The 2021 Holiday Catalog is Here!


The 2021 Holiday Catalog is Here!

Add Christmas Spirit essential oil blend to your diffuser, grab your coziest blanket and turn on your favorite holiday playlist... because it's time to get festive!

Whether you are looking for gifts or are shopping for some holiday home necessities, we have you covered. Limited time lip balms, mini Aria sets, seasonal favorites (Winter Nights & Vanillamint anyone??)  Check out the 2021 Holiday Launch DIYs and the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide to make the most of these amazing items.

Here are all the incredible holiday products for 2021! And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

Once a Year Seasonal Favorites
(stock up while you can!)


Deck the halls and ring in the holiday season with this fresh and festive blend of Orange, Cinnamon Bark, and Northern Lights Black Spruce! This is one we wait for all year. (I use Christmas Spirit blend it all year too!)

The naturally derived formula is great for the whole family, and moisturizing ingredient aloe and ginkgo biloba leave hands feeling soft.

Formulated without parabens, phthalates, synthetic perfumes, synthetic dyes, artificial colors, flavors, preservative, or toxic ingredients, this soap is also a wonderful host gift!


Infused with Young Living's Winter Nights signature scent of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Cedarwood, Peppermint and Orange essential oils, this unique blend brings the feel of softly falling snow, the peace of crisp midnight air in winter, and the warmth of cozy spaces.

Formulated without parabens, phthalates, synthetic perfumes, synthetic dyes, artificial colors, flavors, preservative, or toxic ingredients, this soap is also a wonderful host gift!



Holiday Foaming Hand Soap Collection

The perfect trio of cozy holiday home goodness! Winter Nights, Christmas Spirt, and Thieves - three of our favorites in one collection that is perfect for filling your home with festive cheer or gifting to those you love.


Winter Night's essential oil blend combines the cool, inviting scents of Norther Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange.

The aroma of Winter Nights invigorates any home with the feel of softly falling snow, the peace of crisp midnight air in winter, and the warmth of cozy spaces. Diffuse this blend all season long or add it to your favorite festive DIYs!

  • Northern Lights Black Spruce - has a grounding, earth connecting aroma that enhances spiritual practices and is soothing to muscles after activity when combined with massage.
  • Cedarwood - has a calming and soothing aroma and promotes the appearance of healthy skin, hair, and scalp with applied topically.
  • Orange - has a bright, uplifting aroma that cleanses and refreshes the air when diffused and effectively removes adhesives and residues to clean surfaces.
  • Peppermint - contains menthol, which cools and soothes fatigued muscles.
Say hello to silky skin this winter with the Very Merry Vanillamint Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Scrub and Body Butter. This is one we wait for all year... so whether you experience dry skin or simply want to do some at-home papering, this collection is pure luxury without the high price tag. This collection contains Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Scrub, 2 oz and Vanillamint Body Butter, 2 oz.

  • Pink Himalayan sea sourced directly from Himalayan mountains delivers luxurious exfoliating minerals to your bath for ultimate relaxation
  • Rich is antioxidants and fatty acids that deliver deep, long-lasting hydration
  • Moisturizing ingredients like mango seed and cupuacu seed butter deliver deep, long-lasting moisture for soft, oily skin
  • Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes/colorants
Our favorite exclusive Winter Nights essential oil blend in a perfectly festive hand lotion. Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange infuse Winter Nights Hand Lotion with wintry scents tat are a delight any time of year.

  • Naturally derived ingredients hydrate and leave no greasy residue specifically designed to pamper dry skin, including problem areas like elbows, hands, and heels. 
  • Mango butter, watermelon seed oil, and apple extract help protect the skin's natural moisture barrier and leave skin feeling soft and smooth. 
  • Pairs nicely with Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap!
Make brisk winter air come alive with the Winter Nights Wonderland Collection. Warm hearts and freshen homes when your gift of this trio of crisp and cozy scented essential or cozy up your own home with these three favorites:

  • Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap
  • Winter Nights Hand Lotion
  • Winter Nights essential oil blend, 5 mL

Cozy Home Favorites



Our beloved Aira got a new look for the holidays. This limited-edition glass and walnut-stained diffuser comes with built-in Bluetooth speakers for your smartphone, so you can play holiday music while you diffuse.

It also features a warm white light and can be set to run for one hour, four hours, or eight hours with an intermittent one minute on, one minute off mode.

When you're ready to fill your home with heavenly scents, simply add drops of Christmas Spirit, Peppermint, and Vanilla - all of which are included in this collection!
  • Mini Aria Ultrasonic Diffuser
  • Christmas Spirit essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Peppermint essential oil, 5 mL
  • Vanilla oleoresin, 5 mL
Gather around and spread some cheer with the new, limited-edition Macaron Diffuser and breathe in the welcoming aromas of Evergreen Essence, Orange, and Cassia, which are included in this collection.

With three different run times to choose from, the beautiful ceramic Macaron Diffuser can operate continuously for two or eight hours or up to sixteen hours intermittently.


  • Macaron Diffuser
  • Evergreen Essence essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Orange essential oil, 15 mL
  • Cassia essential oil, 15 mL
Simplify your holiday prep with a little help from Thieves Household Cleaner and an exclusive 15 mL bottle of Christmas Spirit essential oil blend. Use these festive favorites to mix up a holiday-sented household cleaner in the included amber spray bottle.
  • Thieves Household Cleaner, 14.4 oz
  • Christmas Spirit essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Household cleaner spray bottle
  • Reusable YL dish cloth, 2 pk

Get your home holiday guest-ready with this collection of fresh and festive scents and natural cleaning necessities - with a 15% discount versus purchasing individually.
Who says cleaning your diffuser has to be hard? This kit helps you get your diffuser sparkling in seconds, so you can get back to diffusing festive scents and celebrating with your loved ones. Plus this kit would make a great gift addition to a beautiful Macaron or Mini Aria diffuser.
Celebrate the season with thoughtful gifts that give others hope. Celebrate the season with thoughtful gifts that give others hope. Handcrafted in northern India by women of the Sasha Artisan Network, these decorative trees add a touch of holiday charm to your coffee table or mantle.

Put a drop of the included White Angelica on each one to fill the air with warm, woodsy scents of Myrrh, Northern Lights Black Spruce, and Sacred Sandalwood.

For more than 40 years, the Sasha Artisan Network has been bringing Indian artisans together to create stunning handicrafts like these acacia wooden trees. Sasha was created to build prosperity by providing income - generating opportunities to nearly 100 artisan groups and to promote fair trade as a way of life. Women in these groups live in underserved rural areas of northern India. Members of Sasha now benefit from skills, trainings, consistent work, stable income, financial savings, insurance, and access to health care and education.

Skin Care Favorites




This collection includes the NEW BLOOM Brightening Cream, a spa headband to keep hair secure, three facial cleansing pads for removing makeup and residue, and a jade gua sha stone for massaging tired facial muscles.

The cleansing pads also come with a mesh pouch to make washing them a breeze - simply place them in the bag and toss it in your washing machine.

