How to use April's
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Celebrate the start of spring with some of our plant-based essentials for free. Warmer, brighter days mean more hikes and outdoor play, so grab your Soothe CBD for a breath of fresh air whenever you need it.
Open the windows and freshen your home with the crisp, citrusy scents of Lemongrass and Orange. Prepare your little ones (or yourself!) for the changing seasons with KidScents MightyPro - a blend of immune-supporting prebiotics and probiotics. All for free!
NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post 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!
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass is a bright, crisp and fresh, with makes it perfect for springtime and summer. Use this cleansing oil in your skincare routine, your cleaning DIYs and diffuse it all season long.
Add Lemongrass to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a bright-smelling boost.
Place a few drops of Lemongrass on cotton balls and stash them anywhere that can use additional freshness: air vents, drawers, shoes, gym bags, rain boots, garbage cans, etc. Or drop Lemongrass directly into areas that need some freshening - rain boots, forgotten laundry, diaper pails, etc.
Use Lemongrass to remove stickers or sticky residue on surfaces. Simply drop onto the surface, allow to sit, then wipe clean.
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 Lemongrass
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.
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
- 20 drops Lemongrass
- 10 drops Tangerine (optional)
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
- 25 drops Lemongrass essential oil
- 15 drops Lavender essential oil
- 10 drops Lemon essentia oil
- Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
- Fill with filtered water
Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
- 25 drops Lemongrass
- splash of witch hazel
- Fill with filtered with water
Upgrade your Kitchen & Bath Scrub with a lemon-y twist! To a glass jar, add:
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 Lavender
- 10 drops Lemongrass
- filtered water
Use Lemongrass to support healthy airways. Mix with coconut oil for a chest rub. Or whip up a DIY Breathe Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add: - 20 drops Lemongrass essential oil
- 10 drops Lemon essential oil
- Fill with carrier of choice
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, & Lemongrass
- Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Diffuse this purifying oil to help cleanse and freshen your space:
Fresh Laundry - 3 drops each Lemongrass, Lavender, Jade Lemon, & Tangerine
Happy Noses - 4 drops Lemongrass, 3 drops each Lemon & R.C.
Breathe Easy - 4 drops each Lemongrass, Frankincense, & Lavender
Spa Day - 4 drops each Lemongrass & Eucalyptus, 3 drops Peppermint
Orange Essential Oil
Known as liquid sunshine, Orange essential oil has a sweet and uplifting aroma that brightens any room and cleanses the air when diffused. This happy citrus oil pairs well with just about anything and is a wonderful addition to roller blends and DIYs.
The happiest of all the oils, Orange is a wonderful addition to ANY diffuser blend. Pair it with spice oils like Cinnamon Bark and Nutmeg, with Idaho Grand Fir and Lavender for sleep, or with Thieves for a great everyday blend. Orange is an incredibly uplifting oil that also inspires creativity!
Applied topically, Orange essential oil may reduce the appearance of blemishes, making it a key player in your skincare routine.
Mix up your daily NingXia Red. Add 1-2 drops of Orange Vitality essential oil directly to your NingXia or make a spritzer with sparkling water:
- 2-4 oz NingXia Red
- Orange, Citrus Fresh, and/or Lemon Vitality (or any Vitality oil)
- and lots of ice.
Add a drop or two of Orange Vitality to your favorite herbal tea for a fresh twist.
Add some zest to your salads and marinades by adding a few drops of Orange Vitality to the mix. Try this simple Dijon Vinaigrette with Lemon, Orange, or even Citrus Fresh Vitality:
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp organic dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup apple cider vingar
- 2-3 drops Orange, Lemon, or Citrus Fresh Vitality
- 1-2 tbsp honey or another sweetener to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients well with a whisk and use as desired. Shake gently before use.
Soak up the last bit of summer with this Orange-infused Yogurt Dip for your organic berries. (Recipe adapted from Lauren Dunamway):
- 6 oz blackberries
- 6 oz raspberries
- 2 pints blueberres
- 2 lb strawberries
- 6 oz vanilla yogurt (or plain)
- 6 drops Orange Vitality
Mix yogurt and Orange Vitality and use as a dip for the fruit or mix the fruit in the yogurt and refrigerate for an hour to chill, then enjoy.
Add a drop of Orange Vitality directly to your Thieves toothpaste for an extra bust. Orange and Orange Vitality essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, making it alkaline and not acidic. You can also add Orange Vitality to your Thieves mouthwash.
Orange Vitality is the exact same oil as Orange essential oil, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Orange Vitality the same way you would Orange essential oil - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.
KidScents MightyPro Prebiotic & Probiotic Supplement
While it may seem a bit strange to say, one of the most powerful things we can do for our health is to balance and support our gut. Many today consider regularly taking a high quality probiotic to be one of the core pieces to a healthy gut which in turn is a key to brain, immune, skin health and more.
Kidscents MightlyPro is a great-tasting blend of prebiotics and probiotics featuring over 8 billion active, life cultures specifically formulated to support gastrointestinal, digestive, and immune health in children (and us adults too!).
- Supports gastrointestinal and immune health in children
- Promotes general health for children
- Promotes healthy bacteria in the gut
- Successfully colonizes the GI tract
- May help with occasional bouts of constipation
- Provides support against occasional digestive discomfort
- Helps with diarrhea, gas, and bloating
- Promotes digestive health
Soothe CBD Roll-on
Soothe CBD Roll-On is a literal fresh breath in a bottle - and one of our most used roll-ons for seasonal air quality changes! This incredible roll-on combines 00% THC CBD with Peppermint, Copaiba, and four Eucalyptus oils, to give you a moment of peace whenever you need it.
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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