Gift with Purchase! - May 2022

May's gifts with Purchase


April showers bring May flower, and May purchases bring May Gifts!


This month's gifts will fill your home with the floral scent of May flowers. Break out a bottle of spring freshness with Lemongrass's fresh scent or BLOOM essential oil blend's sophisticated aroma. Revel in your hair's natural shine and your skin's natural glow with the lush Geranium Bourbon. Dab rich Vanilla on your wrists or neck for a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Carry your favorite spring scents in your pocket or purse with an elegant amethyst roller. Plus, earn 10 extra Loyalty Points simply for ordering the products you love!

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we’d be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the May's 'How to Use' blog post.


During the Month of May


With any Subscribe to Save order of 100 PV or more, you will receive 10 extra loyalty Rewards points!


NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.
190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL LEMONGRASS essential oil. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll also receive a free 5 mL GERANIUM BOURBON, and all of the above.


LEMONGRASS essential oil, 15 mL
  • Kick unwanted odors to the curb with this purifying oil. Use for cleaning, laundry and to freshen up your space when you need it.


Geranium Bourbon essential oil, 5 mL

  • This floral oil is amazing for so many things - skincare, immune health and much more.
  • Add Geranium to roller blends, pair with Citronella to deter outdoor pests, and add it to your skincare routine.
  • No matter how you use it, this floral oil will be an essential one in your arsenal.
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders


With any order of 250 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL Bloom essential oil blend and all the above!


BLOOM essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Add BLOOM essential oil blend to your skin care regimen for a extra dose of hydration or wear it as an exquisite personal fragrance.
300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 5 mL Vanilla, an Amethyst Roller and all of the above.


VANILLA OLEORESIN essential oil, 5 mL 
  • Vanilla 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 and aromatically
  • Add this oil to diffuser blends, cleaning recipes and personal care DIYs.
Amethyst Roller

Make a personalized perfume with this lovely amethyst roller! Combine Vanilla, Bloom & Geranium Bourbon for a warm, floral scent.

For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in May.

Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? Check out this post to see all the things.

Want to get the most out of your new oils? Check out these posts on the Lavender Life Blog:
FAQs:
What is Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Subscribe to Save program, you'll also earn loyalty  points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on Subscribe to Save.

Not sure what to do to get these freebies? Click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

The Spring Handbook 2022

The 2022 Spring Handbook

With its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, Spring is a time of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh!

We're brightening the atmosphere in our homes with citrusy diffuser blends, giving our bodies the support they need with supplements and oral sprays, and focusing on the sunshine and light with daily self care practices and mindfulness.

Fill up your diffusers, grab an uplifting roller blend and dig into these tips, tricks, recipes, and DIYs for the upcoming season.
Springtime Wellness

Spring is a time of such beauty with blooming flowers and trees, and it can also be a time of acute respiratory needs! Make these simple sprays and rollers to give yourself some help and make this season much easier on your nose.

Changing Seasons Oral Spray
This little bottle will be your springtime companion! Applying oils topically and diffusing are great health habits, but there is even more benefit to using oils as a dietary supplements. Try out this Changing Seasons Oral Spray to give your respiratory system a little TLC. To a 10 mL glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 drops each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, & Peppermint Vitality essential oils
  • 2 drops each Orange Vitality & Lemon Vitality essential oils
  • splash of Thieves Mouthwash, optional
  • Filtered water
    Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth as desired.
Raindrop Oral Spray 
Sometimes our defenses need a little extra boost, and this combination of oils is our go-to when we need something a little 'more.' The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we're using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it. To a 10 mL glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 drop each Oregano Vitality, Thyme Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, & Basil Vitality essential oils
  • 2 drops each Lemon Vitality & Orange Vitality essential oils
  • Splash of olive oil
  • Filtered water
    Add all ingredients into the bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily, or as desired
Raindrop Roller
The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we love using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it. This roller is an easy way to harness the power of Raindrop with easy application. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Aroma Siez, Lavender & Valor essential oils
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
    Apply over lymph nodes, along spine, bottom of the feet as desired.
Raindrop Detox Bath
Again, with this powerhouse blend of oils! This is a great practice when defenses start to go down or whenever you need a boost. To a glass jar, add everything together and mix.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 3 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, & Lavender essential oils
  • 2 drops each Peppermint, Wintergreen, & Aroma Siez essential oils
    Place the jar under hot, running water to diffuse out into bath water. Soak as long as possible!
DIY Nasal Rinse
Grab your Neti Pot and whip up your own oil-infused sinus rinse!
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops Copaiba essentail oil
  • 8 tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)
    Mix well and store in a sealed jar.
    To Use - dissolve 1 tsp of salt mixture into 1.5 cups of distilled water (or water from a Berkey filter or boil and cool some water), then add to your Neti Pot and use as needed.
DIY Season's Change Capsules
Make using your Vitality oils easy with this simple hack!
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 30 drops each Lavender Vitality, Lemon Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, & Copaiba Vitality essential oils
  • Olive oil to desired dilution (about 2 tbsp)
    When ready to make a capsule, fill an empty vegetable capsule with a dropperful of the blend and take as desired.
Sinus Support Steam Pot
When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!
  • Bowl of very hot, steaming water
  • 2-3 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 2-4 drops Dorado Azul essential oil
    add essential oils to the water (start with the lower end and add more as desired). Place a towel over your head and sit with your head above the steam bath to open the airways.
Happy Nose Roller
This is a great roller to use anytime you need some sinus relief, but it is really lovely after doing the sinus steam pot! To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Dorado Azul & Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 10 drops each DiGize & R.C.
  • 5 drops Peppermint
    Roll over the sinus cavities as desired. Take care when using near the eyes and dilute more if desired. If you get it too close to your eyes, simply add coconut oil over the area.
Beauty & Self Care DIYS

DIY Glow Serum
Ditch all the other moisturizers and serums because this one is the game-changer! Apply boring and evening for healthy, glowing skin. (PS - CBD Beauty Boost has been nicknamed 'Botox in a Bottle' so you know it's good!) In a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 1.5 tsp organic Vitamin C powder
  • 5 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 3 tbsp distilled water
  • Splash alcohol-free witch hazel (optional for more oil-prone skin)
    Mix Vitamin C powder into the water until dissolved, then add Geranium and top with a splash of witch hazel (optional). Use morning and evening or as desired. Store up to 2 weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge.
Healthy Hair Recovery
Whether you're dealing with hormonal needs, postpartum hair loss, recovery from acute illness or something else, here is our Healthy Hair Recovery Protocol that can help your hair get back to its glory days! For details, check out the Healthy Hair Recovery blog post.
  • NingXia Red
  • SulfurZyme Powder
  • Mineral Essence
  • Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
  • Rosemary, Cedarwood and Lavender essential oils
Orange Creamsicle Body Scrub
This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy winter scent is perfect for the winter days. Follow with the DIY Body Butter for smooth happy skin!
  • 1/4 cup fractioned coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 15 drops Orange or Tangerine essential oil
  • 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
    Mix Orange & Vanilla with fractioned coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
    To Use - massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with the DIY Present Time Body Butter.
Present Time Body Butter
Take care of your skin with this simple, customizable DIY Body Butter. We love mixing floral oils like Neroli, Jasmine or Geranium with Spruce and Tangerine.
Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then essential oils, mixing as you add.  Whip for about 5 minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become.
Spring Home Refresh

This is a great season to freshen up your space and do a little spring cleaning. These simple citrus-infused DIYs will make your spring cleaning a lot more enjoyable.

DIY Lushious Lemon Room Spray
  • 25 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
    Add essential oils to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel and top with water. Spritz on all the things.
DIY Spring Garden Hand Soap
Spring Breeze Thieves Cleaner
We love switching up our cleaner scents for spring, and this blend is perfect for all the blooming flowers!
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Peppermint, & Lemon essential oils
  • 10 drops Basil or Rosemary
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired.
Lushious Lemon Thieves Cleaner
Add a fresh citrus twist to your Thieves Cleaner!
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 15 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired.
DIY Cleaning Fizzies
What are cleaning fuzzies? Think of them as your cleaning sidekick. They can tackle the toilet bowl for you or help you knock out that sink full of dirty pots and pans. Best sidekick ever! Homemade cleaning fuzzies are easy to make and even easier to use.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstrch
  • 4 tsp water
  • 40 drops Lemon or Thieves or Citrus Fresh essential oil
  • 3 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about 3/4 full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard to clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl bottle, or sink for 20-30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Springtime Diffuser Blends

We ditched the toxic scented candles for oils years ago, so here are our top candle-inspired favorites for spring. To make any of these combinations into a roller blend, triple the number of drops, add oils to a 10 mL roller bottle and add carrier of choice.

  • Citrus & Sage - 4 drops each Clary Sage, Citrus Fresh & Lemon
  • West Elm - 3 drops Grapefruit, Northern Lights Black Spruce, & Tangerine + 2 drops Davana
  • Soft Sugar - 5 drops Grapefruit + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Vanilla
  • Volcano - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit + 2 drops Geranium + 1 drop Lime
  • Angel Food - 4 drops Vanilla + 3 drops each Jade Lemon & Copaiba + 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Spring Breeze - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
Vitality Recipes

Add a hint of spring to your favorite dishes with some of these vitality recipes

Lavender Collagen Latte
This latte not only tastes lovely, it can help with those springtime blooms as well. Lavender Vitality is a great choice when the pollen begins to fly

  • 12 cups strongly brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk of your choice
  • 1 tbsp organic maple syrup (add more to taste)
  • 1 scoop high quality grass-fed collagen
  • 1 drop Lavender Vitality essential oil
  • Electric milk frother (optional)
Grab your favorite coffee mug and line the bottom with maple syrup, about 1 tablespoon. Pour the brewed coffee on top and stir gently to mix. Add the milk and essential oil to the frother, and wait while it warms. When ready, pour the milk into your coffee, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small drizzle of maple syrup or a small sprinkle of raw sugar if desired.

Lemon Herb-Infused Olive Oil
Use these creations to spice up your cooking, dip your warm bread in, or as a finishing touch to salad dressing, roasted meats, or fish.
  • 10 oz olive oil
  • 2 drops Rosemary Vitality essential oil
  • 4 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
  • 2 drops Basil Vitality essential oil
  • Handful of freshly sliced lemons
  • Handful each of rosemary and basil
Pour the olive oil into a big pot or sauce pan. Keep on low heat until it starts to bubble. Mix in the herbs and let it cook until the heat and let the oil cool. Add the drops of Vitality oil into the mixture.
(Remember, less is more. Vitality oils can be potent, so start with fewer drops and add more for a bolder flavor.) Funnel the mixture into the bottles.

Citrus Vinegar
  • 12 oz white wine vinegar
  • 1 small grapefruit
  • 1 small line
  • 1 small orange
  • Orange Vitality essential oil
  • Lime Vitality essential oil
  • Grapefruit Vitality essential oil
Slice your favorite fruit and put it in a 16-oz bottle or jar. Pour vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour hot vinegar into your bottle or jar over the fruit. Let it stand at room temperature for 8 hours. Add Vitality essential oils. Shake well before using, as oil and vinegar don't mix.

We hope you enjoy this Springtime Handbook. May your days full of sun and fun!

Want to try these ideas, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Easter Blends - April 2022

Easter Diffuser Blends

Easter is a time of renewal, of gathering and of hope. Fill your space with these fresh, uplifting blends as you gather with those you love this Easter season.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us as we diffuse these favorite blends for love and connection.

