The weather is quite cool now in the evening, windows are shut, the air in the house becomes musty and stale. I love organic/natural solutions for cleaning and adding a touch of scent to the air. This mixture is soft and lovely, and leads me to experiment with other combinations of herbs, pods and citrus skins.
Fill an aromatherapy pot, a small crock pot, or a pot on the stove with water. Add a capful of pure vanilla extract, some fresh lemon peel and snips of rosemary. I used fresh Rosemary, but I think dried would work just as well. Heat to a simmer. This fragrance doesn’t seem to cause anyone, even those with allergies, any breathing or headache problems.
MINDING MY P'S WITH Q 
I never tho that of vanilla – rosemary!
Mostly just use essential oils and they are awesome – like we used “peace and harmony” blend when aww and the dog sitter said it kept the dog happy and well – one of my favs
Anyhow – I bet the vanilla smells so good – and with the citrus! Mmmm
And I hope more people read this because those store bought plug-in are dangerous ! They have toxins that get approved because they are in such tiny amounts! Argh! And febreeze kills birds – so why do we overlook chemicals that kill organisms and allow them to be sprayed into the closed indoor air that we breathe (and indoor air can be more toxic than outdoor air) –
And so posts like this show how sir can be beautified and kept healthy!
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I try to stay as far away from chemical mixes as possible. I like essential oils too, but they can be pricey…even though vanilla is expensive I usually have it around in my cabinets.
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yes – and check out Now foods oils (on Lucky Vitamin – free shipping over 49$) they have some amazing blends and great deals on their 4 oz bottles – 🙂
but your cabinets sound full of fun all natural stuff! 🙂
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I do have some…but more naturals is always better. I would love to learn how to make my own skin creams and soaps, but it is involved…and like all of us I’m tied up with so much already.
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Yes! And I like coconut oil for most things and my favorite soaps are doctor bronners peppermint or zum brand – and glad I don’t have to make my own!
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I love coconut oil too. I have found a pretty good one in Aldi that is organic. I will have to look up bronners and zum.
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Hi Kathy,
As usual a very useful post- how was your trip ?
Susie
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We are still here…how was yours?
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So maybe Matthew will not bother you.:)
I came back last night- had a wonderfully rewarding trip and learnt a lot + walked the steps of the Mecca of Medicine- Harvard Medical School- what more could a doctor want ? Sheer Bliss !
Susie
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Susie, I am so glad you had a wonderful trip. Bliss is a good state to be in…and when it is connected with helping others…even more so. Kathy
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