Basil Essential Oil: A Must-Have in Your Fall Holistic Cooking

I just returned from two weeks in Sicily and Rome visiting our organic citrus distillers and attending the International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades annual conference. My daily treat was a caprese salad with the tastiest tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil with a generous layer of whole fresh basil […]

5 Essential Oils To Beat Back To School Bugs

The days are shorter, school supplies are lining store aisles, and there’s a slight chill in the air… welcome to Back To School Season! With all the lovely things that accompany autumn, there’s one thing that we’d all like to avoid when heading back to the classroom: Back To School Sickness! The colder weather ushers […]

How to Make a Luscious Herbal Moisturizer

By Kelly Johnson and Renee Long Skin, being the largest organ in the body, protects you, insulates you, and connects you to the world. With harsh, cold weather in the winter and exposure to damaging UVA/UVB rays in the summer, your skin takes a beating all year long. Doesn’t it deserve a little extra TLC? […]