THE END, VAP-O-RUB, THE FUTURE, 1 MONTH AND FREE STUFF!

GIVE-A-WAY & THE END

So this is kind of a sad month for us at Earth's Healing Boxes.  We had to close our doors due to some unexpected family news and an unexpected future.  Shit surely does happen.  But the good news is that we have several boxes left from the last few months.  So we are having a Give-A-Way featuring 3 of our boxes, and the winners will be chosen June 6th at 9pm (tomorrow!).  All you have to do to be eligible to win is tag a friend in the comments below and follow or subscribe to this blog.  

And here is the GREAT news!  Your friend will get a box too!  So we are giving away 6 of our past Earth's Healing Boxes.  They include 3 full sized essential oils, recipes, an essential oil blend, and aromatherapy tools or jewelry!  We love all of you who subscribed to our boxes, and will miss you greatly.  Here is your chance to win one for a friend!

VAP-O-RUB RECIPE

I've been in the kitchen today making up 17 jars of vap-o-rub to give away at my book signing on July 16th.  Can you believe that all of our mothers used essential oils on everyone of us and they didn't know it?  We were all slathered with vap-o-rub at one time or another in our childhoods.  Well, I found the recipe today and made a bunch.  And you guessed it!  Almond oil, beeswax and a ton of essential oils.  So the next time your relatives tell you that essential oils are hog wash, remind them that they are the ones who used it and wholeheartedly believed in the healing powers of essential oils by using vap-o-rub on you as a child.

17 cute little jars!

VAP-O-RUB

1 cup olive or almond oil

25 drops eucalyptus oil

25 drops peppermint oil

15 drops rosemary oil

15 drops clove oil

10 drops vitamin E oil

2 tablespoons beeswax pellets

Heat the 1 cup of oil in the microwave along with the beeswax.  When almost melted, remove from heat and stir until beeswax is completely melted.  Drop a drop of the mixture onto the counter and blow for 30 seconds.  Run your finger through the drop and if it is too thin, add more beeswax and stir.  If it is too thick, add more oil and stir.  

When it cools slightly, before the mixture begins to harden add the essential oils and the beeswax.  Pour into glass or metal jars and leave open for several hours.  When completely cool, tighten the lid on and label.  Store in a cool, dark area for up to one year.

ONE MONTH

YES, it's only one month away until the best day EVER!  The release of our book, Essential Oils for Healing, Over 400 All-Natural Recipes for Everyday Ailments is just about to happen on July 5th.  And I'm so stoked I'm about to explode.  One month!  This has been a very, long and slow process.  I'm so thankful for all of you who pre-ordered.  I'm so happy and grateful and hope you're as excited as I am about this easy to follow, recipe book for healing.

SO PRETTY

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Make sure to mark your calendars for July 16th @ 2:00 for this book signing event at 204 Main St. Sulphur Springs Tx @ The Bookworm Box.  We will have lots of free goodies, and books to purchase if you don't order one from Amazon before then.  If you do order a book, bring it and we will all sign it for you.  I'm so excited to see everyone there.

Remember to tag a friend and subscribe to this blog for your chance to win some free essential oils and stuff.

Much healing to you,

vannoy

We can't wait to see you all <3

THE JOY OF SPRING

Pineapple Sage

Nothing makes me happier than my herb garden.  This pineapple sage is so pleasant and aromatic.  The flowers are beautiful to look at and I love a sprig of this in my tea.  The bees are attracted to this plant and the butterflies too!

The days are beginning to turn hotter here in Texas and that means I will now have to water my plants of veggies and herbs due to the extreme droughts that we get.  But watering plants in the cool morning is a very zen way to begin my days.

Curly Parsley

Parsley is so full of vitamins and minerals.  People think of parsley as just a garnish to make a plate pop.  But I think of parsley as a little energy bonus when diced and added to salads, fish and vegetables.  Its so easy to grow here, and it loves the shade and water.  I just stick it under a tree and forget about it for the most part.  Then every time I need some, its so HUGE.

Eggplant

This is the first eggplant I've ever grown.  I didn't intend to grow eggplant.  The little tab in the pot said that it was cucumber.  I thought it was prettier than all the other cucumbers, so I bought it.  Well, I sure was surprised when the stem grew up purple and then this little gem grew out of it.  Buddy, you are gonna be so yummy on the grill!  A little garlic! Heaven.

Growing your own food is such a satisfying feeling, but growing your own medicine is my ultimate goal.  I grow, harvest, dry and produce tons of medicine from my herbs.  I have had several people in the last week come by my home asking for tinctures, decoctions and recipes for sunburn, poison ivy, carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis.  It's so easy, and cheap!  But at the same time, very, very effective.  