  • New BLOOM Brighting Cream
    • Features the Sheerlume Brightening Complex, a combination of premium essential oils that include Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Carrot Seed, Blue Cypress, Davana, Geranium, and Jasmine
    • Brightens the skin and gives a radiant glow while helping restore the appearance of an even skin tone
    • Hydrates the skin and strengthens the moisture barrier
    • Reduces the appearance of dark spots and provides the skin with a smoother texture
    • Contains antioxidants and helps minimize the appearance of future damage
    • Formulated with naturally derived ingredients, without glue, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, or mineral oil
  • Spa headband
  • Jade gua sha stone
  • Facial cleansing pads, 3 pk
  • Mesh pouch

    BLOOM essential oil, 5 mL
    + Free Spritzer Bottle
Enjoy BLOOM essential oil blend in your winter skin care regimen for an extra dose of hydration or add it to the included spritzer bottle (free for a limited time) and wear it as an exquisite, floral fragrance.


This luxe gift comes with everything you need to pamper your complexion. Start by washing your face with Mirah Luminous Cleansing Oil on a dry silicone cleansing pad.

For a deeper clean, wet the pad and scrub again before rinsing your face, then use the rose quartz roller to massage a dropper of CBD Beauty Boost into your skin for swoon-worthy moisture.

Enjoy soft lips all winter long with these exclusive, limited-edition lip balms infused with coconut, jojoba, and wolfberry seed oils as well as essential oils. All three festive flavors are formulated without gluten, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, or sulfates.
  • New Citrus Frost Lip Balm
    A limited-edition lip balm, the Citrus Frost is a crips blend of sweet vanilla and premium essential oils, including Nutmeg with a twist of Orange.
  • New Sweep Maple Lip Balm
    This limited-edition Sweet Mapl
    e Lip balm combines sweet vanilla with a rich blend of Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon Bark, and Lemon essential oils.
  • Vanillamint Lip Balm
    A holiday favorite, this limited-edition Vanillamint Lip balm delivers a minty-sweet blend of vanilla with a kiss of Peppermint and Spearmint essential oils.

Selfcare Favorites

This handmade olive wood massaging tool was sustainably crafted by local artisans using olive tree branches in Bethlehem. Use it with the included Eucalyptus Globulus and V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to pinpoint pressure points and relive tired muscles.

The Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative in Bethlehem provides fair-trade wages and stable employment to those in economically unstable circumstances. But as travel restrictions began to take place in 2020, many artisan groups shut down due to the lack of work.

These orders from Young Living provided much-needed relief in the mist of the economic downturn. Many workshops have reopened, reviving the area and its artisans. Creating and selling unique olive wood products enables these families to stay in their homeland, earn a living, and provide opportunities for their children.
  • Handmade, Artisan Olive wood massaging tool
  • Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil, 15 mL
  • V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex, 2 oz (exclusive size)
Breathe deeply and find a moment of peace with Nature's Ultra Soothe CBD Roll-On. With a unique blend of Smart Spectrum CBD (0.0% THC) and Peppermint, Copaiba, and four Eucalyptus essential oils, Soothe CBD Roll-On has an invigorating aroma that is essentially great to use during seasonal changes.

Soothe CBD Roll-On Collection (300 mg) - includes a free roller holder
Soothe CBD Roll-On only (600 mg) - this incredible roll-on combines:
  • Cannabidiol - grown by our partner farms and backed by the Seed to Seal quality commitment, YL's cannabidiol (CBD) contains 0.0% THC.
  • Eucalyptus Radiata - contains eucalyptol, which provides a refreshing breathing experience with a camphoraceous aroma that refreshes any stuffy environment.
  • Eucalyptus Blue - cool and invigorating, it creates a refreshing breathing exercise when diffuse and soothe skin when applied topically
  • Eucalyptus Staigeriana - has a fresh aroma with a hint of lemon that opens and supports the airways
  • Copaiba - can be used to soothe tired muscles when applied topically
Give your skin (and yourself) some TLC with these NEW Sweet Maple Bath Bombs. The aurally derived ingredients include hydrating coconut and almond oil, magnesium-rich Epsom salt, and a complex, spicy-sweet scent to invigorate chilly nights and help you take a moment away from the cold and chaos.

The maple scent is a mix of Tahitian tamanu and Vanilla oleoresin from Madagascar that blends with warm notes from Cassia, Nutmeg, and Clove plus a light twist of sweet Lemon.

  • Formulated with naturally derived ingredients to soothe and moisturize skin
  • New, exclusive Sweet Maple scent features premium essential oils and a unique combination of hydrating tamanu oil, virgin plum oil, and Vanilla oleoresin
  • Ethically sourced gold mica adds a festive, luxurious addition to your home spa experience
    Formulated with Epson salt, which is rich in minerals to help soothe and soften skin
  • Formulated for the whole family, ages 2 and up, and free of parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, and synthetic colors

Favorites for the Little Ones


With a peaceful and relaxing aroma that will help send little ones off to dreamland, these new Sweet Dreams Bath Bombs are just what your child's bath time routine has been missing. Each adorable, cloud-shaped bath bomb is infused with our favorite sleepy blend - SleepyIze.

  • KidScents Sweet Dreams Bath Bombs, 6 pk
    • Combines Lavender, Geranium, Roman Chamomile, Bergamot, and other premium essential oils that combine to create a serene, calming aroma and restful atmosphere
    • Free of wheat, parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, colors, fragrances, and animal-derived ingredients.
  • Free bath bomb jar
  • Free colorful cling-ons
The snuggly monkey stuffy and SleepyIze Roll-On are the cozy bedtime duo your child needs for a serene night's sleep.

The stuffy comes with a removable lavender-vanilla microwavable pouch and a birth certificate for your child to give their cuddly new pal a name.

Artisan-Made Gifting Favorites


Made from sustainably sourced sunstone, agate, and lava rock beads, this beautiful bracelet helps you celebrate the spirit of the season in style.

Add a drop of our new Geranium Bourbon to the porous lava rocks to bring a fresh, uplifting aroma everywhere you go. These diffuser bracelets were handcrafted by women artisans of 
The Mabira Collective and represent 1,904 fair-pay hours, 105 jobs, and 360 dependents supported.

  • Diffuser bracelet
  • Geranium Bourbon essential oil, 5 mL
    • This varies of geranium has a beautifully complex, fresh, green floral aroma with delicate rose undertones that blends well with many other essential oils, including Orange, Vanilla, and Peppermint.
    • Helps promote a natural glow when applied to skin and hair.
    • Is great addition to any DIY perfume blends or bath and body recipes.
    • Sourced from Reunion Island in the Souther Indian Ocean off the cost of Madagascar - an island that has been recognized by the world's perfume houses as the source of the finest Geranium essential oil for more than a century.


Cozy up this winter with these chic, artisan-made cold weather must haves.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of each Beanie and set of Mittens will go to the YL Foundation.






Add a touch of beauty to your tree or other holiday trimmings this year with this beautiful, artisan-made clay diffuser ornament. Bring your favorite festive scents to your decor by adding a drop of two of your favorite essential oils or blends to the clay.

Meet the Artisans behind the products.
The Mabira Collective is a women-led social enterprise organization that provides stable employment to women in Uganda and supports a school for children with disabilities. By providing financial stability and education opportunities, Mabira empowers women to become advocates for change in their communities.

