Mar
03
2010
Over the years, many of our friends and students have asked for advice and recommendations for web design. Cindy and I are excited to be working on a project with Andi, our web designer, that will offer a great solution for creating a new website.
We are now in the final stages of this new website [...]
Tags: aromatherapy websites, business scents, ecommerce, online shopping, selling essential oils
Feb
16
2010
The Latin name for Red Palm oil is Elaeis guineensis. This bright red oil is produced from the flesh of the palm fruit. The fruits are washed and gently steamed for a few minutes to soften the pulp. The fruits are then pounded to separate the flesh from the nut.
The flesh is placed in a [...]
Tags: antioxidants, aromatherapy blending, butter butter, carrier oils, red palm oil
Jan
18
2010
The online business world is ever-changing. To stay on top of the latest web trends, I regularly follow some great websites and blogs. Each one continues to contribute to my leaning and professional growth. I try to set aside an hour a day to read. This hour has proven to be extremely productive. I learn [...]
Tags: business blogs, social media marketing
Jan
12
2010
Eucalyptus dives is a unique essential oil that I love having in my collection. It is especially good for reducing thick mucus, great for that cold or flu that you just can’t get rid of and the congestion is driving you crazy! You can steam with it, put it into a chest rub, dilute [...]
Tags: eucalyptus dives, ravintsara, Siberian Fir, steam blend
Dec
18
2009
What a great year! Are you tempted to reflect at the end of the year? My tendency is to work, learn, create, and then work more… and on the cycle goes.
Sometimes I forget to pause and notice the growth in our businesses over the year. The end of the year does gently remind me to [...]
Tags: aromahead, Aromatics International, business
Dec
11
2009
At Aromahead Institute we make travel kits during the Aromatherapy Certification Program. Below is a list of all the various blends we made in small travel size bottles (such cute bottles). Each person chose 10 of these blends to make and all ten blends easily fit into a small quart size clear plastic travel bag!
Hand [...]
Tags: aromahead institute, aromatherapy, aromatherapy classes, blending, Essential Oils, travel