Autumn Scented Homemade Woolen Hand Warmers

What says Autumn better than the warm scents of cinnamon and orange, a cozy wool blanket and warm hands? 

Now you can combine the lovely Autumn scents of doTERRA's Cinnamon Bark and Wild Orange essential oils and the cozy warmth of a woolen blanket with homemade hand warmers!  Many thanks to the Etsy shop, WormeWoole for the beautiful photos and great gift idea :)

Recycled felted sweater wool teams up with rice to keep your hands toasty warm!  Put them in the microwave for 30 seconds and slip them into coat pockets to keep hands warm and roasty :)  Super for chilly winter walks, evening football games, waiting at the bus stop or any chilly event!  Slip into mittens, boots and slippers and feel the AHHHHH...

Since woolen fabrics and blankets can be pricey, stop in your nearest thrift store and look for 100% wool clothing items like this 80's sweater!  Wash the sweater in HOT water with a little soap and my Vinegar & Lavender Laundry softener.


Now pop the sweater into the dryer and and your sweater will shrink up nicely, leaving a tight weave that's perfect to use for your Homemade Hand Warmers, they're great looking as well as economical because they're reusable many times over!  

*Instructions for TWO Homemade Hand Warmers*

Cut four pieces of felted wool:  6" X 4"

Layer the two pieces and sew 3 sides with a 1/4" "exposed seam", no need to turn inside out.  Another upside to using wool, the edges won't fray!  Mix together 1/2 C rice, 8 drops of doTERRA Wild Orange and 6 drops of doTERRA Cinnamon Bark essential oils.

Fill each hand warmer with rice then sew up the remaining side!

No time to sew?  Pop in WormeWoole's Etsy shop!

Your Fragrant Homemade Woolen Hand Warmers make wonderful gifts for teachers, coworkers, stocking stuffers and party favors!

Enjoy and happy crafting with your doTERRA essential oils!

October 18 - 21

October 18

Window reflection. :)

October 19

Instead of making holes in my bedroom walls, I hang my picture frames on ribbons from my

 around-the-ceiling bookshelf. 

October 20

We went for a walk at a State Park.

October 21

Sunday outfit. 

Says my eight year-old sister looking longingly at my aqua stockings: "Is it fun to be you?"

lol lol lol

Rejuvenate! Immortelle Giveaway & Skin Treatment Recipe!

R E J U V E N A T E

with doTERRA's Immortelle Anti~Aging Blend of Essential Oils

Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lavender, Myrrh, Helichrysum & Rose

CONGRATULATIONS JODI GILLIKIN!!

This is a simple recipe for skin rejuvenation.  Take the time to treat your skin to a little anti~aging love once a week and you will notice a beautiful difference!  You deserve this and so does your skin, so let's get started.

Simple ingredients for your rejuvenating, exfoliating facial:

1  tablespoon plain yogurt

2  teaspoons raw honey, local if possible

4  drops of doTERRA Immortelle ~ anti-aging wonder blend!

1  tablespoon of quick OR blended oatmeal  *smaller is better.

*Case in Point...

(big oatmeal)

Spread this lovely blend of nourishing ingredients evenly over your face, massaging gently for a softening as well as exfoliating treatment!  The honey will tighten your pores and the Immortelle anti~aging blend of amazing essential oils will seep into your skin 

for   R E J U V E N A T I N G   results!

I'm sooooooo excited to offer this giveaway, be sure to enter ~ your skin will thank you a thousand times over.

 To Qualify:  

Leave a comment ~ share your best skin care secret!

LIKE & SHARE on Facebook! {Click Here}

Send an email to rebecca@campwander.com, leave your contact information so I can notify you of your big win!

Giveaway ends Tuesday @ midnite!

Remedies for a Persistent Cough

Cold and flu season hit hard and people all around us spreading germs and bacteria with their nagging, persistent cough.  This is often the worst symptom because a stubborn cough can hang on for weeks!  Of course there's little time to lay in bed with a hanky and our favorite Meg Ryan movie, what's a cougher to do?

I have just the remedies you need, doTERRA essential oils to the rescue yet again!

Most of us know that a warm liquid like tea, sweetened with honey and infused with lemon is a time proven remedy right?  

