We can effectively “winterize” our homes and ourselves naturally with aromatic and fun do-it-yourself projects. I’ve compiled a list of just some of the things you can do to make this winter a little easier on your home, body and mind! Body & Hair Due to chilly temperatures, high winds and lower humidity in winter, … Read more
We’ve all bought candles at some point simply because they were pretty, would look perfect on the mantle or make a great gift. We don’t stop to think that burning those candles might release toxins into the air that we inhale, that the friends and loved ones we gifted these candles to would … Read more
Yet another excellent multi-purpose tool in natural living is Lemon Essential Oil. You may have noticed many of our recipes include a few drops of this very versatile oil, largely due to the fact that Lemon EO is just about great for everything. Among its many applications, Lemon Essential oil is a known bactericidal and … Read more
The one place we should always feel safe and secure can be surprisingly bad for you. Sure, we’re all aware of silent killers like carbon monoxide, but did you know that the soles of shoes, fresh dry cleaning and dry dust mops can cause a plethora of respiratory problems? In an enlightening article by … Read more
According to Merriam-Webster, one definition of the word “Natural” is: “existing in or produced by nature: not artificial”. A somewhat vague definition but a good basis on which to build. It is with this definition, we the consumers form the standard for the food we eat, the products we use, even the clothes … Read more
We all could use a little more time in our day to relax. A scant few minutes when we can close our eyes and just let the stress fade away. We know the strain stress and anxiety put on our physical body but few of us have (or take) the time to decompress. I wish … Read more
As I thoroughly enjoyed the long 4th of July weekend, my mind traveled to why I always feel so good after a day at the beach… all because of wonderful molecules called negative ions. According to Wikipedia, “An ion is an atom or molecule in which the total number of electrons is not … Read more
I know this isn’t “The Sound of Music” nor am I Oprah but, I thought it would be fun to share a few of our employees favorite things with you so you can see that we love and use the wonderful products we make! So I polled some of the front office crew … Read more
We are thrilled to introduce you to the newest additions to the Plantlife product line! As you know, we here at Plantlife are crazy about our 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils. We love them so much, we use these top quality oils in our entire body care line of products as well as … Read more
While the foam soap vs. liquid soap debate rages on, I’d like to take this opportunity to throw my support behind foam soap formally and publicly. It may not be the most important issue on the table but, it is a worthwhile conversation nonetheless. Especially if it makes your life easier and … Read more
