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Essential Oils & Oxidation

As someone who is interested in the benefits of essential oils, it's important to understand the concept of oxidation. Essential oils are made up of volatile compounds that can easily react with oxygen molecules in the air, causing them to break down over time. This process is known as oxidation, and it can significantly impact the potency and efficacy of your essential oils.

To prevent oxidation, it's important to handle your essential oils with care. Avoid exposing them to heat, light, and air, as these factors may speed up the oxidation process over time. Always store your oils in dark glass bottles with tight-fitting lids to prevent air and light from getting in.

In some cases, oxidized essential oils may still be safe to use, but they may have lost some of their therapeutic benefits. Signs of oxidation can include a change in color, a bitter or rancid odor, and a reduction in potency. If you suspect that your oils have become oxidized, it's typically best to replace them and start fresh with a new batch.

Essential Oils That Can Oxidize Over Time:
Angelia                                      Frankincense
Anice                                         Galbanum
Caraway                                    Juniper
Celery                                        Lemon balm
Cistus                                        Myrtle
Citrus Oils                                 Pepper
Cypress                                     Pine
Dill                                             Sage
Elemi                                         Spruce
Fennel                                       Star Anise
Fir oils                                       Tea Tree
Fleabane                                    Verbena

While oxidation is an important factor to consider when working with essential oils taking steps to prevent oxidation you can help preserve the potency and efficacy of your oils, ensuring that you get the most out of their therapeutic benefits.

Do you have some oils that you are questioning if they are good or not?  Shoot me a message!


Shmita: Sabbath of the Land

Taking a break and giving the land some rest can be a great way to rejuvenate your garden. As a Young Living Brand Partner, I believe in being mindful of the environment and taking care of the earth. One way to do this is to follow the concept of Shmita, the Sabbath of The Land, as mentioned in the old testament. This allows the land to rest, replenish, and regain its nutrients naturally, making it more fertile and stronger. I encourage you to give your garden a rest, show gratitude for your land, and help care for it in a way that aligns with your values.
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I'm Just Not A Fan of Spring...


So many people who homestead or have small hobby farms love springtime. NOT ME!!! It’s muddy and poopy and....more mud and poop!
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And it’s busy as heck!!!
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We need to rework the pigs into a different paddock a theirs needs to have some work done. New shelters need to be built as they collapsed theirs this winter while apparently fighting for the prime position inside. We also have too many now in the one spot so need to work on separating them out some into different breeding and lineage groups.
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Chicken coop needs a good cleaning. We don't even want to talk about that!!!! 
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Dirt, compost and wood chips need spread to expand the garden, but the piles are still pretty frozen. 
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More veggies need started inside STAT! 
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Sheep shelter needs cleaned out. We are done with lambing season early this year so we don't have to worry about birthing pens.
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Did I mention mud and poop???? 
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SO MUCH TO DO!!! And this doesn’t include sheering and processing and meat chickens and more pigs and......ahhhhhhhh 😳😳
What does your spring look like?

 
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Meet Kelly Milano

 
I'm Kelly, mom to 5, wife to1.  
I know firsthand the challenges of feeling helpless and confused inside my own body, the feeling of waking up one day and not even recognizing myself in the mirror. Over time, everything changed as I discovered the incredible benefits of natural health solutions without all the side effects. 

Now, I am passionate about sharing this valuable information with other women who are desiring to regain their life and vitality and to get to know themselves and their body again, even while in the throws of perimenopause and menopause.  

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