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Gratitude Oil Spotlight - Nov 2021

Nov 24, 2021 01:44 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
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Gratitude Essential Oil

Oil Spotlight for November

Gratitude essential oil blend has an uplifting aroma that fosters gratitude, thankfulness, and contentment. Life simply flows better when your heart and mind are open and grounded with gratitude.

Each month we focus on using an oil everyday 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 November. My goal is to use up an entire bottle for my personal use.

Just a Drop of Gratitude

Gratitude essential oil blend contains nine essential oils and has a spiritual aroma that promotes gratitude, thankfulness, and appreciation, helping foster a positive attitude and attracting all that is good in your life.

Has a uplifting and nurturing aroma that is perfect for daily use
Is a wonderful addition to your daily gratitude practice. Pair this oil blend with a daily gratitude journal.
Pairs well with Harmony, Forgiveness, Joy, Tangerine, Stress Away, Valor, and White Angelica essential oils
A great addition to the Feelings Collection kit

Background

Gratitude is a blend of Grand Fir, Frankincense, Coriander, Myrrh, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Vetiver, and Geranium essential oils.

Idaho Grand Fir - opens emotional blocks and helps energize the spirit
Frankincense - carries historical and biblical significance as a grounding and uplifting aroma
Coriander - supports healthy digestion, which is often affected in emotional stress, also supports a healthy immune system
Myrrh - a holy anointing oil, Myrrh supports the endocrine and limbic system allowing it to support both emotions and hormones. According to legend, Myrrh also possesses the frequency of wealth.
Ylang Ylang - balances the energy within the body and promotes reaction and conficence
Bergamot - this sweet, spicy citrus oil is uplifting and calming and helps combat stress and anxious thoughts
Northern Lights Black Spruce - this favorite tree oils incredibly grounding & relaxing and helps to clear the mind.
Vetiver - high in sesquiterpenes, Vetiver helps to calm the central nervous system to a state of focus or meditation and eases anxious thoughts.
Geranium - this floral oil helps balance hormones, promotes relaxation and supports the liver (which is where negative emotions such as anger are stored).

Key Constituents

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

Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind
Beta pinene - helps support the adrenal glands, which are responsible for our 'fight or flight' response
Linalool - can support the body during injury and sickness and helps relieve stress
Bornyl acetate - may help calm and focus the mind

Gratitude and Emotions

Gratitude is different than thankfulness. You can feel thankful but in order to express gratitude, you will have to tell or show someone else how you feel. Gratitude is moving into a place where you are acting on your emotion and belief. We have each been given powerful and amazing gifts of life and purpose. Are we acting on the truth of seeing what we have been given?

Gratitude Oil helps us to release old patterns of feelings "it is not safe' to be ourselves and to live in our circumstances. If you think about it, gratefulness is our way out. When we are grateful for even the most difficult and undeserved situations from our past, it help us to release them and move on into a new present.

We have learned, grown, been stretched, and that situation has served its purpose to make us who we are. It no longer needs to have any hold over us. We are safe to move forward and leave it behind. We are also safe to reveal who we truly are and those meant to journey with us wills that and choose to embrace us.

Daily Habits with Gratitude

Diffuse this uplifting aroma while inviting feelings of emotional and spiritual progress.

Use it during meditation, yoga, or personal spiritual practice while you uplift and elevate your feelings of gratitude. This can be a powerful practice when you combine Gratitude oil with daily intentions. A gratitude journal is a wonderful place to start.

Apply 1-3 drops topically behind the ears, over the heart, on your wrists, back of neck and base of spine.

Diffuse while beginning your day with an open, uplifting mindset of appreciation.

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 add the uplifting aroma of Gratitude to the day.

Thankful Heart: 4 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Tangerine + 2 drops Frankincense
Enlightened: 4 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Joy
Meditation Space: 3 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Sacred Frankincense or Sacred Sandalwood
Visionary: 3 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Valor + 2 drops Lime

Companion Products

Join us in using Grounding daily this season to create great daily habits that supports our overall health - physical, mental, and emotional.

Want to try Idaho Blue Spruce 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

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The Basics - DIY Supplies List

Nov 24, 2021 01:00 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
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The Basics Series
DIY Supplies List

There is no wrong way to use your oils (aside from just not using them!), especially since oils integrate into every area of our lives - rollers, rooms sprays, DIYs, supplements, candle replacements and SO MUCH MORE.

From roller bottles to carriers to anything you want to DIY, here are the supplies you need to use your oils to the fullest.

Carrier Oils

Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils for either topical use or internal use. When using oils internally, make sure to use ingestible oils, such as high quality olive oil or coconut oil.

V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex - a blended carrier oil from Young Living for any topical use (note - contains wheat germ oil and sweet almond oil)
Organic cold-pressed olive oil - can be used for internal or topical application
Fractionated coconut oil - liquid at room temperature and will not solidify, often used for roller blends
Organic unrefined coconut oil - often used for salves, creams, body butters, topical dilution
Jojoba oil - liquid at room temperature, used in roller blends, facial serums, a good overall carrier oil
Argan oil - liquid carrier, good for skincare
Castor oil - often used for eyelash serums, adrenal serums
Vitamin E oil - often added to skincare DIYs

Glass Bottles and Rollers

When using essential oils for DIY, we want to make sure to use glass spray, dropper or roller bottles. Here are some of our favorites.

2 oz glass spray bottles - for room sprays, etc
16 oz glass spray bottles - for Thieves Household Cleaner dilutions
2 oz, 4 oz, & 16 oz spray bottles - great to get you started
Bamboo spray tops - to add to empty 15 ml YL bottles
2 mL glass roller bottles - great for sharing oils and blends on the go
10 mL amber roller bottles - make your own roller blends
10 mL Cube shaped rollers - these are lovely for perfume blends
10 mL bamboo top roller bottles - add some flare to your roller blends
Spray bottles and Roller bottles - perfect set to get you started and for DIY events
30 mL oral spray bottles - for throat sprays and oral sprays
10 mL perfume spray bottles - fits well in your purse for on the go sprays
2 oz glass dropper bottles - great for serums, beard oils and pre-made diffuser blends
30 mL bamboo top dropper bottles - to add some style to your DIY gifts
30 oz glass jars - for bath salts, scrubs, & body butters
8 oz glass pump bottles - to add your favorite scents to lotions and hand soaps

Other Commonly Used Supplies

Whether your'e mixing up some body butter or making your own candles, here are the supplies we've used and love:

Clear vegetable capsules
Alcohol-free witch hazel
Dried lavender flowers
Dried rose buds
Magnesium bath flakes
Epsom salts
Organic raw shea butter
Refined shea butter - has less scent than raw shea butter
Raw cocoa butter
Aloe vera gel
White beeswax pellets
Yellow beeswax pellets
Bentonite Clay
Corn starch
Wool dryer balls

Printing Supplies

This website has many fun roller bottle, diffuser, and room spray recipes. Use yardstick or sticker paper to easily keep track of the blend you create.

Print this guide and keep it handy!

And if you're looking for how to use essential oils, check out The Basics - Where to Apply your Oils blog to get you started.

Want to give it a try, 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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The Holiday Handbook 2021

Nov 14, 2021 12:40 AM Central
Jennifer Meckel
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The 2021 Holiday Handbook

Fill your diffuser with Vanilla and Christmas Spirit and grab a mug of peppermint cocoa because it's time to get festive. No matter what holiday (if any!) you celebrate this time of year, these fun and festive recipes, DIYs and diffuser blends are certain to create a cozy welcoming winter home using the unique and healthy items in the 2021 Holiday Catalog. Doing some gifting? Check out the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for some great combos to git health and wellness to your family and friends.

Under the Mistletoe Breath Spray

This little bottle will be your mistletoe BFF! Perfect to pack in your purse, backpack, or even stash in your car, this simple breath spray will h ave your breath feeling fresh whenever you need it. To a 10 mL glass spray bottle, add:

3 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
2 drops Spearmint Vitality essential oil
1 tsp Thieves Mouthwash, optional

Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth as desired.

Candy Cane Lip Scrub
This simple lip scrub is perfect for all the mistletoe moments this season.

5 drops Peppermint essential oil
5 drops Vanilla oleoresin
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil**

Combine essential oils and coconut oil, then add in sugar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel. Store in a glass jar. **To make this extra special and creamy, whip the coconut oil in a stand mixer or handheld mixer until its fluffy.

Winter Nights Holiday Body Scrub

If the North Pole had a signature scent, this would be it. This simple KIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy winter scent is perfect for the season. Make it for yourself or package it up with a cute ribbon and gift it to a friend.

1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
3/4 cup organic cane sugar
15 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
10 drops Vanilla oleoresin

Mix Winter Nights and Vanilla with fractionated 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 Young Living's Winter Nights Hand and Body Lotion.

Peppermint Latte Coffee Scrub

This simple DIY is always a crowd pleaser and is great for winter hands, especially when followed with the Very Vanillamint Body Butter.

1 cup organic ground coffee
1 cup cane sugar
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
10 drops Peppermint essential oil
10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin (or Eos of choice - Cardamom, Thieves, etc)
small glass jars

Mix coffee grounds and sugar together, then add melted coconut oil and essential oils. Mix well and place in a glass jar. Top with burlap and tie with twine and a sprig of fresh rosemary for a festive gift.

Vanillamint Body Butter
There really is no substitute for the Very Vanillamint set from Young Living, but if you missed the ordering deadline, this DIY is your next best bet.

8-12 ounce glass container
1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil
1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
1/2 cup organic jojoba oil
5 drops Spearmint essential oil
10 drops Peppermint essential oil
15 drops Vanilla essential oil

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.

Easy DIY Bath Bombs

If you missed out on the new Sweet Maple and KidScents Bath Bombs or want to DIY-it for a custom scent, this recipes for you.

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
2 tbsp epsom salts
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
20-30 drops essential oil(s) of choice (see some suggested pairings below)
1 tsp water or more if necessary
Silicone molds or large ice cream scoop

In a large bowl combine backing soda, citric acid, and Epsom salts. Stir well. In a smaller bowl combine coconut oil and essential oils. Slowly whisk wet ingredients into dry. It should reach a crumbly consistently.

Your mixture is ready when you can mold it into a shape and it sticks without coming apart. If it is too crumbly, add in water, 1 tsp at a time. Mixture should be dry but able to hold a shape. To shape your bath bombs either pack them into your molds or a large ice cream scoop. Leave in the molds overnight, then remove carefully and place on a baking sheet to dry.

Oil pairing ideas:

Peppermint + Vanilla
Lavender + Peppermint
Lavender + Vanilla
Eucalyptus + Lemon
Believe + Vanilla
Gratitude + Tangerine

DIY Room Sprays

This simple DIY will make your home feel cozy and makes a lively gift paired with a fresh rosemary plant, a festive dish towel, Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap or a fresh fir wreath.

Winter Solstice - 10 drops each Thieves + Idaho Blue Spruce + Vanilla
Holly Jolly - 10 drops each Tangerine + Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights
Silent Night - 10 drops each Lavender + Frankincense + Valor
Baking Cookies - 10 drops each Thieves + Vanilla
Frosted Forest - 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 5 drops each Pine + Cedarwood + Peppermint
Twisted Peppermint - 10 drops each Peppermint + Vanilla + Ylang Ylang

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!

Winter Wonderland Tree Spray

Here is a spray that you can spritz on your trees, garlands (Fresh or artificial) and stockings to make things smell festive and cozy. to a 2 oz spray bottle, add:

20 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
10 drops of Cedarwood
7 drops of Orange
5 drops of Cinnamon

Fill the bottle with witch hazel, vodka or water and shake before each spray. Spritz everywhere for a festive tree scent.

DIY Chai Spice and Candy Cane Forest Hand Soaps
We can't get enough of creating custom hand soap scents. These are a fun way to cozy up your home, make great host gifts and are simple to whip up to accompany the changing of the seasons. Chai Spice is lovely for the Thanksgiving season and Candy Cane Forest is wonderful for winter or holidays.

Foaming hand soap bottle or recycle a YL one
2 tbsp Liquid Castile Soap
20 drops essential oils*
1 tsp Vitamin E oil

Add essential oils, Vitamin E oil and Castile Soap to the bottle, then top with water leaving 1" at the top.

Chai Spice - 6 drops Cardamom + 4 drops each Cinnamon Bark + Clove + Ginger + Vanilla
Candy Cane Forest - 10 drops Peppermint + 5 drops each Vanilla + Ylang Ylang

Holiday Spice Wool Dryer Balls

There's something about the smell of warm fresh laundry directly from the dryer - especially when combining Thieves Laundry Soap and essential oil infused wool dryer balls.

Add 4-5 drops of essentials to each dryer ball. Essential oils of choice:

Christmas Spirit
Peppermint + Vanilla
Cinnamon Bark + Orange
Stress Away + Peppermint
Cardamom + Orange

Let the dryer balls air dry for about an hour or to speed up the process you can dry them alone. This will allow the oil to absorb into the wool and not transfer to your clothes. When it's time to dry your clothes, toss the dryer balls into the dryer with your clothing. Refresh the oils every 4-5 loads or more often if you prefer a stronger sent. (Life hack - add essential oils to your dryer balls when you're done with laundry so they are ready for next week!)

Scented Holiday Cards

This simple holiday hack will give your family and friends (and your postal carrier) an instant jolt of goodness retrieving your cards from the mail.

Printed Holiday Cards and Envelopes
A gallon zip lock bag
Cotton balls or pads
Our favorite essentials oils. We recommend Christmas Spirit, Joy, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Orange or any combination

Place a few drops of oil on a cotton ball or pad in the zip lock bag. Add your cards to the bag and zip closed overnight.

DIY Oil Infused Bottle Brush Trees

Give your bottle brush trees a little something extra this year - infuse them with festive essential oils.

Large pitcher or jar (bit enough for your trees)
Distilled water
Witch hazel
Oils of your choice. We love Believe, Christmas Spirit, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Winter Nights, Orange or Pine
Bottle Brush trees

Fill the jar or pitcher almost full of water and add a splash of witch hazel. Add about 20-30 drops of oil and stir with a silicone or metal spoon. Hold your tree upside down for about a minute in the water, then take it out and let it air dry.

Spiced Orange and Cranberry Garland

This is one of our favorite things to do every year. it is beautiful, smells amazing, adds a festive touch to any room and is so easy to make.

About 5 oranges or a mix of oranges, clementines and grapefruit for varied sizes and colors.
Essential oils - Christmas Spirit, Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla, Clove, Believe, Thieves
Fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks

Slice your oranges in circles to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness and arrange them on a non-stick surface or parchment paper. Pour 2-3 drops of essential oils on each slice, then set them in a cool oven and turn the temperature onto the closet setting your oven will allow. (If your oven does not go below 300, et it there and use a wooden spoon to prop the oven open slightly and allow some heat to dissipate.)

