MARCH IS A WILD MONTH!

To me, March is a wild month! The old phrase “Going in like a lion and out like a lamb” is an accurate description. The weather is unpredictable, possibly with cold days and heavy snow. The end of the month can bring warmer weather, sunshine, and snow melt. There is a feeling of excitement at the pending arrival of spring but also frustration and anxious energy with the end of winter. I love blending anxiety-easing and uplifting blends for this time of year to brighten my mood and reflect the lengthening days! Green is a color that resonates (Hello St. Patrick’s Day)- so peppermint (mentha x piperita) is on heavy rotation! I have shared a “Going Green” blend on the blend of the month page, and I have some exciting events coming for the spring. Enjoy this wild month and take care of yourselves!

Happy Blending!

Erica

WINTER BLUES

Deep in the winter months it can be easy to feel sluggish, tired and run down. My own family was walloped with the flu this January, and between heavy work schedules, traveling for my son’s hockey games and “life on the road”, we all feel exhausted and depleted. Thats why I love a good diffuser blend to boost my mood and my immune system. I use my citrus oils to scent my space with fruity sweetness, while supporting a strong immune system. I have been loading up on herbs as well, with elderberry syrup and echinacea tea offering additional support. But sometimes, it comes down to taking a pause and having some rest. It is hard to slow down, but it is necessary, so that we can move into spring refreshed and energized. I have so many esciting events and new courses coming up and I need to be ready! This month I have included an immune support aromatherapy blend, as well as a romantic Valentines blend. Each can be used in a diffuser or safely diluted in a carrier for topical application. I wish you all a happy and healthy mid-winter!  -Erica

Happy blending! Erica

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January is quickly becoming my favorite month of the year! I love the quiet calm that follows a busy holiday season, and I am a huge fan of resolutions, setting goals and enjoying a clean slate! The New Year offers so many possibilities and 2024 is already lining up to be my busiest yet! I will be offering several in-person massage trainings, partaking in a booth at this year’s AMTA-NY conference in Albany, NY, and am honored to be a guest speaker at the Alliance for International Aromatherapists in Nashville, TN in September!

That said, my need for self care will be stronger than ever. It will be imperative that I nourish my body, rest my mind and pamper myself with massage and holistic aromatherapy.

My wish for your 2024 is that you are the best version of yourself, and that you make caring for your wellbeing a priority. You deserve nothing less. Happy New Year!