How to use your AugustGifts with Purchase
Do you ever see the monthly freebies Young Living so generously offers us, and wonder, "But what would I do with that?" Well, we've got you covered with these simple tips and DIYs for how to use the freebies.
Creating a natural home has never been easier. August's Gift with Purchase is all about a clean, green, natural home, and these simple tips, tricks and DIYs will have you (and your new one oasis) covered. Each item this month has been hand picked to elevate your home with plant-based, powerhouse products that you can feel good about for the whole family.
Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Thieves Dish SoapWhen no way becomes hooray! Turn a hated chore into a pleasant experience with plant-based Thieves Dish Soap - now in an exclusive 16-oz size (not available for sale)
- Add 1 tablespoon Thieves Dish Soap and a few drops of Lemon essential oil to a sink full of warm water before doing dishes.
- Your dishes will be shiny and clean, and your task will be much more enjoyable.
Scrub up stone surfaces with this simple DIY. In a glass spray bottle, add:
- 2 tablespoons of Thieves Dish Soap
- 10 drops of Lavender
- Fill with water, and clean!
Make a Stain Stick
- 30 mL roller bottle (or empty 15 ml bottle with a roller ball for a half recipe)
- fill just under half with Thieves Dish Soap
- Add 10 drops Lemon essential oil
- fill remainder with Thieves Household Cleaner
- Use to spot treat any stains before washing
Give your scalp some TLC with this DIY Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Treatment. Use an empty Thieves Dish Soap Bottle (or other squeeze bottle to allow you to target the scalp) and add:
- Fill 1/3 with Thieves Dish Soap
- Fill 1/3 with Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Tea Tree
- 10 drops Rosemary
- fill with water and gently invert to mix well
- To use, simply wash per usual or to target the scalp or needed areas, use the dish soap to apply to desired areas, then gently massage in well. Let sit for a few minutes before rinsing.
Pre-treat stains on laundry with Thieves Dish Soap. Simply add the dish soap directly to the stain rub gently and let sit.
Lushious Lemon Essential Oil BLEND
This take on one of our tried and true oils is a new favorite for sure! Lemon meets Lemon Myrtle, Ylang Ylang, Spearmint, and Eucalyptus Globulus for a perfect mix that is bright, fresh, and clean.
Place Lushious Lemon infused cotton balls 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 all surfaces
Upgrade your kitchen & bath scrub with a lemon-y twist. To a glass jar (such as the exclusive amber bottles below), add:
- 1/2 cup Baking Soda
- 10 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
- 1-2 tablespoons Thieves Household Cleaner
Whip up a simple mattress & upholstery spray with a lemony twist. To an 8 oz spray bottle, add:
- 1 teaspoon Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops Lushious Lemon oil blend
- Fill with water
- Spray on upholstered surfaces to refresh as desired.
Give your shower a citrus-y 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 bend to Young Living's Bath and Shower Gel Base for a unique scent that the convenientional stores can't beat.
Diffuse this bright, happy blend in all the rooms in your house (or in your office, car, etc.).
Lemongrass Essential OilCreate a refreshing linen spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 20 drops Lemongrass essential oil
- 10 drops each Lavender & Tangerine (optional
- Fill with water and spritz over linens, towels, clothes - anything really!
Clean with a citrus-y queen. Enjoy cleaning with this bright scent! After turning on some music, add 3-4 drops to a sink full of dishes, a load of laundry, or an all-purpose cleaner.
Freshen up your laundry game by adding a few drops of Lemongrass to wool dryer balls (about 2 drops per ball) for fresh smelling laundry. Take it a step further and make a simple Laundry Scent Booster. To a glass jar with a lid, add the following:
- 1 cup epsom salt
- 1/2 cup sea salt (or more epsom salt)
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 20-30 drops Lemongrass (add in Lavender, Rosemary, Tangerine, Peppermint or other oils as desired)
Combine all the ingredients well. Let it sit to air dry a bit and then cover.
To use - add 2-3 tablespoons of the mix directly to the load.
Freshen up any room. Diffuse Lemongrass for a quick way to chase away musty smells, refreshing and renew.
