Make a Shift
Daily Wellness Kit
If daily wellness is your thing, this is for you! This collection has everything you need for 30 days of nutrient-dense, health goodness! It is a starter pack of the fan-favorite, super nutritious NingXia Red (daily wellness!) and NingXia Nitro (kick the brain fog) wolfberry drinks, as well some of the most popular Vitality oils (dietary oils) so you can give your everyday wellness a jumpstart!
NingXia Red, 30 ct sachets
NingXia Red is your daily wellness drink! This antioxidant powerhouse delivers nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to your system so you can have healthy energy levels, support heart, eye, brain, and nervous system health, keep soft, glowing skin, and much more! NingXia Red is a wolfberry puree that is infused with Yuzu, Tangerine, Lemon and Orange essential oils. It is rich in ellagic acid, polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins, and minerals.
In addition, it has 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, beta-carotene, and vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E. It is an excellent whole-food source of nutrients that gives energy and strength to the body without harmful stimulates. It also has an amazing low glycemic index of 11 that does not spike blood sugar levels, making it a great choice for daily health!
Drink one packet daily, on its own or mixed with NingXia Nitro and/or Orange Vitality and/or Lime Vitality.
NingXia Nitro, 14 ct
Say goodbye to brain fog with NingXia Nitro! NingXia Nitro is a delicious, energizing wolfberry drink infused with essential oils, botanical extracts, D-ribose, Korean ginseng, and green tea extract to support alertness and cognitive and physical fitness. This is one supplement we always keep on hand!
NingXia Nitro is a delicious antioxidant shot that helps increase cognitive alertness, enhances mental fitness, and supports overall athletic and mental performance. When you need a pick-me-up, turn to NingXia Nitro! This slightly sweet supplement shot increases your overall energy reserves, sharpens your mind, and helps you become more focused!
- Consume directly from the tube or mix with 1-2 oz. of NingXia Red or 4 oz. of water (sparkling or mineral). Best served chilled. Enjoy anytime you need a pick-me-up!
- Try this Midday Mix Up:
- 1 packet Ningxia Red
- 1 tube NingXia Nitro
- Coconut water
- Mineral water
- 1 drop Lime Vitality Essential Oil
Orange Vitality
Cold-pressed from the rinds of oranges grown in Costa Rica, Orange essential oil has a sweet, authentic aroma reminiscent of a freshly peeled orange. Versatile and zesty, this oil is a wonderful way to brighten savory dishes and add a refreshing contrast to desserts. Orange Vitality oil also blends beautifully with other fruity flavors, making it a tasty addition to smoothies, juices, and NingXia Red! Orange is high in the compound limonene, so it provides digestive and immune system support to the body -- all while tasting great!
- Add Orange Vitality oil to your daily NingXia Red, a glass of water, or a smoothie to give it a burst of flavor.
- Add 1–2 drops of Orange Vitality oil to a vegetarian gel capsule and take daily for general wellness support.
- Use it in sweet or savory dishes for added flavor and zest.
- Substitute 1 - 3 drops of Orange Vitality oil for 1 teaspoon of orange zest.
- Substitute 1 drop of Orange Vitality oil for 1 teaspoon of orange juice.
Lime Vitality
Whether you're stirring it into drinks for a bright burst of flavor or giving your food a little extra citrus zip, Lime Vitality is a welcome kick of summer that you can enjoy year-round. This citrus oil is bright and happy and adds a little bit of zest to all your favorite foods and drinks! But Lime is more than just a fun time!
Lime essential oil is unique in that it is 100% bioflavonoid. Not only are bioflavonoids impressive in and of themselves, but they also help maximize the benefits of vitamin C by inhibiting its breakdown in the body. This means that Lime Essential Oil not only supports the immune system, it also stimulates the detox pathways, helping to clear the body of toxins and unwanted waste. Lime is a wellness powerhouse!
- Enjoy staying hydrated and add variety by infusing your water with a drop or two of Lime Vitality.