Leave the slices in the oven for about 5 hours, then shut the oven off and leave the oranges in overnight or until completely cool. They will be fairly dry, but will continue to dry out over time. You don't want to over dry them in the oven because they can start to burn. If you have a dehydrator, you can use the fruit setting to make the dry the citrus slices.

Once they are dry, string them with some twine, alternating with a few varying sized slices and add a cranberry or two, a tied cinnamon stick - whatever you like. Hang them in your home for some delicious smelling holiday cheer.

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Winter Candle Dupes

It's not just visible decorations that evoke warm, welcoming winter feelings, its the scents as well - cinnamon, spruce, orange, and spice. We ditched the toxic candles for oils years ago, so here are our top 9 candle-inspired favorites!

Mulled Cider - 4 Christmas Spirit + 2 Grapefruit + 2 Clove + 3 Bergamot
Fresh Balsam - 4 Idaho Balsam Fir + 3 Cedarwood + 2 Eucalyptus
Frosted Cranberry - 4 Cinnamon Bark + 4 Stress Away + 3 Ylang Ylang
Twisted Peppermint - 4 Peppermint + 3 Idaho Balsam Fir + 3 Vanilla
Marshmallow Fireside - 4 Stress Away + 2 Clove + 2 Nutmeg + 2 Lemon + 2 Peppermint
Tree Farm - 3 Northern Lights Black Spruce + 4 Idaho Blue Spruce + 2 Pine + 3 Bergamot
Tis the Season - 4 Frankincense + 3 Cinnamon Bark + 3 Orange
Fireside - 4 Pachouli + 2 Tangerine + 3 Vetiver + 2 Orange
Candle Apple Fruitcake - 4 Christmas Spirit + 3 Orange + 2 Peppermint + 3 Vanilla

Diffuser Blends for Gathering

It's the season of gatherings and get together, so fill your diffusers with any of these blends to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests.

Warm Welcome - 2 drops each Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Orange, Clove, Cinnamon Bark
Powder Room - 5 Bergamot + 2 Orange + 2 Nutmeg + 1 Clove
Fireside Chats - 4 Ylang Ylang + 4 Vetiver + 2 Cinnamon Bark
Around the Table - 4 Orange + 2 Cinnamon Bark
Grandma's Kitchen - 4 Christmas Spirit + 4 Lemon + 2 Stress Away
Goodbye Hug - 4 Lavender + 4 Northern Lights Black Spruce + Orange

Christmas Movie Diffuser Blends

Colder weather and cozy homes are the perfect thing for curling up by the fire with your favorite movie. Try one of these holiday movie inspired blends.

Elf - Vanilla, Orange, Peppermint
Its a Wonderful Life - Frankincense, Joy
Miracle on 34th Street - Idaho Blue Spruce, Cinnamon Bark, Orange, Vanilla
The Polar Express - Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon
Charlie Brown Christmas - Wintergreen, Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla, Orange
Christmas Vacation - Stress Away, Peppermint, Vanilla
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Peppermint, Spearmint, Vanilla
Home Alone - Clove, Vanilla, Cardamom, Orange
Love Actually - Joy, Bergamot, Orange
The Holiday - Christmas Spirit, Vanilla
The Family Stone - Frankincense, Peppermint, Vanilla

Roller Blends

How about a few happiest holiday rollerball recipes? Make these for yourself and make a few for some friends. Take a minute to make up some rollerballs so that you have them on hand when you need them.

All recipes are for a 10 mL roller bottle. Add essential oils and top with a carrier oil. Optional - double the drops of oil for a stronger scent.

Gather Roller (a great perfume for gatherings and sharing with friend)
10 Lavender, 8 Northern Lights Black Spruce, 7 Frankincense, 3 Cinnamon Bark
All is Calm Roller (Great for a peaceful night of sleep - roll onto temples and wrists)
10 drops each Lavender, Vanilla, Valor
Joy to the World (wear this as perfume on your neck or wrists to combat the hustle and bustle of the season)
10 drops each Joy, Tangerine, White Angelica + 5 drops Vanilla
Do you Believe Roller (a lovely, festive perfume blend that supports all the emotions this time of year can bring)
15 Believe, 10 drops each Idaho Grand Fir, Lavender, Tangerine
Winter Wellness Roller (stay well this holiday season, roll this on spines and bottoms of feet daily)
15 drops each Thieves, Lemon, Frankincense + 10 drops Oregano or ImmuPower
Planes, Trains and Automobiles Roller (this roller is your best friend if the motion of travel makes your belly uneasy)
15 drops each Peppermint, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Radiata
Easy on the Eggnog Roller (upset tummies from too much sugar around the holidays? Roll this one right around the belly button)
15 drops each DiGize, Peppermint, Lemon
Son of a Nutcracker Roller (too much wine at the holiday party last night? Roll this on your temples and back of neck for some relief)
15 drops M-Grain, 10 drops each Peppermint and PanAway, 1 dropperful of CBD Drops

Festive Food & Drink

Whether you are hosting family and friends, having a night at home with your family or just want a little something fun and festive in your day, try out these delicious food and drink recipes!

Peppermint Brownies
This might be the simplest essential oil recipe ever - just add 4 to 5 drops of Peppermint Vitality essential oil to your favorite brownie recipe (from scratch or even a box) after you add the wet ingredients and bake as desired. Once cooled, use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to create fun shapes.

Optional - top your brownies with a layer of chocolate frosting (with or without a few drops of Peppermint Vitality) or powdered sugar. These are fun to make for parties, neighbors, or just because.

Peppermint Mocha

2 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso
2 cups milk of your choice
1/4 cup cacao powder (you can also use 2 tbsp cocoa powder + 3 oz dark chopped chocolate)
4 tbsp maple syrup or raw honey
3-4 drops Peppermint Vitality

Pour milk into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk in the cocoa powder (or whatever chocolate you're using) and the maple syrup. Bring to a Bol, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, whisking as needed until smooth.

Remove from the heat and when slightly cooled, add 2 drops of Peppermint Vitality (the flavor is bold, so start with 2 drops and add more if you want). Place the peppermint cocoa mixture and the coffee in a Vitamin or other high-powered blender (or use a handheld frother) and blend on medium speed for 30 seconds until frothy. Divide into 4 mugs, top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or both.

Eggnog Chai

Chai tea bag and water to prepare it
1/2 cup eggnog
1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
ground cinnamon

Prepare Chai tea according to directions. Heat eggnog on the stove or in the microwave unit it's hot to your liking. Once the tea is prepared and the eggnog is heated, combine in a mug and let cool slightly, then add the essential oils.

Use a hand-held frother, blender, or electric milk frother to combine. This serves one, so you can double or triple it if you need to, top with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and enjoy. You can easily make this with coffee and can add sweetener to taste (like honey or maple syrup if you want).

Homemade Hot Cocoa

"Tis the season for Jack Frost nipping at your nose! Wind down and warm up with your favorite mug brimming with homemade hot chocolate. You can add any Vitality oil to your recipe, but these are our favorites:

Pumpkin Spice Hot cocoa

4 cups milk of your choice
8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
1 drop Nutmeg Vitality essential oil
1 drop Clove Vitality essential oil

Lavender Hot Cocoa

4 cups milk of choice
8 tbsp unsweetened coca powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tsp honey, or more to taste
4 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil

Peppermint Hot Cocoa

4 cups milk of choice
8 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1tsp honey, or more to taste
2 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil

Champurrado Mexican Hot Cocoa

4 cups milk of your choice
1/2 cup honey or agave
2 Mexican chocolate tablets
3/4 cups masa harina (corn flour)
2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
2 drops Orange Vitality essential oil

For all recipes - Heat all ingredients except oils in a pot over the stove, until just hot. Don't boil. Remove from heat, add the essential oils and stir to combine. Serve in your most festive mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, a candy cane, or all of it.

Holiday Mocktails

If you're having a party this season, these cocktail recipes are sure to impress. Family and guests will be so smitten with their look and taste that they won't even miss the alcohol!

NingXia Red Rosemary Mule

Pour all ingredients into a copper mug full of crushed ice. Stir well to mix and garnish with a spring of rosemary.

2 oz NingXia Red
6 oz ginger beer
1 drop Rosemary Vitality
Rosemary spring

Holiday Mary

Salt the rim of a highball or old-fashioned glass. Fill with ice and set aside. Squeeze a lemon wedge into a shaker and drop it in. Add tomato juice, Vitality oils, a dash of hot sauce to taste, and ice to the shaker. Shake gently to mix. Strain into prepared glass and garnish with celery or your favorite toppings.
(The toothpick method allows you to get a more subtle flavor with the Vitality oils. Simply dip a toothpick in the top of the bottle and swirl through your ingredients.)

Lemon wedges
Sea salt
6 oz tomato juice
1 drop Black Pepper Vitality
Toothpick swirl of Lime Vitality
Toothpick swirl of Celery Seed Vitality
Toothpick swirl of Lemon Vitality
1 drop hot sauce, to taste
Celery stick (optional)

Cranberry Mojito

In a tall, sturdy glass, place a few mint leaves, the sweetener, a squeeze of lime, and the essential oils. Use a muddler to crush the leaves and combine the flavors. Add ice to the glass. Pour a splash of cranberry juice and stir. Fill a glass to the top with NingXia Zyng. Garnish with cranberries, more mint leaves and a lime wedge.

Mint leaves
1 tsp honey or sweetener of choice
1 drop Peppermint Vitalty
1 drop Lime Vitality
Splash of cranberry juice
1 can NingXia Zyng
Fresh cranberries
Lime wedges

NingXia Red Punch

In a punch bowl, pour NingXia Red, apple cider, pomegranate juice, and honey. Add fruit and cinnamon sticks and mix well. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. The longer the fruit soaks in the liquid, the more flavors will combine. Serve in short glasses garnished with more apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon stick stirrers.
1 bottle of NingXia Red

4 cups apple cider
2 cups pomegranate juice
1/4 cup honey or simple syrup
Sliced apples
Pomegranate seeds
Cinnamon Sticks

Spiced Cinnamon Cider

A steaming mug of cider is the perfect remedy to cold, wintry days. Serve it after a day of sledding or an evening of caroling to warm up guests from he inside out.

Add all ingredients to a large pot and stir to combine. Heat until simmering, and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve warm in a mug. Garnish with sliced oranges and cinnamon sticks.

8 cups apple juice or cider
4 cups orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
9 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
6 drops Cardamom Vitality
4 drops Clove Vitality
4 drops Nutmeg Vitality
3 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality
Sliced oranges
Cinnamon sticks

Holiday Gifting

Our favorite gift ideas for everyone on the nice list! These also make great stocking stuffers or small gifts for neighbors, teachers, hosts, etc.

Pro Tip: Buy a 3 pack of foaming hand soap, the Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm Set, or the Sweet Maple Bath Bombs set to save money and time. Three gifts in one when you separate the sets.

For more gift ideas, check out this Holiday Gift Guide blog post.

Lavender essential oil + eyelash curler
Lime Vitality + Cocktail Shaker
Gentle Baby + Swaddle Blanket
Peppermint Vitality + Coffee mug + homemade powder cocoa mix (see above)
Purification essential oil blend + wool dryer balls
Cinnamon bark + festive tea towel
Thieves essential oil blend + loose leaf tea
Rosemary Vitalty + olive oil + measuring cups/spoons
Lemon Vitality + glass water bottle
Peppermint essential oil + cork yoga mat
Stress Away roll-on + good book or movie
Joy essential oil blend + diffuser jewelry
Christmas Spirit essential oil blend + ornament
Winter Nights or Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap + festive hand towel
Sweet Maple Bath Bomb + cozy socks or slippers + lip balm
Lip balm + beanie or headband

Simple Crafts for the Holidays

Whether your kiddos are out of school for a few weeks or you just want some simple, fun activities for the season here are some of our favorite festive crafts to do together this season.

Clay Leaf Dish

This simple craft gets everyone outdoors and can even be a school project with just a little imagination. It makes a lovely oil tray ro a handmade gift.

Air dry clay
Craft paper
Rolling pin
Craft paint + brushes
Modge lodge gloss or other sealer
Various leaves from your yard

Cut out a piece of air dry clay, then roll it out onto craft paper to about 1/2 inch thick, making sure your leaf will fit. Then press your leaf (vein side down) onto the clay. Remove the leaf from the clay, cut around the outline with a knife, then remove the excess clay from around the imprint.

Go around the perimeter of the leaf and gently press the sides up and in to create a small edge. Allow the clay to air dry and harden on a baking rack for 24 hours. Next Paint! Once the paint is dry, cover with a coat of modge lodge gloss, then dry for 24 hours. After the sealer is dry, have your children sign the back and write the year.

Essential Oil Infused Play Dough
This is a fun one to get your children to make with you OR to make and surprise them with after school.

2 cups flour (can use gluten-free if desired)
1 cup salt
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tbsp olive or coconut oil
2 cups cold water
5 drops essential oil - Lavender, Peace & Calming, Tangerine, Believe
Natural food coloring - Optional

Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, oil, and water in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the dough has reached the right consistency.

Let cool, split into 3 balls, and knead in essential oils and optional food coloring until it is distributed evenly throughout each ball of play dough. Store in airtight container.

We hope you enjoy this Holiday Handbook. May your days be merry and bright!

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Idaho Blue Spruce - Oil Spotlight in Nov 2021

Nov 5, 2021 06:14 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
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Idaho Blue Spruce

Oil Spotlight for November

Idaho Blue Spruce is like a walk through an evergreen forest on a crips, cool day. Gentle and welcoming, calming and grounding. This oil can be used during meditation or prayer to enhance your practice and inspire spiritual connection and pairs well in the diffuser with spice and citrus oils as well as other grounding blends.

Idaho Blue Spruce AT A Glance

Has a grounding, slightly sweet evergreen aroma
Can be used to enhance yoga, spiritual practices or meditation
Makes a great addition to lotions, oils, and DIY body care products
Helps release emotional blocks to bring about grounding and balance
May help respiratory function and cleaning of the airways
Promotes relaxation

Background

Considered a sacred tree by Native American tribes in the Northwest, it was used traditionally for smudging and purification rites. Spruce leaves, bark, and gum have been used historically by Native Americans for many things - spiritual ceremonies, physical health, poultices, digestive needs, immune support and more.

The oil is steam distilled from wood, bark, and needles of the Picea pungens tree, an evergreen species native to the central Rocky Mountains. It is produced at the Young Living Highland Flats Tree Farm and Distillery in Naples, Idaho.