"I have three children who are my world. Before Mabira, I was only able to think about how I could find food for them each day. Now I look to the future and am working to own a home. Because of my hard work, my children have enough to eat and are enjoying going to school."
-- Eve, artisan at the Mabira Collective

The proceeds from each clay diffuser ornament, pair of mittens, and beanie sold will be donated to the D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation. The Foundation uses these proceeds to protect and empower the world's young by championing education, developing enterprise, and ending exploitation.

See how your support is building a world where our rising generation is free to thrive and create positive change at YoungLivingFoundation.org.


Check off your list at 20% off. This bundle comes with all of your favorite giftable goodies and winter wish list items from our holiday product lineup.

With fresh and festive essential oils blends to seasonal self-care items, the All-In Bundle has something for everyone on your holiday shopping list - yourself included.

  • BLOOM Collection
  • BLOOM essential oil blend, 5 mL + free spritzer bottle
  • Diffuser Bracelet Collection
  • Diffuser Cleaning Kit
  • Holiday Foaming Hand Soap Collection
  • Holiday Home Cleaning Kit
  • KidScents Bath Bomb Collection
  • Macaron Collection
  • Mini Aria Collection
  • Mirah Kit
  • Monkey Stuffie Collection
  • Olive Wood Massage Kit
  • Sweet Maple Bath Bombs, 3 pk
  • Soothe CBD Roll-On, 300 mg + free roller holder
  • Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm Set
  • Very Merry Vanillamint Collection
  • Winter Nights Wonderland Collection
  • Wooden Tree Collection
  • Beanine & Mittens
  • YLF Ornament
Want to get these lovely holiday gifts, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Essentials for Oct 2021

October Essentials
What should I order?


Thieves ALL THE THINGS! October is all about our beloved Thieves blend and al the ways we use it to support our health and families, especially this time of year. 

Join us this month as we use the following products daily to support our health and wellness as we head into the fall and winter.

Cinnamon Bark essential oil - for all things fall
Thieves Foaming Hand Soap - for ALL the hand washing
Thieves Chest Rub - a clean option for cough & cold
Inner Defense Capsules - for powerhouse immune support
Thieves Roll-On - for daily wellness
Thieves Cough Drops - our favorite natural cough drops

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

Cinnamon Bark essential oil has a warm, spicy aroma that is so 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.

Learn more about Cinnamon Bark essential oil in the October's Oil of the Month post.


Thieves Foaming Hand Soap

Thieves Foaming Hand Soap pairs the beloved Thieves essential oil blend with other naturally derived ingredients for a formula that provides a gentle but effective clean for the whole family.

Instant foam makes it easy to lather and rinse, while aloe, ginkgo 
biloba, and green tea extracts condition and moisturize skin for soft, smooth hands - making it ideal for even the most frequent hand washers.

Thieves Chest Rub

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief.
 
This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant based ingredients.

Plus the super easy to use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy.
Learn more about Thieves Chest Rub in this month's Ditch and Switch blog post.

Inner Defense Capsules

Inner Defense is just what the name suggests - a defense and protection from all that today's world can throw at us!

This powerhouse blend of essential oil supports the immune and respiratory systems, making it a wonderful addition to your health routine either for daily use or for when your defenses start to go down.

Learn more about Inner Defense in October's Supplement Spotlight.

Thieves Roll-on

Thieves Roll-on is a powerful combination of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils, pre-diluted for quick and easy application.

This blend was created from research recorded in the archives of the British Museum library about a group of 14th Century European perfumes and spice traders who rubbed oils on themselves while they robbed the dead and dying.

The fist essential oil blend to be scientifically evaluated in a university research laboratory, Thieves has a rich, spicy aroma, and is our go to for a clean and healthy lifestyle. Apply generously on the soles of the feet, wrists, back of neck, or shoulders daily.


Thieves Cough Drops

When you need relief from cough, congestion, and sore throat, these Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are your new best friend.

Easy to keep at home or take on the go, Thieves Cough Drops are made with naturally derived ingredients that taste as great as they work.

Minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or 
preservatives, these cough drops are a staple to come cold and cough season.

Want to try the essentials for October (Cinnamon Bark essential oilThieves Foaming Hand SoapThieves Chest RubInner Defense CapsulesThieves Roll-OnThieves Cough Drops), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Thieves Chest Rub Ditch and Switch - Oct 2021

Thieves Chest Rub

October Ditch & Switch


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we detox our health cabinets and switch out conventional chest rubs for Young Living's Thieves Chest Rub.

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counder cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, cough and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.

Plus, the super easy to use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy. The formula is free of petroleum, paragons, phthalates, mineral oil, synethic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold.

Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Why we Love Thieves Chest Rub
  • Provides maximum-strength cough relief and acts as a cough suppressant
  • Supports healthy breathing
  • Provides aromatic vapors that soothe nasal passages
  • Acts quickly to provide relief
  • Helps relieve chest aches associated with colds
  • Temporarily relieves stuffiness, cough, and congestion from minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • Formulated for ages 2 and up
  • Formulated free of petroleum, paragons, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, preservatives, or GMO ingredients
  • Derived natural from plants
  • Features hands-free application
Sadly, convention chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the 'natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Key Ingredients
  • Camphor (5.3%) - fast acting cough suppressant and topical analgesic
  • Menthol (2.8%) - cough suppressant to support healthy breathing and temporarily soothe nasal passages
  • Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil (1.3%) - cough suppressant and respiratory support
  • Thieves essential oil blend - Young Living's proprietary blend that supports overall wellness and immune systems
Many 'natural' chest rubs contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living's products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rubs is actually a synthetic version of Ravinstsara essential oil. And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our children's health.

To Use
  • For adults and children ages 2 and up, rub a thick layer on the chest and throat as desired. keep clothing loose around the throat and chest so vapors can reach the nose and mouth.
  • Use up to 3 times daily or as directed by a doctor.
Join us this month as we switch out conventional chest rubs for Young Living's Thieves Chest Rub this month.

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

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

Inner Defense Supplement Spotlight - Oct 2021

Inner Defense

Supplement Spotlight

Inner Defense is just what the name suggests - a defense and protection from all that today's world can through at us!

This powerhouse blend of essential oils supports the immune and respiratory systems, making it a wonderful addition to your health routine either for daily use or for when your defenses start to go down.


Why We Love Inner Defense

  • Reinforces systemic defenses
  • Promotes healthy respiratory function
  • Offers immune support
  • Creates unfriendly terrain for yeast and fungus
  • Dissolves quickly for maximum results
So much of our modern world can take a toll on our health - environmental exposure, devitalized food, lack of sleep, abundance of stress, polluted water and air. And even these in small quantities can add up to a cumulative does that leaves us needing us extra support. Sometimes we need that support acutely and other times we need it on a more consistent basis. Either way, Inner Defense is a great option for strengthening the body systems.