- Add 1 - 2 drops to your sparkling water or NingXia Red for a crisp and refreshing beverage.
- Add a few drops to your favorite sauces, dips (guacamole anyone??), or marinades to add a burst of fresh lime flavor.
- Add 1 drop of Lime Vitality to a vegetarian gel capsule and take daily for its immune and antioxidant benefits.
MAKE A SHIFT: DAILY WELLNESS KIT
Here are some of our favorite recipes and ways to use the products in this kit! Try these products for 30 days, and you will see why we love them so much!
Infuse your water with 2 - 3 drops of Orange Vitality, Lime Vitality or a mix of the two. Refresh throughout the day as needed! Option to muddle some fruit in the water as well for extra flavor.
Add a drop of Orange or Lime Vitality to your favorite herbal tea for a wellness boost.
Make an Orange or Lime tea by adding a few drops of your chosen Vitality oil to a dollop of honey in a mug, then cover with warm water to infuse.
Add Lime or Orange to your daily NingXia Red! Empty the packet into a cup, then mix in the essential oils. 1-2 drops is usually enough!
Try this Everyday Wellness Tonic:
- 1 packet NingXia Red
- 1 tube NingXia Nitro
- 2 drops Orange Vitality
- 1 drops Lime Vitality
- Mineral water
Make your own mocktail! Mix NingXia Red, Vitality oils and any of the following: coconut water, sparkling water, kombucha, mineral water, prebiotic drinks.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
The 2023 Travel Handbook
We don't go anywhere without our oils no matter whether we are heading to the grocery store or heading out of the country! These little bottles of plant magic not only make us happy, they improve our experiences, help prevent things going awry, and help keep us going when we hit bumps in the road! Here are our best tips, tricks, hacks and more for traveling (no matter the time of year!)
How to Travel with Oils
Our oils go wherever we go! Often they are in our backpacks, purses and cars either on their own or in a cute oil organizer, but when you're traveling by plane or leaving the country you will want to store them differently.
- For plane travel, place your oil bottles or rollers in a 1 quart ziploc bag just like you do with your other liquids & gels, making sure to tighten the lids. We recommend keeping them in your carry-on luggage to avoid any leaks.
- Choose NingXia Red packets and place them in the zip top bag with the other liquids.
- When flying internationally ALWAYS check their TSA regulations as some may vary by country.
- Grab a supplement organizer and fill it out with your Young Living supplements (we love Inner Defense, Super C Chewables and ImmuPro for travel!)
- Grab a Bon Voyage travel Pack for TSA-approved sizes of your favorite Young Living personal care products and a perfectly sized carrier.
Quick Travel Hacks
Sometimes a good hack or two makes all the difference!
- Reuse an essential oil bottle and fill with liquid carrier oil as a convenient way to dilute your oils when needed.
- Reuse Thieves Hand Sanitizer bottles to make TSA-approved sizes of your shampoo, conditioner, etc.
- Roll up your diffuser plug and stick inside the diffuser, then add the covers back to make sure you don't forget it! We like to travel with the Desert Mist since it is plastic, and you can even forgo the outer cover to save space!
- Premix diffuser blends in empty 5mL bottles for convenience -- think Thieves + Orange for when you arrive and Lavender, Valor and Frankincense for sweet sleep when traveling!
- Utilize the packet versions of supplements: AlkaLime for happy bellies, KidScents MightyPro as an adult probiotic that doesn't need refrigeration, KidScents Unwind as a nightly magnesium supplement.
- Quick tip! - Dining outside & want to keep the bugs away? Grab an outdoor fan, put a few drops of Citronella + Geranium on a clothespin (or two!) & attach to the front of the fan & you have yourself a giant outdoor diffuser!
Top 10 Travel Essentials
The oils and products you take with you will vary a bit depending on your destination, but these ten are ones we always have with us when we travel!
- Thieves Hand Sanitizer - this one is a no brainer!