Key Constituents

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

Alpha-pinene: a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind
Limonene: known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
Camphene: some studies may show that this constituent supports cardiovascular health, may help reduce pain and inflammation, support the body's defenses to fungal infections

Idaho Blue Spruce is an excellent oil for the guys as it helps balance and support hormone levels, especially testosterone. Because of its constituents Idaho Blue Spruce may help optimize both testosterone and growth hormone levels. Women can also use Idaho Blue Spruce for healthy testosterone as well.

Blue Spruce Essential Oil has many health benefits, including boosting Testosterone production. Dr. Dan Purser conducted a trial which had the males subjects ingest 8 drops of Blue Spruce Essential Oil within a capsule one daily. The subjects showed and increase of 30% in Testosterone levels after only two weeks and some subjects showed up to 100% increased levels after 4 weeks. The subjects reported increased physical and mental performance in line with their new higher testosterone levels a year later. Source.

Daily Habits with Idaho Blue Spruce

Diffuse or inhale Idaho Blue Spruce to fill your space with its tranquil, woodsy aroma.

Apply to your wrists, neck, or ear lobes during yoga, meditation, or prayer

Combine with Geranium and Grapefruit in a roller bottle and dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to create a fresh, floral perfume

Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:

15 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
10 drops Bergamot
Optional: 10 drops Shutran
fill the rest with jojoba or grapeseed oil
Apply to beard and skin and gently massage to keep the hair and skin happy and healthy

Make a cologne roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:

10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
10 drops Bergamot
10 drops Cedarwood or Northern Lights Black Spurce
3 drops Ylang Ylang
Fill with carrier oil of choice

Make a quick Winter Wonderland room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:

15 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
10 drops Cedarwood
Optional: 10 drops Orange
Fill with distilled water
Spray around everywhere! You can also sprits fresh greenery (wreaths, garlands, etc) to freshen them.

DIFFUSE

Frosted Forest: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Peppermint + 2 drops Cedarwood
Lullabye: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Orange
Anthropologie Volcano Candle: 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Davana + 1 drop Lime
Date Night: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark + 2 drops Orange or Tangerine
Holidays: 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Vanilla
Autumn Wreath: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 4 drops Thieves

Join us in using Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil daily to create great daily habits that support our overall health - physical, mental, and emotional.

Want to try Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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Jennifer

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Cozy Home Diffuser Recipes - Nov 2021

Nov 5, 2021 11:47 AM Central
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Diffuser Blends for A Cozy Home

in November

This collection of diffuser blends has some of our favorite for cooler months! From sleepy time blends to immune support to holiday blends and popular candle dupes, these oils are essential for our health and in our homes.

Many of these blends include 'spice' oils like Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Clove and Ginger. These essential oils are supportive of the immune system, are antioxidants (think Clove!), and support the endocrine and adrenal systems.

This set of blends also include 'tree' oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce, Patchouli, Pine, and Idaho Blue Spruce, which are known for their grounding and calming properties. Further, tree oils are wonderful for releasing emotional blocks, fostering emotional intimacy and connection, and supporting the body's natural release to microbes.

Citrus oils also show up in these blends to bring a bright, uplifting atmosphere that is warm and familiar. Each of the oils in these blends supports the body in a unique way, both physically and emotionally.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell divine - all at the same time! Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends as cooler weather sets in.

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

Happy diffusing!!

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Cool Autumn breezes need cozy flannel shirts, don't you think? We certainly do!

And this blend brings all the warm, cozy feelings with a mix of Idaho Blue Spruce, Bergamot and Ylang Ylang.

Grounding, sweet, and a bit woodsy with just a hint of citrus spice, this is a wonderful blend to diffuse any time of day.

Plus 'tree oils' like spruce are helpful for the immune system.

Just like the comfort of your favorite scarf, this blend wraps you in the warmth of familiarity. Diffuse it throughout the cooler months to bring some fall and winter higgle into your home.

Christmas Spirit is a blend of Cinnamon Bark, Orange and Spruce - the perfect cozy combination that also supports the immune system.

Add in a little extra spruce (Idaho Blue Spruce) for some sweetness and the spice of Clove for the perfect blend. Clove also helps support the immune system and is a powerful antioxidant.

It may be the season of gratitude, and we believe that a thankful heart is something to cultivate year round. Joy, Tangerine and Frankincense are powerful emotional tools that can help us recenter and focus our minds and hearts on the beauty of life before us.

Joy is uplifting to the emotions, helping us move from feelings of sadness or shut down towards joy. Frankincense is incredibly grounding, and Tangerine is uplifting and stimulates creativity. Diffuse this blend throughout this season as a cue for your inner self to stop look around at the beauty surrounding you.

Imagine a cozy little cabin nestled in the woods, a cool breeze blowing by, and the glow of a fire. That is what this diffuser blend is!

Calming and grounding Patchouli meets the woodsiness of Pine, allowing you to envision the forest. The Clove, Pine, and Bergamot bring the crackling fire. The blend is a little sweet, a little spicy, and a little woodsy... the perfect cozy combination.

Pine and Patchouli are considered 'tree' oils, making them wonderful for fostering emotional connection and for supporting the immune system. Clove is another immune and antioxidant powerhouse, and Bergamot, like other citrus oils, contains limonene - a health powerhouse.

The first snowfall of winter is such a magical time. The air is cool and crisp, we're all bundled up in warm, cozy clothes or snuggled up by a fire.

Idaho Blue Spruce, Jade Lemon and Wintergreen are key players is this blend, supporting the immune and respiratory system (perfect for the cooler months!) and also lifting the spirits and mind.

These oils combine to create a blend that is crisp, bright and fresh, just lie the air before the first snowfall.

This blend is perfect whenever you need a calming, cozy blend to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Idaho Blue Spruce and Pine essential oils are grounding and calming while also supporting the immune system.

Orange and Grapefruit are uplifting and stimulate creativity. Citrus oils also contain limonene, an essential oil constituent with studied health benefits, making this blend great for your health while also rivaling the post popular scented candles.

One of the easiest ways to start creating a low tox home is to ditch scented candles... but you don't have to sacrifice all the wonderful scents.

This popular candle dupe has none of the toxins or chemicals found in wall plugs and scented candles, but it smells divine!

Fill your home with the scents of woodsy vanilla goodness and Stress Away, Idaho Blue Spruce and Cedarwood - and support your mood and immune system at the same time.

This blend is grounded yet uplifting and perfect for winding down at the end of the day.

The most popular scented candles have nothing on this blend! Woodsy with a little spice, bright with a hint of citrus... that's what this diffuser blend is.

Idaho Blue Spruce is woodsy yet sweet, while Vetiver is deep and spicy like the scent of a fire. Peppermint is bright and fresh, while Bergamot brings a little citrus spice. Peppermint and Vetiver are wonderful for supporting focus while Bergamot, a citrus oil, supports creativity and positivity. Idaho Blue Spruce is grounding, calming and supports the immune system, making this a wonderful blend to diffuse this time of year.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, so bring the holiday cheer to your home with this calming and uplifting blend. The holiday season can hold so many complicated emotions, so taking time to center yourself is key!

Valor and Frankincense are wonderful tools to do just that, especially in combination. Stress Away is just what the name suggests and is a great oil to diffuse during gatherings. Bergamot adds a little citrus spice that is uplifting and invigorating. These four oils combine for a lovely, cheerful blend.

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How to Use Nov's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

Nov 4, 2021 04:14 PM Central
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How to use

November's Gifts with Purchase

Celebrate the season and give thanks for all the goodness in your life with this month's freebies. Diffuse Gratitude while you write in your journal and inhale Hope at the start of a new morning. Welcome friends and family to seasonal celebrations by diffusing the cozy scent of Gathering or Believe. Let the sacred scent of Myrrh fill your heart with thankfulness. Check out some of our favorite ways to use these oils right here!

Celebrate togetherness with this month's gift with purchase.

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Gratitude Essential Oil Blend

Gratitude is a blend of:

Balsam Fir, Frankincense, Coriander, Myrrh, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Vetiver, and Geranium
Many of these oils are incredibly grounding and high in sesquiterpenes, a constituent that is specifically supportive of calming brain waves to focused or meditative states. Use this beautiful blend to invite a posture of gratitude into your heart!

Use this blend as a part of your daily Gratitude Protocol

Drop 2-5 drops on the crown of your head in the morning and/or evening and say or write down three to five things for which you are thankful.
Commit to this practice daily and keep a journal of how you feel and how your emotions shift.

Make a perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:

10-15 drops each of Gratitude, Tangerine, and Hope
Fill with a carrier oil

Make a festive room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:

10 drops Gratitude
5 drops each Cinnamon Bark and Tangerine
a splash of witch hazel
Fill with filtered water

Add 20 drops of Gratitude to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a festive twist.

Use this incredible oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.

Make a few for your friends and neighbors
Check out the November 2021 DIY blog post for all the details

Use Gratitude blend during meditation, yoga, or personal spiritual practice while you uplift and elevate your feelings of gratitude. Apply 1-3 drops topically behind the ears, over the heart, on wrists, back of neck, and base of spine.

Diffuse these blends - perfect of the season.

Thankful Heart: 4 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Tangerine + 2 drops Frankincense
Enlightened: 4 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Joy
Meditation Space: 3 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Sacred Frankincense or Sacred Sandalwood
Visionary: 3 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Valor + 2 drops Lime

Gathering Essential Oil Blend

We love gathering with our loved ones, sometimes that comes with challenges or maybe you just want to really create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.

Gathering is a perfect blend to help us overcome the chaotic energy that can keep us from being our best self.
The blend includes Northern Lights Black Spruce and Vetiver blended with Frankincense and Sandalwood to help us achieve our highest potential.
These oils help increase the oxygen around the pineal gland and pituitary glands, to bring better harmony to our communications.
This oil can be used to bring people together on a higher emotional, physical, and spiritual levels.

Diffuse before and while gathering with family and friends.

Apply one or two drops on wrists, edge of ears, temples, or your neck. Use with the following oils:

Forgiveness on the navel
Sacred Mountain and Valor on the crown of the head
Clarity on the temples
Dream Catcher on the forehead, ears, throat, eyebrows, base of neck, and under the nose

Add 20 drops of Gathering to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a festive twist.

Use this incredible oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.

Make a few for your friends and neighbors
Check out the November DIY for all the details

Car Air Fresheners, 3 pk

Create good vibes on the go. Make errands runs a little more fun with these oil-ready air fresheners.

Drop a few drops of your favorite essential oils and blends onto one of these fresheners for a quick boost and a wonderful-smelling car.

Peppermint + Vanilla, Thieves + Orange or Gratitude are great combos!

Myrrh Essential Oil

High in sesquiterpenes, Myrrh can stimulate the limbic system, the seat of memory, so its a wonderful oil to use to work on past stored emotional trauma that is yours or that you could have inherited. This oil is helpful when you are working to deprogram miswritten information at a cellular level.

Rub a drop of Myrrh around the belly button daily as a practical application.
This practice works best when paired with strong affirmations, verses or other spoken and written words.

Aromatically, it encourages spiritual awareness and is uplifting, making it a wonderful addition to morning prayer, meditation or other mindfulness practices.

Diffuse with Frankincense and Tangerine
Apply a drop to the wrists and over the heart
Apply a drop to the crown of the head

Make a Meditation Roller to use during spiritual practices or even to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller ball, add:

15 drops Myrrh
10 drops Cedarwood
5 drops Peppermint
Fill the rest with a carrier of choice
Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.

Add to your favorite skincare products - Myrrh is an incredible skin oil. Add to your Orange Blossom, Bloom or Art Light moisturizer.

Use Myrrh as a low note in perfume and cologne blends:

Myrrh, Jasmine, Neroli
Myrrh, Tangerine, Joy or Geranium
Myrrh, Vetiver, Frankincense, Lavender
Myrrh, Vetiver, Vanilla
Myrrh, Pine, Sandalwood, Bergamot

Make a Winter Skin Serum to protect against dry skin and keep your skin glowing all season long. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:

10 drops Myrrh
10 drops Frankincense
5 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood or Scared Sandalwood (Cedarwood will work as well but Sandalwood is ideal)
Optional (and incredible!) - 3 droppers of CBD Beauty Boost
Fill with a carrier of choice (jojoba is good for most skin types)

Add Myrrh 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
10 drops Myrrh
5 drops Tea Tree or Melrose
fill with fractionated coconut oil
Spray onto knees, elbows, any skin that needs some TLC

Make and gift (or keep and use) this incredible DIY Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.

1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
1/2 cup organic arnica oil
1 tbsp shea butter
2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
30 drops essential oils - Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Pine
Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow to melt, stirring gently.
Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into small containers.
Essential oils for a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce, Valor

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
4 drops Frankincense essential oil
2 drops Myrrh essential oil
Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere

Whether your winter skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm and use it frequently and liberally.

To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add
8 drops Helichrysum
8 drops Myrrh
4 drops Sacred Frankincense or Frankincense
4 drops Lavender
Apply to needed areas 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs.

There is a reason Myrrh was given to Jesus and Mary upon the birth. Myrrh is an incredible oil for supporting skin and tissue during times of injury, and such a gift to new mamas. Use Myrrh in this Relaxing and Healing Bath Soak. Note - this is a great practice for the postpartum mamas.

To about 1/4 cup Epsom salt add,
3 drops Frankincense
3 drops Myrrh
1 drop Helichrysum
Optional - 1 tbsp organic arnica oil
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired

Add a drop of Myrrh to Thieves Mouthwash for excellent oral health or add a drop of Myrrh to 1 tbsp of organic coconut oil for oil pulling.

Believe Essential Oil

Believe is the perfect scent for the end of the year and the season of togetherness.

It restores feelings of hope making it possible to more fully experience health, happiness, and vitality.
Diffuse this deep, woodsy blend with sweet notes like Tangerine, Jasmine or Joy.
Diffuse it on its own or even with Christmas Spirit.
Note: Believe is a great substitute for blends that call for Idaho Grand Fir.

Make a daily perfume or cologne roller with Believe.

Believe, Tangerine, Hope
Believe, Lavender, Frankincense
Believe, Vetiver, Bergamot
Believe, Vanilla, Lavender
Believe, Joy, Tangerine

Place 1-2 drops of Believe on the crown of your head each day to focus your intention on hope and vitality.

Make a daily Gratitude Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:

10 drops Joy
7 drops Orange
5 drops Believe
5 drops Hope
Top with a carrier oil and roll on liberally and frequently

Add Believe to wool dryer balls and Thieves Laundry Soap for a festive twist and cozy sheets.