Don't hesitate to buy yourself a little pot of chamomile, basil or lavender.  You'd be surprised what all you can do with your little plant.  And if you ever need any help...I'm right here.

much healing to you,

vannoy
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EARTH'S HEALING BLOG: Please, God, make it stop!

EARTH'S HEALING BLOG: Please, God, make it stop!: OW! Sunburns are the worst!  Everything rubbing your skin, touching your skin or even looking at your skin hurts.  You forget and scratch i...

Please, God, make it stop!

OW!
Sunburns are the worst!  Everything rubbing your skin, touching your skin or even looking at your skin hurts.  You forget and scratch it and WOW!  The pain...the pain!  Lots of people around here are opening their pools, mowing their lawns, gardening, baling hay and every outdoor activity imaginable to get ready for summer.  No one thinks about the sun, because the wind is blowing, the air feels fine, and we are not covered in sweat yet!  But then before you know it...YOU ARE RED!  Try some easy to make home remedies, essential oil blends, Ayurvedic treatments or herbal concoctions to help heal that sunburn.

Even Mala wants to swim!

Essential Oils
There are many recipes that will help your sunburn to heal.  This is a spray that I like to use when I have been outside playing all day.  It helps to heal my skin quickly, and smells great!

5 drops frankincense oil
5 drops sandalwood oil
5 drops lavender oil
1 teaspoon witch hazel
2 ounces water

Combine all the ingredients into a spray bottle.  Shake well before every use.  Lightly spray the affected area and allow to air dry.  Repeat 3 times daily.  Store in a cool area for up to 6 months.

Ayurvedic Treatment
Ayurveda medicine is the oldest known form of medicine on Earth.  It has over 5000 years of documented use.  The treatments are very simple, down to Earth, and use common household ingredients.  Try this sunburn remedy for your pain relief and healing.

1 cucumber
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Peel and smash the cucumber into paste.  Discard peels.  With a whisk, mix the lemon juice into the pureed cucumber.  Apply past to the sunburn and leave on as long as possible, or until it dries and flakes off.  Reapply every morning.  Discard any remainder.

Home Remedies
This type of remedy has been passed down from generation to generation.  Try this easy to use treatment to turn that red to tan!  These household products can be used to bring relief instantly and effectively.  Use any or all of these various treatments for healing.

1 cup milk
or
1/4 cup aloe vera
or 
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
or
2 tablespoons baking soda

You can apply the milk and the aloe vera directly to the skin and let dry on skin.  The soothing, healing effect is immediate.  You can add the apple cider vinegar or the baking soda to a cool bath, or to a bowl of cool water and apply to the burned area with a cloth.

Herbal Remedy
Herbs have been used for healing for as long as man has walked the Earth. Instead of drinking your mint tea, apply it to your skin!


1 tablespoon peppermint leaves
1 cup water

Bring the water to a boil and remove from heat.  Add the peppermint leaves and cover.  Allow to steep for 10 minutes.  Remove lid and cool completely.  A couple of ice cubes may be added to speed up cooling process.  When completely cooled, dip soft cloth into the mixture and lay on areas sunburned.  Allow to air dry.  Repeat 3 times daily.  Peppermint is anti-inflammatory and will speed up healing quickly.

That's It
So These types of recipes are what we turn to in our family for minor complaints and ailments.  You can treat a wide variety of concerns in your own home, easily and affordably with household products.  I love making my own home remedies, and I also make them for everyone that comes by.

 Last night I was told that I was known as the "witch of Saltillo!"  I said, "I'm not a witch! I love Jesus!" And felt very defensive.  But I thought about it and, well, I guess to people who don't ever use home remedies, it may seem like some sort of magic, spells or potions.  But seriously, when did a rub of lavender and tea tree for a burn ever magically heal anyone? It's not magic, sorcery or incantations.  It's just science.  But if everyone here thinks I'm a powerful witch, lol, then don't mess with me!  I might turn you into one of those bales of hay!

I am working on a book just like this page.  It has several types of recipes for each complaint.  It's my biggest project to date.  Very interesting to work on.  I am in love with it.

Much healing to you,
vannoy

ps.
here is my Essential Oils for Healing book link
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BUGS!!! HATE 'EM OR HATE 'EM? OR, DO YOU HATE THEM?

HOMEMADE INSECT REPELLANT

I'm sitting here typing, looking out my window, and there are so many bugs flying around.  I don't even know what they are!  Some kind of flies or termites?  I hate them and I want them all to die.  Here are a few recipes I am going to use today to get rid of those PESKS.  Essential oils have worked for thousands of years before we ever had any cans of chemicals to go buy.

