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December 6, 2014
doTERRA Deep Blue Good for Treating Dog Bites
My significant other, Mr. Awesome, works at an animal hospital and often has to deal with scared and disoriented animals. Dog bites are not uncommon. A normally calm and friendly dog can turn unexpectedly when it senses a threat or is being put under for surgery. Most bites just result in some scratches and bruises, and we’ve found one of the best ways to treat them is with doTERRA’s Deep Blue essential oil blend.
The smell of Deep Blue is a bit strong for me, so I always dilute it in a 10ml r...
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December 4, 2014
DIY: Christmas Felt Advent Calendar

Christmas Felt Advent Calendar
One of my favorite things to do for my toddler is make pieces for her felt board. She loves to carry them around and be told what they do, especially the animals. The pieces are soft, washable, and made of fabric, so I don’t have to worry too much about what she’s doing with them.
We’re not very religious, but I wanted my little one to learn about some of the symbols of the season. I decided her felt board would be a great tool for this and devised a plan for a Ch...
December 3, 2014
Which Diffuser Should I Use with My doTERRA Essential Oils?

Greenair Spa Vapor Advanced Diffuser
I’m often asked what diffuser to buy for use with doTERRA essential oils and if there’s a cheap way to get around using a diffuser, like putting the oils in a humidifier. Believe me, you want to use a diffuser. Oils are known to eat away plastic and heating them in any way can change their composition making them less effective. You could mix up a spray bottle, but then you’ll be constantly spraying the area around you to get results. That would kill your h...
November 29, 2014
The Dolphin Dip Extravaganza
Every year, I help put on the Dolphin Dip Extravaganza, which happens in Surf City, NC, on January 1st. It’s sort of like a Polar Plunge, but in the Atlantic Ocean – a ritualistic way to wash away the negative energies of the previous year and start the new year fresh and invigorated – and thousands of people usually attend. They start gathering on the beach at 11 a.m.. where they mingle about, watch some entertainment (aerial dancers, belly dancers, drummers, etc.), participate in the costum...
November 22, 2014
November 2014 Loot Crate Reveal
It’s time for another Loot Crate reveal! November’s theme is…BATTLE! This box is all about epic face-offs and legendary fighters. If you’re a gamer, it’s definitely the box for you.
But first, here’s a little background. If you are a fan of pop culture or video games, you’ll love Loot Crate. It’s a monthly subscription service that sends you a box of cool products specifically for geeks and gamers alike. Included every month is $40 worth of products and/or redeemable codes for less than $20 pe...
November 9, 2014
DIY Framed Art: Toddler Finger Painted Flowers
When I repainted my hallway, I wanted to update the décor to match the new color and a future project Mr. Awesome and I have planned, which includes adding wainscoting. Prior to painting, I had a couple of large framed prints hanging on the wall. They are very pretty and I plan on hanging them in my master bedroom, but I wanted something that would reflect my growing family. So, I decided to do an art project with my 1 year-old.
I wanted some country garden inspired art, but my little one (LO)...
November 7, 2014
Tiny Slideshows – A Bad Trend for Bloggers

Bad Slideshow Example
I really need to point out something that has been driving me nuts for the past year. I’m online a LOT. It’s part of my job. I’m constantly looking for helpful and interesting blog posts to share with readers. List blogs (“Top 12 Ways to Reuse a Hair Dryer”, “Top 3 Reasons You Should Never Call a Woman ‘Bea’”, “8 Places to Visit in Tatooine”, etc.) are popular, because they are easy to read and quick to write. However, some blogging sites are abusing the format.
They’re sh...
November 5, 2014
Anger
Eating my Chick-fil-a salad right now is taking way too much effort. If you eat Chick-fil-a salads, you know they are extremely yummy, so this should be no effort whatsoever, but today I’m depressed. I really just want a big gooey, chocolatey candy bar – not leaves and fruit.
Writing a book ignited more emotions in me than I ever expected – excitement, frustration, hope…but, primarily, anger.
Anger at the local book store that took my book and never called or emailed, or returned my messages.
An...
November 4, 2014
Review: The Maze Runner (Audiobook)
I’d stumbled across James Dashner’s The Maze Runner a few times while browsing the Young Adult and Bestselling shelves, but never seemed to be pulled to it enough to read it. I did find the synopsis of a young man waking up in the middle of a maze without any memories intriguing, but there always seemed to be something else catching my eye. When 20th Century Fox deemed the movie adaptation a worthwhile investment, I decided it would be a good choice for my next Audible pick of the month.
Here...
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