About Me

Hello and welcome to The Oil in My Lamp! When I read blog posts I'm always curious as to who the person is "behind the curtain" so I wanted to be able to tell you a little bit about who I am. I'm sure I'm no different than you in that I have many roles (and other duties as assigned) so I hope I can get this all down.

WHO AM I?

  • I am a mom to two wonderful little boys who are full of energy and germs. 
  • I am a wife to a wonderful man who is an Assistant Principal at a local middle school so by proxy he's full of germs as well but very lacking on the energy part.
  • I am a full-time Instructional Technology Specialist at a 6A high school and I LOVE my job. I get to teach educators how to use technology and how to integrate into the classes with their students so that it may be used to enhance learning. Seriously, I have the best job in education because I get to teach but I don't have to grade!
  • I am a part-time designer and co-own Our Creative Mess with my mom. We design invitations, announcements, party printables and so much more. We do custom designs as well for as low as $10 so if you're in the market for invitations let us know!
  • I am a woman who often times gets worn out spiritually, physically and emotionally.
  • I am a BIG skeptic and I research everything extensively before I take it for fact. 
  • I am honest - to a fault at times. This is why I could never have a successful career in politics and if I had to choose a faction I would choose Candor without hesitation. If my last sentence confused you then you need to read Divergent! 
  • I am also someone who wants to create a healthier life for me and my family. 
I started to notice a trend in our society in that the companies who have a lot of money and power are fooling us into living a lifestyle that is harmful to our health but profitable to their pocketbooks! We have a big problem when our children are becoming immune to antibiotics because anytime they have a fever we are told to treat it with a prescription. Do we still use modern medicine in my house? Of course we do!! But we don't over use them. If I have an all natural alternative that solves the problem then that is always my choice before treating it with products that contain toxins. You know what happened since I began using essential oils to help my family live a healthier life? My boys have a stronger immunity than they've ever had! My youngest had the majority of his preschool class absent for a week due to strep throat and my son never caught it.

WHAT I DON'T DO:
Diagnose - I am not a licensed medical professional nor am I trying to take the place of yours. I encourage you to seek out the wisdom of qualified doctors and most importantly God who created our bodies and these resources for caring for our health and well being.

Treat - Only your body knows what it needs. You can try one thing and if you don't get the results you want, try something different. Sometimes you have to mix and match to determine what works best for you. Your body will tell you.

Cure - I don't cure diseases, I help you strengthen the systems of the body. With the right nutrients/products, your body knows what to do.

Think For You - It is your responsibility to research and investigate regarding your specific health concerns and any medications you may be taking. Information presented on our site is meant for educational and informational purposes only, and to motivate you to take charge of your own personal health and that of your family. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using these products.

WHAT I DO:
Educate - I want to make you aware of your many options when caring for yourself and your family. Essential Oils are not new methods to caring for your health. They are the God-created way for nourishing our bodies, mind and spirit.

Empower - No one knows your body, your children or your family better than you do. It's when you seek out wisdom and educate yourself that you are able to make the best decisions for you and your family as opposed to taking a "cookie cutter" solution that may or may not work for a generalized group of test subjects.

Encourage - I love sharing my success with you as well as celebrating your successes! The stories of those we know who are finding new hope, energy, wellness and solutions when they thought all sources had been exhausted is one of the best parts to this oily journey.

Find the oil for your lamp today!