MOTH

OK, so if the truth be known...there are a few bugs i adore, such as the above moth that was resting on my wall.  I love butterflies, honeybees and cute caterpillars.  But I have to get rid of the biting, itchy, crawly bugs and spiders when I can.  Using citronella candles works pretty well, as does placing a cotton ball of peppermint in the window.

You can make a spray by following the following recipe and just use whichever essential oil takes care of whatever insect problem you have.  The spray is safe to use on yourself, your furniture and your hair or in the air...however you want to use it!

SUPPLIES

The supplies you need include: spray bottle, water, witch hazel, essential oil.  

Witch hazel is about $1 a bottle at Walmart.  It's a cheap preservative to keep your spray fresh for longer.  It comes from the witch hazel tree and is a natural ingredient.  I like to use witch hazel in all of my sprays for longevity.

I use a 2 ounce or a 4 ounce bottle when making my insect repellants.  Just put 20-40 drops of essential oil in the bottle, 1 teaspoon of witch hazel and fill with water.  You do have to shake it overtime you use it, because the oils and the water will separate.

ESSENTAIL OILS

The oils I use vary, and are dependent on which type of bug I am trying to get rid of.  Here is a list of oils you can use, or you can mix them, like I do.

Ants: peppermint & rosemary oils

Flies: peppermint, rosemary and lavender oils

Scorpions: basil oil

Mosquitoes: lavender, lemongrass and peppermint oils

Have fun with your blending and mixing!  Maybe eventually, we can all work together and eradicate bugs altogether!  lol

much love and healing to you,

vannoy

Afternoons are the best

So this afternoon, as in all afternoons, mom and I shall meet in her backyard at 3:50 for the daily chicken release.  I received an automatic door opener as a gift.  It's amazing.  It also automatically closes each night.  We take our drinks, and snacks and sit by the pond and wait for the door to open.  As we sit for a few minutes, the school bus pulls up and the boys run to my house, grab a snack, cross the bridge and wait about 1 minute for the door to open.
                                                                             
                                                                    FREEDOM DOOR

The hens fight to get out of the door and run to freedom.  The kids love this ritual, mom loves this ritual and I am fanatical about never missing the grand opening of the door.  The boys play, mom marvels at the things they say (yesterday, she just shook her head and said "what's wrong with that boy?"  Cale had been on a roll!  It has got to be the best part of my day.  Here is a days worth of eggs:

TODAY'S EGGS

If anyone in the Saltillo area ever, EVER needs any eggs, come on by.  They are FREE!

ESSENTIAL OILS I HAVE USED TODAY

On a more serious note, my husband has a bad case of congestion.  I doused him with sesame oil mixed with EUCALYPTUS AND THYME.  He will be feeling and breathing better in no time.  In order to complete all of the computer work I had to do today, I ran a diffuser of sweet orange and pink grapefruit!  These two in combination always give me so much energy and focus.  I got a lot done.  

OMG!  It's almost time for the door to open.  If you ever need me, I am unavailable from 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm.  Me and the family are having a session under the old hackberry tree by the chicken coop.  Come and join us anytime.  I mean that.

much healing to you,

vannoy

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STUPID POLLEN!!!

Good things coming this way.  Got a book coming out in July, got a feature in July/August issue of HEALTH magazine, Just got a new Publicist.  I just made a new author page.  www.amazon.com/author/vannoyfite  This is crazy!  How did this all happen?  Life is GOOD!

I'm trying to get over a stuffy nose brought on by all this crazy pollen in the air.  It is making my car yellow, my patio furniture dirty and my nose stuffed up.  I may not be able to help you clean your furniture or your car, but I can help you to un-stuff your nose.

Just add the following essential oils to your diffuser and you will be breathing great in no time! I'm breathing it right now!  aaahhhh....
4 drops peppermint
3 drops eucalyptus
3 drops grapefruit
water

I told myself that I was going to just sit in front of the TV all day and watch reality TV while stuffing myself with Fritos.  But sadly, it hasn't turned out that way.  I wanted to get a "Roll-a-dex," you remember, the kind that you put phone numbers into?  Well, after a trip to Walmart and one to staples, I find out that they don't make them anymore. WHAT? Everybody keeps their stuff on the computer now.  Well, I don't.  I really, really want one.  UGH! So I have been in the attic, to stores, to my mom's junk room, everywhere I can think of looking for one.  No luck.  So I'm writing all my email info into a book.  A real book that I can touch.  And I don't have to have a password to open my book.  I just put my fingers in the pages and spread apart.  true love.
Excited about FTWD tonight!  Such great family time.  lol
love forever,
vannoy