Aromatic Garden

01/15/2026

Today is a gentle reminder to pause… and listen before runningout the door.

So often we move through our days on autopilot, pushing past the quiet signals our bodies are trying to send us. But when we slow down—even just for a moment—we give ourselves the space to hear what we truly need.

Today’s grounding diffuser blend:
• 1 drop Vetiver
• 2 drops Spiked Lavender
• 1 drop Lemon (or your favorite citrus)

Both vetiver and spiked lavender are deeply supportive for grounding and settling the nervous system and awakening our minds. When we feel rooted and supported, it becomes easier to tune inward instead of pushing through.

As this blend begins to disperse, try this simple pause:
Place one hand on your heart and the other on your stomach.
Take a few slow deep cleansing breaths.
Then gently ask yourself… What does my body need today?

No judgment. No rushing. Just listening.

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is slow down enough to hear ourselves.

01/14/2026

Want to help shape our next shampoo bar release?1?!?

I’m looking for a group of product testers with varus hair types, to try our handcrafted shampoo bars and share honest feedback. These bars are formulated to support healthy hair and scalp balance — and before a wider launch, I want real-world insights from this community.

How it works:
• Choose the shampoo bar you want to test (1.Dry Scalp/hair, 2.Oily Scalp/hair, 3.Density support for fine hair, 4.Textured hair support to tame the frizzy)
• Pay 50% of the retail price
• Use it consistently for a set time & complete a feedback survey
• Receive that amount credited toward your next Aromatic Garden purchase

If you love being part of the behind-the-scenes process and giving thoughtful feedback, this is for you.

👉 Comment “TESTER” I’ll send you the details.

01/14/2026

Yesterday was supposed to be a boring Tuesday… but then this beauty showed up 💻

After 6 years with my old laptop (which I bought during the pandemic and let’s just say… it came with issues it should not have had), it was time. Especially after October, when one of my students accidentally knocked it off my desk and it never really worked the same again and couldn’t close it. Along the way, I lost a lot of things I’d poured time, energy, and creativity into — and that part was honestly hard.

But here we are.
New laptop. Way storge space. Way more RAM. A gorgeous icy blue color that makes me smile every time I open it. (Light blues are my favorite color)

I’m a little sad to lose all my stickers from the old one (she was FULL anyway 😅), but maybe that’s kind of the point — a fresh start, a clean slate, and room to grow into what’s next.

Cheers to upgrades, lessons learned, and starting new chapters a little wiser than before 💜

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

It’s a “boring Tuesday”… and honestly, we love those

Not every day needs to be loud or exciting. Some days are just about showing up, staying grounded, and keeping life moving, playing catchup on my course work today— and that’s where simple rituals really shine.

Today’s diffuser blend is one of my go-tos when the house feels busy, my brain feels cluttered, and I just need a little mental reset:

✨ Mental Clarity Diffuser Blend ✨
• 3 drops Lemon
• 2 drops Melissa
• 1 drop Vetiver

Fresh, gently uplifting, and grounding all at once. Lemon helps brighten the mood, Melissa clears mental fog and brings a calm, steady focus, and Vetiver anchors everything so it doesn’t feel jittery or overstimulating.

Perfect for:
✔️ slow work days
✔️ post-holiday reset
✔️ those “nothing special but still need to function” Tuesdays

Because sometimes the most powerful days are the quiet ones 🤍

What’s diffusing in your space today?
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01/12/2026

01/12/2026

If you know me, you know I’ve always loved hair. Color, creativity, expression—it’s been a huge part of my life for almost 25 years. After working behind the chair for 15 years and teaching cosmetology for 20 years. I trusted what manufacturers told us: that newer hair color formulas were safe, gentler, and better.

In the early 2000s, ammonia-free hair color became the big thing. Many brands added a line of hair color without ammonia. Instead they used a chemical called MEA (monoethanolamine). It didn’t smell, colors lasted longer, it is gentler on the hair strands themselves, it felt like a win—for stylists and clients alike. I used it. I recommended it and so did many others.