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in April. Get the everyday products you need and get free oils to use in the diffuser too!

Happy diffusing!!
Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Peace, Be Still
5 drops Peace & Calming + 3 drops Tangerine + 3 drops Lavender

Peeps
5 drops Vanilla + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 3 drops Lemon

Jelly Beans
4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Tangerine + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Ylang Ylang

Egg Hunt
4 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Eucalyptus Radiata + 3 drops Lavender

Bunny Hop
3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Valor

Hope is Here
4 drops Envision + 4 drops Lime + 3 drops Valor

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Light & Airy Diffuser Recipes - April 2022

Light & Airy
Diffuser Blends


This collection of diffuser blends is perfect for ushering in the warmer weather and filling the home with bright, fresh, happy scents.

Herbaceous oils like Rosemary and Eucalyptus round out the citrus notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, and Lime to create blends that freshen your space and uplift your mood any time of day.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends for love and connection.

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in April. Get the everyday products you need and get free oils to use in the diffuser too!

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Start your day with the fresh scent of Peppermint, Orange and Lavender. This blend is like a morning yoga routine - perfect for starting your day on the right foot.

Peppermint is bright and uplifting, Orange promotes feelings of creativity and Lavender is calming and relaxing. Add this trio to your diffuser to start your day calm and collected.

Whether springtime blooms are bringing you down or you need a little TLC before or during a workout, this blend is a great companion!

Raven is a crisp Eucalyptus blend that is a lovely support for the airways, especially when paired with Lavender and Lemon.

Lemon has a natural mucolytic properties, and Lavender is calming to both body and mind. Diffuse this blend anytime your respiratory system needs some love.


Like a breath of fresh, crisp air, this diffuser blend will fill your space with feelings of brightness and energy.

Raven is a crisp Eucalyptus blend, and when paired with Peppermint and Lemon, it is even more fresh and altering.

This trio is also wonderful for the respiratory system!


Joy is one of our favorite essential oil blends for creating an uplifting and welcoming space, and is lovely when paired with Tangerine and Peppermint.

This trio is wonderful any time of day, but is especially wonderful when you're feeling overwhelmed or exhausted.

Add these to your diffuser whenever you need a little pick me up!


Like a walk through a fresh herb garden full of sunshine, this blend is calming, relaxing and uplifting. 

Eucalyptus and Rosemary are crisp and herbaceous, and Lemon is bright and happy.

Add these oils to the diffuser anytime of day to freshen up your space and uplift your mood.



Brighten and freshen your space with this trio that is reminiscent of a sweet breeze. 

Lime and Grapefruit are crisp and uplifting, and Rosemary is herbaceous and calming.

Add these oils to your diffuser anytime of the day!

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Longevity Vitality - Oil Spotlight April 2022

Longevity Vitality
Essential Oil Spotlight

OOTM
Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in April!

Longevity Vitality essential oil blend combines Thyme, Orange, Clove and Frankincense and supports a healthy immune system and overall wellness when taken internally. This blend is a heath powerhouse and one we always keep in our daily routines.

Note: Longevity and Longevity Vitality are the same essential oil blend. Longevity Vitality is simply labeled for ingestion.


Just a Drop of Longevity

  • Has an herbaceous, warm, spicy, thyme-like aroma
  • Helps support normal immune function when combined with a healthy lifestyle
  • Helps support overall wellness
  • Pairs well with ImmuPower and Thieves
  • When taken internally, helps protect the body from oxidative damage
Background

Each oil in this blend plays a vital role in health and wellness, but the addition of Frankincense and Clove essential oil make it something I want to have in my routine daily! 

Frankincense is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, the Ebers Papyrus, which dates back to the 16th century BC. This 'holy anointing oil' has been used historically to treat 'every conceivable illness known to man.' Frankincense has been studies for so many health-benefiting properties. There are too many incredible studies to list, so hop onto www.pubmed.gov and search 'frankincense' or 'Boswellia.'

Clove essential oil is high in the constituent eugenol, which boasts well document health supporting properties. It protects our brains, hearts, lungs, immune system and basically the body as a whole.

Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Thymol
  • Limonene
  • Para cymene
  • Eugenol
  • Alpha pinene
Longevity & Skin Care

The powerhouse of antioxidants in the longevity blend can do amazing things for our health and also for our skin! Use this blend in a capsule daily for a month and see the results for yourself. You'll get get even better results when paired with topical use of the CBD Beauty Boost.

Product Options
Daily Habits with Longevity

Diffuse:

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. The Vitality oils are the exact same as their non-vitality counterparts and can be used in the same way. They these blends with Longevity.

Morning Sunrise - 6 drops Lemon, 4 drops Longevity
Wellness Boost - 5 drops Longevity, 3 drops Oregano & Cinnamon Bark
Raindrop - 4 drops Longevity, 2 drops each Oregano, Basil, & Peppermint

Companion Products

Want to see more uses for Longevity? Check out the blog post on How to Use from September 2021.

Join us in using Longevity essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Longevity Vitality essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

How to Use April's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
April's Gifts with Purchase

Spring is a time to reconnect to the planet, to shake off the buildup of winter and have a fresh start. With spring in full bloom, we're focusing on cultivating a clean and essential lifestyle with April's gifts.

We've got Lemon, Peppermint, and Tangerine essential oils to assist you in spring cleaning by helping get rid of sticky residue, Purification essential oil blend for sweeping unwanted odors out the door, a 250 mL room spray bottle for custom essential essential oil-infused spritzes to replace synthetic room fresheners, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend to capture the spirit of spring growth, Pine essential oil for synthetic-free DIY cleaning products, and Life 9 for probiotic support for healthy digestion.

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List resource 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

Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
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.

Spot treat laundry stains with lemon. In a 30 mL roller bottle, add:
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 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.
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.

Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 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.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
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:
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.
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.
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
Tangerine Essential Oil

Add a few drops to unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.

Try this The Future is Bright roller blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each Envision, Valor, & Tangerine
  • Fill the rest with carrier of choice
    Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired.
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little 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 Grapefruit
  • 25 drops Tangerine
    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.
Use Tangerine to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, happy 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!
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Tangerine
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
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
Add Tangerine to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a floral, spring aroma. 

Diffuse this crisp citrus oil alone or with just about anything!
Citrus Burst - 4 drops each Tangerine, Lemon, Grapefruit, & Lime
Deep Breath - 4 drops each Tangerine, R.C, Thieves
Push Pop - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops Tangerine
Stay Calm - 4 drops Tangerine, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Roman Chamomile
Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint is a natural cross between water mint and spearmint that has a crisp, fresh aroma and many household uses!

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.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
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.
Get ready for summer with this DIY After Sun Spray. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 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.
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops each Grapefruit & Lemon
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Add Peppermint to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a crisp, fresh aroma. 

Add a fresh twist to your Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
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:
Make a DIY Commode Spray. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 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
Room Spray Bottle

Make some lovely room sprays with your favorite essential oils and blends! Simply add your desired essential oil(s), fill the rest with water and spray as desired.

Room Spray blend ideas:
  • Fresh Laundry - 15-20 drops each Purification, Tangerine, Lavender
  • Citrus Burst - 20 drops each Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Bergamot
  • Freshen Up - 20 drops each Lemon & Peppermint
  • Goodnight Moon - 20 drops each Lavender, Tangerine, & Vanilla
  • Or any blend listed above and on my blog!
Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend

This take on one of our tired and true oils is a favorite, especially during the spring! Lemon meets Lemon Myrtle, Ylang Ylang, Spearmint, and Eucalyptus Globulus for a perfect mix that is bright, fresh and clean.

Place a Lushious Lemon-infused cotton ball in the refrigerator, bathroom drawer, or trash can. This method (or diffusing) is better and more versatile than any candle.

Add some sunshine to your cleaning. Whip up a 'Lushious Lemon' Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Fill with water and gently invert to mix
    Use on any and all surfaces.
Upgrade your Kitchen & Bath Scrub with a lemony twist! To a glass jar, add:
Diffuse this bright, happy blend in all the rooms in your house (or in your office or car).

Whip up a simple Mattress & Upholstery Spray with a lemony twist. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • Filtered water
    Spray on upholstered surfaces to     refresh as desired.
Give your shower a citrusy boost with a DIY Lushious Lemon Shower Steamers.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup distilled water
  • 25 drops Lushious Lemon oil blend
  • 1 silicone mold
    Step 1 - Add the baking soda to a glass mixing bowl and add 1/4 cup distilled water to the consistency of damp sand. Add water if needed.
    Step 2 - Add essential oil and continue to stir until well mixed, then scoop into a silicone mold. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to compress the mixture to ensure there are no air pockets.
    Step 3 - Allow to dry in molds overnight. Once completely dry, remove from the molds and store in a glass jar.
    To use: Place the steamer your shower floor (out of direct water flow) and inhale the bright scent of Lushious Lemon.
Create your own unique bath gel! Simply add Lushious Lemon oil blend to the Young Living Bath and Shower Gel Base for a unique scent that the conventional stores can't beat!

Make a Keep Calm & Shine On roller for a daily perfume.
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10-15 drops each Bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit
  • Carrier of choice
Whip up a citrusy DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Tangerine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
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
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • Dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves (optional)
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
  • 50 drops Lushious Lemon
    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.
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
  • 50 drops Lushious Lemon
    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.
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 (Lushious Lemon, 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 tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 5 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 3 drops Peppermint
    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 Lushious Lemon to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, crisp scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of Lushious Lemon (alone or with other 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 sweet citrusy blend any time of day! It's wonderful alone and pairs well with tree oils like Cypress, Northern Lights Black Spruce or Cedarwood.
Pine Essential Oil

Pine's aroma is reminiscent of the Japanese tradition of forest bathing and provides a refreshing, uplifting scent that is versatile and joyful.

Use Pine in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves 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
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets a lemony twist. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Eucalyptus & Lavender
  • 10 drops each Tea Tree & Pine
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
    Spray on upholstered surfaces to refresh as desired.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 4 tsp water
  • 20 drops each Lemon & Pine
  • 10 drops Thieves (optional)
  • 3 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or small silicone mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20-30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 15-20 drops each Pine & Lemon
    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
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Tangerine essentia oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Use this earthy tree oil blend to make homemade DIY beeswax jar candles to fill your home with warmth - and make a few for your friends and neighbors.

Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Pine. Add 20 drops to 1 cup Epsom Salt and soak in warm water.

Make these Detox Bath Salts.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Thieves essential oil (optional)
  • Dried lavender, rose buds, 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 Pine
  • 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 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 Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere
Add 5 drops of Pine 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 Pine essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Diffuse this fresh oil all month long.
Roaring Twenties - 5 drops Pine, 3 drops each Lemon & Geranium
Cozy Home - 3 drops each Pine, Vanilla, Tangerine & Cinnamon Bark
Welcome Home - 4 drops Pine, 3 drops each Tangerine, Lemon & Grapefruit
Refresh & Renew - 4 drops Pine, 6 drops Citrus Fresh
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

Gift with Purchase! - April 2022

April's gifts with Purchase


Spring is a time to reconnect to the planet, to shake off the buildup of winter and have a fresh start. With spring in full bloom, we're focusing on cultivating a clean and essential lifestyle with April's gifts!

