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Lemongrass Lovers

Many people have asked me if I have a lemongrass blend, so I have recently created one called “Lemongrass Lovers.” It’s a very refreshing and cleansing aroma with lemongrass, lemon, patchouli, and ylang ylang. So far it’s been very well received. There is a concentrate for diffusing, a body oil for topical application, and bath salts for a soothing soak in the tub. Enjoy all you lemongrass lovers! 😉 Read more...

Market Season 2026

Market Season gets into full swing the end of April with the return of the ever-popular Enderby Farmers Market every Friday 9 am - 1 pm downtown Enderby (find me in front of Hungry Jacks). Then the beautiful City of Revelstoke hosts our Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market each Saturday 8:30 - 1 pm (find me in Grizzly Plaza across from the burgundy pagoda). As well, I am happy to be returning to Kingfisher Market every Wednesday 10 am - noon ( behind Kingfisher Hall, just before Mable Lake). I... Read more...

Peace for 2026

One of my blends that has become a fan favourite is “Peace”. No fruit, no floral.. truly a grounding, meditative and spiritual blend, with clary sage, cedar, frankincense and myrrh. It is very popular planned with both men and women. I encourage you to try this beautiful, captivating and rare blend.. either by inhalation (diffuser), skin application (massage) or by adding a few drops of concentrate to bath or foot bath water. I find men in particular are attracted to this unique fragrance, and I sell a lot of it... Read more...

Happy Autumn!

Cooler temperatures means more indoor activities. Did you know that ALL essential oils are antiseptic and add antiseptic qualities to the air that you breathe? If you do not have a plug-in diffuser, you may consider adding essential oils in a little cup-type vessel above a tea light candle holder, or even add a few drops to boiling or simmering water on the stove top or woodstove. Please consider any of your favourite essential oils, either single or in combination, and of course, Mari's Gold Blends are very popular for... Read more...

Essential Oils for Summer - Peppermint & Eucalyptus

Each essential oil had its own properties and uses. Two that are highly beneficial for use during hot summer months are peppermint and eucalyptus. They are both uplifting and combat drowsiness, heat and fatigue. A water-based mist with either or both of these essential oils will keep you feeling refreshed and "pepped" up! Mari's Gold Aromatherapy recommends the use of Summer Body Mist (with peppermint), Summer's Rain (with eucalyptus), or Comfort Mist (with peppermint and eucalyptus). Read more...

Launch of Newsletter

We’re excited to announce that our first newsletter launched in December 2024, and we’re already growing with over 300 subscribers! Want to be part of the journey? Just send us a message with your full name and email address to join our list. Expect exclusive seasonal offers, updates on your favorite products, and a sneak peek at new arrivals. Stay in the loop! Read more...

Essential Oils are Plant Essences

Essential oils are not actually "oils". They do not go rancid like oils (olive, sunflower, grape seed, etc) do. Rather they are liquids... plant essences that have been steam distilled, cooled quickly to create the liquid form... or essence of a plant, whether that be the petals, whole blossoms, wood, bark or root. They have a good long shelf life... as in many years. They will stay fresh and most potent if stored in a dark place at room tempoerature. Most esential oils are packaged in dark amber glass for... Read more...

Boosting Immunity Naturally: Aromatherapy Essentials for Wellness

In today's fast-paced world, prioritizing our health and well-being has never been more crucial. With the ongoing focus on immune health amidst current health concerns, many are seeking natural ways to support their body's defenses. This is where the power of aromatherapy shines, offering a holistic approach to boosting immunity while promoting overall wellness.As an aromatherapy expert with years of experience crafting natural blends, I am passionate about sharing the incredible benefits of essential oils for immune support. Essential oils are potent extracts derived from plants, each with its own... Read more...

Free Local Delivery

Enjoy free delivery throughout the North Okanagan, covering Enderby, Armstrong, Salmon Arm, and Vernon, BC. This convenient, complimentary service becomes especially valuable during the winter months when local markets take a hiatus until spring. Simply select the "free local shipping" option when placing your order to waive the standard $15 shipping fee. Once your order is confirmed, I'll coordinate a drop-off directly to your doorstep, communicating with you via email every step of the way. Your ongoing support is deeply appreciated. Crafting my distinctive aromatherapy blends and natural healing... Read more...

