The Green Sole Project!

I am finally ready to share a project I've been working on and hope you will be as excited about it as I am! What do you do with your running shoes when you can no longer wear them for running? Throw them away, take them to Goodwill or another retail donation site? What if they could go directly into the hands of someone that needs them in your own community? There are some organizations out there that will collect them and send them overseas. It is great that they are doing this, but there is people in our own backyards that could use them. The women's shelter, homeless shelter, Boys and Girls clubs, and even within your local school system. That is what the Green Sole Project is all about. If you are interested in donating shoes or helping with this project, please head over to our blog or Facebook page for more information!

Natural Bug Spray Recipe

GI'm a bug magnet, and unfortunately my 4 year old also inherited that trait. When I head out for a run in the warmer months, I have to use some sort of bug spray or I'll have gnats swarming my face and come home with mosquito bites covering any exposed skin. Since we try to our best to go the natural route when possible, and since essential oils are my go to, I made a spray bottle of natural bug spray for my family. It's got many uses and actually smells great! 

I spray myself and the kids before going outside.

I spray the kids Step 2 playhouse and climbing toys to prevent spiders or other bugs from making themselves at home.

Spray the exterior doors of our home to prevent bugs from entering. 

Spray my outdoor chairs and table to keep bugs at bay when we are hanging out outside.

I've been using this spray for a couple of weeks and it seems to do the trick, so I wanted to share my recipe!

Do you use a similar recipe? Let me know what you use and how you use it! 

Directions:

I used a large glass spray bottle that I found on amazon.

30 drops DoTerra TerraSheild

10 drops of each of following:

Peppermint

Cedarwood

Lavender

Lemongrass

1/2 cup organic  witch hazel

1/2 cup distilled water

Shake well before spraying.

Link to bottle I used:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MU7R52M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

*I do not currently sell essential oils, and only purchase for personal use..

NoxGear Visibility Vest coupon code!

Check this out, y'all!!! NoxGear has these super awesome night time visibility vests for you nocturnal or early morning runners! They are offering a 20% off coupon just for my fans! See how lucky you are to follow me!? Through September 30th, use code RUNNERMOM on their website https://www.noxgear.com/, for the Tracer360 or Tracer360+ visibility vest. Let me know what you think about it! I can't wait to get mine and hit the road early!!!