Traveling can be stressful. We all know this. Whether you fly, ride a train, cruise or drive, traveling is stressful. We also know that you can relieve stress with essential oils, but did you know that traveling with essential oils is a great idea? Since you can’t take your entire supply of oils with you (if you’re anything …
Tara Jacobsen
As a Mom with severe allergies, I want to keep my house clean and safe, but using Windex and Bleach is definitely NOT part of my natural living worldview! Years ago I used to douse my kitchen counters with Windex all day long and use bleach on any surface that wasn’t nailed down. Ack! You …
If you are an Alzheimer or Dement caregiver, you might notice that your loved one is hoarding things, well beyond what would be considered a normal level. Today we are going to talk about hoarding, plus pitfalls, tips and ideas for how to help clean it up a bit! Our Moms Hoarding Story After our …
If you are considering moving your Alzheimers or Dementia parent into your home, there are some serious things you should consider first! Tips and ideas for things to think about from when we moved Mom in with us. Our Dementia Story We moved our Mom in with us after she had lost 60 pounds, had …
Essential oils are great to use on your lip at the first tingle from a cold sore! This treatment for herpes or can help reduce the time it takes for cold sores to run their course. A healthy remedy for fever blisters. please note :: I often recommend resources, some I receive an affiliate commission …
As an Alzheimer or dementia caregiver it is tempting to think that getting your loved one a companion pet might make them happier. Let’s talk about the struggles and help that having a dog or a cat for your elderly parent can bring! please note :: I often recommend resources, some I receive an affiliate …
Whether you are suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), shoulder pain, knee pain or other joint ailments, using essential oils as a supplement to your doctor prescribed medications is a great idea! Here are my top tips for using essential oils for pain. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase anything, I earn a small commission …
Today we are going talk about confabulation, delusions and hallucinations in dementia and Alzheimers and why our loved ones lie. PLUS tips and ideas for how to protect them and ourselves as caregivers when these stories get out of control. please note :: I often recommend resources, some I receive an affiliate commission for at …
One of the most annoying Alzheimer and dementia symptoms is your loved one asking repetitive questions. Here are 5 helpful ways we have found to keep our sanity as a family and make Mom feel less anxious! In our house we call the repetitive questions Cycling, as in “Mom’s cycling at 20 minutes” or “Mom’s …
You know how bad dryer sheets and stinky detergent are, but luckily there is a solution… dryer balls! I like to put essential oils on mine to make them smell better. Here are my best tips and ideas for using dryer balls as part of your natural living routine. I am seriously allergic to everything, …
Okay, honestly this might be the weirdest, “what to do in Colorado” post ever! It is for my friend Jeannette who is going to visit and is kind of a… “here are cool things you figure out to do after you have lived there for years!” Includes my tips and ideas and then actual references …
My two littlest children and I went to the movies last night to see Instant Family. They were super excited because the movie tells the story of 3 foster kids who get adopted and they ARE part of 3 foster kids my husband and I adopted! Here is my honest review about what Instant Family …
I made these tissue paper prints sheets for when I was doing my decoupage boxes project! I couldn’t find any good ideas or vintage templates so I did my own. Please free to use any collage sheet for your personal projects, just do not resell in whole or as a finished project. All rights reserved. …
We did not know that a Urinary Tract Infection could cause such a wide range of symptoms and memory loss. Before your Mom goes batshit crazy and winds up in the hospital like ours did, make sure you have her tested for a UTI! How An Untreated UTI Completely Messed Up Mom I am a …
About 7 years ago my husband and I decided to adopt foster children (well really just one) through the foster care system. The process took over 2 years and a lot of heartbreak, but we wound up with 3 amazing kids! Here are my tips, truths and ideas for shortening up that process and making …
Our old dog has allergies that cause biting and chewing on her feet. We have tried all the remedy suggestions from all natural to medication and found these 5 to be best products when used altogether! please note :: I often recommend resources, some I receive an affiliate commission for, these all help to keep …
When my husband’s Mom went into the nursing home, I realized that bringing care packages and gifts to her was a great way to help an elderly woman adapt to a place she really didn’t want to be! Whether your loved one is in a care facility or assisted living, there are some products you …
Wet brain is an old world term for Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. It is also called ARBD (Alcohol-Related Brain Damage) or even Alcohol Dementia (even thought it seems not to be “officially” Dementia as far as I can figure out!) Please note, this is NOT a medical post, it is a caregiver post and includes my opinions. Any …