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Lovely Spring & Summer Flowers • Quote Shareables

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Spring & Summer Quote Shareables

Welcome to this collection of spring and summer quotes. I absolutely love flowers and having been born and raised in Oregon, I naturally love all the seasons. I’ve lived as far north as Alaska and I’ve lived as far south as Alabama. However, I prefer my temperate Oregon. And, I think spring and summer are still my favorite times of the year. Of course, I always think that in the Summer and then, in the Winter, I like that too.  But, Eastern Oregon is the best for the Winter months because they get nice, snowman making snow. In Western Oregon, not so much – more rain than snow.

I am descended from Oregon Trail Pioneers, farmers, and gardeners. In fact, one summer, I won a 4-H blue ribbon from the Oregon State Fair when I was 8 years old for my garden produce. But, we didn’t just grow vegetables. We also had lots of beautiful flowers growing all around us. But, of course, summer is the best for flowers of many types and varieties.

Thus, my creations of spring and summer quotes that have flowers as a background. I think flowers put us in a good frame of mind to listen and learn. In fact, you can read and learn more about flower power essence for depression relief.

Sharing Quotes & Flowers with Your Friends & Family

Next, it’s been a while since I published a quote post and I’m using a new feature I recently installed. However, it sometimes doesn’t work correctly in that it posts the website image to Facebook instead of the quote image. Kind of disappointing as I waited a while to purchase this plug-in. But where there is a will, there is a way and I am determined to make this feature work on this site.

Additionally, most of the time the Pinterest button works as does the download feature. Moreover, once you download the image, you may post it on any social venue you desire. So sorry that the other buttons do not work, at this time but I need to leave them there for testing.

So, this post is an experiment in working through the issues. Please contact me or leave comments via Messenger (bottom right corner of the screen) if you have any input that might help me figure this out. How’s that for transparency? 👌

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The Lure of Lavender to Enhance our Lives

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Lavender is not just your grandmother’s scent. The lure of Lavender includes a myriad of effective uses that make our lives easier – especially those of us who are ultra sensitive to their intimate environments.

The Lovely Ways Lavender Enhances our Lives

Lavender products for the bathroom
The Origin and Uses

The fresh, clean smell of lavender is used in air sprays, soaps, shampoos, and many other everyday items. So, it’s no wonder that the Latin name of Lavender is “Lavare”, which means “to wash”.

I use Lavender essential oils to calm and soothe myself when experiencing social anxiety or before going to bed. I just dab a few drops on my upper lip and it works like a charm.

The Enhanced Benefits

Lavender is known to ease nervousness, enhance blood circulation, improve respiratory issues, and is widely used for disinfection of the scalp and skin. It is also proven to improve hair growth.

English Lavender

One use that I absolutely love is that it is a natural insect repellent. It has no toxic side effects for you or your pets which makes it an excellent choice to replace the icky, toxic, insect repellents on the market today.

In my research, I’ve also discovered that it is great when used on burned skin, which is a nice thing to know if you’re a foodie and love to cook. Keep a spray or bottle of essential oil on hand around the stove!

The Locations

While Lavender is a native of the Mediterranean and therefore most at home in sunny, dry climates, it has proved to be adaptable to most environments. Here are a few guidelines for growing Lavender.

Grow Your Own Lavender

Primarily, Lavender plants thrive in warm, well-drained soil, and full sunlight. If you grow the plants or their essential oils, a lean soil will encourage a higher concentration of oils. An alkaline or especially chalky soil will enhance lavender’s fragrance.

Grow Your Own Lavender

You can grow Lavender indoors successfully with well-drained soil and pots that allow the root ball to have a few inches to spare. Remember that lavender, grown in a container, requires more water than in the garden.

Tip ‘o the Hat: TheSpruce for their excellent suggestions on how to grow Lavender.

Lavender Essential Oil

Here is a link to Lavender essential oil that you can use right away for your aromatherapy. VIA DoTERRA Essential Oils

Lavendar Essential Oil from doTERRA

This essential oil is distilled only from the flowers of the plant, harnessing the most potent and pure aromas from the petals.

Often employed as a scent for soaps, lotions, and cosmetics, it is instantly recognized by its alluring earthy scent with a subtly spicy undertone. Today it is widely used for homeopathic remedies and aromatherapy.

Greetings! I believe in holistic health and essential oils are a key ingredient in my life. Together we light the way through our beautiful lives with spirit, mind, and body balance. Warmly, Susan

Doterra US Site dōTERRA Essential Oils

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8 Facts About the Beneficial Uses of Sage

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Sage has been used for thousands of years as a medium for spiritual cleansing of an area or place. It is said to bring about purification and cleansing of our life patterns, particularly those patterns that defeat oneself.

8 Essential Ways to Benefit from Sage

Sage

The Excellent Anti-bacterial Benefit

It is a fact that it contains antiseptic properties so that when you smudge, you are, in every scientific sense, cleansing the air of unwanted bacteria in addition to the spiritual cleansing effect. Therefore, the smudging process is cleansing the air you breathe and eliminating odors naturally and without toxicity.

Other Varied Benefits

Here are some of the lovely facts about the use of Sage in your everyday beautiful life:

  1. Draws out anxiety and decompresses you for the release of negative energy.
  2. Enhances memory and is used as an Alzheimer’s treatment.
  3. Excellent source of vitamin K and a good source of vitamin A.
  4. Reduces the effects of exposure to toxins and narcotics.
  5. Cleans wounds, surgical incisions, sores, and ulcers.
  6. Regulates menstrual cycles and activates hormones like estrogen
  7. Assists in the metabolism of food.
  8. Stimulates the brain, nervous system, liver and circulatory and excretory systems.

Grow Your Own Sage

If you’d like to grow your own organic plant at home, you will be pleased to know that it is very easy.

Sage prefers direct sunlight and well-drained, average soil with a tolerance for dry-soil conditions. Wait until the soil is dry before you water your plant, once or twice per week.

Grow your own Sage

Another nice way to reap the benefits of sage is through the use of essential oil and aromatherapy.

For quick help during a time of negativity, mix 1 teaspoon of Sage essential oil with 1/4 cup olive oil and place in a small amber container. Use this mixture on your pulse points and center of your forehead to draw out anxiety and decompress.

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary Sage from dōTERRA

Clary Sage is a biennial or perennial herb that grows up to six feet in height. It is known for its calming properties and benefits to the skin. The main chemical component of this essential oil is linalyl acetate, part of the esters group, making it one of the most relaxing, soothing, and balancing essential oils. In the Middle Ages, the this plant was frequently used to soothe skin. Inhaling this essential oil promotes feelings of relaxation, allowing for a restful night’s sleep. VIA dōTERRAEssential Oils

Sage Sticks with an Abalone Shell and Stand

3 Sage Sticks with Abalone Shell

A stunning abalone shell is a perfect place to hold your sticks before, during, and after smudging. Each hand-picked shell is at least 5 inches wide and polished on the inside to reveal swirling blue, green, and pink opalescent hues. An elegant, hand-carved wooden tripod stand completes this value-priced bundle. Alternative Imagination California White Sage smudge sticks are grown and packaged in the United States.

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