Young Living Oil-Infused Supplements - Ditch and Switch April 2021


Ditch & Switch generic supplements for

OIL-INFUSED SUPPLEMENTS


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we make a simple swap with a big impact. Ditch generic drug store supplements for the essential oil-infused supplements from Young Living.

One of the biggest changes you can make for overall health and longevity is with your supplement routine. Supplements that are oil infused with essential oils are HUGE win.

Essential oils improve absorption, assimilation within the body and utilization of all the amazing vitamins, minerals and herbs that we are ingesting with supplements. So ditch the drugstore varieties for oil-infused one.


Why we Love YL Supplements

  • Pure, clean, sustainability sourced ingredients
  • No unnecessary fillers, colors, dyes, parabens or artificial flavors
  • Infused with essential oils to enhance absorption, improve assimilation within the body and allow for more effective results
  • Convenient to order with subscription options
  • Options for daily health and target needs
  • Formulations well are studied and effective

YL Supplements vs. Conventional Options

When it comes to supplements, most of what you'll find over the pharmacy county or at the health food stores is subpar.

There are some formulation that have decent ingredients, but the majority is lacking. Even the natural ones! So many companies use fillers that exacerbate allergies or cause inflammation, and that doesn't even account for artificial colors and flavors.

Young Living supplements are different. Not only are they sustainably sourced, they include only what is necessary for the formulation. They are also infused with essential oils, which improve absorption and assimilation. This means that our bodies take in more of the vitamins and minerals and are able to utilize it much easier. This is a huge win! We have products that work better, so we are truly investing in our health on a daily basis.

Young living has a substitute for just about any vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplement you're taking!

Not sure were to start? Grab these everyday favorites:

  • Master Formula - Read more on January 2021 blog
    This convenient packet is your multivitamin and is great for any adult. You can use this as a prenatal option as well!
  • Super C Chewable
    Vitamin C is an incredible health too - immune and respiratory support, antioxidants and anti-aging. Ditch the drugstore pills and sugary packets for these whole-food Super C Chewables.
  • Super Vitamin D - Supplement Spotlight December 2021
    Vitamin D is an essential supplement. Research has shown that Vitamin D is a key player in immune, respiratory, mental and emotional health, and that basically everyone is deficient. Adding it to your daily routine is a great habit.
  • Super B Tablets - Supplement Spotlight April 2021
    B vitamins are responsible for energy, growth, longevity, and mental clarity, among other important actions. They are also not stored in the body, making daily supplementation key. Super B includes all the health-supporting B vitamins that your body craves.
  • Life 9Supplement Spotlight March 2021
    Digestive health is critical to overall health. More and more research show us that a happy, diverse set of bacterial in the gut is a cornerstone of overall health and longevity, and Live 9 is a great choice for promoting this!

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by switching out our daily supplements to YL's essential oil-infused versions!

Want to switch to Young Living's suppmements, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Longevity Vitality - Oil Spotlight April 2022

Longevity Vitality
Essential Oil Spotlight

OOTM
Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in April!

Longevity Vitality essential oil blend combines Thyme, Orange, Clove and Frankincense and supports a healthy immune system and overall wellness when taken internally. This blend is a heath powerhouse and one we always keep in our daily routines.

Note: Longevity and Longevity Vitality are the same essential oil blend. Longevity Vitality is simply labeled for ingestion.


Just a Drop of Longevity

  • Has an herbaceous, warm, spicy, thyme-like aroma
  • Helps support normal immune function when combined with a healthy lifestyle
  • Helps support overall wellness
  • Pairs well with ImmuPower and Thieves
  • When taken internally, helps protect the body from oxidative damage
Background

Each oil in this blend plays a vital role in health and wellness, but the addition of Frankincense and Clove essential oil make it something I want to have in my routine daily! 

Frankincense is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, the Ebers Papyrus, which dates back to the 16th century BC. This 'holy anointing oil' has been used historically to treat 'every conceivable illness known to man.' Frankincense has been studies for so many health-benefiting properties. There are too many incredible studies to list, so hop onto www.pubmed.gov and search 'frankincense' or 'Boswellia.'

Clove essential oil is high in the constituent eugenol, which boasts well document health supporting properties. It protects our brains, hearts, lungs, immune system and basically the body as a whole.

Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Thymol
  • Limonene
  • Para cymene
  • Eugenol
  • Alpha pinene
Longevity & Skin Care

The powerhouse of antioxidants in the longevity blend can do amazing things for our health and also for our skin! Use this blend in a capsule daily for a month and see the results for yourself. You'll get get even better results when paired with topical use of the CBD Beauty Boost.

Product Options
Daily Habits with Longevity

Diffuse:

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. The Vitality oils are the exact same as their non-vitality counterparts and can be used in the same way. They these blends with Longevity.

Morning Sunrise - 6 drops Lemon, 4 drops Longevity
Wellness Boost - 5 drops Longevity, 3 drops Oregano & Cinnamon Bark
Raindrop - 4 drops Longevity, 2 drops each Oregano, Basil, & Peppermint

Companion Products

Want to see more uses for Longevity? Check out the blog post on How to Use from September 2021.

Join us in using Longevity essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Longevity Vitality essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

IlluminEyes Supplement Spotlight - April 2021

Illumineyes

Supplement Spotlight


IlluminEyes is a powerful eye health supplement including lutein and zeaxanthin that helps reduce eye strain, protects eyes from damaging blue light, and maintains long term eye health. IlluminEyes can also promote vibrant skin and hair - who doesn't want that?!?! 

Just a Dose of IlluminEyes

  • Protects eyes from damaging blue light
  • Helps support vision in low-light settings
  • Helps reduce eye fatigue and eye strain
  • Increases macular pigment optical density
  • May help reduce eye health deterioration common with age
  • Maintain healthy-looking skin
IlluminEyes contains all the great eye heath vitamins in the AREDS formulations you'll find at the pharmacy. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are key players in the blend, and Vitamins A and C have properties that reduce eye health deterioration commonly related to age. This supplement is an incredible blend of antioxidants and vitamins.

  • Vitamin A, C and E
  • Lutein and Zeaxanthin (from Marigold flower)
  • Wolfberry fruit powder
  • Marigold flower extract
  • Acerola cherry extract

How To Use:

Take 1 capsule daily with food

Join us this month and beyond as we give our eyes a little break and add IlluminEyes to our daily health routine.


Want to try ILLUMINEYES, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

DIY Oral Sprays - April 2022

DIY Oral Sprays

Oral sprays are a great way to give our bodies vitamins, minerals and amazing benefits of essential oils. They are convenient, easy to use and easy to make!

Ingesting Vitality oils allows us to really receive the health benefits of the oils, and making oral sprays is a simple way to do that.

Customize the base recipe for your individual needs or try one of the combinations below.

Base Recipe

Recipes to Try:

Everyday Wellness - Use this spray as a part of your daily wellness routine alongside your Thieves roller.
Changing Seasons - This beloved LLP blend is our go-to when the seasons change and air quality becomes less than ideal. Make this spray to give your respiratory system some TLC.
  • 10 mL glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 drop each Lemon & Copaiba Vitality oils
  • 1 drop Peppermint Vitality
  • Pinch Himalayan salt (helps the oil and water mix)
  • Filtered water
Raindrop - This is the spray you want to reach for when your defenses start to go down or you need an extra immune system or wellness boost.
Daily Boost - Grab this spray for a little boost of energy whenever you're running low!
Sweet Dreams - Use this spray before bedtime or any time you need to add a little calm to your day.
Soothe - This spray is perfect after hitting the gym, standing or walking all day, or anything your muscles and joints are needing a little TLC.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIY Oral Sprays, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

How to Use April's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
April's Gifts with Purchase

Spring is a time to reconnect to the planet, to shake off the buildup of winter and have a fresh start. With spring in full bloom, we're focusing on cultivating a clean and essential lifestyle with April's gifts.

We've got Lemon, Peppermint, and Tangerine essential oils to assist you in spring cleaning by helping get rid of sticky residue, Purification essential oil blend for sweeping unwanted odors out the door, a 250 mL room spray bottle for custom essential essential oil-infused spritzes to replace synthetic room fresheners, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend to capture the spirit of spring growth, Pine essential oil for synthetic-free DIY cleaning products, and Life 9 for probiotic support for healthy digestion.

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List resource for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon is a household staple and one we use in so many different recipes! This bright, sunshine oils is lovely diffused!

Diffuse Lemon to neutralize unwanted odors and fill your space with its uplifting and refreshing aroma.

Add it to your floor, window, or multi's surface cleaning solutions for a boost of aroma and cleaning power

Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Add it to dishwashing detergent to help clean and deodorize your dishwasher.

Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 25 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essentia oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Use Lemon to remove stickers or sticky residue on surfaces. Simply drop onto the surface, allow to sit, then wipe clean.

Spot treat laundry stains with lemon. In a 30 mL roller bottle, add:
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 20 drops Purification or Tea Tree or more Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of spring to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Tangerine
  • 10 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • filtered water
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds or rose petals (optional)
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 40-50 drops Lemon
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Use in your skincare routine to spot treat blemishes or cleanse oily skin.

