Daybook 21

Outside my window- Some of our trees are starting to turn orange...

I am thinking about- Various projects/ideas I'm working on... :D

From the kitchen- We're steam-juicing apples, and then we're gonna make them into applesauce.

I am creating- A birthday card for a friend. :)

I am reading- Finally finished "The Lay of Leithian" by J.R.R. Tolkien. It was cool.

I am hearing- The sheep were being really noisy earlier today, but they aren't anymore.

I am planning- We're heading to my grandpa's cabin for the weekend. :)

I am wearing- An aqua tank-top & a knee length denim skirt.

My hair is- Braided, and coiled into a bun.

Around the house- Dad and Morgan just got home from work, so it's time to get supper on the table...

August 14, 15, 16 & 17

August 14

I voted. This time they didn't run out of stickers, so I got one. :)

August 15

After the thunderstorm.

August 16

Dragonfly.

August 17

Stray kitten. 

I think Lilia and Mollie have decided to call it Eliza, since our dog is named Mr. Darcy. :)

Daybook 20

Outside my window- Thunderstorm! :D

I am thinking about- Pandora can't seem to figure out that I don't care for rap or country! :(

From the kitchen- Yesterday Amanda and I made pickles and canned green beans.

I am creating- I did some sketching during the weekend.

I am reading- Finished "The Amaranth Enchantment" over the weekend. I enjoyed it- except I kinda almost wanted the girl to end up with a different guy. Oh well.

I am hearing- One Direction. :)

I am planning- My brother and his wife are coming over for supper.

I am wearing- A long tiered skirt, & an aqua top.

My hair is- Damp, 'cause I just washed it. I put it up in a bun.

Around the house- We've got some sort of flu going around... Hoping I don't get it.

How to Cool Down ~ Hot Flashes ~ in a Flash!

Hot flashes are a universal pain in the tush, aren't they?

It's my body, I am my body but, my body doesn't like night sweats...so, even waxing philosophical and being one with the hot flash makes me....well, crankier than hell  *cheesy smile* (pardon my french).  Lucky for me, hot flashes are minimal compared to some...but believe you me, I know enough about hot flashes and night sweats NOT, to want them in my life!

According to Dr. Andrew Weil (a man), imagery of cool, cold scenery can help control our inner thermostat and hot flashes.  But, if you've ever been in the throes of a gnarly one, a picture of a snowy slope can kiss my....what a nice picture!

 

Okay, back to the business of getting rid of the kleenex under  your arms...

I have a few ideas for you, one of them I learned today from my friend Kolette... over coffee... where the best advice flows freely.  Aren't girlfriends the best!?

When you're about to have a hot flash or in the throes of one, put 2 drops of Lemon EO on your tongue or in water.  Symptoms will vanish or subside.

If hot flashes and night sweats are a chronic problem, add 2 drops of Lemon EO to a glass of water and drink lemon water during the day as well.  There are SO many benefits from drinking lemon water, you can read about them {HERE}.

Lemon essential oil is one of my favorites because it's affordable and has a broad spectrum of powerful attributes!  doTERRA sources their lemons from Tuscany, Italy where they're cold pressed, then brought to the U.S. where each batch undergoes extensive tests including mass spectrometry and gas chromatography.

Peppermint EO, known for it's cooling properties is excellent for an instant chill down too!

Make a spray with 4 to 5 drops of peppermint oil, water and a 1/2 teaspoon of rubbing alcohol.  Spritz the back of your neck, your chest and forearms.  Oh, and you will just smell soooooo NICE!




However, should you be extra cranky, there will be NO jet streams of peppermint oil in the direction of your beloved, your boss or kids face...okay? ;)

If spritzing isn't convenient, whip out your small travel bottle of Peppermint from your handy Camp Wander Travel Pack and dab a drop on the back of your neck at the base.  

Take some advice from a wench who knows, ALWAYS keep Peppermint, Lemon and Lavender where you can reach it!