- Thieves Roll-on - for all the immune support
- Peppermint - for motion sickness & head tension
- DiGize - for allll the belly needs
- NingXia Red Packets - for an afternoon energy boost and immune support
- Lavender or Tranquil Roll-on - for a restful night's sleep & bumps/bruises
- Valor or KidPower - for anyone afraid of heights or flying. Also Valor is a lifesaver when sharing a room with a snorer (rub a drop on their big toe)
- Peace & Calming or Stress Away - for all the travel annoyances and big emotions
- Thieves Wipes - a quick way to wipe down all surfaces
- Insect Repellant Wipes - each one is individually wrapped so they are PERFECT for travel.
Motion Sickness Tamers
Travel excitement can quickly take a nose dive when you or someone else is feeling queasy with motion sickness. Here are our best tips to tame that feeling!
- Peppermint - ALL the Peppermint! Inhale straight from the bottle, dilute and apply over the chest, throat, shoulders and back of the neck, diffuse in the car if possible.
- AromaEase - Dilute this blend and apply it over the abdomen, along the back of the neck ideally starting before the motion sickness hits.
- DIY Tummy Tamer Tumbler:
- Fill a large glass/tumbler with water and ice
- Add 1 drop DiGize Vitality, 2-3 drops Lemon Vitality
- Option to add 1 drop Peppermint Vitality
- Drink as tolerated, ideally start before the motion sickness gets too bad
- DIY Motion Tamer Roll-on:
- 10-20 drops each Peppermint, Ginger, Frankincense
- Carrier of choice
- Roll over the abdomen liberally and frequently
- Hydration with minerals/electrolytes - Try to start the trip super hydrated and maintain that as much as possible throughout. Add Mineral Essence and Lemon Vitality to your water, bring the Lavender Lemonade Vitality Drops with you on a plane, or even mix in AminoWise to a bottle of water.
Camping Necessities Ohhh the great outdoors! We love getting outside and exploring, and naturally, we take all our favorite oils and products with us to keep everyone happy and healthy.
Citronella, Geranium + a battery-powered diffuser - When you're lounging at your campsite with a book in hand, this combo will be your BFF! Fill a battery-powered diffuser with 5-7 drops each Citronella and Geranium essential oils and enjoy the delicious aroma and pest-free zone!
Insect Repellent & Insect Repellent Wipes - This formula effectively prevents mosquito, flea, and tick bites, so you can enjoy the great outdoors worry free!
Insect Repellent Spray Hack - Grab the Insect Repellent bottle and make it into a spray for easy use:
- Continuous spray bottle or an empty Thieves Spray bottle
- Bottle of YL Insect Repellant
- 3 TBSP fractionated coconut oil or ClaraDerm Cooling Mist
- 20 drops Citronella essential oil
- Add all items to the spray bottle, but add the insect repellent last (it will not all fit!)
DIY Outdoor Spray - If you live in a state that has shipping exclusions for the Insect Repellant, try the wipes! Still can't order because of limitations? You can also add a spray top directly to your bottle of Citronella.
- Small continuous spray bottle or an empty Thieves Spray Bottle
- 25 drops each Citronella, Geranium, Lemongrass, Lavender
- 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree
- V-6 Vegetable Oil carrier or carrier of choice or ¼ part Witch Hazel to ¾ part Distilled Water
- Note: If you want to use a larger bottle, simply double the recipe. Also if you feel you need a stronger formula or are extremely susceptible to outdoor pests add more Citronella, Lemongrass and/or Geranium!
DIY Itch Stick - for those times you forget your insect repellent!
- In a rollerball, combine 10 drops Purification, 10 drops Lavender + 10 drops Lemon, and top with a carrier oil. Roll on bug bites & itches.
Lavender Essential Oil - We don't call this the Swiss Army Knife for no reason! Someone needs a little calm? Grab your Lavender. Skin saw too much sun? Grab your Lavender. Little one stepped in an ant bed? Grab your Lavender. Blooming flowers got you down? Grab your Lavender!
