Moving forward on the topic of Discipline, My life has changed now because I have been diagnosed with Heart Disease. My focus will be on having a place to journal recipes and life changes as I go from meat lover to a non animal product consumer...
I will still post my quilts on here I think :) but my focus is on my new blog : Simply Vegan
Talk about developing discipline.. Here we go!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
My Favorite Oils
Some of My Favorite Oils and their uses!
Antibiotic in a bottle
1. Mix with a tbsp of water, gargle for 1-2 minute then swallow at the on-set of a sore throat.
2. Put 5 drops oregano and 5 drops on guard in a 00 capsule and take 3 times daily at the on set of cold or flu symptoms.
3. Put on the soles children's feet at night during cold & flu season to support immune system.
4. Add 2-5 drops to 2 tbsp of water and swish and pull through your teeth for gingivitis, mouth sores or gum problems. Repeat at least 3 times daily as needed.
5. Apply a drop of on guard to the gum and tooth of a tooth ache. Rub directly on painful areas.
6. Spray a mixture of on guard and water in hotel rooms or bed sheets.
7. Have the diffuser going in your home when the kids come home to kill microbes and ward off germs.
8. Wipe doorknobs, light switches, piano keys, steering wheels, gear shift, telephones, keyboards,and computer mice.
9. Combine 5 drops of On Guard, 3 drops of Oregano and 3 drops of Frankincense in a capsule and take at the onset of a cold or flu to speed recovery and reduce the severity of symptoms. 3 X daily.
10. Add 2-5 drops to 2 tbsp of water and swish and pull for 5 - 10 min at least 3 times daily when in environments where people are sick or germs are prevalent.
Digest Zen
1. Apply to the tummy or feet of small child that has tummy issues
or gas. If the child has sensitive skin, you can cut the oil with a
teaspoon of coconut oil or another carrier.
2. Apply to the tummy or take 3-5 drops internally with water in a shot glass for stomach issues. Supplement with coriander for greater strength.
3. Cup and inhale or take 2-4 drops internally for nausea.
4. Cup and inhale, take internally or rub a small drop on the back an lobes of the ear for sea-sickness or air-sickness.
5. Combine 2 drops of Digest Zen and 3 drops of Ginger in a shot glass with water, rice milk or almond milk and swallow for immediate relief of burning gerd or heart burn or stinging in upper esophagus.
6. Combine 3 drops each of Digest Zen and Frankincense in a capsule or in a shot glass and take 2-3 times daily for up to two weeks to help heal a stomach or esophageal ulcer. (take a week break of only frankincense if you need to continue) (shot glass for upper ulcer, capsule for stomach ulcers).
7. Rotate taking 3 drops of peppermint and 3 drops of Digest Zen in a capsule with 3 drops frankincense and 3 drops digest zen in a capsule and take 2-4 times daily for help relieving/healing crohn's disease.
8. For food poisoning; Add 6 drops to 2 tbsp of water in a shot glass. Swish around in the mouth, and swallow. Also, place 2 drops of digest zen, 2 drops of frankincense in an empty capsule, and swallow, repeat every hour as needed.
9. Combine 2 drops of digest zen and 2 drops of Cassia in an empty capsule and take every 1-2 hours or as needed for diarrhea or constipation.
10. Reduce bloating and cramps by taking a shot glass for of water with 4-6 drops of digest zen.
Peppermint
1. Cup and inhale peppermint during studying or learning. Cup and inhale again when recalling the information to increase mental acuity.
2. Put 5-6 drops to your hands and apply to the back of the neck and up the back of the skull for help staying alert and awake. Supplement with Rosemary if wanted.
3. Use daily, topically on the back of the neck, bottom of the feet or on the chest to reduce mood swings, and promote balanced awareness.
4. Put 4-5 drops with water in a shot glass and drink quickly to stop aggressive hiccups.
5. Put 4-5 drops on a wet wash cloth and place on the forehead of a child or person with a high fever for fever reduction. Be cautious of getting peppermint in the eyes. Is effective for infants on the bottom of the feet.
6. Put 6-8 drops per half cup in water a small spray bottle, shake and spritz sunburn areas for cooling, relief and protection against bacterial infection.
