Comments on: This Is As Close to Hugging a Tree As I Will Get http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/ ... you know the ones. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:04:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tammy http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27445 Tammy Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:28:50 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27445 Lavendar essential oil does a lot of what the tea tree oil does, but smells WAY better! I like the brand "Now Foods" and I can get them super reasonable through "LuckyVitamin.com" (along with many other great natural products and vitamins/suppliments)<br /><br />Also, plain old castor oil is very healing, too. I had a bad toe nail (fungus? I know, gross) for years, and even went to a doc and took oral meds; but nothing got rid of it until I starting rubbing castor oil in twice a day. It just peeled away one day and hasn't been back (over a year now)!<br /><br />EVCO (extra virgin coconut oil) is an amazing product that you've probably heard of. (If not--google it!) Very soothing for problem skin, and softens mama's skin too. Lavendar essential oil does a lot of what the tea tree oil does, but smells WAY better! I like the brand "Now Foods" and I can get them super reasonable through "LuckyVitamin.com" (along with many other great natural products and vitamins/suppliments)

Also, plain old castor oil is very healing, too. I had a bad toe nail (fungus? I know, gross) for years, and even went to a doc and took oral meds; but nothing got rid of it until I starting rubbing castor oil in twice a day. It just peeled away one day and hasn't been back (over a year now)!

EVCO (extra virgin coconut oil) is an amazing product that you've probably heard of. (If not–google it!) Very soothing for problem skin, and softens mama's skin too.

]]> By: Marj http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27446 Marj Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:09:04 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27446 If you like essential oils, you should try this Pain Go Essential oil blend. Someone gave me some as a gift, and I use it for EVERYTHING. It takes the pain out of smashed thumbs, bonks, bruises, ingrown toenails, carpal tunnel. These are a things I have tried it for. Get it here http://www.tip2toeessentials.com/PAIN-GO-ESSENTIAL-OIL-BLEND-15ml-p/236.htm If you like essential oils, you should try this Pain Go Essential oil blend. Someone gave me some as a gift, and I use it for EVERYTHING. It takes the pain out of smashed thumbs, bonks, bruises, ingrown toenails, carpal tunnel. These are a things I have tried it for. Get it here http://www.tip2toeessentials.com/PAIN-GO-ESSENTIAL-OIL-BLEND-15ml-p/236.htm

]]> By: Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27447 Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:57:05 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27447 Have always heard good things about this - I need to get some just to have on hand. Have always heard good things about this – I need to get some just to have on hand.

]]> By: Chappyswife http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27448 Chappyswife Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:09:20 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27448 I cannot believe the wealth of information here! I took a lot of notes and made a shopping list. <br /><br />What I want to know from all of these smart ladies is if their households are a lot healthier because of these efforts. These oils sound wonderful, and I can't wait to try them, but as a whole, do their families actually stay sick LESS? <br /><br />I have battled bronchitis for three weeks now, and we all have very dry skin and some eczema, so I can't get to the store fast enough! <br /><br />Thank you! :0) I cannot believe the wealth of information here! I took a lot of notes and made a shopping list.

What I want to know from all of these smart ladies is if their households are a lot healthier because of these efforts. These oils sound wonderful, and I can’t wait to try them, but as a whole, do their families actually stay sick LESS?

I have battled bronchitis for three weeks now, and we all have very dry skin and some eczema, so I can’t get to the store fast enough!

Thank you! :0)

]]> By: Jerri http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27449 Jerri Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:24:18 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27449 I use Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree Shampoo. It's a little expensive, but it's a really good shampoo! I use Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Shampoo. It’s a little expensive, but it’s a really good shampoo!

]]> By: Laury http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27450 Laury Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:59:12 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27450 Oh, AND Tea Tree oil treats foot fungus too. I forgot. <br />I buy mine at Trader Joes and/ or Whole food for much les. Dessert Essence brand is affordable. They make a blemish stick that I have used for YEARS now. My hubby love it too. It is primarily tea tree oil with a blend of others and works wonders. Smells good too! Oh, AND Tea Tree oil treats foot fungus too. I forgot.
I buy mine at Trader Joes and/ or Whole food for much les. Dessert Essence brand is affordable. They make a blemish stick that I have used for YEARS now. My hubby love it too. It is primarily tea tree oil with a blend of others and works wonders. Smells good too!