We've got Lemon, Peppermint, and Tangerine essential oils to assist you in spring cleaning by helping get rid of sticky residue, Purification essential oil blend for sweeping unwanted odors out the door, a 250 mL room spray bottle for custom essential oil-infused spritzes to replace synthetic room fresheners, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend to capture the spirit of spring growth, Pine essential oil for synthetic-free DIY cleaning products, and Life 9 for probiotic support for healthy digestion.

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we’d be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the April 'How to Use' blog post.


During the Month of April


With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive a free 15 mL LEMON oil.


LEMON essential oil, 15 mL
  • Brighten up your space with sunshine in a bottle. Add Lemon to your diffuser any time of day for a pick me up.
  • Remove unwanted odors, remove sticky residue, spot-treat laundry stains and more with this versatile oil.
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.
190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL PURIFICATION essential oil blend. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 5 mL PEPPERMINT, 15 mL TANGERINE, and all of the above.


PURIFICATION essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Kick unwanted odors to the curb with this purifying blend of Melrose, Tea Tree, Lemongrass essential oils.
  • Support healthy airways. Make a simple chest rub with Purification and coconut oil.


PEPPERMINT essential oil blend, 5 mL

  • From workouts to focus to digestion to tension, this is one of the most versatile oils around.
  • Diffuse this crisp, fresh oil to brighten any space, including in your car!
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.



TANGERINE essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • There's no wrong way to use this sweet, happy citrus oil. Diffuse, use in cleaning DIYs, add to an Epsom salt bath, add to your favorite roller!
  • Diffuse Tangerine while studying, working or during art class to inspire creativity.
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.
250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV or more, you'll receive a free 250 mL SPRAY BOTTLE, a 15 mL LUSHIOUS LEMON blend, and all the above!


250 mL SPRAY BOTTLE
  • Freshen up your space with a custom scent! Create a simple room spray with 40-50 drops of essential oils, 1 tbsp witch hazel and filtered water.
  • Use this bottle to whip up a smaller amount of Thieves Household Cleaner to keep in your bathroom.



LUSHIOUS LEMON essential oil blend, 15 mL

Scented candles have nothing on this fresh citrus blend. Diffuse Lushious Lemon any time of day to create a bright, happy, welcoming aroma in your space.
300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 15 mL PINE essential oil. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free bottle of LIFE 9 PROBIOTIC and all of the above.


PINE essential oil, 15 mL 
  • Spring clean the entire house with this evergreen oil. Add to your Thieves Household Cleaner, the mop bucket, wool dryer balls, and your DIY room sprays.
  • Support the airways. Add Pine to a roller and dilute and roll over the chest and back as desired.

LIFE 9 PROBIOTIC essential oil, 5 mL

Support overall health and wellness daily with this foundational supplement. Probiotics are a cornerstone of health, and Life 9 is an incredible, high-potency probiotic that supports immune and digestive health.
For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in April .

Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? Check out this post to see all the things.

Want to get the most out of your new oils? Check out these posts on the Lavender Life Blog:
FAQs:
What is March's Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Subscribe to Save program, you'll also earn loyalty  points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on Subscribe to Save.

Not sure what to do to get these freebies? Click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Lushious Lemon - Oil of the Month March 2022

OOTMLushious Lemon

Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in March!

Brighten your day and freshen your home with the crisp, happy, citrusy aroma of Lushious Lemon essential oil blend. This blend features bright, uplifting oils - Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Ylang Ylang, and Spearmint - in perfect combination that brings a bit of sunshine to your day while removing any unwanted orders at the same time.


Just a Drop of Lushious Lemon

  • Has a bright, fresh, uplifting aroma
  • A great way to brighten and freshen your space
  • Can be diffused throughout your home to create a positive atmosphere
  • Features Lemon Myrtle essential oil, known for its odor-neutralizing properties
  • Includes Ylang Ylang essential oil, known for its joyful flora aroma
  • Has a sweet, citrusy aroma with floral and minty undertones
  • Makes a great addition to bath and body DIYs
  • Adds a lovely citrus twist to home and cleaning DIYs
Bath & Body Works has nothing on this incredible scent! Lushious Lemon essential oil blend can rival any candle in its ability to freshen a space, and it comes without all the toxins of a scented candle. Plus, this bright, happy blend is infused into a hand soap and a hand lotion, so we get all the good stuff and none of the bad!

Background
Lushious Lemon essential oil blend features Lemon essential oil that is cold pressed from fruit grown on the Amanzi Amahle Cooperative Farm in South Africa, as well as Lemon Myrtle essential oil that is extracted from steam-distilled leaves of the myrtle plant. Floral Ylang Ylang, obtained from plants grown in Madagascar, and cool Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus round out the aroma, adding a touch of herbal depth.

Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits.
  • Gamma-terpinene - a potential antioxidant, Chinese medicine believes that this constituent may halt the advance of unwelcome microbes, reducing the risk of colds and 'flu-like symptoms.'
  • Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
  • Eucalyptus - it has a distinctive, fresh aroma that has a calming effect on the user when applied in aromatherapy.
Lushious Lemon & Emotions
This blend is a wonderful choice for encouraging joyful, abundant thoughts and emotions. Ylang Ylang is well known for its use in aromatherapy to help release stress and anxiety, and is especially helpful when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Lemon and Lemon Myrtle have a cleansing, uplifting scent that is wonderful for processing feelings of frustration or lack. The crisp scent of Spearmint and Eucalyptus is also good for releasing physical and emotional tension. So when you combine all these oils into one blend, you have a wonderful option for emotional support.

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Daily Habits with Lushious Lemon
Note: As with citrus oils, avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying Lushious Lemon topically.

Household

Make a DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray for refreshing lines and mattresses with each sheet change or every time you make the bed. Switch up the oils as you like. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lushious Lemon & Lavender
  • Fill the rest with water
Diffuse it to neutralize unwanted odors throughout the home and fill your space with it cheerful aroma.

Add 40 drops of Lushious Lemon to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a fresh, spring scent.

Add Lushious Lemon to dryer balls for fresh, citrusy smelling laundry. Use 3 drops per wool dryer ball.

Use Lushious Lemon in this DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with an airtight lid, add:
  • 1.5 cups Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 40 drops Lushious Lemon
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To Use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add your clothes and normal amount of laundry detergent.
Personal Care & Beauty

Inhale Lushious Lemon for a mid-afternoon reminder of sunny days.

Diffuse Lushious Lemon (or one of the blends below) while you journal, meditate and process any feelings of lack, frustration or low confidence.

Make the bright, luxe scent part of your signature personal fragrance.

Add it to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex in a roll-on bottle and apply topically to your chest and the crown of your head to promote feelings of joy and ease.

Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Use alone or pair it with Vanilla, Lavender, Grapefruit, or Bergamot.

Make this Sunny Days perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Grapefruit, & Bergamot
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Whip up a Spring Blossom room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10 drops Tangerine or Orange
  • 10 drops Joy or Gernaium
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with water
Diffuse

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 bright, fresh scent of Lushious Lemon.

  • Good morning - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Peppermint
  • Fresh Flowers - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops each Geranium & Grapefruit
  • Greenhouse - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Cypress
  • Cloudy Day - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Vetiver
  • Fresh Rain - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Clove
Companion Products

Want to see more uses for Lushious Lemon? Check out the blog post on How to Use from August 2021.

Join us in using Lushious Lemon essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Lushious Lemon essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.


As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

How to Use March's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
March's Gifts with Purchase

It's a new month, so it's time to get motivated with March's rewards! Pursue your dreams with a little help from these inspiring Young Living products. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use this month's incredible freebies! And there's a special gift you can share too!

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List resource 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!
10% off Enrollment Coupon (100 PV)

Friends don't let friend miss out on good things - especially good things at a discount! Share your love of Young Living oils and products with this !0% off voucher.
  • YOU place a 100 PV or more Shop or Subscribe to Save order, YOUR FRIEND gets a discount.
  • Share the voucher with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment.
  • You will be emailed the unique code within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!
  • You can earn up to two codes in the month of March.
  • See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.
Envision Essential Oil Blend

Envision essential oil blend combines Black Spruce, Geranium, Orange, Lavender, Sage, and Rose for an aroma that stimulates feelings of intuitive creativity and resourcefulness, encouraging renewed faith in visualization the future and awakening your inner drive necessary to achieve your dreams.

  • Add Envision to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
  • Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.
  • Diffuse or apply Envision topically for its aroma to offer feelings of creativity and resourcefulness.
  • Add a drop to the palms of your hands, rub them together, and hold them up to your nose and inhale (make a scent tent with your hands).
  • Apply 1-2 drops to your forehead, edge of ears, wrists, neck, temples, feet or desired location as needed to inspire clarity and intuition.
  • Add a few drops to unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.
Try this The Future is Bright roller blend. Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired.
  • 10 drops each: Envision, Valor, Tangerine
  • Fill with carrier oil
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little 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 Grapefruit
  • 25 drops Envision
    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.
Use Envision to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a a fresh, floral 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!
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Envision
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Envision
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • 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"
  • 30-40 drops Envision
    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.
Add Envision to wool dryer balls for a floral, spring aroma.

Use Envision in your homemade DIY beeswax jar candles for a fresh, springtime scent.

Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils or use it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends.
Goal Getter - 4 drops Envision, 3 drops each Valor & Lime
Inspired - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops Envision
Focused - 4 drops Envision, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Tangerine
Clarity Essential Oil Blend

Clarity essential oil blend features 12 essential oils for an aroma that promotes feelings of stability, focus, and a sense of productivity for the mind - Basil, Cardamom, Rosemary, Peppermint, Coriander, Geranium, Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, and Palmarosa and helps generate a focused environment to help clear the mind of unnecessary distractions and encourage concentration.

  • Dilute Clarity with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and apply it to the back of the neck and templates to create an atmosphere conductive to work or study.
  • Pair with Peppermint, Cedar wood or GeneYus for an extra boost.
Try this Level Headed Rollerball. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 25 drops Clarity
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • 5 drops Clove
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Make this Focus Rollerball for use during work or school. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 25 drops Clarity
  • 10 drops each Cedarwood, Brain Power or GeneYus
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Diffuse or apply it topically with dilution to enhance your yoga and meditation practice and assist in learning the mind.

Use Clarity with breath work and/or exercise to kick-start your day.

Diffuse or inhale it from the bottle while at work, school, or during study to stay on task and create a focused environment.

Apply Clarity layered with Brain Power on the back of the neck or chest as desired for focus.

Add 5 drops of Clarity 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 Clarity essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Use Clarity 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:
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Clarity
  • 10 drops each Lemon & Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Add an herbaceous twist to your Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster with this fresh, herbaceous blend. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
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
  • 30 drops Clarity essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Lemon 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.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Clarity
  • 20 drops Lemon or more Clarity
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Diffuse this crisp, fresh blend all month long.
Empowered - 5 drops Clarity, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Jade Lemon
Calm & Confident - 4 drops each Clarity, Rosemary, & Eucalyptus
Freshen Up - 4 drops Clarity, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Clove, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
En-R-Gee Essential Oil Blend

En-R-Gee essential oil blend is a combination of Rosemary, Juniper, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Idaho Grand Fir, Clove, and Black Pepper for an invigorating aromatic boost when preparing for any of life's challenges or demanding performances when you need it most.

  • Diffuse En-R-Gee during your morning ritual to jump-start to your day.
  • Apply it topically to feel inspired and ready to take action on the world.
  • Pair with citrus oils like Tangerine or Lime or with crisp oils like Peppermint or Eucalyptus.
  • Diffuse it while focusing on work or studies.
  • Diffuse it during long drives or late-night study sessions for an invigorating aroma that will help you push through.
Add a couple of drops to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into temples, bottoms of feet, or the back of the neck before a challenging activity for an exhilarating scent.

