How to use July's
Gifts with Purchase
Get back to your roots with three household staples -for free! Plus, one of our absolute must-have oils is on sale. This is the month to start stocking up on things for summer fun, supplements to keep you going - maybe even a little back to school thinking - and more!
July at a Glance
- Snag household staple oils Peppermint (Spotlight) and Lemon (Spotlight) for FREE. Diffuse, use them to clean, add to your wellness arsenal - these oils are must haves for sure.
- Add Super Magnesium (Spotlight) to your supplement repertoire for free! This one supplement helps with SO much - sleep, stress, muscles, and more.
- Give your skin (and first aid kit) the love it needs with Frankincense at 15% off! (Spotlight)
- No matter what the new season brings you, we have some wonderful blends & recipes. If you’re feeling… check them out!
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!
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon 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.
There is so much more to explore with this powerhouse essential oil. Read the details on the Lemon essential oil blog post.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Bring the crisp, sweet scent of candy canes into your home with Peppermint essential oil. Peppermint is a natural cross between water mint and spearmint that has an uplifting, invigorating aroma that creates a focused, bright environment with diffused.
Peppermint is soothing when applied topically, making it great post workout or when your neck and shoulders fell tense. Peppermint Vitality essential oil has a minty, refreshing flavor that supports healthy digestion... and is a perfect addition to any holiday baking.
Note: Peppermint and Peppermint Vitality are the same essential oil.
Add 5 drops of Peppermint to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
- 20 drops Peppermint essential oil blend
- 10 drops Cypress essential oil
- Optional additions - Lavender, Copaiba, Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Fill with carrier of choice
Use Peppermint to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, crisp 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!
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC. Bonus points for journaling, reading a motivational book or goal setting while you soak.
- 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 5 drops Peppermint
- 5 drops each Lavender & Tangerine (optional)
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
- 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 5 drops Peppermint
- 10 drops Ylang Ylang
- 10 drops Lavender
- Dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves (optional)
Give your tired feet some love with this Invigorating Peppermint Foot Scrub.
- 2 tbsp organic sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 3 drops Peppermint
- 5 drops Lemon (optional)
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.
- 15 drops Peppermint, Lavender & Frankincense
- 10 drops Tea Tree (optional)
- Fractionated coconut oil
Spray onto tender skin after spending time in the sun.
Try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 10 drops Rosemary
- 5 drops Peppermint
- 5 drops Cedarwood (great for growth)
Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes, then shampoo and condition as normal.
- 20 drops Peppermint
- 10 drops each Grapefruit & Lemon
- splash of witch hazel
- Fill with filtered with water
- 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops Peppermint
- 10 drops each Lemon & Tangerine
- Fill the rest with water
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops each Peppermint, Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree
- Filtered water
- 4 tsp vegetable glycerin
- 6 tsp rubbing alcohol
- Approx 6 oz distilled water
- 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 30-40 drops each Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils OR oils of choice
Step 1 - Combine essential oils and vegetable glycerin in spray bottle.
Step 2 - Add rubbing alcohol and Thieves Household Cleaner and mix well.
Step 3 - Fill to the top with water. Shake well until thoroughly combined.
Store on the back of the commode for easy use.
Diffuse this crisp, fresh oil all month long:
Empowered - 5 drops Peppermint, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Jade Lemon
Simmer Down - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Lavender
Calm & Confident - 4 drops each Peppermint, Rosemary & Eucalyptus
Freshen Up - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Tangerine, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
Super MagnesiumDid you know that magnesium is a core building block for your health? It is involved in over 300 processes within the body! And almost all of us aren't getting enough of it. Say hello to Super Magnesium!
Super Magnesium gets the job done with better distribution, higher available levels of magnesium, and fewer capsules. (Spotlight)
- Ditch short-term sleep aids and basic magnesium supplements. These nature-powered capsules combine bioavailable magnesium - which supports your body’s natural melatonin production - with melon juice concentrate to increase magnesium efficiency in the body.
- Take daily to support restful sleep, healthy energy levels, a calm nervous system, and over 300 essential functions.
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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