Make a Greenery Spray to refresh fresh wreaths and garlands all season long. You can also use this as a room or upholstery spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:

25 drops Believe
10 drops Tangerine or Christmas Spirit
a splash of witch hazel
Fill with filtered water

Make Scented Pinecone Fire Starters for your cozy winter home and gift to friends and neighbors.

Yarn or twine
Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
Thieves Household Cleaner
Essential oils
Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center, weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
Drop 5 drops of essential oils onto the yarn/twine on each pinecone. Place the basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever you build one.

Use this incredible oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.

Make a few for your friends and neighbors
Check out the November DIY for all the details

Hope Essential Oil Blend

Place 1-2 drops of Hope on the crown of your head each day to focus your intention on hope and vitality.

Diffuse this uplifting blend alone or with citrus oils, Believe, Gathering or Gratitude to foster an environment of love, peace and positivity all season long.

Use Hope on the DIY Scented Fire Starters (above).

Add Hope to a festive room spray or greenery spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:

20 drops Hope
Optional: 10 drops Tangerine
Splash of witch hazel
Fill the rest with filtered water
Spray onto upholstery, greenery, wreaths, anything and everything all season long

Make a daily perfume or cologne roller with Hope:

Hope, Tangerine, Jasmine
Hope, Lavender, Tangerine
Hope, Vetiver, Bergamot

Make a daily Gratitude Roller:

10 drops Joy
7 drops Orange
5 drops Believe
5 drops Hope
top with a carrier oil and roll on liberally and frequently

Use this incredible oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.

Make a few for your friends and neighbors
Check out the November DIY for all the details

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
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Cinnamon Bark Oil Spotlight - Oct 2021

Oct 7, 2021 09:19 PM Central
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Cinnamon Bark

Oil Spotlight for October

Cinnamon Bark essential oil has a warm, spicy aroma that is inviting, especially during the Autumn Season.

Cinnamon Bark cleanses the air, creates a warming sensation on the skin when applied topically, and contains antioxidants that help support the immune system and general wellness. Overall, it is a staple essential oil for every household.

Each month we focus on using an oil everyday 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 October. My goal is to use up an entire bottle for my personal use.

Cinnamon Bark AT A Glance

Has a warm, spicy, inviting aroma
Eliminates orders when used aromatically
creates a warming sensation when applied topically
Has the highest known ORAC value
Strong antioxidant
Part of the Botanical Family Lauraceae (Laurel family)

Native to Sri Lanka, Ceylon cinnamon, or true cinnamon, is a tall leafy bush that produces fragrant bark and leaves. A member of the laurel family, it is well know the world over as an aromatic culinary spice. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is steam distilled from the inner bark of the tree and has a warm, spicy aroma that evokes memories of the holidays when diffused.

Cinnamon Bark Vitality contains antioxidants and may provide immune and general wellness support when taken as a dietary supplement.

Note: Cinnamon Bark and Cinnamon Bark Vitality are the same essential oil, simply labeled differently to comply with FDA standards.

Key Constituents - Cinnamaldehyde

Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols. Antioxidants are a huge bolster to health since so much of our modern life can create oxidative stress in the body. In a study that compared the antioxidant activity of 26 spices, cinnamon wound up as the clear winner, even outranking "superfoods" like garlic and oregano!

Antioxidants also help support the body's response to inflammation, which plays a role in almost all chronic diseases. Cinnamon can also support healthy cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels - making it a wonderful tool for our health.

Check out these references:

Daily Habits with Cinnamon Bark

Dilute Cinnamon Bark with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it on your feet for a warming massage that supports healthy circulation and tired muscles.

Add Cinnamon Bark to a daily Wellness Roller and use over the spine and lymph nodes daily. To a 10 mL roller, add:

10 drops each Cinnamon Bark, Oregano, Frankincense, Lemon and RC or Raven
Fill with a carrier oil of choice

Add a couple drops of Cinnamon Bark to your favorite perfume roller for a warm, spicy undertone:

Joy + Tangerine + Cinnamon Bark
Jasmine + Neroli + Stress Away + Cinnamon Bark
Ylang Ylang + Lavender + Tangerine + Cinnamon Bark

Uses for Cinnamon Bark Vitality:

Add a drop of Cinnamon Bark Vitality to your daily NingXia Red for an extra boost.
Elevate your fruit smoothie or green drink with a drop of Cinnamon Bark Vitality and benefit from its antioxidant properties.
Add some spice to your coffee or tea. Add a drop or two of Cinnamon Bark Vitality to coffee grounds before brewing or add a drop to honey before stirring into warm tea or water.
And you can use Cinnamon Bark Vitality in your baking recipes in place of ground cinnamon.
Take Cinnamon Bark Vitality as a dietary supplement to help support a healthy immune system.

Drop Cinnamon Bark oil onto pinecones, garlands, and other seasonal decor to create a simple passive diffuser.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte:

1 cup organic coconut or almond milk
1.5 tbsp organic pureed pumpkin
1 tbsp organic vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp raw organic honey (optional)
1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
a pinch of nutmeg
1/2 cup strong coffee or expresso (already brewed)
a pinch of cocoa powder
coconut whipped cream (optional)
Combine milk, pureed pumpkin, and raw organic honey in a saucepan over medium heat until the coconut milk is bubbling and steaming. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into the bottom half of a coffee cup, then pour in the coffee or espresso on top. Garnish with a dollop of coconut whip cream and a sprinkle of cacao powder.

DIFFUSE

Autumn Breeze: 3 drops Orange, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 1 drop Clove, 1 drop Nutmeg
Coffee Shop: 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Tangerine
Pumpkin Spice: 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Orange, 2 drops Nutmeg, 1 drop Ginger

Join us in using Cinnamon Bark essential oil daily to create great daily habits that support our overall health - physical, mental, and emotional.

Want to try Cinnamon Bark 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

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Gift with Purchase! - Oct 2021

Oct 1, 2021 04:24 PM Central
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October's gifts with Purchase

Fall is here! We are so excited for all the cool-weather activities and to make the most of this season with our loved ones. Celebrate togetherness with this month's gift.

Gathering your favorite people becomes even sweeter with your favorite Young Living products on hand (and your wellness habits in full swing).

Patchouli, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, and Nutmeg will be the stars of your favorite diffuser blends. Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea will be a great start to our morning. And when it's time to wind down, let the evening melt away with ImmuPro chewable tablets. Plus, enjoy a hassle-free fall with free shipping when you reach the 100 PV tier.

At the end of the day, Young Living is all about connection, which is why the will be donating $1 to The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation for every 400 PV order.

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the How to Use October's Gift with Purchase blog.

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 in my mailbox with fun freebies inside!

Freebies During the Month of October

With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING. Stock up on fall-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 5 mL CINNAMON BARK AND CLOVE. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 5 mL NUTMEG.

CINNAMON BARK essential oil, 5 mL

Usher in the season. Cinnamon is THE oil of fall, so add Ito to your diffuser, your DIYs, your roller blends - even your coffee grounds.
Unwind and relax. Mix 3 drops of Cinnamon Bark oil with some V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and use it for a warming foot massage. Then put on a pair of soft socks to keep your feet cozy and moisturized.
Spice it up. Make a room spray by filling a spray bottle with 3 ounces of water and 4 drops each of Cinnamon Bark, Clove and Orange essential oils.

CLOVE essential oil blend, 5 mL

Add antioxidants. Clove essential oil is an antioxidant powerhouse! Clove has an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of 1,078,700 μTE/100 g, meaning it provides your body with a large supply of antioxidants to support health and healing. (To give you an idea of what this means, oranges are created 750 μTE/100 g and kale is rated at 1,770 μTE/100 g.)
Spice up a soak. After a day of outdoor adventures, draw a warm bath, add 2 drops Clove to 1 cup Epsom salt and then add to your bath water (ideally, let the water run into and over a cup containing the salts) for a relaxing soak. Sit back and soak up all the health benefits of Clove essential oil.
Don't want the full body experience? Cut the recipe in half and add the salts to warm water to a large bin for a simple, wonderful foot soak.
Feel forest fresh. Add 3-4 drops of Clove to a glass spray bottle to bring in a warm, woodsy scent that simply sings of the outdoors.

NUTMEG essential oil blend, 5 mL

Say goodby to stress. Give your stress response system (adrenals!) some love with a daily dose of Nutmeg. Dilute and apply over the lower back morning and evening. Pair with Clove, Frankincense and Rosemary for added benefits.
Freshen up fall. Make a homely linen spray by combining a few drops of Nutmeg, Clove, and Bergamot in a spray bottle filled with 2 cups of water. This cozy scent will make guests feel right at home.
Work in bliss. Refresh your home office with a diffuser blend of Nutmeg and Eucalyptus Radiata for a spicy-fresh scent that will make your upcoming meeting a little brighter.
Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV, you'll receive a free 5 mL PATCHOULI and all the above with FREE SHIPPING!

PATCHOULI essential oil blend, 5 mL

Warm up indoor workouts. Diffuse Patchouli oil to add a comforting atmosphere to a calming yoga session or as you stretch before bed.
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. With cold weather coming in, skin can get drier and direr. Add a drop or two of Pachouli oil to your favorite face lotion for extra moisture your skin will love.
Ditch the deodorant. Use Patchouli as a natural alternative to conventional deodorant.

300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free bottle of IMMUPRO TABLETS and all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!

IMMUPRO TABLETS

AMP UP antioxidants. Support your body with an extra boost of antioxidants with this chewable, healthy tablet that provides exceptional immune system support.
Update evening routines. Take 1-2 ImmuPro chewable tablets in the evening as you prepare for a healthy night's sleep.

4oo PV Orders

With any Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards) order of 400PV, you'll received a SPICED TURMERIC HERBAL TEA and a YOUNG LIVING FOUNDATION MUG and all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!

SPICED TURMERIC HERBAL TEA

Brighten your morning. Pour yourself a cup of cozy first thing in the morning and enjoy the benefits of warm, comforting Spiced Turmeric.
Kick back and relax. After a long day of overcast weather, settle into the evening with a dash of delish by pouring a mug of this spiced wonder.
Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

YOUNG LIVING FOUNDATION MUG

Make something memorable. Mix up some low-sugar hot chocolate with some Cinnamon Bark Vitality oil for a heathy treat. Pour your delightful blend into your new Young Living Foundation mug to feel good about what you're drinking.
Celebrate you community. Sip and smile knowing you are supporting the Young Living Foundation and the good it does in your community and communities around the world.
Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

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 October.

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:

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

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How to Use Oct's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

Oct 1, 2021 04:24 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
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How to use

October's Gifts with Purchase

Fall is here! We are so excited for all the cool-weather activities and to make themes of this season with our lived ones. Celebrate togetherness with this month's gift with purchase.

Gathering with your favorite people becomes even sweeter with your favorite Young Living products on hand (and your wellness habits in full swing).

Patchouli, Cinnamon Bark, Clove and Nutmeg will be the stars of your favorite diffuser blends. Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea will be a great start to your morning. And when it's time to wind down, let the evening melt away with ImmuPro chewable tablets..

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

Cinnamon Bark is a staple of autumn scent. Diffuse the soil with Nutmeg, Clove, Ginger, Cardamom, Tangerine, Vanilla, Thieves or a tree oil for a warm, welcoming aroma!

Autumn Breeze: 3 drops Orange, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 1 drop Clove and 1 drop Nutmeg
Coffee Shop: 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Tangerine
Pumpkin Spice: 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Orange, 2 drops Nutmeg, 1 drop Ginger

Whip up a simple, festive Room Spray:

Add 10 drops each Cinnamon Bark and Vanilla
And a splash of witch hazel
Then fill the rest of a 2 oz glass spray bottle with filtered water.

Drop Cinnamon Bark oil onto pinecones, garlands and other seasonal decor to create a simple passive diffuser.

Add a couple of drops of Cinnamon Bark to your favorite perfume roller for a warm, spicy undertone.

Joy + Tangerine + Cinnamon Bark
Jasmine + Neroli + Stress Away + Cinnamon Bark
Ylang Ylang + Lavender + Tangerine + Cinnamon Bark

Make a Wellness Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:

10 drops each: Cinnamon Bark, Oregano, Clove, Frankincense, Lemon, and RC or Raven
Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Roll over the spine and lymph nodes morning and evening.

Use Cinnamon Bark for emotional support!

Cinnamon Bark is a wonderful tool for when you feel easily annoyed or when you feel the need to act a part or fake something. Often we suppress or play a role in new situations, during holiday times and/or around family. Its not a coincidence that the fall and winter months have us gravitating towards warm aroma like Cinnamon Bark. You can use this oil to help you move out of a fake role and more into the true version of you.
Simply sit in a quiet place, add a drop of Cinnamon Bark to your palms, rub in well, then cup your hands over your nose and breathe deeply. Repeat a positive affirmation, a personal truth or scripture. Sit and breathe until you feel something shift. You can repeat this process as often as necessary.

For more on this fall staple, check out the Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil Spotlight.

Clove Essential Oil

Add Clove to your Daily Wellness Roller:

Clove essential oil is an antioxidant powerhouse! Clove has an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of 1,078,700 μTE/100 g, meaning it provides your body with a large supply of antioxidants to support health and healing. (To give you an idea of what this means, oranges are created 750 μTE/100 g and kale is rated at 1,770 μTE/100 g.)
Clove is a key ingredient in the Thieves essential oil blend because of its incredible immune support properties.

Give your muscles (and immune system) some TLC with a Clove & Epsom salt bath:

Add 2 drops Clove to 1 cup Epsom salt and then add to your bath water (ideally, let the water run into and over a cup containing the salts) for a relaxing soak. Sit back and soak up all the health benefits of Clove essential oil.
Don't want the full body experience? Cut the recipe in half and add the salts to warm water to a large bin for a simple, wonderful foot soak.

Diffuse this perfect fall spice oil:

Fall Festival: 3 drops Thieves, 3 drops Orange, 2 drops Clove, 3 drops Grapefruit
Mulled Cider: 4 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Grapefruit
Spiced Chai: 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Cardamom, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Clove
Autumn Forest: 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Clove, 2 drops Pine

Dilute and massage Clove onto tired muscles and feet for a lovely warming sensation that also gives your body some TLC.

Nutmeg Essential Oil Blend

This oil is high in the constituent sabinene, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, making it a wonderful option to support the digestive system, to protect your liver, to help maintain healthy circulation and provide the adrenals with the support they need on a daily basis.

Make a cozy linen spray: To an 8 oz spray bottle add:

5 drops each of Nutmeg and Clove
10 drops Bergamot or Orange
1 cup of filtered water
and a splash of witch hazel
Spray anywhere and everywhere.