Thank You !!

Thank you to all my supportive customers, friends and retailers. As I reflect back over another successful year, it is with deep gratitude that I acknowledge 2023. On-line sales have increased, my local markets were well attended (and a lot of fun), and sales via my health food store retailers have remained steady and very postitive. I appreciate each and every one of you for encouraging me towards greater success, year after year. I love sharing my knowledge and passion for aromatherapy and natural healing. I wish each one of you... Read more...

Stepping Stones Lead to Success

If there is anyone considering making a change, starting up a new venture, my advise is to follow your instinct, follow your heart, and follow this dream. This was my experience over a three year period in the late nineties as I studied aromatherapy. A single experience of receiving a full body aromatherapy massage in 1995 changed my life. I wanted everyone to experience the bliss and emotional / spiritual transport to another realm that I had! I enrolled with Lori Davey of Davey School of Natural Healing, studied the... Read more...

Key Ingredient: Good Energy

Infusing your best energy into everything you do is a great way to live and an integral part of my life now. I love making my natural healing remedies with... Read more...

Sage Salve 🍃 Sage Oil

Sage Salve and Sage Oil are two of my daily-use products at the moment. Following a recent tumble in August, I am suffering from chronic shoulder pain, and application of... Read more...

Summer of Smoke - Peppermint Products

With the endless smoke and dry conditions this summer, peppermint is a real life saver! Many people are suffering from headaches, fatigue, sore throat and experiencing breathing difficulties. Personally, I... Read more...

Summer Body Products 2021

Our Summer Body Products have been popular since their creation in May 2000. The name changed (from "Move Mosquito" as per Health Canada's regulations), but the winning formula remains exactly the same!... Read more...

Calendula for Rashes & Skin Sensitivity

Calendula marigold is the key ingredient to Mari’s Gold Aromatherapy products. These flowers are hand picked 🌼 and the petals infused in sunflower oil to produce skin-loving calendula oil. This... Read more...

RADIANCE (Hair Revitalizer)

RADIANCE is a hair revitalizer and enhances natural shine! Citrus & floral essences are combined in calendula & rosehip seed oil. Vitamin E has been added for extra health and shine. Add a few... Read more...

Find Your Own Path & Follow It...

In 1994 I was reading Celestine Prophecy, by James Redfield, and it encouraged me to pay attention to the signs that guide my life. One day my friend called me... Read more...

Self-Care

These days it is vital to establish time and intention for self-care. With current global stress affecting each and every one of us, all we can do is try to... Read more...

Coping with COVID -19

Mari's Gold Aromatherapy is a vendor at Enderby Farmers Market each Friday. Just about everyone, it seems, is looking for products to alleviate headaches, insomnia, depression or anxiety. It is encouraging to see people taking responsibility for their own mental health, applying self-care, and understanding the benefits of essential oils. Tranquility, Joy and Comfort, our 3 original blends created 20 years ago, are flying off the shelves now! It gives Mari great pleasure to be able to provide so many people with these practical and beneficial blends during this ongoing... Read more...

Summer Body Products

Our Summer Body Products have been popular since their creation in May 2000. The name changed (from "Move Mosquito" as per Health Canada's regulations), but the winning formula remains exactly... Read more...

Tomb Raiders (Traditional Thieves recipe..)

TOMB RAIDERS (Traditional Thieves Recipe) Clove, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Lemon, Rosemary Mari's Gold Aromatherapy offers this popular blend in ready-to-use Body Oil, Salve, Mist and Concentrate. Rub the Body Oil or... Read more...

Natural Healing

Natural Healing is a term that encompasses the promotion of the body to heal itself. The human body is an incredible miracle that functions with, or without our help, but... Read more...

Anxiety

Many people have approached me at Market looking for a product to help alleviate anxiety. Many of these people are young women. Their current lifestyle includes constant social pressure at... Read more...

St. John's Wort Oil (Hypericum)

Summer Solstice signals that St. John's Wort blossoms are ready, or nearly ready to pick! The little yellow flowers are sweetly fragranced. When rubbed between the fingers they leave a... Read more...

More Great Uses For Tea Tree

Tea Tree is known to be antiseptic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and a powerful essential oil for infectious diseases. We have heard of it's benefits to improve a complexion with acne, and... Read more...