Mineral Sunscreen - Hands-down, the Young Living Mineral Sunscreen is our favorite sunscreen. It checks all of our boxes -- reef-safe, effective, all natural, great for all skin types, non-nano zinc, won't clog pores. What else is there?!
Mineral Sunscreen Spray Hack:
- Continuous spray bottle
- Bottle of YL Mineral Sunscreen
- 5 TBSP fractionated coconut oil or ClaraDerm Cooling Mist
- 20 drops Carrot Seed essential oil
- Optional: 30 drops Citronella essential oil
- Add all items to the spray bottle and shake well!
Beach Essentials
We are always ready for a day (or week!) in the sunshine and sand! Here's what we're always packing in our beach bags:
- NingXia Red packets - freeze them overnight for a slushie-like treat
- Lavender Lemonade Vitalty Drops + AminoWise - to keep us hydrated in the sun and heat
- Thieves Hand Sanitizer & Thieves Surface Spray - for clean hands, e-readers, toys, phones, etc.
- Lavender Lip Balm - great for lips, cheeks, noses and makes a great carrier stick too
- Peppermint roller - to roll over the back of the neck like instant air conditioning when we get a little too hot!
- Einkorn Granola - for a tasty, healthy snack
- Lavender essential oil - again, for ALL the things! Any kind of skin need, grab your Lavender.
- Seedlings Baby Wipes - for clean hands, even in the sand! Easily remove all the sand from everyone's feet, legs, and hands with Seedlings Baby Wipes!
Wellness 101
Travel can sometimes give our immune systems a run for their money, so we start giving them extra support a couple of weeks before travel when possible! Think extra Wellness Rollers, Super C Chewables, Inner Defense and even extra NingXia Red. Then, when we travel we keep these in our daily arsenal:
- Master Formula - Our favorite daily multivitamin that packs a HUGE nutritional punch and helps us work towards daily wellness. The prepackaged capsules make traveling with this supplement so easy, too!
- Daily NingXia Red - If there were only one habit that you could start or continue during the summer, a daily dose of NingXia Red would be it! This delicious supplement is a powerhouse of antioxidants and nutrients that we want for everyone in the family.
- Super C Chewables - Plant-based, whole-food vitamin C infused with citrus essential oils for a great-tasting immune system boost! These chewable tablets are great for the whole family.
- Wellness roller- We roll this blend over the lymph nodes, on the feet or along the spine morning and evening year round, then use it more frequently as needed! To a 10mL roller bottle add:
- 25 drops each Thieves, Pine, Lemon
- 20 drops each Geranium, Frankincense
- Fill with carrier of choice
I hope you enjoy this Travel Handbook. May your days full of sun and fun!
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Season Essentials Essential
Oil Blend Spotlight
When the flowers start blooming, the pollen starts flying, and many of us start sniffling! If you want to enjoy the beauty of spring without hiding indoors until the worst is behind you, we have you covered. Meet your new springtime sidekick, Season Essentials blend!Just a Drop of Season Essentials
- Supports healthy respiration, especially in the face of common seasonal needs
- Helps open and support airways
- Easy to use - apply topically, diffuse or use as a dietary supplement!
- Has a fresh, invigorating yet soothing scent
- Contains Lavender essential oil, which is known for its calming properties
- Contains Peppermint essential oil, which supports normal respiratory function
- Creates a stimulating, soothing feeling when applied to the head, neck, and chest
This oil blend is specially formulated with a tried-and-true trio of three core oils—Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint – our go-tos when the seasons (and air quality!) change! But it gets better. Season Essentials blend is further enhanced with the properties of Goldenrod and Eucalyptus Blue essential oils so that you can embrace the changing seasons with open arms!