Try this T-Zone Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Purification
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Use Lemon in your wellness routine:
  • Add to Epsom Salt for a detox soak. For every cup of salt add up to 15 drops Lemon. Pair with Oregano, Thieves, R.C. or other immune boosting favorites.
  • Apply with coconut oil to help with respiratory needs or add to a roller with R.C, Purification or Raven.
Make a Roaring 20s Wellness Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15-20 drops each Lemon, Geranium, Pine, Thieves, & Frankincense
  • Carrier oil of choice
    Roll over the chest, throat, lymph nodes, along spine or on the bottom of your feet.

Purification Essential Oil Blend

Purification essential oil blend is a combination of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Rosemary, and Tea Tree that is formulated for diffusing to neutralize and cleanse your home and work environment. It is also soothing to your skin for everyday irritations.

Add to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a bright-smelling boost.

Place a few drops of Purification on cotton balls and stash them anywhere that can use additional freshness: air vents, drawers, shoes, gym bags, rain boots, garbage cans, etc.

Drop Purification directly into areas that need some freshening - rain boots, forgotten laundry, diaper pails, etc.

Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Purification
  • 20 drops Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Use Purification in the car with Young Living's Car Vent Diffuser to fight lingering food and gym bag odors.

Add Purification to a glass spray bottle with water and spritz it on linens and/or add to Thieves Household Cleaner.

Use Purification to support healthy airways.

Apply it topically to calm everyday skin irritations or use to spot-treat blemishes 

Try this T-Zone Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Purification
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - Purification, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination. (For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce.)
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Check out these other essential oil combinations of the Hand Salve from November, December, January, February, and March.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (Purification, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Add 5 drops of Purification to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to support the airways. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Purification essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Diffuse this purifying oil to help cleanse and freshen your space.
Morning Sunshine - 3 drops each Purification, Lemon, Jade Lemon, Tangerine
Happy Noses - 4 drops Purification, 3 drops each Lemon & R.C.
Fresh Laundry - 4 drops each Purification, Tangerine, & Lavender
Travel Buddy - 4 drops each Purification & Thieves, 2 drops Lemon

Tangerine Essential Oil

Add a few drops to unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.

Try this The Future is Bright roller blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each Envision, Valor, & Tangerine
  • Fill the rest with carrier of choice
    Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired.
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 25 drops Tangerine
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Use Tangerine to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, happy scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Tangerine
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of spring to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Tangerine
  • 10 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • filtered water
Add Tangerine to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a floral, spring aroma. 

Diffuse this crisp citrus oil alone or with just about anything!
Citrus Burst - 4 drops each Tangerine, Lemon, Grapefruit, & Lime
Deep Breath - 4 drops each Tangerine, R.C, Thieves
Push Pop - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops Tangerine
Stay Calm - 4 drops Tangerine, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Roman Chamomile

Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint is a natural cross between water mint and spearmint that has a crisp, fresh aroma and many household uses!

Add 5 drops of Peppermint to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Peppermint essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Optional additions - Lavender, Copaiba, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Use Peppermint to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, crisp scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC. Bonus points for journaling, reading a motivational book or goal setting while you soak.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Give your tired feet some love with this Invigorating Peppermint Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 3 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Lemon (optional)
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Get ready for summer with this DIY After Sun Spray. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Peppermint, Lavender & Frankincense
  • 10 drops Tea Tree (optional)
  • Fractionated coconut oil
    Spray onto tender skin after spending time in the sun.
Try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Rosemary
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Cedarwood (great for growth)
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes, then shampoo and condition as normal.
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops each Grapefruit & Lemon
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Add Peppermint to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a crisp, fresh aroma. 

Add a fresh twist to your Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make a DIY Commode Spray. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 4 tsp vegetable glycerin
  • 6 tsp rubbing alcohol
  • Approx 6 oz distilled water
  • 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30-40 drops each Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils OR oils of choice
    Step 1 - Combine essential oils and vegetable glycerin in spray bottle.
    Step 2 - Add rubbing alcohol and Thieves Household Cleaner and mix well.
    Step 3 - Fill to the top with water. Shake well until thoroughly combined.
    Store on the back of the commode for easy use.
Diffuse this crisp, fresh oil all month long:
Empowered - 5 drops Peppermint, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Jade Lemon
Simmer Down - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Lavender
Calm & Confident - 4 drops each Peppermint, Rosemary & Eucalyptus
Freshen Up - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Tangerine, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark

Room Spray Bottle

Make some lovely room sprays with your favorite essential oils and blends! Simply add your desired essential oil(s), fill the rest with water and spray as desired.

Room Spray blend ideas:
  • Fresh Laundry - 15-20 drops each Purification, Tangerine, Lavender
  • Citrus Burst - 20 drops each Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Bergamot
  • Freshen Up - 20 drops each Lemon & Peppermint
  • Goodnight Moon - 20 drops each Lavender, Tangerine, & Vanilla
  • Or any blend listed above and on my blog!

Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend

This take on one of our tired and true oils is a favorite, especially during the spring! Lemon meets Lemon Myrtle, Ylang Ylang, Spearmint, and Eucalyptus Globulus for a perfect mix that is bright, fresh and clean.

Place a Lushious Lemon-infused cotton ball in the refrigerator, bathroom drawer, or trash can. This method (or diffusing) is better and more versatile than any candle.

Add some sunshine to your cleaning. Whip up a 'Lushious Lemon' Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Fill with water and gently invert to mix
    Use on any and all surfaces.
Upgrade your Kitchen & Bath Scrub with a lemony twist! To a glass jar, add:
Diffuse this bright, happy blend in all the rooms in your house (or in your office or car).

Whip up a simple Mattress & Upholstery Spray with a lemony twist. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • Filtered water
    Spray on upholstered surfaces to 
    refresh as desired.
Give your shower a citrusy boost with a DIY Lushious Lemon Shower Steamers.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup distilled water
  • 25 drops Lushious Lemon oil blend
  • 1 silicone mold
    Step 1 - Add the baking soda to a glass mixing bowl and add 1/4 cup distilled water to the consistency of damp sand. Add water if needed.
    Step 2 - Add essential oil and continue to stir until well mixed, then scoop into a silicone mold. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to compress the mixture to ensure there are no air pockets.
    Step 3 - Allow to dry in molds overnight. Once completely dry, remove from the molds and store in a glass jar.
    To use: Place the steamer your shower floor (out of direct water flow) and inhale the bright scent of Lushious Lemon.
Create your own unique bath gel! Simply add Lushious Lemon oil blend to the Young Living Bath and Shower Gel Base for a unique scent that the conventional stores can't beat!

Make a Keep Calm & Shine On roller for a daily perfume.
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10-15 drops each Bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit
  • Carrier of choice
Whip up a citrusy DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Tangerine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
  • 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
  • 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
  • 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • Dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves (optional)
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 50 drops Lushious Lemon
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 50 drops Lushious Lemon
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (Lushious Lemon, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 5 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 3 drops Peppermint
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Use Lushious Lemon to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, crisp scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of Lushious Lemon (alone or with other essential oils of choice)
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this sweet citrusy blend any time of day! It's wonderful alone and pairs well with tree oils like Cypress, Northern Lights Black Spruce or Cedarwood.

Pine Essential Oil

Pine's aroma is reminiscent of the Japanese tradition of forest bathing and provides a refreshing, uplifting scent that is versatile and joyful.

Use Pine in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well).

Make a DIY Wood Polish
  • 1 cup Olive oil
  • 5 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets a lemony twist. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Eucalyptus & Lavender
  • 10 drops each Tea Tree & Pine
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
    Spray on upholstered surfaces to refresh as desired.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 4 tsp water
  • 20 drops each Lemon & Pine
  • 10 drops Thieves (optional)
  • 3 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or small silicone mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20-30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 15-20 drops each Pine & Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Tangerine essentia oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Use this earthy tree oil blend to make homemade DIY beeswax jar candles to fill your home with warmth - and make a few for your friends and neighbors.

Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Pine. Add 20 drops to 1 cup Epsom Salt and soak in warm water.

Make these Detox Bath Salts.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Thieves essential oil (optional)
  • Dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary (optional)
    Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing, add 1/4 cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
Make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm.
  • To about 1/4 jar of Rose Ointment, add:
  • 10 drops Pine
  • drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Lavender
    Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs
Make a simple DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve. To an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment, add:
  • 1 1/2 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere
Add 5 drops of Pine to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Diffuse this fresh oil all month long.
Roaring Twenties - 5 drops Pine, 3 drops each Lemon & Geranium
Cozy Home - 3 drops each Pine, Vanilla, Tangerine & Cinnamon Bark
Welcome Home - 4 drops Pine, 3 drops each Tangerine, Lemon & Grapefruit
Refresh & Renew - 4 drops Pine, 6 drops Citrus Fresh

Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Gift with Purchase! - April 2022

April's gifts with Purchase


Spring is a time to reconnect to the planet, to shake off the buildup of winter and have a fresh start. With spring in full bloom, we're focusing on cultivating a clean and essential lifestyle with April's gifts!