Cozy up your Thieves Cleaner with a Pumpkin Spice Scent. To make a Pumpkin Spice Thieves Cleaner:

1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
10 drops each of Orange and Cinnamon Bark
5 drops each of Ginger, Clove, Nutmeg
Fill the rest of a 16 oz glass spray bottle with water

Did someone say stress? Nutmeg is your stress response oil. Make this Stress Recovery (aka Adrenal Love) Serum:

To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add

25 drops Nutmeg

20 drops each of Clove, Frankincense, and Rosemary

Fill the rest up with Castor oil
Apply over the lower back every morning and before bed every day.

Diffuse this fall spice oil for a little pick me up:

Adrenal Love: 3 drops Nutmeg, 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Orange
Pumpkin Spice: 4 drops Orange, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Nutmeg, 1 drop Ginger
Baking Pie: 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Nutmeg
Calm & Collected: 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Nutmeg, 3 drops Frankincense

Patchouli Essential Oil

Use Patchouli as a natural alternative to conventional deodorant. Either apply directly, dilute with jojoba/V-6 oil in a roller ball and apply after using apple cider vinegar to cleanse the area.

Add Patchouli to your skincare routine - its great for winter skin with this 'Happy Hippie' Body Butter:

1/2 cup solid coconut oil (use refined for less coconut scent)
1/2 cup shea butter (use refined for less scent)
20 drops each of Patchouli, Tangerine, and Sacred Mountain
Whip coconut oil and shea butter with a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy, slowly mix in essential oils until combined. Store in a glass jar with an airtight lid.

Diffuse this grounding, woodsy oil for the welcoming aroma of a crisp autumn walk. Patchouli pairs well with citrus, other tree oils, and Frankincense and is also great emotional tool for releasing worry.

Diffuse during prayer, meditation or yoga
Diffuse with other calming oils at bedtime to unwind
Happy Hippie: 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Tangerine, 3 drops Sacred Mountain, 2 drops Lavender
Autumn Forest: 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Frankincense
Sleep Tight: 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Valor
Autumn Picnic: 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Tangerine, 1 drop Clove, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 2 drops Bergamot
Worry Less: 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Valor

Add patchouli to your favorite blends for a woodsy aroma that calms and grounds:

Tension Melter: Patchouli + Peppermint
Glow Up: Patchouli + Frankincense + Blue Tansy (a skincare favorite)
Its a Vibe: Patchouli + Jasmine + Bergamot ( great perfume roller)

Make a cozy Autumn Room Spray with Patchouli and other tree oils. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:

15 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
10 drops Patchouli
10 drops Tangerine (optional)
5 drops Cinnamon Bark
A splash of witch hazel
Fill the rest with water

ImmuPro Chewable Tablets

ImmuPro Chewable Tablets are one of the easiest ways to give your body a good boost. These tablets are packed full of immune-supporting herbs and essential oils that:

Stimulate the immune system (both cell-mediated and humoral immunity)
Provide necessary minerals like Zinc, Copper, and Selenium
Allow the body to rest by providing a small amount of melatonin. when we are stressed, our bodies need sleep even more to allow healing to occur.
ImmuPro combines Reishi, Mistake and Agaricus blazei organic mushrooms with NingXia Wolfberry polysaccharides and Orange essential oil to create an immune supporting supplement that is perfect for anyone 12 and older. Chew 1-2 ImmuPro tablets before bed to help your body rest and recover.

Create a daily bedtime wellness routine:

Make a mug of Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea in your YL Foundation mug
Draw a relaxing bath with 10 drops Patchouli - 5 drops Clove in 1 cup of Epsom salt
After your bath, apply diluted Nutmeg or the Stress Relief Serum over the adrenals
Roll your Wellness Blend over the spine and lymph nodes
Chew 1-2 ImmuPro tablets
Fire up your diffuser with Patchouli, Frankincense, and Lavender
Apply your favorite sleep supporting oils and snooze away!

Spiced Turmeric Tea

and YL Foundation Mug

Turmeric has some incredible health benefits, and the Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea is a wonderful way to add these benefits to your daily routine.

Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea combines spices including ginger, turmeric, and chai masala with organic rooibos for a warm, inviting drink. And its caffeine free!

Start your morning with a cozy cup of Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea.

Bring 8 oz of water to near-boiling and pour into your YL Foundation mug with a tea bag and steep covered for 5 minutes
Remove the tea bag and add Tangerine Vitality Oil, if you wish.

Create a super easy Golden Milk Latte:

Make a mug of Spiced Herbal Tea as mentioned above
Warm your milk of choice in a small saucepan or an electric milk frother
Pour warmed/frothed milk into your tea and sprinkle with ground cinnamon (optional)

Want a cool, refreshing herbal tea for your mid-day meal? Try this recipe:

Steep 4-5 tea bags in boring water for 10 minutes
While the infusion is still warm, add sweetener if desired (raw hone is a great choice)
While the infusion is still warm (but not boiling) add any Vitality oils if desired
Let the tea cool, then place it in the refrigerator overnight.
Enjoy a cup straight fro the fridge or over ice.

Enjoy your day with a wellness boost.

Enjoy a mug of Spiced Turmeric Tea before bedtime as you wind down the evening.
Complete the daily wellness ritual each evening to give your body some TLC and help keep you above the wellness line this season.

Cozy up with a crowd!

Make a large batch of this warm, spicy tea for your friends and family! Simply boil 8 oz of water per mug (boil all in a large stock pot or kettle), then add the tea bags directly to your heating vessel and steep.
Make it a special Autumn treat for your guests with warmed, frothed milk, a drop of Cinnamon or Orange Vitality, ground cinnamon on top and a dollop of raw honey.

Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

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Tangerine Oil Spotlight - Sept 2021

Sep 3, 2021 02:39 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
Diffuser Recipes, DIY, easy button, emotional support, essential oils, health & wellness, health and wellness, OilisLiving, options, relax, relaxing, self care, self-care, simple gifts, stress, toxic free, young living
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Tangerine

Oil Spotlight for September

Tangerine essential oil has a sweet citrus scent that can create a happy, contented mindset when diffused. This versatile oil is wonderful for emotions, helps purify the air of odors, promotes healthy hair and skin, and smells wonderful in so many diffuser blends. Taken internally, it offers a fresh, sweet, citrus flavor and can provide digestive, lymphatic, and immune support. This is an oil we definitely want in our homes and in our bodies.

Each month we focus on using an oil everyday 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 September. My goal is to use up an entire bottle for my personal use.

Tangerine AT A Glance

Contains the constituents limonene, gamma-terpinene, and myrcene
Found in Dream Catcher, Joy, and Inner Child essential oil blends, as well as Relaxation Massage Oil
Cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, making the oil alkaline (not acidic)
Pairs well with most oils and blends
Combining Tangerine with White Angelica (we talked about it here) or Feelings Kit oils (and here) can improve your emotional outcome.

Tangerine + Oxidative Stress

Our bodies' cells produce free radicals during normal metabolic processes. However, cells also produce antioxidants that neutralize these free radicals. In general, the body is able to maintain a balance between antioxidants and free radicals.

Sometimes, and especially in our ever-modernizing world, the balance tips towards excess free radical production. Several things contribute to this, but include inflammatory foods, emotional and mental stress, health conditions, infection, radiation, and environmental toxins. A large body of scientific evidence suggests that long-term oxidative stress contributes to the development of a range of chronic conditions.

Enter Tangerine essential oil (and other citrus oils). Tangerine essential oil contains limonene, a potential free radical scavenger. THIS IS HUGE! We have a powerful tool in our hands for supporting our bodies and upping the antioxidant potential.

Tangerine + Emotions

We just mentioned that Tangerine essential oil contains limonene, a potential free radical scavenger. This is important for our emotional health because less oxidative stress (less free radicals = less 'negative' emotions). Limonene also helps boost the mood and calm the central nervous system, making Tangerine a wonderful oils for soothing the emotions.

Tangerine can help promote feelings of calm and happiness, supporting learning and memory and calming nervousness.

Daily Habits with Tangerine

Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to your soles for happy feet and circulation.
Add to your car vent diffuser or a cotton ball stashed under the seats for an uplifting scent while you commute
Give a glass of lemonade a twist by adding 1-2 drops of Tangerine Vitality.
Add 1-2 drops of Tangerine Vitality to your daily NingXia Red.
Add a few drops each of Tangerine and Tea Tree to your daily shampoo and massage into your scalp for a sweet, tingly sensation.
Use its cleansing benefits in your morning skin care routine for an added boost.
Apply it to your temples before study time or meditation to promote feelings of calm and focus.

Note: Avoid applying to skin that will be directly exposed to sunlight or UV light to prevent risk of photosensitivity.

DIFFUSE

Morning Sunshine: Tangerine + Lemon + Grapefruit + Bergamot
Joyful Hearts: Tangerine + Joy + Bergamot
Fall Spice: Tangerine + Cinnamon (or Thieves) + Vanilla
Campfire Calm: Tangerine + Frankincense + Vetiver
Sweet Sweet Sleep: Tangerine + Lavender + Cedar wood

Join us in using Tangerine essential oil daily to create great daily habits that support our overall health - physical, mental, and emotional.

Want to try Tangerine, 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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Gift with Purchase! - Sept 2021

Sep 3, 2021 01:05 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
Diffuser Recipes, easy button, essential oils, health & wellness, health and wellness, lavender, Monthly Promo, OilisLiving, options, self care, self-care, simple gifts, supplements, toxic free, Vitality, young living
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September's gifts with Purchase

Creating a solid health and wellness routine with this month's gift with purchase! Boost your pre-workout drink with the bright taste of Orange Vitality, Citrus Fresh Vitality, and Lemon Vitality. Turn a refreshing smoothie into a healthful treat with Copaiba Vitality, DiGize Vitality or Endoflex Vitality.

Finally, prep for a moment session with Longevity Vitality and Life 9 Probiotic to boost overall wellness, especially this time of year. To top it off, YL Vitality Drops in Lavender Lemonade and Grapefruit Bergamot flavors are here to help you stay hydrated as you reach your healthy lifestyle goals.

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the How to Use September's Gift with Purchase blog.

Freebies During the Month of September

With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING. You worry about creating a wonderful health routine and let Young Living cover the cost of your deliveries.

190 PV Orders

With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL LEMON VITALITY, CITRUS FRESH VITALITY, and DIGIZE VITALITY! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll also receive a free 5 mL ORANGE VITALITY and COPAIBA VITALITY.

LEMON VITALITY essential oil, 5 mL

Zest it up! Add some sparkle to your daily routine by putting 1-2 drops of Lemon Vitality in a vegetarian gel capsule and taking with a meal. Or simply add a couple drops to your water as you sip throughout the day.
Make breakfast fun. Blend a drop in pancake or waffle batter and top your breakfast with fresh fruit for a healthy meal that tastes like lemon-poppyseed cake. Or add a few drops to a smoothie for a bright, fresh twist.

CITRUS FRESH VITALITY essential oil blend, 5 mL

Season like a boss. Use Citrus Fresh Vitality in recipes such as fruit salads, salad dressings, and marinades to enhance the flavor.
Personalize your beverages. Add 1-2 drops of Citrus Fresh Vitality to every 2 ounces of your favorite fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies - even water!

DIGIZE VITALITY essential oil blend, 5 mL

Take with you on the go. When road tripping, enhance your traveling experience by adding a few drops of DiGize Vitality to your water bottle.
Time for tea! Make a soothing tea with antioxidant properties by adding and DiGize Vitality.
Add support your digestion by putting 1-2 drops of DiGize Vitality in a vegetarian gel capsule.

ORANGE VITALITY essential oil, 5 mL

Boost your cooking. Use Orange Vitality in sweet or savory dishes for added flavor and zest in a healthy life.
Hydrate like royalty. Add Orange Vitality to your drinking water after a run to give it a burst of flavor.
Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

COPAIBA VITALITY essential oil, 5 mL

Post-workout routine. Add Copaiba Vitality to Pure Protein Complete or your favorite protein drink. Or simply add Copaba Vitality to a vegetarian capsule to support overall join and muscle health every day.
Flavor it up! Add Copaiba Vitality to your favorite smoked salmon or smoked meat recipes.
Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV, you'll receive a free LAVENDER LEMONADE VITALITY DROPS, a 5 mL ENDOFLEX VITALITY, a 5 mL LONGEVITY VITALITY and all the above with FREE SHIPPING!

ENDOFLEX VITALTIY essential oil blend, 5 mL

Get rid of grime. When you travel agenda looks a little more plans and trains and less automobiles, use these wipes to spruce up public spaces with one swipe.
Fight the sticky! Clean up messy fingers with these plant-based wipes or give your work desk a post-lunch pampering with a quick wipe down.

LONGEVITY VITALITY essential oil blend, 5 mL

Keep grooving. Add a little movement to your day by dancing around to a few favorite tunes, then hydrate by adding Longevity Vitality to a cool glass of water. Or simply add to a vegetarian capsules to support overall longevity and immunity.
Treat yourself. After a hard day burning calories, take time for a breather and pour yourself a cup of tea with a few drops of Longevity Vitality.

LAVENDER LEMONADE YL Vitality Drops

Add some delish. After setting a personal record at the gym, cool down with a drink infused with flavorful Lavender Lemonade YL Vitality Drops.
Sweeten the deal. Add a great taste to an ordinary glass of water, plus get an extra boost of trace minerals when you add YL Vitality Drops to your daily hydration routine.

300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free bottle of LIFE 9 PROBIOTIC and all of the abovewith FREE SHIPPING!

LIFE 9 PROBIOTIC

Go pro with probiotics. Support your healthy lifestyle by moving your body, eating a balanced diet, and taking Life 9 to promote healthy digestion as well as overall health and immunity.
Support your systems. Add taking a Life 9 pill to your daily multivitamins and supplements for an extra boost of probiotics.

GRAPEFRUIT BERGAMOT YL Vitality Drops

Up your hydration game. Add a few drops of YL Vitality Drops to your water bottle for a yummy taste that will encourage you to keep sipping throughout the day.
Boost your body. After a hard workout, add some YL Vitality Drops to your green smoothie for a kick of flavor and extra electrolytes.

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 September. 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:

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

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KidScents KidPower Oil Spotlight - Aug 2021

Aug 13, 2021 12:45 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
Children, Diffuser Recipes, easy button, emotional support, essential oils, health & wellness, health and wellness, Kids, KidScents, OilisLiving, options, Product Spotlight, relax, relaxing, self care, self-care, simple gifts, stress, toxic free, young living
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KidScents KidPower

August's Oil Spotlight

Sometimes life can be big and scary for children, but they have the power to face all of life's big and little challenges! Sometimes they just need help discovering that power inside themselves.