Overcoming Grief with Tomb Raiders

Over the holiday season I suffered some unexpected grief with the loss of my parents in 2017 and 2018. Having shared their presence on this earth for 62 years, I... Read more...

Gargle with Tomb Raiders for Sore Throat

Just one drop of Tomb Raiders (Traditional Thieves Recipe) in water makes an effective gargle to help cure a sore throat and keep colds and flu away. Essential oils of... Read more...

Calendula Salve for Dry Skin

Mari's Gold Calendula Salve is extremely popular this time of year. Creamy, smooth and moisturizing this antiseptic, all-natural product is made with calendula oil, beeswax, a blush of hypericum oil (St.... Read more...

Essential Oils Bring Relief During SMOKE Event B.C. Wild Fires

Essential oils are saving me during this B.C. Wild Fire SMOKE event! Gargling with a few drops Tomb Raiders in water to ease sore throat, and misting face and inhaling deeply to alleviate breathing difficulties with Tomb Raiders Mist or Summer Mist (with refreshing peppermint) really helps. Many people purchased these products at Grindrod Garlic Festival due to throat and respiratory ailments and walked away relieved and satisfied. Then, when I arrived home I received this lovely message from a local customer in the Salmon Arm area, who has found... Read more...

Swing into Spring With Markets

Mari is very excited to now be attending local Markets in the Enderby / Vernon / Salmon Arm area. Mari's Gold products were formerly exclusively available at Health Food Stores, Spas, Cafes and Natural Health & Produce Outlets, but now these unique aromatherapy products are available direct to the public via these Markets. You can find Mari each Friday 10 am to 2 pm at Splatsin Parking Lot, Enderby. Enjoy hand-made or home-grown products each week this summer, at this very popular, and well-attended Market. For other current, and upcoming... Read more...

Benefits to Topical Application ( Essential Oils )

Yes, yes... diffusing essential oils is all the rage these days, however, applying essential oils to the skin, in the form of body oils, creams or massage maximizes their effectiveness and promotes their personal health benefits. Essential oils MUST be diluted in water or carrier oils (i.e. Calendula Oil, St. John's Wort Oil) before applying to skin. The only two exceptions to this rule are tea tree and lavender. They are safe to apply "neat", or directly to the skin. Through topical application, essential oils are absorbed through the skin,... Read more...

Diffusers

Many people receive essential oil diffusers as gifts each year, and this helps promote interest and use of essential oils. This is exciting, especially for people like me, who have been in the aromatherapy business for twenty years, and am now seeing mainstream knowledge and use, as well as increased awareness of the benefits of essential oils. Diffusers help disinfect and moisturize indoor air by venting a mist of steam (water with essential oils added) into the air at home or office. Depending on the essential oil, or blend, the... Read more...

Happy Holidays & Healthy 2018 !!

Thank you for an inspiring, uplifting year of growth. As 2017 draws to a close Mari would like to thank each and every one of her friends, family and customers for their continued love and support. Stay tuned! More exciting aromatherapy products and positive changes to her on-line store, and home-based business in 2018. " Family, friends and joy ... don't forget the essentials..." Read more...

Tomb Raiders (Thieves)

Tomb Raiders (Traditional Thieves Recipe) Clove, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Lemon, Rosemary Offering PROTECTION from INFECTION, this is a highly effective and powerful blend.. anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral. Mari's Gold has made... Read more...

Peppermint as Summer Refresher and After-Bite

As summer nears its end, wasps, flies and pesky no see-ums are everywhere! Mari's Gold Summer Products with peppermint, lavender, citronella & lemongrass are truly refreshing in this hot, dry... Read more...

Geranium Essential Oil

Geraniums on our window sills, or in window boxes are beautiful and fragrant, but it is the geranium leaves that are steam-distilled to produce this lovely floral, green essential oil. ... Read more...

Cabin Blend ~ The latest & greatest!

Bring forest fragrance into your home year round! Balsam Fir, Cedarwood & Cedar Leaf essential oils combined (10 ml concentrate). Diffuse a few drops in steaming water, in plug-in or tea light... Read more...

Aroma-Mist for Respiratory Problems

Years ago Pharmasave approached me to reproduce a product they could no longer import from Europe. People with asthma, and other respiratory problems, needed a mist to help clear the... Read more...

