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December's Gifts with Purchase

December's gift with purchase is here, and it's packed with winter essentials for a fresh and festive home. Pine, Christmas Spirit, Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap, R.C., Thieves, and Frankincense are yours when you pace a qualifying order. And enjoy the gift of free shipping on all orders of 100 PV or more.

Celebrate togetherness with this December's gift with purchase.

And then check out the unique and incredible Holiday products for 2021! And then check out the  2021 Holiday Launch DIYs and the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide to make the most of these amazing items.

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!
Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend

Christmas Spirit is a blend of evergreen, citrus, and spice - with Northern Lights Black Spruce, Orange, and Cinnamon Bark. It is reminiscent of winter holidays to evoke memories of joy, happiness, comfort, and security.

Orange essential oil has a bright aroma that is believed to bring joy, peace, and happiness to those who possess it. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is the oil of wealth from the Orient. Black Spurce essential oil has an aromatic influence that brings a feeling of balance and grounding.

This is THE blend for the season, so no matter how you use it, make sure to have it around you this month.

Make a festive room spray. Fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with:
  • 20 Drops of Christmas spirit
  • 10 drops Pine (optional)
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • fill the rest with water
Use this blend to process any grief or negative memories from years past.

Add 20 drops of Christmas Spirit to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a festive twist.

Add Christmas Spirit to your bath and shower gel or lotion for an instant boost of cheer and happiness.

Use this incredible oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season - and make a few for your friends and neighbors.

  • Make a Greenery Spray to refresh wreaths and garlands all season long. You can also use this as a room or upholstery spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle add:
  • 25 drops Christmas Spirit
  • 10 drops Pine
  • 5 Drops Clove
  • a splash of witch hazel
  • fill the rest with water
Add Christmas Spirit to wool dryer balls and Thieves Laundry Soap for a festive twist to cozy sheets.

Use Christmas Spirit to make DIY Laundry Scent Booster. This is also a fun handmade gift for a new homeowner or homemaker, especially paired with Thieves Laundry Caddy or a diffuser and your favorite diffuser blend. To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add:
  • 1.5 cup Epsom salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 30 drops Christmas Spirit essential oil blend
  • 15 drops Thieves essential oil blend (optional)
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Drop Christmas Spirit onto any porous decor for a passive diffuser. Think pine cones, wood slices, wooden trees, greenery, lava beads, etc. Just make sure to test an area for discoloration or place on the underneath of your decor. Alternatively, drop Christmas Spirit oil onto cotton rounds, tissues or small cloths and place in inconspicuous places - the bottom of trash cans, in air vents, inside drawers, etc.

Use Christmas Spirit in any of our favorite DIYs - sugar scrubs, coffee scrub, body butter, etc. Check out the Holiday Handbook blog post for lots of great DIY ideas!

Diffuse these blends - perfect of the season.
  • Mulled Cider: Christmas Spirit, Grapefruit, Clove, Lime
  • Tis the Season: Christmas Spirit, Pine, Tangerine
  • Winter Wonderland: Christmas Spirit, Vanilla
Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap

Make the brisk winter air come alive with the scent of Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap, which is designed specifically for the winter season.

  • Place a Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap in the guest bathroom for a festive twist.
  • Place a Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap at the kitchen sink to bring out the scent of the season every time you wash your hands.
  • Pair a Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap with a festive dish towel and a fresh rosemary plant for a meaningful host gift.
  • Pair a Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap with a bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner, a bottle of Christmas Spirit essential oil blend and a 16 oz glass spray bottle for a wonderful natural home gift.
Pine Essential Oil

Pine essential oil is an underrated one for sure. This tree oil has an uplifting aroma that creates a breath of fresh air anywhere you use it, encourages feelings of positive energy, repels the influence of negative energy, and has some really unique and incredible health benefits!