7. Apply peppermint to cuts and scrapes to kill bacteria, and respond with analgesic and soothing response.
8. Apply topically to areas of a head ache. Along forehead, On temples. Up the back of the head. Avoid eyes.
9. A single drop of peppermint in a cup of hot water with honey, makes a powerful peppermint tea to help relieve symptoms of cold or flu, and aid in relief of digestive issues.
10. Rotate taking 3 drops of peppermint and 3 drops of Digest Zen in a capsule with 3 drops frankincense and 3 drops digest zen in a capsule and take 2-4 times daily for help relieving/healing crohn's disease.
11. (Because 10 is one to few) Use peppermint topically to rub on large Multicses before and after workouts to increase blood flow and make recovery quicker and less painful.
Lavender
1. Apply directly, topically or put 6-8 drops per half cup in water a small spray bottle and spritz burn areas for healing relief and protection against bacterial infection. (The very short sting means its killing bacteria)
2. Apply Lavender to cuts and scrapes to kill bacteria, and respond with analgesic and soothing response.
3. Spray on your pillow before going to bed to help relax the mind and induce sleep.
4. Use as a calming oil topically or by diffusion. Calm overly excited children. Place a few drops on a tissue and place in the vent of a car with the fan on. The aroma will be calming.
5. Combine with clary sage, cup and inhale or diffuse to relax the mind for quiet time, a nap, bedtime or to relieve stress and stress related headache.
6. Put a few drops in your bath for a relaxing bath before bed time.
7. Cup and inhale or diffuse as an antidepressant, or to relax after a stressful situation.
8. Use topically or cup and inhale during airplane flights for relaxation and anti-stress.
9. Massage 3-4 drops into your forearms before doing menial tasks that use arm muscles. It will relieve muscles and relax the mind.
10. Apply topically around the back and inside the ear, (not in the ear canal) for earaches. You can make a tissue plug and apply oils to that and place in the canal. Allow the aroma to penetrate the into the canal, not the oils.
Lemon
1. Add 2-4 drops of Lemon to a large bowl of water to rinse grapes, berries and other fruit. Pour through a colander and rinse. It will clean the fruit and it will stay unspoiled for longer as well.
2. Add 2-3 drops of Lemon to your dishwasher or laundry wash cycle for added disinfection and cleanliness.
3. Put a few drops on DVD or CD, wipe over the surface area, leave for a few minutes, then wipe dry from the center of the disk towards the outside edge to remove, small scratches and clean the surface.
4. Put a couple drops on stickers, crayon, markers, gum or grease let soak for a few minutes then wipe away and wash clean. Can also wipe fixtures, door handles, or cabinet tops.
5. Add at least 1 drop to every 8 ounces of water and drink at least 3 glasses daily to maintain a healthy immune system and help cleanse the body.
6. Apply topically to enlarged lymph-nodes, massaging the nodes downward towards the heart. See Caution.
7. Add 2 drops of Lemon to 4 drops of On Guard and gargle and swish for 5 min for cold and sore throat symptoms. (Three times daily as needed).
8. Diffuse Lemon in the air to cleanse the air, kill microbes and uplift moods.
9. Put a drop on warts and skin tags 2-3 times daily. Over a few weeks the wart or tag will be gone forever. (Frankincense or Oregano can also be effective) See Caution.
10. Place 5-10 drops of Lemon on a small washcloth and put in the dryer with drying clothes for fresh smelling clothes coming out of the dryer.
Precaution;
Be aware that Lemon and other Citrus oils are photo-toxic and should not be topically applied to skin (even in low dilution) that will be exposed direct sun light or ultraviolet-light for 24-48 hours.
Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint
When I first became acquainted with essential oils, one of the first blends that I learned of was the Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint blend. Someone discovered that the three oils together made a fantastic blend to combat common allergies.
The blend can be useful and effective in many ways. You just need to experiment a little and determine what works best for you.
Some make a capsule with 2-3 drops of each oil and take it at the very first sign of allergies.
If they come on fast, and you find yourself suffering from allergies, putting 2 drops of each in small shot glass half full of water, then swish and pull the mixture though your mouth for a few minutes before swallowing.
Don't be afraid to repeat as often as necessary until the symptoms cease.