- Laundry Day Blend: Lemongrass + Lavender + Tangerine + Rosemary
- Citrus Shine: Lemongrass + Lemon + Tangerine
- Garden Breeze: Lemongrass + Rosemary + Peppermint
- Orchard Stroll: Lemongrass + Bergamot + Grapefruit
Thieves WipesGet rid of grime. When your travel agenda looks a little more planes and trains and less automobiles, use these wipes to spruce up public spaces with one swipe. Use these convenient wipes to clean:
- Cell phones, e-readers, tablets, remotes
- Kids toys and games
- Glassware or mugs in hotel rooms
- Car door handles, consoles, and carseats
- Hands after touching menus, stair railings, anything grimy
Clean up messy fingers with these plant-based wipes or give your work desk a post-lunch pampering with a quick wipe down.
Clean little hands quickly at the end of the school day by stashing Thieves wipes in the car or in their backpacks.
Wipes dried out? Simply mix together 1/2 teaspoon Thieves Household cleaner with 2 tablespoon of water and pour over the wipes as needed.
Thieves Foaming Hand SoapDouble up on cleaning and self-care. Clean hands don't have to be dry hands. Show your hands some love with Thieves essential oil blend, tea plant extract, and aloe. Want a little more?
- Add 10 drops of Cedarwood or Frankincense to each bottle
- Following washing with Lavender Hand and Body Lotion.
Don't clean up with toxic chemicals. Instead, turn to this Thieves, Lemon, and Orange-infused hand soap for a sudsy, skin-softening dream. Keep on at every sink or gift one to a friend.
Add Thieves Foaming Hand Soap to your next housewarming or host/hostess gift.
- Thieves Foaming Hand Soap + a lovely dish towel tied together with a sprig of rosemary
- Thieves Foaming Hand Soap + fresh flowers from your garden
- Thieves Foaming Hand Soap + a small diffuser + your favorite diffuser blend
- Thieves Foaming Hand Soap + a bamboo dish brush tied together with twine
Pro tip: keep the white plastic top in case you need to travel. Simply remove the pump top and replace the white lid for easy packing.
Amber Dish Soap BottleCreate your own concoction and use this amber dish soap bottle as the perfect holder for your superstar solution.
Add any of the following to your Thieves Dish Soap for a boost:
- Lemon
- Peppermint
- Lemongrass
- Eucalyptus
- Cinnamon Bark
- Rosemary
- Tangerine
- Any combination you like!
Do it all with dish soap. In this gift with purchase-exclusive amber bottle (not available for sale), combine dish soap with Thieves Household Cleaner, vinegar, and water and scrub on walls to remove spots. For a DIY Spot-Removing Cleaner (16 oz):
- 1/4 cup Thieves Household Cleaner
- 2 tablespoons Thieves Dish Soap
- 1/4 cup white Vinegar
- 10 drops Lemon essential oil
- water
Amber Foaming Hand Soap Bottle
Class it up with glass. For a fancy feeling in your bathrooms, add your favorite foaming hand soap to this gift with purchase-exclusive amber foaming hand soap bottle (not available for sale). We love the Lushious Lemon Blend or you can make your own. For a DIY Foaming Hand Soap:
- 2 tablespoons liquid Castile soap (eg Dr. Bronner's unscented)
- 10-15 drops essential oils (Thieves, Lemongrass, Lushious Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint are some favorites)
- Fill with distilled water leaving an inch at the top to ad the lid. Gently invert to mix.
Whip up a DIY blend or fill this amber bottle with Thieves Foaming Hand Soap for a housewarming or host gift that anyone would love.
Desert Mist DiffuserInfuse your life with amazing aromas with this crowd favorite diffuser. Create your own blends or find lots of favorites in each monthly Diffuser blend blogs. It's easy to search by oil, season or even need.
- Good Morning Blend: Lemon + Peppermint + Tangerine
- Mind At Ease Blend: Lavender + Grapefruit + Stress Away + Tangerine
- Sugar Cookes Blend: Stress Away + Cinnamon Bark or Thieves
- Zen Place Blend: Patchouli + Lavender + Tangerine + Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Sweet Dreams Blend: Lavender + Cedarwood + Northern Lights Black Spruce
Dream up new decor. Looking for a little house makeover? Start with this diffuser - its beautiful, elegant design that looks like a Moroccan trellis pattern is the best place to start.
Looking for a thoughtful gift? Share this beautiful diffuser with someone you love.
- Desert Mist Diffuser + Lavender, Grapefruit + Tangerine essential oils
- Desert Mist Diffuser + two of your favorite blends pre-made in dropper bottles
- Desert Mist Diffuser + Thieves, tangerine essential oils
- Desert Mist Diffuser + Lavender essential oil + an eye mask
Now that you know how to use these Free with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
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Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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