How to use April's
Gifts with Purchase
April showers bring May flowers, so shower yourself with true self-care this month! We are filling our minds with positive thoughts, shifting towards an optimistic mindset, and giving our bodies true TLC on a daily basis. Join us!
Clean out the clutter and welcome a lighter, brighter routine with April's free items! Spring is in bloom, so we are reaching for Tea Tree, Purification, and Thieves to help keep happy noses. Pine and Lemon are key in our spring cleaning routine, and so is our all-star cleaner, Thieves Household Cleaner. So getting ALL of these for free is a huge win! Diffusing, cleaning, and all our springtime needs just got even easier!
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!
Thieves Essential Oil BlendThieves 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
Tea Tree Essential Oil- Hit refresh on your skin. Add TEA TREE to your favorite skin care products, so you can feel your best this month and every month this year.
- Say goodbye to blemishes. Spot treat any problem areas or oily skin with TEA TREE. Make a simple toner for your T-zone with this roller ball recipe. To a 10 mL roller add 20 drops TEA TREE, 10 drops Lemon, 10 drops Lavender, and fill the rest with witch hazel.
- Care for cold toes. Treat your feet by massaging a few drops of this popular oil into dry heals.
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.
- 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.
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops Purification (or a mix of desired oils)
To use, add 2-3 tbsp directly to the laundry.
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:
- 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 10 drops Purification
- 5 drops each Lavender & Tangerine
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.
- 1 cup ground oats
- 1/4 cup powdered milk of choice (whole milk, coconut milk, goat milk)
- 1 tbsp liquid Castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 15 drops Purification
- 5 drops Elemi or Frankincense
- 5 drops Helichrysum (optional)
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
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.
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 1/4 cup ground oats
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops each Purification, Lemon, and Lavender essential oils
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (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
See the Purification Spotlight for TONS more ways to use this oil!
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.
Thieves Household CleanerThieves Household Cleaner is the perfect, versatile go-to for all your spring cleaning needs! This Young Living exclusive includes only plant-based and naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Plus, the concentrated formula means that one 14.4oz bottle makes 20 spray bottles of standard cleaner!
- Mix 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner and 2 cups of water in a glass spray bottle for all-purpose cleaning.
- Great for cleaning kitchen counters, walls, hard floors and carpets, mirrors, highchairs, appliances, and more!
- 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.
- Rinses 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
For more information, check out these blogs:
Lemon Essential OilLemon 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
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops Lemon (or a mix of desired oils)
To use, add 2-3 tbsp directly to the laundry.
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.
- Just under half full with Thieves Dish Soap
- 15 drops Lemon
- Fill with Thieves Household Cleaner concentrate
- 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.
Check out this Spotlight blog post for why you need Lemon essential oil.
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Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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