Aromatic Garden

01/30/2026

I’m sharing a screenshot of a post I came across (with the person name removed). This is not about calling anyone out—it’s about education. Because when we know better, we do better.

The post talks about ingesting essential oils mixed into a glass of water.
Important fact: essential oils do not dissolve or mix into water. Ever.

That means ingesting essential oils “in water” is the same as ingesting them neat (undiluted).

This practice has been proven to cause serious harm, including damage to the esophagus and stomach lining—and in documented cases, even death. Just a few weeks ago, Robert Tisserand (one of the worlds leading researchers on essential oils safety ) shared information and evidence of several women who have died as a direct result of ingesting essential oils.

As a certified aromatherapist, I need to be very clear:
👉 Never ingest essential oils unless you are under the direct care of a properly trained aromatherapist who is educated specifically in ingestion.

Even then, ingestion is determined case by case, based on the individual, the oil, the dose, the duration, and whether the potential benefit truly outweighs the risk.

Essential oils are not harmless flavorings to add to food or drinks. They are highly highly concentrated plant chemicals.

If you are currently ingesting essential oils, I truly urge you to stop and seek accurate, safety-based information. Education saves people life’s. 💛

Had you ever been told it was safe to ingest essential oils before learning this?

01/30/2026

Happy National Croissant Day!!!

I like mine with dark chocolate drizzled over it. How do you like your croissants?

01/29/2026

Love starts with your nervous system💗
Join us Saturday, February 14 | 9–1pm | Raw Replenish Gilbertsville
Create your own essential oil body scrubs and/or inhaler, unwind with a mini myofascial massage as well as some infrared light therapy, all while enjoying a savor fresh juice, coffee, or smoothie alongside a cozy breakfast—all while taking a moment just for you.

Before we can truly show up with patience, connection, and love—our bodies need to feel safe and supported. Our nervous system is the foundation for how we respond to stress, how we rest, and how we connect with the people we care about most.

Essential oils gently support the nervous system through our sense of smell, helping signal the body to slow down, ground, and soften. When we move out of survival mode and into a regulated, calm state, self-love becomes easier… and pouring love into others feels more natural.

That’s the heart behind our upcoming Blending Bar, Love starts with your nervous system.
Before we can truly show up with patience, connection, and love—our bodies need to feel safe and supported. Our nervous system is the foundation for how we respond to stress, how we rest, and how we connect with the people we care about most --- it starts with feeling supported.

01/28/2026

Start your Valentine’s morning grounded in self-love—or create something meaningful for someone you love.
At this blending bar, you’ll choose from a thoughtfully curated selection of essential oils and create a custom product(s) to take home. Guests may blend either:
a nourishing body scrub to support winter-dry skin
a personal inhaler for on-the-go grounding, focus and emotional support

This is a relaxed, come-and-go experience with gentle guidance, education, and space to connect—no experience needed.
We’ll also have a small selection of ready-to-grab products available for last-minute Valentine’s gifting or you can pre-order for pick up.
Come refill your cup before you pour into others.

Saturday, February 14 | 9–1pm | Raw Replenish Gilbertsville
Unwind with a mini myofascial massage as well as some infrared light therapy—all while taking a moment just for you.

01/28/2026

Reminder for fellow moms:
There are so many things we do for our families that quietly keep everything running… and most of the time, no one even realizes they’re happening.

Not because they don’t care—just because when we do them, they get done. When we don’t, they don’t.

This isn’t a husband-bash at all (mine does so much around our home). It’s just noticing those little behind-the-scenes details. For me? Deep cleaning and oiling our cutting boards. I give them a good scrub with half a lemon 🍋, sprinkle on some baking soda, then finish with Real Milk Paint’s cutting board oil. We love their products—and even though it sits right on the counter, I’m the only one who ever reaches for it.

It’s a small thing, but it’s one of those quiet acts of care that add up over time.

What’s one “invisible” thing you do for your family that often goes unnoticed? 💭💛

01/28/2026

Come and join us for an unforgettable morning!!

Bring you significant other, your bestie your kids or come alone!!! There will be something for everyone to enjoy!!! 