  • Create an application ritual for your mornings:
  • Diffuse Motivation + Tangerine as you get ready for the day
  • Apply the Energizer Bunny rollerball or diluted En-R-Gee to the spine and bottom of the feet.
  • Place a drop of Envision on the crown of the head.
  • Roll Clarity on the back of the neck.
  • Apply Valor to the chest and wrists as a daily perfume.
Try this Energizer Bunny Rollerball. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 25 drops En-R-Gee
  • 15 drops each Peppermint, Tangerine, & Lime
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply to the back of the neck, spine, and bottom of the feet as desired.
Make this DIY Adrenal Love Serum to support the endocrine and adrenal system (stress response). To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 35 drops En-R-Gee
  • 10 drops each Rosemary, Clove & Nutmeg (or use more En-R-Gee)
  • Fill with castor oil
    Apply over the lower back daily before bed OR morning and evening.
Make this Focused rollerball for use during work or school.
  • 25 drops En-R-Gee
  • 10 drops each Clarity & Cedarwood
  • fill with a carrier of choice
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Use En-R-Gee to make invigorating DIY Oil-infused Shower Melts.
  • 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!
Add 5 drops En-R-Gee 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 En-R-Gee essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this Invigorating Peppermint Food Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 drops En-R-Gee
  • 2 drops Peppermint (optional)
    Mix ingredients well, then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with a warm, damp towel and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Diffuse this vibrant oil to help put some pep in your step:
Morning Sunshine - 3 drops each En-R-Gee, Lemon, Jade Lemon, & Tangerine
Work Space - 4 drops En-R-Gee, 3 drops each Tangerine & Peppermint
Crisp & Clean - 3 drops En-R-Gee, Peppermint & Eucalyptus
Roller Bottle Set, 3 Count

Take your favorite essential oils and blends with you with these rollers! Simply add your desired essential oil(s), top with a carrier and roll on as desired.

Rollerball blend ideas:
  • Wellness Blend - 10-20 drops each Thieves, Oregano, Geranium, Lemon & Frankincense
  • Focus Blend - 20 drops each Clarity, Lemon, Peppermint, & EN-R-Gee
  • Calming Blend - 20 drops each Motivation, Lavender & Tangerine
  • Bravery Blend - 25 drops each Valor & Tangerine
  • Or any roller blend listed above!
Popular Carrier Oils:
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
Motivation Essential Oil Blend

Motivation essential oil blend combines Roman Chamomile, Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang, and Lavender. It has a powerful scent that may stimulate feelings of action and accomplishment, providing positive energy to help overcome feelings of fear and procrastination. 

  • Apply 1-2 drops to your forehead, edge of ears, wrists, neck, templates, feet, or desired location as needed to inspire clarity and motivation.
  • Add a few drops to unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.
Make a perfume rollerball with Motivation and your favorite citrus oil - Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon or Lime. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Motivation blend
  • 15-20 drops citrus essential oil
  • Fill the rest with a carrier oil
Try this Goal Getter rollerball blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Motivation blend
  • 10 drops Envision blend
  • 5 drops each Grapefruit & Bergamot
  • fill a carrier of choice
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this DIY Salt Scrub:
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 Grapefruit
  • 15 drops Motivation
    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.
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Motivation
  • 10 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a some motivation to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Motivation
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • filtered water
Use Motivation in your homemade DIY beeswax jar candles for a fresh, inspiring scent.

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
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 30-40 drops Motivation
    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 lavender scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Diffuse this uplifting blend all month long:
Calm & Collected - 5 drops Motivation, 3 drops each Lavender & Grapefruit
Open Heart - 4 drops each Motivation, Vanilla & Lavender
Welcome Home - 4 drops Motivation, 3 drops each Tangerine & Bergamot
Refresh & Renew - 4 drops Motivation, 3 drops Jade Lemon, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
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

How to Use Feb's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
February's Gifts with Purchase

Share the love with February's Gift With Purchase. Whether you're looking forward to a special Valentine's Day with the one you love or simply string positive to get through the last month of winter chill, February's gifts are all about self-care and becoming the best version of yourself. And there's a special gift you can share too.

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List resource 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!
10% off Enrollment Coupon (100 PV)

Friends don't let friend miss out on good things - especially good things at a discount! Share your love of Young Living oils and products with this !0% off voucher.
  • YOU place a 100 PV or more Shop or Subscribe to Save order, YOUR FRIEND gets a discount.
  • Share the voucher with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment.
  • You will be emailed the unique code within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!
  • You can earn up to two codes in the month of February.
  • See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang is THE oil for love and connection! Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma and was historically to adorn a newly married couple's bed on the wedding night. Known for reducing stress, some find it beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.

  • This floral, balanced oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. Add Ylang Ylang to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
  • Diffuse Ylang Ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce.
Diffuse Ylang Ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy. Try this Date Night Blend:
  • 5 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 3 drops Tangerine
Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.

Add a few drops of unscented body wash or Epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.

Add Ylang Ylang to your daily moisturizer to support radiant skin. Try this DIY Beauty Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • Jojoba or argan oil
Add to a shampoo or create a hair spray or mask to promote thick, glossy hair. They this DIY Hair Mask:
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 5 drops Cedarwood
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Apply over the heart to reduce stress and encourage healthy blood pressure.

Try this Don't Worry, Be Happy roller blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each - Peace & Calming, Joy, Ylang Ylang and Orange
  • fill with carrier oil
  • Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC.
  • 1/3 cup Epsom salt
  • 4 drops Peppermint
  • 3 drops Thieves
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 1 drop each Tea Tree, Elemi, or Frankincense
  • 1-2 tsp AlkaLime
    Step 1 - Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid. 
    Step 2 - Pour the mixture in your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet.
    Step 3 - Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until dissolved.
    Step 4 - Soak your feet for 20-30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang Ylang Salt Scrub:
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 20 drops Lemon or Lavender
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 m minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Use Ylang Ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral 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 fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils ours it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends.
  • Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint + 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
  • Pretty Woman - 5 drops Stress Away + 3 drops each Ylang Ylang, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Citrus Shine - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
  • Feeling Fine - 6 drops Christmas Spirit + 2 drops Orange + 1 drop Ylang Ylang
  • Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Nutmeg + 1 drop Cassia
One Heart Essential Oil Blend

One heart is a lovely blend of Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Lime, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Ocotea and Valor that encourages a bright outlook on life and opens your heart to love and service for others. Use this blend to help encourage unity and connection with your community and create a calming, uplifting environment.

  • Ylang Ylang from Ecuador has a sweet, romantic aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents germacrene and alpha-farnesene.
  • Lemon and Lime have an uplifting, fresh aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituent limonene.
  • Northern Lights Black Spruce is rich and invigorating and contains the naturally occurring constituents bornyl acetate, camphene, alpha pinene.
  • Ocotea from Ecuador is delightfully spicy and contains the naturally occurring constituent beta-caryophyllene.
  • Valor has a woodsy, grounding aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents alpha pinene, beta pinene, bornyl acetate, and camphene.
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
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 30-40 drops One Heart
    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 lavender scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Make a perfume roller with One Heart and your favorite citrus oil - Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon or Lime. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add 30 drops One Heart and 15-20 drops citrus oil.

Bring a little light to your body butter by combining One Heart and Grapefruit in 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 Grapefruit
  • 15 drops One Heart
    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.
Diffuse this uplifting blend to foster connection all month long.
  • Love You Lots - Grapefruit, Lemon, One Heart
  • Open Heart - Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, One Heart
  • Welcome Home - Lavender, Vanilla, One Heart
YL Pink Glass Dropper Bottle

  • Use this beautiful glass dropper for a diffuser blend or other DIY.
  • Set your diffuser up for success! Place a water decanter and pre-made diffuser blend beside your diffuser for easy filling.
  • Use this dropper bottle to share your favorite diffuse blend with a friend!
  • Gift this bottle filled with your favorite diffuser blend to a friend along with a beautiful Desert Mist diffuser.
Lavender Calming Bath Bombs

Relax at the end of the day and pamper your skin with Young Living's Lavender Calming Bath Bombs.

Drop a bath bomb into a tub filled with warm water. Breathe in the aroma to promote feelings of peace and tranquility. Incorporate as part of your night time routine to relax and unwind.

Make an at-home spa night for yourself and/or someone you love:
  • Add Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Idaho Blue Spruce to the bathroom diffuser.
  • Run a hot bath with a Lavender Calming Bath Bomb.
  • Add some Lavender or Evening Peace Bath Gel for bubbles
  • Light some beeswax candles (here is a fun recipe for a DIY Beeswax Candle from November)
  • Turn on some soft music
  • Enjoy yourself and revel in doing some self care for your self!
Whip up a few Galetine's Day gifts and share some love with your friends. Pair a Lavender Calming Bath Bomb with a Lavender or Grapefruit Lip Balm, a Tranquil or Stress Away Roller and a pair of cute, cozy socks for a simple but thoughtful gift. Other paring ideas so your friends can make an at-home spa for themselves:
  • Bath bomb + any roll-on or DIY perfume blend
  • Bath bomb + a good book + diffuser blend
  • Bath bomb + diffuser + diffuser blend
  • Bath bomb + CBD Beauty Boost
  • Bath bomb + BLOOM collection
Elemi Essential Oil 

Elemi essential oil comes from the same botanical family as Frankincense and Myrrh. It has similar properties and benefits - from skin care to aromatic use during prayer or meditation. Substitute this oil for Frankincense in any of your favorite recipes.

Add Elemi to your skincare routine. Simple place a few drops in your palm and mix with a carrier oil of choice for a simple and effective face serum.

Make a DIY Facial Serum. To a 2 oz dropper bottle (see the YL Pink Glass dropper above!), add:
  • 30 drops Elemi
  • 10-25 drops each - Myrrh, Blue Tansy, Cedarwood (for dry skin), Geranium (for brightening), and Manuka (optional)
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter 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 - 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, and January.
Make this Winter 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 (Elemi, 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 Elemi
    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.
Make a simple DIY Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve (above). Add all to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Elemi essential oil
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Make a Sweet Dreams Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, and Elemi essential oil
  • 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.
Diffuse this earthly oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home.
Zen Space - 5 drops Elemi, 3 drops Sage, 3 drops Lavender
Sweet Dreams - 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Elemi
Calm & Collected - 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint, Lemon and Elemi
Geranium Essential Oil

This floral oil is amazing for skin care, immune health and much more!

Make this Peonies Roller Blend (also makes a great diffuser blend) to wear as perfume. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Grapefruit
  • 2 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
  • 2 drops Lime
  • Carrier oil of choice
Make these lovely Citrus Rind Diffusers (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix the sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the sea salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.

