BEST All Natural DIY Teething Recipe

So - this post originates at our new official website www.essentiallyloved.com. But I wanted to guest post it here to help everyone find our new site! You'll find my daughters original post here: the BOMB Teething Recipe powered by essential oils.

Apply by rolling along jawline every three hours throughout the day and before bedtime.

We will be actively posting fun articles and ideas over on Essentially Loved so make sure to clic on over and follow us. 

Simple & Powerful Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

Guys, I am posting all of our essentially LOVED posts over on Essentiallyloved.com but I so many of my peeps are still over here at Sublime - that for awhile... until I can get you all to migrate (and I get my content switched over) I will add a few little morsels on here. 

THIS is a SIMPLE, MUST DO NOW, recipe. It is the most amazing dishwasher detergent and it is SO CHEAP! I love that it is made from 3 or 4 ingredients. Borax, Washing Soda and 1-2 essential oils. I like to use Orange and Melaleuca essential oils so it is uplifting and a food grime fighter power packed detergent.  GET OUT OF MY WAY GRIME! 

This homemade dishwasher detergent packs a punch. You will love it.

Can toilet scrubbing actually become enjoyable?

A few weeks ago I would have shouted a HUGE...  

NO! 

Well, making up this little recipe of green cleaning, non-toxic, goodness filled to the rim {get it} all natural cleaner, boosted with the POWER of essential oils is.... AH-MAZING!

Yeah that was a LOAD of words, I know but SO worth it! 

You have got to try this. 

This recipe works great for MANY reasons. In addition it provides you other benefits, outside of a clean toilet, as you do it. Why? The lavender and lemon are relaxing and uplifting.  You will seriously FEEL better when you are done. As it soaks it will fill your home with a wonderful aroma.. 

(you see the pun here don't you) 

If you don't have essential oils stocked in your home, or you don't know what to do with them please comment below - I LOVE helping to educate people. It is a BIG deal to understand the importance of how to use them safely and effectively. Not every bottle is equal, which in turn means not every bottle of the same type of essential oil will have the same effect. You want to know you have a pure essential oil.  

Our team has some incredible opportunities for you to learn and get educated. We have many DIY Recipes and monthly workshops. 

Alrighty... well. let's get scrubbing peeps. 

-Simply Sublime

Upcoming Essential Oil Classes: November & December Gift Giving

Want to register for one or both of our upcoming classes?

Sunday, November 8th @ 5:00

December is Gift - Giving Theme

Sunday, December 6th @ 5:00

Monday, December 7th @ 6:30 

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4:00 Intro Class - for those new to essential oils 

(or bring a friend that is new)

5:00 - DIY Experience Class $15 per person

(bring your oils)

Please click the link to the right under the social buttons & make sure to enter your name and the date of the class you are registering for. Thanks! Can't wait to see you.

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the October EDUCATE & EXPERIENCE

Love the idea of essential oils but don't know where to start? This class is a great place for you to land. We start by providing an introduction class on the essential oil basics. We follow it up with what we call "The Experience". It is where you can break open your essential oil bottles and learn how to use them in beauty products, cleaning products and cooking recipes.  We provide the containers and ingredients to make some fabulous DIY projects, you bring your essential oils. Together we CREATE some spectacularly eco-friendly, green, do-it-yourself products.  

SO MUCH FUN!!! 

This fun and educational essential oil event is only $15. Pre-registration is required, so we can make sure to have the supplies needed on hand. The event has been wildly popular and close to maximum occupancy. 

If you would like to find some healthier, safer alternatives to incorporate into your daily life, this is just the event for you. Sign up quick before it sells out!

a Vintage Wedding on a Dime. Well, at least on a Budget.

As we approached the 1 year mark I posted photos to FB and loaded them on my computer. The day has arrived to finally begin the posting adventure covering one of the most fabulous days I have experienced so far! Here we go peeps... the journey of the wedding and how we saved BIG.

Look at this adorable couple. Aren't they the sweetest?

This is our precious daughter and our new son.  

If you have followed my blog at all you know I love planning events. So, as this so precious and sweet to us event was approaching I had so much fun seeing to the details while saving us a bundle-o-money. It is amazing what you can do yourself to save substantial money on a wedding. 

