How to use September's
Gifts with Purchase

FALL, is that you??? September is here, fall is in the air (depending on where you live…), and this month is FULL of good things -- amazing freebies, limited time favorites available (Christmas Spirit time!!), and fun recipes for the coziest home. Join us this month as we create the coziest homes and continue on with one simple daily habit that truly transforms our health!

Fall in love with living well and soak in the new season with some of our autumn favorites – for FREE! This month's gifts make it easy to swap synthetic fragrances for cozy autumn oils and get the immune and sleep support you need for the colder months ahead. Plus, get two of our fall and winter must-have oils exclusively on Loyalty Rewards – these are ones we wait all year for! Vanilla, Cinnamon Bark, ImmuPro, Breathe Again, and Christmas Spirit – oh my!

Here's how it works:
  • You order the products you use all the time - household cleaning products, shampoo and bath gel, toothpaste and mouthwash, and all your favorite oils. 
  • Each time you hit a specific tier, a free gift is added to your order!! Win win! 
  • This month you can also get a discount on Christmas Spirit and Breathe Again on Loyalty orders!
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!
Vanilla Oleoresin

Vanilla essential oil is such a warm, inviting and happy oil. It has a luxuriously rich, slightly sweet scent that enhances the experience of virtually every other essential oil, both when used topically or aromatically.
Use Vanilla in DIY cleaning products for a warm, inviting scent.

Add 20 drops Vanilla to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well).

Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Vanilla & Lavender
  • 10 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix
Use this inviting oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with warmth.
Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Vanilla. Add 20 drops to 1 cup Epsom Salt and soak in warm water.

Add Vanilla to your perfume rollers as a low note to add warmth:
  • Geranium, Neroli, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Vanilla, Orange
  • Vanilla, Lavender, Frankincense
  • Northern Lights Black Spruce, Vanilla, Tangerine, Bergamot, Geranium
  • Valor, Vanilla, Frankincense, Tangerine
  • Neroli, Jasmine, Vanilla
Make this Creamsicle Body Polish:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 5 drops each Vanilla, Tangerine, & Grapefruit
    Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & m    oisturize.
Make this DIY Whipped Chocolate Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/8 cup shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops Vanilla oil per jar
  • 5 drops Peppermint (optional) for a Mint Mocha flavor
  • Small glass jars
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and coconut 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 jars.
Make these Detox Bath Salts.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 20 drops Vanilla essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil (optional)
  • Dried lavender, rose buds, or 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 Vanilla
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Geranium
    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 Vanilla essential oil
  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil
    Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere
Diffuse this warm, happy oil all month long:
Simmered Down - 5 drops Vanilla, 3 drops each Valor & Tangerine
Warm Hug - 4 drops each Grapefruit, Vanilla, & Lavender
Welcome Home - 4 drops Pine, 3 drops each Tangerine, Vanilla, & Grapefruit
Refreshed - 4 drops Vanilla, 6 drops Thieves

Check out some of our favorite ways to use Vanilla on these blog posts:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

Cinnamon Bark essential oil has a warm, spicy aroma that is so inviting any time of year but especially during the Autumn Season! Cinnamon Bark cleanses the air, creates a warming sensation on the skin when applied topically, and contains antioxidants that help support the immune system and general wellness.

Use Cinnamon Bark in your health and wellness routines. Make this Daily Wellness Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each: Cinnamon Bark, Oregano, Frankincense, Lemon, and Pine
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
  • Roll over the spine and lymph nodes morning and evening
Add a couple drops of Cinnamon Bark to your favorite perfume roller for a warm, spicy undertone.
  • Joy, Tangerine + Cinnamon Bark
  • Jasmine, Neroli, Stress Away + Cinnamon Bark
  • Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Tangerine + Cinnamon Bark
Try this Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Scrub:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 5 drops Vanilla
  • 5 drops Cinnamon Bark
    Mix essential oils and brown sugar in a glass bowl until well blended, then add coconut oil until the scrub reaches your desired consistency. Massage the skin in a circular motion and rinse well. This also makes a lovely gift!
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Bath Soak:
Use Cinnamon Bark in your home. Make a DIY Mold & Mildew Purifying Spray. In a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 1/4 C white vinegar
  • 3/4 C water
  • 6 drops each: Cinnamon Bark, Patchouli and Tea Tree.
DIY Scented Hand Soap:
  • Recycled Thieves or Lavender foaming hand soap bottle (or a new one)
  • 2 Tbsp Liquid Castile Soap
  • 20-30 drops essential oils
  • Top with water leaving approximately 1" so you can add the pump top.
  • Optional: 1 Tbl Vitamin E oil to help soften the skin.
  • Sugar & Spice: 10 drops Ylang Ylang, 5 drops each Cinnamon Bark, Clove
  • Autumn Spice: 10 drops Orange, 5 drops each Cinnamon Bark, Clove, 3 drops Nutmeg
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • 10 drops Nutmeg
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
Add Cinnamon Bark and Nutmeg to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh twist.  To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make any of the DIY recipes listed below (under Pine oil!) with Cinnamon Bark! 

Diffuse this perfect fall oil anytime of day!
  • Chai Latte - 4 drops Cinnamon Bark, 3 drops each Cardamom, Vanilla, 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Campfire Calm - 4 drops Cinnamon Bark, 3 drops Vetiver, 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Pine
  • Cozy Home - 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops each Cinnamon Bark, Northern Lights Black Spruce, 2 drops Pine
There's even more of this amazing oil on the Cinnamon Bark Spotlight blog post.
ImmuPro Chewable Tablets

ImmuPro Chewable Tablets are one of the easiest ways to give your body a good boost. These tablets are packed full of immune-supporting herbs and essential oils that:
  • Stimulate the immune system (both cell-mediated and humoral immunity)
  • Provide necessary minerals like Zinc, Copper, and Selenium
  • Allow the body to rest by providing a small amount of melatonin. when we are stressed, our bodies need sleep even more to allow healing to occur.
  • ImmuPro combines Reishi, Mistake and Agaricus blazei organic mushrooms with NingXia Wolfberry polysaccharides and Orange essential oil to create an immune supporting supplement that is perfect for anyone 12 and older. Chew 1-2 ImmuPro tablets before bed to help your body rest and recover.
Create a daily bedtime wellness routine:
  • Make a mug of Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea in your YL Foundation mug
  • Draw a relaxing bath with 10 drops Patchouli - 5 drops Clove in 1 cup of Epsom salt
  • After your bath, apply diluted Nutmeg or the Stress Relief Serum over the adrenals
  • Roll your Wellness Blend over the spine and lymph nodes
  • Chew 1-2 ImmuPro tablets
  • Fire up your diffuser with Patchouli, Frankincense, and Lavender
  • Apply your favorite sleep supporting oils and snooze away!
Read more about ImmuPro in this Supplement Spotlight blog post.
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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