September is almost here and soon school will be in session! Parents are ready to send their children off with crisp loose-leaf paper, brand new pencils and erasers, and book bags filled with everything they need. Teachers are ready to begin assessments and reviews. BUT WAIT, kids have had several months of a relaxed schedule….
Healing Balm for Little Ones
Spring is in the air and it is official; we have made it through another winter. For children, having been kept inside while dealing with the colder weather for what seems like an eternity, it is time to finally get outside and enjoy all that Mother Nature offers us; the sunshine, the fresh air, warmer…
Wakey Wakey Rise and Shine
As most parents of school aged children (5 years and up) are aware, sometimes getting little ones out of bed in the morning is not as sugar coated as it seems because let’s be honest, getting ready for school isn’t always as nice as staying all cozy in your warm comfy bed. I know with…
Supporting Salve to Help Little Ones through the Wintry Months
He who wants a rose must respect the thorn – Persian Proverb As parents, we want the best for our children, and using effective, naturally-derived aromatic medicines sure is a treat. However, as we are dealing with precious little ones, it is especially important that we use essential oils that are deemed safe – certain…
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.” – Paracelsus – 16th-century physician Let me begin by stating the following: I am a…
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 other oil) 3 cups boiling…