Everyone knows that lavender essential oil infamous for relaxing and calming the body. But there are a lot more oils that can be very useful to have at home. This article covers the top 11 essential oils for sleep and provides practical recipes for creams and in your diffuser.
Growing Valerian
I’ve been growing Valerian in many gardens of my past, well before we moved here to the Cariboo. It is a wonderful perennial plant, so it dies back in the fall and then grows again in the spring. You can grow them from seed or buy one in a container and transplant it. I absolutely love the […]
5 Essential Oils to Help Your Kids Sleep Like a Rock
This post is all about using essential oils safely to help your children sleep. You’ll learn which oils help with sleep, if they are safe for children, at which age you can begin using them, and how you should diffuse them.
Homemade Bedtime “Monster” Spray
Make this easy blend of natural essential oils and place in a spray bottle to use at bed time. It’s perfect for spraying on bed linens, freshening a mattress, spraying directly on the pulse points, or scaring away “monsters” from under the bed. Adults and children alike will love the peaceful aroma that helps support […]
Five Herbs for Improving Sleep
Do you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you drag yourself from bed each morning feeling exhausted and worn out? Despite trying all the traditional approaches, I suffered from significant insomnia for years, and my mental, emotional, and physical health suffered. And then I discovered the right combination of herbs, and my life […]
Get Some Sleep With This Natural Sleep Drink
Frankly, when I first heard of a drink to help me sleep I mentally shrugged it off because I thought it would be chemicals. Then I thought, “Wait. That blogger friend is very careful with her diet and chemical products in her life. Maybe I should check this out.” To my delight it really is […]