Key Ingredients
- Lavender - Calming and soothing to the mind and body, Lavender is one of our main respiratory oils! A Lavender swipe on the inside of the cheek or a drop under your tongue a few times a day is a great springtime habit ( Lavender is nature's antihistamine!), so it just makes sense that it is a key player in this blend.
- Lemon - High in limonene (an immune supporting constituent), Lemon is a wonderful oil for the immune and respiratory systems. Plus it is a natural mucolytic!
- Peppermint - This oil is crisp and cool and soothes any area where it is applied. Peppermint is a mainstay for seasonal relief with Lavender and Lemon.
- Eucalyptus Blue - A deep breath in a bottle, Eucalyptus has long been used for opening and supporting the airways. This oil is high in eucalyptol, the constituent which gives it all its wonderful respiratory properties.
- Goldenrod - This oil has a grassy, earthy aroma that soothes the respiratory system and works with the other oils in this blend to provide seasonal relief. Goldenrod is high in alpha-pinene, a constituent known for its respiratory benefits.
Daily Habits with Season Essentials
This incredible blend is labeled for use as a dietary supplement, for diffusing and for topical application, so you can use it however you choose! Season Essentials blend has an invigorating and soothing aroma and will be your go-to deep-breathing companion during seasonal changes.
- Keep Season Essentials blend on hand while exploring the great outdoors. Add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment to the bottle to apply as needed.
- Inhale it to support a healthy, clear respiratory system no matter whether you're enjoying the outdoors or relaxing at home.
- Add Season Essentials to a teaspoon of honey and take it internally.
- Fill a clear vegetable capsule with Season Essentials and olive oil and use it as a dietary supplement
- Add a few drops to your palms and rub them together. Cup your hands over your nose and mouth and take 2–3 deep, slow breaths through your nose, exhaling through your mouth.
- Diffuse Season Essentials blend to refresh any stuffy room and support the airways (especially when you lie down!).
- Apply this blend topically to the head, neck, and chest to inhale its stimulating yet soothing aroma.
- Add a few drops of Season Essentials to a pot of hot water, then cover your head with a towel and lean over the bowl to make a sinus steam.
- Add to epsom salts for a long soak in the tub.
- Make a DIY Oral Spray:
- 10mL glass spray bottle
- 5 drops Season Essentials
- 1-2 drops Orange Vitality
- Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
- Filtered water
- Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Red Cedar Bliss Essential
Oil Blend Spotlight
Red Cedar Bliss essential oil blend is just what the name suggests - warm, evergreen bliss! This combination of Orange, Clove, Laurus Nobilis, Helichrysum, Frankincense, and Western Red Cedar oils has a welcoming, harmonizing aroma to ground and uplift the mind. Plus this blend of oils has some incredible health benefits, is full of antioxidants, and helps support a healthy immune system and overall wellness!
Just a Drop of Red Cedar Bliss
- Has a warm, woodsy, spicy-citrus aroma
- Delivers a punch of powerful antioxidants (great for using as a dietary supplement!)
- Helps support overall wellness and healthy immune function
- Creates a cozy, grounded atmosphere when diffused
- Feels like an instant countryside, tranquil cabin getaway
There is something so comforting about all of these oils, and when you combine them into one blend you get a really wonderful tool you can use for your physical, mental and emotional health. Tree oils in general are very calming and grounding and have wonderful properties for soothing the body's response to inflammation. Clove and Frankincense are powerhouse oils on their own, packed with antioxidants and wonderful for longevity!
Key Ingredients
- Orange - Orange essential oil has a sweet, bright aroma reminiscent of a blossoming orchard of orange trees. The scent is uplifting and just brings a smile to your face, plus this citrus oil is high in limonene, a constituent known for immune support.
- Clove - If there were one oil synonymous with antioxidants, it would be Clove. This oil protects our brains, hearts, lungs, immune systems and basically the body as a whole. Clove is also high in the constituent eugenol, which boasts well documented health supporting properties.
