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- Soothing Lavender CleanserThis cleanser smells wonderful, is soothing and is safe for those with sensitive skin.
Tea to Soothe a Broken HeartThere are some situations that cause such overwhelming emotions and sadness that there is no cure. However, a good cry and soothing cup of tea can make getting through some hard moments a little easier.
Aromatherapy Alternatives to LavenderSometimes Lavender is not the best choice, or you may be tired of it since it is everywhere. Try these equally soothing alternatives.- Top Five Items for Your Pre-Yoga WorkoutEnhance your lifestyle with these pre-yoga items. They will combine to help you find a place of tranquility and nirvana.
Natural Pain Relief from LavenderHerbalists and aromatherapists know the benefits of lavender. Finally, the scientific world may be catching up.- Review: Freeman Bare Foot Lavender and Mint Nourishing Hand and Cuticle CreamOne of the hand creams I have been using is the Freeeman Bare Foot Lavender and Mint Nourishing Hand and Cuticle Cream and I have to say it helps soften up my hands nicely.
All Natural Stress and Pain ReliefDiscover herbal treatments for stress and pain relief along with additional medicinal, household, cosmetic and culinary uses of lavender and lavender oil.
Homemade Lavender Vanilla Foaming Body WashA homemade lavender vanilla foaming body wash is easy to make and wonderful to use for washing up naturally with a pleasant calming scent.- Scentsational III: Relaxing Perfume BlendsPerfume is typically all about glamorous amazing scents for our daily adventures. Yet when the day's been tough, relaxing blends are here to save us. Today's reviews: BPAL's Sleepy Moon, Nocturne Alchemy's Bastet's Cat Nap in the Sun and BPAL's Somnus.
- Homemade DRY Dog ShampooDry shampoo for your dog? This means less messy baths! Woo hoo!!!
- Product Review: Soothing Touch Lavender Bath SaltsI have had trouble getting to sleep lately so I have been taking baths in the Soothing Touch Lavender Bath Salts to help me fall asleep easier.
- Homemade Soothing Aloe Lavender and Rosemary Facial Mask for BlemishesBlemishes can be red, irritating, painful and embarrassing, but you can help heal them naturally using a homemade soothing aloe lavender and rosemary facial mask.
Growing Lavender (and Making Sachets)It may be one of the most recognized smells in the world and has been used since ancient times. Lavender's clean, musky fragrance relaxes, soothes, and guarantees a peaceful slumber. And my mom adores it!
Lavender: Culinary and Aromatic HerbLavender is one of my favorite herbs, both for gardens and containers. It is typically considered an aromatic herb, since it simply smells fantastic. But it also has several culinary uses.- Purple SongsVarious meanings of the color purple and songs with purple.
Benefits of LavenderLavender is a beautiful garden favorite, with lovely foliage and tiny flowers on a slender stalk. However, there is more to it than there seems.- Weighed Down: "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'BrienEvery member of the company carries physical baggage which they can drop along the roadside, but the equally heavy emotional baggage, abstract, can never be taken off.
- More Lavender Less Salt: How You Can Help Mitigate the Symptoms of PMSPMS or premenstrual syndrome is the term given to a specific set of symptoms that occur before menstruation. Skipping salt and using the scent of lavender are just two ways to help mitigate the symptoms of PMS.
- Homemade Lavender Milk Bath SoakOn stressful nights melt stress and tension away with a homemade lavender milk bath soak. It will sure leave you feeling calm and relaxed.
The First Annual Colorado Lavender FestivalThe first ever Lavender Festival in Colorado will be in Palisades on the Western Slopes.- How to Make Lavender BottlesInstructions to help you make lavender bottles to use in your home or give as gifts.
Aromatherapy- Lavender OilLavender, contains 200 different compounds that actively combat fungi, viral infections, and help to restore emotional stabilty during tmes of stress. Beloved for its aromatic fragrance, lavender should be a staple in every home.- Ruffies Color Scents Lavender Scented Garbage Bags for Diaper PailsScented garbage bags made by Ruffies, and sold at Target stores, are a great way to freshen the garbage. We use these in our diaper pail, which is much cheaper than a Diaper Genie.
- Product Review: Natures Baby All Natural Shampoo and Body Wash in Lavender ChamomileNatures Baby All Natural Shampoo and Body Wash in Lavender Chamomile is one of my favorite body washes to use because it is gentle on my skin and has a calming sweet floral scent.
Cosmos and LavenderWhen I was a child my mom planted a large u-pick flower garden in front of our house. I wrote this poem in honor of her and the fond memories I have of that time in our lives.- Lavender SunsetI was thinking about the Big Sky of Montana this morning, and wanted to share this. I wrote this piece in 2008 while still in Montana. It's one of my favorites from my Big Sky collection.
- DIY Faux Lavender WreathThis faux lavender wreath is so easy to make and just stunning. If you like lavender you will love this wreath tutorial.
Lavender Graduation: Celebrating LGBT Students at the University of MichiganSince 1995, the Lavender Graduation has honored LGBT students at the University of Michigan. This year, I participated in the largest Lavender Graduation the school has ever held.- Lavender Pots De CremePots de creme are rich, thick custards that are easy to make. A touch of vanilla, a few eggs and some milk and cream all come together to make a silky French dessert that is only made better by adding fragrant lavender.
- Ideas for Decorating a Lavender BathroomUse the following ideas for decorating a lavender bathroom, and make it one of the most stylish rooms in the home. Use these easy and unique theme ideas for less.
- McCreary County and Tim LavenderFor those inside McCreary county who are concerned that Justice isn't blind.
- Product Review: Desert Essence Organic Lavender & Tea Tree OilI was looking for a soothing and calming essential oil to use in my footbath to help relax and soothe my aches and pains away and found the Desert Essence Organic Lavender & Tea Tree Oil. It helped relieve my aches and pains really well!
- Review: Aveeno Active Naturals Lavender LotionAs someone suffering from eczema, I'm constantly on the search for something that will make my skin look and feel a little less like the Sahara desert.
- Product Review: Aveeno Active Naturals Body Wash in Calming Lavender Chamomile and Ylang YlangAveeno Active Naturals Body Wash in Calming Lavender Chamomile and Ylang Ylang helped with relieve my stressed out fatigued feelings while relaxing my body.
- Product Reviews: Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion in Lavender & VanillaAveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion in Lavender & Vanilla is helping me soothe my stress right away while pampering my skin from head to toe.
- How to Plant a Lavender BushLavender is a beautiful fragrant flower that can be started by seed in your garden but it is more successful and easier to grow if you start with a bush.
- Product Review: Home Health Almond Glow Skin Lotion in LavenderHome Health Almond Glow Skin Lotion in Lavender helps get my skin soft and glowing naturally without harsh unnatural ingredients.
- Product Review: Aura Cacia Lavender Body CreamAura Cacia Lavender Body Cream is something that helps me relax after a long stressful day when I do not have a lot of time.
Growing Lavender in South DakotaLavender has been a central part of gardening for centuries with its delicate purple flowers and sweet scent. Growing lavender from seed can be challenging, but not impossible.
Lavender and Its Effects on MenBecause Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I thought I'd share this piece of aromatherapy wisdom. Certain scents can actually act as aphrodisiacs. One of the strongest is lavender.
