So here's the scoop on hodgepodgEOS. The name Hodge Podge derived from the fact that my business is multi-faceted...photography, design, decor, floral design, etc. And over the past few years, I've added essential oils (EOS) to that list. So, it's all still me, Amy Hodges, creator of all things Hodge Podge. I've just added the EOS to the end to signify that specific posts are related to the essential oil part of my business. I realize that not all of my photography followers are essential oil users....yet ;) And probably not all of my Young Living organization are Hodge Podge photography fans, but to simplify my life I have merged it all together. After all it is all me..a hodge podge of sorts, which really is my brand.
I am a Silver in Young Living and many of you are a part of my organization. Lucky for both of us, right!? I am also a Certified Raindrop Technique Specialist. I hope that through my blog and instagram account you can learn a few things about oils and maybe feel like you know who I am. I'd love to get to know each of you personally, so follow me, email me, feel free to ask questions whenever you need help. And in the meantime, enjoy some purdy pics :)
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As most of you know, I am an oiler: essential oils that is. In some of my research I have learned what horrible chemicals are in the items we use on a daily basis, including our laundry detergents. For the past year or so I have slowly been eliminating these chemicals from our home. We no longer use regular detergents, cosmetics, cleaners, shampoos, toothpastes... Yes! Toothpaste. Did you know that our shampoo and toothpaste could very likely be causing health issues!?
So, here is the recipe we use for laundry detergent. It's pretty simple and makes a 5 gallon bucket and costs approximately 10-12 CENTS PER LOAD!
1.5 cups super washing soda
3 cups baking soda
1.5 cups liquid castile soap
1/2 cup Thieves Household Cleaner
5 gallons water
In a 5 gallon bucket, add enough hot water to dissolve sodas. Then add the remaining ingredients and then the remaining water. Let sit over night. Shake well before each load.
Use 1/2 cup per load.
I purchased a cheap water dispenser from Wal-Farts :) that works great to dispense without a mess. As soon as I switched from regular detergent, even my hubby noticed a difference in how clean our clothes were coming out in the wash.
A few tips:
Thieves Household Cleaner can be purchased through a wholesale account with Young Living. Email me at hodgepodge@live.com if you need help or click here: Young Living Signup
Castile Soap can be found at Target or Walgreens, usually in the make-up/cosmetic department. The blue bottle labeled baby is the non-scented option that I choose.
Super Washing Soda is usually in the detergent isle on the bottom shelf.
Those of you who follow me on Instagram (follow me here), know that I recently started back on my active routine. I won't get into all the details on this post of why I had to give my body a break, but it's been months since I have been active. Our December weather has been so abnormally gorgeous, I decided to do some interval training on my normal 5K route. I didn't quite finish the 5K, but it was a pretty good workout considering my sedentary months. Within a couple of hours of finishing, I was already beginning to feel the affects: from my waist down. So I used my Young Living Ortho Sport Massage Oil with the addition of a little PanAway oil. The discomfort disappeared within a few minutes and I had no soreness the following days after my workout or subsequent workouts. This stuff is amazing! I have used Young Living's Ortho Ease Massage Oil, but this is a stronger version, with higher phenol content. Without getting too nerdy, phenols are a very important category of therapeutically active molecules in essential oils. They play key roles in cleansing, stimulating, toning, and fighting off the bad guys in our bodies. They cleanse our receptor sites. You can read more about this in David Stewart's book, The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Easy.
This is the first post in a new series that I am calling hodgepodgEOS (Hodge Podge Essential Oils): a picture of wellness. I have been using these oils for years, and they have played a huge role in my wellness. Huge. So, stay tuned, or be warned lol, there will be more. :) If you have questions about how to get your hands on this stuff (at wholesale cost) email me at hodgepodge@live.com