KidPower is a unique, everyday blend formulated to help inspire feelings of confidence, courage, and positivity at home, at school, or on the playground...

But it's not just for kids! This blend is also amazing for adults and makes a wonderful perfume.

KidPower AT A Glance

Aroma inspires feelings of confidence and courage
Scent helps ease occasional feelings of doubt, fear, and worry
Aroma creates a comforting environment for times of daily stress, occasional anxiousness, or nervousness
Blended aroma helps support feelings of emotional balance, well-being and positivity
Pre-diluted for delicate skin
Recommended for children ages 2 and up

Background

Raising confident, courageous children can be a challenge, especially with all they experience in today's world. And I am grateful to have natural tools in our parenting toolkit, like the KidPower blend.

This blend was created specifically to help arm parents with a unique mix of essential oils designed to promote feelings of courage and confidence. This exclusive blend of some of Young Living's favorite and inspiring essential oils offers a sweet, empowering aroma that will be loved by both children and parents. Diffuse it daily and as needed for an aroma boost to support feelings of positivity and confidence.

Key Ingredients

Back Spruce - earthy and grounding to help balance the senses
Blue Tansy - has a floral aroma that is uplifting to the senses and calming to the Central Nervous System
Frankincense - popular for meditation and promotes a comforting, grounded environment
Geranium - promotes peaceful, uplifted feelings
Ho Wood - provides a floral, relaxing aroma
Orange - has a sweet and energizing aroma, helps to stimulate creativity
Vanilla - provides a warm, sweet and comforting scent

Daily Habits with KidPower

Apply 2-4 drops directly to wrists, chest, neck or any other area. Dilution is not required, except for the most sensitive of skin, so you can add a roller fitment directly to the bottle or opt for the roll-on version.
Create an application ritual, and get your kids involved! Grab your KidPower or KidPower Roll-on and place it beside their toothbrush, backpack, or homeschool bin - anywhere they will be able to find and easily use it daily. We love rolling on our oil and repeating a family Motta, a bible verse, or positive affirmation together.
Make a roller with KidPower, Vetiver, and Lavender for help calming over excited kids and promote calm, confident focus.
Make a simple linen spray with equal parts KidPower and Lavender, a splash of witch hazel and filtered water. Spray on sheets, loves, pajamas, or any other soft surface as desired.

DIFFUSE

Tucked in: KidPower + Lavender
Fierce & Focused: KidPower + Peppermint
Calm & Confident: KidPower + Cedarwood + Vetiver

Join us in using KidPower essential oil blend daily to create great daily habits that support our overall health - physical, mental, and emotional.

Want to try KidPower, 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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Little Oiler Diffuser Recipes - Aug 2021

Aug 8, 2021 12:46 AM Central
Jennifer Meckel
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Little Oiler Diffuser

Recipes for August

This collection of diffuser blends has some of our favorites fo rate little oilers in our lives. From sleepy time blends to immune support to focused blends for school time, these oils are essential for our children and families!

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in August. 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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Imagine a cool, dark room... twinkle lights in the corner.... white noise playing... and the scent of Lavender, Patchouli and Tangerine lulling you towards dream land. That's exactly what this blend evokes.

This combination is perfect for setting the stage for great sleep. Peace & Calming contains the beloved blue tansy, an oil that specifically helps calm the central nervous system.

Whether you are homeschooling, virtual schooling or in person schooling, this blend is a great one for school and work time for the adults too!

Rosemary is helpful for promoting focus, citrus oils are uplifting and help promote creativity. Try this soothing blend the next time you work, school or create.

Snuggle up with your little ones with this blend creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

KidPower for calm, brave feelings

Frankincense for grounding and emotional connection

Tangerine for a little playfulness

These oils are wonderful for supporting the emotions and connecting with those you love.

Herbaceous, deep and clean, this combination of oils helps to open the airways and support the entire respiratory system. Lemon is a natural mucolytic and makes a green addition to this blend.

Diffuse at bedtime or anytime you need a little extra support.

We want the energy in our homes to be calm, loving, playful and inviting, and this combination of oils brings all those feelings.

The grounding vibes of Sacred Mountain, the woodsiness of Patchouli and the brightness of Tangerine and Lime pair perfectly for a great everyday blend. Plus, Sacred Mountain helps to release fear of the unknown, making it a powerful emotional toolbar all of us - especially our kids!

It's almost that time of year again! We want to start supporting our bodies before the winter months, and this blend is perfect for that.

Add these oils to the diffuser at bedtime, before and after school, camps and play dates to purify the air and support the immune and respiratory systems.

KidPower is a fan favorite with its vanilla creamsicle scent, so pairing it with Lavender creates a perfect calm and confident aroma.

Whether you need some help calming down to focus or settling into sleep, this combination will quickly become a favorite.

Whenever you need to find that inner magic (or help someone you love find it), this blend is perfect.

Citrus oils for creativity, Stress Away to connect to your calm center, and Joy for bringing out the inner love and light that we all carry! This blend is wonderful any time of the day, but we especially love it in the mornings.

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

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How to Use August's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

Aug 7, 2021 06:35 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
2021 Convention, bath & body, bath and body, clean, cleanse, cleansing, Diffuser Recipes, Ditch & Switch, DIY, easy button, essential oils, health & wellness, health and wellness, Monthly Promo, OilisLiving, options, purify, purifying, self care, self-care, simple gifts, toxic free, young living
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How to use your August

Gifts with Purchase

Do you ever see the monthly freebies Young Living so generously offers us, and wonder, "But what would I do with that?" Well, we've got you covered with these simple tips and DIYs for how to use the freebies.

Creating a natural home has never been easier. August's Gift with Purchase is all about a clean, green, natural home, and these simple tips, tricks and DIYs will have you (and your new one oasis) covered. Each item this month has been hand picked to elevate your home with plant-based, powerhouse products that you can feel good about for the whole family.

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!

Thieves Dish Soap

When no way becomes hooray! Turn a hated chore into a pleasant experience with plant-based Thieves Dish Soap - now in an exclusive 16-oz size (not available for sale)

Add 1 tablespoon Thieves Dish Soap and a few drops of Lemon essential oil to a sink full of warm water before doing dishes.
Your dishes will be shiny and clean, and your task will be much more enjoyable.

Scrub up stone surfaces with this simple DIY. In a glass spray bottle, add:

2 tablespoons of Thieves Dish Soap
10 drops of Lavender
Fill with water, and clean!

Make a Stain Stick

30 mL roller bottle (or empty 15 ml bottle with a roller ball for a half recipe)
fill just under half with Thieves Dish Soap
Add 10 drops Lemon essential oil
fill remainder with Thieves Household Cleaner
Use to spot treat any stains before washing

Give your scalp some TLC with this DIY Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Treatment. Use an empty Thieves Dish Soap Bottle (or other squeeze bottle to allow you to target the scalp) and add:

Fill 1/3 with Thieves Dish Soap
Fill 1/3 with Thieves Household Cleaner
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Tea Tree
10 drops Rosemary
fill with water and gently invert to mix well
To use, simply wash per usual or to target the scalp or needed areas, use the dish soap to apply to desired areas, then gently massage in well. Let sit for a few minutes before rinsing.

Pre-treat stains on laundry with Thieves Dish Soap. Simply add the dish soap directly to the stain rub gently and let sit.

Lushious Lemon

Essential Oil BLEND

This take on one of our tried and true oils is a new favorite for sure! Lemon meets Lemon Myrtle, Ylang Ylang, Spearmint, and Eucalyptus Globulus for a perfect mix that is bright, fresh, and clean.

Place Lushious Lemon infused cotton balls 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 all surfaces

Upgrade your kitchen & bath scrub with a lemon-y twist. To a glass jar (such as the exclusive amber bottles below), add:

1/2 cup Baking Soda
10 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
1-2 tablespoons Thieves Household Cleaner

Whip up a simple mattress & upholstery spray with a lemony twist. To an 8 oz spray bottle, add:

1 teaspoon Thieves Household Cleaner
10 drops Lushious Lemon oil blend
Fill with water
Spray on upholstered surfaces to refresh as desired.

Give your shower a citrus-y 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 bend to Young Living's Bath and Shower Gel Base for a unique scent that the convenientional stores can't beat.

Diffuse this bright, happy blend in all the rooms in your house (or in your office, car, etc.).

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Create a refreshing linen spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:

20 drops Lemongrass essential oil
10 drops each Lavender & Tangerine (optional
Fill with water and spritz over linens, towels, clothes - anything really!

Clean with a citrus-y queen. Enjoy cleaning with this bright scent! After turning on some music, add 3-4 drops to a sink full of dishes, a load of laundry, or an all-purpose cleaner.

Freshen up your laundry game by adding a few drops of Lemongrass to wool dryer balls (about 2 drops per ball) for fresh smelling laundry. Take it a step further and make a simple Laundry Scent Booster. To a glass jar with a lid, add the following:

1 cup epsom salt
1/2 cup sea salt (or more epsom salt)
1/2 cup baking soda
20-30 drops Lemongrass (add in Lavender, Rosemary, Tangerine, Peppermint or other oils as desired)
Combine all the ingredients well. Let it sit to air dry a bit and then cover.
To use - add 2-3 tablespoons of the mix directly to the load.

Freshen up any room. Diffuse Lemongrass for a quick way to chase away musty smells, refreshing and renew.

Laundry Day Blend: Lemongrass + Lavender + Tangerine + Rosemary
Citrus Shine: Lemongrass + Lemon + Tangerine
Garden Breeze: Lemongrass + Rosemary + Peppermint
Orchard Stroll: Lemongrass + Bergamot + Grapefruit

Thieves Wipes

Get rid of grime. When your travel agenda looks a little more planes and trains and less automobiles, use these wipes to spruce up public spaces with one swipe. Use these convenient wipes to clean:

Cell phones, e-readers, tablets, remotes
Kids toys and games
Glassware or mugs in hotel rooms
Car door handles, consoles, and carseats
Hands after touching menus, stair railings, anything grimy

Clean up messy fingers with these plant-based wipes or give your work desk a post-lunch pampering with a quick wipe down.

Clean little hands quickly at the end of the school day by stashing Thieves wipes in the car or in their backpacks.

Wipes dried out? Simply mix together 1/2 teaspoon Thieves Household cleaner with 2 tablespoon of water and pour over the wipes as needed.

Thieves Foaming Hand Soap

Double up on cleaning and self-care. Clean hands don't have to be dry hands. Show your hands some love with Thieves essential oil blend, tea plant extract, and aloe. Want a little more?

Add 10 drops of Cedarwood or Frankincense to each bottle
Following washing with Lavender Hand and Body Lotion.

Don't clean up with toxic chemicals. Instead, turn to this Thieves, Lemon, and Orange-infused hand soap for a sudsy, skin-softening dream. Keep on at every sink or gift one to a friend.

Add Thieves Foaming Hand Soap to your next housewarming or host/hostess gift.

Thieves Foaming Hand Soap + a lovely dish towel tied together with a sprig of rosemary
Thieves Foaming Hand Soap + fresh flowers from your garden
Thieves Foaming Hand Soap + a small diffuser + your favorite diffuser blend
Thieves Foaming Hand Soap + a bamboo dish brush tied together with twine

Pro tip: keep the white plastic top in case you need to travel. Simply remove the pump top and replace the white lid for easy packing.

Amber Dish Soap Bottle

Create your own concoction and use this amber dish soap bottle as the perfect holder for your superstar solution.

Add any of the following to your Thieves Dish Soap for a boost:

Lemon
Peppermint
Lemongrass
Eucalyptus
Cinnamon Bark
Rosemary
Tangerine
Any combination you like!

Do it all with dish soap. In this gift with purchase-exclusive amber bottle (not available for sale), combine dish soap with Thieves Household Cleaner, vinegar, and water and scrub on walls to remove spots. For a DIY Spot-Removing Cleaner (16 oz):

1/4 cup Thieves Household Cleaner
2 tablespoons Thieves Dish Soap
1/4 cup white Vinegar
10 drops Lemon essential oil
water

Amber Foaming

Hand Soap Bottle

Class it up with glass. For a fancy feeling in your bathrooms, add your favorite foaming hand soap to this gift with purchase-exclusive amber foaming hand soap bottle (not available for sale). We love the Lushious Lemon Blend or you can make your own. For a DIY Foaming Hand Soap:

2 tablespoons liquid Castile soap (eg Dr. Bronner's unscented)
10-15 drops essential oils (Thieves, Lemongrass, Lushious Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint are some favorites)
Fill with distilled water leaving an inch at the top to ad the lid. Gently invert to mix.

Whip up a DIY blend or fill this amber bottle with Thieves Foaming Hand Soap for a housewarming or host gift that anyone would love.

Desert Mist Diffuser

Infuse your life with amazing aromas with this crowd favorite diffuser. Create your own blends or find lots of favorites in each monthly Diffuser blend blogs. It's easy to search by oil, season or even need.

Good Morning Blend: Lemon + Peppermint + Tangerine
Mind At Ease Blend: Lavender + Grapefruit + Stress Away + Tangerine
Sugar Cookes Blend: Stress Away + Cinnamon Bark or Thieves
Zen Place Blend: Patchouli + Lavender + Tangerine + Northern Lights Black Spruce
Sweet Dreams Blend: Lavender + Cedarwood + Northern Lights Black Spruce

Dream up new decor. Looking for a little house makeover? Start with this diffuser - its beautiful, elegant design that looks like a Moroccan trellis pattern is the best place to start.

Looking for a thoughtful gift? Share this beautiful diffuser with someone you love.

Desert Mist Diffuser + Lavender, Grapefruit + Tangerine essential oils
Desert Mist Diffuser + two of your favorite blends pre-made in dropper bottles
Desert Mist Diffuser + Thieves, tangerine essential oils
Desert Mist Diffuser + Lavender essential oil + an eye mask

Now that you know how to use these Free with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

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Gift with Purchase! - August 2021

Aug 5, 2021 09:24 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
2021 Convention, bath & body, bath and body, clean, cleanse, cleansing, Diffuser Recipes, easy button, essential oils, health & wellness, health and wellness, limited time, Monthly Promo, OilisLiving, options, purify, purifying, simple gifts, thieves, toxic free, young living
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Check out these AWESOME

Gifts with Purchase in August

Creating a natural home has never been easier! August's gift with purchase is all about clean, green, natural home. You can earn major rewards such as the crowd favorite Lushious Lemon oil blend, Lemongrass, Thieves Foaming Hand Soap, Thieves Wipes, and a Desert Mist Diffuser.

These are perfect for creating an home oasis!