❤️This Valentine’s Day, we invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to yourself.
Join us at Raw Replenish Gilbertville for Grounded in Love, a peaceful morning designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
Enjoy gentle myofascial release and a calming aromatherapy blending experience created to support balance, restoration, and inner calmness.
Valentine’s Day is also about self-love, honoring your needs and filling your own cup with care and compassion.
For those who wish, our full menu will be available to purchase, offering nourishing bites and sips to complement your time of rest and renewal.

📍Raw Replenish Gilbertsville
1542 E Philadelphia Ave Gilbertsville
🗓️Saturday February 14th, 9am-1pm

01/28/2026

Meet Sarah Elizabeth Reiki she will be partnering with us on Valentine’s Days to help you re fill your cup and trust me you won’t be disappointed!!!

01/27/2026

Tip Tuesday | Hair 101 | Tip 1: What Is Hair Actually Made Of?

Hair 101—because maybe no one ever taught you this.

While hair is largely made of keratin, a protein, alone does not determine hair health. Proper hydration, lipid content, and melanin all contribute to the hair fiber’s flexibility, surface smoothness, and resilience. When this balance is compromised, the cuticle becomes more vulnerable to damage. Our pH-balancing shampoo bars are carefully designed to help preserve this balance by supporting the scalp environment and minimizing disruption to all the parts of the hair shaft.

Many people are taught to “fix” hair by throwing protein at it, sometimes that works… but sometimes it makes hair dull, brittle and weak because sometime it needs moisture and lipids too. Understanding what hair is made of helps you stop guessing and start listening to what your hair actually needs.
If no one ever taught you this and that’s okay— once you know better, you do better.

01/27/2026

A Different Kind of Valentine’s
This Valentine’s Day, we’re slowing things down and inviting you into something a little more meaningful.

Join us for a Blending Bar where love begins with the nervous system and self-care feels both luxurious and personal. Whether you come with your significant other, your best friend, or simply for yourself, this is a space to pause, breathe, and create something beautiful.

💗 What to expect:
• Create your own custom essential oil blend — thoughtfully guided and tailored to you
• Choose to make a body scrub for winters-dry skin or a personal inhaler to support you on the go
• A curated selection of essential oils to blend for emotional and physical support
• A small collection of ready-made products available for last-minute Valentine’s gifts
• Relax and enjoy a mini myofascial release session with Sarah.
☕ And of course, while you blend… Enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, bagels, smoothie bowls, fresh juice, and nourishing breakfast options from Raw Replenish.

📍 Where: Raw Replenish Gilbertsville
When: Saturday, February 14th, 9-1pm
This isn’t about rushing or checking a box for Valentine’s Day.

It’s about refilling your cup, creating with intention, and starting your day grounded in self-love — so you can pour into others from a full place.
Come for the blends. Stay for the energy. Leave with something made just for you.

01/26/2026

Finding balance looks different at every stage of life.
Joanna 10 years ago would’ve happily eaten 6–8 pierogies and called it dinner 😅

Now? We know better, so we do better.
Tonight looked like sautéed cabbage, onions, carrots, and garlic—with two pierogies per person on the side. Because we still love them… we’re just choosing balance.

Healthy choices don’t mean restriction.
They mean moderation, nourishment, and still enjoying the foods that feel like home.

What’s one food you love that you’re learning to enjoy with balance instead of giving up completely? 🥟💚

01/26/2026

Meet Your Maker Monday — How It All Began

“When you know better, you do better” has become my life motto — and it was born from a really hard lesson.

Years ago, I was trying to make healthier choices and eliminate some of the unnecessary chemicals in my life. I wanted more natural solutions, so I did what many people do — I googled. Without proper research, I followed advice from a blog that told me to use a hot essential oil neat, meaning without a carrier oil.

What followed was severe burning, inflammation, and a painful rash that landed me in the emergency department — on top of the issue I was already dealing with. It was scary.

That moment changed everything. I decided I wouldn’t use essential oils again until I truly understood them. After months of saving and scraping together what I could as a single mom, I enrolled in classes and became a certified aromatherapist.

Through my education, I realized how much misinformation was (and still is) out there. I saw how easily powerful tools could cause harm when used incorrectly — and how incredibly supportive they can be when used with knowledge and respect.

That’s where Aromatic Garden was born.

Our goal has always been simple:
To teach people how to use essential oils safely, effectively, and with confidence — understanding both their benefits and their boundaries.

Because when we know better, we truly do better.

Have you ever tried something “natural” that made you stop and rethink everything?