Dealing with bureaucratic chaos at the Indian Consulate in DC tests my patience and sanity. It's frustrating and disheartening, but amidst the turmoil, I strive for calm. The journey to a vibrant life includes navigating through loss and emotions. Now, I'll find solace in Lavender Body Butter as I wait for my visa. Jai Ho!

Rosemary, a versatile herb, offers stimulating benefits for mind, body, and hair. Its aroma is invigorating, aiding memory and scalp health, though caution is advised for pregnant women and those with high blood pressure or seizures. Use in a diffuser for a refreshing wake-up call. Consider combining with lavender or lemon for a fragrant soap bar.

Eucalyptus oil, extracted from E. globulus, is renowned for its antimicrobial properties and as a remedy for respiratory issues. Caution is advised as some may be allergic. Blend with Lavender and Tea Tree for a versatile cleaning spray. Email for the full recipe!

Goals can feel rigid and impersonal, leading to disappointment when unmet. Instead, let's embrace the concept of "possibilities," which feels friendlier and more attainable. My hope for this year is to focus on emotional self-care and holistic health, allowing these intentions to evolve naturally. Similarly, I encourage the Mood Indigo tribe to prioritize self-care and explore healthier choices. Let's embark on this journey with openness and mindfulness, embracing the possibilities that lie ahead.

An Introduction to Essential Oil Aromatherapy must begin with Lavender.

Safe and simple to use, Lavender is one the most versatile and well loved essential oils around.  Throughout history, Lavender has been recognized and appreciated for it’s calming and soothing qualities.  The plant is recognizable to most as it grows in clumps about 3 feet high and has long, thin, grayish, green leaves and spikes of purple blossom clusters.

I have become increasingly aware that this journey to joyful, vibrant living has incredible ups and downs! Especially when trying to raise teenagers!!!!  Raising a 14 year old girl, is both an amaz...

As we continue our tour around the world of essential oils and herbal aromatics, we visit Egypt, Greece, Rome and France.

Moodi friends, I don’t want to bore you to death with a long treatise on the origins of essential oils and aromatic herbs, but feel it’s important to have some sort of general sense about the roots and origins of the substances that we slather onto our bodies.

Essential oil Aromatherapy’s origins are ancient and rooted in traditions of holistic healing as a transcendent art form. Our earliest written documents across all cultures, all over the world, seem to record the use of herbs, flowers and plant oils for their healing and aesthetic properties. Stuff that Moodi folks intuitively know and understand…right??

Music has always been a really important part of my life and that’s partially why my tagline for Mood Indigo Soaps says, “Make Your Skin Sing!”   Music and singing are truly vibrant, joyful expressions of soul!! When I was a wee one, my Dad would take us to the local record store, Rhythm House, and we’d pile into a little sound proof room and listen excitedly to the newest release (Now remember, new releases in India were about a year or two behind new releases in the US!!). Then we’d lovingly return the LP’s to their sleeves and buy one to take home.