This month you can also qualify for gift with purchase exclusives, including a 16-oz bottle of Thieves Dish Soap and reusable amber bottles for foaming hand soap and dish soap. Each item this month has been handpicked to elevate your home with plant-based, powerhouse products. And you can ship them for free.

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the How to Use August's Gift with Purchase blog.

Freebies During the Month of August

With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING. You worry about creating your oasis and let Young Living cover the cost of your deliveries.

190 PV Orders

With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free THIEVES DISH SOAP and FREE SHIPPING! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll also receive a free 15 mL LUSHIOUS LEMON essential oil blend.

THIEVES DISH SOAP

When no way becomes hooray! Turn a hated chore into a pleasant experience with plant-based Thieves Dish Soap - now in an exclusive gift with purchase 16-oz size (not available for sale).
Scrub up stone surfaces. In a spray bottle, add 2 tablespoons of Thieves Dish Soap and a few drops of Lavender; fill the rest with water. Start using using this fabulous floral cleaner.
Say goodbye to summer stains. Pre-treat stains on laundry with a dap of Thieves Dish soap. Simply apply the dish soap directly to the stain, rub gently and let sit. Wash as usual.

LUSHIOUS LEMON essential oil blend, 15 mL

From Lemon to Lushious. Take your favorite scent, Lemon, and step it up a notch with the additions of Lemon Myrtle, Ylang Ylang, Spearmint, and Eucalyptus Globulus.
Snuff out stinky smells. 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 by adding 15 drops of this sunny blend to your diluted Thieves Household Cleaner in a spray bottle.
Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV, you'll receive a free 15 mL LEMONGRASS oil, a box of THIEVES WIPES, free THIEVES DISH SOAP and FREE SHIPPING! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll also receive a free 15 mL LUSHIOUS LEMON essential oil blend.

LEMONGRASS essential oil, 15 mL

Spritz for a total hit. Add Lemongrass to a spray bottle with water and spritz it over linens, towels, and clothes. You'll adore the sweet and citrusy scent over any store-bought air freshener.
Clean with a citrusy queen. Enjoy cleaning with a this bright scent. After turning on some music, add 3-4 drops to a sink full of dishes, a load of laundry, or an all purpose cleaner.
Freshen up any room. Diffuse Lemongrass for a quick way to chase away musty smells, refreshing and renew.

THIEVES WIPES, 30 ct.

Get rid of grime. When you travel agenda looks a little more plans and trains and less automobiles, use these wipes to spruce up public spaces with one swipe.
Fight the sticky! Clean up messy fingers with these plant-based wipes or give your work desk a post-lunch pampering with a quick wipe down.

300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free THIEVES FOAMING SOAP - 3 PACK, a free 15 mL LEMONGRASS oil, THIEVES DISH SOAP and FREE SHIPPING! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll also receive a free 15 mL LUSHIOUS LEMON essential oil blend.

THIEVES FOAMING HAND SOAP - 3 Pack

Double up on cleaning and self-care. Clean hands don't have to be dry hands. Show your hands some love with Thieves essential oil blend, tea plant extract, and aloe.
Don't clean up with toxic chemicals. Instead, turn to this Thieves, Lemon, and Orange-infused hand soap for a sudsy, skin-softening dream.

400 PV Orders

With a Subscribe to Save order (previously essential Rewards) of 400 PV, you'll receive a AMBER SOAP BOTTLE & AMBER FOAMING HAND SOAP BOTTLE, a THIEVES FOAMING SOAP - 3 PACK, a free 15 mL LEMONGRASS oil, a box of THIEVES WIPES, a THIEVES DISH SOAP and FREE SHIPPING! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll also receive a free 15 mL LUSHIOUS LEMON essential oil blend.

AMBER DISH SOAP BOTTLE

Create your own concoction. Have a secret family recipe that rids dishes of stuck-on food in no time? Use this amber dish soap bottle as the perfect holder for your superstar solution.
Do it al with dish soap. In this gift with purchase-exclusive amber (not available for sale), combine dish soap with Thieves Household Cleaner, vinegar, and water and scrub on walls to remove spots.
Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

AMBER FOAMING HAND SOAP BOTTLE

Class it up with glass. For a fancy feeling in your bathrooms, add your favorite foaming hand soap to this gift with purchase-exclusive amber foaming hand soap bottle (not available for sale).
Suds up with your signature scent. Do you love the smell of Lavender, Peppermint, or Lemon? Add your personal blend to any foaming hand soap and let your creativity shine in this amber bottle.
Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

500 PV Orders

With a Subscribe to Save order (previously essential Rewards) of 500 PV, you'll receive a free DESERT MIST DIFFUSER, an AMBER SOAP BOTTLE & AMBER FOAMING HAND SOAP BOTTLE, a THIEVES FOAMING SOAP - 3 PACK, a free 15 mL LEMONGRASS oil, a box of THIEVES WIPES, a THIEVES DISH SOAP and FREE SHIPPING! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll also receive a free 15 mL LUSHIOUS LEMON essential oil blend.

DESERT MIST DIFFUSER

Infuse your life with amazing aromas. Whip out your Desert Mist Diffuser and become an expert essential oil blender in no time.
Dream up new decor. Looking for a little house makeover? Start with this diffuser - its beautiful, elegant design that looks like a Moroccan trellis pattern is the fabuluous place to start.
Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

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 August. 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:

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

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How to Use July's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

Jul 9, 2021 10:04 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
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How to use your July

Gifts with Purchase

The action-packed time of year is here and we have you covered. Create impactful morning and evening routines with July's Gift with Purchase. These simple DIYs, tips and tricks will have you ready for anything that comes your way.

Be sure to tag us @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas or graphic so we can see!

Gentle Baby

essential oil Blend

Make a Simple Linen Spray

10 drops each Gentle Baby and Lavender
Splash of alcohol-free witch hazel
Fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with filtered water

Make a New Mama Roller

This is a lovely gift to help new moms with all the overwhelming feelings and promote bonding with the baby.

20 drops Gentle Baby
10 drops Lavender
5 drops Joy
Fill a 10 mL roller with a carrier oil of choice

Make a Hello World newborn roller to gift with your New Mama Roller

5 drops Gentle Baby
Add carrier of choice in a 10 mL roller bottle

Diffuser Blends: Invite the scent of the ocean breeze or bring a little bit of calm anytime of day with these blends!

Seaside: Gentle Baby + Lavender + Spearmint
All is Calm: Gentle Baby + Frankincense
Mama's Love: Gentle Baby + Tangerine + Lavender

KidScents KidPower

Essential Oil BLEND

Apply KidScents KidPower to wrists, back of neck, over the heart for a creamsicle-scented boost of bravery and calm anytime of day. This is especially great before school, dental and doctor appointments or anything that brings the belly butterflies.

Create a Calm & Collected Roller

30 drops KidPower
20 drops Lavender
Fill a 10 mL roller bottle with a carrier of choice

Create a Calm & Collected Linen Spray to help little ones prepare for bedtime

30 drops KidPower
20 drops Lavender
A splash of witch hazel
Fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with filtered water
Spritz sheets, pajamas, stuffed animals, blankets, etc

Diffuser blends - Invite in a sense of bravery and calm with these diffuser blends.

Everyday Magic: KidPower + Tangerine+ Lavender
Shine Bright: KidPower + Tangerine + Frankincense

KidScents Unwind

KidScents Unwind is specially formulated for children to help promote a calm and relaxing state, reduce restlessness, and improved focus and mental clarity at home and in the classroom. Magnesium, L-theanine and calming essential oils combine with other natural ingredients to help your little ones sleep soundly.

Empty contents of 1 packet into mouth to dissolve or mix with water and drink before bed.

Create a Bedtime Routine

Fill diffusers with SleepyIze or Gentle Baby
Take a KidScents Unwind packet
Roll on your favorite bedtime oil - SleepyIze, Gentle Baby, Lavender or Tranquil
Set the tone with white noise, a cool temperature, and a dark space

KidScents SniffleEase

Essential Oil Blend

Breathe easily with this simple Chest Rub

20 of SniffleEase
1/4 cup coconut oil
Gently melt the coconut oil in a hot water bath
Set it aside to cool a while before adding the SniffleEase
Rub a little on the chest to support your little's breathing

For children 2 and older, simply add a roller top to the bottle and apply

Massage onto feet and chest before bedtime
Roll along the chest and spine as desired for opening up the airways

Make relaxing bath salts that are perfect when someone is battling the sniffles!

20 drops of SniffleEase
1/4 cup epsom salts
Mix and add to bath water (or a foot bath)

Diffuse this calming blend when the sniffles and stuffiness show up to soothe airways naturally and release discomfort.

Breathe Easy: SniffleEase + Frankincense
Soothe: SniffleEase + Thieves + Lemon

KidScents SleeyIze

Essential Oil Blend

Drift off to sleep while diffusing this calming blend of Lavender, Gernanium, Roman Chamomile, Bergamot and other essential oils. Diffuse alone or pair with Lavender, Tangerine, Roman Chamomile or Patchouli.

Set the scene for a calm nighttime routine. For children 2 and over, simply add a roller top to the bottle to apply. Roll along the spine, the forehead or on the bottom of the feet before bed.

Make a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray

30 drops SleeyIze
20 drops Lavender
A splash of witch hazel
Fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with filtered water
Spray on linens, pajamas, movies, stuffed animals, etc before bed

Make a Sweet Dreams Massage Oil

30 drops SleeyIze
20 drops Lavender
Fill a 2 oz dropper bottle with a carrier oil of choice
Use to massage arms, legs, and feet before bed

Create a relaxing, spa-like atmoshpere

Mix 20 drops of SleepyIze with 1/4 cup epsom salt and add to warm bath water
Close the door to let the steam and heat create a cozy environment
Turn on the diffuser with SleepyIze or Gentle Baby or other calming blend
Follow this relaxing bath with a massage of coconut oil and SleepyIze

KidScents Owie

Essential Oil Blend

Add a roller top and apply Owie directly to the skin to soothe any owies after play. Never stings!

Make an Owie Spray

30 drops KidScents Owie
15 drops Copaiba
Fill a 2 oz stainless steel spray bottle with fractionated coconut oil
Spray owes as needed

Add a few drops of KidScents Owie to Rose Ointment for a natural remedy for owies. Ditch the OTC cream and grab KidScents Owie instead.

Make your own Owie Cream

2 tbs coconut oil
2 tbs shea butter
50 drops KidScents Owie
20 drops Copaiba
Melt coconut oil and shea butter over warm heat. Allow to slightly cool (but not harden) and the add essential oils.
Mix well and allow to harden.
Use as desired. Store Owie Cream in the refrigerator for a cool, soothing sensation and to maintain consistency.

Stock your Survival Kit

KidScents Owie, SniffleEase, and TummyGize
DIY Owie Spray
Fun bandages
Mineral Sunscreen
Insect Repellent

Now that you know how to use these Free with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

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Frankincense Oil Spotlight - July 2021

Jul 3, 2021 05:18 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
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Frankincense

July's Oil Spotlight

Frankincense essential oil has long been know for its incredible grounding and healing properties and carries huge historical and spirtual significance. This oil is a must-have for every home because of its versatility.

Frankincense AT A Glance

Frankincense has been used in religious rituals for over 3.000 years. It has been know to enhance immunological function, beautify skin, and increase spiritual awareness.

Promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin
May help reduce the appearance of uneven skin tones
Has a sweet, honey-like and woody fragrance fresh, floral aroma that pairs well with many other oils

Key Constituents

Alpha-pinene, Limonene, Sabinene, Beta-caryophyllene, Alpa-thujene, Incensole

Background

Frankincense is mentioned in one of the oldest know medical records, the Ebers Papyrus, which dates back to the the 16th century BC. It is a very versatile oil that has been used for everything under the sun and was valued even more than gold during ancient times.

Want a little more? Go to PubMed and search for Frankincense. You can type "frankincense and ___" using whatever issue you'd like to search.

Frankincense & Emotions from Eryn Jones

Frankincense is helpful for releasing feelings of anger, entanglement, and abandonment. This sentiment in feeling form can mean you fell so dependent on or entangled with someone else's opinion or thoughts about you that anything they do makes you angry and triggered. In Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils, Dr. Mein says that the alarm point for this is the "ego-point", which is the center of your chest.

If a particular relationship is extra hard, the way out of it is to Surrender and Detach, standing your own power and security. Frankincense can help you get there.

Here's how to use it for releasing stuck emotions related to this:

Rub Frankincense over the center of the chest whenever you feel that deep, angry feeling, or when you chest hurts from emotional struggles.
Say statement like "I am grounded" or "I stand in my power".
Inhale Frankincense until you feel something shift and that burden in your chest gets lighter.

Daily Habits with Frankincense

Add Frankincense to your DIY Glow Serum or favorite moisturizer for antioxidant and anti-aging support
DIY Glow Up Serum
- 15 drops each Frankincense, Myrrh, and Blue Tansy.
- Optional: 3 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost or 15 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
- Fill a 4 oz dropper bottle with a carrier of choice
Roll Frankincense along the underneath and around the breasts daily to support overall health.
Apply a drop of Frankincense to the crown of the head before meditation or yoga.
And a drop of Frankincense Vitality to your daily Ningxia Red to capitalize on the incredible immune and antioxidant effects.
Add Frankincense to your wellness roller for immune and antioxidant support
DIY Wellness Roller
- 15 drops each - Thieves, Lemon, Frankincense , Oregano, R.C. or Raven
- Fill a 10 mL roller with carrier oil.
- Apply over lymph nodes, along the spine, and/or on the bottom of the feet daily.

DIFFUSE

Relax & Release Dreams: Lavender, Frankincense, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Tangerine
Campfire Calm: Vetiver, Grounding, Frankincense
Goodnight Moon: Valor, Tangerine, Frankincense
Morning Meditation: Frankincense, Joy
The East Coast: Cedarwood, Frankincense, Valor

Join us in using Frankincense oil daily to create daily habits that support our overall health - physical, mental, and emotional.

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

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Self Care Summer Diffuser Recipes - July 2021

Jul 1, 2021 10:06 PM Central
Jennifer Meckel
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Self care Summer

Diffuser Recipes for July

Summer has arrived and we are here for all the self care and self love. This collection of diffuser blends are full of summer favorites - bright citrus and mint and more - that are perfect for anything these summer days may bring.

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

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Warm summer nights call for citrus and mint! Whether you're spending the holiday with friends or in your own backyard, add these oils to your diffuser for a perfect blend reminiscent of Independence Day picnics surrounded by those you love.