Make scented fire starters for your cozy winter home and to gift to friends and neighbors. You'll need:
  • Yarn or twine
  • Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Pine or Christmas Spirit essential oil blends
    Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
    Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center, weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
    Drop 5 drops of essential oil onto the yarn/twine of each pinecone. Place in a basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever build one.
Make your artificial tree smell like the real thing with these simple hacks:
  • Add Pine essential oil to reed diffuser sticks and place in your tree
  • Drop Pine essential oil onto any porous ornaments
Make a simple DIY Tree & Garland Spray and spritz on greenery as desired. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add
  • 30 drops Pine
  • 15 drops Idaho Blue Spruce or Northern Lights Black Spruce (optional)
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • fill the rest with water
Make and gift (or keep and use) this incredible Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their 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
  • 30 drops essential oil - Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Pine
    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.
    Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Essential oils for a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Whether your winter skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm and use it frequently and liberally. Use whatever essential oils you have that are listed.
  • To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 8 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 Garndner's Hand Salve.
  • 1/2 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Add all the above to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Use Pine essential oil in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Household 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
Diffuse Pine essential oil during meditation for a grounding and empowering experience. Pair it with Cinnamon Bark, Tangerine, Frankincense, Christmas Spirit or Vanilla.

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

Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the shinto relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • a carrier of your choice
Use Pine to make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes (below) or mix it with Lemon or Thieves.

Use this earthy tree oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season - and make a few for your friends and neighbors.
R..C. Essential Oil Blend

R.C. essential oil blend is a powerful combination of Cypress, Spruce, and three types of Eucalyptus oils (E. citriodora, E. globulus, and E. radiata) making it an all time favorite for the winter months. The initials sand for Respiratory Care, as this oil feels like a deep, cleansing breath.

Make a DIY Chest Rub
  • 1 cup solid coconut oil
  • 30 drops R.C. essential oil
  • 20 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
    Mix well and use on the chest, back and neck as desired.
    Optional - whip with a handheld or stand mixer for a fluffier consistency. You can also sub in shea butter for some of the coconut oil for a more moisturizing formula.
Add 15 drops of R.C. to a cup of magnesium flakes or Epsom salt for a relaxing bath.

Place drops of R.C. onto cotton rounds or small cloths and place them in inconspicuous area of your home, office, and even your car.

Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each R.C. and Lavender
  • 10 drops Tea Tree
  • Fill the rest with water
Add R.C. to wool dryer balls and Thieves Laundry Soap for fresh-scented laundry.

Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired 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 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 40 drops R.C. essential oil
    In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to throughly scent the moisture.
    Spoon the mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Place anywhere you want to add to a fresh lavender scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oils.
Use R.C. to make DIY Laundry Scent Booster. This is also a fun handmade gift for a new homeowner or homemaker, especially paired with Thieves Laundry Caddy or a diffuser and your favorite diffuser blend. To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add:
  • 1.5 cup Epsom salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 30 drops R.C. essential oil blend
  • 15 drops Thieves essential oil blend (optional)
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Use this purifying blend to make DIY Cleaning Fizzies for yourself or a handmade gift.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstrch
  • 4 tsp water
  • 40 drops R.C. essential oil (or Thieves or Pine)
  • 3 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all 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 3/4 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 glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 40 drops R.C. essential oil (or Thieves or Pine with 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 R.C. essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or splash of witch hazel
  • fill the rest with water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Diffuse this spa-inspired oil blends anytime your lungs need a little TLC or you need a quick trip to the spa. Bonus points for adding running the diffuser during a bath or shower to allow the steam to help open airways even more.
  • Breathe Easy - R.C. + Thieves + Peppermint
  • Relax - R.C. + Lavender + Lemon
  • Gather Together - R.C. + Tangerine + Lemongrass
  • Goodnight Moon - R.C. + Lavender + Thieves
  • 2021 - R.C. + Pine + Thieves + Lemon
Thieves Essential Oil Blend

Thieves essential oil is legendary blend of purifying essential oils, Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary, known for immune support and cleansing properties when taken internally. This oil is definitely one we want to have on hand this time of year.

Make a Daily Wellness Roller
  • 20 drops Thieves
  • 20 drops Pine
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Oregon (optional)
  • fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over lymph nodes, along the spine, on the bottom of the feet a few times a day or more as desired.
Add a drop of Thieves to your toothpaste or mouthwash for naturally fresh breath.

