The Oily Guru

Ingredients you’ll never find in YL products

Do you remember ninth grade biology class? The pungent smell of formaldehyde filling the air as you performed the public school ritual of frog dissection? Did you know that many popular personal care products list formaldehyde as an ingredient or mention a preservative that releases formaldehyde? Yeah, we think it’s gross, too. That’s why we don’t include it in our products and have a list of…

The ultimate guide to CBD products (plus why you need each one in your squad)

When you think of squad goals, you might think of the quirky cast of a popular TV show, a group of stylish friends who are always posing together for the ’gram, or even your own loyal friend group. We’re here to give the phrase “squad goals” a whole new meaning. Let us introduce you to our newest and coolest best friends at Nature’s Ultra—CBD products infused with essential oils!

But hold on…

Essential Oils Might Be the New Antibiotics

Essential oils often evoke thoughts of scented candles and day spas, but their benefits beyond relaxation are less well-known. Essential oils are ultimately just plant extracts—and those are used in countless cleaning and personal–careproducts, and are the main ingredient in some pest-control products and some over-the-counter medications, like Vick’s VapoRub and some lice sprays. They’re…

14 DIY Hanging Baskets to Display Your Floral Masterpieces

14 DIY Hanging Baskets to Display Your Floral Masterpieces By Jennifer Poindexter

Are you on the hunt for a bargain when it comes to your hanging flower baskets?

You’ve come to the right place. I’m going to walk you all around the internet and share some ideas on how you can make your home look fabulous this season with gorgeous DIY hanging baskets.

Whether you’re looking to fix up your old…

Build a Beach for less than $200

Savor living by the sea … in a corner of your backyard

If the beach beckons you but time and distance discourage regular visits, try turning an unused corner of your backyard into a seashore. That’s what Test Garden coordinator Bud Stuckey did at Sunset’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California.

Stuckey drew inspiration for the beachy strip shown above from the California coast. “I love…

Crispy, crunchy and cheesy these Bacon Parmesan Crisps are a delicious low carb snack that aren’t only addicting but quick and easy to make!

We like quick and easy snacks around this house and cheese is one of the most popular ingredients that we pretty much use in anything. Chips are another snack that is also high on our list, so why not combined the two into one and make these super addicting…

10 Tricks To Make A Box Cake Mix Taste Homemade

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There’s just nothing like a big piece of homemade chocolate cake with creamy, chocolate frosting and a tall glass of milk.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have time to make a recipe from scratch. And If I do have time, will it turn out awesome every time?…

Chocolate Bacon Saltine Toffee

Chocolate Bacon Saltine Toffee is made up of crackers, bacon, and chocolate! So delicious, easy to make and the perfect addition to any holiday cookie tray!

Bacon makes everything better. Right? I sure think so and one of the newest food trends is using bacon in sweet dishes, like Chocolate Bacon Saltine Toffee! Traditional, old school saltine cracker toffee, but with a little added extra,…

25 Aesthetic Words Every Book Lover Will Appreciate

Some of the most beautiful words in the English language conjure up a sense of something magical. Finding the perfect aesthetic words for a sensation or feeling is a joy.

Sometimes even when you are feeling sad, finding the exact words to describe your emotions can make it seem just a little better.

If you love books, and especially if you love to write, you may find these following words inspir…

Life-Saving Trick to Save Yourself If You Are Choking With No One Around to Help

Imagine the agonizing pain your body must feel when it’s being deprived of oxygen. It’s no joking matter. The obstruction of the airway passage, even partial, can result in asphyxia and death, which is why choking is the fourth most common cause of unintentional injury-related death.

Children and the elderly are often prone to choking. In 2015, a total of 5,051 people died from choking, of which…

25 Pro-Diet Foods That You Can Eat Right Before Bed & Can Even Promote Weight Loss

Don’t sacrifice your weight-loss efforts to a late-night snack attack—but a word to the wise: there are a few snack food exceptions, even during after hours. Conventional wisdom says that eating after a certain hour in the day (usually starting in the evening till breakfast the next day) will mean going to bed with a fuller stomach, at an hour when metabolism is slowing down, resulting in less…

Science Confirms That Dogs Can Recognize A Bad Person

Choosing between a dog and a cat as a pet of your choice can be an uphill task, especially if you have a special liking for them both. However, science confirms that there is more to what a dog can offer. Apart from the ability of your dog to detect angry and happy faces, they also have a sixth sense that distinguishes bad intended individuals from good ones. Quite interesting, right?

A recent…

Lavender Reduces Signs of Anxiety in Women

It’s normal to feel a little apprehensive from time to time. Let’s face it—life can be stressful. All of us worry about things like financial problems, work, family struggles, or health. But sometimes anxiety can become so severe that completing simple, everyday tasks is difficult. When this occurs, it may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder. Anxiety disordersare the most common mental…

22 Low Magnesium Symptoms: Do You Suffer from Muscle Spasms, Dizziness, Insomnia…?

Think of magnesium as the great “relaxation” mineral, because it soothes and calms so many body functions.

  Are you dealing with one or more low magnesium symptoms, headaches, for example, or leg cramps, or insomnia? This key mineral is necessary for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, from steadying your heart rhythm to supporting your immune system and keeping your bones strong to…

UNICORN POOP COOKIES MADE WITH RAINBOW MERINGUES

These Unicorn Poop Cookies are so fun and cute! Kids will love these adorable meringue rainbow cookies and they are so easy to make!

Ingredients 4 egg whites 1/4 tsp cream of tarter 1/2 C sugar 2/3 C powder sugar 1 TBSP vanilla extract purple, pink and blue gel coloring DirectionsPreheat the oven to 225 degrees In a standing mixer, add in the egg whites and cream of tarter. Mix on medium speed…

20 Awesome Fun Foods for Kids

Kids can be very picky when it comes to food, and if you want your kid to eat REAL home cooked meals and not just fast food or sweets, you may need to do some convincing work. 🙂 Also, if you want to surprise your child and prepare an amazing birthday party, these lovely, creative snacks may be a great source of inspiration!

I searched online for awesome fun foods for kids and selected 20 of the b…

50% of Millennials in UK Prefer CBD Oil for Mental Health Over Prescription Drugs

A new study in the United Kingdom has revealed that a growing number of adults are seeking alternatives to traditional prescription pharmaceutical-based mental health treatments and are seeking cannabidiol (CBD) oil as a viable alternative.

The research by private chemical testing and analysis company Eos Scientific shows that around 15 million adults in the U.K. are wary about seeking…