Hives Relief Roller Bottle.

I'm allergic to nickel. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anything with nickel left on my skin too long gives me hives. Though it's not as bad at it used to be when I was younger (I used to have to put nail polish over my pants buttons) I still have occasional flares. I'm usually pretty good at making sure I don't leave jewelry on too long but last night I forgot to take my necklace off after a wedding. (the prettiest wedding I ever saw, by the way.) And I woke up to a red, itchy, bumpy neck. I've been trying to ignore it for most of the day but about 6:00 pm, it was getting distracting. So, I decided "oils to the rescue!" Here's what I did.

Hives Relief Roller Blend
                                                                                                                                                                  

Ingredients

 5 ML roller bottle
 3 drops peppermint oil
 3 drops lavender oil
 3 drops tea tree (also called Melaleuca Alternifolia)
 V-6 (YL vegetable oil complex)

                                                                                                                                                                   

Directions

  1. add oils to roller bottle and fill the rest of the bottle with V-6.
  2. apply to affected area.

 6:12 pm: I am so itchy! I can't stop scratching, which is the worst feeling. I just mixed up some oil for a roller and applied all over my neck and chest. 

 6:15 pm: I felt instant relief from itching and there is a cooling affect, from the peppermint, I'm sure! 

 6:21 pm: The welts aren't as swollen now. I'm sure it helps that I'm not touching or scratching at them. 

  6:38 pm: What a difference! Redness is almost completely gone and at least 80% of my hives have disappeared! Can't wait to see how they look by later tonight. 

Notes: I'll probably apply more before I go to bed and let it do it's thing over night.  

Saturdays.

Saturday's around here are usually pretty random. Sometimes I wake up and feel like it's a perfect weekend to just enjoy home and sometimes it starts out one way and the next I'm in my car, with Liam happily in the back, on my way to do whatever popped into my head.
Today was one of those days. I'm technically supposed to me packing my home (I only have a few day left) to put most of it in storage for when we finally get to move together as a family. Soon, so soon!
I was doing so well with packing too! Really, I was! But then I needed a drink and a break. But when you see a line of food trucks on a street and dogs everywhere, you have to stop. You just have to.
Yes we stumbled upon Salt Lake Cities Petapalooza adoption event. Don't worry, for the major puppy hunger I've had for at least the last year, I forced myself to leave dog-less. *tear*
I did get some awesome truck food though. I left it up to Liam to decide which truck we should order from and he, naturally, went for the most colorful one. Freestyle Mongolian Grill. I was pleased and Liam was pleased with the balloons he convinced me to steal for him. Shhh.

Liam's portrait 4.

Liam was more than happy to help pick out our Sunday tunes today.

2 1/2

Did you guys know that 1, 2, 3, is not the order children's ages go? It actually goes 1,  1 1/2,  2,  2 1/2, 3, and so on. So, all those arguments on the playground about who was in charge and since that one kid was not just 6 but 6 and a HALF, he was in charge. He was right. I've come to learn this, this past month. I'll get asked "How old is he?" and if I reply that he is 2, they need specifics. When did he turn 2? Is he close to 3? But when I say he's 2 1/2. No more questions. Just the answer they were looking for.
So, in light of this new found knowledge. Here is Liam at 2 and a HALF.

You can bet that the first thing this kid will ask for in the morning is chocolate milk. This kid  l o v e s  his chocolate milk, well, chocolate in general, really. And don't think you can hide it from him, he is part bloodhound and will sniff it out in a second.

You can't leave the house with out "lellow blanky". First of all, he knows it's a green blanket. I'm almost positive he just named it yellow.
"Liam what is this?"
"Lellow blanky."
"What color is it?"
"Green."
Well, okay then.
Green "Lellow blanky" is now a part of the family.

Planes, trains, and automobiles. If is has a motor, Liam is all over it. Does it have tires? Liam will point them out continuously. Does that car look like ours, he'll let you know. Is there a plane in the sky? We have to stop and watch it. He is all boy.

He knows all his shapes, colors, and is so close to recognizing his number 1-10. We are working on ABC's but for right now, E and B are his favorite letters and just wants to focus on those. We'll get there.

Mickey. Mickey everything! He is all about that mouse. I guess there are worse things, but not many, than that mouses voice. I've even had nightmares because of that voice. Oh, the sacrifices we make for our children.

And when asked what he likes, I got the answer "Pizza." So, there you have it.

Simple Homemade Toothpaste.

Simple Homemade Toothpaste

                                                                                                                                                                   

 Ingredients

6 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
6 tsp baking soda
1 tsp stevia (or to your taste)
25 drops essential oil of your choice

                                                                                                                                                                   

Directions
 

1. Mix all ingredients together in medium bowl. Mix together until blended.
 I used my hand mixer to mix it well and make it smooth.
2. Store in a mason jar between uses.
I also use a popcicle stick to apply it on my toothbrush.



Notes: 
-I have been told that xylitol is a great alternative to stevia. I say go for it!
-I share my toothpaste with a toddler so I use Young Living's grapefruit and lemon essential oil. Gotta keep the kid happy, right?