Key Ingredients

  • Clove essential oil - has profound immune support and is a powerful antixoidant
  • Oregano essential oil - high in carvacrol and thymol that support the immune system, also aids digestion, supports muscle and joint health and flexibility
  • Thyme essential oil - rich in thymol, supports the respiratory and immune systems
  • Lemongrass essential oil - supports digestion and proper immune function
  • Lemon essential oil - high is limonene, supports respiration and immune function, cleansing and purifying
  • Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil - known for its support of the respiratory system, also cleanses and purifies and supports the immune function
  • Rosemary essential oil - a cleansing and purifying oil, supports the immune and respiratory systems
  • Cinnamon Bark essential oil - provides immune support and antioxidants.
  • Virgin Coconut oil - supports all body systems and dilutes the essential oils
Inner Defense and Emotions

When we begin to fall below the wellness line, our emotional and mental health is also affected. All of our body systems are interconnected, so it makes sense that we often feel run down, fatigued, exhausted even on an emotional level when our defenses go down.

Sometimes the emotional and mental effects hit first. So if your feeling run down, vulnerable, easily overwhelmed or triggered, stop and take inventory of your physical health as well. The organisms that invade our cells and bring us down affect our emotions too.

Oils that can help include Oregano, Thyme and Rosemary essential oils, all of which are part of the Inner Defense capsules.

Learn More:
Inner Defense uses potent essential oils including Oregano, Thyme, and Thieves to reinforce systemic defenses, promote healthy respiratory function, and offer immune support. These liquid capsules dissolve quickly for maximum results and help the body create an unfriendly terrain for yeast and fungus.

How To Use

  • Take 1 capsule up to 3 times daily for acute needs. We suggest taking with food and at the very first sign of your defenses going down.
  • Take 1 soft gel daily for support as desired. We often take Inner Defense when traveling or other times where we feel we need extra immune support.
  • For best results, take with food and take Life 9 probiotic approximately 8 hours after taking Inner Defense. If you forget or cannot take Inner Defense with a meal, have a snack with plenty of healthy fat (nut butter, avocado, etc)
  • Parenting Hack - for children, use a safety pin or needle to create a small hole in the gelcap, then gently squeeze and apply the contents along the spine or the bottom of the feet.

Join us this month as we use Inner Defense this month and beyond to support our immune system and emotions as we head into the cooler weather!

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

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

Cinnamon Bark Oil Spotlight - Oct 2021


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

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the warm, spicy scent of Cinnamon Bark with us this month!

  • Autumn Breeze3 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 oilbut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Gift with Purchase! - Oct 2021

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).


PatchouliCinnamon BarkClove, 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!

  • 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

How to Use Oct's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

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

AminoWise Supplement Spotlight - Sept 2021

AminoWise

Supplement Spotlight

AminoWise is our favorite supplement for the recovery after workout - think of this as a natural Gatorade! It is wolfberry lemonade-flavored drink mix that contains branched-chain amino acids, antioxidants, and minerals to provide the nutrients you need to optimize your workout recovery.

AminoWise enhances muscle performance, reduces fatigue, and supports muscles during and after exercise using a triple-targed formula that features branched-chain amino acids, premium essential oils, antioxidants, and minerals.

It tastes amazing and contains all the good stuff and none of the bad. Its formulated with branch chain amino acids and contains three key blends that combine to support your muscles during and after exercise, help fight fatigue, and enhance your recovery.

  • Muscle Performance Blend: includes branch-chain amino acids that helps build and repair muscles
  • Recovery Blend: includes NingXia wolfberry powder with Lemon and Lime premium essential oils that help reduce the lactic acid
  • Hydration Blend: features electrolytes that replace vital minerals lost during exercise.
Why we love AminoWise

  • Amino acids and antioxidants help with fatigue and enhance muscle recovery during and after exercise
  • Aids in reducing muscle fatigue by reducing exercise-induced lactic acid
  • Helps support the production of nitric oxide, which can improve vascular blood flow, enhancing recovery and performance
  • Contains branched-chain amino acids, which have been shown to aid in preventing muscle catabolism from excercise
  • Supports hydration by replenishing important minerals lost during exercise
  • Good source of Vitamin E and Zinc
  • No preservatives, synthetic colors, or artificial flavors
  • No added sugar or artificial sweetener
Why are Amino Acids Important?

Amino acids are classified as non-essential amino acids (you produce them on your own), conditionally essential amino acids (can usually be produced by your body), and essential amino acids (EAAs cannot be made by the body so you must get them through diet or supplementation).

Of the EAAs, three are superstars - the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) - leucine, isoleucine, and valine. BACCs make up about 35% of your muscle tissue.

Your ability to maintain, or even build lean body mass, or muscle, is based on the levels of protein synthesis and protein breakdown throughout the day. As we age, protein breakdown tends to accelerate. To slow the protein breakdown you can eat more high quality protein and supplement with EAAs.

Because your level of muscle mass plays a significant role in longevity, anything that increases protein synthesis or decreases protein breakdown can support your quality of life through your lifespan. Since amino acids play such an essential role in building and maintaining lean body mass, they must be a consistent part of a health diet. 

Here is a really informative article for a deeper dive!

To Use
Mix 1 scoop with 8 oz of water and consume during or after exercise or as desired as part of your daily wellness routine
NingXia Red Electrolyte Drink
  • 1 cup water or coconut water
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • 1 scoop AminoWise
  • 1-2 drops YL Vitality oil of choice (Tangerine, Orange, Lime, Citrus Fresh, Grapefruit)
If you want to take it up a notch, here are some BONUS ingredients you can add to the recipe above that make this drink even more packed with good things:
  • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 drop YL Peppermint Vitality essential oil
Mix all ingredients in a blender with some ice (or just mix in a blender bottle or mason jar) for one of the most refreshing drinks EVER!

Join us this month as we use AminoWise this month and beyond to support overall health and wellness and feed our bodies and muscles with the good things!

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

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

Essentials for Sept 2021

September Essentials
What should I order?


Ready, Set, Red. September is all about creating great health habits, specifically using our beloved NingXia Red. Join us this month as we use the following products daily to support our health and wellness as we head into the fall and winter.

Tangerine essential oil - to calm, focus & uplift
NingXia Red - for overall health & energy
NingXia Nitro - for energy & mental clarity
AminoWise - for muscle support & recovery
ImmuPower essential oil - to support the immune system
Clove essential oil - antioxidant support & yummy diffuser blends

Tangerine Essential Oil

Tangerine essential oil has a sweet scent that can create a happy, contented mindset when diffused. This versatile oil is wonderful for the 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.

Learn more about Tangerine essential oil in the September's Oil of the Month post.


NingXia Red

Add a daily shot of NingXia Red to your routine with this powerful, whole-body supplement. This wolfberry puree is infused with essential oils and also contain plum, arena  cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate juices and extracts - it is so packed with superfoods to support overall wellness.

The benefits of NingXia Red include support for energy levels, normal cellular function, and whole-body and normal eye health.

Want to learn more about the health benefits of NingXia Red, then check out September's Product Spotlight blog.

NingXia Nitro

With ingredients specifically crafted to kick it up a notch, NingXia Nitro is the absolute perfect solution when you've started your day at the crack of dawn and need to rev your energy storage. Or when you're seriously suffering from that afternoon slump, or you simply need to tackle a to-do list a mile long - NingXia Nitro has your back.

Learn more about NingXia Nitro in this month's Ditch and Switch blog post.

AmminoWise

AminoWise is our favorite supplement for recovery after workouts - think of this as a natural Gatorade. It is a wolfberry lemonade-flavored drink mix that contains branched-chain amino acids, antioxidants, and minerals to provide the nutrients you need to optimize your workout recovery.

