Spark Naturals Blog: November 2014

It has been cold the last couple of days. Tonight I was just craving some Hot Chocolate. My favorite thing to do is to make dark chocola...

Are you looking for things to keep your kids entertained this Winter? Try this DIY Lavender Moon Sand! it is very simple to make and you...

No one likes dealing with acne. If you or your child suffers from acne, here is a great recipe to help your skin be healthy and acne fre...

Rosemary Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Sugar 1/2 cup Kosher or Epsom Salt 1 cup Carrier Oil, such as Fractionate...

My wife makes her own body butter and she LOVES it. Tonight she decided to get an early start on Christmas gifts for her friends. This i...

How to Make Homemade "Vic's" Vapor Rub. You might not be thinking you might need this, but the cold and flu season is just...

Holiday prep can be INTENSE! If you're just trying to get through the afternoon, put on one of these diffuser blends: Energizing, Gr...

Happy Thanksgiving! Prep for today by loading your diffuser now for the festivities later! 1. Germ-away Diffuser Blend -3 drops Shield ...

Are you stressed out with your holiday plans? Take 20 min for yourself and re-charge! It will help your mood be truly grateful tomorrow....

Are your wood or tile floors a mess? Do you have Holiday company coming over? Want to know a great way to clean them without horrib...

Do you have important guests arriving? Are your vinyl floors due for a DEEP CLEAN? They can sometimes get a little gross (especially in ...

The holidays are wonderful times filled with fun, cheer, family, and sometimes GERMS. Try one of these immune-promoting or antiseptic d...

Another common use for the ALL-STAR Juniper Berry essential oil is restoring some mental clarity in the FOG of a cold or flu. Try this U...

We could ALL use a bit more revujenation and relaxation in our lives - why not add a few drops of Juniper Berry essential oil to your ne...

We are SO excited for the new Juniper Berry essential oil that we launched today! Today, we have 3 MUST-TRY Diffuser Blends with Juniper...

Are you the "barefoot in the woods" type? Try this floral woods diffuser blend! Hippie Autumn Diffuser Blend •2 drops Sandalw...

Have you ever used a diffuser to "set the mood"? Try this diffuser blend! Sensual Diffuser Blend •1 drop Bergamot essential o...

Have you had a case of the WINTER DOLDRUMS hit? Try these uplifting diffuser blends for a breath of fresh air! 1. Uplifting Balance Diff...

Often, this is the time of day that my brain needs a little "boost" to say the least! If you find yourself struggling to think...

Do you HATE conventional deodorants, but still want to stay smelling fresh? Organic Body Care Recipes (by Tourles, available on www.sparkn...

Here's a GREAT idea for a girls' night in: Herbal Paraffin Hand Treatments! Herbal Paraffin Hand Treatments (makes 12) -24 oz ...

Have you ever tried diffusing Wintergreen essential oil? It is refreshing and fits wonderfully with the winter months! Give the diffuser...

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Are you looking for a FUN, FAST & EASY DIY project with essential oils? Try this Cinnamon-scented pine cones! They are a DIY version...

Holiday planning got you STRESSED? Try our Bliss Calming Blend! This is one of our favorites here at Spark HQ and one of our most under-...

With more time spent indoors, winter can bring with it increased irritation from dust mites. Luckily, clove oil can help kill dust mites...

BRR... it is COLD! While essential oils may not be able to change the weather outside, they can help make you more comfortable! One of o...

Winter weather has come to many of us - and from what we are hearing there are some mixed feelings about it! If you're one who LOVES...

DIY Soft Scrub Cleaning the bathroom is not an experience people look forward to very often. Being stuck in a small closed space with h...

Mondays can be rough. Why not plan for tomorrow and get ready for it today! Do you wake up feeling more tired than when you went to slee...

Menopause is a fact of life, but sometimes it can also be a bit of a downer emotionally. If you need a bit of a pick-me-up, try mixing ...

Today, we came across an exciting research article that investigated the potential of Melissa essential oil in the treatment of Glioblas...

Do you have a nasty smell that just LINGERS in your fridge? Use this easy DIY fridge cleaner with essential oils and banish it forever! ...

The holidays can be hectic, and I don't know about you but it seems like I am ALWAYS forgetting something! Here is a GREAT diffuser ...

BACK TO THE BASICS: Sometimes, it's great to focus on some of the easy, simple applications of essential oils! For example, did you...

You can never have too many options for DIY natural hand sanitizer, and this one is wonderful because it can double as a first aid spray...

You'll DEFINITELY want to keep these Diffuser Blends for Sick Rooms handy as we edge further and further into Cold & Flu Season!...

Do you want to have your pie and eat it, too? Now you can! With this deliciously seasonal diffuser blend, you can enjoy your holiday bak...

Is STRESS getting you down? Relax, we've got you covered with this GREAT list of essential oils for stress relief, plus a few MUST-S...

It's Wednesday! We all know what this means: we just have to get through today and it's all downhill (in a good way) until the w...

We have a number of pregnant women who stop by our store in the Riverwoods. One of them mentioned using essential oils to treat back pa...

Sometimes, breaking old cleaning habits in favor of new, healthier ones, is hard. If you're looking for a nontoxic way to freshen u...

The following blends are meant to be used in a cold-air diffuser. The type of diffusers I use require a small amount of water to which t...

Toners are an important part of a natural skin routine, and they are SO EASY TO MAKE! Try these super-simple ALL-NATURAL toners below ...

Have you heard of our Pure Touch Kit? If you love massage or are a massage professional, this is a MUST-HAVE. It is also a GREAT gift for...

Sometimes it can be hard to find essential oil recipes that don't have a strong floral or feminine scent. If you or someone you lo...

Happy Friday! Here are FIVE more MUST-TRY diffuser blends for whatever you need for YOUR Friday night! 1. Had a hard week but need to be i...

I don't know what it is about Thursdays, but I often end up with a BEAR of a headache by the end of the day! If you find yourself in t...

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