Summary: Uses for Essential Oils<br> An essential oil is not quite a perfume and not exactly a medicine. Still, advocates promise the uses for essential oils are many, and their benefits include better sleep, reduced anxiety, improved overall well-being, to name a few. Are essential oils worth the hype, or are they just another product that makes oversized promises?<br> On this short and sweet bonus episode, I’m answering a listener’s question all about whether essential oils fit into a sustainable minimalist lifestyle and, if so, how.<br> Here’s a quick preview:<br> [2:00] Potential uses for essential oils within the home<br> [7:15] Essential oil controversies, debunked<br> [8:45] Buyer beware: 4 things to look for in any essential oil before making a purchase<br> [11:00] Critical safety precautions<br> <br> * NEW FEATURE! Leave a voicemail with your question and I’ll answer it on-air! Here’s how: State your name then leave the show a message at (508) 960-9046. (This new feature only works with audience participation, so don’t be shy!)<br> <br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/080/">#080: 13 Items My Grandma Never Threw Away</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br>
