Adventures in Homemaking and doTERRA Essential Oils

By now you must have heard about the latest and greatest craze taking over the USA...a small toy called a  Fidget Spinner.  Fidget Spinners were originally designed for those who have ADD/ADHD, anxiety and/or stress to help improve concentration by having something inconspicuous to occupy their hands. These toys hit the mainstream media and are selling out online and in stores within minutes of becoming available. Every child wants one, whether for therapeutic use or not. They are unique little things and come in such a wide variety of colors and patterns that it is becoming a form of self-expression for kids. My two teenage sons are no different in wanting one of these cool devices.  My 13 year old is an incredible building blocks builder. He builds complex contraptions that actually function without any instructions needed.  Recently I showed him a picture of a fidget spinner made out of building blocks and asked him if he could build it with what he already...

'Tis the Season....Ballet performance season that is. My boys and I already practically live at the studio, we are there 5 days a week just for their regular classes; but now that we are 3 weeks away from our Spring Performance of "Snow White", my boys have added rehearsals. My two boys adore Ballet. In fact, my 12 year old is going to the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive for three weeks this summer, which is such a huge honor. Therefore, in preparation for that and for spring performance, I am putting together my very own "Ballet Dancer Survival Kit" of doTERRA Essential Oils. In this "Ballet Dancer Survival Kit" I have included: *Frankincense: Known as the "King of Oils", it is highly sought after for its many uses including mood enhancement, relaxation, healthy cell function, reducing pain and inflammation, and relieves stress and anxiety. *doTERRA Breathe: A wonderful blend of oils including: Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucal...

The Mount Dora School of Ballet (MDSB) has a long-standing tradition of entertaining audiences while providing a high caliber, enjoyable experience for its students and audiences alike.  This standard of excellence has placed MDSB in the wonderful position of having sold out nearly every performance it has ever done.  This year the annual end-of-the-year Spring Performance will be MDSB’s interpretation of the classic story of “Snow White”, featuring all 145 dancers from MDSB, plus some guest artists from Orlando Ballet.  Instead of showcasing individual classes, MDSB does a full ballet performance. Last year, it was Coppelia (a Pinocchio type fairytale), and it was as if I was watching a professional ballet company on the stage, it was extremely well done. Artistic Director Kathryn Wheeler and the other instructors encourage students understanding of commitment, hard work, responsibility, the value of discipline, and a passion for the arts.  These life...

Have you ever been getting your house ready for a party and everything has been cleaned, polished, and put away when you suddenly realize that your everyday family couch pillows are stained? Oh, no! Thoughts start running through your head, “Should I hide the pillows in a closet?”, “Do I have time to sit at the sewing machine and make a cover?”, “Do I have any extra pillow covers?”.  If the answer to the previous questions is “no”, then I have a very simple solution for you. I ran into this exact problem this weekend.  People were coming to my house who had never been there before. I needed to put my best foot forward, because after all, the cleanliness of a home reflects upon the woman.  I called my mom in a panic, and like any wonderful mother, she came right on over with a plethora of supplies to help me.  What did she bring for my grungy, food stained, everyday couch pillows? One-Yard cuts of fabric, and rectangular shape shawls and scarves; no pillow covers...