Healthful Well-Being Essential oil combinations are virtually endless, and in this tutorial, you will discover ways in which oils can blend together to transform your mind, body, and soul.  The essential oil blends I use in the products I make come from the following sources:         doTerra       Aura Cacia       Mountain Rose Herbs       Pinterest Of course, there are plenty of other sites out there.  These happen to be favorites among the masses.   Not all essential oil companies are created equally.  Please do your research on which oils are safest for internal and external usage before you begin.  It's a critical first step.  As you can tell from the photos in this post, there are currently Aura Cacia, Now, and doTerra in my possession. When blending essential oils, following the recipe is critical to achieve the optimal effect expected.  Likewise, adding ...

(r)Ice Pack Bundles I was recently going through my stash of fabric.  I like to save even the smallest of scraps because you never know how or when they may be handy.  From small appliqués to American Girl Doll quilts, these scraps have been helpful in a variety of projects.  This past summer, I made a gorgeous picnic blanket, and have held on to a variety of sizes of scraps.  Turns out, there were a dozen pieces of fabric about 5"x9".  These were perfect inspiration for making Small (r)Ice Packs.   Photos Above: Some of my larger scraps, organized by like sizing To make your own, start with any size fabric you like, but keep in mind that if using these as pocket warmers, boot warmers, ice packs for bumps and bruises, something in the 4"x4" finished size category is just about perfect.  (It's important to note that my sewing is like my cooking.  I tend to wing it with the materials/ingredients I have on hand.  If you wa...

A week ago, a photo of an incredible Detox Body Scrub posted to the Caught Red Threaded Facebook page.  This is available for purchase, however, there's the old saying, "Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day.  Teach a man to fish, he'll eat for a lifetime."  With that in mind, here's your guide to creating this delight at home.  If you don't want the mess at your house, but still want to learn a new craft, contact me at caughtredthreaded@gmail.com to schedule a private lesson. The first thing you want to do is gather your supplies.  The ingredient list is intended to make enough for one 8 ounce jar.   Ingredients: 4 oz. coffee grounds 4 oz. epsom salt 10 drops tea tree essential oil jojoba (or other carrier oil) to cover jar or other storage container The brand of coffee is insignificant to this recipe.  If you have a preference, or a blend you prefer, then that's what you should use.  If you aren't a coffee drinker...