We've got LemonPeppermint, and Tangerine essential oils to assist you in spring cleaning by helping get rid of sticky residue, Purification essential oil blend for sweeping unwanted odors out the door, a 250 mL room spray bottle for custom essential oil-infused spritzes to replace synthetic room fresheners, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend to capture the spirit of spring growth, Pine essential oil for synthetic-free DIY cleaning products, and Life 9 for probiotic support for healthy digestion.

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we’d be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the April 'How to Use' blog post.


During the Month of April


With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive a free 15 mL LEMON oil.


LEMON essential oil, 15 mL
  • Brighten up your space with sunshine in a bottle. Add Lemon to your diffuser any time of day for a pick me up.
  • Remove unwanted odors, remove sticky residue, spot-treat laundry stains and more with this versatile oil.
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL PURIFICATION essential oil blend. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 5 mL PEPPERMINT, 15 mL TANGERINE, and all of the above.


PURIFICATION
 essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Kick unwanted odors to the curb with this purifying blend of Melrose, Tea Tree, Lemongrass essential oils.
  • Support healthy airways. Make a simple chest rub with Purification and coconut oil.


PEPPERMINT essential oil blend, 5 mL

  • From workouts to focus to digestion to tension, this is one of the most versatile oils around.
  • Diffuse this crisp, fresh oil to brighten any space, including in your car!
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.



TANGERINE
 essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • There's no wrong way to use this sweet, happy citrus oil. Diffuse, use in cleaning DIYs, add to an Epsom salt bath, add to your favorite roller!
  • Diffuse Tangerine while studying, working or during art class to inspire creativity.
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV or more, you'll receive a free 250 mL SPRAY BOTTLE, a 15 mL LUSHIOUS LEMON blendand all the above!


250 mL SPRAY BOTTLE
  • Freshen up your space with a custom scent! Create a simple room spray with 40-50 drops of essential oils, 1 tbsp witch hazel and filtered water.
  • Use this bottle to whip up a smaller amount of Thieves Household Cleaner to keep in your bathroom.



LUSHIOUS LEMON
 essential oil blend, 15 mL

Scented candles have nothing on this fresh citrus blend. Diffuse Lushious Lemon any time of day to create a bright, happy, welcoming aroma in your space.

300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 15 mL PINE essential oil. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free bottle of LIFE 9 PROBIOTIC and all of the above.


PINE essential oil, 15 mL 
  • Spring clean the entire house with this evergreen oil. Add to your Thieves Household Cleaner, the mop bucket, wool dryer balls, and your DIY room sprays.
  • Support the airways. Add Pine to a roller and dilute and roll over the chest and back as desired.

LIFE 9 PROBIOTIC essential oil, 5 mL

Support overall health and wellness daily with this foundational supplement. Probiotics are a cornerstone of health, and Life 9 is an incredible, high-potency probiotic that supports immune and digestive health.

For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in April .

Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? 
Check out this post to see all the things.

Want to get the most out of your new oils? Check out these posts on the Lavender Life Blog:
FAQs:
What is March's Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Subscribe to Save program, you'll also earn loyalty  points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on Subscribe to Save.

Not sure what to do to get these freebies? Click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Cheat Sheet for Healthy Hormones

Hormone Health Cheat Sheet

Not sure where to start when it comes to supporting healthy hormones? Check out these suggestions and learn more with the individual product spotlight linked below.

The endocrine system is a network of glands throughout the body that makes hormones - insulin, thyroid hormone, cortisol, sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) and more. The hormones made the endocrine system are responsible for almost every cell, organ, and function in the body.

Adrenal, thyroid and sex hormones work in a cycle together. Thyroid hormone affects sex hormones. Adrenal hormones affect thyroid hormones. Sex hormones affect adrenal hormones. So when one part of the cycle isout of balance, there are consequences for the entire endocrine system.

Thyroid & Adrenals
The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys and are know for the 'flight or fight' response. This response is natural and necessary. It protects us when in high stress situation (like running from a lion), but the constant stress of daily life often keeps our adrenals on overdrive.

The thyroid gland perfumes a myriad of tasks in the body. It regulates metabolism, energy, body temperature, and hormone production which impacts just about every other body system in some way. Thyroid support is always important, but it is especially so for women aged 25-45 and before/during/after pregnancy.

Thyroid - try ThyrominNingxia Red, and EndoFlex

Sex Hormones
Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play a huge role in our overall health - everything from reproduction to muscle tone to mood to energy levels. Chronic stress, improper nutrition, low Vitamin D levels, and unhealthy gut balance and yeast overgrowth can all negatively affect estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

Menstrual Cycle
When estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are out of balance, it can cause some pretty uncomfortable symptoms during the monthly cycle. Other factors for painful periods include overall inflammation and even dietary sensitives. This topic is multifactorial, but here are a few options when it comes to balancing and supporting menstrual cycles.

For more on these products, check out these these blog posts linked below.
And make up this DIY Stress Recovery Serum to support your hormones and emotions this month and beyond.

Want to support your hormones, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

DIY Stress Recovery Serum

DIY Stress Recovery Serum

It's no secret that emotional and psychological stress can wreak physical havoc on the body. We've all heard of the 'mind body connection' and probably have our own stories of how something has gone downhill physically during times of stress. Even current scientific has connected stress to physical ailments. And lately stress seems to be the theme of the world... for us, for our kids, for our circumstances...

So, what do we do about it? We find ways to effectively process stress and we support our bodies DAILY with supplements, high quality nutrition and essential oils. And this simple DIY is one that you will want to always keep on hand for daily adrenal support.

DIY Stress Recovery Serum (aka daily love for your adrenals)
The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys and are known for the 'fight or flight' response.. which is great if we're running from a lion. But constant stress of daily life keeps them on overdrive! Give them some love and keep them going strong. Apply over the lower back every morning and before bed each evening.

  • 4 oz glass dropper bottle
  • Castor Oil (see note below)
  • 25 drops Nutmeg
  • 20 drops Clove
  • 20 drops Frankincense
  • 20 drops Rosemary
NOTE: You can use any carrier oil, but castor oil is specifically chosen as the fatty acids in castor oil allow the essential oils to be easily absorbed through he skin. High quality, cold-pressed castor oil can help your body to detoxify and improve circulation.

Let's take a quick look at the oils in the serum...

  • Nutmeg - THE essential oil for adrenal support, Nutmeg helps process and balance feelings of Exhaustion - which makes perfect sense. When our stress response system is on overdrive, how could we feel anything BUT exhausted? And when we are exhausted we are more prone to injury and illness.
  • Frankincense - is a versatile oil that supports immunity, helps the body process inflammation and works as an antioxidant in the body. Frankincense has long been used for its powerful health-supporting properties, and has been used 'to treat every conceivable ill known to man.'
  • Clove - THE Essential oil for powerful antioxidant support. Clove has an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of 1,078,700 (read: Clove is able to absorb and mitigate a LOT of free radicals. It's ability to do so is basically OFF the charts.) Why antioxidants? Because they help boost immunity and allow the body to repair cellular damage caused by the environment, injury and - you guessed it - stress!
  • Rosemary - one of the components of the 'Four Thieves Vinegar' and the Thieves essential oil blend. Rosemary has wonderful cleansing properties, supports the liver and helps support healthy blood pressure levels, which all connect to the adrenals through the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-axis).
Use this adrenal serum daily over the lower back in the morning and before bedtime for stress recovery.

Want to try this DIY Stress Recovery Serum, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

PV Assist is Back - March 2022

PV Assist is Back!

PV Assist is your vitural best friend/assistant. Its a lifesaver when there's a last minute change with your subscription and works as a security check to make sure you get all those free promo items (like the ones above) you're looking forward to and don't lose out on any points!

PV Assist automatically adds items of your choice to your monthly subscription orders to help meet your PV goal. If an item on your order goes out of sock, PV Assist will add the first item or items from your list to replace it. Once your usual item is back in stock, this helpful feature will revert your order back as usual. EASY BUTTON!

Have to skip an order? No worries! PV Assist won't activate if you hit 'skip' or delete all products in your subscription for the month.

Here's how to set up your PV Assistant:

  • Visit My Account and look under Subscriptions. PV Assist is located next to the "Show All" option.
  • Under PV Assist Summary, activate the feature by clicking the button, which will turn green.
  • Set your PV goal amount to your desired PB order goal.
  • Add products that will least meet your PV goal. When your PV total of products added is the same as your PV goal, you will see a checkbox. (If you need to add more items, you will see an X.)
  • Adjust your replacement product priority. PV Assist will substitute items starting at the top of the list and moving to the bottom, so use the arrows to adjust which items you would be most interested in receiving as replacements for out-of-stock items. Only products available on subscription can be added.
  • There is not limit to how many products you can add to PV Assistant, so its recommended to choose several items over the limit to make sure you always hit your PV goal.
Once you've customized your settings, get ready to kick back, relax, and let the rewards of hitting your PV goal roll in! 

