Vapor Rub

12 drops eucalyptus
5 drops peppermint
5 drops thyme
1 ounce olive oil
Combine ingredients in a glass bottle. Shake well to mix oils evenly. Gently massage into chest and throat.

Disinfectant Room Spray

4 drops eucalyptus( or tea tree)
3 drops lavender
2 drops bergamont
2 drops thyme
1 drop peppermint
2 ounces water

Add essential oils to water and keep in a spritzer bottle. Shake well a few times per day for several days after making the spray, and right befoe each use. Some of the oil will still float on the top, but because the tube in the spritzer bottle extends to the bottom of the  bottle, this should not present a problem.

How to make your own Citronella Candle

Citronella Candle

votive candle
20 drops citronella

Using a glass dropper, drip the oil on the candle's wick. Give the wick twenty-four hours to absorb the oil, and the candle is ready to burn.

Basil

Distilled from the leaves and flowering tops, this familiar sweet-and-spicy kitchen herb relieves, headaches, sinus congestion, temporary loss of smell, nausea (even from chemotherapy), indigestion, sore muscles, and the herpes and shingles viruses. Basil gently stimulates adrenal glands, menstruation, childbirth, and production of breast milk. Basil reduces stress, rattled nerves, hysteria, and mental, fatigue while increasing confidence, decisiveness, positive thoughts, and awareness of one's surrounding. Large doses can be over-stimulating and may stupefy.

Anise

The delightful licorice-like scent and taste of this herb flavors pharmaceuticals, confections, toothpaste, "licorice" candy (in the U.S.) and alcoholic beverages such as French anisette and Greek ouzo. Anise reduces muscle spasms, indigestion, and coughing. It is also mildly estrogenic, and an aphrodisiac. It increases breast milk, balances emotions, induces sleep, and helps overcome nervousness and workaholic stress. Anise is even said to improve your sense of humor and overcome heartache. Large quantities, however, may be narcotic, slow down circulation, and cause skin rashes in sensitive people.

cureing

Just made all new batches of Goat Milk Soap...will take about 4-6 weeks to cure...Boy my house smell's like Spring!

Ladies Winter Retreat

January at the Springfield Community Chapel we put on a Ladies Retreat. We had a blast!






Thank you girls for signing up the ladies





 Wanted to thank the speaker Stacy Fidler
 (Proverb 31), What a great speaker!!!















And the Spinning Group that came to share about the hobby...

Joan sharing about yarn and the fibers

ladies getting the meal ready.

Lunch time...what great fellowship.

Special Music by Beth Kennedy. 

what a beautiful voice she has...she blessed me so.

the ladies had a blast playing the Minute to win it game...

mother daughter playing against each other..

teens learning how to knit...

Young women learning how to spin....she was having a great time...

ladies singing Praise & Worship Songs!


Again I thank you all for making it happen and for the ladies that came and had a relaxing day and most of all spiritually  fed.

New Scents--- Goat Milk Soap

These are the molds I use for my Goat Milk Soaps(snowflake mold- in some of the soap bars not all of them) ...plus what they  look like.
Soaps molds -- 3.5-4 oz bars each and 3.75"x 2.5"x 1.5"( snowflake bar 3.1 oz) most of my handmade soaps are in the Goat mold shape.
Lavender Lace:   Lavender Lace is one of our bestselling Goat Milk Soap, it has lavender buds mixed in. as the calming and soothing Lavender scent helps start to unwind.

Lilac:  It's one of my favorites. Growing up with Lilac bushes outside our living room window. It brings back great memories with my family. Oh! did I say this scent give a smell of SPRING!

Dozen of Roses:  Fresh cut Roses, brings back memories of my first bouquet of flowers from my husband.

Happy Camper:  Folks who enjoy the outdoors will really appreciate this Goat Milk Soap, because it has a couple of natural bug repellents- citronella and eucalyptus oils blended in. Help chase away mosquito's and biting insects.

Peppermint Patty:  Smells Yummy, and great for chocolate lovers..mixed with real dark cocoa, what a great gift to give.

Candy Cane: A straight peppermint reminds you of Christmas time. It is beginning to smell like Christmas!

Unscented:  Goat Milk Soap is fragrance Free! And those guys who don't like fragrances. Also Great for Hunters!

Maine Woods::  Want a touch of Maine fir, this is the soap for you. Refreshing, clean mountain air woods. One of my favorites!

Pumpkin Spice: Mmmm....sweet and spicey scented smells warmly of a pumpkin pie. Great memories of Thanksgiving with family.

Lemongrass,lemon/mint: A strong lemongrass citrus fragrance with subtle of dried mint mixed in. Repels mosquito's which makes this an excellent choice to take along when your hiking , camping or working in the woods.

Lemon/ Basil: Smell heavenly , and refreshing!(dried basil mixed in)

Sweet Orange/Lemon Balm: Juicy sweet orange slices with a hint of dried Lemon Balm mixed in.


 More Goat Milk Soap scents in the making.
Rosemary: A restorative and relaxing anti-oxidant
Cedar Wood/Lavendar: Nice Dog Soap!
Cedar wood: Great for camping, also Can be used on Dogs to repel insects..
$5.00 a bar  or three for $12.50

Flea Powder

20 drops cedarwood
1 cup cornstarch

Add essential oil to cornstarch and stir to distribute. Let sit a few days, enough time for the oils to dissipate through the cornstarch. Rub into the animal's fur. You could use some of the other repellent essential oils for this formula, but I choose cedar because it is less toxic should the animal decide to lick its fur.

Hope your animals will get some relief:) which they will.

My Son...

My son and his hunting dog Abby....He is having a blast teach and training his dog to hunt bird. Proud of my son he is doing a great job...

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trust in you.

The Renewed Heart

Philippians 3:13,14
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Did you know that you have a gift at your door every morning? The gift of a new day is to be treasured and used to bring glory and honor to the giver of the gift, the Lord God Almighty.

Each day brings challenges and trials that can overwhelm us and keep us from seeing the real possibilties available to us. Unfortunately, many of us carry the burdens of yesterday into our present, day after day. Jesus came to give us life that is free of the burden of sin and filled with hope for the opportunities of a new life in Him.

Enjoying the freshness of each new day is up to you . During the times when you can't understand what God is doing, you may need to remind yourself daily of your choice to accept God's grace and receive the gift of His forgiveness.

A whispered prayer is the guarantee of a fresh start. With prayer, the beauty of life will come into clear view.

As you experience the convicting and cleansing touch of the Spirit, you will mature spiritually and release the freshness of His life in yours.

So , what is your goal? What are you going to press on toward?
A great prize is waiting for you and that is in Christ Jesus. He is our rock!!! or strength.

May you read God's Word and be richly blessed as I have been this morning...
Have a Great day. Love Deb

New Goat Milk Scent Soaps...

Lilac: scent of fresh lilac bushes

Lavender/Lavender buds:
Lavender/Basil calming,and refreshing scent.

Maine Woods: Love the outdoors, you will love this. Smell the fresh Maine Pine Woods.. One of my favorites.

Lemon/Basil: Clean and refreshing scent

Coming soon:   Tea Tree: Acne, dandruff, eczema, antibacterial, anti-fungal