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Simple, Yet Effective

Every time I go into the bathroom at the gym the evil automatic air freshener smell sets me off. It gives me a headache in the 3-5 minutes I am in there! Toxins are sometimes unavoidable unfortunately.  Please pass up the plug-in and spray air fresheners for this! 





Mason Jar Air Freshener


What You Need: 

Small mason jar

1/4 cup baking soda

6-8 drops of your favorite essential oil


Directions: 

Fill the mason jar about 1/4 full with baking soda and add the essential oil. Punch holes in the lid, and place in any spot that could use a little freshening! Every once in awhile give the jar a gentle shake to boost its power.  You can even paint or Modge Podge the jar lid or buy a fancy lid at your local craft store like the ones in my photo! 




Copyright, 2015, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.




DIY Perfume

Yes I am a girlie girl! I love wearing lipstick, heels, and perfume! :-) I have been using essential oil as perfume for about 6 years now. Other perfumes are loaded with chemicals! 

Who says smelling delicious has to be toxic? Here is a VERY EASY way to make your own DIY roll on perfumes at home using essential oils. You can use any essential oil (or blend) you want! The great thing about using essential oils is that they not only smell fantastic, they actually have beneficial properties that can help you relax, calm, de-stress, and uplift your mood (depending on which ones you use).


Ingredients:


Fractionated coconut oil
Jojoba oil
Essential oils of choice
Roll-on tubes 10ml
Dropper (optional)

Process:


1) Fill each 10ml roll-on bottle with the following:
  • 1.5 tsp fractionated coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp jojoba oil
  • 8-12 drops of essential oil of your choice (use more if you want a stronger perfume, I prefer it more subtle)
2) Snap on the roller
3) Shake as needed to combine.

Simple! I made two different fragrances: Whisper and Mental Clarity! Try it!






Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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