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Day 2: cookie making. Chocolate M&M cookies

Day 2: cookie making. Chocolate M&M cookies

If you’d like to give these a try you can find the recipe here https://bakerbynature.com/soft-batch-chocolate-mm-cookies/

12 days of cookie and candy baking

12 days of cookie and candy baking

Day 1 of 12 days of Christmas Cookies and candy making!

Chocolate Crinkles

Ingredients:
3 eggs
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips, if you don’t have a scale you can use a little over ½ cup. Melted
½ cup cooking oil
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
Powdered sugar

Directions:
1.    In a large mixing bowl beat eggs,granulated sugar, chocolate, oil, baking powder and vanilla with an electric mixer until combined. Beat in flour.
2.    Cover and chill dough for about 2 hours or until easy to handle.
3.    Shape dough into 1 inch balls, roll in powdered sugar to coat generously. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes.



DIY Shower discs

DIY Shower discs

Ingredients:

2 cups baking soda
1/2 cup water
Silicone mold
Essential oils of choice

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350
2. In a medium sized bowl combine water and baking soda. 
3. Spoon into your molds, shake to smooth out. 
4. Bake for 20 minutes. 
5. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. When completely cooled remove from molds. Store in airtight container. 
6. When ready to use add 2-4 drops of your favorite oil. Some good choices are RC, Lavender, Stress Away. 

Shower discs are so soothing with RC or Raven if you are suffering from a chest cold. Peppermint can help clear your sinuses. They are so soothing. Lavender or Stress Away is perfect to help you relax at bedtime. These would make a great gift, add them to a cute little jar with a ribbon and tag. The jar in the pic was purchased at the dollar tree. 

Happy Oiling,
Anna



3 More Delightful Fall Diffuser Blends

3 More Delightful Fall Diffuser Blends



I am loving trying all these different diffuser blends. I think my favorite are the ones with cinnamon. I love cinnamon. How about you?  What’s your favorite scent?  My daughter was looking at something yesterday and it said cinnamon bark applied to your skin is suppose to help you become wealthy!  Hey why not, right. Ya never know. 
How are you spending your weekend?  My sis and I are taking our kids to a haunted corn maze. I may need some Cool Azul pain cream though. Spent yesterday cleaning up the yard and pulling weeds now my shoulders are a little sore, I am so thankful for the Cool Azul. IT IS AMAZING😁.
Have a great weekend and Happy Oiling,
Anna



Three delightful diffuser blends for fall




I love fall!  It’s my favorite season. I love the crispness in the air, the changing colors of the leaves, on my bucket list is a trip to Maine to see all the colors of fall!  
Here are three awesome diffuser blends for fall!  And not only do they smell amazing but think of the benefits you are getting from them!  So much better than a candle, besides have you researched what is in those candles?  I don’t know about you but I don’t want any of that in my home.
What new blends have you tried, I would love to hear about them!

Happy Oiling,
Anna




 
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Meet Anna McElligott

 

🌿 My Story: From Frustrated Mom to Natural Solutions

There was a time when life felt a lot harder than it needed to be.
I was doing my best to care for my growing family—but when it came to the everyday bumps, bruises, sniffles, and sleepless nights, I felt stuck. Everything I was told to keep “on hand” didn’t sit right with me. I hated relying on over-the-counter medications that only masked symptoms, especially for my little ones.
Then came the allergies.
One of my daughters struggled every spring, and my mama heart knew—there had to be a better way.
During one of those heart-to-hearts with my niece, she told me about a natural product that changed everything for her. I was intrigued, but I waited... for almost a year. I guess I was skeptical, or maybe just overwhelmed.
But that next spring? Her allergies hit hard. I was tired of the cycle.
So I took the leap—and I’m so glad I did.
What started as a simple step turned into a lifestyle shift. The products worked. No more allergy meds. Fewer sick days. More energy. And as I kept learning, I found even more ways to support my family naturally—from seasonal sniffles to emotional stress, and even hormone balance for me as I navigated perimenopause.
Now, instead of feeling helpless, I feel empowered.
And our family is stronger—and healthier—because of it.
If you’re longing for that kind of peace too, I’d love to walk this path with you.
Come learn with me—one simple, natural step at a time.






Anna McElligott 

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