#1 VENUE

I would say that we learned quickly the most important step to saving on the big day is by starting with a venue that has the basics and some added beauty. You might think, like we did,  that starting with a blank slate and piecing it together yourselves will save you heaps. As we starting pricing it all out it became clear rather quickly it simply isn't the case. 

We were also able to save about 2/3 of the regular venue fee by setting the wedding date on a Monday that fell on a holiday. We scheduled it late afternoon so those who went away for the long weekend could still get back in time for the celebration. 

We found an old historic manor that had so many beautiful details and features. It came with tables, chairs, dishes, silverware, tents and simply gorgeous surroundings. 

I am going to post a gazillion photos here to give you the overall feel of the special day we created. Then, over the next few weeks I will add posts on the details of the different do-it-yourself projects we did to save money and I will link them to these photos.

In the end I hope you find this a helpful and inspiring post that blossoms your sense of creativity, while saving you oodles on the wedding details. 

#2 Signage

directional signage and instructions help make it more comfortable for guests as they navigate their way through the event while easing the burden of directing people off of the family.  I made up all of the signage for this wedding, from fun story boards to directional signage. Doing these yourself can really help to cut down on overall cost.

#3 Invitations & Programs

communion for the ceremony

the ring box

#4 Accessories

What a treasure are the people who helped get you to this point? It is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to wear some of their  jewelry and accessories.  

Maddy wore the same bracelet I did in my wedding.

and she wore the pearl necklace my father gave my mother

She also wore the pearl earrings my mother-in-law wore for her wedding.

Look at our precious son! Pretty sure he is the most adorable groomsmen EVER!

One of my very favorite moments where we prayed over the bride to be.

Here is an upcycled DIY double sided "Here Comes the Bride" chalkboard sign I made from a reclaimed old cupboard door. 

My prayer for this day was that I could BE PRESENT. That the details would work themselves out and I could just soak in the preciousness of the day....and I DID! 

And this happened. During the prayer the little brother was in tears as he realized what an example this couple was to the world. Ah, I know... priceless! So thankful this moment was captured.

This is the #1 best moment of the day. The family gathered around and prayed over the couple and blessed their marriage. Look at that sweet grooms head...resting on his girl. LOVE.

and the other side of the "Here Comes the Bride" diy chalkboard sign. "And they lived happily ever after" with the date of their wedding. 

someone is happy.

sisters

brother

The parents of the special couple. 

(yeah they are just being funny because we are on the short side... okay, well I AM!)  

4 generations

our family + new son

our kiddos

Is that bride not so stunning? 

love story board filled with the details. 

this was a LARGE framed sign I designed and had printed at a shop.

#5 Inexpensive decor ideas

every tree could use a little photo wrapping. 

old suitcases make great props and containers. 

Kids table made from an old cable spool and a little paint. 

Ring pops, bubbles and coloring sheets kept the kiddos entertained.

dessert table (minus the dessert - this is prior to the food arriving)

we had our family bibles from the generations placed in different locations at the reception.

the centerpiece flowers we arranged at our home the night before .

we decided to serve desserts, coffee and bottled soda to keep the cost down. 

sweet and simple

Almost every little detail in this wedding has a story.  For example the coffee beans in burlap bags that we gave away as wedding favors are from the Woods where Maddy and Charlie work. 

I simply cannot wait to share every little nugget with you all. 

table decor

Each table had the heritage photos of family romance. 

The table names were milestone moments or locations in the wedding couples relationship. Each table card had the name and a brief description of the memory.

the signage added a fun element and was, well... cheap.

Please take a little glance at those soda bottles.  Maddy and Charlie spent 6 months in Africa where they witnessed weddings that included a soda exchange. The bride and groom give a sip of their favorite soda to their new spouse. So these bottles came in our luggage from Tanzania and were a fun and truly memorable addition to the reception. 

The chair decor on the brides chair is the train from my mothers wedding dress. 

 the guest book - mini polaroid photos

Below is the photo booth area where the guests would snap their photo, then sharpies were provided to add a note on the mini polaroid. We had an old school blackboard we used for them to hand their photos on. 

 Papa Mike's convertible. Suh-weet ride!

You guys, this isn't even all of it. Can you see why it has taken me a year to even post about it? It is almost too big to even start. Plus, to be honest, I get SO sidetracked by the beauty and the memories in every photo. I find myself just absorbed by them...next thing I know an hour has gone by. 

It is a thing of beauty people! Make it meaningful. 

-Simply Sublime!