- Laurus Nobilis - commonly known as bay laurel or bay leaf, Laurus Nobilis essential oil contains antioxidants, offers cleansing properties, and helps provide immune support when taken as a dietary supplement.
- Helichrysum - Helichrysum is an incredible oil for soothing any need where the body is inflamed. It is also great for emotions. Helichrysum is called "honey for the psyche" because of its lightly sweet scent and its ability to help us process and release the effects of trauma.
- Frankincense - This powerful oil has been known to enhance immunological function, beautify skin, and increase spiritual awareness and is high in the constituents alpha-pinene and limonene
- Western Red Cedar - Beneficial to the emotions, the respiratory system, and the skin, this oil can be used for many things including immune support. Western Red Cedar is also great for opening and soothing the airways in the presence of allergens, especially when paired with Laurus Nobilis, Frankincense and Helichrysum.
Daily Habits with Red Cedar Bliss
Red Cedar Bliss blend is designed for aromatic, topical, and dietary use, so you can use it however you need! With notes of cozy spice, sweet citrus, and soft cedar, it's the most comforting blend to enjoy on those cold nights or rainy mornings. Pop it in your diffuser, massage it on your skin, or take it in a veggie capsule to enjoy every drop of plant-powered goodness!
- Add 1 drop to a veggie capsule to help support a healthy immune system.
- Dilute and massage a few drops into your skin for a moment of harmony and peace.
- Diffuse to fill your space with a cheerful, spicy-citrus aroma (great when you're journaling, meditating or practicing yoga).
- Add a few drops to the floor of your shower and let the oils and steam work their magic.
- Add a few drops to epsom salt for a long, luxurious soak.
- Add to a teaspoon of honey and take as a supplement or add to a mug of hot tea.
- Add a few drops to your palms and rub them together. Cup your hands over your nose and mouth and take 2–3 deep, slow breaths through your nose, exhaling through your mouth.
- Apply this blend topically to the head, neck, and chest to inhale its stimulating yet soothing aroma.
- Make a DIY Oral Spray:
- 10mL glass spray bottle
- 5 drops Red Cedar Bliss
- 1-2 drops Orange Vitality
- Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
- Filtered water
- Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!
- Medicine Ball - 4-5 drops Red Cedar Bliss + 3 drops each Lemon & Cinnamon Bark
- Calm & Collected - 4-5 drops Red Cedar Bliss + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Frankincense
- Deep Breath - 4-5 drops Red Cedar Bliss + 3 drops Eucalyptus + 2 drops Lemon
Want to try Red Cedar Bliss essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Lavender
Essential Oil Spotlight
Lavender, aka the loving grandmother of essential oils, has a scent that's a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. It's this dynamic aroma that has made the plant a classic for perfumes, soaps, fresheners, and beauty products! Lavender is a great beginner oil and a must for every home. Lavender is also highly versatile - from skin care products to relaxing routines - this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life!
Just a Drop of Lavender
- Has a fresh, floral aroma that pairs well with many other oils
- Can help cleanse and soothe minor skin irritations
- Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
- May help reduce the appearance of blemishes
- Supports aging skin
- Calms and relaxes the mind and body
- Soothes seasonal respiratory needs
- Creates a tranquil environment when diffused or applied topically
- May help ease occasional nervous tension and improve sleep quality for occasional sleeplessness
- Contains cleansing and antioxidant properties
- Supports general wellness
Lavender Essential Oil
from Courtney Critz
Lavender makes me think of a wonderful grandmother. Soft and huggable, gentle, smells like flowers, calming, and the one you want around if you are sad, tired, or need comforting. She has experience and wisdom and seems to be able to fix every problem. She is soft-spoken and makes you feel more rested the moment she's around. And she seems to have that perfect knack with any baby.
For centuries lavender has been used for sleep. It has been put into pillows and mattresses, wrapped up with clothes, added to handkerchiefs (hello, diffuser) and used in aromatherapy for relaxation. It has been added to all kinds of tonics and potions for skin and smelling salts for fragile ladies whose corsets were tied a little too tight.