Grapefruit & Geranium
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Sage
  • 1.5 cups coarse sea salt
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary Geranium
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 15 drops Rosemary
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5-7 drops Geranium
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Geranium Lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Lime
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
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
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon 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 Geranium 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 Geranium 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 minutes as a mask. Rinse with warm water.
Make this amazing T-Zone Roller to use on oily areas of skin or to spot treat problem areas or acne. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 10 drops Manuka or Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay mask for an at-home facial.
  • 1/4 cup fresh, organic cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp Rhassoul Clay
  • 1 tsp organic Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 5 drops each of Elemi and Geranium
  • 1/4 cup water
    Step 1 - Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients.
    Step 2 - Add water las and add until desired consistency
    Step 3 - Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Make a DIY Brightening Facial Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle (see the YL Pink Glass dropper above!), add:
  • 20 drops Geranium
  • 15 drops Frankincense or Elemi
  • 10 drops Blue Tansy (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder (optional)
  • Carrier of choice
    Apply to your face morning and evening.
Use Geranium to ward off outdoor pests. Diffuse Geranium and Citronella in a battery powered diffuser. Or make a simple spray with 30 drops each Geranium, Citronella, and Lavender in a 4 oz glass spray bottle with water or carrier oil to apply as needed.
 
Make Geranium and Ylang Ylang a party f your bedtime routine! Diffuse, apply, massage onto shoulders, mix with water in a 2 oz glass spray bottle and spritz onto sheets.

Diffuse Geranium to bring the garden indoors and support immunity.
2020s - Lemon, Geranium, Frankincense, Pine
Herbal Remedy - Geranium, Rosemary, Grapefruit
Flower Child - Geranium, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Lemon
Capri Blue Volcano - Idaho Blue Spruce, Grapefruit, Geranium, Lime
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

Spring Cleaning Diffuser Recipes - March 2022

Diffuser Blends
For Spring Cleaning


Open the windows and let the sunshine in! March is here and with it, the hint of spring. And we are ready!

These blends will freshen up your home and bring the feeling of cool, crisp mornings and sunny afternoons. These recipes mix in herbaceous scents from an early spring garden with fresh favorites like Lemongrass that are perfect any time of day.

These oils are wonderful for supporting immune and respiratory health as we head into the changing seasons, and they are great for our emotions as well!

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends to get you going this spring.

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in March. Get the everyday products you need and get free oils to use in the diffuser too!

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Springtime means a changing of the seasons and a changing of the air quality in many places! when the yellow starts to fly, we add this blend of oils to our diffusers (and rollers!) and breathe in deeply. 

Lavender is calming to the sinuses, Peppermint opens the airways, Lemon is purifying and Copiaba is soothing.


Relax and uplift with the spicy scent of Thieves, the soothing scent of R.C. and the happy scent of Orange.

This blend is wonderful for the immune and respiratory systems and works even better when paired with steam.

Add these oils to your diffuser as you soak in the tub or take a hot shower and open the airways while you relax.

This fresh, sweet diffuser blend is perfect any time of the day. 

Purification is cleansing and bright, Orange is happy and uplifting, and Lavender is calming and soothing. 

When paired together they create an atmosphere that is welcoming and hopeful - perfect for the promise of spring.


Kick the germs and bring some freshness to your space with this blend of Thieves, Lemon and Frankincense. This is a favorite to diffuse after school, while we sleep or anytime someone is starting to feel less than great.

Thieves brings the power of Clove, Eucalyptus and Thyme to kick the ick, while Frankincense and Lemon up the immune boosting power.

This trio also makes a wonderful roller blend - just do 5x the drops.


Bring the bright, soothing scent of the herb garden indoors with this blend of Lavender, Lemongrass, and Eucalyptus.

Lemongrass and Eucalyptus are both purifying oils which are wonderful for cleansing the environment, and Lavender is calming and soothing to the mind, body and spirit. 

This trio is great support for all the springtime blooms too.

Bask in the promise of springtime sunshine with this bright, crisp diffuser blend.

Purification and Lemon are cleansing and purifying, and Basil is herbaceous and earthy.

This combination is perfect for feeling like your home is freshly cleaned - even when it isn't.

Plus, this trio of oils is wonderful for helping us release feelings of 'stuck' - something that often happens in those last weeks of winter.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Gift with Purchase! - March 2022

March's gifts with Purchase


It's a new month, so its time to get motivated with March's rewards. Pursue your dreams with a little help from these inspiriting Young Living products.

Setting goals? Diffuse Motivation as you dream big. Looking for a bit of courage before an important conversation? Valor's got your back.

Store your favorite oils for on-the-go inspiration in a Roller Bottle Set and say your morning affirmations as you diffuse Envision.

Make it through the afternoon slump with a bit of En-R-Gee and apply a drop of Clarity to the inside of your wrists as you journal about your successes and learning points from the day. Plus, elevate your life by qualifying for our 100 PV tier and earn hassle-free shipping so you can focus on the important things.

 And there's a special gift you can share too!

US members who spend at least 100 PV in March can also qualify for two unique 10% off enrollment coupons - one from a 100+ PV Shop Order and one from a 100+ PV Subscription Order - both to share with a friend to help them save on their first order.

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we’d be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, free shipping, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the March 'How to Use' blog post.


During the Month of March


With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING and a 10% OFF ENROLLMENT COUPON! Stock up on all-time favorites and your order will ship for free.


Share the love! When you spend 100 PV on Shop or Subscribe to Save order, you'll also earn a 10% off one-time coupon code that you can share with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment. You can earn up to two codes in the month of March, and YL will email the unique code to you within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. (Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!) See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.
190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL ENVISION essential oil blend. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 5 mL CLARITY blend, 15 mL EN-R-GEE blend and all of the above.


ENVISION essential oil blend, 5 mL
Envision essential oil blend combines Black Spruce, Geranium, Orange, Lavender, Sage, and Rose for an aroma that stimulates feelings of intuitive creativity and resourcefulness, encouraging renewed faith in visualizing the future and awakening your inner drive necessary to achieve your dreams.

CLARITY essential oil blend, 5 mL

Clarity essential oil blend features 12 essential oils for an aroma that promotes feelings of stability, focus, and a sense of productivity for the mind.

Clarity combines Basil, Cardamom, Rosemary, Peppermint, Coriander, Geranium, Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, and Ponderosa Essential oils.

NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

EN-R-GEE essential oil blend, 15 mL
En-R-Gee essential oil blend is a combination of Rosemary, Juniper, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Idaho Grand Fir, Clove, and Black Pepper for an invigorating aromatic boost when preparing for any of life's challenges for demanding performances when you need it most.

NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders


With any order of 250 PV or more, you'll receive a free 3ct Roller Bottle Set and all the above with FREE SHIPPING!


YL 3 ct Roller Bottle Set
Take your favorite essential oils and blends with you with these rollers! Simply add your desired essential oil(s), top with carrier and roll on as desired.
300 PV Orders


With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 5 mL VALOR essential oil blend and all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!


VALOR essential oil blend, 5 mL 
Valor essential oil 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 and courage and confidence before going into battle.
400 PV Orders
With any subscribe to save order of 400 PV, you'll receive a free 5 mL MOTIVATION essential oil blend and all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!

MOTIVATION essential oil, 5 mL
Motivation essential oil blend combines Roman Chamomile, Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang, and Lavender. It has a powerful scent that may simulate feelings of action and accomplishment, providing positive energy to help overcome feelings of fear and procrastination.
For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in March.

Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? Check out this post to see all the things.

Want to get the most out of your new oils? Check out these posts on the Lavender Life Blog:
FAQs:
What is March's Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV and your order ships free. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Subscribe to Save program, you'll also earn loyalty  points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on Subscribe to Save.

Not sure what to do to get these freebies? Click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Clary Sage Oil Spotlight - Feb 2022

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Oil Spotlight for February

Clary Sage is a distinctly feminine oil that we love for everything from supporting healthy skin to wearing as a personal fragrance to supporting healthy hormone levels. This oil is a great choice for women for many reasons.


Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in February.

Just a Drop of Clary Sage...

  • Has a calming, soothing, lightly floral aroma
  • Promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin and hair
  • Helps soothe minor skin irritations
  • Geared toward women for its hormone support properties
  • Supports healthy estrogen levels through naturally occurring phytoestrogens
  • Makes a lovely perfume
Clary Sage essential oil is a main component of Dragon Time oil blend, a blend formulated for supporting normal, healthy emotions during the female monthly cycle. Clary Sage contains the naturally occurring constituent linalyl acetate, which contributes to its calming and soothing herbal aroma. Applied topically, Clary Sage essential oil promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin, making this an oil every woman wants to have in her arsenal.

Background

Native to the Mediterranean region, Clary Sage is a perennial shrub in the Salvia family. Traditionally used as a medicinal herb, it typically grows 3-4 feet tall and produces showy purple blooms that attract pollinators. Young Living's Clary Sage essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering parts of the plant at the Mona, UT and Simiane-la-Rotonde, France farms.

Key Constituents

Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Linalyl acetate - a potent antioxidant that promotes circulatory health and allows the body to support healing from ischemic injury (injury as a result of poor blood flow).
  • Linalool - supports stress relief and uplifts the mood, helps support the body during times of illness and stress.
Clary Sage & Emotions

Clary Sage can be a powerful tool for female emotions! Since we know of its estrogen-support properties this makes a lot of sense. When our hormones are unbalanced, it takes a toll on our health - both physical and emotional. Clary Sage is grounding and comforting and evokes feelings of feminine energy. It pairs well with citrus oils like Bergamot and Tangerine as well as Patchouli and Lavender.

Clary Sage is also a component in the supplement CortiStop because of its ability to balance hormones and stop the stress response. Stress wreaks havoc on our health, so any way we can find to support stress reduction is key! Pair daily use and inhalation of Clary Sage with meditation, journaling, affirmations and prayer.

Clary Sage & Pregnancy

Because Clary Sage contains phytoestrogens, it can increase fertility in some women. It can also be used to support labor! Because of this, some women choose to avoid excess use of Clary Sage during pregnancy until labor is desired.

Clary Sage is found in:

Daily Habits with Clary Sage:

Note: As with citrus oils, avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying Clary Sage.

Inhale or diffuse Clary Sage in the evening to help create a tranquil environment, especially at bedtime.

Add a few drops to your facial essence, serum, or moisturizer and apply at bedtime for healthy looking skin.

Make this Glow Up Serum. To a 4 oz bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Clary Sage & Frankincense
  • 20 drops Blue Tansy (optional)
  • 5 droppers full of CBD Beauty Boost (optional)
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Mix Clary Sage with aloe vera gel and apply it following sun or wind exposure.

Make a simple DIY After Sun Spritz (you can use this after time out in the cold and wind as well). To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops of Clary Sage
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Copaiba, and Frankincense
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Use in conjunction with ProgEssence Plus Serum to support female hormone levels.

Dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it over the lower abdomen and back as desired, especially during menstrual cramping.

Make an Aunt Flo Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Clary Sage & Copaiba
  • 10 drops each Geranium, Bergamot, Cypress & Lavender
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Use Clary Sage alone or pair it with Vanilla, Lavender, Grapefruit, or Bergamot.
Or make this Aunt Flo Massage oil to support your body through cramps. Apply over the abdomen and lower back as needed.
  • 1/4 cup V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier oil
  • 20 drops Clary Sage
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Bergamot
  • 10 drops Cypress
  • a few pumps Relaxation Massage Oil (optional)
Make this I AM Beautiful perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each Frankincense & Clary Sage
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, & Bergamot
  • Fill with a carrier of choice.
Make this Supermom Roller for when you need to be calm and collected and get things done. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Clary Sage
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Take a relaxing bath before bed. Add 10 drops each Clary Sage & Lavender to 1 cup of Epsom Salt and place under running water. 

Add Clary Sage to your bath and body products for a slightly floral, herbaceous scent.