AminoWise enhances muscle performance, reduces fatigue, and supports muscles during and after exercise using a triple-targeted formula that features branched-chain amino acids, premium essential oils, antioxidants, and minerals.

Learn more about AminoWise in September's Supplement Spotlight.

ImmuPower
Essential Oil Blend

The name this blend says it all! ImmuPower is a combination of powerful essential oils, including Hyssop, Mountain Savory, Cistus, Camphor, Frankincense, Oregano, Clove, Cumin, and Dorado Azul.

This oil blend is a mainstay for you to be supported above the wellness line.


Clove Essential Oil

Clove essential oil has a warm, inviting aroma that is perfect as we head into the cooler months. Diffuse with Tangerine, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla and/or Thieves for an incredible blend that supports overall health and wellness.

Clove also provides cleansing properties and can be added to Thieves dental products to maintain oral health. When taken internally, it contains antioxidants and can provide immune and general wellness support.

Want to try the essentials for September (Tangerine essential oilNingXia RedNingXia NitroAminoWiseImmuPower essential oilClove 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

NingXia Red Product Spotlight - Sept 2021

Lets Learn More

About NingXia Red!

It's no secret that we are crazy about NingXia Red, and here are all there reasons why. NingXia Red is a powerful antioxidant supplement drink made from wolberry puree, blueberry, plum, cherry, arena  and pomegranate juices, grape seed extract, Yuzu, Tangerine, Lemon and Orange essential oils, stevia and pure vanilla extract for flavor.


Besides the great taste, NingXia Red has some amazing health benefits. It has the highest known protection against the dangerous superoxide free radicals, as documented in the S-ORAC test conducted by Brunswick Laboratories.

Let's talk antioxidants. That word gets thrown around a lot as we discuss wellness, but what does it really mean? Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals (by-products), which can cause damage. Antioxidants act as "free radical scavengers" and hence prevent and repair damage done by these free radicals.

NingXia Red is rich in ellagic acid, polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, it has 18 animo acids, 21 trace minerals, beta-carotene, and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and E. It is an excellent whole-food source of nutrients that gives energy and strength to the body without harmful stimulants. It also has an amazing low glycemic index of 11 that does not spike the blood sugar levels.

In Short, NingXia Red:
  • Supports a healthy immune system
  • Helps us be proactive against all the germs coming our way
  • Energy support
  • HUGE source of antioxidants
  • Support brain and join health
  • Support healthy hormone levels
  • Support healthy blood sugar levels
  • Can help curb sugar cravings
Why do we Love it?
Why are we so huge on our NingXia Red? Because, honestly, we're better people when we drink it. Sound a little far-fetch?

Think about it...
Do cars run better when fueled by the right gas? Why do we expect our bodies to run on second-rate, pressed, non-fuel? We get work out, our digestive systems get tired, our cells get dirty, and we need something we can assimilate quickly and easily to go to work. NingXia Red gives our bodies the boost we need.

Who should use NingXia Red? Everyone!
We love 2 ounces daily for kids and 2-4 ounces daily for adults.

Yummy Recipes:
NingXia Immune Booster - Fill a glass with the following
  • 1/3 full with organic apple juice (or water)
  • 1-2 oz NingXia Red
  • 1 tsp organic elderberry syrup (make your own and infuse it with essential oils!)
NingXia Spritzer - add to a glass and stir:
  • 1 can sparkling water in your favorite flavor
  • 1/3 to 1/2 bottle of kombucha
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • 1-2 drops citrus vitality oils (Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange, Lime, etc)

NingXia Lunchbox

Freeze your NingXia packets, then pack in your kid's lunchbox. Doubles as an ice pack! Add in a cute straw and its a fun and healthy lunchtime treat.

Join us as we boost our overall wellness and develop healthy daily habits with NingXia Red everyday this month. 

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

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

NingXia Nitro Ditch and Switch - Sept 2021

NingXia Nitro

September Ditch & Switch


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we switch out sugary, stimulant-laden drinks for the natural energy of NingXia Nitro.

With ingredients specifically crafted to kick it up a notch, NingXia Nitro is the absolute perfect solution when you've started your day at the crack of dawn and need to rev your energy storage, or when you're seriously suffering from that afternoon slump, or you simply need to tackle a to-do list a mile long - NingXia Red has your back!

NingXia Nitro is a delicious wolfberry drink infused with essential oils, botanical extracts, D-ribose, Korean ginseng, and green tea extract to increase cognitive alertness, enhance mental fitness and support overall performance. When you need a pick-me-up, turn to NingXia Nitro to improve your physical performance, increase you overall energy reserves, sharpen your mind, and become more focused.

Key Ingredients in NingXia Nitro
  • NingXia Nitro Juice: cherry, kiwi, blueberry, black currant, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry juices which are packed full of antioxidants to help support our bodies, especially when they are running low.
  • Nitro Energy Blend: D-ribose, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Choline, Potassium, Green tea extract, mulberry leaf extract, Korean Ginseng extract and wolfberry seed oil. All of these are plant-derived vitamins and herbs that help support energy levels naturally.
    • D-ribose: essential to help build ATP in the body. ATP is the body's energy currency. You need it to, you know, take a breath, have a heartbeat and for a neuron to fire.
    • Korean Ginsing: well studied for its ability to support normal cognition.
    • Green Tea Extract: NATURALLY OCCURRING source of caffeine. There's approximately 30 mg of caffeine per tube.
    • B Vitamins: Critical for normal neuron function. They also help support normal cognitive/brain function.
    • Choline: Helps support cell membrane structure and is an essential building block for neurotransmitters, in particular - Acetylcholine. Acetylcholine helps tone down the body and tells the body that its okay to relax. It also supports the body's ability to make good memories and to retain memories.
  • Nitro Alert Blend: vanilla, chocolate, Yerba mate, spearmint, peppermint, nutmeg and black pepper. These oils are great for digestion, supporting the adrenal system (the 'fight or flight' system that is often turned on too much, especially in the face of constant stress, exposure to computer screens, demanding jobs, etc) and improving energy levels.
Why We Love it
  • Supports alertness
  • Promotes cognitive fitness
  • Supports physical fitness
  • Great source of Iodine
Sadly, conventional energy drinks are filled with ingredients that are actually harmful to our health. Energy drinks are widely promoted as products that increase energy and enhance mental alertness and physical performance. Next to multivitamins, energy drinks are the most popular dietary supplement consumed by American means and young adults.

Large amounts of caffeine may cause serious heart and blood vessel problems such as heart rhythm disturbances and increases in heart rate and blood pressure. Caffeine also may harm children's still-developing cardiovascular and nervous system digestive problems, and dehydration.

Energy drinks often also contain high amounts of sugar. A single 16 ounce container of an energy drink may contain 54 to 62 grams of added sugar. This exceeds the maximum amount of added sugars recommended for an entire day.

Overall, energy drinks are associated with sugar crashes, energy slumps and caffeine 
withdrawal. Thankfully, we have a natural, health-supporting options that works even better!

