Tree Hugging Mama

Today is a big day for me, personally and in my business so I feel like I had to acknowledge it here too.. to any other self employed mamas, I know it's hard and lonely but the community of like minded women here and in real life is beautiful and such a special community to be a part of.

Here's to a new chapter!

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Amazing sunrises these days..
If we could continue with Spring now, that would be great!

Nothing says Easter like a Watermelon Bunny!
The kid loves watermelon, I wanted to balance out the chocolate craziness with some freshness...et viola!

Still emotionally healing.
Still processing.
Still grieving what I didn't get.

Collecting nature's treasure...🤷‍♀️ it's anyone's guess really... dandelions, stones and moss covered twigs...
Using a basket I made for a workshop coming up next week for Spring into Storytime with Leitrim Libraries. A bit cute if I do say so myself!

No matter how well you know someone, just remember that you never know the full story... strange feeling finding this today... 4 years ago, I was growing a human... it took me months (years actually) to fully bond with my boy... you never know the full story, be kind.. always...

Wild Saturday nights in lockdown...

The butter is soft, the sun is shining and there's a smell of sh*te in the air...it can only mean one thing... Summer is here!

Exhausted after our first week back at preschool routine...

Fresh growth only comes after rest... Rest is not "doing nothing", it's not "being lazy", rest is replenishing your energy, creativity and enthusiasm for the growth that's building up ready to bloom...

Did you know that petting a dog lowers your blood pressure, stress hormones and increases the relaxation hormones and it has similar benefits for the dog too?
Give and you will receive.
Smile and you will get smiles.
Give energy and you will get energy.
Give and you will receive.

Be careful what you focus on...
Stay on your own path and when you feel your self getting blindsided by everyone else "succeeding" and living amazing lives, remind yourself that success and living can only be attained when you're present... present in your own life, your own path, your own lane.
Focus on the things that bring you joy. Focus on the thorns along the way and you might just get pricked.

I love these little lava rock diffusers, they're such a handy way of filling your room with the benefits of pure essential oils. I love to use Purify and any of the citrus oils to freshen up a room. I got mine last year and use them regularly, just topping up with a couple drops of essential oils when I want them.

There's a whole load of lovely little gifts on the doTERRA website only available until September 30th. Have you checked them out yet?

Did you know that there are certain doterra oils that are, not only safe but, beneficial for your furry friends?

This morning marked the first day of using Copaiba essential oil for stiff joints/ arthritis for this doggo.

You can check out some of the other benefits of copaiba oil here https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/copaiba-oil

Perfect delivery for the month that's in it. We all know that September is always full of colds and flus and this year, more than ever, we will want to take care of ourselves as best we can.

The ginger drops are perfect for soothing sore throats, serenity is a beautiful blend for supporting restful sleep, caraway is a perfect addition to your cooking for added flavour. Caraway was the product of the month so came completely free💪

Green mandarin is the oil of pure potential and feels fitting for this moment in time when I'm getting things back on track for the months ahead.

Also, I'm happy to see that the packaging is minimal and carbon neutral!😍

What did you get lately?

Making showers simpler.
No chemicals or plastic bottles.
Using essential oils to invigorate, sooth and uplift.
Have you made the most of the BOGO? Only valid until midnight tonight. Green Mandarin sounds divine and grapefruit is one of my most used oils lately so that's an offer I can't refuse.
I'm off to make a coffee and orange body scrub. This time I'm going to use granulated sugar rather than castor as I prefer a coarser scrub.
Also coffee and orange smell AMAZING together! Check out my stories for more...

Natural solutions for cleaning. Bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and tea tree to clean and deodorise drains.
Simple, effective, natural and cheap as chips.
Don't forget to place your order (over 125pv) before Saturday to get the free product of the month, Peppermint touch. Check your emails for other promotions this month.

Adding my favourite combination of detoxifying and citrusy oils to my water to keep me hydrated. For me, water is one of the first things for me forget about and I see it in my skin and my mood so quickly. With all the mask wearing and uncertainty right now, my skin has started to pay the price so I'm reminding myself today to drink all the water and I will be treating my skin to a deep clean and some TLC tonight. How do you remind yourself to drink more?

