Rituals & Remedies

Welcome to the Camp Wander blog, your home for natural remedies, everyday rituals, and plant-based wellness you can trust.

Wander through your Wellness Resource:

Which Essential Oils Increase Neuroplasticity

Certain essential oils can support neuroplasticity and brain health as you age. Oils like Frankincense, Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, and Clary Sage enhance memory, focus, and new neuron growth while calming stress.

Read More

How To Bring A Pine Forest Home

Bring the scent of a pine forest into your home with Silver Fir, Frankincense, and Wild Orange. This fresh evergreen blend purifies the air, reduces inflammation, and creates a grounding, balanced atmosphere.

Read More

How to Maintain a Healthy Immune System with Nature and Essential Oils

Your immune system thrives on balance, nature, and real connection. Explore simple ways to support immunity through essential oils, grounding, clean air, gratitude, and time spent among trees.

Read More

Can Essential Oils Be Too Much of a Good Thing?

Essential oils are powerful wellness tools, but even natural remedies can be overused. As seasons shift, it is important to balance hot oils like Oregano, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, and Ginger with gentler daily practices. Learn why moderation matters and how CW Salves offer a safer, nourishing way to use essential oils topically.

Read More

Keep RV Toilets Fresh and Clean with Essential Oils

Boondocking or campground living makes close quarters feel even closer, which is why a simple drop or two of Bergamot can completely transform your RV toilet experience. This natural antibacterial oil keeps things fresh without harsh chemicals or pricey spray products. Add a travel diffuser and your home-on-wheels feels cleaner and cozier all around.

Read More

Tone Your Vagus Nerve with Gratitude

Gratitude is more than a mindset. It directly supports the vagus nerve, the body’s calming pathway that helps regulate stress, inflammation, and emotional balance. Learn how practicing gratitude builds vagal tone and discover simple ways to nurture this powerful “wandering nerve” with daily habits and essential oils.

Read More

Oil Pulling to Whiten Coffee Stained Teeth

Coffee stains happen, but oil pulling offers a simple natural way to brighten your smile. Swishing coconut oil with Peppermint supports whitening, pulls toxins from the gums, loosens plaque, freshens breath, and even benefits sinus health. A gentle daily ritual with big beauty and wellness rewards.

Read More

Simple Panic Attack Hack with Essential Oils

Overactivity in the right frontal lobe can heighten anxiety, but targeted inhalation of essential oils through the left nostril may help restore balance. This simple method activates the left frontal lobe, calms emotional overwhelm, and can stop a panic attack in its tracks. Learn how essential oils work through the olfactory pathway to support rapid nervous system relief.

Read More

How to Cut Cigarette Smoke Out of the Air

Essential oils can do far more than mask cigarette smoke. Their natural compounds help purify the air, deodorize stagnant spaces, and uplift mood while clearing smoky odors. Learn which oils work best, how to diffuse them effectively, and how to freshen carpets and HVAC systems using simple natural methods.

Read More

Rosemary, The Classroom Scent That Makes Sense

A UK study shows that the aroma of Rosemary can significantly improve working memory in children, enhancing tasks like recall and focus. Whether learning at home or in a classroom, this simple natural tool supports cognition and helps manage stress. Discover how to use Rosemary safely and effectively, even without a diffuser.

Read More
Essential Oil Education, Wellness, Health, Natural, Lifestyle Rebecca Schiffhauer Essential Oil Education, Wellness, Health, Natural, Lifestyle Rebecca Schiffhauer

Your Endocannabinoid System Explained

The endocannabinoid system is one of the body’s largest neurotransmitter networks, influencing mood, physiology, balance, and overall wellness. By understanding cannabinoid receptors, endocannabinoids, phytocannabinoids, and enzymes, we gain insight into how cannabinoids support equilibrium throughout the body. This guide breaks down each component in simple, approachable terms.

Read More

Healthy Family Fabric Softener Sponges

These reusable fabric softener sponges offer a healthier, toxin-free alternative to commercial softeners and dryer sheets. Infused with Deep Clean Antiseptic Blend, they soften clothes, save money, and leave laundry smelling fresh without endocrine-disrupting chemicals. A simple DIY that makes every load cleaner and greener.

Read More

Why Life is Better with Cinnamon

Cinnamon Bark essential oil offers powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits that support blood sugar balance, circulation, pain relief, and metabolic health. This guide explains the science-backed benefits of Cinnamon and practical ways to safely use it daily in food, oral care, and wellness routines.

Read More

Drip or Drop? Understanding the Difference in Essential Oil Blending

There’s a big difference between dripping and dropping essential oils. Using a glass dropper helps you create consistent, accurate blends every time—no more guessing or wasted oils.O) is a Camp Wander favorite, and how to create the perfect dilution ratios for adults and children when applying essential oils topically.

Read More