To Use
  • Consume directly from the tube or mix with 1 ounce of NingXia Red or 4 ounces of water
  • Best served chilled
  • Consume to enhance physical performance
  • Enjoy anytime you need a pick-me-up
  • Drink when you need to clear your mind
Mommy's Midday Mix (aka the Mommy Mojito)
  • 2 oz NingXia Red
  • 1 NingXia Nitro
  • Coconut water
  • Mineral water
  • 1 drop Lime essential oil
Join us this month as we switch out sugary, stimulant-laden drinks for the natural energy of NingXia Nitro.

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

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

Tangerine Oil Spotlight - Sept 2021

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

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the soothing scent of Tangerine with us this month!

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 Tangerinebut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Gift with Purchase! - Sept 2021

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 VitalityDiGize 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.

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 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

How to Use Sept's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

Wondering How to use your
September 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.

Create a solid health and wellness routine with September's Gifts 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 healthful treat with Copaiba Vitality, DiGize Vitality, or EndoFlex Vitality. Finally, prep for a movement session with Longevity Vitality and Life 9 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.

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

Lemon Vitality Essential Oil

Give your morning routine a healthy boost with Lemon Avocado Toast.
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1-2 slices of your favorite bread
  • Mash avocado lightly in a bowl and add
    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
    • 1-2 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
    • salt & pepper to taste
  • Toast the bread, then spread the seasoned avocado on top. Add a fried egg if desired or enjoy as is.
Start your day with some gentle liver and immune system support:
  • Add a drizzle of honey (optional) to the bottom of a mug, add 1-2 drops of Lemon Vitality essential oil, then fill with warm (not boiling) water.
  • This is also a great practice when defenses start to go down if you're feeling the need for some respiratory support that the colder months often require.
  • Added bonus if you add a drop of Thieves Vitality and Copaiba Vitality for more health benefits!
Add some zest to your salads and marinades by adding a few drops of Lemon Vitality to the mix. Try this simple Dijon Vinaigrette with Lemon, Orange, or even Citrus Fresh Vitality:
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp organic dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vingar
  • 2-3 drops Orange, Lemon, or Citrus Fresh Vitality
  • 1-2 tbsp honey or another sweetener to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
    Mix all ingredients well with a whisk and use as desired. Shake gently before use.
Mix up you daily NingXia Red. Add 1-2 drops of Lemon Vitality essential oil directly to your NingXia or make a spritzer with sparkling water:
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • Lemon, Citrus Fresh, and/or Orange Vitality (or any Vitality oil) 
  • and lots of ice.
Lemon Vitality is the exact same oil as Lemon essential oil, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That leash you can use Lemon Vitality the same way you would Lemon essential oil - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.

Citrus Fresh Vitality Essential Oil

Mix up your daily NingXia Red. Add 1-2 drops of Citrus Fresh Vitality essential oil directly to your NingXia or make a spritzer with sparkling water:
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • Citrus Fresh, Lemon, and/or Orange Vitality (or any Vitality oil) 
  • and lots of ice.
Add a drop or two of Citrus Fresh Vitality to your favorite herbal tea for a fresh twist.

Add Citrus Fresh Vitality to your salad dressings or marinades for a delicious citrus flavor.

Citrus Fresh Vitality is the exact same oil as Citrus Fresh essential oil blend, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Citrus Fresh Vitality the same way you would use Citrus Fresh essential oil blend - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.
  • Be well Roller: Frankincense, Thieves, Citrus Fresh, Lemon in a carrier oil
  • Be Happy Roller: Stress Away, Citrus Fresh, Orange, Grapefruit in a carrier oil
  • Be Calm Roller: Lavender, Citrus Fresh, Orange in a carrier oil

DiGize Vitality Essential Oil Blend

Support your 
health from the inside out with daily DiGize capsules. Add 1-2 drops DiGize Vitality to a vegetarian capsule and top off with a carrier oil (olive oil or V6).

Add a drop or two of DiGize Vitality to your favorite herbal tea for a digestive support twist.

Whenever you need some extra digestive health, add a drop of DiGize Vitality and a drop of Lemon Vitality (optional) to a large glass of water or to a vegetarian capsule for relief.

DiGize Vitality is the exact same oil as DiGize essential oil blend, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use the DiGize Vitality the same way you would DiGize essential oil blend - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.
  • Tummy Ease Roller: 10 drops each DiGize, Peppermint, lemon and a carrier oil in a 10 mL roller bottle.

Orange Vitality Essential Oil

Mix up your daily NingXia Red. Add 1-2 drops of Orange Vitality essential oil directly to your NingXia or make a spritzer with sparkling water:
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • Orange, Citrus Fresh, and/or Lemon Vitality (or any Vitality oil) 
  • and lots of ice.
Add a drop or two of Orange Vitality to your favorite herbal tea for a fresh twist.

Add some zest to your salads and marinades by adding a few drops of Orange Vitality to the mix. Try this simple Dijon Vinaigrette with Lemon, Orange, or even Citrus Fresh Vitality:
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp organic dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vingar
  • 2-3 drops Orange, Lemon, or Citrus Fresh Vitality
  • 1-2 tbsp honey or another sweetener to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
    Mix all ingredients well with a whisk and use as desired. Shake gently before use.
Soak up the last bit of summer with this Orange-infused Yogurt Dip for your organic berries. (Recipe adapted from Lauren Dunamway):
  • 6 oz blackberries
  • 6 oz raspberries
  • 2 pints blueberres
  • 2 lb strawberries
  • 6 oz vanilla yogurt (or plain)
  • 6 drops Orange Vitality
    Mix yogurt and Orange Vitality and use as a dip for the fruit or mix the fruit in the yogurt and refrigerate for an hour to chill, then enjoy.
Add a drop of Orange Vitality directly to your Thieves toothpaste for an extra bust. Orange and Orange Vitality essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, making it alkaline and not acidic. You can also add Orange Vitality to your Thieves mouthwash.

Orange Vitality is the exact same oil as Orange essential oil, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Orange Vitality the same way you would Orange essential oil - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.

Copaiba Vitality Essential Oil

Copaiba Vitality is an incredible oil for supporting the body's natural response to inflammation and injury - both acute and chronic. Add this oil to your health routine for any muscle, joint, or tendon needs - post workout to aging to chronic needs.

Make a daily wellness tea! (Also great for acute needs when the body's defenses start to go down.)
  • Warm water or herbal tea (Echinacea is great)
  • 1 drop Thieves Vitality
  • 1 drop Copaiba Vitality
  • 2-3 drops Lemon Vitality
  • 1 tsp honey
    Add oils to the honey, pour water on top and stir well.
    Or add oils directly to the tea bag before adding water.
Support your health from the inside out with daily Copaiba capsules
1 vegetarian capsule
1-2 drops Copaiba Vitality
Olive oil (or other edible liquid oil) for dilution if desired

Mix up your daily NingXia Red. Add 1-2 drops of 
Copaiba Vitality essential oil directly to your NingXia or make a spritzer with sparkling water:
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • Copaiba, Lemon, Citrus Fresh, and/or Orange Vitality (or any Vitality oil) 
  • and lots of ice.
Help the little ones needing support for teething. Apply Copiaba Vitality and coconut oil to the gum lines or locally to support them through dental needs. (Works for adults too!)

