Updates from Amanda Wilkison

Gift Giving Guide: Low-tox gifts for under $25

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:51:00 CDT

Discover affordable essential oils perfect for a low-tox holiday gift, promoting wellness with simple swaps under $25 CAD. Ideal for families and individuals aiming for a healthier lifestyle.

Finding Calm: Simple Grounding Practices for Busy Seasons

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:02:36 CDT

Discover easy grounding techniques to help you stay centered during the bustling holiday season. Learn how small changes can make a big difference in promoting a sense of calm and serenity.

Must-Have Summer Products for Your Bag, Car, and Suitcase

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:51:53 CDT

Summer Adventures Await! Pack your bag, car, and suitcase with these must-have essentials for a seamless and enjoyable season. From sunscreen and sunglasses to emergency kits and entertainment, we've got you covered! Dive into my latest blog post for the full list and make the most of your summer!

5 Travel Essentials for Natural Wellness on the Go

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 19:42:39 CDT

Keep your wellness on track while traveling with these 5 essentials for maintaining your natural routine, from staying hydrated to restful sleep.

How to Stay Organized, Calm and Clear While Out and About in the Summer

Sat, 24 May 2025 16:11:07 CDT

Discover how to transform summer chaos into serene moments with planning, organization, and mindfulness.

Unlocking Serenity: A Comprehensive Guide to Nervous System Reset

Thu, 29 May 2025 23:56:00 CDT

Embracing the Teenage Rollercoaster

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:16:50 CDT

A little introduction!

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:37:48 CDT

In this blog post, Amanda Wilkison, a working mom and elementary teacher, creates a space to share her experiences and connect with other moms going through the tough years of parenting. She emphasizes the importance of living a low-tox lifestyle, considering what we clean our houses with, what we put on our children's bodies, and the natural alternatives for supporting their immune systems and overall well-being. Amanda also highlights the significance of self-care by setting boundaries, learning to say no, and asking for help when needed. Lastly, she candidly discusses the struggles of parenthood, sharing the ups and downs of raising a teenager and an ADHD tween boy with humor and words of wisdom. Welcome to her blog, where Amanda is grateful for your presence.

Top 10 Tips to Get Your Kids Ready for Back to School: A Teacher's Perspective

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:26:21 CDT

If you know me, you know I am all about education and learning more about how we can make our lives easier by making simple switches and changes to our routines and everyday lives. With this in mind, I have decided to start a little blog. It will be short and sweet with tips and tricks for all things essential oils, low-tox living, parenting and self-care (all my favourite things! Here is my first blog post, eek, so excited!!!

This blog post offers 10 tips for using Young Living essential oils to help get kids ready for school. The tips include diffusing uplifting oils in the mornings for a positive start to the day, using oils that support focus and concentration during study time, boosting immunity with Thieves oil, promoting calmness and emotional stability with lavender and other oils, and preventing the spread of germs with a DIY hand sanitizer made with Thieves oil. Other tips include using oils to encourage concentration during tests, adding oils to lunchboxes for flavor and nutrition, diffusing calming oils at bedtime, instilling confidence with oils like Valor, and creating an organized essential oil command center to ease school mornings. By incorporating these tips, parents can support their child's wellbeing and academic success naturally.