It is probably no surprise that I am talking about digestive enzymes. I mean, we love gut health here at Oh Lardy! If you have hung around here for any period of time, you understand that we believe gut health is a cornerstone to overall wellness. We love fermenting foods, making bone broth, supplementing with Collagen. But, do I need … Read More
How to Buy Savvy Minerals Makeup
Getting Started Interested in getting your makeup and joining my team? Get started here. Click “Other Premium Starter Kits” to see the Savvy Minerals Makeup Kits. Be sure the number 1765483 is in the enroller and sponsor ID fields. Signing up as a member doesn’t mean you have to sell anything. It just means you get wholesale pricing (24% off) and … Read More
Clean Enough for Cancer
This was shared with me not too long ago and I really felt called to share it with all of you. What a staggering and sobering stat! “Stay at home moms and women who work from home are 54% more likely to die from cancer than women who don’t work from home.” Let that sink in. I thought our … Read More
8 Top Essential Oils for Romance
Have you tried using essential oils in the bedroom? They can be a great addition to help inspire romance!! In the bedroom, you can use essential oils topically or aromatically. Certain scents are shown to have powerful effect on our olfactory lobe, which is part of the limbic system that houses sexual desires – as well as memories and emotions. Essential … Read More
Happy Holidays!
I can hardly believe that the end of the year is just around the corner!! I absolutely love this time of year. The holidays, the people, the FOOD, the special traditions. My kids are just so much fun, too. I love watching the wonder and excitement bloom on their faces as we get closer and closer to Christmas day. I … Read More
Oils of Ancient Scripture – Aloes/Sandalwood
Essential oils, though trendy now, are certainly nothing new! In fact, there are over 200 references to them in the Bible, and there is evidence of them being used as far back as 3500 B.C. Essential oils are the concentrated essences of plants…stems, grasses, resins, flowers, etc. They act as the plants natural defense mechanisms and act very similarly … Read More
The Easiest Way to Inhale Essential Oils
Essential oils are a very powerful tool to keep in your healthy lifestyle toolbox. One of the easiest ways to use them is to inhale essential oils to get the benefits directly into the body. Many people do this with a diffuser, a spray or simply inhaling from a bottle. One of my favorite ways is to make my own … Read More
Backpack Makeover: Supplies for Success!
Now that my kids are back in school and away from home most of the day, that means they are away from some great resources – the Essential Oils! It is time for a Backpack Makeover! When my kids were putting together their supplies for the school year, I realized that they had most tools to work at school, but … Read More
Attitude Adjustment
Perhaps you have found yourself in a situation where you could use an attitude adjustment. No? Then perhaps it is everyone else around you!!! I have to say, the biggest surprise in my Essential Oil journey has been how they can profoundly affect emotions. I used to think that was weird hocus pocus, until I was able to see … Read More
The Number One Health Mistake You Are STILL Making (Free PDF and Webinar)
You have made the switch to real food. You are reading ingredient labels more closely. You are choosing more nourishing ingredients. But are you choosing safe cosmetics? But I bet there is one thing you might not be thinking about yet… What you put on your skin! Our skin is our largest organ and the beauty and personal care … Read More
Homemade Jewelry Cleaner
I will admit, I am not good at keeping jewelry sparkling and clean! I rarely take off my rings and earrings and they get coated in soap, dirt and just general ‘gunk’. But this homemade jewelry cleaner makes it easy to do and is non-toxic, too! I do love when I stop by a jewelry store and they clean … Read More
Spring Giving Project
Kelly and I like to support a variety of charities as individuals. There is nothing better than giving back to organizations you are passionate about, right? It makes you feel so good to do good! We were at the most amazing conference this weekend where we learned not only amazing business skills but ways to be better parents, spouses, friends and human … Read More
Homemade Shaving Cream
If you recall, I recently posted a recipe for a homemade after shave! I got to thinking, if I can make an after shave for my husband, why not make a homemade shaving cream?! How hard can it be? Turns out it isn’t hard. However, finding a shaving cream that my husband will actually use IS hard. The thing is, … Read More
Homemade After Shave
My mission to detox our lives has been a slow and steady process. Finding replacements for the toxic items I used to love offers both a lesson in patience and creativity. Will the item I find or make be as good or better than what I used to use? Obviously the ingredients will be much better – but will the … Read More
DIY Eye Makeup Remover
A few years ago I came across a recipe for my own homemade, DIY eye makeup remover! Could it work? I was willing to try it! Besides, I was beginning my journey to a non-toxic beauty cabinet so I figured I had to give it a whirl! Are you starting your own journey? Check out this awesome PDF that we made just for … Read More
Homemade Moisturizing Shower Gel Recipe
I have really been enjoying detoxing my home and beauty products and this homemade shower gel recipe does not disappoint. It is so important to be mindful of both what we put IN and ON our bodies. Oh Lardy started out more focused on real, nourishing foods but as we grow and develop, we are starting to focus on quality … Read More