Copaiba Vitality is the exact same oil as Copaiba essential oil, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Copaiba Vitality the same way you would use Copaiba essential oil - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.
  • Daily Wellness Roller: Copaiba, Frankincense, Oregano, Peppermint in a carrier oil
  • Rock a Bye Baby Roller: Lavender, Copaiba and in a oil
  • Relive it Roller: Peppermint, Copaiba, Panaway in a carrier oil

Endoflex Vitality Essential Oil Blend

Endoflex essential oil blend is our favorite for overall hormone balance and support.
 
Drop Endoflex under the tongue or take in a vegetarian capsule daily for adrenal, thyroid, pancreas and overall hormone support.

Mix up your daily NingXia Red. Add 1-2 drops of 
Endoflex Vitality essential oil blend directly to your NingXia or make a spritzer with sparkling water:
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • Endoflex, Lemon, Citrus Fresh, and/or Orange Vitality (or any Vitality oil) 
  • and lots of ice.
Endoflex Vitality is the exact same oil as Endoflex essential oil blend, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Endoflex Vitality the same way you would use Endoflex essential oil blend - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.
  • Happy Hormones Roller for Her: Endoflex, Lavender, Geranium, Clary Sage in a carrier oil
  • Happy Hormones Roller for Him: Endoflex, Idaho Blue Spruce, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Mister in a carrier oil

Longevity Vitality Essential Oil Blend

The name of the blend tells you that it is a must-have! Thyme, Orange, Clove, and Frankincense come together in a powerhouse blend to support a healthy immune system and overall wellness when taken internally.
  • Thyme essential oil provides support to the immune system, spicy aroma that enhances the flavor of food when taken internally.
  • When taken internally, Orange Vitality essential oil provides digestive and immune support.
  • Clove essential oil has a warm, stimulating aroma that provides cleansing properties and can be added to Thieves dental products to maintain oral health. When taken internally, it contains antioxidants and may provide immune and general wellness support.
  • Frankincense essential oil has been used in religious rituals for over 3,000 years. It has been known to enhance immunological function, beautify skin, and increase spiritual awareness.
Botox in a bottle! Add Longevity Vitality to an empty vegetable capsule and take daily for overall health, wellness, and longevity.
For bonus skincare results pair daily Longevity Vitality capsules with CBD Beauty Boost. Add CBD Beauty Boost to your daily moisturizer for healthy, happy skin.

Add Longevity Vitality to you daily NingXia Red, Slique Tea, or Steeped Vitality teas for an immune and wellness boost.

Longevity Vitality is the exact same oil as Longevity essential oil blend, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Longevity Vitality the same way you would use Longevity essential oil blend - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.  Pairs well with ImmunPower and Thieves for an incredible immune blend either diffused or as a roller.

Lavender Lemon Vitality Drops

Lavender Lemonade Vitality Drops provide a delicious electrolyte boost to your water without adding sugar or containing artificial colors.

Contains more than 70 naturally occurring ionic trace minerals, making it a great addition to your overall health and wellness routine.
Includes Lavender and Lemon essential oils to support the immune system and overall wellness.

Add it to plain water or spice up your NingXia Red Spritzer with Vitality drops:
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • Lavender Lemonade Vitality Drops
  • 2 drops Orange, Citrus Fresh, and/or Lemon Vitality (or any Vitality oil) 
  • Sparkling or plain water
  • Optional add-ins: Mindwise, NingXia Nitro, Golden Turmeric Powder, kombucha

Life 9 Probiotic

Life 9 is a highly potent probiotic with 17 billion live cultures from 9 beneficial bacterial strains to support healthy immune function, maintain optimal metabolism, and promote normal intestinal function.
  • Promotes healthy digestion
  • Supports a healthy immune system
  • Helps maintain normal intestinal function
Add Life 9 probiotic to your daily wellness routine to support overall health and immunity. For best results take before bedtime.

Use Life 9 to replenish healthy bacteria after a round of herbal or 
convention antibiotics. Take 1-2 capsules daily, making sure to separate Life 9 from the antibiotic by at least 2 hours.

Making homemade yogurt? Open Life 9 capsules and empty into milk or coconut milk when making yogurt for even more health benefits. Check out this amazing Instant Pot Coconut Milk Greek Yogurt recipe.

Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops

Hydrate naturally without sugar or artificial colors with the delicious flavor of Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Provides a delicious electrolyte boost to water and contains more then 70 naturally occurring ionic trace minerals but no sugar or artificial colors.

Includes Grapefruit and Bergamot essential oils, which are great for supporting overall health, energy, and immunity.

Add it to plain water or spice up your NingXia Red Spritzer with Vitality drops:
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops
  • 2 drops Orange, Citrus Fresh, and/or Lemon Vitality (or any Vitality oil) 
  • Sparkling or plain water
  • Optional add-ins: Mindwise, NingXia Nitro, Golden Turmeric Powder, kombucha
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

KidScents KidPower Oil Spotlight - Aug 2021

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

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the soothing scent of KidPower with us this month!

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 KidPowerbut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Essentials for August 2021

The August Essentials are Here!
What should I order?


August is all about the Little Oilers and supporting them well! Here are a few items we are using this month and beyond to support their (and our) physical, mental and emotional health everyday.

KidScents KidPower - to promote calm, confident feelings
KidScents MightyZyme - for happy, healthy bellies & bodies
KidScents Toothpaste - to make brushing a happy habit
KidScents Roll-on Collection - for anything your kids day may hold
Seedlings Calm Essential Oil Blend - for sweet calming vibes
Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream - to heal and protect any skin needs

KidScents KidPower
Essential Oil Blend

Sometimes life can be big and scary for children, but they have the power to face all of life's bit 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.

Learn more about KidPower essential oil blend in the August's Oil of the Month post.


KidScents MightyZyme

KidScents MightyZyme chewable tablets contains enzymes that naturally occur in the body that support and assist the digestive needs of growing bodies and the normal digestion of foods.

When taken daily with meals, these little chewable tablets can make a big difference in our kid's overall health.

Lean more about MightyZyme in this month's Supplement Spotlight blog post.


KidScents Toothpaste

Make brushing a joy instead of a chore with KidScents Toothpaste. This advanced formula cleans children's teeth without any of the harsh additives found in most commercial toothpastes.

Flouride and GMO free, this plant-based toothpaste provides a refreshing mint taste infused with 100% pure essential oils while supporting healthy-looking gums and teeth. KidScents Toothpaste is formulated with your children and family in mind.

Learn more in this month's Ditch and Switch blog post.

KidScents Roll-On Collection

Your children go through a lot in a day, and this collection of pre-diluted oils have you covered for anything you need. This collection features six superstar blends to tackle all the ups and downs of your children's days. Each custom blend is ready for easy application and portability in a convenient roller for natural solutions anytime, anywhere.
  • GeneYus - to create an atmosphere of creativity and alertness
  • KidPower - to inspire feelings of confidence, courage, and optimism
  • Owie - naturally soothes minor ouchies and boo boo's
  • SleeyIze - to help little ones settle down at night
  • SniffleEase - for naturally soothing vapors
  • TummyGize - to help comfort tummy troubles

Seedlings Calm
Essential Oil Blend

Dreamland is only a few drops away with Seedlings Calm essential blend. This soothing, gentle scent is formulated with the littlest members of your family in mind, but is soft, relaxing, floral scent is a favorite for the whole family.