If your eyes are bothering you, consider doing a cup and inhale application, covering your nose and eyes as you breath in deeply. Let the aroma get to your eyes, but don't let the oil get in your eyes.
Elevation (My Favorite Blend )
This blend provides an invigorating combination of CPTG® (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade) essential oils that can elevate your mood and increase your energy.
Elevation is a blend of lavandin, tangerine, elemi, lemon myrtle, melissa, ylang ylang, osmanthus and sandalwood blended flawlessly for an immediate and dramatic effect.
If you have any questions you can contact me at http://www.doterra.myvoffice.com/karenminnick/
Elevation Oil Blend is 10 percent off for November 2012!
On Guard Blend
On GuardAntibiotic in a bottle
1. Mix with a tbsp of water, gargle for 1-2 minute then swallow at the on-set of a sore throat.
2. Put 5 drops oregano and 5 drops on guard in a 00 capsule and take 3 times daily at the on set of cold or flu symptoms.
3. Put on the soles children's feet at night during cold & flu season to support immune system.
4. Add 2-5 drops to 2 tbsp of water and swish and pull through your teeth for gingivitis, mouth sores or gum problems. Repeat at least 3 times daily as needed.
5. Apply a drop of on guard to the gum and tooth of a tooth ache. Rub directly on painful areas.
6. Spray a mixture of on guard and water in hotel rooms or bed sheets.
7. Have the diffuser going in your home when the kids come home to kill microbes and ward off germs.
8. Wipe doorknobs, light switches, piano keys, steering wheels, gear shift, telephones, keyboards,and computer mice.
9. Combine 5 drops of On Guard, 3 drops of Oregano and 3 drops of Frankincense in a capsule and take at the onset of a cold or flu to speed recovery and reduce the severity of symptoms. 3 X daily.
10. Add 2-5 drops to 2 tbsp of water and swish and pull for 5 - 10 min at least 3 times daily when in environments where people are sick or germs are prevalent.
Digest Zen
2. Apply to the tummy or take 3-5 drops internally with water in a shot glass for stomach issues. Supplement with coriander for greater strength.
3. Cup and inhale or take 2-4 drops internally for nausea.
4. Cup and inhale, take internally or rub a small drop on the back an lobes of the ear for sea-sickness or air-sickness.
5. Combine 2 drops of Digest Zen and 3 drops of Ginger in a shot glass with water, rice milk or almond milk and swallow for immediate relief of burning gerd or heart burn or stinging in upper esophagus.
6. Combine 3 drops each of Digest Zen and Frankincense in a capsule or in a shot glass and take 2-3 times daily for up to two weeks to help heal a stomach or esophageal ulcer. (take a week break of only frankincense if you need to continue) (shot glass for upper ulcer, capsule for stomach ulcers).
7. Rotate taking 3 drops of peppermint and 3 drops of Digest Zen in a capsule with 3 drops frankincense and 3 drops digest zen in a capsule and take 2-4 times daily for help relieving/healing crohn's disease.
8. For food poisoning; Add 6 drops to 2 tbsp of water in a shot glass. Swish around in the mouth, and swallow. Also, place 2 drops of digest zen, 2 drops of frankincense in an empty capsule, and swallow, repeat every hour as needed.
9. Combine 2 drops of digest zen and 2 drops of Cassia in an empty capsule and take every 1-2 hours or as needed for diarrhea or constipation.
10. Reduce bloating and cramps by taking a shot glass for of water with 4-6 drops of digest zen.
Peppermint
1. Cup and inhale peppermint during studying or learning. Cup and inhale again when recalling the information to increase mental acuity.
2. Put 5-6 drops to your hands and apply to the back of the neck and up the back of the skull for help staying alert and awake. Supplement with Rosemary if wanted.
3. Use daily, topically on the back of the neck, bottom of the feet or on the chest to reduce mood swings, and promote balanced awareness.
4. Put 4-5 drops with water in a shot glass and drink quickly to stop aggressive hiccups.
5. Put 4-5 drops on a wet wash cloth and place on the forehead of a child or person with a high fever for fever reduction. Be cautious of getting peppermint in the eyes. Is effective for infants on the bottom of the feet.
