25 All Purpose Remedies for Your EO Journal!

I love a list!

Many of us have been using essential oils for a long time now, why don't we come together and share our "stuff" so that any newbies "wandering" by can learn from our experience.  Please feel free to add your own suggestions for EO Journal entries in the comments sections below!  

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EOs: How Much? How Often?

When I was new to essential oils, I'm the first to admit I was intimidated!  

Thankfully, I soon learned that there was nothing to be afraid of, because there isn't a "wrong" way to use EOs (caveat: don't drip them in your eyes or ears please!).  I was so tuned in to the mindset of "harmful side effects" from my lifelong experience with traditional medicine that it took some effort to shake free from that.

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Spark Naturals Affiliate Program! How to Sign Up!

Not too long ago I announced that it was a NEW DAY for Camp Wander and I haven't looked back since.

Are you interested in sharing Spark Naturals essential oils with family and friends too?  If so, I have an awesome opportunity to tell you about.  SN recently opened up an  Affiliate Program!  As an affiliate, you'll be able to tell others about Spark Naturals therapeutic grade PURE essential oils and earn a commission for your time and efforts!  

As an affiliate, you can offer your family and friends an additional 10% discount on any Spark Naturals products and in return, earn a commission!
  

That's a Win! Win! in my book :)

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Williams Sonoma Store Scent "All in One" Blend!

FALL

"Days decrease, and Autumn grows, Autumn in everything"

Robert Browning

Like it or not, Summer is quickly fading but Fall awaits!  I happen to LOVE the Fall and already my internal calendar is adjusting to that fact in the food I'm hungry for and the scents I'm ready to smell again, like cinnamon, wild orange, vanilla etc.  

What about you?

Most of us, if given the chance enjoy strolling through a William Sonoma store.  Have you ever noticed the signature fragrance wafting through?  A little rosemary, some citrus and definitely vanilla.  Ahhhh...I love it!

A simple recipe using Spark Naturals essential oils that can be diffused or sprayed to scent and purify the air.  An "all in one" diffuser/spray blend!

I added cinnamon and clove for spice and health making the fragrance perfect for the holidays too! 

Bonus! Everything you breathe in will benefit you...especially during cold and flu season!

WS Home Fragrance ~ CW Style

RECIPE

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Add the EOs to an empty spray bottle...

10 drops Wild Orange

5 drops Clove

5 drops Cinnamon Bark

2 drops Rosemary

7 drops Vanilla Absolute (optional)

Add the rest...

1 1/2 cups water

1 tablespoon Vodka (to emulsify and sweeten but optional)

There you have it, your "all in one" faux Williams Sonoma Store scent blend!  You can spray it or diffuse it...either way, it's ready to go when you are because the water has been added and the EOs have been measured.  

Just pour into your diffuser right from the spray bottle and resist the urge to play Christmas carols :)

Upcycle a Glass Bottle TIP!

perfect for EO blend sprays

Before

After

As always, enjoy the CW 10% discount on any Spark Naturals order with this discount code:  campwander

All Purpose Healing Salve ~ SOAP!

Some Things Are Best Left to Unexpected Inspiration

It was a scheduled All Purpose Healing Salve day.  Two dozen jars were filled, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil were ingested (a daily goal) and all was going swimmingly until I ran out of soap at the kitchen sink.  I ran downstairs to get my bottle of Dr. Bronner's to use as a refill and the "magic" soap took hold...we were on to something!

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Save My Sanity Essential Oil Blends!

We've had lots of requests for another offer of the "Save My Sanity" Sampler, here we go again!  This is a limited offer :)

Some days you just need a little help...

One of my favorite uses for essential oils is stress management! Most days a little dab will do me, some days I need a whole layering strategy.  The fact that I can call the shots on how much or how little I use is one of the things I love best about essential oils.  By choosing a natural alternative, I get to listen to my body and respond rather than follow a standard pharmaceutical protocol.

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Diffuser Blends & Wedding Wishes!

Wedding bells are ringing...

My niece Britta is getting married today!  Lots of family and good friends are about to gather to celebrate Neil and Britta getting hitched in the mountains of Utah.  Camp Wander started celebrating a little early by gathering favorite diffuser blends for the happy couple to use with their new Zaq Noor diffuser.  Enjoy the list!

Special thanks to all the campers who contributed!!

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Hair Helpers for Thicker, Longer Hair Naturally!

CW Hair Faves All in One Place!

 In my search for remedies to improve my hair happenings like thinning, slow growth and dryness ~ these are the best of the best {for me} IMHO.  Not only are they all natural and pretty darn inexpensive, they're time savers too!

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Beat Vaginitis with Coconut Oil Tampons

I didn't mean to make you squirm.

To all the guys (if any), my apologies ~ it's a "girl's only" blogpost today!  This is a subject I've been wanting to address for awhile now because it's a common bacterial condition with an easy remedy.  All you will need are few EOs, good organic coconut oil and a box of organic tampons {learn more here}.

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For External Use Only? Not Anymore!

I get this a lot...

  

"Essential oils should NEVER be applied directly to the skin.

or

"Are you crazy? I heard that you were never supposed to take essential oils internally."

These statements never offend me because in the essential oil world, traditional use of oils has gravitated to the model "for external use only" and, for good reason...until now.  Why now?  Here's a very brief history of how the apprehension and caution took hold.


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Back to School With Essential Oils!

So much for the carefree days of summer!  Back to the tired and grumpy mornings, lots of homework and exposure to sick kids and nasty viruses.  Guess what?  Essential oils can make all the difference this year! 

Here we go!!

What parent wouldn't like to know how to promote better focus, retention, happy mornings and relaxed evenings?  And, just as important, how to keep your kids well and resistant to all the viruses and bacteria that congregate in schools.  This goes for anybody going back to school...college students included! 



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Gentle Digestive ~ Candida Cleanse

Why do I need to cleanse?

Toxins can accumulate in the body systems and lead to a variety of health problems.  A cleanse helps eliminate those toxins and assists in keeping systems balanced by eliminating harmful bacteria like candida or other yeasts.  A cleanse will not only make you healthier, it will increase your energy too.

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Sore Throat & Tonsillitis Relief Blend

The Common Sore Throat ~ mostly harmless, sometimes not...

It's that time of year again, school starts soon and the germ fest begins! Whether you or your child is complaining of a sore throat, this blend can be used for all.  A common sore throat usually goes away in 24 hours but, if the tonsils don't do their job of trapping germs, preventing them from getting into the respiratory system and other parts of the body, infection can set in.

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3 Essential Oil Remedies for Pesky Hemorrhoids!

Hemorrhoids.

It's just not easy subject to talk about butt, it's a common problem. 

I'm up for jumping into this uncomfortable subject by sharing a few natural solutions with essential oils that work...and yes, I speak from personal experience!

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How and Where to Apply Essential Oils

Essential Oils 101 - How to Apply

EOs are used for a wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications.  A single oil can be used or a complex blend, depending on the user's experience and the desired benefit. 

Essential oils are usually administered by one of three methods: diffused aromatically, applied topically, or taken internally as dietary supplements.

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