All About Lavender Oil Uses & Benefits

That perfect purple bloom, the unmistakable scent—lavender is a classic flower that makes a classic essential oil! Popular for its floral aroma, Lavender oil is often used in beauty products, but it’s so much more than just a floral scent. Take a moment of calm and read on to learn …

3 simple steps to fab feet

The weather is warming up, and as you swap those snow boots for summery sandals, you may be needing to give those toes some TLC! Get your feet summer-ready with three simple steps that can easily be incorporated into your weekly routine. Make yourself a refreshing summer mocktail, sit back, …

Episode 3: The Lavender Life

Click Here to listen! In the 1980s, lavender was struggling due to an unknown disease. Then a cowboy who wanted to understand his health came along. Along the way, he saved the growth and population of lavender. Sound too surreal? It’s true! Join Jacob Young, the host of the YL …

Bring serene scents home with 5 spa-inspired diffuser blends

Soft, dimmed lighting; the sounds of wind chimes and water; a cool, refreshing towelette—there’s nothing quite like a day at the spa. The carefully cultivated atmosphere envelops you in sights, sounds, and smells that make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated the moment you walk through the door. While you may …

Squeaky-clean scents: 7 diffuser blends to fake a clean house

Do we all wish for spotless homes? Absolutely! Is a weekly deep clean going to be possible? Almost never! Enter: the gorgeous, appealing, “my house is spotless” scents of essentials oils. When your schedule gets too hectic to deal with the tornado that went off in the house, add these …

DIY scented sachets: Lovable scents for unlikely places

In the rush of our daily routines, we often pass by mundane spaces like our lingerie drawer or linen closet without a second thought. Making something sweet-smelling for these nooks and crannies will produce a simple pleasure to greet you each time you open a drawer or cupboard in your home. Create …

Keep the dog but not the funk: 5 steps to get rid of dog smell

We. Love. Dogs. Period. End of story. Forever and ever! Their soft fur, their precious kisses, their tail wags, their musty smell. Well, maybe not that last one. It doesn’t matter if you prefer tiny little chihuahuas or massive St. Bernards, dog smells are not fun in any household. The …

Love on your locks: Get extra moisture with DIY leave-in conditioner

From loose waves to tightly coiled locks, your mom was right—naturally curly hair is a gorgeous gift. Instead of wishing away your wild mane with heat and chemicals, make it the envy of everyone you meet with a moisture-adding regimen. Whether you’re letting your locks flow or you’re styling with …

8 diffuser blends for any Lavender lover

The list of how you can use Lavender goes on and on and on. It’s so long, in fact, we dedicated an entire blog to it (hello, The Lavender Life). Use Lavender essential oil to get showy, glowy skin, soak in the most heavenly baths, and wind down before bedtime. …