Remedy #1

How about a new twist using essential oils?

1.  Pour hot water into a mug and add 4 to 5 drops of On Guard Protective Blend by doTERRA.  

2.  Add 2 drops of Lemon Essential Oil for it's wonderful flavor and additional anti-bacterial properties.

3.  Add a teaspoon of honey to soothe the tickle in your throat.

On Guard tea with honey and lemon is a gentle, soothing remedy but sometimes, you gotta bring out the big guns to get the job done!  Persistent coughs call for extra vigilance and some potent essential oils.

Remedy #2:  
Alternate 1 drop of Melaleuca and 1 drop of On Guard every hour!  This remedy is useful when a cold and cough have taken hold and swift, strong action is needed to get rid of it.  I would suggest manning up or, putting your big girl panties on and taking these EOs by mouth so they have a chance to touch your throat.  It's quite alright to add a little carrier oil to dilute and allow better spread.

Remedy #3
Surprise, surprise!  Lime essential oil acts as a cough suppressant, it's excellent to use at night when you need your sleep.

Add 2 drops to a glass of water before bedtime.

Remedy #4
2 drops Eucalyptus and 2 drops of a carrier oil for a nice even spread massaged onto the bottom of feet.

Add 2 drops Rosemary for a stubborn cough and mucous.

At night, add 2 drops of Lavender  for a restful sleep.

Chest Rub Recipes.

(apply every 1 to 2 hours with carrier oil)

#1   2 drops ea. Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Cypress or Melaleuca

#2   2 drops ea. Eucalyptus, Clove, Lemon

#3   4 drops Breathe, 2 drops Lime

#4   4 drops Myrrh to reduce mucous

Gargle Recipe.

2 drops of Oregano or Cinnamon (hot)

2 drops Lemon

2 drops Peppermint or Clove

Gargle in a Tablespoon of water for 1 to 2 minutes and swallow, 5X a day.

Diffuse Breathe or Eucalyptus.

 ...and of course, wash your hands often!

To your health!

October 13 - 17

October 13

Chickadee.

October 14

My hairsticks. :)

October 15

We have some of those magnetic word-thingys on our downstairs fridge. 

I always have to check as I go past to see if anyone has written anything new. :D

October 16

Sunflower seeds.

October 17

Rainy day = Perfect for reading.

Daybook 29

Outside my window- It was a delightfully gloomy and wet sort of day- perfect for curling up with a book. :)

I am thinking about- Hm... nothing in particular...

From the kitchen- We're making supper...

I am creating- I did some writing this morning. :)

I am reading- "Forty Years in the Amazon Jungle" by Sung Joon Kim.

I am hearing- Piano music from downstairs.

I am planning- I'm rather behind on posting my Project 365 photos. Hopefully I'll get a chance to post them tomorrow...

I am wearing- Amanda and I wore similar outfits today- blue sweaters with pockets, and dark-colored full length skirts. Seriously, we end up dressing alike all the time! We'll met on the stairs in the morning, and start laughing because we're wearing almost the same thing...

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

Around the house- We're babysitting Elinor & Judah. :)

Make Some Room Freshening Sniffers!

Now this is a fun project!

I've been meaning to make these for some time now.  I originally saw them on Ree Drummond's Tasty Kitchen website {HERE}.  The person who posted this recipe had a much more colorful photo than mine...and I sincerely hope she's not eating them.

*Much More Colorful Photo*

Okay, I'm a plain jane, what can I say?

Well, the little sniffers are extremely easy to make!  Here's how:

4   packets of gelatin

2   cups water
A small splash of vodka or rubbing alcohol to prevent mold and emulsify the oils.

30 drops (per jar) essential oil of your choosing!

2   8oz jars or smaller, depending on how many sniffers you need :)

Bring 1 cup of water to boil, sprinkle the gelatin and whisk until dissolved.  Add 1 cup cold water.

Add your choice of essential oil to the bottom of your jar.  Pour in the gelatin and let set at room temperature for several hours until set.

I used a blend of doTERRA Lavender & Balance in one jar (for moi) and White Fir in the other, for my son who lives in "the chateau" and needs about 24 of these straight away.

The Chateau.

Essential Oils Worth Sniffing!

Have fun!