essential oils

Enjoy the benefits of the lime and cilantro essential oils in this vegetarian burrito! Now is also the perfect time to enjoy a new dish using your summer squash!

Being active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. The positive endorphins released during exercise will lift depression, boost energy, and strengthen cardiac function. Increasing muscle mass and strength also helps the body burn fat and build endurance. It’s …

Are you looking for a good face wash for troublesome skin? The essential oils used in this face wash were picked to help with acne-prone skin, but the face wash can be used on any skin type.

Want to add a little class to your dinner tonight? Try this Margherita Garlic Bread. This simple dish is packed with flavor! Add a salad, and you have an easy and satisfying dinner.

Have you heard about the Modern Essentials™ Living book? This amazing resource contains cooking recipes, craft ideas, cleaning recipes, body care recipes, class ideas, diffuser blends, and a chart listing common uses for many essential oils and blends. It introduces …

Fennel essential oil is steam-distilled from the seeds of the Foeniculum vulgare plant in the parsley family. The ancient Egyptians and Romans awarded garlands of fennel to victorious warriors because the plant was believed to give courage, strength, and longevity. It …

One of the tough things about giving someone a sample of an essential oil is that often that person doesn’t know what to do with it (other than whatever you tell them to). When you share essential oils with a …

When you are finished cleaning your home, diffuse this blend for a refreshing scent that will increase your great feeling of accomplishment! Need a diffuser? Check out the variety of diffusers at AromaTools™.

If you are looking for a relatively healthy dessert, then you should try this recipe! It is vegan and gluten-free, but it still tastes quite good. Of course, it doesn’t taste like a normal cheesecake, but even our pickiest tasters …

Try this delicious chicken recipe at home or on your Labor Day campout! If you need to serve more than 4 people, simply adjust the recipe as needed.

Your carpets will smell so fresh after sprinkling this on them before vacuuming!

This recipe was submitted by Ali Corle as part of our Facebook contest. She says, “I make this amazing salsa, it’s out-of-this-world good!” And we agree! This recipe makes a lot of salsa, so it is great for a party or large gathering.

This night-time facial moisturizer was suggested to us by Lura Struzinski. She says, “This is my favorite night-time moisturizer. I apply it to my face, neck, and décolletage. In the morning my face feels so smooth.” Lura’s original recipe is …

This delightful drink recipe was submitted to us by Linda Schwarm during our Facebook contest. Linda won a copy of Modern Essentials Living.

Give your kids a healthy and delicious treat when they get home from school this fall by making these Cinnamon Apple Chips made with cinnamon essential oil!

Do your kids love to play with chalk, but get their hands really messy while they are at it? You can cut down on the mess a bit by making your own chalk in deodorant containers. Homemade retractable chalk is …

If you are a teacher getting ready for the beginning of school, don’t forget to include essential oils in your preparations. There are many great ways that essential oils can help you and your students throughout the school day.

Parents typically want to do all they can to help their children succeed in school. Whether your child is going down the street to the local elementary school or across the country to college, there are some great ways that …