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Some sweet facts on Lavender

Enhancing our well being with aromatherapy, and finding the highest quality of essential oils to maintain physical, emotional, and spiritual balance is essential. Those who know me can attest to my love of the scent, and many beneficial uses of my favourite herb, lavender. Lavender Highland is an evergreen, woody shrub that grows about 3 [...]

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As seen through Irish eyes

Having been a curious blogger for a couple of years or so now, I can really appreciate a wonderful blog when I find one. Of course anyone who truly knows me understands my love for art and all things beautiful. When my little S and I got our newest digital camera, we went totally picture [...]

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The Healing Arts of Qigong

Until recently, I thought I had discovered the finest arts in maintaining good health and fitness for my body, as well as my mind and spirit. I have studied the self-defense arts, as well as a bit of Tai Chi, and Yoga. I have always been healthy, and did not realize that perhaps a very [...]

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Tender care of Men’s skin

There is so much focus on women and natural skincare, yet we musn’t forget the masculine beings who dwell alongside us. Men need tender loving care as well, and this includes paying careful attention to the delicate skin on a mans neck and face. Essential oils can help reduce the unpleasant experience of razor burn, [...]

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Nourish your skin with Honey and Lavender

I am finding so many uses for honey. It is much, much more than a nutritious sweet and I am amazed that so many have overlooked this delicious and natural remedy. I will touch upon this subject in more detail really soon, but for now I would like to share a great little recipe for [...]

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Healthy facts for the Chocolate lover in me…

Hmmm… let’s talk about Chocolate! Life on this planet would just not be the same if there was no chocolate. When they say chocolate is the food of the Goddess, I simply have to agree. Did you know chocolate is good for you? The flavonoids in chocolate that laboratory studies demonstrate to have powerful antioxidant [...]

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Some magical properties of Lavender

Let us talk about the delicious scent of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia). I use the oil as well as the flowers. I like to burn the dried flowers to cleanse the rooms in my home and to bring in good, sweet energy. I also like to crumble the flowers into a steaming tub of hot water [...]

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The moments that take my breath away…

Some days we are especially reminded of what is most important to us in this earthly Life. Seeing the headlines reporting on the deadly storms bombarding the coastlines and islands in their paths makes me want to hold my loved ones close and thank the goddess for all our blessings. Keeping our family and friends [...]

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