author. aromatherapist. formulator. hemp expert.
If you're like me, you have a weak spot for chocolate. Chocolate food, chocolate mask, chocolate everything! This recipe is so good you can't tell it does not contain sugar. It has a few extra steps but it is worth every additional moment it … [Continue reading]
My mother kept a clean house, but she alway said that she didn't keep a spotless house because she cared more about the people in the house than the impressiveness of the house. She focused on spending time with her family and guests, over wasting … [Continue reading]
I love the way blue cheese looks. The natural marbeling is so pretty and the texture makes it fun to use in just about any dish. Even cheese cake. Yes, that's right cheese cake. Next time you are in charge of appetizers whip up this simple and … [Continue reading]
This simple recipe is great to bring to a gathering to serve on sliced bread. 1 lb mild ground pork sausage 1 lb ground beef ¼ cup pesto ¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes 2-3 garlic cloves chopped 1 package Neufchâtel cream cheese 1 tsp rosemary … [Continue reading]
I am super excited to announce the release of my new book A Little Handbook about Hemp CBD: A Revolutionary Ingredient for the Skincare World. It was a book that almost got put on the back burner. Just twelve days ago when I went to Heartprint … [Continue reading]
Cheesecake is always a winner in my house. As a teenager I developed, what turned out to be, an incredibly versatile cheesecake recipe. At the time I used processed white sugar and over the years I have adapted it to my ever changing diet. I love to … [Continue reading]
You always worry about your kids—even when they are adults. I remember thinking to myself on the day I met Keegan’s new friend Brandon, “Keegan is going to be okay.” With a friend like Brandon—how could he not be? You always hope that your kids will … [Continue reading]
Last year on my birthday Caiden and I spent the day zipping around town getting birthday freebies. Several friends on Facebook wanted to know about birthday freebies when I mentioned the fun we were having making a day of free stuff. We had such a … [Continue reading]
I absolutely love the different opportunities that I receive to share information about essential oil safety. I love essential oils. I also love to talk about safety so that people can enjoy essential oils for a lifetime. One might expect that the … [Continue reading]
In 2014 I wrote a blog post that honestly changed the trajectory of my aromatherapy career. That blog post opened the door to countless emails from people telling me about their injuries and the bad advise they were given. In case after case I asked … [Continue reading]
I’m heartbroken! I desperately hope that someday the message of essential oil safety will spread so far and wide that we stop seeing injuries and adverse reactions like the one below. I also wish the environment was healthier among essential oil … [Continue reading]