Unfortunately, over the years, many "lavender" scented items became filled with synthetics and fillers which actually irritated our airways and lost all of their benefits. People even started giving lavender a bad reputation as being unsafe because of all the synthetic, chemical-laden products that had been used bearing its name. There is more lavender oil sold than grown in the world which doesn't really add up right.
But, hooray!, Young Living began growing and distilling its own lavender to ensure a high quality oil, making sure that we had the real thing again. I've planted and harvested it myself in Idaho and Utah! I mean, who wants a fake grandmother? Little Red Riding Hood can tell you that is NOT a good plan.
Today we use our Young Living Lavender Oil in many similar ways. In our lotions, bath products, sleep roll-ons, diffusers, and on our precious babies. It is a gentle oil with a calming effect on everything from our respiratory systems, to our skin, to our emotions. So when you have a problem and you want something to be comforted, whether it's your irritated nose, your foot, or your baby, remember The Grandmother of all oils and give her a try.
Background
Did you know that lavender is part of the mint family and is one of Young Living's most popular oils? Young Living has three farms that grow lavender, located in Utah, Idaho, and France - ooh la la!! Lavender is steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant, and it takes 27 square feet of lavender plants to make one 15 ml bottle of Lavender essential oil. In ancient Greece, Pedanius Dioscorides, a physician pharmacologist and botanist, praised the many qualities and uses of lavender. You can find Lavender essential oil in many Young Living blends, including Stress Away, Tranquil Roll-On, RutaVaLa Roll-On, Forgiveness, and Harmony.
Product Details
- Steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant
- One of the most popular and most versatile essential oils in the world
- Grown at the flagship St. Maries Lavender Farm and Distillery in St. Maries Idaho, the Young Living Lavender Farm and Distillery in Mona, Utah and at the Simiane-la-Rotonde Lavender Farm and Distillery in SImiane-la-Rotonde, France
- Wonderful addition to linen sprays, body wash, body scrubs and more
- It takes approximately 27 square feet of lavender plants to produce a 15 mL bottle of lavender essential oil.
- Lavender and Lavender Vitality are the same essential oil.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Linalyl acetate - has high quality antioxidant properties and has been shown to support the cardiovascular system as well as the body's response to ischemic injury.
- Linalool - has been shown to support the body's response to pain inflammation, may help improve sleep, and is considered to support the immune and central nervous systems
Lavender & Emotions
Lavender is great for the many common fears we are tempted to give into:
- Fear of Abandonment, being left alone.
By rubbing lavender over the abdomen and using the mantra "I embrace all life's experiences" can help us be open to self-reliance and our contentment to all things. The opposite of abandonment is not being fully self-reliant, but being connected to everything working together for our good. - Fear of Criticism.
This one is huge, especially if you are in a line of work where you put yourself out there often (or if you have a high-maintenance toddler too!). Using Lavender as perfume while pairing it with mantras and unconditional love for ourselves can be a great practice for developing self confidence! - Fear of New Things, fear of moving forward.
Sometimes there are big transitions in life and sometimes it seems scary to open ourselves up to change. Lavender has a beautiful way of calming the central nervous system to help us be more open to change and gaining positive momentum.
Product Options
- Lavender Essential Oil*
- Lavender Vitality Essential Oil*
- Lavender Volume Shampoo
- Lavender Volume Conditioner
- Lavender Bath & Shower Gel
- Lavender Hand & Body Lotion
- Lavender Calming Bath Bombs
- Lavender AromaRings
- YL Vitality Drops - Lavender Lemon
*Note: Lavender and Lavender Vitality are the same essential oil. Lavender Vitality is simply labeled differently for internal use.
Daily Habits with Lavender
Lavender is such a lovely, versatile oil that there are many ways we can use it on a daily basis - from skincare to relaxation to health to kids! You can even use Lavender Vitality in all of your cooking and baking recipes. (See the DIYs with Lavender blog post for more!)
