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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:46:26 +0000

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Comment on Natural diaper rash treatment by Katie

Katie — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:32:56 +0000

You are not supposed to use tea tree on children under one. Its like the rule of honey. I know people that are allergic to tea tree, very good oil, but could be dangerous too.
I make a beeswax base salve for diaper rash. I would be glad to share this recipe. Just e-mail me.

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Comment on So you want to move to Germany… Visas & Permits by Scott

Scott — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:16:12 +0000

So, for the 2-year visa is it enough to be in love with a German, or do you have to be married?

SInce I’ve been in Germany for a coon’s age, I’m sure most of my experience no longer applies. My only advice would be that if you’re already married to a German, have the marriage validated by your local German consulate before you arrive. That will save a couple of months of hassle once you’re here.

And cats have an easier time of emigrating than humans. We brought 3 cats over with all the correct veterinary certificates, and they got waved through without anyone even looking at the papers.

Comment on Using thieves oil to treat black mold by Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:33:16 +0000

excellent, thank you so much!

Comment on So you want to move to Germany… Visas & Permits by Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:45:00 +0000

Hmm, interesting. I will have to research that a bit more. I’m just glad that I now have my permanent visa so I don’t have to worry with all that anymore. No idea how many days of my life were lost in those offices!

Extremely good point about them not speaking English. They are totally not flexible on that, which can be a real hurdle when you’ve just moved here and they start rattling things off at you. If you can befriend someone who speaks German to interpret for you, DO IT!

Comment on Using thieves oil to treat black mold by Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:43:02 +0000

http://www.essentialwholesale.com is pretty great for oils or http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/. Both are reasonable in their pricing and should have all the oils you need.

Comment on Using thieves oil to treat black mold by Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:31:08 +0000

gotcha, thank you…i’m game to try it. do you have a source for larger quantities of the ingredient oils for thieves? it’s REALLY expensive to buy it all in those little bottles.
thank you!

Comment on So you want to move to Germany… Visas & Permits by Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:55:38 +0000

It´s my understanding from the Ausländeramt that something changed in Sept 2011 making it “easier” for US citizens to move here. What that is? I have no idea.
In my personal experience, US citizens wishing to live here should:
a) be prepared to get conflicting answers (US Consulate, and Ausländeramt all have different answers to the same basic questions)
b) be prepared to spend A LOT of time on hold and/or making phone calls.
c) Know that the Ausländeramt (though they deal only with foreigners) will not speak English. At all. It´s a part of the game.

Comment on Using thieves oil to treat black mold by Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:32 +0000

I have been ingesting thieves oil for about a year now and never had any adverse reactions. But that does not mean that everyone is the same. These are extremely powerful oils that can burn the skin when applied topically. So I must caution anyone who decides to use them internally to do so with extreme caution until they know they will not have any problems. I put undiluted TO in my mouth to combat the migraines and also put it on my toothbrush daily to help keep my teeth and gums healthier.
Sorry for the confusion, but basically I guess I should have said “try this at your own risk” instead.

Best of luck with the Thieves!