August 10, 11, 12 & 13

August 10

Family reunion! Here's all the great-grandbabies born in the last 5 months. 

(My parents & niece Susan are on the left.)

August 11

Jamming session...

August 12

Playin' carpetball. :D

August 13

We got a dog! His name is Mr. Darcy. :)

EO Bombs! Kill Common Skin Viruses with Ugly Names Like Wart & Skin Tag!

Don't hate the frog, it's tough being green.

But, it's tougher dealing with common warts or skin tags, annoying pests that they are!  The good news is, they're easy to remedy with a few mighty EO Bombs!

Common warts and plantar warts are actually viruses, that's why they're so difficult to get rid of...permanently.  Essential oils however,  are VERY effective in killing viruses, more so than traditional OTC remedies, because EOs can penetrate cell walls where antibiotics cannot.

Oregano is a powerful EO!  CPTG Oregano is one to be handled carefully as it's a hot oil and can burn normal tissue.  However, when dabbed on warts and skin tags, it will become your new BFF!

Frankincense is the great enhancer!

Layer this EO with milder, gentler oils like lavender or lemon and it creates a powerful duo.  These are wonderful combos for kids!

Lemon EO is a basic EO that everyone should have in their medicine cabinet!  One of the least expensive oils with a broad spectrum of attributes!  Lemon is wonderful for healing and drying out cold sores too!

Lavender is a special EO with wonderful, gentle qualities.  This EO is particularly great for kids and babies.  When in doubt use lavender, it's highly effective and easy to use on everyone! 

Any one of these EOs or any combination will knock those nasty viruses out of your system with consistent use until symptoms are gone! 

Bombs Away!!

How to apply:

Apply morning and night.  If using Oregano, use a Qtip to dab one drop of on affected area...this will give you good control of application.  Oregano is a hot oil so you won't want to spread it around.  Skin tags fall off quickly with Oregano, you'll be impressed!  Wart removal can take several weeks depending on how large it is underneath the skin.

For kids:  Lavender or lemon works wonderfully too!  Apply morning and night and don't cover with a bandaid, it's important to let the area breathe.  Also, it's convenient to put the EO in a roll-on bottle so kids can apply themselves...they like taking charge :)

See how easy wart removal can be with pure EOs?  No more burning, freezing or invasive surgery...just a few precious drops of 100% pure essential oils for natural, gentle bombing of warts and skin tags once and for all!

Essential Oil Giveaway! Lavender, Lemon & Peppermint

Essential Oils Giveaway!

Okay, listen up...it's time to spread the love again.  The response to the last giveaway of doTERRA Introductory Kits was AHmazing, soooo let's do it again!

In the few months since the birth of Camp Wander, I've mentioned essential oils about 42 times on my blog.  More specifically, doTERRA essential oils because I love em more than my morning coffee!  Using essential oils, I've made a DIY skin balm, Lip Balm, a Lavender Linen & Home Spritz, and a Bed Bug Repellent Travel Spray, Sassy Water, Dog Remedies, shared a few ideas for Back to School with Essential Oils and more!  Click on the links for tutorials!

For those of you who entered last the last giveaway...feel free to enter again!

FYI: doTERRA isn't paying me a thing, this giveaway comes from my little Camp Wanderin heart.

Here's the scoop...

I'm giving away {2} doTERRA Introductory Kits! 
Each kit contains (3) 5ml bottles each of:

Remember this:  when in doubt, use Lavender!

Lemon is nature's all purpose cleanser and detoxifier.

Peppermint relieves and refreshes.

Giveaway Requirements!

1.  Leave a comment and share why you're interested in using essential oils.  Sharing comments helps everybody! 

2.  Send an email to rebecca@campwander.com to officially enter the giveaway.  Just say hello!  I'll need your email address to contact you if you're a winner!  

3.  LIKE Camp Wander on Facebook   There's always a lot going on there too, take a look :)

 The Giveaway will end Wednesday, August 15th @ noon MST.

Good Luck & Good Health!