Sadly, like so many “new and improved” ingredients, time told a more complicated story. As more research emerged, MEA was found to come with BIG concerns of its own. Now rated more toxic than ammonia. While we can’t point to one single cause for anything in life, I can tell you this: after years in the beauty industry, my own health journey that scientific study's have now directly linked to this chemical, made me stop, pause, and really start asking harder questions about long-term exposure and ingredient safety. I might be a lost cause the damage has been done and I am paying a heavy price on my body and my wallet.

That’s when my mindset shifted from “What works best right now?” to
“What is the wiser choice over time?”

Today, I still love color (hello, 10min purple balayage 💜), but I’m far more intentional. Semi-permanent color is one way I personally choose to have fun without the high chemical load—it’s gentler on the hair, been on the market for over 100 years and doesn’t come with the same level of risk as permanent formulas.

It’s not about fear. It’s definitely not about perfection.
It’s about learning, evolving, and doing better once you know better.

This same philosophy is exactly what led me to rethink hair care from scalp to ends… which is why we are going to start talking about healthy hair foundations and why ingredient choices matter more than most of us were ever taught.

Stay tuned—this conversation is just getting started

01/11/2026

If your interested here’s some great info on cleanses !!

5 Key Benefits of doing our Total Body Detox Cleanse!

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

01/11/2026

Helichrysum italicum — more than I ever realized

Helichrysum is often talked about for its skin-loving qualities. It’s well known for supporting the appearance of scars and nourishing the skin — and for a long time, that’s where my understanding of it stopped.

Through my essential oils and emotions coursework, I’ve recently learned just how powerful Helichrysum can be on an emotional level too — especially for the deep, unseen wounds we carry quietly in our hearts.

Yesterday, I put that into practice in a very unexpected way.

I diffused Helichrysum while shampooing my rugs. And you might be thinking… why would you need emotional support to shampoo rugs?

Because the shampooer I use was my Poppop’s. He had a funny love for shampooing rugs, and some of my earliest memories are of him doing just that. He’s the one who taught me how. He’s no longer here, and sometimes doing the simplest things that remind me of him can stir up emotions I don’t always anticipate.

As I worked, the space felt softer. Grounded. Supported. Not in a way that erased the emotion — but in a way that allowed it to move through gently.

I’ve always loved doing a deep clean right after Christmas. Most people wait until spring, but I’ll be elbow-deep in my gardens by then 🌱 This year, I realized that cleaning can be emotional too — a quiet release, a reset, a way of honoring memories while making space for what’s next.

Helichrysum reminded me that healing isn’t always visible… and sometimes support looks like simply holding space for what comes up 🤍

01/10/2026

Meet Your Maker – Day 7 | Real Life, Real Support

As a mom, my days don’t leave much room for complicated routines — and I know I’m not alone in that. When life is busy, I reach for things that are simple, quick, and actually usable in the moment.

Two of my favorite essential oil products are roller bottles and diffuser blends for exactly that reason. Roller bottles are easy, mess-free, and practical. No creams to rub in. No washing my hands after. Just roll and go. I’ll swipe one on my neck or temples when a headache starts creeping in, or on my belly for cramps or indigestion — small moments of support that fit into real life so I don't get knocked out latter.

Diffuser blends are another favorite, especially when the whole household needs to focus up or reset. Turning on a diffuser takes seconds, but it can shift the tone of a space — whether that’s calming the evening energy or helping everyone feel a little more grounded.

This is how I think about aromatherapy for families and busy moms: it should support your day, not slow you down. Simple tools, used intentionally, can make a meaningful difference.

✨ Question: If you had a go-to essential oil product that was quick and easy, where would you use it most?

01/10/2026

You asked, we listened 🌿

Because of the interest and great questions we’ve received, we’re extending our 50% off one-on-one aromatherapy consultations through Monday the 12th.

Personalized aromatherapy isn’t about trends or one-size-fits-all blends. It’s about taking your lifestyle, sensitivities, preferences, and goals into account—so what you’re using actually makes sense for you and your family.

During a consultation, we focus on:
• ingredient awareness
• proper dilution and safety
• creating blends that fit your real life
• education you can use long after the consult ends

When aromatherapy is tailored to the individual, it becomes more intentional, more supportive, and far more effective than guessing or copying someone else’s routine.

If you’ve been curious but unsure where to start, this is a great opportunity to learn in a thoughtful, pressure-free way.

✨ Consultations are now 50% off through Monday the 12th ✨

01/10/2026