Ear Infections & Antibiotics
That dreaded day when your child has his or her first ear infection is a big bummer for me, and I mean a BIG bummer. That day has come to the Hopkins’ house for my youngest son who is 2 and here I am […]
Ordering Instructions
Blemishes And Non Cystic Acne: My Journey
I have made a lot of progress on my skin since this picture was taken in 2011.When your face looks like this, your body is trying to send a message. It’s hurting and it needs help. I’ve found a lot of natural tools to tackle […]
How To Beat A UTI… Naturally
Last weekend my 7 year old was going to the bathroom, A LOT. I noticed he used the bathroom 4 times in 2 hours. When I asked him if his tummy hurt, he said no, but it’s hard to go pee! I knew exactly what […]
Thieves Oil
How Do I Use My Oils? My two boys give me ample opportunities to try them out. The week before school started, my youngest was wrestling with our 12 week old puppy. Sharp puppy teeth skimmed his ear and left a gash that needed […]
Killing Head Bugs With Essential Oils
You know that dreaded feeling; the moment you realize your child has a head full of bugs. Ahhhh! I secretly wished that we would be able to dodge that bullet as a family, like entirely. I mean, I wash my kids’ hair for goodness sake! […]
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Sneezing, Itching & Essential Oils….. [A Follow Up]
In February, I started researching the congestion caused by outdoor irritants because they are such a big deal in our house. Catch up and read the first post, and then come back to hear the results. Can I just emphasize how bad the spring time season […]
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Where We Belong [Book In Review]
You will love this tale of two fearless sisters as they travel the world. Their faith in the Lord and their hunger for knowledge and adventure is what drives them to find new Biblical discoveries. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Lynn Austin did a wonderful […]
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Crown of Souls [Book In Review]
The Tox files is a book series and you must read the first one to understand and catch up with the rest of the books. Tox, the main character is a no nonsense, big hearted military trained unanimous person; at least in the eyes of […]
Free Eyeshadow in the Month of October
Everyone loves free make-up! During the month of October, you will get a free eyeshadow of your choice with the purchase of a premium starter kit. Go to the sign up page, and once you have made your purchase, Young Living will send me a […]
Cortisol In the Body
Who do you know that is a first responder? Police officers, firefighters, and nurses come to mind when I think of the damaging effects that cortisol can wreak in the body. When the human body is put in a situation where the flight or flight […]
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The Assault [Book In Review]
If you’ve ever read the Left Behind series by Frank Peretti, this book series is very similar. Each book is titled in order by “cycle” and you will need to read them order to understand the back story. In other words, the books build on […]
My Back to School List for 2017
Who likes free stuff? Ummm, me! In this post I will show you how to get 9 essential oil bottles for free by stocking up on school essentials. Here’s what’s only order: Thieves Essential Rewards Kit Thieves essential oil blend, 15 ml Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste, 4 […]
Basic Starter Kit – Only $45
Do you want to get started with Young Living right away for only $45? This is your basic starter kit. You will get one bottle of Stress Away with a roller top, 2 packets of Ningxia Red, 10 samples of Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint, Thieves, and […]
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A Name Unknown [Book In Review]
Intriguing, with a new plot that I have not come across in Christian fiction. Rosemary Gresham, the main character is the Robin Hood of sorts in this book fighting for the injustices and plight of the poor. the reader can’t help but root for her […]
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Lilac Girls [Book In Review]
This book stays with you and makes your heart think and process history a bit. I am Polish, a third generation immigrant and up until this summer I have not read very much about what the Polish people went through during Hitler’s reign. With movies […]
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High as the Heavens {Book In Review]
Kate Breslin knocked it out of the park with this suspense/action adventure book. She expertly sets up the storyline to have you rooting for the main characters, Eve and Simon from the beginning of the book. Eve becomes a war hero, spy and protector of […]