6. Put 6-8 drops per half cup in water a small spray bottle, shake and spritz sunburn areas for cooling, relief and protection against bacterial infection.
7. Apply peppermint to cuts and scrapes to kill bacteria, and respond with analgesic and soothing response.
8. Apply topically to areas of a head ache. Along forehead, On temples. Up the back of the head. Avoid eyes.
9. A single drop of peppermint in a cup of hot water with honey, makes a powerful peppermint tea to help relieve symptoms of cold or flu, and aid in relief of digestive issues.
10. Rotate taking 3 drops of peppermint and 3 drops of Digest Zen in a capsule with 3 drops frankincense and 3 drops digest zen in a capsule and take 2-4 times daily for help relieving/healing crohn's disease.
11. (Because 10 is one to few) Use peppermint topically to rub on large Multicses before and after workouts to increase blood flow and make recovery quicker and less painful.
Lavender
1. Apply directly, topically or put 6-8 drops per half cup in water a small spray bottle and spritz burn areas for healing relief and protection against bacterial infection. (The very short sting means its killing bacteria)
2. Apply Lavender to cuts and scrapes to kill bacteria, and respond with analgesic and soothing response.
3. Spray on your pillow before going to bed to help relax the mind and induce sleep.
4. Use as a calming oil topically or by diffusion. Calm overly excited children. Place a few drops on a tissue and place in the vent of a car with the fan on. The aroma will be calming.
5. Combine with clary sage, cup and inhale or diffuse to relax the mind for quiet time, a nap, bedtime or to relieve stress and stress related headache.
6. Put a few drops in your bath for a relaxing bath before bed time.
7. Cup and inhale or diffuse as an antidepressant, or to relax after a stressful situation.
8. Use topically or cup and inhale during airplane flights for relaxation and anti-stress.
9. Massage 3-4 drops into your forearms before doing menial tasks that use arm muscles. It will relieve muscles and relax the mind.
10. Apply topically around the back and inside the ear, (not in the ear canal) for earaches. You can make a tissue plug and apply oils to that and place in the canal. Allow the aroma to penetrate the into the canal, not the oils.
Lemon
1. Add 2-4 drops of Lemon to a large bowl of water to rinse grapes, berries and other fruit. Pour through a colander and rinse. It will clean the fruit and it will stay unspoiled for longer as well.
2. Add 2-3 drops of Lemon to your dishwasher or laundry wash cycle for added disinfection and cleanliness.
3. Put a few drops on DVD or CD, wipe over the surface area, leave for a few minutes, then wipe dry from the center of the disk towards the outside edge to remove, small scratches and clean the surface.
4. Put a couple drops on stickers, crayon, markers, gum or grease let soak for a few minutes then wipe away and wash clean. Can also wipe fixtures, door handles, or cabinet tops.
5. Add at least 1 drop to every 8 ounces of water and drink at least 3 glasses daily to maintain a healthy immune system and help cleanse the body.
6. Apply topically to enlarged lymph-nodes, massaging the nodes downward towards the heart. See Caution.
7. Add 2 drops of Lemon to 4 drops of On Guard and gargle and swish for 5 min for cold and sore throat symptoms. (Three times daily as needed).
8. Diffuse Lemon in the air to cleanse the air, kill microbes and uplift moods.
9. Put a drop on warts and skin tags 2-3 times daily. Over a few weeks the wart or tag will be gone forever. (Frankincense or Oregano can also be effective) See Caution.
10. Place 5-10 drops of Lemon on a small washcloth and put in the dryer with drying clothes for fresh smelling clothes coming out of the dryer.
Precaution;
Be aware that Lemon and other Citrus oils are photo-toxic and should not be topically applied to skin (even in low dilution) that will be exposed direct sun light or ultraviolet-light for 24-48 hours.
Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint
When I first became acquainted with essential oils, one of the first blends that I learned of was the Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint blend. Someone discovered that the three oils together made a fantastic blend to combat common allergies.
The blend can be useful and effective in many ways. You just need to experiment a little and determine what works best for you.
Some make a capsule with 2-3 drops of each oil and take it at the very first sign of allergies.
If they come on fast, and you find yourself suffering from allergies, putting 2 drops of each in small shot glass half full of water, then swish and pull the mixture though your mouth for a few minutes before swallowing.
