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It is time to start our spring garden. The picture above is from last year. I am so excited for fresh veggies and herbs! I try my best to keep my garden organic and toxin free. We have lots of grubs in our beds. Every spring we turn over the soil, remove the weeds and grass (to the best of our abilities) and remove the grubs. The grubs are really larvae of harmful insects that munch on my plant's roots! Then we amend the soil with manure, and topsoil.  Diatomaceous Earth is a great option for insects. It is safe for people and pets but deadly to creatures with an exoskeleton. It is made from crushed up remains of diatoms, which are fossilized shell creatures.  It is a lot like powdered chalk. You don't really want to breathe it in. I sprinkle it on the bed below the plants and use a bottle to puff it out onto the leaves. Don't overdo it though. The plants can do their photosynthesis thing if you cover them to heavily!  The other thing you have to worry about is th

Lemongrass is a very popular herb that can be found growing natively in Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has been used for cooking and medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. This is one of my favorite essential oils! It is has a sweet lemon smell and has so many uses. The main way I use it is in my diffuser. I usually combine it with peppermint or spearmint for a bright fresh scent. It is very uplifting, the scent actually makes me happy! It is a great addition to the laundry routine on your wool dryer balls. Or use to make a room mist. Click here to see my purification spray recipe . You can use any of your favorite oils to make your own room spray. Lemongrass Vitality can be added to your tea or water. A little drop goes a long way in recipes. I have used Lemongrass with a carrier oil for underarm deodorant with great success. It can sting a bit on sensitive areas so try with a carrier oil first!  Use it with a carrier oil after a workout on tired

I so LOVE the spring! We plan our garden, throw out lots of clutter, tighten up our budget, and open the windows. I also can see the end of the school year in sight. It is so wonderful!   I know you are already cleaning with Thieves Cleaner. It is the best. No contest. I use it for all glass, mirrors, countertops, toilets. I dust with it. I spray my floors with it and use my steam mop.   This month Thieves Cleaner in on our promotion at the 250 PV level! PLUS, we get the great glass bottle. So no excuses, start using it. It lasts a long time even when you use it on everything. We also get the Thieves dish soap this month at the 190 PV level. The best way to use this (in my opinion) is in a foaming liquid soap dispenser. The usual ratio is 5 parts water to 1 part liquid soap. It is so concentrated! You may even want to do a bit less soap.  Click here to learn how to  Make your own foaming cleaning pods!  This recipe uses Thieves cleaner and/or Thieves dis

Here are a few suggestions to add to your March order in preparation for spring.  I use Agilease all year but if you are like me, you are more active when the weather is nice. AgilEase is joint support. I find I can garden longer and with less discomfort when I am taking this.  We have learned that if the gut is healthy the rest of our systems follow along. There are many digestive support items available at YL check them out and see which one is best for you. I recommend Allerzyme for seasonal support!  Time to lose that holiday fluff! The Slique line will help you jump start your summer body in a safe natural way. These last two are going to sell out come summer time, so grab them while there is plenty in stock.    Get your safe and natural insect repellent, and sunscreen before you need them.  You will be glad they are already on hand when its time to use them.  “She turned to the sunlight     And shook her yellow head, And whispered to her neighb