]]> By: Laury http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27451 Laury Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:52:35 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27451 Tea Tree oil can also keep you humidifier from molding and harboring bacteria. Martha Stewart reccoments 3 - 5 drops in you tank pedending on your tanks size. We started this over the summer and LOVE it now. It works in so many ways! <br />Lavender oil is awesome too. I keep some in the medicine cabinet. A bit on a burn is awesome! In the summer I put a few drops in a water bottle and keep in the fridge when someone has a sunburn I'll sprtiz the burn to help cool the skin and also add pure aloe after. It really takes the burn sensation out and feel so good. My sister inlaw got me on the when she treated one of my burns while we were camping. I could not beleive the results and have been a fan since. Great on bug bites too by the way. Tea Tree oil can also keep you humidifier from molding and harboring bacteria. Martha Stewart reccoments 3 – 5 drops in you tank pedending on your tanks size. We started this over the summer and LOVE it now. It works in so many ways!
Lavender oil is awesome too. I keep some in the medicine cabinet. A bit on a burn is awesome! In the summer I put a few drops in a water bottle and keep in the fridge when someone has a sunburn I’ll sprtiz the burn to help cool the skin and also add pure aloe after. It really takes the burn sensation out and feel so good. My sister inlaw got me on the when she treated one of my burns while we were camping. I could not beleive the results and have been a fan since. Great on bug bites too by the way.

]]> By: Rachel http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27452 Rachel Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:59:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27452 Hi! Melaleuca is an awesome company that sells natural home products including cleaning, kids shampoos, makeup, first aid you name it. It's a non toxic which is huge at our house. But I wanted to tell you about their laundry soap. It's amazing. Anyone who is sensative to detergent should try it. It's all natural and only takes a tiny to bit to wash a whole load. It may seem expensive but the 64 oz does 64 laods...so it's worth it. Hi! Melaleuca is an awesome company that sells natural home products including cleaning, kids shampoos, makeup, first aid you name it. It’s a non toxic which is huge at our house. But I wanted to tell you about their laundry soap. It’s amazing. Anyone who is sensative to detergent should try it. It’s all natural and only takes a tiny to bit to wash a whole load. It may seem expensive but the 64 oz does 64 laods…so it’s worth it.

]]> By: Alexia http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27453 Alexia Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:23:06 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27453 Tea Tree Oil is the bomb! If you keep the oil in your shampoo on a permanent basis is should keep future lice away too. Tea Tree Oil is the bomb! If you keep the oil in your shampoo on a permanent basis is should keep future lice away too.

]]> By: Anonymous http://wearethatfamily.com/2009/01/this-is-as-close-to-tree-hugging-as-i/comment-page-1/#comment-27454 Anonymous Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:16:46 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=589#comment-27454 We love essential oils around here:<br />ylang ylang (or whatever oil is your favorite) mixed with 1:2 vinegar to water for an all-purpose cleaner.<br /><br />a few drops of tea tree oil in the toilet bowl to keep it smelling fresh and to kill germs in between cleaning (with 4 boys its a must!).<br /><br />your favorite oil added to a hot steamy bath at the end of an interesting day - YUMMY.<br /><br />patchouli oil (or your favorite oil) added to unscented lotion in place of perfume.<br /><br />The possibilities are absolutely endless!<br /><br />Enjoy. We love essential oils around here:
ylang ylang (or whatever oil is your favorite) mixed with 1:2 vinegar to water for an all-purpose cleaner.

a few drops of tea tree oil in the toilet bowl to keep it smelling fresh and to kill germs in between cleaning (with 4 boys its a must!).

your favorite oil added to a hot steamy bath at the end of an interesting day – YUMMY.

patchouli oil (or your favorite oil) added to unscented lotion in place of perfume.

The possibilities are absolutely endless!

Enjoy.

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