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I am never a very artsy person. Didn't quite have the flair for drawing or designing. So nothing makes me prouder than to be able to design an EDM from scratch for my new hobby in essential oils. Here it is...Ta Dah!

Drop me some feedback on this or if you wanna know more about oils. Will be happy to chat!

2 Power Oils for Face - Helichrysum and Frankincense

A few friends asked what I was doing to my face. They said it was looking good, pores look tight and the marks I have from pimples getting faint.

Could be the exercise regime I started. Could be the stricter sleep hours. But I think it has something to do with me mixing essential oils to my skincare. I use a drop of helichrysum and frankincense respectively for day and night with my moisturiser. Many thanks to a dear Friend who introduced me to these 2 oils for skincare use. She has shared many more tips so I am going to try them one by one. So keep a look out for at this space!

For learning, helichrysum and frankincense also have many uses besides for skin care. Sharing some images for knowledge too.

As usual, you know to contact the Domestic Goddess to find out more. Happy to share!

Top 10 Essential Oil Rookie Mistakes

Starting out as an EO rookie, there are as many misses as hits. My favourite EO personality Jen O'Sullivan sums it all up in her Top 10 EO rookie mistakes. Am guilty of mistake 8!

Here are the 10 mistakes but watch the video at the FB for Jen's best explanations why not to make the mistake.

• Mistake 10 - Keeping your oils on their sides
• Mistake 9 - Keeping your oils in sunny places 
• Mistake 8 - Touching the orifice with near fingers (yikes! I did that)
• Mistake 7 - Overtightening caps or keeping them too loose
• Mistake 6 - Putting too many drops of EO in the diffuser
• Mistake 5 - Too scared to use oils besides just automatically 
• Mistake 4 - Overzealous in mixing oil blends together
• Mistake 3 - Not buying a reference guide
• Mistake 2 - Keep using the same oil the same way
• Mistake 1 - Using EO like it is a bandaid

Let me know what is your rookie mistake. Also, text me if you want to know and have your oils. I am at adomesticgoddesswannabe@gmail.com!

Essential Oils 101 - 3 ways to use our oils

How many of you know that there is more to just smelling our essential oils? In fact, there are 3 key ways to enjoy the wonders of our oils:

• Aromatically -  it simply means smelling the oil or diffusing it throughout the room or space. This is what we call aromatherapy and how the spas always smell like heaven!

• Topically - on various parts of our body, either via roller balls or drops of the essential oils. But take when using essential oils directly on body parts as there are some ‘hot’ oils (meaning they can burn on skin) that needs to be diluted using carrier oils.

• Internally - do you know that we can actually consume essential oils? We can put a drop of lemon EO into water, or in a capsule or even sublingually (under the tongue). 

Of course, in all situations, make sure that the EOs are used carefully and in the supposed usage form.

Just to share, below is one of my favourite video from Jen O’Sullivan on the basics of EO - Essential Oils 101 in under 20 minutes. She’s my favourite EO expert and I love how she shares just like an old friend would. Watch it here.

Contact me at adomesticgoddesswannabe@gmail.com or leave me a post below if you want to find out more about using essential oils but just can’t wait for my posts to come!

New Beginnings - my EO journey

It has been a long hiatus. I checked and my last post was 5th July 2011. 

7 years on, I am resurrecting this blog with a new passion - essential oils (EO) and all its wonder. It’s a new beginning and there are so much to share. For a start, here’s a piece that all starting on their EO journey should know. Read on...

Brand New and Pre-Loved Baby Stuff For Sale At Crazy Prices!

Brand new and pre-loved items which are rarely used and almost as good as new to let go cheaply. Pls email me at adomesticgoddesswannabe@gmail.com if you are interested.

Brand New: Sesame Street Sleepy Time Gift Set
Selling at S$15

Brand New: Bebe Cutlery Baby Gift Set
Selling at S$10
Brand New: Pigeon Newborn Starter Kit (2x 200ml wide neck bottles, 1x 300ml wide neck bottle, 1x bottle and nipple brush, 1x milk powder container, 1x silicone pacifier with hood)
Retail price S$39.90, Selling at S$30
Brand New: MamaLove 2 in 1 Head Support
Retail price S$22.90, Selling at S$18

Brand New: Disney Baby Bath Set
Selling at S$15Brand New: Gaia Baby Skin Care Set
Retail price S$76, Selling at S$65

