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Dryer Balls - So Many Great Benefits!

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I have been making, using, gifting and even selling wool dryer balls for years now and absolutely love them. I add a few drops of lavender essential oils to them and they not only do a fabulous job of keeping my clothes wrinkle free but everything smells great, too! 100% felted wool dryer balls fluff and soft en fabric, reduce wrinkles and static and reduce the time it takes to dry your laundry. They are eco-friendly, all-natural, no synthetic fibers or chemicals and last for years. They are far superior to the toxic, chemically-laden dryer sheets and noisy tennis balls. STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE WAYS YOU CAN make the REST of your life, the BEST of your life!

It All Began Way Back When . . .

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I have always been interested in the natural way of things and when I was expecting my first baby way back when it was no surprise that my preference was natural childbirth. I read everything I could get my hands on, we took Lamaze classes and I was firmly committed to a blissful, drug-free delivery. Two weeks after baby's due date I was admitted to the hospital late on a Thursday evening. It was quickly determined that the other party to the main event had plans not in complete alignment with mine. After many sleepless hours in the hospital eagerly anticipating the arrival, baby was showing little indication of an imminent arrival,  The doctors felt it best to try inducing labor (OH NO!). And the relentless pitocin drip accomplished . . . absolutely . . . nothing. Fast forward to Saturday and the doctors felt the best delivery for baby was a C-section. (OH NO!) Baby was late by two weeks, was estimated to be over 9 pounds and 5' 2" mama-to-be was not