Good Stuff : Aromatherapy (for sleep)

In January we were sharing some of the good habits that we’ve picked up over the years, and in February we continued that trend with a special focus on self-care. This post definitely fits both themes.

Have you tried aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the process of using plant parts or aromatic plant oils (think essential oils) to improve psychological or physical well-being.

linen_spray3bThere’s a growing body of evidence that some uses of aromatherapy have measurable success rates. In this post, we are particularly interested in using aromatherapy to improve sleep, and we’ll share a super simple potion with you below.

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Make with Me

As we continue sharing good habits in 2019, we want to remind you why it’s always a good time to pick up a creative habit.

Stitches knit in January of 2018 : 73,260 and counting…

and now I’ve started off 2019 by ALMOST finishing a sweater for Luc before realizing that the sleeves were two different circumferences. So, yesterday marks the first time that I’ve had to rip out most of a sweater to fix a counting error, but tomorrow I’ll push on and knit like crazy to get back on track.

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Sarah wrote a post asking you to read with her more in 2018. I jumped on that train and shared the amazingly simple change I made that had me reading much more in 2018. I’m so happy that I kept up my bedtime reading habit, and I still love the change a year later!

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How To: Create a Care Package in Five Simple Steps

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live seasoned fall15 care package-1-2   Happy Monday friends! Create a care package in 5 simple steps. Make your friend’s day! I sent 15 postcards just yesterday and I have six packages to send out today. Can’t stop, won’t stop. I’ll spend all my money on stationary if I want! Here’s how to create a care package with items you already have at home.

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Mocha Lip Scrub

We first posted this just last fall, when coffee was our ingredient of the season, but we’re re-posting it again today, because maybe you’ll need some soft and supple lips tonight?

Have you tried a lip scrub yet? Lip scrubs contain a bit of texture to gently exfoliate your lips, and they’re perfect for this time of year when our lips can get dry from the cool winter air.

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Giving your lips a gentle scrub will remove that dry outer layer, leaving you with soft smooth lips that are the perfect canvas for a bit of lipstick. Why do you need that? Cause it’s holiday party season! Have fun.

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DIY Christmas Presents : Eats & Treats

Happy Friday everyone! Christmas is coming quicker than I can handle, so while I shop online today, I’m also going to whip up a few homemade Christmas gifts that everyone on my list will enjoy.  I love giving and receiving edible gifts. Knowing the treats were made with love and care in someone’s kitchen makes them extra enjoyable.  If you still don’t have a present for me, here are a few suggestions 😉 liveseasoned_spring2015_hazelnutliqueur3-1024x889 liveseasoned_spring2015_hazelnutliqueur6

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DIY Christmas Gifts

Jingle bells batman smells… We’re back with another round up of Christmas crafts, but this time they’re ones you can gift to your friends.  On Monday, we shared delicious treats that are perfect for giving and today we’ll round out your gift list by adding a few non-edibles for your loved ones.  These DIY gifts range from easy to advanced (mostly because of the ingredients), but we explain everything you’d ever need to know in the posts, so hop to it!  We also sell a few of these items in our Live Seasoned etsy shop if you’re low on time.  All of these homemade gifts have natural, gentle ingredients perfect for any loving home.  We also love to pair these items with other handmade goods to really amplify the maker aspect of these presents.  We love supporting other crafters and creators so after you whip up these potions, browse around on etsy for perfect pairing gifts if you think your loved ones deserve a little more this holiday season.

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DIY Handprint Mugs

Coffee is our ingredient of the season, and we’re slowly building up an awesome  archive of coffee posts! Today’s post doesn’t exactly include coffee, but just a slip of a bag of special beans in with this gift and the recipient will be oh so chipper on Christmas morning.

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Today I wanted to share personalized DIY coffee mug that makes the perfect gift for the coffee and tea lovers in your life.

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Make with Me : Baby Hat

At the beginning of the year, I encouraged our readers to “make with me“. In that post I shared a few of the many benefits that you may get from picking up a hobby, and I gave you a few simple suggestions for how to turn your hobby into a regular habit (that’s good for you!).

Previous posts in this series included:

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The list above contains a nice mix of projects, relatively simple sweaters for both kids and adults. A scarf, which is a great project because getting the right fit doesn’t matter! The god’s eye provides a no-knitting yarn project. And there’s an adult hat. To round out the mix, today I want to share one of my most favorite hats to knit for babies and toddlers.

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Halloween DIY Shirts

As we roll into the last week of October, the Halloween excitement is palpable in our house. The boys have reached amazing ages where they are super excited about the holidays, and they enjoy a good holiday craft.

If you’re in the same boat, you have plenty of time to make these Halloween t-shirts before Wednesday…

Click here for the Glow in the Dark Ghosts

Click here for Starry Night Bats