How many days until Spring?

Tired of all the cold, ice, and snow?  Me, too!  Click the link below to find out how many days until SPRING!!

How many days until Spring?

Need To Get Things Moooooving?

Ever had a time just going regularly?  For me, those blessedly few times seem to happen when we are traveling.  Seems like all that sittin' on my backside and drinking lots of sodas team together to make me pretty miserable.  

Did you know that EO's can help get things moving again?

Here are some suggestions to try if you get to this uncomfortable place:

• A cup of hot water with 2 tsp. honey, 1 drop of ginger essential oil and 1 drop of fennel essential oil.  Sip slowly, wait for 10 min. and then massage this blend of Rosemary, Ginger, Patchouli, and Fennel in 2 tsp. of coconut oil clockwise over the stomach, hips, lower back, and down the spine to just above the anus.  (From Valerie Ann Worwood's Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy). 
• Massage as an alternate blend to the one above....Patchouli, Black Pepper, and Fennel in 2 tsp. coconut oil.  
• Put a heating pad to your backside as you sit or lie down.

And, if you know you'll be at risk of sluggish bowels or constipation due to traveling or whatever else may cause this to happen for you, then be sure to take a proactive approach: 

• Drink plenty of water.  
• Lay off the sodas.
• Get plenty of greens, fruits--especially dried, and fiber in your diet.
• And get up and moooove! 

It might also be a good idea to keep this blend made up "just in case" you slooooow down.

 Get Things Moving Blend

2 drops Rosemary essential oil

5 drops Ginger essential oil

2 drops Patchouli essential oil

4 drops Fennel essential oil

Fractionated Coconut Oil

Add drops to a 1/3 oz (10 ml) roller bottle and fill with fractionated coconut oil.  Roll on abdomen in a clockwise motion and also on lower back. 

Hope you're dancing a jig in no time.....

And as always, remember to purchase your essential oils from Spark Naturals and use code "sonshine" for a 10% discount.

Thanks for stopping by!

Dawn

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Jeddy's Blend

Have you ever tried Jeddy's Blend?  If not, you're missing out!

We use it when my kids are wild and I need them to focus.

We use it when I've had a stressful day and just need to calm down.

We use it when my daughter has some anxiety before an oral school report.

We use it to help our kids wind down at bedtime if they seem to be having a hard time calming down.

It's also great to put in the diffuser!  We diffuse it in the kitchen and it benefits the whole family.

I've heard fantastic reports of other ways it has helped families....click here for more information and testimonials.

http://jeddysblend.blogspot.com/

You can purchase Jeddy's Blend at Spark Naturals.  Don't forget code "sonshine" for a 10% discount.

Thanks for stopping by,

Dawn

Fall Giveaway 2--Winner

Congratulations, Jessica!

You have 24 hours to provide me with your contact information!

Thanks for stopping by,

Dawn

Another Fall GIVEAWAY

SURPRISE!  Another GIVEAWAY!

GIVEAWAY Ends Wednesday, October 22 at 9:00 p.m. CDT

Please be sure to leave a comment on this post.  

Winner will have 24 hours to give me contact information.

Thanks for stopping by

Dawn 

Fall GIVEAWAY!

It's GIVEAWAY time! 

One winner will receive:

1  5 ml bottle of Shield Essential Oil Blend from Spark Naturals

1  micro mini roller bottle (out of stock)

1 spritzer

Shield Essential Oil Blend is a proprietary blend from Spark Naturals.  It's a fabulous blend for your diffuser, roller bottle, spritzer or sprays.  Shield is a great protective blend.  It's made up of the essential oils of clove, cinnamon bark, lemon, eucalyptus, and rosemary.

From Spark Natural's website:  Spark Naturals is pleased to present this ancient blend based upon legend. The legend has its roots in 15th century England during the time of the great plague. Grave robbers thieves developed their own blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary to protect them while robbing the plague victims.  

We use this blend in our DIY hand soap, our hand sanitizer and our Germs Aside.

All of these items are available from Spark Naturals and if you use code "sonshine" at check out you'll receive a 10% discount.

 TO ENTER The GIVEAWAY:

Just post a comment below telling how you would use these items.

So simple!

Now go....

Winner will be randomly chosen on Monday, October 13th at 9:00 p.m. Central.  The winner's name will be announced on the blog and Facebook page:
The GRAY Area

 Winner will have 24 hours to contact me with name and address.

Thanks for stopping by The GRAY Area

Dawn

Ringworm--Day 18 Update

Well, we are at Day 18 of this nasty ringworm. Here's a picture update....

The angry red has lessened and it is drying up.  It's just taking longer than I would like.  I think the "Slip Away" blend is very effective.  We are keeping at it.  My biggest problem with this is consistency...and keeping him from playing in the dirt.

See prior posts→

Say Goodbye to Ringworm

Say Goodbye to Ringworm Day 2

Ringworm Day 3 and 4

Ringworm Update Day 9

If you have any suggestions, please feel free to comment on this post.  

Thanks for Stopping by:

Dawn