Stranded.....

Hey, Hey Wednesday!!!  It's so nice to see you!

Today, I'm linking up with Shay and Erika for STRANDED! A monthly link up where we share THREE things we'd take with us if we're on a deserted island.

Thankfully, I've never been on a deserted island! I'd totally go all Tom Hanks in Castaway!

Is that not the saddest movie you have ever seen? It totally breaks my heart!

Anyway, today's topic is items from our medicine cabinet.... 

I mean, if I can plan ahead and know that I'll be stranded, then these are the things from my medicine cabinet that I'll be grabbing!

First up, Citronella. Because I bet there would be mosquitoes on that desert island, and mosquitoes love me. 

I'd bring Lavender, because it's basically just as good as a swiss-army knife! You can use Lavender for EVERYTHING! If I did get bug bites, I could rub some lavender on the area to relieve the itchiness. 

And since I'm pretty sure I'd be getting some sun, I'd need my lavender for any red hot skin I might get while being out on that deserted island! It will also help my chapped lips. 

I'd also need lavender for my skin care, because I'm still going to be washing my face and working on fading any sun spots that I might get from being out in the sun too long! 

And did you know that lavender can be used for any skin cuts or scrapes, which I'm certain i'll get while trampling through the trees and brush.

And as a bonus, I'll be using lavender to help me get to sleep! I'll probably be too afraid of the wild animals wondering around at night to fall asleep, so my lavender will help me ease in to dream land! 

Finally, I'd be grabbing my peppermint! Did you know that peppermint can soothe digestive pains? It boosts energy (which I'll need), improves focus, relieves head tension, and has antimicrobial properties. 

And as a bonus, it freshens your breath! You know, for when you actually do get saved from that desert island. You'll want to have fresh breath! 

So, that's it. That's what I would bring with me if I knew I was going to be stranded on a deserted island. 

PS: I know that these aren't straight up meds from a medicine cabinet, but that's because we've cut out medication since going oily! You can read more about our essential oil journey here, or follow along on Instgram by searching #hpagoesoily. If you have questions about essential oils or would like to try some samples, send me an email!