Tomb Raiders - Protection from Infection

Tomb Raiders (Traditional Thieves Recipe) Clove, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Lemon, Rosemary The name for this traditional recipe is attributed to thieves who raided homes of the sick and dying - those afflicted... Read more...

Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) Bath

Do you get leg cramps in the middle of the night? Do you jump out of bed, stretch out your calf.. point your toe to your nose to alleviate the... Read more...

Turmeric for Pain and Inflammation (recipe for Golden Milk included)

Turmeric ... this humble spice, traditionally used in North America for pickling & preserving, has been used for centuries in India and China for reduction of arthritic pain and inflammation.... Read more...

Mari's Gold Summer Concentrate

Mari's Gold Summer Concentrate is a must-have, take-everywhere-you-go kind of product! The peppermint, lavender, citronella and lemongrass will keep you feeling fresh and alert during summer heat.. effective for sunburn,... Read more...

X-Strength Oil.. "Works like a charm!"

"When I was a cook at a tree-planting camp I discovered just how effective Mari's Gold Summer Body Oil X-Strength is!! I buy a new one, at the beginning of summer, each year. It works like a charm!" ~ Ushi, Enderby, B.C. Read more...

"It's Grandma's 'Cozy Bag' !!"

My daughter called me the other day. Kate (my 4 year-old granddaughter) was just over flu and Emily was laying on the couch with what appeared to be another bout of strep. Kate was trying to help her sister feel better. Not being able to say "Wheatberry Bag".. she ran over to Emily with comfort and warmth in her hands, saying "It's Grandma's Cozy Bag" !! Ash & I loved it! Other friends and family agreed! "Cozy" is one of our favourite words.. and quickly describes just what these bags... Read more...

Keep It Simple!

As a new year begins, my personal credo is to "keep it simple". All things are done well, when we are comfortable, not overwhelmed, in a natural rhythm and flow, and generally that means "less is best". Through my practice as an aromatherapist, I have moved to a more natural lifestyle, reduced stress, adopted a natural flow of "ease and grace" and seek organic solutions. Balance is the key.. in diet, exercise, work, health and play. Happy New Year 2016 !! Keep it Simple! Enjoy Life! Let things fall into... Read more...

Keeping Healthy With Essential Oils in Winter

Use of essential oils, throughout the winter, is a great way to purify and freshen indoor air. ALL essential oils are antiseptic! Diffuse essential oils in steaming water on your stove, or over a tea-light candle, or add a few drops to your commercial diffuser. Essential oils offer natural and healthy aroma to your home, office, or work place. Mari's Gold Yule Blend is very popular this time of year.. with pine, frankincense, orange & juniper.. it brings that fresh winter forest smell into any atmosphere. A few drops on... Read more...

Yoga Mat Mist

Yoga Mat Mist is the "latest & greatest" of Mari's Gold Products to hit the shelves! There has been a lot of interest & positive feedback for this product, especially from the local Salmon Arm Yoga Studios. Students, owners, and instructors alike LOVE the uplifting high-note medley of camphor, mints and cedar leaf essential oils, grounded with base notes of cinnamon and ginger. This antiseptic blend is mist-ready in distilled water, to cleanse and freshen your yoga mat.. help transport your mind, body and spirit to a higher realm. A... Read more...

Turmeric Has Many Health Benefits

Turmeric seems to be all the rage lately... and for good reason. This humble spice, traditionally used in North America for pickling & preserving, has been used for centuries in India and China for reduction of arthritic pain and inflammation. Bright yellow in colour, turmeric is part of the ginger family. Mari's Gold Aromatherapy is pleased to launch a new natural healing product, Turmeric Arthritis Rub, with turmeric, black pepper, camphor, cedar leaf & ginger in a salve base, easy to apply, providing warmth, comfort and pain reduction to sore... Read more...

Natural Healing Salves

September has arrived! Time to prepare for colder days and nights, dry skin, and chapped lips. Mari's Gold Aromatherapy is happy to provide you with what you need -- moisturizing, unique creations of Foot Balm, Cold & Muscle Rub, Calendula Salve and Lip Balm. These products are made in small batches, always fresh. Thanks for visiting our website! Read more...

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