Make a DIY Lushious Locks Hair Mask.
  • 1/4 cup coconut or avocado oil
  • 25 drops Clary Sage
  • 20 drops Cedarwood & Rosemary
    Apply to slightly damp hair or spot treat dry areas. Let sit for up to 10 minutes, then shampoo as desired.
Apply Clary Sage to the inside of the ankles and rub over the abdomen during labor to support contractions.

Make a NO Fear Labor Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Clary Sage
  • 20 drops each Valor, Patchouli, Lavender & Tangerine
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Whip up a Spring Blossoms room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Winter Nights
  • 10 drops Tangerine or Orange
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water

DIFFUSE

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 herbaceous floral aroma of Clary Sage.

  • Spring Breeze - 4 drops each Grapefruit, Clary Sage, & Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
  • Fresh Linens - 3 drops each Lavender & Clary Sage, 2 drops each Lemon, Lime & Vetiver
  • Greenhouse - 3 drops Rosemary, 2 drops each Clary Sage, Jade lemon, tangerine, & Thyme
  • Feminine Energy - 4 drops Clary Sage, 3 drops each Lavender & Jasmine, 2 drops Rosemary
  • Citrus & Sage - 4 drops Citrus Fresh, 3 drops each Lemon & Clary Sage

Join us in using Clary Sage essential oil daily this month and beyond.


Want to try Clary Sage essential oil, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Love & Connection Diffuser Recipes - Feb 2022

Diffuser Blends
For Love and Connection


Love and connection are a vital part of our health. We live in communities, gather in small groups in churches and chapels, enjoy book clubs and other intimate gatherings with friends and family. We need these relationships for our mental, emotional and even physical health! Our mind and body are so interconnected, that cultivated sincere relationships not only bolsters us emotionally, it keeps us healthier in the long run.

This collection of diffuser blends include some of our favorite oils for love and connection - to self and to others! Ylang Ylang, Orange, Lavender, Idaho Blue Spruce and Vanilla to name a few.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends for love and connection.

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in February. Get the everyday products you need and get free oils to use in the diffuser too!

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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When you want to unwind at the end of the day, add this blend to your diffuser. Lemon and Orange are bright and happy, while Lavender is calming and relaxing. 

This is a great blend to diffuse as you journal, meditate or simply sit and talk with a loved one at the end of the day.
Patchouli, Orange and Lavender - oh my! This blend is for all the Patchouli lovers out there... and for the non-lovers too!

Adding the sweet scent of Orange and the herbaceous scent of Lavender help round out the earthy scent of Patchouli in the Peace & Calming blend. Peace & Calming is one of our favorites for creating a serene environment!

Add this blend to your diffuser during gathering with family and friends or during family time in the evenings for a blend that is sweet and grounding.

Flowers are an international symbol of love and devotion, and for good reason! They remind us of the beauty in relationships, the opportunity for growth, and they add such life to a space - much like our connections with those around us!

Diffuse this sweet, slightly floral blend any time of day and especially when you're needing some connection and self love.
Did you know that the Joy essential oil blend was originally called 'Love'? This blend is wonderful for fostering connection - both to others and to our inner self!

Add in the happy, calming scent of Tangerine and the grounding aroma of Frankincense, and you have a diffuser blend that is wonderful for starting your day off on the right foot.

Diffuse this blend during prayer and meditation or during time with those you love.

This uplifting, unassuming blend has quickly become one of our favorites - both in the diffuser and as a perfume blend!

Bergamot and Grapefruit are bright and happy, Clary Sage is light and floral, and Vanilla is warming and inviting.

These scents pair well together to create a blend that is slightly romantic and incredibly welcoming.


Ylang Ylang is the oil of romance! Ylang Ylang petals were traditionally placed upon the beds of newlyweds as a symbol of love and connection.

This floral oil pairs well with the bright, happy notes of Orange. Adding Idaho Blue Spruce rounds out the romantic atmosphere while fostering open connection with your loved one.

Add this blend to your diffuser during date night or anytime you want to foster romantic connection.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Winter Nights Blend Oil Spotlight - Jan 2022

Winter Nights Essential Oil Blend

Oil Spotlight for January

Winter Nights essential oil blend is a winter staple. This combination of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange is crisp and cool and reminiscent of softly falling snow. Winter Nights fills your home with the peace of crisp midnight air in winter, and the warmth of cozy spaces, making it perfect for this time of year.


Just a Drop of Winter Nights...

  • Has a fresh, woodsy aroma
  • Creates an uplifting, relaxing, serene environment
  • Invites the peaceful feeling of cozy winter nights into your home
  • A wonderful addition to DIYs
  • Can be used with massage for a relaxing, invigorating experience
  • Contains Northern Lights Black Spruce
Winter Nights essential oil is THE oil blend for the winter season. Not only is the aroma crisp and cool and comforting, this blend contains both Cedarwood and Northern Lights Black Spruce - both of which are 'tree' oils. Tree oils are a favorite this time of year for a good reason. They are calming and grounding for the emotions, they have immune support properties, and they can help support the body's natural response to pain and inflammation. Add in the muscle and joint support of Peppermint and the bright, happy aroma of Orange, and this blend definitely sounds like something we want to keep on and around our bodies this time of year.

Background

Young Living's exclusive Winter Nights essential oil blend features Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil, produced exclusively at the Northern Lights Farm and Distillery in British Columbia, Cananda. Established in 2014, this farm remains a pristine landscape to grow and harvest the botanical for one of Young Living's most-beloved essential oils. Orange, produced at the Amanzi Amahle Cooperative Farm in South Africa, and Peppermint, produced at the Labbeemint Partner Distillery in Washington USA, join to add some brightness and effervescence to the Winter Nights blend and to elevate the forestry notes of Black Spruce and Cedarwood.

Key Constituents

Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.

  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits.
  • Alpha-pinene and beta-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown these constituents to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
  • Bornyl acetate - may help calm and focus the mind.
Winter Nights & Emotions

According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medial tradition, our health is a holistic balance of the mind, body, and spirit, with each person having a dominant energy type, or dosa. During the winter months we are more inclined to rest and hibernate, which can often lead to the winter blues. Winter is the season of kapha, the dosa marked by a certain heaviness, a tendency toward mental fog, and sometimes weight gain. However, we can work with the body and energy type can help lift the lethargy of winter. Oils can help us sit in this seasonal shift without lowering our emotional energy.

Create an application ritual with Winter Nights and any other oils you choose to add. This ritual is a reminder to not hold on to restrictive feelings, which can happen when there's too much kasha.

  • Gently rub the skin between your toes to create warmth in the area. Massage in 4-5 drops of your chosen oil, spending about 3-5 seconds between each toe.
  • With the oil still on your fingers and palms, massage the bottoms of your feet, spending 30 seconds on each one.
  • Move up to your wrists and gently massage the area with your thumb; spend 10-15 seconds on each wrist.
  • Next, move to the ears. Use your fingers to massage the area behind your ears in circles for 15 seconds.
  • Floating up to the forehead, massage your temples with your forefingers in circles for 10 seconds.
  • Finally, cup your palms over your nose and mouth and take five deep inhales.
Winter Nights & Yoga

Yoga can have a profound impact on improving energy levels, especially during the winter months. Begin your day with a sun salutations to capitalize on the energy of the sun. Focus on asanas to invigorate a healthy kapha.

  • Choose a diffuser blend below, and set it near your mat.
  • Apply oils to the crown of the head (it won't make your hair greasy if you don't rub it in, just drop it), wrists and heart.
  • Breathe deeply, repeat a positive mantra or focus on a word or intention you want to manifest.

Daily Habits with Winter Nights:

Use Winter Nights in the emotional ritual above and during yoga to help with the winter blues.

Make this Winter Blues Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • 5 drops Neroli essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Add a few drops of Winter Nights to yarn-wrapped pine cones for a scented fire starter. Details on this cute and easy DIY here.

Apply it to your neck or wrists to create a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Use Winter Nights alone or pair it with Vanilla, Lavender, Grapefruit, or Bergamot.

Use it in conjunction with Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap and Lotion to fill you home and leave your skin smelling amazing with its cool, comforting aroma.

Add it to Young Living's Car Vent Diffuser or use it in a car diffuser (a simple clothes pin works too) to leave your car smelling as fresh as the crips midnight winter air. No diffuser? Add drops of Winter Nights to cotton rounds or small cloths and place beneath the seats. Refresh the drops as needed.

Take a relaxing bath before bed. Add 10 drops each Winter Nights + Vanilla + Lavender to 1 cup Epsom Salt and place under warm running water.

Make a simple massage oil and give tired legs and feet some TLC.
  • 1/4 cup V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier oil
  • 30 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
  • 20 drops Lavender essential oil
  • a few pumps of Relaxation Massage oil (optional)
Add Winter Nights to your Young Living bath and body products for a crips, comforting experience.

Whip up a simple room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water

DIFFUSE

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 crisp, cool and comforting scent of Winter Nights.

  • Cozy Fireside - 6 drops Winter Nights + 5 drops Vanilla
  • Brisk Walk - 5 drops Winter Nights + 3 drops Lemon, 3 drops Bergamot
  • Sun Salutation - 4 drops Winter Nights + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Lemon
  • Date Night - 5 drops Winter Nights + 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Ylang Ylang
  • Feeling Fresh - 6 drops Winter Nights + 3 drops Eucalyptus Radiata + 2 drops Lemon
  • Winter Nap - 5 drops Lavender + 4 drops Winter Nights + 2 drops Vetiver

Join us in using Winter Nights essential oil blend daily this month and beyond.


Want to try Winter Nights essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Healthy Habits Diffuser Recipes - Jan 2022

Healthy Habits Diffuser Blends
For your New Year


While we certainly don't need a new year to create great health habits, there is something fundamentally refreshing about this time of year. It's a time to rest, to renew, to sit and enjoy the slowness of winter while holding space for our dreams, our needs and our desires.

Winter is a time to reflect on what we want to continue giving energy to and what we want to gratefully release. During this time, let's make room for healthy habits on a daily basis. It is the small steps over time that make a lasting difference.

This collection of diffuser blends features some of our favorite oils for health - Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Frankincense, Pine, Rosemary and more. These are the blends we are reading for right now as we extend our winter hibernation, reflect on the year past, set personal and health goals for the future, and refresh and renew our bodies and spirits as we look forward to the year ahead with expectant hope.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell welcome and inviting all at the same time.

LIFE HACK - You can easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

To make a 10 mL roller from any recipe - triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex) and you're good to go.

To make a 2 oz spray from any recipe - double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, ad a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in January. Get the everyday products you need and get free oils to use in the diffuser too!

Happy diffusing!!

Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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The winter months can be a little hard on our respiratory systems, and this blend sone we reach for time and time again! 

Thieves brings the spicy sweet immune support, Lemon is bright and fresh and clean, and Raven is wonderful for opening airways with its crips eucalyptus scent. Add this blend to your diffuser anytime you need a breath of fresh air.


It's no secret that gardening is good for the body and soul. There's just something about being outdoors, working the dirt and growing plants, and this diffuser blends brings the feeling of a day in the garden into your home.

Lavender, Lemon, Basil, and Rosemary combine to create a sense of zen while also supporting the immune and respiratory systems during cold winter days. Add this herbal remedy to your diffuser anytime you need to feel peaceful and collected.

Winter is a time of rest, a time to sleep in and focus in as we slowly move towards longer days. And while we want to fully honor this season and be present in it, it can sometimes lead to feeling a little blue.