Want to get started? Click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Essentials for March 2022

Spring Refresh Essentials

With its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, March brings the promise of spring, of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh ourselves.

Join us as we use these items this month and beyond to freshen our spaces, our spirits and our health!

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub - for kitchens, baths & beyond
Lushious Lemon essential oil blend - a bright, happy spring blend
Thieves Household Cleaner - for effective, plant-powered cleaning
Thieves Laundry Soap - for fresh, clean laundry with none of the toxins
Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil - a fresh, crisp favorite
DetoxZyme - to freshen and cleanse from the inside out


Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub

We LOVE this all-natural scrub for the kitchen, bath and beyond. Brighten your sink and ditch the sink with this plant-powered favorite. This chlorine-free all-purpose cleaner is safe for use on porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze and chrome and is infused with the germ-fighting power of Thieves essential oil.

  • Easily cleans cookware, stove cooktops, countertops, tile, grout, bathtubs, faucets, toilets, backsplashes, barbecue grills, outdoor patio furniture, and exteriors without scratching
  • Removes grease, dirt, grime, residue, and tough stains from most surfaces without harsh chemical smells or residue
  • Formulated without harmful chemicals, synthetic surfactants, phosphates, synthetic perfumes or dyes, gluten-containing ingredients, or artificial colors or fragrances

Learn more about the Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub in the March's Ditch & Switch post.


Lushious Lemon Essential oil blend

This blend of Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, Lemon, and Spearmint is the perfect springtime blend. With a sweet, citrusy aroma with floral and minty undertones, this premade blend helps neutralize unwanted odors and uplift the spirits. 

Bright and fresh, this blend will brighten any space - diffuse it, add it to DIYs and even clean with it. Happiness in a bottle.

Learn more about Lushious Lemon essential oil blend:

Thieves Household Cleaner 

The real MVP of natural cleaning, this plan-based formula contains only naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients.

Effective, economical and safe for kids and pets. That's about all we need to know, but this all-star product just keeps getting better.

  • Ultra-concentrated and non-abrasive, Thieves Household Cleaner is perfect for just about any surface
  • Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend
  • Rinse clean without leaving residue
  • Safe to use around children and pets as directed
  • Provides an effective, deep clean with the power of naturally derived, plant-based ingredients that lift dirt, pet stains, dried-on food, grime, and more
Learn more about Thieves Household Cleaner:

Thieves Laundry Soap

Designed to be powerful and efficient, this concentrated 32-ounce bottle of Thieves Laundry Soap can clean up to 64 loads of clothing, making it an economical favorite. Harnessing the power of stain-fighting enzymes and Thieves essential oil blend, this plant-based formula is straightforward clean with no surprises and not synthetics.

  • Fee from SLS, dyes, petrochemicals, formaldehyde, phosphates, synthetic perfumes, chlorine, and optical brighteners
  • Compatible with high-efficiency washing machines and safe for colors, whites, and delicates
  • Safe and gentle enough to be poured directly onto clothing as a pre-treatment
  • Natural enzymes combat dirt, stains, and strong odors
  • Formulated gentle, plant-based cleaners that are safe for sensitive skin
Read more about the Thieves Laundry Soap:

Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil

Whether you're whipping up some fresh DIYs or needing a little airway support for all the blooming flowers, Eucalyptus Radiata is perfect this time of year.

Try adding it to dryer balls for fresh, crisp laundry or soaking in a tub with Epsom Salt and E. Radiata to soothe sore muscles, or diffuse it and breathe in deeply to open up the airways.

Read more about this Eucalyptus Radiata:

DetoxZyme

Freshen up from the inside out with this daily enzyme supplement that gently detoxes the system. There is so much in our daily life that can weigh down our systems, and DetoxZyme helps our bodies process it out so we can get the most of our nutrition and keep function well.

Read more about this incredible enzyme in this month's Supplement Spotlight blog.

Want to try the essentials for March (Thieves Kitchen & Bath ScrubLushious Lemon essential oil blendThieves Household CleanerThieves Laundry Soap, and Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

DIY Household & Garden Plants

DIY Household & Garden Plants

Spring is just around the corner, and we are ready to fill our window sills and gardens with new greenery for the season! Whether you are planting vegetables, flowers, herbs, or freshening your space with houseplants, these simple essential oil-infused DIYs will be your new best friends.

DIY Pest Spray

  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 8 oz distilled water
  • 8 oz alcohol-free witch hazel
  • 20 drops Peppermint
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus
  • 15 drops Hyssop
  • 15 drops Pine
    Spray directly onto plants and soil as desired or needed. You can also spray a sponge with this solution and clean the plant leaves.
    To deter mice, squirrels, etc place a few drops undiluted peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place it near your plants or on the perimeter of your garden.
DIY Mildew Spray

  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 8 oz distilled water
  • 8 oz alcohol-free witch hazel
  • 20 drops Tea Tree
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Thieves
    Spray directly onto plants and soil. Plant leaves can be sensitive to this b lend, so don't over apply and avoid spraying in direct sunlight.
    If you need to apply to the leaves, spray onto a damp cloth and gently wipe the leaves as needed.
Customized sprays (depending on need)

For each recipe, mix 16 oz distilled water or 50/50 water/witch hazel and a total of up to 50 drops of essential oil.

Ants - Peppermint
Aphids - Peppermint, Sandalwood, Grand Fir
Beetles - Peppermint, Thyme
Caterpillars - Peppermint
Chiggers - Lavender, Lemongrass, Thyme
Cutworms - Thyme
Fleas - Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Pine
Flies - Basil, Clove, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Thyme
Gnats - Peppermint, Lavender, Patchouli
Mosquitos - Lavender, Lemongrass, Geranium
Moths - Lavender, Peppermint
Plant Lice - Peppermint, Tea Tree, Thieves
Slugs - Grand Fir, Lavender, Pine
Snails - Patchouli, Grand Fir, Peppermint, Pine
Spiders - Peppermint
Weevils - Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedarwood

Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these garden DIYs, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

DetoxZyme Supplement Spotlight - March 2021

Supplement Spotlight

DetoxZyme


We all heard how important healthy digestion is to overall health, so we want to support it well. Much like a car runs better with proper fuel and maintenance, our bodies need high quality fuel and daily support. One way we can do that is with enzymes like DetoxZyme. 


Just a Dose of DetoxZyme

  • Promotes detoxification and cleansing
  • Vegetarian-friendly formula
  • Fast acting enzymes help break down after eating to support digestion
  • Helps provide relief of occasional symptoms such as fullness, pressure, bloating, gas, pain and/or minor cramping
  • Works synergistically with a cleansing program
DetoxZyme is a blend of enzymes and essential oils formulated to promote detoxification and cleansing, which helps support normal digestive function. DetoxZyme contains powerful essential oils like cumin, anise, and fennel that work synergistically with fast acting, powerful enzymes to help break down food and assimilate nutrients after eating and help mitigate symptoms of digestive upset.

This formulation works to complete the digestive process, improve mineral absorption from food, improve gallbladder and liver function, prevent yeast overgrowth and detoxify the gastrointestinal tract.

  • Amylase - a powerful starch-digesting enzyme that prevents fermentation of starches in the digestive system
  • Invertase - splits the sugar sucrose into glucose and fructose
  • Protease 4.5 - protein-digesting enzymes that are stable in the varying pH conditions of the digestive tract, also fight off bacteria, yeast and parasites in the intestines
  • Glucoamylase - enzyme that breaks down starches into glucose
  • Bromelain - proteolytic enzyme found in pineapple that supports carbohydrate digestion
  • Phytase - an enzyme necessary for breaking down the minerals such as zinc, magnesium and potassium found in grains, nuts, seeds, and other foods
  • Lipase - a fat-dissolving enzyme that promotes excretion of toxins
DetoxZyme & Emotions

When our bodies are overloaded with toxins or weighed down from constantly filtering everything we throw at it, things become sluggish. This not only affects our physical health; it takes a toll on us emotionally as well. This often manifests as feeling lethargic, sluggish, unmotivated or simply down. Cleansing and detoxing our systems can have profound effects on our emotional health as well.

How To Use:

Take 2 capsules 3 times daily between meals or as needed

Join us this month as we use DetoxZyme capsules to support our physical and emotional health and wellness.


Want to try DETOXZYME, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Lushious Lemon - Oil of the Month March 2022

OOTMLushious Lemon

Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in March!

Brighten your day and freshen your home with the crisp, happy, citrusy aroma of Lushious Lemon essential oil blend. This blend features bright, uplifting oils - Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Ylang Ylang, and Spearmint - in perfect combination that brings a bit of sunshine to your day while removing any unwanted orders at the same time.


