The Stone House Primitives: Pay It Forward

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Pay It Forward

I am sure some of you have seen the Pay It Forward posts that are surfacing. Wendy at Ravenwood Whimzies came up with the idea to send a treasure sometime in 2013 to here first five commenters on the post. The only rule is that if you join in as a reciever you must post on your blog and become a giver as well. Some of the girls are also resricting to Canada and the USA, which I think is a good idea because of shipping costs.

Sooooo...if you would like a surprise or two in 2013 and are willing to do the same for others leave a comment on this post specifically stating that you would like to give and recieve this year and join in on PIF. Then don't forget to post the same offer on your blog.

Anxiously waiting to set up a pick up for the new quackers and each boy has a meet this evening...of course on opposite ends of the Earth, lol! Not sure if Jene and I are going to tag team and split up or try to make it to both (how he thinks that is going to work I am not sure...I am picturing speeding tickets or worse!), waiting for his call to tell me where to be when!

Hope you are having a wonderful day!

Blessings,
Kendra

5 comments:

Primitive StarsJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM
Hi Kendra, I'll join in on your Pat It Forward to......will be fun......Blessings Francine.
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TamJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:14 PM
I also would like to give and recieve this , would be honored to do this on my blog so please come sign up
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KarenJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:08 PM
Oh I saw this and didn't get to read it completely and I think
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CynJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:46 PM
I did this on my FB page..and well only one person responded LOL. Count me in. I will post on my blog in a few days. I LOVE his idea!
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Essential Oils

I have spoken of and shared some of the benefits that I am familiar with lavender essential oil and it seemed to spark a lot of interest so I thought I would share some of the bit of knowledge that I have on other various essential oils, their uses and benefits.

After using an essential oil be sure to wash your hands well so as not to risk eye contact or contact with something that it may stain (it is oil and just as veggie oil would these oils will make a greasy stain...it'll just smell better.)

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

as a sleep aid: rub 1-2 drops gently into temples or apply to sternum

as an aid to sore, achy muscles: rub a few drops gently inta affected area (s)

as a bath oil: add 5-20 drops to running bath water

as a decongestant: in a bowl of hot water add a few drops of oil, place a bath towel over your head, and inhale/breath in vapors or put essential oils directly onto chest

as an air freshener: 5-25 drops on new furnace filter

5-10 drops into running dish water

5-25 drops into new vacuum bag

I also add 5-10 drops to my homemade cleaners

as a perfume: apply to wrist, elbow, crease, behind knee, sternum, or neck or add to body lotion

as a pick-me-up: apply oil to a cotton ball and sniff

as a room freshener: add 5-20 drops into an empty glass misting bottle then add distilled water, leave 1/4" at the top of the bottle; shake well

*oil can be applied to the soles of your feet if you do not care for a scent but still desire the benefits

*do not apply oil to face; with the exception of lavender; I do apply tea tree directly to pimples

* do not ingest oils

I am Here is where I am simply going to share some of the knowledge that I have of certain essential oils and their therapeutic uses/what they are used to alleviate symptoms of. I hope to add to the list weekly if not more often.

Not alphabetical (sorry, I did it by my faves LOL!)

prices are per 1/2 fl oz

Lavender: approx. $11-

burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema (Hiney swears by it!), dermatitis, fainting, headaches (I swear by it!), flu, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne (my preference), boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis

This is my fave. to add to dish or bath water and to my homemade cleaners, calming, relaxing scent.

Citronella: approx. $3.50

as an insecticide, deodorant, tonic, stimulant

Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on underarm area or apply to exposed skin (not face or other sensitive areas) as a bug repellent. I have been using this as a deodorant for a few weeks now, WOW! what a difference and no harmful chemicals.

Tea Tree: approx. $7.75

use for fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, flu, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, and hysteria

I love this one for rashes, I must have gotten into something on that kayak trip and I have had a rash on my arm since, well I started rubbing tea tree oil onto the rash and it starting to settle down now...maybe coincidence but I like to think it's the oil.

Eucalyptus: approx. $5.50

sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches and pains, as an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory

I use this on my feet when they are really aching, rub on with a cotton ball and put on socks before climbing under the sheets at night!

Peppermint: approx. $7.50

inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, flatulence, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis

This works wonderfully for achy muscles and headaches, just put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on achy area (works great on shoulders and neck) or put a drop on each temple for a head ache. Chewing a piece of peppermint gum works great for settling an upset stomach.