."  Although I am an advocate for the topical and digestive uses of essential oils (check out my blog for  DIY Peppermint Lip Sugar Scrub   if you are too!), I als...

My favorite essential oil at the moment is doTERRA Yarrow Pom oil. This essential oil is actually a combination of pomegranate seed oil and yarrow essential oils and is the perfect oil for anti-aging, vitality, wellness, and a healthy glow from the inside-out. I personally use Yarrow Pom oil every day. I apply the 2-3 drops of the oil after cleansing my skin...

Essential oils have long been a part of human history. They have been used since ancient times as natural and effective perfumes, treatments, and disinfectants. One of the oldest used essential oils, think Biblical times, would be  cedarwood oil . Although cedarwood isn't the most popular oil in use today, it has many benefits that make it worth adding to yo...

Click to Print Recipe I've received a lot of positive feedback on my recent green tea sugar scrub recipe   which inspired my newest post! Sugar scrubs are such an easy and inexpensive way to nourish your skin at home but their benefits aren't limited to your arms and legs. Did you know you can also make a sugar scrub for your lips? Lip sugar scrubs help gen...

Hey there busy mama, I see you! I know what it's like to balance your life, career, and family all while trying to keep it together. You can do more in one day than most people do in a week. You are a real life super woman! I have a question for you. When was the last time you took time out for yourself to do something you love? Do you take time to nourish y...

In the modern, fast-paced world that we live in today, it can be easy to forget how important our soul and spiritual health is. We tend to focus on the physical symptoms of illness without considering that some of that illness can come from our inner selves being off-balanced and out of control. When you're constantly trying to stay on top of everything that...

From Clorox Wipes to Dove soap, American mom's have become obsessed with cleanliness. For good reason: over all of human history, a majority of our death toll comes from infections, diseases, viruses, and bacteria. It's only natural that as mother's we want to do everything in our power to protect our children from these ailments. We wipe and scrub and clea...

Both meditation and essential oils have been used as wellness tools for thousands of years. Recently, they have been recognized more and more for their long-lasting, life-changing benefits.  Essential oils are powerful! Today, I’m going to share with you how to use them for meditation and its associated benefits. First, let’s talk about what meditation reall...

My friend and I had a picnic day with our toddlers over the weekend and as we lay down our blankets, I noticed the runny snots coming out of my friend and her toddler. Itchy eyes, tissue after tissue sneezes... it was distracting to our conversation! She kept apologizing and I told her I used to experience the seasonal discomforts until I made my own remedy ...

Using essential oils as a natural solution for your aging skin means keeping your body toxin-free while still effectively combating wrinkles.  What are essential oils?  Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in flowers, seeds, stems, bark, and other parts of the plants. When you pierce the peel of an orange, rub fresh rosemary leaves together in...

When I became pregnant with my daughter, I had several things to think about including: birthing options, the best foods to eat, and what I could do now to help my body look its best after baby.  A big part of of this preparation was preventing stretch marks!  Since I made the choice to make my home as toxin-free and natural as possible, I put together my ow...

Looking for a better night’s sleep? What is lack of sleep costing you? Did you know, drowsy driving is responsible for over 100,000 automobile accidents, 71,000 injuries, and 1,550 fatalities a year according to The National Highway Traffic Administration? Not only is lack of sleep questioning your safety, it is also negatively affects every organ of your ...

Do you have an afternoon energy slump, difficulty waking up in the mornings, brain fog, sugar cravings, skin eruptions, bad breath, moodiness, bloating,  joint discomfort, inability to lose weight, food sensitivities, or an overall sense of…”blah?” If so, your body may be ready for a cleanse. If we haven’t met yet my name is Rigel Smith and I’m a holistic he...

Are you ready for a new direction? Are you ready to reflect upon the last 365 days, let go of what no longer serves you, and set yourself in the direction of your desires in the upcoming year?  If so, read on! This is for you.   While mentoring leaders over the past 5 years in our wellness business , one thing I know for certain is that without clarity, goa...

  Teach children mindfulness, gratitude and generosity while having fun this Christmas season. As a child, creating memories was more meaningful than any gift I received.  I was raised by my mother and grandmother who were both hardworking yet had very limited resources.  They could not afford to provide me with the latest Cabbage Patch doll or Converse snea...

Would you like to experience even more peace and balance in your life? Our lives are made up of our own personal habits and routines that become autopilot for the the way we function, react and show up in life. When consciously created, routines and habits  can bring more peace and balance into our lives. I call these empowering habits, personal rituals.   H...

    Attract More Joy Into Your Life by Creating a JOY List  Many of you are not only a mother, you are also SUPERWOMAN! You are a mother, partner, professional, volunteer, personal chef for you family, housekeeper, personal organizer, friend, and family member. You can accomplish more in a 24 hour period than most people accomplish all week.  You will sacrif...

  How to Prepare a Soothing Postpartum Bath with Essential Oils?  Your body has spent the last 40 weeks creating, growing, nurturing, and preparing to birth your baby into this world.  Following the birth, your body continues to go through incredible transformation over the next few months to restore your body.  It is important to nurture your mind and body ...