BOGOs are back! Buy one, get one free!

Join us now until 22nd July.

Buy Serenity™ Softgels, get a 15 ml Cedarwood FREE!
Buy a 15 ml Turmeric, get a 15 ml Island Mint FREE!
Buy a 15 ml Thyme, get a 15 ml Marjoram FREE!

Please note you cannot pay for BOGO offers with product points.
@ County Leitrim

I love the fresh smell of the non toxic cleaner I use. Not only is it natural and non toxic, it supports my immune system too. Win win win!
Fresh kitchen before we head off for a picnic with friends! Happy Thursday!

Taking a moment to see what's right in front of me. I often fall into autopilot mode and can get to the end of the day not really knowing what happened all day. Seeing yourself for who you are isn't always nice but with awareness comes power. Grab that power, embrace the vulnerability and lock them together to take action. See what's in front of you, listen to the noise around you, feel the feelings and promise yourself to take one tiny step forward. We can't stand at the top of a mountain without taking small steps to get there.
You are responsible for your own happiness.

Getting some samples and customised blends ready for postage. Spot the toddler help with double stickers. Do not fear, he has nothing to so with the actual process, he just joined in at the last minute to help with photo taking🙈
Are you interested in essential oils but don't know where to start? Get in touch and we can take through options.
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Poor quality sleep? I'm usually ok with the sleep I get but lately, there have been more and more sleepless nights. This is the combination I turn to at the minute and the nights I use it, I am positive I get a better quality of sleep. I rub equal parts on my tummy and chest before sleep. I also diffuse it in the bedroom for an hour or so before sleep. I've been using these two as a calming combo during the day too. Sometimes overwhelm hits us all and I am leaning towards essential oils so much lately. Adaptiv Touch is probably one of the most used oils I have at the minute, as well as Together blend for these heightened feelings.
Have you tried natural solutions for sleep and anxiety?

When sending out samples, welcome packs and products, I use recycled and eco friendly products where possible. I reuse old envelopes, use biodegradable brown tape and I use these recycled paper and envelopes when I need them too. Reducing my carbon footprint is really important to me and I believe it's one of those things that will have a huge impact as more and more people make these small switches.
So, if you're ready to ditch some toxic, plastic or single use items around your home, just do it. Take the leap. You'll learn as you go. There's a lot to learn but if you take it step by step you can leave the overwhelm and just make an impact.
Check out my stories for a handy promo to make the most of these natural solutions before the end of the month.

The books that are constantly near by. These books help me to keep my head clear and organised. For the past week I have forgotten to use them as much I usually would and I can feel it. So why do I need so many?
📚Here's why:
1) My Journal, where I can spill my thoughts onto paper with just ink. I let my hand just fill the pages and I rarely look back through the words. Just getting my thoughts done on paper helps me figure out what I need to take action on first.
2) My diary, where I schedule everything, keep reminders of Birthdays, meetings, tasks and anything else in between. I'm relearning how to organise my time. No more to-do lists, now I schedule my tasks into my diary so each day I know when and what I need to do something.
3) My Tree Hugging Mama book where I jot down any ideas, plans or even scripts for presentations and workshops.
4) My Mud Bugs book where I record any thoughts, ideas and plans for Mud Bugs.
📖So, now you know. Four books for four reasons and it's what works for me. Do you use notebooks📚 or are you more of a phone/ tech📱note keeper?

Hello again sunshine...
Nothing perks us up like a bit of sunshine... also wearing sunshine in a bottle, 'Arise', on my stomach and over heart to reap the benefits of this gorgeous blend and keep myself safe from the sun. Many citrus oils are photosensitive so you need to remember to only apply these oils where your skin is covered. Stomach, over heart and back are all good options for the sunny days. Arise is such a gorgeous blend and one I've been drawn to alot the last few days.

"Connecting with nature is the underlying foundation of our existence" - Natural Connections Course coming soon.