Windows down, your favorite song on the radio... that's what summer road trips are all about. Whether you're hitting the road or hanging in your own backyard, this blend of herbs and citrus is the perfect summer companion - herbaceous and sweet, reminiscent of our favorite summertime ballads.

Breathe deeply, relax your tense muscles and allow your mind to LET. IT. GO.

That's what this blend is all about.

Sit and just be present. Allow your thoughts to shift in and out without judgement. And then place them on a cloud and let them float was and you drift off to sleep...

Taking good gentle care of ourselves is a balance in grace and hustle, hard work and rest. Add a little extra charm + confidence to any day with this blend of Valor, Frankincense and Tangerine.

While away the summertime hours with the sun on your face, your favorite people by your side, and this diffuser blend. Stress Away brings the beach feeling, Lemon adds a little freshness and PanAway adds a crisp, minty finish - perfect for a backyard BBQ feeling.

Citrus and Stress Away is our go-to combo for summer and selfceare. Whether you're in the car, on vacation, or at home, this blend is perfect for a low-key summer. Stress Away for instant beach vibes, Lemon for a hint of sunshine and Citrus Fresh for a little extra happy.

Taking time for our mental health is crucial when it comes to true self care - meditation, journaling, prayer - all of these are practices that help us emotionally, mentally, and even physically. Add this combination of oils to your diffuser to enhance these practices and add a little extra zen to your day!

Add this blend to your diffuser when you're taking care of yourself with a little yoga, doing some meditation, taking a long, hot shower or tidying up your physical space. Raven, Lavender, and Lemon make a great blend that is herbaceous and fresh.

Salt, sand, and citrus... that's what what this blend makes us think of. Sweet summer days relaxing, playing and connecting to that inner child as well as those around us. Add this oils to your diffuser for a beautiful, uplifting blend.

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How to Use June's Gifts with Purchase

Jun 9, 2021 04:03 PM Central
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The sun is here and we couldn't be more excited! Get ready for all your summer adventures with June's freebies - Citronella, Aroma Siez, Eucalyptus Globulus and Peace & Calming. These simple DIYS, tips and tricks will have you ready for anything this summer may bring.

And remember - you can always pop the oils into your diffuser for added benefits!

Citronella essential oil

Make a DIY Outdoor Pest Spray

30 drops Citronella
20 drops each Rosemary, Tea Tree, Myrtle, Geranium, Lemongrass
Splash of alcohol-free witch hazel
Fill with filtered water or fractionated coconut oil (per your preference)
Spritz it at sporting events, while camping or anytime you want to enjoy the outdoors annoyance free.

Make Citronella Beeswax Candles

Natural beeswax pellets
Organic coconut oil (optional) - 1 tsp per jar
hemp wicks, wick sticks & a wick centering device
glass jars
75 drops Citronella essential oil

Set a wide, shallow dish on the stove with water and heat to medium-low, very gently boiling. While the water heats, prepare your jars by adding a stick to the metal ring of the wick and press firmly into the middle of the bottom of your glass jar. Align the wick holder on the top of the jar to keep the wick from moving to one side.

Pour about 1/3 of the jar full of beeswax pellets, then add 1/2 tsp coconut oil. Repeat the layers, finishing with the beeswax to near the op of the jar. As you fill the jars, make sure that the wick remains in the center. The coconut oil is optional but helps to slow the burning of the beeswax so your candles will last longer.

Once the water is boiling gently, place your jars in and allow the wax and coconut oil to melt. Add more beeswax pellets as needed as the wax melts and naturally lowers.

Once the wax is melted, remove from the water bath and place on a baking rack to cool. Add essential oils, dropping them all around the wax. Allow the wax to cool and harden, then enjoy!

Diffuser Blends - Diffuse this summertime staple on your porch, patio or even camping with a rechargeable diffuser!

Patio Weather: Geranium + Citronella
Mimosa: Citronella + Tangerine + Lime
Herb Garden: Citronella + Lavender + Rosemary
Summer Breeze: Citronella + Lemongrass + Tangerine

Add a twist to your summer essentials with a DIY Sun Cream

One tube of YL Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
8 oz fractionated coconut oil
40 drops Citronella
20 drops Lavender
20 drops Carrot Seed
Add to a continuous spray bottle and shake well to combine. Apply generously before heading out into the sun!

Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil

Up your laundry game. Add this oil to dryer balls for fresh crisp laundry.

Make a DIY Washing Machine Cleaner. Did you know you are supposed to clean your washing machine regularly to avoid mildew buildup? These recipes are perfect for that.

For a Front Loading Washing Machine

2 tbs borax or natural oxygen bleach
2 tbs washing soda
2 cups white vinegar
20 drops Eucalyptus Globulus and Tea Tree each

Remove the tray dispenser and allow it to soak, fully submerged in hot water. Once the residues are softened, scrub them off with an old toothbrush. Rinse the tray with fresh water, and put it back into the machine. If the tray doesn't have a release button, then pour some vinegar in the tray and scrub with a toothbrush.

Put washing soda and borax into the empty drum. Put the washing machine on the hottest setting, and use the most about of water. If the machine has a cleaning cycle, then use that setting. Check the manufacturer's instructions for the machine to see if your model recommends putting the powder in a certain dispenser instead.

After the cycle is finished, pour the vinegar, and the essential oils into the liquid dispenser on the tray. Run another cycle on hot, or cleaning cycle if that machine has that option.

Use a microfiber cloth with vinegar solution to wipe the outside of the machine, the inside of the door, and the seal around the door.

For a Top Loading Washing Machine

1/2 cup borax or natural oxygen bleach
1/2 cup washing soda
1 quart white vinegar
20 drops Eucalyptus Globulus and Tea Tree each

Add borax and washing soda to a full drop of hot water and wash on a heavy duty or cleaning cycle. When the cycle is done, add vinegar and essential oils to the drum. Run another hot water cycle. Let it agitate for a few minutes, let the vinegar water solution sit for 30-60 minutes before finishing the cycle.

While the vinegar is sitting in the machine, dip a clean microfiber cloth into the water and use it to clean the outside of the machine. Also, be sure to clean under the lip where the drum is Clean the dispensers to remove hair, dirt, soap, and other grime. An old toothbrush can help for stubborn areas. Remove and clean the filter in the bottom with hot, soapy water or vinegar.

DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray

Make a mattress and upholstery spray to freshen all the things - carpets, furniture, dog beds, mattresses, anything really!

1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
15 drops each: Lavender, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus
5 drops Peppermint
Filtered water in an 8 ounce glass spray bottle

Diffuser blends - Using Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil for a scent that will remind you of a summer day in the garden.

Wildflowers: Eucalyptus Globulus + Lavender + Joy
Spa Day: Eucalyptus Globulus + Rosemary + Lemon
Aveda: Eucalyptus Globulus + Rosemary + Tangerine

Freshen up your space. For a sunshine scent in the kitchen or bathroom, place a few drops on a cotton ball and put it int he bottom of the trash can before replacing the liner.

Aroma Siez essential oil blend

Enjoy some post-adventure aromatherapy. Combine a few drops of Aroma Siez with V-6 to boost a post-hike massage with this DIY Massage Oil.

30 drops Aroma Siez
20 drops each Peppermint, Copaiba, Lavender, Eucalyptus Globulus
Carrier of choice (V-6, coconut oil, jojoba oil, etc)
4 oz pump bottle

Add Aroma Siez to epsom salt for an incredible bath routine that your muscles will thank you for by making these Raindrop Bath Salts:

2 cups epsom salt
1 cup Himilayan sea salt
30 drops each: Aroma Siez, Oregano, Marjoram, Cypress, Thyme, Basil, Lavender, Peppermint, Wintergreen
Mix well. To use, scoop out about 1/2 cup of the mixture and run under warm water, adding more Epson salt if desired.

Up your wellness game with a Raindrop Roller:

20 drops each: Aroma Siez, Oregano, Marjoram, Cypress, Thyme, Basil, Lavender, Peppermint, Wintergreen
5 pumps Ortho Ease Massage Oil
Carrier of choice in a 10 mL roller bottle
Apply as desired over spine, both of feet, and/or lymph nodes. We suggest using every hour for acute needs.

Take a sensory journey on the go. Add a few drops of Aroma Siez to a car diffuser for a summer-ready scent between visit to the farmers market and the kids' swimming lessons.

Diffuser Blends - use these uplifting blend anytime of the day:

Perk Up: Aroma Siez + Lemon
Recharge: Aroma Siez + Lavender + Eucalyptus Globulus
Focused: Aroma Siez + Rosemary + Jade Lemon

Peace & Calming essential oil blend

Up your skin game. Take advantage of the blue tansy glow and add a drop of Peace & Calming to your nightly moisturizer. Whip up this simple DIY Beauty Serum to make it easier in a 2 oz dropper bottle:

20 drops each of Peace & Calming and Frankincense
10 drops Manuka
Carrier oil of your choice (jojoba, argon, fractioned coconut, etc)

Treat your pores. Make a soothing skin spray with 2 oz of water and 10 drops of Peace & Calming (optional 10 drops of Lavender) for an easy, sun-ready refresh when the weather gets a little too toasty.

Take a Tantrum Tamer roller for when your kids (or you!) feel the big emotions that are hard to handle.

20 drops Peace & Calming
10 drops each of Valor, Tangerine, and Pachouli
5 drops Vetiver
Fill a 10 mL roller bottle with a carrier oil (jojoba, argon, fractioned coconut oil, etc)

Rest easy with this tried and true DIY Linen & Sheet Spray. Spray on blankets, sheets, movies, stuffed animals, pjs, etc.

30 drops Peace & Calming
20 drops Lavender
10 drops Tangerine
Splash of which hazel
fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with filtered water

Diffuser recipes: say good bye to your worries. Add Peace & Calming to your diffuser to wind down at the end of the day:

Drift Away: Peace & Calming + Lavender
Lullaby: Peace & Calming + Tangerine + Valor
Silent Nights: Peace & Calming + Vanilla

Now that you know how to use these Free 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.
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Lavender Oil Spotlight - June 2021

Jun 2, 2021 11:47 PM Central
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Lavender

June's Oil Spotlight

Lavender essential oil has a scent that's a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean and calm. It's this dynamic aroma that has made the plant a classic for perfumes, soaps, freshness, and beauty products.

Lavender is a great beginner oil and a must for every home, which is why its a part of the Everyday Oils Collection in the Starter Bundle. Lavender essential oil isn't a favorite only because if its classic scent - its also highly versatile. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life.

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 June. My goal is to use up an entire bottle for my personal use.

Lavender AT A Glance

Has a fresh, floral aroma that pairs well with many other oils
Can help cleanse and soothe minor skin irritations
Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
May reduce the appearance of blemishes
Support aging skin
Cams and relaxes the mind and body
Soothes seasonal respiratory needs

Background

Did you know that lavender is part of the mint family and is one of Young Living's most popular oils? Young Living has three farms that grow lavender, located in Utah, Idaho, and France - ooh la la! Lavender is steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant, and it takes 27 square feet of lavender plants to make one 15 mL bottle of Lavender essential oil.

In Ancient Greece, Pedanius Dioscorides, a physician pharmacologist and botanist, praised the many qualities and uses of Lavender. You can find Lavender essential oil in many Young Living's blends, including Stress Away, Tranquil, RotaVaLa, Forgiveness, and Harmony.

Lavender & Emotions from Eryn Jones

Lavender is great for the many common fears we are tempted to give into:

Fear and Abandonment, being left alone. By rubbing Lavender over the abdomen and using the mantra "I embrace all life's experiences" can help us be open to self-reliance and our contentment to all things. The opposite of abandonment is not being fully self-reliant, but being connected to everything working together for our good.
Fear of Criticism. This one is huge, especially if you are in a line of work where you put yourself out there often (or if you have a high-maintenance toddler too!) Using Lavender as perfume while paring it with mantras and unconditional love for ourselves can be a great practice for developing self confidence.
Fear of New Things, fear of moving forward. Sometimes there are big transitions in life and sometimes it seems scary to open ourselves up to change. Lavender has a beautiful way of calming the central nervous system to help us be more open to change and gaining positive momentum.

Daily Habits with Lavender

Unwind in the evening with a calming, Lavender-infused neck or back massage. Feeling tense? Add a little Peppermint and Frankincense.
Use Lavender as a part of a bedtime routine by rubbing it on the bottoms of your feet and diffusing it next to your bed.
Make a relaxing Lavender eye pillow (find the details here)
Rub Lavender and coconut oil on the skin after time in the sun or make an after-sun spray or balm.
- 1/4 cup solid coconut oil (or liquid carrier for a spray)
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 20 drops Lavender essential oil
- Optional: 15 drops Tea Tree essential oil for extra red/hot skin.
Add 10 drops of Lavender to 1 cup Epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment. We also love adding Peace & Calming or Frankincense to the mix.
Use Lavender seasonally to support the airways when air quality is less than ideal.
- Seasons Change Roller Blend: 15 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Copaiba then fill it with carrier oil. Roll over the chest, wrists, or just below the nostrils.
- Add 5 drops each Lavender and Copiaba to 1 cup fine grain sea salt and dilute with 8-12 oz distilled water to make a DIY nasal rinse solution.
- Use a drop of Lavender Vitality under the tongue or swiped on the inside of the cheek.

DIFFUSE

Sweet Dreams:: Northern Lights Black Spruce, Tangerine, Lavender
Sunkissed: Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lime, Lavender
Herb Garden: Rosemary, Basil, Lemon, Lavender
Ocean Breeze: Spearmint, Lime, Lavender
Flower Child: Geranium, Ylang ylang, Lavender

Join us in using Lavender oil blend daily to create daily habits that support our overall health - physical, mental, and emotional.

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

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Hello! I'm Jennifer Meckel

I am very passionate about helping you achieve the best YOU that you can be!

A little about myself. I live in the Pacific Northwest in Washington State. I am married to a wonderful and supportive man named Sean since 2003 - all wonderful years. We have two smart and sassy daughters, Emmy is 10 and in 4th grade in the Mandarin Immersion program and Lilly is 6 and in kindergarten. I like to paper craft and make my own cards, I like to sew (though don’t have much time for that lately) and I just returned to belly dancing now that Lilly is getting bigger.

I’ve been using essential oils and infused products for since October 2015 and absolutely love this lifestyle and how it makes me and my family feel. I started my oily journey after sitting next to another mom at a play date. We started talking about my infertility issues, and she suggested I try Young Living’s essential oils to support my hormones. After a year of intentionally exercising, eating better, and using oils to support my hormones and emotions, I became pregnant with Lilly, right before my first time attending the International YL Convention in Salt Lake City in 2016. There is so much more to tell about this story, and I’m open and willing to share with you, if you are interested.

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