Pre-Loved: NUK E-Motion Electric Breast Single Pump

Retail price ~S$100, Selling at S$50

Pre-Loved: Quinny Senzz Stroller

Retail price ~$800, Selling at S$400

Recycling: 9 Miscellanous Items - From Wooden Pegs To Photo Frame To Card Holder

I have 9 miscellaneous items for recycling. They are:

1. A brand new 'Love' glass coaster

2. A bag of small wooden pegs

3. A pack of new 20 greeting envelopes (9.5cm x 9.5cm)

4. A brand new pack of jewellery labels (1cm x 6.9cm) - TAKEN

5. A brand new wooden photo frame (3.5 inch x 5 inch) - TAKEN

6. A bag of decorative leaves (perfect for art & craft use) - TAKEN

7. A brand new set of 3 new chipboard tags

8. A brand new Naraya fabric card holder - TAKEN

9. A set of 9 wooden blocks (8 pcs of 9cm x 3cm x 1.5cm & 4 pcs of 9cm x 3cm x 3cm)

To maximise the goodness of the recycling movement, I would appreciate that recyclers do not request for more than 2 items. You can indicate more than 2 choices so that if an item has been taken, I will allocate you your next choice.

I intend to mail out the items, so I would appreciate fund transfer of the postage, depending on the postage chosen.

Recycling: Ahava Men Toiletries Set With Bag - TAKEN

I have a set of Ahava Men toiletries with bag for recycling. Got it as a gift, but do not use this brand of toiletries hence am opening up for recycling. The items include mineral shower gel, hand cream, aftershave moisturiser and deep cleansing gel.

Pick up would be at Commonwealth area or Alexandra (Mapletree Business Centre). If you want it sent via mail, you would have to take care of the postage :)

For Sale: Wooden Display Stand for S$10

I have a wooden display stand for sale. You can use it to put up photos frames or even signboards for display. The stand measures approximately 26cm by 20cm.

I can do pick up in person at Commonwealth or Alexandra area. Otherwise, I can mail the bust to you but you would have to take care of the postage. Pls contact me at adomesticgoddesswannabe@gmail.com if you are interested.

For Sale: Velvet Display Bust for S$10

I have a light grey velvet display bust for sale. You can use it to display necklaces. Display bust measures approximately 26cm by 15cm.

I can do pick up in person at Commonwealth or Alexandra area. Otherwise, I can mail the bust to you but you would have to take care of the postage. Pls contact me at adomesticgoddesswannabe@gmail.com if you are interested.

Recycling: Loose Beads & Findings For Handmade Jewellery - TAKEN

I have some loose beads and findings that are used for handmade jewellery from my on-going destocking at my handmade jewellery blogshop.

Pls contact me if you are interested in the recycling. I also have other inventory that are undergoing destocking, so contact me too if you are interested in purchasing them at really cheap prices.

Recycling: 8 Miscellanous Items - From Sushi Mat to Glass Coaster To Pencil Case

I have 8 miscellanous items for recycling. They are:

1. Brand new 'Love' glass coaster
2. Brand new green apple-shaped stereo headphones - TAKEN
   
3. Used 2 small plastic table tags (5 cm x 3 cm each) - TAKEN
   
4. Brand new pair of traditional chinese wedding doll keychains (it would come in a box that has a company name on it) - TAKEN
   
5. An unused aroma candle of rose scent - TAKEN
   
6. Brand new batik pencil box (18 cm x 9 cm) - TAKEN
   
7. Brand new sushi mat that has only been used for hanging hooked earrings, never in handling food stuff (24 cm x 24 cm) - TAKEN
   
8. Brand new candle decoration - TAKEN
   

To maximise the goodness of the recycling movement, I would appreciate that recyclers do not request for more than 2 items. You can indicate more than 2 choices so that if an item has been taken, I will allocate you your next choice.

I intend to mail out the items, so I would appreciate fund transfer of the postage, depending on the postage chosen.

Destocking - Swarovski Crystal Filigrees At Crazy Prices!

The destocking process at my handmade jewellery shop continues...this time with pewter Swarovski Crystal Filigrees in assorted colours. Below are pictures of the gorgeous filigrees I am letting go.

Pls contact me if you are interested in getting any items. There are chances of even crazier prices if you take more items! So happy shopping!

Crystal clear @ S$2.00

Smoky quartz @ S$2.00

Aquamarine @ S$3.00

Peridot & Rose @$3.00

Peridot, Aquarmarine & Rose @ S$4.00

Garnet @ S$3.00