E18: Refresh with Retrograde this Spring!
E18: Refresh with Retrograde this Spring!
Mercury is Retrograde - but don't panic! I've got everything you need to know in the show notes below!
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Mercury Retrograde: March 5th – 28th, 2019
4:00 Explanation of Mercury Retrograde meaning
5:15 This Retrograde, Mercury is in the astrological sign of Pisces
9:20 Questions to Consider/Explore through Journalling:
What is stressing you out? What is appearing to be a hassle for you? What feels forced?
What is working for you? What feels in flow in your life? What feels easy?
11:35 5 Ways to Refresh this Spring
12:00 #1. Spring Clean Your Closet
12:45 #2. Diffuse the Freshness
“F R E S H” Diffuser Blends:
Clean Home
2 drops lemon
2 drops wild orange
2 drops tea tree (melaleuca)
Uplifting & Fresh
3 drops lemon
2 drops easy air (breathe)
2 drops lime
Fresh Air
3 drops easy air (breathe)
3 drops bergamot
3 drops wild orange
Fresh Focus
3 drops peppermint
1 drop rosemary
Fresh & Free
2 drops clove
2 drops basil
2 drops geranium
2 drops patchouli
15:40 #3. Reduce Your Toxic Load
All Purpose Cleaner
16 oz glass spray bottle
1 mini stainless steel funnel
1 cup of distilled water
1 cup of white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon of natural dish soap
15 drops lemon essential oil
10 drops tea tree (melaleuca) essential oil
Method: Using a 16 oz. spray bottle, remove the top and secure the mini stainless steel funnel to its opening. Pour distilled water and white distilled vinegar into the bottle. Off natural dish soap, lemon e.o. and tea tree e.o. Remove the funnel and reattach the lid; shake well. Use for any cleaning surface.
Window & Mirror Cleaner
2 cups water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol
5 drops peppermint essential oil
Method: Add ingredients to a spray bottle and shake well. Spray windows or mirrors and wipe dry. Store in cool place for up to two months.
Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes
1 thick and durable roll of toilet paper
1 cup distilled water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops lemon essential oil
Method: Carefully remove cardboard toilet paper roll from the center. Stuff into a short, wide mouth glass jar. Carefully pull out a piece of toilet paper from the center hole without removing from the rest of the roll. Mix ingredients and pour over toilet paper. Let absorb before using.
Stain Remover
14 oz. glass spray Bottle
1 mini stainless steel funnel
1/2 c white distilled vinegar
10 drops lemon essential oil
10 drops tea tree (melaleuca) essential oil
Method: Using a 4 oz. spray bottle, remove the top and secure the mini stainless still funnel to its opening. Pour 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar into the bottle. Add 10 drops of lemon essential oil and 10 drops of tea tree (melaleuca) essential oil. Remove the funnel and reattach the lid. Shake well. Spray onto any stain before washing (be sure to wash with cold water).
17:50 #4. Spring into Self-Care
E#16 Ten Simple Self-Care Practices
E#17 Ten Not-So-Simple Self-Care Practices
18:35 #5. Take a Walk Outside
Podcast Host
Valerie LaVigne
Valerie is the creator and founder of Valerie LaVigne Life and the Women's Empowerment Show. She helps busy and empowered women create healthy habits so that they can become the best version of themselves and transform their lives. Learn more about Valerie here!
