Repurposing Essential Oil Bottles

With essential oils and diffusers trending in popularity, you’re bound to find yourself wondering what to do with the empty oil bottles. Here are a couple ideas to kickoff your creativity and tips to repurpose these versatile vessels. For more ideas, check out the upcoming Spring 2019 Issue of Willow and Sage!

Best of 2018: Memorable Moments from Willow and Sage’s Social Media

What an exciting year 2018 was! We shared countless DIY skin-care tips, unique gift ideas, and released our special Candle Issue filled with creative inspiration! Come along as we take a look back at some of our most memorable moments of 2018 …

10 Ways to Gift Wellness & DIY Inspiration

As the end of the year comes into view, we tend to have gift-giving on the brain. Some people truly love to give to others; others might not feel the same, finding the obligation more stress-filled. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite DIY and wellness-oriented gifts for this season. A handful of items bring out the snugly vibes this time of year — soothing oil diffuser blends, warm scented baths, feel-good reads, and such. As the outside world welcomes colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours, an inspiring story or homemade bath and body recipe can usher in comfort and cheer to brighten your home and heart. They’re small, inexpensive luxuries with a big impact.

The Benefits of Using Natural Candles

Blue Spruce Candle by Kristy Doubet Haare

When it comes to relaxation, is there any better way to create a cozy atmosphere than with a candle? The warm golden glow. The soft, flickering shadows. The delicious aromas.

In preparation for The Candle Issue, we’ve burned through more than our fair share of candles, and without a doubt, our favorites are those made with natural ingredients. If you’ve not already switched to natural candles, don’t wait any longer. There are so many benefits that you’ll never want to go back.

Using Essential Oils to Ease Headache Pain

Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of experience dealing with various types of headaches. And I’ve tried it all — going to the doctors, pain medications, cool washcloths — you name it. After feeling quite frustrated, it dawned on me to give all-natural remedies a try. As I researched different options, essential oils stood out to me. They are known to provide relief, aid circulation, and reduce stress all at the same time.

Headaches typically fall into one of four categories: migraine, tension, sinus, or sugar. And each category can be treated with essential oils to ease the pain. A migraine is often caused by insomnia, stress, anxiety, or hormonal changes, while a tension headache usually comes from stress or strain. Sinus headaches occur when the nasal passages become clogged and cause pressure to build up within your sinuses, and sugar headaches come from low blood sugar levels.