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Hey guys…so excited about this one! Have you tri

Hey guys...so excited about this one! Have you tried rosehip seed oil to moisturize your face yet?⠀
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Join the celebs (and regular folks like me) who have discovered all the benefits of this amazing oil.⠀
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It hydrates, moisturizes, helps with collagen, helps to repair sun-damaged skin + more!⠀
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On the blog this week, I'm sharing a simple DIY moisturizer with rosehip seed oil.

I've been using it for two weeks now and can feel and see the difference in my skin!
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If you're too busy for a DIY, you can use rosehip seed oil straight from the bottle.⠀
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Click the link in bio to get all the details.⠀

Have you tried rosehip seed oil for glowing skin y

Have you tried rosehip seed oil for glowing skin yet?

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Let me know in comments: YES or NOT YET. (No is not an option 😀)
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Coming on the blog this week
is a simple DIY moisturizer with rosehip seed oil, jojoba oil and two other ingredients.
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I've been using this moisturizer daily for two weeks and ❤️❤️❤️ it! I think you will, too!

Only another soapmaker would understand why I refe

Only another soapmaker would understand why I refer to them as my "soap babies" ....amIright?

This cured batch of Bergamot Mint is a bit rough around the edges...when you look at the stamping job. I must have been having a bad day when I whacked them with the rubber mallet...😅.

But I'm pretty sure they'll still be good in the shower. ☺️

How's your Wednesday going? Any crazy weather where you are? We had a dark and windy thunderstorm barrel through quickly. Other parts of #NH had tornado warnings. Hope everyone is safe!

Did you know your sense of smell has a direct path

Did you know your sense of smell has a direct pathway to the emotion and memory centers of your brain? That could explain the power of aromatherapy!⠀
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Today on the blog, I share two essential oil blends to help relieve stress and anxiety.⠀
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I'm far from being a certified aromatherapist -- but I've been working with and studying essential oils for about four years now.⠀
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To create these blends, I chose oils that are affordable, have well-known stress-relief or calming properties and go well together. I mixed them at safe dilution rates into jojoba oil and put them in roller bottles. ⠀
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They're easy to use and they seem to help! I don't like talking about anxiety. For me, it's like a pesky younger sibling...just following me around most days. I prefer to focus on solutions, not problems.⠀
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I see essential oil roller blends for stress and anxiety as one small tool in my coping toolbox. ⠀
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Now head on over to the blog (link in bio) for the blends, featuring:⠀
■ Lavender⠀
■ Bergamot⠀
■ Cedarwood⠀
■ Clary Sage and⠀
■ Orange⠀
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Hope you're having a mostly stress-and-anxiety-free Tuesday, my friends!

I haven't had time to make soap in weeks, leaving

I haven't had time to make soap in weeks, leaving me feeling a little grumpy 😾.⠀
But I did manage to make my annual batch of dandelion salve...thank goodness!⠀
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I tried a new recipe this year, with three ingredients:⠀
■ Dandelions (untreated, of course)⠀
■ Coconut oil⠀
■ Hemp seed oil⠀
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Here's what I did:⠀
• Picked untreated dandelions⠀
• Dried the flower heads on paper towels for 3 days⠀
• Melted coconut oil in a water bath⠀
• Stirred in hemp seed oil⠀
• Added dandelions and heated gently for two hours.⠀
• Strained out dandelions⠀
• Added lavender + cedarwood essential oils⠀
• Put in the fridge until firm⠀
• Whipped with hand mixer⠀
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WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?⠀
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I can't make any claims, but we like it for rough, dry skin and mild muscle pain.⠀
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Did you know dandelions were first brought to North America on the Mayflower because of their medicinal properties?⠀
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Have you tried CHAI SPICE HONEY?⠀It's a tasty mi

Have you tried CHAI SPICE HONEY?⠀It's a tasty mix using seven common spices, all with healthy benefits.⠀
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An easy recipe is on the blog (link in bio) that only takes 10 minutes to make.⠀
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Ways to enjoy Chai Spiced Honey are countless:⠀
■ Add it to hot or cold tea⠀
■ Add to warm milk⠀
■ Stir it into yogurt⠀
■ Drizzle it on popcorn or waffles⠀
■ [You decide!]⠀
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Check out honestandsimple.com for more recipes and green living tips.

Hi, instafriends! Hope your Friday is going well!

Hi, instafriends! Hope your Friday is going well! I'm coming out from behind the feed to share a little reflection (and if I'm being honest, a shameless plug, too).⠀
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I learned a long time ago, when we say "YES" wholeheartedly to one thing, we are forced to say "no" to so many other things.⠀
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This past winter, I said "yes" to building a website with not much technical help at all. It took me many long days and nights....and I was so frustrated, at times I almost abandoned the whole idea.⠀
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In the process, I often didn't have time to chat on the phone, reply to a friendly email or watch a movie. ⠀
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I didn't bake sourdough or do any home decor projects....those are all good things, of course, but I pushed them aside in pursuit of the one thing.⠀
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I hope that sharing this with you serves as an encouraging reminder: If you have a goal that makes you come alive when you think about it...tap into that aliveness and stay laser-focused. As I see it, it''s the only way to get there!⠀
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And now I hope you'll click the link in my bio to honestandsimple.com and have a look around. I did have some graphic design help and moral support from @e.a.shell.visual (highly recommend!)
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Let me know in comments about your own latest passion project. What is holding you back or pushing you forward?

Hibiscus has been called the Botox of the plant wo

Hibiscus has been called the Botox of the plant world...and for good reason!
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I've been working with this skin-loving plant for four years now...infusing it in oils and adding it to soaps and it never disappoints.
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It's a star ingredient in facial masks -- especially for mature and aging skin.

Head over to my blog (link in bio) for THREE DIY Hibiscus + Honey facial mask recipes that will leave your skin glowing.
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Don't be deterred by the ingredients lists..it's all available at Target, on Amazon or at your local herb store.
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Self-care takes a little advance planning, but you're worth it, aren't you?

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