Roll-on, diffuse, use in a linen spray. However you choose to use this special blend, it will help the whole family unwind together.

Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream

Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream is made with 100% naturally derived ingredients, including 100% pure essential oils, botanicals, and non-nano zinc oxide. It helps reduce the duration and severity of diaper rash when applied at the first sign of redness.

It soothes on contact, protects delicate skin, and acts as a physical barrier to wetness. The extra gentle, mild formula - developed specially for your infant's tender skin - seals out wetness and helps balance skin moisture while reducing redness.

Don't have littles in diapers? This thick, Lavender-scented cream is a staple in our family's first aid kit.

Want to try the essentials for August (KidScents KidPowerKidScents MightyZymeKidScents ToothpasteKidScents Roll-on CollectionSeedlings Calm Essential Oil BlendSeedlings Diaper Rash Cream), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Toothpaste Ditch and Switch - Aug 2021

KidScents Toothpaste

August Ditch & Switch


As the gatekeepers of our home we have such a great opportunity to bring in healthy products and create healthy habits for ourselves and families! 

Join us as we detox our bathroom shelves and switch out conventional kids' toothpaste for Young Living's KidScents Toothpaste.

Brushing teeth can sometimes be a struggle with kids, but using the citrusy KidScents Toothpaste from Young Living makes it so much more enjoyable! Not only will your kids love the taste, this advanced formula cleans teeth without any of the harsh additives found in most commercial toothpastes. Fluoride and GMO are, this plant-based toothpaste supports healthy-looking gums and teeth and is infused with he highest quality essential oils you can find.

Why we love KidScents Toothpaste
  • Cleaner teeth gently with a natural derived formula created for children
  • Formulated with gentle, order-absorbing baking soda for fresher breath
  • Fights plaque with brushing
  • Removes surface stains gently
  • Provides a long lasting, clean, and free feel
  • Formulated without fluoride, SLS, synthetic dyes, peroxide, artificial colors, flavors,  preservatives or gluten containing ingredients.
Sadly, conventional kids' toothpaste formulas are filled with synthetic additives, artificial flavoring and coloring agents that are not just unnecessary, they are harmful when ingested in small qualities over time. The membrane lining of the mouth has an absorption efficiency of more than 90%, which means when we brush our teeth, we are brushing our gums too. And even if toothpaste isn't swallowed, it is still entering the bloodstream via the mucosal lining. Here are a few top offenders:

  • Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS): SLS promotes the foaming action of conventional toothpastes, but does nothing as far as efficacy. It has been linked to the development of canker sores and can change the way the taste buds work. (This is why everything tastes bad after you brush your teeth!)
  • Triclosan: This chemical is common in toothpaste and has been linked to antibiotic resistance and endocrine disruption. Disruption in the endocrine system can create serious effects, especially over time. This is also an active ingredient in hand sanitizers.
  • Artificial Dyes and Colors: To make the blue or red stripe that is perfectly placed in the middle of the toothpaste, manufacturers add food coloring, often a petroleum based product. Red 40 , Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 are the worst according to a report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Some of these food dyes come with side effects like hyperactivity and hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Propylene Glycol: Propylene glycol is used as the surfactant in conventional toothpaste to promote foaming. It is found extensively in paints, enamels, and antifreeze. Pharmaceutical grade propylene glycol is common in personal care products. Unfortunately, it can cause skin, lung and eye irrational.
  • Titanium Dioxide: White titanium dioxide is added to make toothpaste white, and is entirely unnecessary. It is also found in supplements, added to foods and to make paint white. Titanium dioxide is currently under review as far as its safety.
Key Ingredients in KidScents Toothpaste
When it comes to all of Young Living's products, you'll only find the best, purest ingredients. You can be sure are safe and effective. And the KidScents toothpaste is no exception. It has a short list of ingredients, including plant-based surfactants, stevia and essential oils.
  • Baking Soda
  • Xylitol
  • Stevia
  • Coconut Oil
  • Grapefruit Essential Oil
  • Spearmint Essential Oil
To Use
Use daily to help young smiles stay vibrant. Put a small amount of toothpaste on a brush, helps he child brush their teeth, and rinse thoroughly after each meal or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Supervise children until good brushing and rinsing habits are established.

* Intended for children 2 years and older. For children under 2 years of age, consult a dentist or doctor before use.

Join us this month as we switch out conventional kids' toothpaste for Young Living's SkidScents Toothpaste this month.

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

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

MightyZyme Supplement Spotlight - Aug 2021

MightyZyme

Supplement Spotlight


Enzymes are crucial to our health and digestion, and in an ideal world our foods would be rich in natural enzymes. Unfortunately the average diet and even the soil quality. Without these little workers, we are not assimilating the nutrients that we need, and we all know that growing bodies need those nutrients!

Why are enzymes important? Enzymes...
  • help your cells communicate well with each other.
  • are protein molecules that are manufactured by all plant and animal cells. All cells require enzymes to survive and function.
  • help keep cell growth, life and death under control (this is so important!).
  • are need for more than 4,000 biochemical reactions in the body.
  • are responsible for every chemical reaction in our bodies.
  • allow our cells to build up and break down molecules in our bodies!
Enzymes affect every body system
  • Digestion - Enzymes break down food so the body can digest it.
  • Metabolism - Enzymes help properly metabolize the food so the body can use the nutrients from the food.
  • Respiration - Enzymes assist in getting oxygen to where it is needed.
  • Nutrient absorption and transportation - Enzymes help the nutrient get to where they are needed.
  • Detoxification - Enzymes keep toxic sludge from building up in the body.
  • Muscle Movement - Enzymes assist in helping the brain communicate with the muscles.
  • Hormone Production - Enzymes assist in helping the body produce hormones that in turn keep the body functioning.
  • Cell Repair - Enzymes assist in repairing cells which can lead to youthful skin.
  • Cell Division - Enzymes help keep cell division at a normal, healthy rate.

MightyZymes to the rescue!

These are all the things we want for ourselves and our kids' growing bodies. KidScents MightyZyme contains enzymes that naturally occur in the body that support and assist the digestive needs of growing bodies and the normal digestion of foods.

Areas of health that enzymes can support:
  • Gut health and digestion
  • Focus and attention
  • Mood and disposition
  • Energy levels
Chewable and newly formulated for better flavor and with folate instead of folic acid, these enzymes can be key to the digestive and immune system as well as helping to support a healthy gut (which has great impact on focus and brain function). Adding MightyZymes to your kid's routine is a great way to support their overall health.

To Use
  • Take 1 tablet, three times a day prior to or with meals.
  • For relief of occasional symptoms including fullness, pressure, bloating, stuffed feeling (commonly referred to as gas), pain and/or minor cramping that may occur after eating.
  • MightlyZyme aren't just for kids! If you are looking for a chewable enzyme, this is for you too.

Join us this month as we use MightyZyme this month and beyond to support overall health and wellness and feed our children (and ourselves!) 

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

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

Little Oiler Diffuser Recipes - Aug 2021

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!

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 to care for ourselves this month.

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


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

How to Use August's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

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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