“Challenges are solved by rising to a level greater than the challenge” Deepak Chopra Like most parents in the United States, and around the world, I became a homeschool parent last spring. Ironically, I had always said vehemently that I would “never homeschool my...
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Aromatic Kids
Is Eucalyptus safe for children?
Is Eucalyptus essential oil or other 1,8 cineole rich essential oils safe for children under the age of 10? "All substances are poisons; there is none which is not a poison. The right dose differentiates a poison from a remedy.” -...
How to make Aromatic Play Dough
With wintery weather upon us, it is a good time to make some aromatic play dough! Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1.5 cups salt (we used sea salt) 2 Tbsp. cream of tartar (important!) 3 Tbsp. of cooking oil (we used organic canola oil but you could use jojoba, sesame, or...
Childhood Ear Aches
This is not my typical researched or referenced article. Just a shared experience from a mother (me) about dealing with an acute ear infection (Otitis media) in my 5 year old son, Soren. Last Thursday evening my son woke up at around midnight crying saying that his...
How to Make Bath Fizzies
These are easy to make and fun gifts to give. Ingredients 2 cups Baking soda 3/4 cup Citric acid 1/4 cup or so of dried herbs (dried roses, lavender, calendula, and/or chamomile buds work well) 20-35 drops Essential oil (depending on essential oils used and desired...