Make these Detox Bath Salts to use all winter long and to gift to those you love. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom salts
  • 30 drops Thieves essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil (optional)
  • dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary (optional)
    Mix well. If gifting or storing add 1/4 cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
Use this spicy-sweet blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.
  • Make a few for your friends and neighbors
  • Check out the November DIY for all the details
Dilute and apply to the bottoms of your kid's feet in the morning and for a great day at school.

Add a few drops to your dishwater or dishwasher to eliminate orders and boost cleaning.

Use Thieves + Orange to make the Scented Pinecone Fire Starters (directions above).

Add a drop of Thieves to a cotton ball and place in a zip top bag with holiday cards to infuse them with the scent of Thieves.

Make Oil-Infused Bottle Brush Trees with Thieves Oil. The directions are laid out in the Holiday Handbook blog post.

Make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes above using Thieves or a mix of Thieves, Pine, R.C. or other favorites.

Add 3 drops of Thieves to organic wool dryer balls for festive laundry.

Ad a drop of Thieves Vitality to coffee grounds before brewing for a festive coffee or to hot cocoa for a spicy twist. (Thieves Vitality and Thieves essential oils are the same thing!)

Make a Thieves Tea to sip on before anytime for an immune boost. Add a drop of Thieves Vitality and Lemon Vitality to hot water in your favorite mug.

Diffuse this spicy-sweet blend all season long, and especially during and after gatherings.
  • Fresh Air - Thieves + R.C. + Tangerine or Orange
  • Sleep Tight - Thieves + Lavender + Vanilla
  • Lemon Cake - Thieves + Lemon + Vanilla
  • Blueberry Pie - Thieves + Valor
Find out more about Thieves in October's How to use Free with Purchase blog post.
Frankincense Essential Oil

Add Frankincense to your on-the-go wellness kit for the literal bumps in the road and make this simple, but effective Pavement Spray. The best part about this is that you don't have to rub it in onto tender skin. To a 2 oz glass or stainless steel spray bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 5 drops Myrrh or Helichrysum
  • 5 drops Tea Tree or Melrose
  • Fill with fractionated coconut oil
    Spray onto knees, elbows, any skin that needs some TLC.
Aromatically, it encourages spiritual awareness and is uplifting, making it wonderful addition to morning prayer, meditation or the mindful practices.
  • Diffuse with Frankincense and Tangerine
  • Apply a drop to the wrists and over the heart.
  • Apply a drop to the crown of the head.
Make a Meditation Roller to use during spiritual practices or even to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Cedarwood
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Add to your favorite skincare products! Frankincense is an incredible skin oil. Add to your Orange Blossom, Bloom or Art Light moisturizer.

Make this DIY Glow Up Beauty Serum. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Frankincense
  • 30 drops Blue Tansy
  • 10 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost (optional)
  • Fill with carrier of choice (jojoba, Argan, etc)
    Add any other skin-loving oils - Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Myrrh, Manuka, Rose
For extra glowy skin, add a roller top directly to your Frankincense and roll it over your face every evening before bed. (Note, if you are very new to essential oils, we'd recommend diluting with a carrier oil.)

Frankincense is an incredible oil for supporting skin and tissues during times of injury, such as a gift to new mamas. Use this oil for a relaxing and healing bath (or sitz bath), no matter who's skin needs some help. To make a Healing Bath Soak, mix together:
  • 1/4 cup Epsom salt
  • 3 drops Frankincese
  • 3 drops Myrrh
  • 1 drop Helichrysum
  • 1 tbsp organic arnica oil (optional)
    Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired
Make and gift (or keep and use) the Gardner's Hand Salve (recipe above under Pine) to anyone who works with their hands.

Add a drop of Frankincense to Thieves Mouthwash for excellent oral health and add a drop of Frankincense to 1 tbsp of organic coconut oil for oil pulling

Make a daily perfume or cologne roller with Frankincense:
  • Frankincense, Tangerine, Jasmine
  • Frankincense, Lavender, Tangerine, Vanilla
  • Frankincense, Vetiver, Bergamot
Make a daily Gratitude Roller:
  • 10 drops Valor
  • 7 drops Frankincense
  • 5 drops Joy
  • Top with a carrier oil and roll on liberty and frequently
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

 
 
 

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