DIY: Tea Tree and Lavender All Purpose Cleaner

Ingredients:
*1 cup H20
*1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
*10 drops tea tree oil
*10 drops lavender oil
* spray bottle

Directions:
Simply add the water and vinegar into your spray bottle, followed by your oils. Close the spray bottle and shake vigorously and you're all set. But don't stop there. Experiment with your own oil blends to create your own personal concoction. I prefer using 2 oils for each batch (but no more than 3 oil blends so as not to confuse my senses too much). My favorites oil blends include lemon and either grapefruit, peppermint or basil.

[Recipe and Images via BLDG25]

DIY: Lavender Salt Scrub

Lavender is an amazing plant with many benefits. One of my favorite things to do with it is to make a salt scrub. There are many recipes, but this one happens to be my favorite. You'll need the following:

-18 oz. course sea salt
-18 oz. fine sea salt
-4 fl. oz. grapeseed oil (or other unscented body oil such as almond, avocado or vegetable glycerin)
-1/2 fl. oz. lavender essential oil
-dried lavender buds (available at our SHOP)

Combine and put into a 36 oz. container wide enough for you to easily scoop the goodness out :) This is a cheaper and more fun way to bring the spa into your own home.

Cool Finds: Benefits of Lavender

Lavender is one of my favorite plants. Part of the mint family, lavender has many benefits. These are just a few :)

Anxiety and Depression: Lavender helps to calm and sooth anxiety and depression, as the scent helps calm the mind.

Headaches: Massage lavender oil onto temples and the forehead to naturally relieve tension headaches.

Healing Wounds: Lavender is a powerful antiseptic. It increases cell growth, which makes wounds heal faster. It can also decrease the appearance of scars.

Insomnia: The essential oil promotes a healthy sleep.

Digestion: Lavender can help the body digest fats and relieve gas pressure and constipation.