My LIttle Home (2026)

24/08/2022

PERFUMES.

Don't get me started on how bad these are.

The chemicals containing hormone disruptors, asthma triggers and so many allergens.

I dare you to spray some on your weeds and see if they survive.

Why not think naturally. Not only does it smell beautiful but it has wonderful benefits for your body.

08/08/2022

SLEEP AN ISSUE?

Unsure about you but one of the first signs of Peri-menopause for me was the 3am wake ups, toss and turn for a couple of hours, doze off just in time for a hot flush and then the 6am alarm, waking up feeling haggard, tired and like you'd already had a day.

Looking for a miracle and after doing lots of research I knew I needed to establish a strong sleep routine. Here are my recommendations..

1. Switch off. No phones or tablets for half an hour before sleep. Let that mind calm

2. Exercise. Making sure I was moving most days definitely helped with the consistency of sleep. It didn't have to be strenuous - in fact walking and making sure you get 7500+ steps will work wonders.

3. Supplements - I take MegaCal calcium supplement about an hour before bed. It also contains Magnesium which is great for your sleep.

4. Diffuse Oils - My favourite combo is Frankincense and Lavender. Both amazingly calming and provide that real rest and switch off for my brain. If I'm having trouble with the mind chatter - I'll add some Cedarwood in as well. I get this going about 5-10 mins before bed. Let it infuse the room and bring calm from the second you enter your bedroom.

5. Apply Oils - My go to's over time have varied. But my hands down favourite for when I'm going through a real bad sleep funk is RutaVala. It's a combination of Rue, Valerian & Lavender. It doesn't smell amazing (you can absolutely diffuse this though!) So I roll it on my feet, wrists and across my forehead once I start diffusing my oils.

Bonus is if you still wake up in the middle of the night. Grab the roller off your night stand and reapply - I find it will resettle me within minutes rather than hours.

Phew. That's a big post.. but sleep is an essential part of this menopause journey. If I wasn't sleeping I'd find all my other symptoms were so much worse.

Good luck! I'm always here to help, please reach out if you need it.

06/08/2022

Over 40?

Hot Flushes?

Night Sweats?

Mind Fog?

Come Talk to me. I can help to support you on this journey. Having been through menopause and coming out the other side a different person I am here to listen - and help to find what works for you - naturally. We are all different - and I have lots of oils and suggestions that can help you.

I get that some days you don’t know who you are, that your body isn’t functioning as well. That you feel almost like a different person entirely.

I will listen. And I am here to help if you need me.

Send me a DM.. x

05/08/2022

NOT OILS ARE CREATED EQUAL!
Hang with me here. Hear me out.

Not all essential oils have been created equally. Despite many companies claiming to sell exactly the same essential oils - just cheaper have had to compromise. 95% of most “pure oils” are actually contain chemicals. Pesticides that have been sprayed on them during production and growth.

This industry is not regulated - so please be just as wary when choosing what to diffuse in your home. Sure - the bottles may be pretty. They may be cheaper - but again, I urge you to do your research.

Young Living is different. It is why I chose them. They have a Seed to Seal GUARANTEE. All that goes into our essential oil bottles is the resin from the plant. No nasties that you are working so hard to get out of your home.

It reminds me that you get what you pay for. So next time you are choosing which essential oil to buy don’t just throw one in your cart. Trust a brand that has a proven track record. That willingly show you where and how their oils are produced, that manage their own farms to ensure the highest level of quality essential oil is in entering your home.

04/08/2022

My Little Home is small. It is dark, and it is OLD.

Old houses are hard to clean. There’s always dust and dirt falling from somewhere.

And Mould.

I used to take to buying the highest strength bleach to kill the mould - having to put on a mask because I couldn’t breath, gloves because it was hurting my hands, and take regular breaks because I was getting headaches and feeling dizzy.

Then having to double and triple wash whatever surface I had been cleaning to ensure that all of the bleach was gone and wasn’t going to effect my kids or touch their precious skin. Because let's face it - our full surface area is on show and available to absorb all those nasties from whatever we have used to clean the bath and shower.

Enter Thieves. Love Love this. No mask. No Gloves. No Headaches. Cleaning made easy and healthy!

And it REALLY cleans. Even in my Old Little Home. You don’t need a perfect home to make this work. I’ve seen it work on so many surfaces, in so many homes. You can choose your dilution strength for different areas and surfaces. Make scrubs for those harder to clean areas - the possibilities really are endless.

If you want to know more - no obligation - send me a DM. I can (and probably will) talk to you about it all day.. or for as long as you’ll let me!

03/08/2022

Teenage hormones running wild in your house as yours seem to be disappearing?

Here are some awesome Oils that you can diffuse NOW to help all of you!

DRAGON TIME - Great for moods and “settling” down. I quite often diffuse this in the afternoon as they come in from school all worked up and ready to burst.

RELEASE - This is amazing to help release the emotions as well. School is hard - especially while you are turning into a grown up. All of those hormones, trying to navigate classes, friend groups, online socials. This one will help them just take a deep breath.. and release their day.

FRANKINCENSE - I know it’s harder to get teens to do things (with 3 of them trust me Mum know longer knows best ;-)) - but if they’ll rub some on the back of their neck it will certainly help to keep them functioning well. It is again the KING of oils.

ENDOFLEX - It helps create a wonderful hormone balance. Great for Boys and Girls. Pop a roller top on this and have them rub it on their neck daily.

PROGRESSENCE PLUS - for the girls on their cycle. This one has magical qualities for them (and for you!). Applied daily to the wrists on the inside of the ankles it will help e to balance their cycle and regulate their hormones.

THIEVES - Helps with the left and right side brain communication. So diffuse this as often as possible. Overnight in their rooms is awesome - but again. As they will let you!

VALOR - Because it helps to ground them. Bring the courage and confidence to be awesome humans. It is one we should all be applying over the heart every day.

TREE OILS- For the Boys. Any Woodsy Oils are great for them. Cedarwood - to calm the head chatter. Northern Lights Black Spruce, Idaho Blue Spruce all support healthy testosterone levels and bring a feeling of balance and security. A few drops on their heart is amazing. But applied on their wrists is also amazing.

All of these oils are on rotation in our house. And there are so many more that help me to support our hormonal household on the daily to make these difficult times a little bit easier to navigate.

I’m not a doctor, this is not medical advice and these are just what have worked for me.

29/07/2022

Emotions Are Running High..

It's been a big day. Too much hair was taken. My normally confident and bubbly girl is in a pit of despair. While she comes to terms with her new hair.. let's hope these oils help..

∆ STRESS AWAY
∆ WHITE ANGELICA

Currently applying and diffusing.

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