: a week of hairstyles :

Here's a look at the sorts of hairstyles that I'm doing nowadays...

Sunday

I rag curled my hair Saturday night, and slept on it, and so when I took it out it was super poofy.

Like, Shirley Temple with a bad hair day poofy. Seriously.

I decided to put it up, and pretend it was a Marvelous Updo, instead of a ponytail with a couple of bobby pins stuck in it. 

Monday

The next day, I had Leftover Curls. 

So I wore pigtails, and felt teenybopper-ish. 

Tuesday

French Over. 

And so, the next day, only the front section of my hair was wavy...

Wednesday

...Which meant that french braids were needed to hide that.

Yay! My hair is finally long enough again for them!

Thursday

I washed my hair, and then put it up while damp into a french twist/bun thing.

Friday

Accent braid + side pony that I didn't pull through quite all the way. 

Saturday

  I didn't really have a clear idea of what I wanted to do with my hair, so I just started braiding random braids, and ended up with this.

The End. :)

The Power of Mood Matrix Essential Oil Blends

Our Moods are a Complex Interplay of Emotional and Physical Components. 

 Dr. David Hill and Dr. Susan Lawton put together a valuable program called, The Mood Matrix.  It's about the cycles of stress, anxiety, depression and how essential oils can provide emotional support.  The following recorded presentation is very well done, please take some time and listen to Laura Jacobs share this information.



Mood Matrix Sampler Pak available...
{see details below}

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The four blends of the Mood Matrix are Balance, Citrus Bliss, Serenity and Elevation.  Dr. Susan Lawton suggests that there is value in using these blends in combinations, such as...

Balance and Serenity ~ to encourage forgiveness and release

balance:  spruce, rosewood, frankincense, blue tansy

Balance and Elevation ~ to encourage acceptance

serenity:  lavender, sweet marjoram, roman chamomile, ylang ylang, sandalwood, vanilla bean extract

Citrus Bliss and Balance ~ to encourage the resetting of priorities

citrus bliss:  wild orange, lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, bergamot, tangerine, clementine, vanilla absolute

Serenity and Citrus Bliss ~ to encourage transition into change (new house, new job, new feelings)

elevation:  lavendin, tangerine, elemi, lemon myrtle, melissa, ylang ylang, osmanthus, sandalwood

Elevation and Citrus Bliss ~ to encourage restored passion

Serenity ~ to improve self image

Frankincense ~ a spiritual oil that blends with everything ~ takes action in the brain {oxygen} opens one to inspiration

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Camp Wander is excited to offer... 

...an opportunity to sample the supportive properties of the Mood Matrix blends:  

Citrus Bliss, Balance, Elevation and Serenity.  

Mood Matrix Sampler Pak includes:

(approximately 42 drops per bottle)

1 ~ 5/8 dram citrus bliss 
1 ~ 5/8 dram balance 
1 ~ 5/8 dram elevation 
1 ~ 5/8 dram serenity

1 dram of fractionated coconut oil

1 glass 1/6 oz roller bottle for blending

In a classic tin for convenience and portability!

$49 includes shipping to anywhere in the US...Canada friends, please send me an email for a shipping quote!

Payment accepted through Paypal only. This is a non-refundable offer. Simply click on Buy Now below or, log into your account on Paypal and click Send Money to.... schifflower@yahoo.com.  Once I receive your payment, I'll send your package! 

Limited Special Offer!

The first 12 orders of the Mood Matrix Sampler Pak will receive a FREE sample of Jeddy's Blend!  Jeddy's Blend contains Balance and Serenity and other key essential oils.  Jeddy's Blend is a natural alternative for ADHD and Anxiety.

www.jeddysblend.com

Peace, Love and Patchouli!

Rebecca

Organic Cellulite Spritz ~ Grapefruit & Coconut Oil

An easy to make cellulite fighter that's literally packed full of skin smoothing, tightening and brightening benefits ~ all from just 2 ingredients!

Grapefruit essential oil is loaded with Vitamin C and Monoterpenes, both a have a stimulating effect and inhibit accumulation of toxins from liver and kidneys.

  

Apply topically to challenging areas or, add a few drops of Grapefruit EO to your water and enjoy these benefits!

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1.  Detoxifies and reduces toxins in the body thereby reducing the chance of more fat forming.

2.  Helps to metabolize sugar.

3.  Helps to improve blood circulation.

4.  Burns excess fat efficiently.

5.  Helps increase collagen that firms up your skin.

6.  Reduces fluid retention which also contributes to cellulite build up.

So Easy to Make!

You'll need a 4 oz. glass spray bottle {HERE}, it works perfectly!  And, organic Fractionated Coconut Oil {HERE}, although...other light carrier oils such as almond oil and avocado work well too.

Add one 15ml bottle of PURE Grapefruit essential oil and top it off with the FCO.

After each shower or bath, pat yourself dry.  Before you moisturize, spritz your problem areas, massaging in completely, then moisturize.

Get ready for a happy surprise...not only will Grapefruit EO help you battle the bumpy parts, the aromatherapy benefits will brighten the task! 

CW Mountain Body Sugar & Salt Scrub

Amaze Your Skin AND Your Senses with Healing Deliciousness!

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Nestled at the base of the Unitas in Park City, Utah lives a shop that manufactures and sells the most beautiful, all natural skin products!  My daughters and I have been fans for more than 10 years.

My absolute favorite product by far is the Mountain Body Lavender & Tangerine Scrub.  

I don't buy it often because it's a bit pricey but when I do, I savor it.  Not only does it exfoliate brilliantly but the softness of my skin after a treatment is unparalleled.  The fragrance?  

Absolutely joyful!