On the days when you are feeling the need for a little sunshine, add this blend of Lemon, Peppermint, and Orange to your diffuser! Citrus oils are known to be bright and happy, and Peppermint is crisp and fresh, making this the perfect combination to brighten your spirits.


Sacred Mountain might just be one of Young Living's most underrated blends. This tree oil blend can be an incredible emotional tool for releasing and refocusing.

Paired with the uplifting scent of Orange and the calming aroma of Patchouli, this blend is one you will want on hand whenever you need to stop, release and start again. Diffuse this blend anytime of day when you need a fresh start.

2020 and 2021 taught us a lot about ourselves, about what matters most, and about our ability to adapt to an ever changing world. This blend is a great one to reach for when you're feeling the effects of those years!

Pine and Northern Lights Black Spruce are grounding and calming and also offer wonderful health benefits, making them all stars for the diffuser!

Add in a little Cinnamon Bark for a hint of spice and you have a blend that rivals any candle in scent but also packs a wonderful health punch!


Whenever you're feeling ready to set goals and make progress towards this, this is the blend you want to diffuse.

Lemon is bright, crisp and inspiring. Grapefruit is happy and uplifting. Basil and Rosemary are herbaceous and focusing oils.

This combination can help you find your inner goal getter as you look forward to all this year may hold.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

How to Use Jan's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
January's Gifts with Purchase

January's Gift With Purchase is here, and it's packed with essential oil favorites you can use every day - Eucalyptus Radiata, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Lime, Cedarwood. Plus an exclusive Lavender, Peppermint and Tea Tree in the Seed to Seal Story Collection! From skin and hair care to cleaning and DIYs, here are some of our favorite ways to use these household staples.

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List resource 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!
Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil

Like most species of Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Radiata is native to Australia. A very large flowering tree in the myrtle family, Eucalyptus Radiata produces fragrant leaves and is also known informally as narrow-leaved peppermint. In 2011, a study at Heidelberg University found that Eucalyptus Radiata has the second largest abundance of 1,8 console (eucalyptus) after Eucalyptus Globulus. It is this constituent that gives Eucalyptus Radiata its camphor's aroma and incredible respiratory support properties.

Use this oil to help support the airways during the cold weather. Dilute with coconut oil or V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and apply to the chest as desired. This is a great thing to do before a winter workout.

Soothe tired muscles with simple massage oil - mix a few drops of Eucalyptus Radiata with carrier oil and massage onto tense areas. You can also add Rosemary and/or Lavender.

Make this Eucalyptus Lavender Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC.
Soothe irritated airways with a simple DIY Chest Rub. To a small glass jar add:
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 30 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 20 drops Lemon
    Mix well. Apply to chest, back, throat and bottom of feed as desired.
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Soak.
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 10 drops Lemon or Grapefruit (optional)
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with water
Make a DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray for refreshing linens and mattresses with each sheet change or every time you make the bed. Switch up the oils as you like. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add
Whip up this even simpler DIY Linen Spray for linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 30 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 20 drops Tea Tree (optional) - its a gift with purchase gift this month
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Add Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Peppermint to these DIY Cleaning Fizzies.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 4 tsp water
  • 40 drops essential oils (Eucalyptus plus Peppermint and Tea Tree are gifts with purchase this month)
  • 3 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or small silicone mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20-30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner by adding 20 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata for a fresh twist. Pair with Rosemary and Grapefruit for an even more refreshing take on our favorite plant-based cleaner.
Add Eucalyptus Radiata to wool dryer balls and Thieves Laundry Soap for fresh, clean smelling laundry.

Use Eucalyptus Radiata to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 Epsom salt
  • 30 drops of essential oil(s)
  • Water (about 2-3 tsp)
  • Silicone mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 2 - Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well. Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. 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 fresh, crisp oil with herbaceous oils like Rosemary and Lavender, citrus oils like Grapefruit and Lemon or cleansing oils like Peppermint and Lemongrass:
  • Aveda: Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Rosemary
  • Spa Treatment: Eucalyptus Radiata, Grapefruit, Tangerine
  • Fresh & Clean: Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree, Lemon
  • Resolutions: Eucalyptus Radiata, Peppermint, Lavender
Grapefruit Essential Oil

A natural cross of the pomelo and the sweet orange, grapefruit likely originated in Jamaica before spreading to America and throughout citrus-growing areas. Today this evergreen tree is cultivated in the United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Israel.

Grapefruit essential oil has a zesty, uplifting aroma that refreshes the air when diffused. It also provides cleansing action, making it a popular addition to skin care and home cleaning products.

Add Grapefruit to your favorite roller blends for some happy citrus zest! To a 10 mL roller bottle, add the following essential oils with a carrier oil of your choice. (Note: do not apply citrus oils to skin that will be directly exposed to the sunlight within 2 hours.)
  • Keep Calm & Carry On: 20 drops Stress Away, 15 drops each Grapefruit & Lavender
  • Liquid Sunshine: 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops each Tangerine & Lemon, 10 drops Bergamot
  • Flower Garden: 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Ylang Ylang, 10 drops Bergamot
  • Golden Hour: 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce or Idaho Blue Spruce, 10 drops Germanium or Joy
Make these lovely Citrus Rind Diffusers (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix the sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the sea salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.
Grapefruit Cedarwood:
  • 1 Grapefruit
  • 15 drops Cedarwood (gift with purchase this month)
  • 5 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • 3 drops Sage essential oil
  • 1.5 cups coarse sea salt
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary:
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 15 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 10 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Rosemary Lime Mint:
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 10 drops Lime essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Grapefruit Salt Scrub:
Make this Grapefruit Lip Scrub for soft, happy lips:
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5 drops Vanilla (optional)
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
    Whip coconut oil with a mixer, then add in sugar and essential oils and mix again. Store in a glass jar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a drop towel.
Whip up this DIY Toning Oil to use after hitting the gym to work on your resolutions. To a 2 or 4 oz pump or dropper bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each Rosemary, Grapefruit, Fennel, Juniper
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Cypress
  • Fill with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
    Massage onto problem areas as desired.
Spice up your Thieves Cleaner with a fresh, crisp recipe. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • 15 drops each Tangerine & Lemon essential oil
  • 15 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
Bring a little light to your winter body butter by combining Winter Nights essential oil blend and Grapefruit in 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 Grapefruit essential oil
  • 15 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
    Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 - 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Add in essential oils, then place in a glass jar.
Diffuse this happy citrus oil to bring a little bit of sunshine to your home:
  • Herb Garden: Grapefruit, Lemon, Basil
  • Spring Breeze: Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Valor
  • Cozy Home: Grapefruit, Lavender, Vanilla
  • Keep Calm: Grapefruit, Stress Away, Bergamot
Rosemary Essential Oil

An evergreen shrub in the mint family, Rosemary grows abundantly in rocky coastal regions. Rosemary essential oil has an invigorating aroma that can be used to create an environment conducive to work or study. It is often included in soaps, fragrances, shampoos, and household cleaners and is a key ingredient in the Thieves essential oil blend.

Use Rosemary in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home.
  • Add 20 drops to Thieves Household Cleaner (optional to add 20 drops of Lemon as well)
  • Add to a room spray (see recipes above)
  • Use in laundry - on wool dryer balls, add Thieves Laundry Soap
  • Add Rosemary to the DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray recipe above
Use Rosemary to make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with an airtight lid, add:
  • 1.5 cup salt Epsom salt
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 30 drops Rosemary (or mix Rosemary with Eucalyptus)
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use - add 1-2 tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make this Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner recipe. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata and Rosemary essential oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • filtered water
Take a relaxing Epsom salt bath with Rosemary. Add 20 drops to 1 cup Epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Add Rosemary to your shampoo and conditioner for a healthy scalp and hair. Also try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask:
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 5 drops Cedarwood essential oil (optional) - great for hair growth
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Add 5 drops 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 Rosemary essenital oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • A carrier of choice
Give your tired feet some love with this Rosemary Peppermint Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 2 drops Peppermint essential oil (optional)
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap 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.
Diffuse Rosemary during work, homework, or school times for a refreshing aroma that supports focus and creativity. Pair Rosemary with other crips oils like Peppermint and Eucalyptus, calming oils like Lavender or citrus oils like Lime, Bergamot and Lemon.
  • Crisp Breeze: Rosemary, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot
  • Aveda: Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Focused: Rosemary, Lemon, Tangerine
  • Herbal Remedy: Rosemary, Lavender, Basil, Grapefruit
Lime Essential Oil

Lime essential oil has a sharp, green, citrus aroma that uplifts the senses when used aromatically or applied topically. Lime Vitality has a delightful citrus flavor, contains antioxidants, and may provide general wellness support when taken internally. NOTE: Lime and Lime Vitality are the same essential oil.

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
  • Muslin cotton drawstrings pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 30 drops Lime essential oil
  • 20 drops Lavender essential oil
    In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch. Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender lime scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Mix Lime and Rosemary with magnesium flakes or Epsom salt for a relaxing bath soak.

Show your muscles a little TLC after hitting the gym or even after standing all day (or for those middle of the night leg cramps). To a 2 oz pump bottle or a 30 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Cypress essential oil
  • 20 drops Lime essential oil
  • A carrier of choice
    Apply to lets to support healthy circulation.
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay Mask for an at-home facial:
  • 1/4 cup fresh, organic cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp Rhassoul Clay
  • 1 tsp organic, greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 3 drops each Lime and Geranium essential oils (optional)
  • 1/4 cup of water
    Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients. Add water last and add until desired consistency. Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Add Lime to Grapefruit Lip Scrub recipe above.
Add Lime to your beauty routine to freshen and cleanse your skin.

Create this amazing T-Zone Roller (or serum) to support glowing skin. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Lime essential oil
  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply to t-zone or oily areas of skin as needed (even blemishes!)
Add Lime Vitality to any of your favorite dishes - guacamole, marinades, and salad dressings, baked proteins like chicken or salmon, smoothies - anything you would use lime zest! 

Add a drop of Lime Vitality to your daily NingXia Red and to your water glass throughout the day. 

NOTE: Lime Vitality and Lime are the same essential oil.

Diffuse this crisp citrus oil to bring a little bit of summer to your home. Pair Lime with other citrus oils, with herbaceous oils like Lavender and Rosemary, or to candle-inspired blends to add a lighter note to the fragrance.
  • Spring Breeze: Lime, Rosemary, Grapefruit
  • Herb Garden: Lime, Lavender, Rosemary, Basil
  • Seaside: Lime, Lavender, Spearmint
  • Capri Blue Volcano: Idaho Blue Spruce, Grapefruit, Geranium, Tangerine, Lime
Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood essential oil is recognized for its calming and grounding aroma, which can be paired with Lavender as part of your bedtime routine. It also provides skin and hair care benefits when applied topically, making it a great addition to your facial care routine or shampoo.

Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter 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
  • 30 drops essential oils - Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli. 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.
Make this Winter 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. Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all 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.
Make your own (effective) deodorant with this Natural Deodorant Spray recipe. To a 4 oz glass mister bottle, combine all ingredients and shake well:
  • 3 tbsp grain alcohol
  • 1 tbsp witch hazel
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp glycerin
  • 20 drops Cedarwood (or other essential oils)
  • 10 drops Tea Tree (optional)
    To Use - spritz two sprays under arms as desired.
Make a simple DIY Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve (from November and December). Add all to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Make a Sweet Dreams Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender and Cedarwood essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 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 these Sweet Dreams Bath Salts to use before bedtime (great for helping kids wind down as well). Add to a glass jar and mix well.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom salts
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
Diffuse this woodsy oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home.
  • Sweet Dreams: 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense
  • Calm & Collected: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint & Lemon
  • Enchanted Forest: 4 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • Grounded & Grateful: 3 drops each Cedarwood, Patchouli, Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Let It Go: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Lavender, & Vetiver
Seed to Seal Story Collection

This collection includes exclusive 10 mL bottles of Lavender, Peppermint and Tea Tree - all of which are household staples! These three oils are expertly versatile and are ones we reach for daily.

