Headache just about killed me last night. But I rubbed Frankincense on my forehead, told Kyle to rub my feet and felt better in ten minutes. I've got an oil for everything!!

Spring is in the air and with that comes lots of cleaning and getting ready for the warmer weather. Being prepared with the right natural ingredients can ensure that you are prepared to tackle any job. Here is a list of the Top 10 Natural Cleaning Ingredients

1. Vinegar
        White or apple cider vinegar is an excellent deodorizer, polisher, goo disolver, base for sprays, and glass cleaner. It dissolves quickly without leaving residue or odor (despite its strong odor at the time of application).

Castile Soap
       No matter the scent, pure castles soap is an excellent floor, tub, toilet, and countertop cleaner. It can also be mixed with coconut oil and be used on furniture as a deep cleansing treatment followed by a wipe down with a dissolver such as vinegar.
    3. Lavender Essential Oil
        A fantastic scent, lasting aroma, and soothing on your nerves while you clean, lavender is more than just a spa treat. Lavender essential oils is antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiseptic, and kills germs on contact. it makes an excellent addition to nursery room sprays and all purpose cleaners.
     4. Lemon Anything
        Lemon is amazing. For cleaning, it doesn't matter what form you use. You can make a paste using borax and baking soda and add pure lemon juice, essential oil, or rind and it makes an major mold inhibitor. A lemon cut in off and put face down on rust spots will dissolve the rust. Good alternative for cast iron skillets.
     5. Borax
        Water softener, abrasive, and deodorizer, borax is an old time housekeeping secret. Sold in almost every supermarket a large box costs $2 and change and can last up to or over a month. Good choice form deep cleaning and bathrooms.
    6. Baking Soda
       Abrasive and deodorizing. Add baking soda, crushed lavender flowers (or basil leaves, clove powder, lavender oil, Melaleuca oil, cinnamon powder, etc) to a container and mix well. spread generously over carpeted areas and leave for 30-45 minutes. Vacuum and voila! Fresh smell and absorbs liquids, dissolves stains, freshener the house, and inhibits the growth of bacteria and mold.
      7. Melaleuca Essential Oil
        A fresh scent, and antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antiseptic. Add to any recipe for added benefit.
     8. Hydrogen Peroxide
        Non toxic and safe around children, hydrogen peroxide is a good base for sprays and cleaners. Great for surface cleaning. Don't shake it or it will turn into water.
      9. Water
        Water is an excellent base for very sensitive individuals. Add essential oils to water and put in a spray bottle and you have a cleaner! Some good options are: lavender, Melaleuca, peppermint, clary sage, wild orange, lemon, or lemongrass.
      10. Essential Oil Diffuser
         Essential in a naturally clean home. Kills pathogenic bacteria in the air, inhibits the growth of mold, stops the replication of viruses, prevents illneseed, deodorizes the home, and reduces toxicity in the air. No good reason not to have one.

Well that's all for tonight. If you have any thoughts, do share. What's your favorite ingredients? Do you have any special recipes to share?
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Bach flower remedies are great for emotional health.
Especially effective for people suffering from mental disorders or chemical imbalances.
Depression: Severe and clinical
Bipolar I and II
Anxiety
PTSD
ADHD
ADD
Autism spectrum
Down's syndrome
and many more

We had a tough time last night with our two year old. She woke up at least five times crying and delusional with fever and coughing.
I must admit that fevers used to intimidate me. I used to be so afraid for my children when they had a high fever. I succumbed to the 101° fever fright night crowd.
That was before I researched fevers and the myth behind this fright. We all know that fevers occur as a result of the body fighting off infection. Bacteria or what have you enters the body and attacks. In its infinite wisdom, the human body elevates its temperature in an attempt to kill those nasty intruders.
It really is an excellent technique.
Unfortunately most parents do not allow the body the chance it needs to fight the infection. They reach for the good old fashioned fever reducer at the slightest sign of elevation.
There is no reason for this. There is no danger if a fever is under 104°. Keep yourself or your children well hydrated and cooled. Drinking cool water (no ice) is hydrating and is a natural fever reducer. At 104° the chance for febrile seizures rises IF the fever SPIKES quickly and sharply. (I.e. it goes from 101° to 105° in under half an hour)
However, if the fever is rising steadily and as expected, there is no reason for ER visits or extra medicine.
Now, onto what I use as fever reducers. I love using peppermint and sandalwood essential oils. During a fever like my daughter had last night, I apply peppermint essential oil every 15 minutes until it breaks. I apply it directly to the bottom of her feet.
By 2am her fever was down   and she fell asleep deeply and woke up feeling cool to the touch. She is still feeling under the weather but thankfully, I didn't waste time, I just trusted my instincts (and natural medicine!).