How to use May's
Gifts with Purchase

Hello summer! May brings so many things – sunshine, changing schedules, and busy calendars! No matter what the month holds, we’re here with helpful tips and  tricks to keep you centered. Take a pause and find some grounding this month with great freebies, simple daily habits, and uplifting diffuser blends.

May at a Glance

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.

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Grounding Essential Oil Blend

Grounding essential oil blend is a unique combination of White Fir, Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang, Pine, Cedarwood, Angelica, and Juniper. It complements feelings of stability, clarity, and spirituality with its entrancing aroma that can create an atmosphere for finding self-awareness.

Grounding was formulated by D. Gary Young to accompany individuals on challenging emotional journeys. For this proprietary blend, Gary chose oils with aromas that inspire people to channel the emotional strength that helps them face their problems. With this anchoring tool, you can feel empowered to work through life’s challenges with greater self-awareness. 

  • Angelica and Ylang Ylang: Have uplifting aroma
  • Cedarwood, Pine, and White Fir: Have woodsy, welcoming notes
  • Provides an empowering and grounding aroma that can encourage professional confidence and drive
  • A foundational oil blend in creating an overall healthy perspective to life 
  • A balancing aroma of essential oils that supports grounded overall well-being
Valor Essential Oil Blend

Valor essential oil blend features Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, and Geranium and was formulated based on historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply plant extracts and botanicals to instill feelings of courage and confidence before going into battle.

  • Apply Valor to the bottoms of your feed and/or the back of your neck to unwind before bed.
  • Apply it to the back of your neck for an aroma that inspires feelings of confidence.
  • Refresh throughout the day by directly inhaling Valor or massaging it onto your neck, chest, or hands and wrists.
  • Apply over the back and muscles to enhance massage or chiropractic adjustments.
  • Diffuse and/or wear Valor as a perfume or cologne during work, school, or stressful moments.
  • Add to diffuser jewelry to provide emotional support throughout the day. This is a great practice for kids with school day or other butterflies.
Make a Sweet Dreams rollerball. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Valor, & Tangerine
  • fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make a Keep Calm & Shine On rollerball for a daily perfume:
  • 20 drops Valor, Bergamot, Tangerine, & Grapefruit
  • fill with a carrier of choice
Make a Unicorn Rollerball for emotional support:
  • 20 drops each Valor, Joy, Bergamot, Patchouli, & Stress Away
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Make a simple cologne roller or spray with Valor. Other great additions include: Idaho Blue Spruce, Bergamot, Cedarwood, & Northern Lights Black Spruce.

Add 5 drops of Valor to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin or relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Valor essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Make this Empowering Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Frankincense
  • 25 drops Valor
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea 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 jar.
Harness the power of Valor in this blend and make a DIY Facial Serum. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Valor
  • 10-15 drops each Frankincense or Elemi, Cedarwood (for dry skin), Geranium (for brightening) & Manuka
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
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 - Valor, Elemi, 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, and February.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
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 (Valor, 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.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 3 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Valor
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Use Valor to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a grounding woodsy scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this woodsy blend any time of day:
Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Tangerine & Frankincense
Moon & Stars - 3 drops each Valor, Patchouli, Lavender & Tangerine
Calm & Collected - 5 drops each Valor & Stress Away
Blueberry Pie - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Cinnamon Bark & Vanilla
Winter Sleep - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Cedarwood & Lavender

There is so much more to explore with this powerhouse blend. Read the details on the Valor essential oil blend blog post.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil has a scent that's a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. It's this dynamic aroma that has made the plant a classic for perfumes, soaps, freshness, and beauty products. 
Lavender is a great beginner oil and a must for every home - especially during the summer! Lavender essential oil isn't a favorite only because of its classic scent - its also highly versatile. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life.
Add Lavender and Tea Tree 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 essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincesne essential oil
  • 5 drops Myrrh or Helichrysm essential oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with fractionated coconut oil
    Spray onto knees, elbows, any skin that needs some TLC.
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops Tea Tree essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Pinch of salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Add Lavender essential oil to your skincare routine. Try this Gentle Bentonite Clay Cleanser & Mask. Mix everything together and store in a glass jar.
  • 4 tbsp Bentonite clay
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp calendula powder
  • 2 tsp chamomile powder
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder
    To Use - Place a nickel size amount of powder in your palm. Add a drop or two of Lavender (option to add Roman Chamomile as well) and a little water to form a paste. Apply to face and neck and let sit for 2-5 minutes to cleanse or up to 10 as a mask. Rinse with warm water.
Make Lavender a part of your bedtime routine. Diffuse, apply, massage onto shoulders, mix with water in a 2 oz glass spray bottle and spritz onto sheets.

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the refreshing scent of Lavender this month!
Lean more about Lavender essential oil in my Oil Spotlight of the Month 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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