Wisdom From Grandma

There are an untold number of ways that you can use essential oils in your home. Below are some tried and true recipe blends for common household tasks. Try them and see if doing things the “Old Fashioned Way” doesn’t actually turn out to be the Better way!

Air Freshener- Mix 20-30 drops of the blend in 3 oz. water.

20 drops Lime
14 drops Bergamot
4 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Rose

Disinfectant Room Spray- Mix per one ounce of water. Combine and shake well.

3 drops Eucalyptus
1 drop Peppermint
1 drop Tea Tree
2 drops Bergamot

Kill Airborne Bacteria – Put in a simmering pot of water. Not boiling water though!

5 drops Eucalyptus
2 drop Peppermint

Tub & Shower Scrub- Use with a damp sponge or cloth.

1/2 cup baking Soda
10 drops Tea Tree
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Geranium

Kitchen Sink Scrub- Cleans and leaves stainless surfaces shiny.

1/2 cup Baking Soda
1/8 cup Vinegar
5 drops Lemon
5 drops Orange
Can substitute Lime or Bergamot also

Lemon Lime Cleaning Powder- Cuts grease and acts as mild abrasive cleaner.

10 drops Lime
10 drops Lemon
1/4 cup Baking Soda

Anti-Bacterial Cleanser- Mix oils & use 8 drops per 2 cups of final rinse water.
Use in spray bottle to spray down sick room surfaces. Multiply recipe to make larger amounts and store in airtight container between uses.

10 drops Fir Needle
10 drops Lemon
10 drops Tea Tree

Dishwashing Liquid- Use with liquid castile soap or other natural liquid soap.
Not suitable for use with automatic dishwashers. Mix oils with soap and shake well before using.

10 drops Lemon
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Orange

All Purpose House Cleaner-
Take a handful of dried lavender flowers, rosemary, sage and thyme and put in a widemouth glass jar 3/4 full. Fill jar to the top witrh white vinegar and leave in the sun for 2 weeks. Strain through cheesecloth. Use the scented vinegar in a spray bottle or add some to baking soda for abrasive scrubbing action.

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Buffy Hall, RN Ret. worked as an registered nurse for 12 years in labor & delivery and home health areas before retiring in 1993 due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. She is a long time student of natural healing and alternative therapies and practices many of them in the management of her own chronic illness.

She is also the owner and Soaper-in-Chief of BodyBubbles, specializing in handmade cold process soaps, natural skin care and home spa aromatherapy products. Visit her website at www.bodybubbles.com or contact her anytime at blogstuff@bodybubbles.com.

By John G. Nuble

Buying a car is like making a journey into the unknown
especially if you do not know the meaning of mileage and the
only seats you have sat on inside a car are the ones for the
passengers. Without a map, one can get lost, confused by
several choices and generally duped into accepting a less than
great a deal.

Still like any journey, with the right guide to buying a car,
one can breeze through the experience with flying colors. Below
is a guide to getting better car buying deals not only in terms
of getting high quality cars but also in being aware of rebates
and discounts. Both online and offline transactions were
mentioned and discussed as some people are already doing their
shopping online.

Read on and see for yourself which car buying guide you already
know and which one you just heard for the very first time.

Car buying guide #1: List your requirements and stick to it.

Knowing what you need and what you want already takes you
halfway the decision-making process. List your requirements and
search for a perfect match out of the hundreds of car models
available. You can do this in the old fashion way by visiting
the car dealers near your area or the new age way through the
wonders of the World Wide Web. One car buying guide which you
should remember is to never go to dealers without having a car
in mind. Websites like CarDirect.com has a handy research tool
that can help you refine your search

Car buying guide #2: Have a budget and stick to it.

When you have already decided on your car model, you can now
look into the prices being offered by various car dealers. One
car buying guide that is really important is to do price
comparisons, which are available online at InvoiceDealers.com
or CarsDirect. You can also ask advice from people who have
bought cars in the last five years. Chances are, car dealers
still have the same practices.

Car buying guide #3: Be on the look out for special sales and
promos

Most car dealers and even websites will always come up with a
promo or a special deal guaranteed to outsell the competition.
You can also leave your contact details and ask the car dealers
that you have visited to inform you of upcoming promos. That
way, you will stay up to date and would be able to compare
different deals offered by different companies. One can also
try looking for great deals over the Internet.

Car buying guide #4: Buy at the right season

One car buying guide that is a sure hit is perfecting the
timing of buying a car. Usually, car dealers go on sale by the
end of December as there is low demand for expensive gadgets.
Because of the Christmas shopping rush, few actually buy a car
at this period of time. Another great time is on July to
October where new models have to replace the new. Sometimes,
car manufacturers even offer big discounts just to be rid of
the stock.

Car buying guide #5: Beware of Add-ons

Some dealers would put add-on services that you do not really
need until the price skyrockets. Beware of these add-ons and
really determine if that is something that you would like for
your car.

About the Author: John G. Nuble 2005. For up to date links and
information about car buying, please go to:
http://car-buying-guide.us/

Source: http://www.isnare.com