Just a Drop of Lushious Lemon

  • Has a bright, fresh, uplifting aroma
  • A great way to brighten and freshen your space
  • Can be diffused throughout your home to create a positive atmosphere
  • Features Lemon Myrtle essential oil, known for its odor-neutralizing properties
  • Includes Ylang Ylang essential oil, known for its joyful flora aroma
  • Has a sweet, citrusy aroma with floral and minty undertones
  • Makes a great addition to bath and body DIYs
  • Adds a lovely citrus twist to home and cleaning DIYs
Bath & Body Works has nothing on this incredible scent! Lushious Lemon essential oil blend can rival any candle in its ability to freshen a space, and it comes without all the toxins of a scented candle. Plus, this bright, happy blend is infused into a hand soap and a hand lotion, so we get all the good stuff and none of the bad!

Background
Lushious Lemon essential oil blend features Lemon essential oil that is cold pressed from fruit grown on the Amanzi Amahle Cooperative Farm in South Africa, as well as Lemon Myrtle essential oil that is extracted from steam-distilled leaves of the myrtle plant. Floral Ylang Ylang, obtained from plants grown in Madagascar, and cool Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus round out the aroma, adding a touch of herbal depth.

Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits.
  • Gamma-terpinene - a potential antioxidant, Chinese medicine believes that this constituent may halt the advance of unwelcome microbes, reducing the risk of colds and 'flu-like symptoms.'
  • Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
  • Eucalyptus - it has a distinctive, fresh aroma that has a calming effect on the user when applied in aromatherapy.
Lushious Lemon & Emotions
This blend is a wonderful choice for encouraging joyful, abundant thoughts and emotions. Ylang Ylang is well known for its use in aromatherapy to help release stress and anxiety, and is especially helpful when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Lemon and Lemon Myrtle have a cleansing, uplifting scent that is wonderful for processing feelings of frustration or lack. The crisp scent of Spearmint and Eucalyptus is also good for releasing physical and emotional tension. So when you combine all these oils into one blend, you have a wonderful option for emotional support.

Product Options
Daily Habits with Lushious Lemon
Note: As with citrus oils, avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying Lushious Lemon topically.

Household

Make a DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray for refreshing lines and mattresses with each sheet change or every time you make the bed. Switch up the oils as you like. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lushious Lemon & Lavender
  • Fill the rest with water
Diffuse it to neutralize unwanted odors throughout the home and fill your space with it cheerful aroma.

Add 40 drops of Lushious Lemon to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a fresh, spring scent.

Add Lushious Lemon to dryer balls for fresh, citrusy smelling laundry. Use 3 drops per wool dryer ball.

Use Lushious Lemon in this DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with an airtight lid, add:
  • 1.5 cups Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 40 drops Lushious Lemon
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To Use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add your clothes and normal amount of laundry detergent.
Personal Care & Beauty

Inhale Lushious Lemon for a mid-afternoon reminder of sunny days.

Diffuse Lushious Lemon (or one of the blends below) while you journal, meditate and process any feelings of lack, frustration or low confidence.

Make the bright, luxe scent part of your signature personal fragrance.

Add it to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex in a roll-on bottle and apply topically to your chest and the crown of your head to promote feelings of joy and ease.

Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Use alone or pair it with Vanilla, Lavender, Grapefruit, or Bergamot.

Make this Sunny Days perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Grapefruit, & Bergamot
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Whip up a Spring Blossom room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10 drops Tangerine or Orange
  • 10 drops Joy or Gernaium
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with water
Diffuse

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit. We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the bright, fresh scent of Lushious Lemon.

  • Good morning - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Peppermint
  • Fresh Flowers - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops each Geranium & Grapefruit
  • Greenhouse - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Cypress
  • Cloudy Day - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Vetiver
  • Fresh Rain - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Clove
Companion Products

Want to see more uses for Lushious Lemon? Check out the blog post on How to Use from August 2021.

Join us in using Lushious Lemon essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Lushious Lemon essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.


As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub - Ditch and Switch March 2021


Ditch & Switch Cleaning Scrubs for

THIEVES KITCHEN & BATH SCRUB


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we make a simple swap with a big impact. Ditch conventional (and even 'natural') cleaning scrubs for the Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub.

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub is the perfect naturally derived cleaner: tough on messes and safe for your family. You get the power of a surface scrub without all the harmful chemical smells and residue in conventional options.


Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub gains its tough scrubbing power from nepheline syenite, a naturally occurring mineral from Canada; baking soda that gently absorbs orders; sodium per carbonate that releases oxygen when combined with water, providing a powerful boost of cleaning power against tough stains; and Young Living's signature Thieves blend.

Why we Love It
  • Chlorine-free, all-purpose cleaner that is safe for use on porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corain, brass, bronze, and chrome.
  • Easily cleans cookware, stove cooktops, countertops, tile, grout, bathtubs, faucets, toilets, backsplashes, barbecue grills, outdoor patio furniture, and exteriors without scratching.
  • Removes grease, dirt, grime, residue, and tough stains from most surfaces without harsh chemical smells or residue.
  • Formulated without harmful chemicals, synthetic surfactants, phosphates, synthetic perfumes or dyes, gluten-containing ingredients, or artificial colors or fragrances.

Thieves Scrub vs. Conventional Options

Have you heard of the term 'greenwashing'? It is when companies throw a catch phrase or use a certain packaging to trick consumers into thinking they are purchasing a natural product - when in reality, what they are buying isn't natural at all.

Unfortunately, the majority of the 'natural' cleaning brands out there do  this, which is a huge reason we love the Thieves Home products. No phthalates, parabens, bleach, formaldehyde, or toxic chemicals in these products - just the power of plants.

Another big issue with conventional cleaners is fragrance. Fragrance is a very loosely defined term when it comes to use in personal care and household products. Fragrance and synthetic perfumes are problematic because companies aren't required to disclose the exact ingredients in the fragrances. Even 'natural fragrance' is problematic. Just because something is natural, doesn't mean we want to rub it on our skin (ie: formaldehyde - a naturally occurring compound that we don't want on our skin!) As the world leader in essential oils, Young Living utilizes the scent of the pure essential oils instead of fragrance, plus these oils have incredible properties of their own!

Thieves Scrub Key Ingredients
  • Nepheline syenite - A naturally occurring mineral responsibly mined in Canada, it is formed from molten magma and is similar to granite. It provides the scrubbing power to remove tough stains without scratching.
  • Sodium bicarbonate - Commonly known as baking soda, this powder helps remove odors and gently cleanse.
  • Sodium per carbonate - An effective, safer alternative to chlorine bleach, this ingredient releases oxygen to lift stains and dirt.
  • Citric acid - This natural ingredient helps tackle tough hard-water surface stains.
  • Thieves essential oil blend - Thieves is a Young Living signature blend that features purifying essential oils known for their immune support, refreshing breathing experience, and cleansing properties.

To Use:

  • Sprinkle Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub onto a wet surface or sponge. Rub the surface with a cloth or sponge for a sparkling clean, then rinse.
  • Use it to naturally tackle soap scum, built-up grease and grime, and hard-water stains in the kitchen and bathroom.
  • Keep it on hand for cleaning ovens, grills, and barbecues as well.

Join us this month as we clean our homes with the plant power of Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub. 

Want to try THIEVES KITCHEN & BATH SCRUB, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

How to Use March's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
March's Gifts with Purchase

It's a new month, so it's time to get motivated with March's rewards! Pursue your dreams with a little help from these inspiring Young Living products. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use this month's incredible freebies! And there's a special gift you can share too!

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List resource for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!

10% off Enrollment Coupon (100 PV)

Friends don't let friend miss out on good things - especially good things at a discount! Share your love of Young Living oils and products with this !0% off voucher.
  • YOU place a 100 PV or more Shop or Subscribe to Save order, YOUR FRIEND gets a discount.
  • Share the voucher with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment.
  • You will be emailed the unique code within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!
  • You can earn up to two codes in the month of March.
  • See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.

Envision Essential Oil Blend

Envision essential oil blend combines Black Spruce, Geranium, Orange, Lavender, Sage, and Rose for an aroma that stimulates feelings of intuitive creativity and resourcefulness, encouraging renewed faith in visualization the future and awakening your inner drive necessary to achieve your dreams.

  • Add Envision to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
  • Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.
  • Diffuse or apply Envision topically for its aroma to offer feelings of creativity and resourcefulness.
  • Add a drop to the palms of your hands, rub them together, and hold them up to your nose and inhale (make a scent tent with your hands).
  • Apply 1-2 drops to your forehead, edge of ears, wrists, neck, temples, feet or desired location as needed to inspire clarity and intuition.
  • Add a few drops to unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.
Try this The Future is Bright roller blend. Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired.
  • 10 drops each: Envision, Valor, Tangerine
  • Fill with carrier oil
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 25 drops Envision
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Use Envision to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a a fresh, floral scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Envision
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Envision
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • filtered water
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds or rose petals (optional)
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 30-40 drops Envision
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Add Envision to wool dryer balls for a floral, spring aroma.

Use Envision in your homemade DIY beeswax jar candles for a fresh, springtime scent.

Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils or use it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends.
Goal Getter - 4 drops Envision, 3 drops each Valor & Lime
Inspired - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops Envision
Focused - 4 drops Envision, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Tangerine

Clarity Essential Oil Blend

Clarity essential oil blend features 12 essential oils for an aroma that promotes feelings of stability, focus, and a sense of productivity for the mind - Basil, Cardamom, Rosemary, Peppermint, Coriander, Geranium, Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, and Palmarosa and helps generate a focused environment to help clear the mind of unnecessary distractions and encourage concentration.

  • Dilute Clarity with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and apply it to the back of the neck and templates to create an atmosphere conductive to work or study.
  • Pair with Peppermint, Cedar wood or GeneYus for an extra boost.
Try this Level Headed Rollerball. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 25 drops Clarity
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • 5 drops Clove
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Make this Focus Rollerball for use during work or school. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 25 drops Clarity
  • 10 drops each Cedarwood, Brain Power or GeneYus
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Diffuse or apply it topically with dilution to enhance your yoga and meditation practice and assist in learning the mind.

Use Clarity with breath work and/or exercise to kick-start your day.

Diffuse or inhale it from the bottle while at work, school, or during study to stay on task and create a focused environment.

Apply Clarity layered with Brain Power on the back of the neck or chest as desired for focus.

Add 5 drops of Clarity to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin or relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Clarity essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Use Clarity to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, crisp scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC. Bonus points for journaling, reading a motivational book or goal setting while you soak:
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Clarity
  • 10 drops each Lemon & Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Add an herbaceous twist to your Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster with this fresh, herbaceous blend. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 30 drops Clarity essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essentia oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Clarity
  • 20 drops Lemon or more Clarity
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Diffuse this crisp, fresh blend all month long.
Empowered - 5 drops Clarity, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Jade Lemon
Calm & Confident - 4 drops each Clarity, Rosemary, & Eucalyptus
Freshen Up - 4 drops Clarity, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Clove, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark

En-R-Gee Essential Oil Blend

En-R-Gee essential oil blend is a combination of Rosemary, Juniper, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Idaho Grand Fir, Clove, and Black Pepper for an invigorating aromatic boost when preparing for any of life's challenges or demanding performances when you need it most.

  • Diffuse En-R-Gee during your morning ritual to jump-start to your day.
  • Apply it topically to feel inspired and ready to take action on the world.
  • Pair with citrus oils like Tangerine or Lime or with crisp oils like Peppermint or Eucalyptus.
  • Diffuse it while focusing on work or studies.
  • Diffuse it during long drives or late-night study sessions for an invigorating aroma that will help you push through.
Add a couple of drops to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into temples, bottoms of feet, or the back of the neck before a challenging activity for an exhilarating scent.

  • Create an application ritual for your mornings:
  • Diffuse Motivation + Tangerine as you get ready for the day
  • Apply the Energizer Bunny rollerball or diluted En-R-Gee to the spine and bottom of the feet.
  • Place a drop of Envision on the crown of the head.
  • Roll Clarity on the back of the neck.
  • Apply Valor to the chest and wrists as a daily perfume.
Try this Energizer Bunny Rollerball. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 25 drops En-R-Gee
  • 15 drops each Peppermint, Tangerine, & Lime
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply to the back of the neck, spine, and bottom of the feet as desired.
Make this DIY Adrenal Love Serum to support the endocrine and adrenal system (stress response). To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 35 drops En-R-Gee
  • 10 drops each Rosemary, Clove & Nutmeg (or use more En-R-Gee)
  • Fill with castor oil
    Apply over the lower back daily before bed OR morning and evening.
Make this Focused rollerball for use during work or school.
  • 25 drops En-R-Gee
  • 10 drops each Clarity & Cedarwood
  • fill with a carrier of choice
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Use En-R-Gee to make invigorating DIY Oil-infused Shower Melts.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Add 5 drops En-R-Gee to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin or relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops En-R-Gee essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this Invigorating Peppermint Food Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 drops En-R-Gee
  • 2 drops Peppermint (optional)
    Mix ingredients well, then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with a warm, damp towel and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Diffuse this vibrant oil to help put some pep in your step:
Morning Sunshine - 3 drops each En-R-Gee, Lemon, Jade Lemon, & Tangerine
Work Space - 4 drops En-R-Gee, 3 drops each Tangerine & Peppermint
Crisp & Clean - 3 drops En-R-Gee, Peppermint & Eucalyptus

Roller Bottle Set, 3 Count

Take your favorite essential oils and blends with you with these rollers! Simply add your desired essential oil(s), top with a carrier and roll on as desired.

Rollerball blend ideas:
  • Wellness Blend - 10-20 drops each Thieves, Oregano, Geranium, Lemon & Frankincense
  • Focus Blend - 20 drops each Clarity, Lemon, Peppermint, & EN-R-Gee
  • Calming Blend - 20 drops each Motivation, Lavender & Tangerine
  • Bravery Blend - 25 drops each Valor & Tangerine
  • Or any roller blend listed above!
Popular Carrier Oils:

Valor Essential Oil Blend

Valor essential oil blend features Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, and Geranium and was formulated based on historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply plant extracts and botanicals to instill feelings of courage and confidence before going into battle.

  • Apply Valor to the bottoms of your feed and/or the back of your neck to unwind before bed.
  • Apply it to the back of your neck for an aroma that inspires feelings of confidence.
  • Refresh throughout the day by directly inhaling Valor or massaging it onto your neck, chest, or hands and wrists.
  • Apply over the back and muscles to enhance massage or chiropractic adjustments.
  • Diffuse and/or wear Valor as a perfume or cologne during work, school, or stressful moments.
  • Add to diffuser jewelry to provide emotional support throughout the day. This is a great practice for kids with school day or other butterflies.
Make a Sweet Dreams rollerball. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Valor, & Tangerine
  • fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make a Keep Calm & Shine On rollerball for a daily perfume:
  • 20 drops Valor, Bergamot, Tangerine, & Grapefruit
  • fill with a carrier of choice
Make a Unicorn Rollerball for emotional support:
  • 20 drops each Valor, Joy, Bergamot, Patchouli, & Stress Away
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Make a simple cologne roller or spray with Valor. Other great additions include: Idaho Blue Spruce, Bergamot, Cedarwood, & Northern Lights Black Spruce.

Add 5 drops of Valor to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin or relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Valor essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Make this Empowering Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Frankincense
  • 25 drops Valor
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Harness the power of Valor in this blend and make a DIY Facial Serum. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Valor
  • 10-15 drops each Frankincense or Elemi, Cedarwood (for dry skin), Geranium (for brightening) & Manuka
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - Valor, Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination. (For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce.)
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Check out these other essential oil combinations of the Hand Salve from November, December, January, and February.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (Valor, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 3 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Valor
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Use Valor to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a grounding woodsy scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this woodsy blend any time of day:
Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Tangerine & Frankincense
Moon & Stars - 3 drops each Valor, Patchouli, Lavender & Tangerine
Calm & Collected - 5 drops each Valor & Stress Away
Blueberry Pie - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Cinnamon Bark & Vanilla
Winter Sleep - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Cedarwood & Lavender

Motivation Essential Oil Blend

Motivation essential oil blend combines Roman Chamomile, Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang, and Lavender. It has a powerful scent that may stimulate feelings of action and accomplishment, providing positive energy to help overcome feelings of fear and procrastination. 

  • Apply 1-2 drops to your forehead, edge of ears, wrists, neck, templates, feet, or desired location as needed to inspire clarity and motivation.
  • Add a few drops to unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.
Make a perfume rollerball with Motivation and your favorite citrus oil - Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon or Lime. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Motivation blend
  • 15-20 drops citrus essential oil
  • Fill the rest with a carrier oil
Try this Goal Getter rollerball blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Motivation blend
  • 10 drops Envision blend
  • 5 drops each Grapefruit & Bergamot
  • fill a carrier of choice
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this DIY Salt Scrub:
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 15 drops Motivation
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Motivation
  • 10 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a some motivation to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Motivation
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • filtered water
Use Motivation in your homemade DIY beeswax jar candles for a fresh, inspiring scent.

Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds or rose petals
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 30-40 drops Motivation
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Diffuse this uplifting blend all month long:
Calm & Collected - 5 drops Motivation, 3 drops each Lavender & Grapefruit
Open Heart - 4 drops each Motivation, Vanilla & Lavender
Welcome Home - 4 drops Motivation, 3 drops each Tangerine & Bergamot
Refresh & Renew - 4 drops Motivation, 3 drops Jade Lemon, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark

Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

How to Use Feb's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
February's Gifts with Purchase

Share the love with February's Gift With Purchase. Whether you're looking forward to a special Valentine's Day with the one you love or simply string positive to get through the last month of winter chill, February's gifts are all about self-care and becoming the best version of yourself. And there's a special gift you can share too.

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List resource for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!

10% off Enrollment Coupon (100 PV)

Friends don't let friend miss out on good things - especially good things at a discount! Share your love of Young Living oils and products with this !0% off voucher.
  • YOU place a 100 PV or more Shop or Subscribe to Save order, YOUR FRIEND gets a discount.
  • Share the voucher with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment.
  • You will be emailed the unique code within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!
  • You can earn up to two codes in the month of February.
  • See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang is THE oil for love and connection! Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma and was historically to adorn a newly married couple's bed on the wedding night. Known for reducing stress, some find it beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.