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 Tea Tree to dryer balls and directly to your laundry soap to freshen up your laundry. You can also use it with Thieves Dish Soap as a stain pre-treatment.

Drop Tea Tree into any area where unwanted odors linger - inside of toilet tissue rolls, on a cloth inside the garage can, on floor mat in the car, in gym bags, running shoes, rubber boots, etc.

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.
Use Lavender and Tea Tree in the DIY Goat Milk Soap and Bath Soak recipes above.

Add a drop of Peppermint to carrier oil and massage onto tense shoulder, temples, and back of the neck. You can also apply it to sore, tired muscles.

Keep Peppermint on hand in the car to help ease any unhappy bellies due to movement. Sniff directly from the bottle as needed.

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.

Add all three oils to calm, uplift and purify your home and atmosphere.
  • Sniffles Ease: Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon
  • Breathe Easy: Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree, Lavender, Peppermint
  • Relax: Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender, Lemon
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

Gift with Purchase! - Jan 2022

January's gifts with Purchase


Energize your new year with January's gifts with purchase! This month is full of powerful essential oil favorites you can use every day. Infuse everything - from your hair care to your homemade cleaners - with Rosemary's invigorating scent, Grapefruit's zesty aroma, and Lime's citrusy goodness.

Turn any shower into a spa with the fresh scent of Eucalyptus Radiata or the soothing, woodsy aroma of Cedarwood.

With the Seed to Seal Story Collection, you'll receive limited-edition 10 mL bottles containing some of our oil all-starts: Lavender, Tea Tree, and Peppermint. And as always, your order ships for free at or above 100 PV.

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out January's 'How to Use' blog post.

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we’d be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, free shipping, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!


Freebies To Start January 2022


With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING. Stock up on all-time favorites and your order will ship for free.


190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL EUCALYPTUS RADIATA essential oil. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 15 mL GRAPEFRUIT and a 15 mL ROSEMARY essential oil.



EUCALYPTUS RADIATA essential oil, 15 mL
  • Love your locks. Give those tresses the royal treatment! Massage a few drops of Eucalyptus Radiata into your scalp so the rejuvenation scent can refresh your hair.
  • Drift off to dreamland. Rub a little Eucalyptus Radiata on the booms of your feet and inhale the aroma as you settle down for a long winter's nap.


GRAPEFRUIT, 15 mL

  • Refresh the room. Want your room to feel like a sunny beach house? Grapefruit brings a welcome burst of freshness, whether you're diffusing it or using it to eat up your household cleaners.
  • Show off a sweet, summery scent. Grapefruit's sweet, invigorating aroma can brighten any day. Just dab a little on your wrists and neck to sport a fresh personal scent.
  • NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.
ROSEMARY, 15 mL
  • Show your scalp some TLC. Massage a few drops of this fresh, woodsy essential oil into your scalp by adding into your favorite shampoo Mix it with Cedarwood (the 300 PV tier gift with purchase) for a refreshing scalp mask.
  • Sprits the stinky and sticky. Clean to your heart's content, spritzing away stinky orders and sticky counters with a Rosemary-infused DIY cleaner.
  • NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV, you'll receive a free 15 mL LIME essential oil and all the above with FREE SHIPPING!


LIME essential oil, 15 mL
  • Add some zest to your day and take a mini tropical staycation in a bottle! Invite Lime's sunny, citrusy notes into your favorite spaces by diffusing it or add it to your DIY cleaner to enjoy its fresh clean scent.
  • Get that glow. What's a vacation without some spa time? Give your skin some glow by applying 2 drops of Lime to your face with a cotton pad as you wind down for bed.
300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 15 mL CEDARWOOD, a SEED TO SEAL STORY COLLECTION and all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!


  • Experience three powerhouse oils: Lavender, Tea Tree and Peppermint. Drift to sleep with dreamy Lavender, bash the appearance of blemishes with herbaceous Tea Tree, and cool down those tired legs after a run with cooling Peppermint.
  • Use from sunup to sundown. These essential oil favorites are easy to add to nearly every part of your day-to-day, from soothing skin care to homemade cleaners.
CEDARWOOD essential oil, 15 mL
  • Treat those tresses. You have to wear your hair everyday, so let Cedarwood make it your best-looking feature! Warm a few drops on you hand and fingers and gently rub it into your scalp for healthy-looking hair.
  • Soften the appearance of your skin. Add Cedarwood to your nightly body lotion, daily face moisturizes, a weekly face mask and marvel at how it cleanses, moisturizers, and conditions your skin.
  • Sweeten your surroundings. Share Cedarwood's calm, complementary scent by adding it to your diffuser blends. Mix it with citrus notes, floral accents, or earthy tones to create your own unique combinations.
For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in January.

Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? Check out this post to see all the things.

Want to get the most out of your new oils? Check out these posts on the Lavender Life Blog:
FAQs:
What is January's Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV and your order ships free. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 300PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Subscribe to Save program, you'll also earn loyalty  points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on Subscribe to Save.

Not sure what to do to get these freebies? Click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

December's DIY - Diffuser Bombs

DIY Diffuser Bombs
Make this for Yourself and your Loved Ones

One of our essential oil loving friends came up with the most brilliant way to have all of your favorite diffuser blends ready to go for quick and easy use. Create your favorite diffuser blends ahead of time in a few simple steps. These bottles look lovely sitting next to the diffuser, and this is also a fun way to gift oils to friends and family - grab your favorite diffuser, create a diffuser bomb and you have a wonderful gift at the ready!


DIY Diffuser Bombs:
  • Empty 15 mL essential oil bottles
  • Bamboo dropper lids (or frosted bamboo dropper bottles) - optional!
  • Add your oils from your favorite blends. You'll be able to add triple the amount or more depending on your bottle size. 15 mL bottles can hold almost 300 drops.
Before using the pre-made blends, give the bottle a slight shake and then add 8-10 drops from your diffuser

And if you're looking for supplies to make some of your favorite DIYs, check out my The Basics - DIY Supplies List for a list of where to purchase some of our favorite DIY supplies.

Favorite Blends to try:

Anthropologie Home 
  • 100 drops each Orange + Grapefruit
  • 60 drops Idaho Blue Spruce or Northern Light Black Spruce
  • 40 drops Geranium
The Happy Hippy
  • 80 drops each Northern Lights Black Spruce + Jade Lemon
  • 70 drops Grapefruit
  • 60 drops Patchouli
Winter Wonderland 
  • 60 drops each Christmas Spirit + Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • 40 drops each Idaho Blue Spruce + Joy
Frosted Cranberry 
  • 70 drops each Cinnamon Bark + Stress Away
  • 50 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 40 drops Vanilla
Twisted Peppermint
  • 60 drops each Peppermint + Idaho Balsam Fir
  • 40 drops Stress Away
  • 30 drops Tangerine
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see what you've made!

Want to create these Diffuser Bombs, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Essentials for Dec 2021

December Essentials
What should I order?


The holidays are upon us and the year is winding down, so you will find us cozied up at home with those we love... diffusing oils, making DIYs, gathering with our family and friends.


We are here to give full presence to all that this season brings, and here are a few products we are using to enhance this beautiful time of year.


Vanilla Oleoresin - for a warm, welcoming aroma
Peppermint essential oil - for diffusing, baking, and merry making
NingXia Red Combo Pack - for healthy hearts and minds
Christmas Spirit essential oil blend - for all the cozy, festive feelings!
Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap, 3 pack - for clean, soft, moisturized hands with a scent no store can match
Super Vitamin D - for immune, emotional, bone and muscle health

Vanilla Oleoresin

Vanilla is the quintessential warm, inviting scent, making it a wonderful addition to diffuser blends, DIYs, roller blends and even Thieves Household Cleaner. Young Living's Vanilla is not strictly an extract or an absolute, both of which contain monthly alcohol and do not blend well with essential oils. 


Noticing these flaws in mainstream vanilla extracts and absolutes, the D. Gary Young Research Institute worked to find a vanilla product that would meet the Seed to Seal quality commitment and blend well with essential oils. The result is a first-of-its-kind extraction method that yields a Vanilla oleoresin in fractioned coconut oil that diffuses and blends beautifully with essential oils.

Learn more about Vanilla oleoresin in December's Oil of the Month Spotlight 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.

Want to know more? April's Oil Spotlight blog post gives you all the details!
NingXia Red Antioxidant Drink
Combo Pack

Packets for you, bottles for gifting! Add a shot of NingXia Red to your routine to enjoy the benefits of this powerful, whole-body supplement. There are MANY reasons we love this wolfberry puree (see the list of blog posts for all the ways).

NingXia Red is packed with superfoods to support overall wellness - plum, aronia, cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate juices and extracts, pure vanilla extract and Lemon, Orange, Tangerine and Yuzu essential oils.

The benefits of NingXia Red include support for energy levels, normal cellular function, and whole-body and normal eye health. A daily shot of 2-4 ounce helps support overall wellness with powerful antioxidants.

Learn more about NingXia Red:
Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend

This blend of Cinnamon, Spruce and Orange is the most festive blend for the season. Christmas Spirit is a beautiful medley of three oils reminiscent of winter holidays.

Orange essential oil has a bright aroma that is believed to bring joy, peace, and happiness to those who possess it. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is the oil of wealth from he Orient. Black Spruce essential oil has an aromatic influence that brings a feeling of balance and grounding. Diffuse this oil all season long (and beyond!)

Learn more about Christmas Sprit blend (which is free this month with purchase) in December's How to Use blog post and how to use Christmas Spirit in these yummy diffuser recipes.
Winter Nights
Foaming Hand Soap

Bring the brisk winter air into your home with our favorite seasonal hand soap - Winter Nights Foaming Hand soap. Young Living's signature scent Winter Nights Blend features Northern Lights Black Spruce, Cedarwood, Orange, and Peppermint essential oils, which are the perfect combination for the season.

The plant-based formula cleans hands without over-drying and aloe and ginkgo biloba botanicals moisturize the skin, making it feel softer and healthier, which is especially important during the driest seasons.
Super Vitamin D

Who doesn't need a super boos of sunshine? Young Living's plant-based Super Vitamin D is highly absorbable, vegan friendly, and completely synthetic free. Dissolvable in a delicious mixed berry-flavored tablet, Super Vitamin D is a great source of Vitamin D that helps support bone growth and healthy muscle.

Vitamin D plays a key function in respiratory health, and through its innate and adaptive defense mechanisms, it supports the body's respiratory immune system. This dissolvable tablet is made with lemon balm extract and Vitamin D to support mood and hormone regulation. SIGN US UP! This time of year can be hard emotionally, so adding Vitamin D to our supplement routine can make a big impact. 

Learn more about Super Vitamin D in this month's Supplement Spotlight.

Want to try the essentials for December (Vanilla Oleoresin, Peppermint essential oil, NingXia Red Combo Pack, Christmas Spirit essential oil blend, Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap), 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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