It dawned on me yesterday that I had everything I needed to make my own version of my favorite body scrub.  I even had Tangerine EO!!
  


Remember the Summer Sensation promotion in 2012?  

Yes? ...if your 5ml bottle of Tangerine is still sitting on the shelf like mine has, I'm going to show you  a delicious way to use it :)



I've made scrubs before, they were either salt scrubs or sugar scrubs.  After reading the ingredients on my store bought jar of scrub I noticed that both sugar AND salt were used, interesting!

Notice, the ingredients: ...blend of spices and sugar.  Well, after using this scrub all these years I'm quite certain that "spice" is Kosher Salt.  I was intrigued that sugar is added too.  Sugar is supposedly less drying than salt but after time, sugar dissolves and the scrub loses it's exfoliating ability, I haven't been a fan of sugar scrubs for this reason.
  

But a combination of the two?  I can get behind that!

Alright, here's my version of...

CW Mountain Body Tangerine & Lavender Sugar & Salt Scrub

1/2  cup organic sugar ~ not necessary but it's what I had on hand
1/2  cup kosher salt
5 ml  (85 drops) of Tangerine essential oil (Wild Orange can be used too!)
35  drops of Lavender essential oil
1/4  cup avocado oil
1/2  cup almond oil

Note:  Feel free to change up the other oils.  I had avocado and almond oil on hand, they worked beautifully to my happy surprise.  However, I wouldn't recommend olive oil because it would alter the fragrance.

One recipe will make just over 8oz of scrub.  I filled an 8oz mason jar with one batch.

I realize glass isn't the best choice of container for the shower or bath but, with over 5 ml of PURE essential oil I won't consider storing it in plastic.

Just be very careful if you're using glass in the bathroom!

That's all there is to it!  Try the salt and sugar combination, it's wonderful!!

The Power of Jeddy's Blend ~ Special CW Giveaway!

Camp Wander is please to announce a very Special Giveaway!

3 Winners!

Jeddy's Blend, a natural alternative to ADHD {and more}

complimented by...

A handcrafted, naturally absorbant Clay Pendant made especially for Camp Wander by Strahan Pottery of Wyoming.  

A beautiful way to wear your essential oils everyday!

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My Sister's Story...

Dori is also a big believer in Essential Oils and decided there had to be a better way.  She began researching and eventually came up with her own blend of essential oils to help Jeddy cope with his ADHD symptoms.  

She started applying it to his feet in the morning before school. After just one day Jeddy was ASKING for “that oil” because it made him feel so much better at school.

After a week of using the blend, at a scheduled Parent-Teacher conference, Jed’s teacher told them that he was an entirely different kid in class.

As a Mom, I can only imagine the relief and joy both Jeddy and his parents felt at hearing this.

Does any of this sound familiar to you? If you are the parent of a child suffering from ADHD, or know of anyone else who is, this might be an option you haven’t considered before.

Dori shares both the recipe AND an offer to buy a pre-made bottle of the blend on her Jeddy's Blend website {CLICK HERE} but today, I'd like to offer a chance for three lucky people to bring this special blend into their lives!

My nephew, Jeddy :))

For a chance to win Jeddy's Blend and a handcrafted clay pendant by Strahan Pottery, here's the list!

*_________________ How To Enter _________________*

1.  Leave a comment:  How does your family cope with ADHD? 

~ your tips and experience help others ~

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2.  Go to the Jeddy's Blend website {CLICK HERE}.  Copy and paste the same comment.

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3.  Go to www.facebook.com/campwander

      a.  LIKE the Page
      b.  SHARE the Giveaway Post

{ giveaway ends Monday @ midnite }

It's always winter in Minnesota...

...Always winter, and never Christmas. 

Tattoo Aftercare with EOs ~ Fast Healing Tattoo Salve!

"la vita è bellissima"

{beautiful life}

If I ever get a tattoo, this would be it...a simple phrase in Italian :)

Yesterday, I noticed an inconspicuous tattoo on a handsome man of a certain age that took me by surprise!  He was a professional who sported conservative ink that I'm certain had great significance in his life.  I thought...huh, this is a nice surprise!

  

That experience reminded me that tattoos are mainstream, they're not just for bikers anymore, apparently bakers love em too!  To me, it makes perfect sense to get essential oils involved in the aftercare of the tattoo process, EOs are complimentary to fast, bacteria free healing.

After the artwork is done, you're on your own to care for your new ink - you don't want to take chances that could take a disastrous turn if proper care isn't taken to avoid infection and excessive dryness the first two weeks.

Make this ahead of time before your appointment that way you'll be ready to protect your investment!  Using Camp Wander All Purpose Healing Salve basic recipe, I recommend creating the Anti~Aging Blend with Frankincense, Cypress and Lavender (the original Immortelle blend).  Apply as needed after the initial cleansing of the wound, yes...a new tattoo should be initially treated as a wound! 

This EO combination will speed healing by keeping the site bacteria free, reducing swelling and generating deep tissue restoration.  

The All Purpose Healing Salve also contains coconut oil, olive oil and a bit of organic beeswax for stability - all natural ingredients that beat expensive OTC options hands down for healing and antibacterial properties! 

Bonus:  Your tattoo is healed and looking good in no time at all, thanks to a natural approach.  Now what do you do with your fragrant jars of Anti~Aging Salve?  The answer:  Anything you want to!  

The benefits of pure essential oils like doTERRA EOs have many properties that allow for many different uses!  I use my Anti~Aging Salve after a bath or shower to moisturize, on lips to protect and lock in moisture, on scrapes and bruises to restore tissue and speed healing etc.  Essential oils just make life better!

Express yourself safely, put your PURE essential oils to work and live...

THE EO LIFE!