Spark Naturals Blog: November 2014

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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...

DIY Lavender Moon Sand

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...

Acne Facial Oil

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

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...

DIY Body Butter

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...

Homemade Vapor Rub

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 Diffuser Blends

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

Thanksgiving Diffuser Blends

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

Relaxing Lavender Bath

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....

DIY Hard Floor Cleaner

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...

Vinyl Floor Cleaner

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

Healthy Holidays Diffuser Blends

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

Uplifting Cold & Flu Bath or Massage Oil

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...

Juniper Berry Essential Oil Bath

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...

Juniper Berry Diffuser Blends

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...

Hippie Autumn Diffuser Blend

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

Sensual Night Diffuser Blend

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

Winter Doldrums Diffuser Blends

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...

Mental Centering Diffuser Blend

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...

Rosemary & Thyme Herbal Deodorant

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

DIY Paraffin Hand Treatment

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

Wintergreen Diffuser Blends

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

Easy Holiday Gift Ideas with Essential Oils

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DIY Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones

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 Stress Diffuser Blend

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-...

Winter Dust Mite Treatment

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

Winter Warmer Hand & Foot Massage Blend

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...

Snowy Mountain Diffuser Blend

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

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...

Rough Monday Diffuser Blends

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...

Brighter Day Menopause Blend

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 ...

Glioblastoma Multiforme & Melissa EO

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

DIY Fridge Cleaner

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! ...

Memory Enhancement Diffuser Blend

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 ...

Melaleuca for Acne

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

DIY Hand Sanitizer & 1st Aid Spray

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...

Diffuser Blends for Sick Rooms

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

Holiday Baking Diffuser Blend

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...

Essential Oils for Stress Relief

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...

Peak Performance Diffuser Blends

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...

Pregnancy Massage Oil Blend

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...

DIY Carpet Deodorizer - Cheap & Easy!

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

10 Must-Try Essential Oil Recipes for your Diffuser

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...

DIY EASY Natural Toners with essential oils

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 ...

Pure Touch Massage Kit

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...

DIY Aftershave with essential oils

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...

5 Must-Try Friday Night Diffuser Blends

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...

Headache Protocols with Compresses

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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