  • This floral, balanced oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. Add Ylang Ylang to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
  • Diffuse Ylang Ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce.
Diffuse Ylang Ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy. Try this Date Night Blend:
  • 5 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 3 drops Tangerine
Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.

Add a few drops of unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.

Add Ylang Ylang to your daily moisturizer to support radiant skin. Try this DIY Beauty Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • Jojoba or argan oil
Add to a shampoo or create a hair spray or mask to promote thick, glossy hair. They this DIY Hair Mask:
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 5 drops Cedarwood
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Apply over the heart to reduce stress and encourage healthy blood pressure.

Try this Don't Worry, Be Happy roller blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each - Peace & Calming, Joy, Ylang Ylang and Orange
  • fill with carrier oil
  • Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC.
  • 1/3 cup Epsom salt
  • 4 drops Peppermint
  • 3 drops Thieves
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 1 drop each Tea Tree, Elemi, or Frankincense
  • 1-2 tsp AlkaLime
    Step 1 - Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid. 
    Step 2 - Pour the mixture in your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet.
    Step 3 - Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until dissolved.
    Step 4 - Soak your feet for 20-30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang Ylang Salt Scrub:
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 20 drops Lemon or Lavender
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 m minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Use Ylang Ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils ours it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends.
  • Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint + 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
  • Pretty Woman - 5 drops Stress Away + 3 drops each Ylang Ylang, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Citrus Shine - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
  • Feeling Fine - 6 drops Christmas Spirit + 2 drops Orange + 1 drop Ylang Ylang
  • Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Nutmeg + 1 drop Cassia

One Heart Essential Oil Blend

One heart is a lovely blend of Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Lime, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Ocotea and Valor that encourages a bright outlook on life and opens your heart to love and service for others. Use this blend to help encourage unity and connection with your community and create a calming, uplifting environment.

  • Ylang Ylang from Ecuador has a sweet, romantic aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents germacrene and alpha-farnesene.
  • Lemon and Lime have an uplifting, fresh aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituent limonene.
  • Northern Lights Black Spruce is rich and invigorating and contains the naturally occurring constituents bornyl acetate, camphene, alpha pinene.
  • Ocotea from Ecuador is delightfully spicy and contains the naturally occurring constituent beta-caryophyllene.
  • Valor has a woodsy, grounding aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents alpha pinene, beta pinene, bornyl acetate, and camphene.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 30-40 drops One Heart
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Make a perfume roller with One Heart and your favorite citrus oil - Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon or Lime. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add 30 drops One Heart and 15-20 drops citrus oil.

Bring a little light to your body butter by combining One Heart and Grapefruit in this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 15 drops One Heart
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Diffuse this uplifting blend to foster connection all month long.
  • Love You Lots - Grapefruit, Lemon, One Heart
  • Open Heart - Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, One Heart
  • Welcome Home - Lavender, Vanilla, One Heart

YL Pink Glass Dropper Bottle

  • Use this beautiful glass dropper for a diffuser blend or other DIY.
  • Set your diffuser up for success! Place a water decanter and pre-made diffuser blend beside your diffuser for easy filling.
  • Use this dropper bottle to share your favorite diffuse blend with a friend!
  • Gift this bottle filled with your favorite diffuser blend to a friend along with a beautiful Desert Mist diffuser.

Lavender Calming Bath Bombs

Relax at the end of the day and pamper your skin with Young Living's Lavender Calming Bath Bombs.

Drop a bath bomb into a tub filled with warm water. Breathe in the aroma to promote feelings of peace and tranquility. Incorporate as part of your night time routine to relax and unwind.

Make an at-home spa night for yourself and/or someone you love:
  • Add Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Idaho Blue Spruce to the bathroom diffuser.
  • Run a hot bath with a Lavender Calming Bath Bomb.
  • Add some Lavender or Evening Peace Bath Gel for bubbles
  • Light some beeswax candles (here is a fun recipe for a DIY Beeswax Candle from November)
  • Turn on some soft music
  • Enjoy yourself and revel in doing some self care for your self!
Whip up a few Galetine's Day gifts and share some love with your friends. Pair a Lavender Calming Bath Bomb with a Lavender or Grapefruit Lip Balm, a Tranquil or Stress Away Roller and a pair of cute, cozy socks for a simple but thoughtful gift. Other paring ideas so your friends can make an at-home spa for themselves:
  • Bath bomb + any roll-on or DIY perfume blend
  • Bath bomb + a good book + diffuser blend
  • Bath bomb + diffuser + diffuser blend
  • Bath bomb + CBD Beauty Boost
  • Bath bomb + BLOOM collection

Elemi Essential Oil 

Elemi essential oil comes from the same botanical family as Frankincense and Myrrh. It has similar properties and benefits - from skin care to aromatic use during prayer or meditation. Substitute this oil for Frankincense in any of your favorite recipes.

Add Elemi to your skincare routine. Simple place a few drops in your palm and mix with a carrier oil of choice for a simple and effective face serum.

Make a DIY Facial Serum. To a 2 oz dropper bottle (see the YL Pink Glass dropper above!), add:
  • 30 drops Elemi
  • 10-25 drops each - Myrrh, Blue Tansy, Cedarwood (for dry skin), Geranium (for brightening), and Manuka (optional)
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination. (For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce.)
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Check out these other essential oil combinations of the Hand Salve from NovemberDecember, and January.
Make this Winter Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (Elemi, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 3 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Elemi
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Make a simple DIY Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve (above). Add all to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Elemi essential oil
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Make a Sweet Dreams Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, and Elemi essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Diffuse this earthly oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home.
Zen Space - 5 drops Elemi, 3 drops Sage, 3 drops Lavender
Sweet Dreams - 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Elemi
Calm & Collected - 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint, Lemon and Elemi

Geranium Essential Oil

This floral oil is amazing for skin care, immune health and much more!

Make this Peonies Roller Blend (also makes a great diffuser blend) to wear as perfume. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Grapefruit
  • 2 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
  • 2 drops Lime
  • Carrier oil of choice
Make these lovely Citrus Rind Diffusers (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix the sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the sea salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.

Grapefruit & Geranium
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Sage
  • 1.5 cups coarse sea salt
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary Geranium
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 15 drops Rosemary
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5-7 drops Geranium
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Geranium Lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Lime
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Pinch of salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Add Geranium essential oil to your skincare routine. Try this Gentle Bentonite Clay Cleanser & Mask. Mix everything together and store in a glass jar.
  • 4 tbsp Bentonite clay
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp calendula powder
  • 2 tsp chamomile powder
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder
    To Use - Place a nickel size amount of powder in your palm. Add a drop or two of Geranium and a little water to form a paste. Apply to face and neck and let sit for 2-5 minutes to cleanse or up to 10 minutes as a mask. Rinse with warm water.
Make this amazing T-Zone Roller to use on oily areas of skin or to spot treat problem areas or acne. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 10 drops Manuka or Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay mask for an at-home facial.
  • 1/4 cup fresh, organic cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp Rhassoul Clay
  • 1 tsp organic Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 5 drops each of Elemi and Geranium
  • 1/4 cup water
    Step 1 - Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients.
    Step 2 - Add water las and add until desired consistency
    Step 3 - Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Make a DIY Brightening Facial Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle (see the YL Pink Glass dropper above!), add:
  • 20 drops Geranium
  • 15 drops Frankincense or Elemi
  • 10 drops Blue Tansy (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder (optional)
  • Carrier of choice
    Apply to your face morning and evening.
Use Geranium to ward off outdoor pests. Diffuse Geranium and Citronella in a battery powered diffuser. Or make a simple spray with 30 drops each Geranium, Citronella, and Lavender in a 4 oz glass spray bottle with water or carrier oil to apply as needed.
 
Make Geranium and Ylang Ylang a party f your bedtime routine! Diffuse, apply, massage onto shoulders, mix with water in a 2 oz glass spray bottle and spritz onto sheets.

Diffuse Geranium to bring the garden indoors and support immunity.
2020s - Lemon, Geranium, Frankincense, Pine
Herbal Remedy - Geranium, Rosemary, Grapefruit
Flower Child - Geranium, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Lemon
Capri Blue Volcano - Idaho Blue Spruce, Grapefruit, Geranium, Lime

Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Spring Cleaning Diffuser Recipes - March 2022

Diffuser Blends
For Spring Cleaning


Open the windows and let the sunshine in! March is here and with it, the hint of spring. And we are ready!

These blends will freshen up your home and bring the feeling of cool, crisp mornings and sunny afternoons. These recipes mix in herbaceous scents from an early spring garden with fresh favorites like Lemongrass that are perfect any time of day.

These oils are wonderful for supporting immune and respiratory health as we head into the changing seasons, and they are great for our emotions as well!

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends to get you going this spring.

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in March. Get the everyday products you need and get free oils to use in the diffuser too!

