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Brush yourself to sleep

Shiny hair? Check. Eased mind? Check. Just drop lavender essential oil on your brush. It will relax you -- and your hair will smell great.

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Nothing brightens up a wintry kitchen better than that sassy sun-bright citrus, the lemon.

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