Welcome to a journey into serenity and comfort!
Our homes are our sacred spaces, where the hustle and bustle of the outside world melts away, leaving behind the tranquility we crave. Transforming your living space into a sanctuary doesn’t require a magic wand—just a little creativity, a pinch of intention, and a sprinkle of nature’s gifts. Today, we’ll explore easy, beginner-friendly tips to enrich your environment and create a harmonious space that nourishes your soul.
Step Inside: Simple Tips for Creating Your Sanctuary
Nature Invites the Calm: Let’s get back to our roots, literally! By introducing plants into your home, you’re not only decorating but also purifying the air and bringing life to your space. Start with easy-to-care-for plants like succulents, ferns, or pothos. These green beauties demand little but reward you with cleaner air and a touch of calm every day.
Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind: A cluttered room can lead to a cluttered mind. Dedicate a weekend to your inner professional organizer and tackle one room at a time. Sort items into keep, donate, and recycle piles, allowing only those things that bring you joy to remain. Minimalism isn’t about deprivation; it’s about creating space for things that matter.
Lighting the Way to Serenity: Lighting plays a crucial role in setting the mood. Opt for warm, soft lighting to promote relaxation. Consider using dimmable lamps or installing a dimmer switch for your overhead lights. In the evening, turn off the bright overheads and let a cozy glow take over your sanctuary.
A Breath of Fresh Air: Open your windows daily to let in fresh air and invite the crisp aroma of nature indoors—perfect for morning meditation or evening relaxation. If street noise is an issue, try opening windows facing quieter areas or investing in soundproofing curtains.
Taking it Step Further!
Creating a sanctuary is about more than aesthetic changes; it’s a transformative experience that supports your wellness journey. As you experiment with these tips, you’ll find your home increasingly becomes a space of balance and peace—a true reflection of you.
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SURVIVING SPRING BLOOMS
When the flowers start blooming, the pollen starts flying, and many of us start sniffling essential oils are your best friend! If you want to enjoy the beauty of spring without hiding indoors until the worst is behind you, we have you covered.
Season Essentials oil blend is an incredible blend that is labeled for use as a dietary supplement and can be used for diffusing and for topical application, so you can use it however you choose! Add this wonderful blend to an empty veggie capsule or to a teaspoon of honey and take it internally!! Or you can make a roller to apply liberally and frequently. You can also diffuse it! There are so many options with this one.
Lavender, Lemon & Peppermint (LLP) is THE springtime blend! By diffusing it, rolling it on your chest, neck or even just inside the nostrils will help combat the pollen. Keep it on and around you 24/7! If you need a little more, add Copaiba or Tea Tree to the mix.
Lavender Vitality on the inside of the cheek or a drop under your tongue a few times a day is another great springtime habit. Did you know Lavender is nature's antihistamine?? It is!
AllerZyme capsules is ideal for individuals with dietary sensitivities, so it can also help with seasonal needs, too!
Use the DIY Nasal Salts, Sinus Support Steam, Changing Seasons Oral Spray and capsules listed below! Also the Immune Boost Bath is amazing.
EASY ALLERGY DIYS
Soothing Oatmeal Bath
Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children. Think conventional oat baths but without the fragrance!
1 cup organic oats, ground
¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
2 tsp Vitamin E oil
15 drops Frankincense
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Helichrysum
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
DIY Goat Milk Soap
This soap is incredibly nourishing to the skin and the oils can be customized to whatever you want or need.
2lb melt and pour soap base
½ cup powdered goat milk
2 Tbsp organic raw honey
1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
60 drops essential oils (Frankincense, Sandalwood, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Tangerine, Lavender, Patchouli, Valor, Peace & Calming - alone or in some combo)
Soap molds
Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.
Soothing ACV Bath Soak
This one is incredible the skin, but it is not recommended if there are open wounds as the ACV could sting a bit.
¼ cup ¼ cup magnesium flakes
¼ cup organic oats, ground
2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
10 drops each Frankincense, Lavender, Copaiba
¼ cup raw organic apple cider vinegar
Mix together and add to bath water. Then add ACV to the water and gently mix.
Sinus Support Steam Pot
When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!
Bowl of very hot, steaming water
2-3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
2-4 drops Dorado Azul Essential Oil
Add essential oils to the water (start with the lower end and add more as desired). Place a towel over your head and sit with your head above the steam bath to open the airways
DIY Nasal Salts
10 drops Lavender essential oil
15 drops Copaiba essential oil
8 Tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)
Ceramic Neti pot
Mix well and store in a sealed glass jar. To use, dissolve 1 tsp of salt mixture into 1&1/2 cups of distilled water (or water from a Berkey filter or boil and cool some water), then add to your Neti pot and use as needed.
Changing Seasons Oral Spray Recipe No. 1
10mL glass spray bottle
1 drop each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, Peppermint Vitality
2 drops Orange Vitality, Lemon Vitality
Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
Filtered water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!
Changing Seasons Oral Spray Recipe No. 2
10mL glass spray bottle
3 drops Season Essentials oil blend
2 drops Orange Vitality
Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
Filtered water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!
DIY Season's Change Capsules
2oz glass dropper bottle
30 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Copaiba Vitality OR 30 drops Season Essentials oil blend
Olive oil to desired dilution (about 2 Tbsp)
When you're ready to make a capsule, fill an empty vegetable capsule with a dropperful of the blend and take as desired.
I hope these tips inspire you and that you take the time to invest in the harmony of your sanctuary. Until next time, continue creating a space that feels as wonderful as you are!
In 2015 Sue began again, she started over, and did it all at the ripe old age of 61. She found Jesus, stopped drinking, got married and seriously began focusing on what mattered most. All it took was a decision to clean up her act which is why she considers herself “Blessed Beyond Measure”. Now she is a health and wellness educator of all things natural, looking to share with anyone who wants to make a change in their health and wellness journey. Visit her at suefilling.com. Get weekly wellness tips: Weekly Wellness Tips
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