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend

Jennifer
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Springtime means a changing of the seasons and a changing of the air quality in many places! when the yellow starts to fly, we add this blend of oils to our diffusers (and rollers!) and breathe in deeply. 

Lavender is calming to the sinuses, Peppermint opens the airways, Lemon is purifying and Copiaba is soothing.



Relax and uplift with the spicy scent of Thieves, the soothing scent of R.C. and the happy scent of Orange.

This blend is wonderful for the immune and respiratory systems and works even better when paired with steam.

Add these oils to your diffuser as you soak in the tub or take a hot shower and open the airways while you relax.


This fresh, sweet diffuser blend is perfect any time of the day. 

Purification is cleansing and bright, Orange is happy and uplifting, and Lavender is calming and soothing. 

When paired together they create an atmosphere that is welcoming and hopeful - perfect for the promise of spring.



Kick the germs and bring some freshness to your space with this blend of Thieves, Lemon and Frankincense. This is a favorite to diffuse after school, while we sleep or anytime someone is starting to feel less than great.

Thieves brings the power of Clove, Eucalyptus and Thyme to kick the ick, while Frankincense and Lemon up the immune boosting power.

This trio also makes a wonderful roller blend - just do 5x the drops.



Bring the bright, soothing scent of the herb garden indoors with this blend of Lavender, Lemongrass, and Eucalyptus.

Lemongrass and Eucalyptus are both purifying oils which are wonderful for cleansing the environment, and Lavender is calming and soothing to the mind, body and spirit. 

This trio is great support for all the springtime blooms too.


Bask in the promise of springtime sunshine with this bright, crisp diffuser blend.

Purification and Lemon are cleansing and purifying, and Basil is herbaceous and earthy.

This combination is perfect for feeling like your home is freshly cleaned - even when it isn't.

Plus, this trio of oils is wonderful for helping us release feelings of 'stuck' - something that often happens in those last weeks of winter.


As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Gift with Purchase! - March 2022

March's gifts with Purchase


It's a new month, so its time to get motivated with March's rewards. Pursue your dreams with a little help from these inspiriting Young Living products.

Setting goals? Diffuse Motivation as you dream big. Looking for a bit of courage before an important conversation? Valor's got your back.

Store your favorite oils for on-the-go inspiration in a Roller Bottle Set and say your morning affirmations as you diffuse Envision.

Make it through the afternoon slump with a bit of En-R-Gee and apply a drop of Clarity to the inside of your wrists as you journal about your successes and learning points from the day. Plus, elevate your life by qualifying for our 100 PV tier and earn hassle-free shipping so you can focus on the important things.

 And there's a special gift you can share too!

US members who spend at least 100 PV in March can also qualify for two unique 10% off enrollment coupons - one from a 100+ PV Shop Order and one from a 100+ PV Subscription Order - both to share with a friend to help them save on their first order.

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we’d be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, free shipping, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the March 'How to Use' blog post.


During the Month of March


With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING and a 10% OFF ENROLLMENT COUPON! Stock up on all-time favorites and your order will ship for free.


Share the love! When you spend 100 PV on Shop or Subscribe to Save order, you'll also earn a 10% off one-time coupon code that you can share with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment. You can earn up to two codes in the month of March, and YL will email the unique code to you within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. (Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!) See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.

190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL ENVISION essential oil blend. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 5 mL CLARITY blend, 15 mL EN-R-GEE blend and all of the above.


ENVISION
 essential oil blend, 5 mL
Envision essential oil blend combines Black Spruce, Geranium, Orange, Lavender, Sage, and Rose for an aroma that stimulates feelings of intuitive creativity and resourcefulness, encouraging renewed faith in visualizing the future and awakening your inner drive necessary to achieve your dreams.

CLARITY essential oil blend, 5 mL

Clarity essential oil blend features 12 essential oils for an aroma that promotes feelings of stability, focus, and a sense of productivity for the mind.

Clarity combines Basil, Cardamom, Rosemary, Peppermint, Coriander, Geranium, Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, and Ponderosa Essential oils.

NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

EN-R-GEE essential oil blend, 15 mL
En-R-Gee essential oil blend is a combination of Rosemary, Juniper, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Idaho Grand Fir, Clove, and Black Pepper for an invigorating aromatic boost when preparing for any of life's challenges for demanding performances when you need it most.

NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders


With any order of 250 PV or more, you'll receive a free 3ct Roller Bottle Set and all the above with FREE SHIPPING!


YL 3 ct Roller Bottle Set
Take your favorite essential oils and blends with you with these rollers! Simply add your desired essential oil(s), top with carrier and roll on as desired.

300 PV Orders


With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 5 mL VALOR essential oil blend and all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!


VALOR essential oil blend, 5 mL 
Valor essential oil features Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, and Geranium and was formulated based on historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply plant extracts and botanicals to instill feelings and courage and confidence before going into battle.

400 PV Orders
With any subscribe to save order of 400 PV, you'll receive a free 5 mL MOTIVATION essential oil blend and all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!

MOTIVATION essential oil, 5 mL
Motivation essential oil blend combines Roman Chamomile, Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang, and Lavender. It has a powerful scent that may simulate feelings of action and accomplishment, providing positive energy to help overcome feelings of fear and procrastination.

For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in March.

Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? 
Check out this post to see all the things.

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FAQs:
What is March's Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV and your order ships free. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Subscribe to Save program, you'll also earn loyalty  points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on Subscribe to Save.

Not sure what to do to get these freebies? Click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

DIY - Hormone Support Smoothie

DIY Hormone Support Smoothie

This smoothie may look simple, but it is packed with ingredients to help balance hormones and support PMS type symptoms naturally. Enjoy this smoothie anytime of the month, but especially during the days or weeks you feel you need it most!

Ingredients:

  • 1 frozen organic banana
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp cacao nibs
  • Juice from one orange
  • 3 drops Orange Vitality essential oil
  • 2 drops EndoFlex Vitality essential oil blend
  • 1-3 tsp organic coconut oil (optional)
  • 1 cup organic spinach
  • 1/4 cup dry, unsalted and unroasted almonds (ideally soaked overnight)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened yogurt of choice
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened milk of choice or water
  • 5-7 ice cubes (optional)
Add ingredients to a blender in the order listed and blend well. Top with a sprinkle of dried coconut, chia seeds or sliced almonds. Enjoy!

Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make this smoothie so we can cheer you on!

Want to make this yummy smoothie, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

EndoGize Supplement Spotlight - Feb 2022

EndoGize

Supplement Spotlight

Hormones play a huge role in our overall health and well being - both physical and mental. We want to use all the tools in our toolbox to support hormone balance, and EndoGize is an incredible supplement for those needing more hormone balance.


Just a Dose of EndoGize

EndoGize is a daily women's hormone support supplement powered by a blend of minerals, Ginger, Myrrh, Cassia, Clary Sage, and Canadian Fleabane essential oils, plus ashwagandha root (a well known herb for hormone balance). These ingredients work synergistically to create a balancing formula that supports a healthy endocrine system for women.

Why We Love EndoGize

  • Specially formulated to support a balanced endocrine system in women.
  • Includes ashwagandha, a well known adaptogen
  • Provides overall endocrine (hormone) system support
  • Enhanced with essential oils
Each of the ingredients in EndoGize works synergistically together to create a 1+1 = 3 scenario for hormone balancing that no other supplement can provide.

  • Ashwagandha root extract - an ancient herb that works as an adaptogen, helping your body manage stress; can boost brain function; lower blood sugar and cortisol levels; and help fight systems of anxiety and depression.
  • DHEA - a hormone precursor for estrogen and testosterone. DHEA is made in the body and levels decline as we age. Note: DHEA is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding or for those being treated for prostate or breast cancer unless directly by a physician.
  • Tribulus terrestris - an herb that supports muscle tone, libido and overall hormone balance.
  • Ginger essential oil - soothing to the digestive system and supportive of the body's response to inflammation.
  • Myrrh essential oil - a powerful essential oil for overall health, myrrh contains terpenoids and sesquiterpenes, constituents which show both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
  • Clary Sage essential oil - known as a phytoestrogen, Clary Sage helps to support healthy hormone balance and estrogen levels.
  • Cassia essential oil - supports the body's response to inflammation; one of the oldest known medicinal herbs (in the cinnamon family, though distinctly different chemical profile).
  • Canadian Fleabane essential oil - this oil contains powerful constituents - limonene, cis-matricaria ester, and trans-alpha-bergamotene - which have incredible health benefits.
  • Zinc - and essential trace element that also helps to strengthen the immune system.
  • Muira Puama bark - an herb commonly used to help with cramps, PMS and other monthly issues.
  • Vitamin B6 - an essential B vitamin that must be obtained in the diet, Vitamin B6 plays a critical role in the function of essential chemical reactions in the body.
To Use EndoGize Daily

  • Take 1 capsule 2 times daily. Use daily for 2 weeks.
  • Discontinue for 2 weeks before resuming.
Note: Contains soy, not recommend during pregnancy or when breastfeeding.

Want to try EndoGize, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

 
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