Don't be afraid to repeat as often as necessary until the symptoms cease.
If your eyes are bothering you, consider doing a cup and inhale application, covering your nose and eyes as you breath in deeply. Let the aroma get to your eyes, but don't let the oil get in your eyes.
Elevation (My Favorite Blend )
Elevation
This blend provides an invigorating combination of CPTG® (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade) essential oils that can elevate your mood and increase your energy.
Elevation is a blend of lavandin, tangerine, elemi, lemon myrtle, melissa, ylang ylang, osmanthus and sandalwood blended flawlessly for an immediate and dramatic effect.
If you have any questions you can contact me at http://www.doterra.myvoffice.com/karenminnick/
Elevation Oil Blend is 10 percent off for November 2012!
Friday, November 02, 2012
Starts and Finishes
Now for the big project, I pondered and pondered...
I want to clean, really clean and get the house in order so to speak...
So I picked a few places to work on and I will give myself a few days for each one and post before and after pictures!!! yikes, how embarrasing!
But my goal is:
1) The craft shelves and closet in the Laundry Room
2) The Master Bedroom Closet
3) The kitchen Pantry
The goal is to not spend any money, not dump everything in the garage but actually take it to the youth ranch and let things go... The hardest thing is starting and then the next hardest thing will be to let go of things... Especially the things that Mom gave me. If I am never going to use it then it needs to go to someone who might use it and enjoy it, even if Mom gave it to me...
I'm scared now but I'm going to do it... Twenty days, three spots to clean and empty, I can do it cause He is good and He will help me!
Thursday, November 01, 2012
The next month, one day at a time
MyFitnessPal - Free Calorie Counter
I'm not sure how to put this badge on the side of my blog... It has been toooooo long since I used it. I am following the Super Sweet Life and the 21 day challenge and had to journal on here about it...
So much has happened since December of 2010, a lot of loss, Mom, Gitz, Grandma Ginny, Jenn. A lot of recovery too though.
First Goal: Finish that nagging task:
and I Finally finished the Jack's chain quilt last night while we watched the Hoop's and Yoyo special last night (which was AWESOME!) That project has been in the works for at least 5 years. Maybe longer, so I am already on my way to feeling more disciplined. While the quilt was in the dryer I put another quilt top together with the backing and will work on machine quilting that today.
I am still teaching Aqua Aerobics and loving it! I may need to give up on the job to help with the grandkids which I would love to do more than the job at the Rec Center. I will know within the month I think.
Next Goal: Choose a mega project to work on over the next twenty days... Yikes, there are too many, the house? quilts in the works? exercise? diet???
I will get back to you...
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Sunday, December 05, 2010
five cute postcards and my new job!!!
What a cute post that the Gitzen Girl put on her blog on Friday. I love the five things idea and her drawings for postcards. It is such a blessing to be so encouraged when I am feeling so sick today. I want to make the postcards idea work with the jars of jam we are sending for Christmas. I was hoping to finish the Blackberry jam today. I hope this afternoon I will be feeling better :D
My orientation for the job is on Tuesday afternoon at City Hall... I am a bit in a state of shock, it is just part time, it is just that I wanted it so badly that I can't believe that I am really hired. I just can't believe it!
Friday, December 03, 2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Hanukkah started last night... Happy Hanukkah
| From: Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein "And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time." I love Rabbi Eckstein's devotional's. I was thinking of how this month I have set goals for myself, I need to begin with the most important though: rededicating myself to the Lord God... I do want Jesus to be Lord of all areas of my heart, spirit, mind, soul. I need His forgiveness and cleansing first before I think of all the ways to dress up the outside of myself... my diet and exercise plan, the way I clean the house or take care of my family. All of those things will come from, extend from How I am doing in my thoughts and relationship with Jesus. I need His protection from the enemy. Don't be deceived continually that the abuse that I suffered in the past was deserved. That it should continue...That all begins right now with asking Jesus to be my saviour, Lord, shepherd, friend, protector and that He will teach me how to love and serve Him, just for today...Let alone the next eight days and the month of December. Thank you Jesus for the reminder it all begins with you. I can't wait to see you someday :D |
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