The Stone House Primitives: A Few Sweet Surprises

Sunday, February 17, 2013

A Few Sweet Surprises

Good morning all!

I am suppose to be at a a wrestling touranment today but as I was getting ready early this morning my tummy started getting a hot churning feeling and I desided that that was not going to be good sitting in a crowd on bleachers and far from a bathroom if it came to that so I stayed home today. I am feeling a bit better now but I am, achy and stuffed up...yucky.

I wanted to jump on here today and thank a couple of people for some surprises that came in the mail recently.

First, I had ordered some things from Linda Parker's blog sale that proceeds went to help Angie from Just a Little Raggedy Angie. Linda, being the sweetheart that she is sent a few extras so here is a pic of most of what I got (my head is stuffed so I may have missed something).

Then yesterday when I got home the boys had a package that the mail lady had dropped off from Lynn at The Weinie Ranch. Lynn and I were swap partners at this time last year and she had remembered some of our conversations and sent me a few treasures we had discussed and a sweet note thanking me again for the treasures I had sent last year...so sweet of her!

I am about ready to lay back down for a bit, just exhausted, so I hope you all have a wonderful rest of the day. I am imagining that when the guys get home I will be trying to stir up some energy to go finish up what I can at the house we are working on right now.

Kendra

6 comments:

TamFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Hi, love your goodies, really love the Lyon soap graphic from Lynn can't find her blog would you mind sharing the link
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Angie BerryFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:23 PM
Oh girl, I had that yesterday and it was miserable! Definitely going around here so we all have been blessed that we hadn't been sick yet but it only lasted that one day and I'm much better. I hope it's quick for you as well and feeling better soon!

You got some wonderful goodies from Linda, her stitcheries are so cute! Lynn was very sweet to surprise you with some more great goodies, how fun!

Hope you're feeling better and have a wonderful week~
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Firecracker KidFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:18 PM
Aww, so sorry to hear your tummy hurts :( Hope yo feel better quick.
Linda is a sweetheart and an excellent stitcher. Those are all sweet handmades.

Carol~xoxo
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Raggedy CreationsFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM
Hey Kendra, lot of junk going around. Hope you feel better real soon.

Felicia
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Primitive StarsFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Oh No Kendra, sorry to hear that......you better feel better soon.....Love all your sweet stitched goodies.......Blessings Francine.
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lilraggedyangieFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:46 PM
:0( Sorry to read you are under the weather ..sending prayers for a speedy recovery ! ((hugs)) lil raggedy angie
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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.