If you aren’t using a diffuser, you should be! Diffusers are an excellent way to take in all the goodness of Young Living essential oils. Whether you want to diffuse for just a few minutes or if you want to diffuse all day, there are several ways to take advantage of the benefits of essential
Month: July 2020
We all deserve a little pampering! Everyone should be able to spend a little time every day to make themselves feel special. One way to pamper yourself with special lotions. Not only will you have done something for yourself, but it is an excellent (and easy) way to take care of your skin. Here are
In our ever-changing world, many parents are choosing to homeschool their kids. Homeschooling can be overwhelming and daunting, even for the parents who have been doing it for years. If you are doing it for the first time, it can be even more scary. Don’t let it get to you. Mom and Dad, you’ve got this
Band moms rock! However, does it ever feel like “soccer moms” get all the recognition? Not this time. We are now recognizing “band moms.” There are a lot of us out and it is time we stepped into the spotlight, if only for a moment or two. There aren’t many better ways to recognize band
Do you have an overly-excited dog? What about a dog that is nervous or afraid? We all know that can be a giant issue when you are trying to maintain a calm, quiet and peaceful home. Never fear! There is some help on the way. Try these tips and keeping dogs calm will be easier
We all have places we need to go. We all have similar places we need to go – the grocery store, school, the ballpark, a restaurant, the vet’s office, etc. All of us need some “mode of transportation” to get there. We find the vehicle that suits our needs and we go. It is all
It is time to get your mind right! Let’s all start off “right now” with the right mindset. We all need to increase the positive energy in our lives and this is the perfect place to get the positive energy flowing. Just soak it all in and apply it to whatever it is you are
School will be starting around the country soon. Sort of. It may not be the typical way school starts, but it will be starting. Whether you are kids will be doing “traditional learning,” “blended learning,” “virtual learning” or you are back homeschooling like always, there are several tips for getting kids ready for school. Discuss
One of my biggest pet peeves is the lie people tell about pets and essential oils – “Essential oils are deadly for pets.” That is not true. It just bugs the living daylights out of me when I hear it. The lie keeps circulating at pet stores, pet rescues, among pet parents and, most of
Taking care of an elderly loved one is…is…is…there is no way to describe it. It is a task (or job or responsibility or honor) more and more people are taking on. Husbands and wives, sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters are finding themselves in one of the most time-consuming, overwhelming situations possible. In addition to
I don’t know about anyone else, but driving is one of the most stressful things I do. It is 2020 – why aren’t we saying “Beam me up, Scotty” to get where we need to be? Seeing technology hasn’t caught up with our dreams, we still have to get behind the wheel and get from
As a child, I remember my mom asking me if I wanted to “learn the hard way or the easy way.” The “hard way” meant my way. And, obviously, the “easy way” was “her way.” I was a good kid and I rarely chose the “hard way.” I knew better. Keeping the peace and remaining
When you hear the term “caregivers,” what do you think? There was a time I only thought of “caregivers” as people who had taken in an elderly parent or grandparent. It never crossed my mind there were many other types of caregivers who give care to all sorts of people, pets and even things. Parents
Despite the eye rolling from my daughter as I drove her to school, I cranked up the radio. I sang along, loudly… “I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole…” It’s Merle Haggard. I’m an Okie and I love his music; of course it is going to be loud and I’m going to be
Everyone has heard the saying “What goes up, must come down.” No truer words have ever been spoken. It doesn’t matter what it is, how big it is or how powerful it is, everything that goes up must go down. It is a law of nature. We can’t get around this. Sadly, this law applies to
“Going healthy” is always a good decision. No one has to be perfect at it or “militant” though. Every little bit of “healthy” you can get into your life is helpful. I found the hardest part of adding the healthy to our lives was my husband. [Before I get into this story, you need to
When it comes to using all-natural and holistic products, you will find an insane amount of information, misinformation and outright lies – it is overwhelming. That is why we created Oily Housewives. Think of us as your personal tour guide as you make your journey into a healthier way of life for you and your