Add Lavender to your relaxation routine…
- Unwind in the evening with a calming, Lavender-infused neck or back massage. Feeling tense? Add a little Peppermint and Frankincense!
- Use Lavender as part of a bedtime routine by rubbing it on the bottoms of your feet and diffusing it next to your bed.
- Help little ones calm down for bedtime with gentle Lavender massage. Mix 1 tbsp carrier oil with 5 drops Lavender and gently massage legs, arms and back.
- Add 10 drops of Lavender to 1 cup of magnesium flakes or epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment. We also love adding Peace & Calming or Frankincense to the mix!
Add Lavender to your wellness routine…
- Reach for Lavender to release tension.
- Use Lavender to support the airways when air quality is less than ideal.
- Add 5 drops each Lavender and Copaiba to 1 cup fine grain sea salt or organic salt and mineral solution and mix well. To use, dilute 1 tsp of mixture with 8-12 oz distilled water to make a DIY nasal rinse solution for use in a netipot.
- Use a drop of Lavender Vitality under the tongue or swiped on the inside of the cheek.
Head On Roller - 20 drops Peppermint, Copaiba, & Lavender, 10 drops Frankincense. Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice and roll over temples, across the forehead, on the back of the neck and shoulders.
Seasons Change Roller Blend - 15 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Copaiba, then fill with carrier. Roll over the chest, wrists, just below the nostrils. This also makes a great combination for an epsom salt bath or a diffuser blend!
Use Lavender to support skin needs...
- Apply Lavender diluted with coconut oil to skin after touching something hot.
- Add Lavender to your moisturizer for oily skin needs or apply it with a cotton ball to blemishes or the t-zone as needed.
- Make a dry scalp mask with ¼ cup organic avocado oil, 10 drops each Lavender and Tea Tree essential oil. Apply to dry spots of scalp and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing and washing as usual. Use once a week.
Make an “Owie” spray or cream (great for kiddos!). Apply to needed area frequently to support natural healing
- 2 Tbsp solid coconut oil (for a cream) or fractionated coconut oil (for a spray)
- 15 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Copaiba
- Optional: 10 drops Tea Tree for purifying needs
- Small glass jar or 2 oz glass spray bottle
Rub lavender and coconut oil on the skin after time in the sun or make an after-sun spray or balm!
- ¼ cup solid coconut oil (or liquid carrier for a spray)
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 20 drops Lavender essential oil
- Optional: 15 drops Tea Tree essential oil for extra red/hot skin
- Small glass jar or 2oz glass spray bottle
DIFFUSER BLENDS WITH LAVENDER
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Our diffusers are running 24/7 and Lavender is a great oil to diffuse!! So…. What blends well with Lavender? If there's a scent that doesn't blend well with Lavender, we haven't found it. Bold of us to say? Yes. Still true? Without a doubt!
Lavender's floral aroma is distinctive and unique, yet it mixes well with other fragrances too. Blend Lavender with other florals, and its clean, simple scent will shine. Mix it with spectacular spices or whimsical woods to soften sharp smells. Add a touch of romance to citrus perfumes or a hint of sweetness to herby aromas.
- Sweet Dreams - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Tangerine, 3 drops Lavender
- Sunkissed - 3 drops each Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lime, & Lavender
- Coastal Oasis - 3 drops each Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata, & Lime
- Friendsgiving - 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Lavender, 1 drop Geranium
- Herb Garden - 3 drops each Rosemary, Basil, Lemon, & Lavender
- Flower Crown - 3 drops each Clary Sage, Lavender, & Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg
- Seasons Change - 3 drops each Lavender, Lemon, & Peppermint, 2 drops Tea Tree
- Ocean Breeze - 4 drops Spearmint, 3 drops each Lime & Lavender
- Flower Child - 4 drops each Ylang ylang & Lavender, 3 drops Geranium
- Over the Moon - 3-4 drops each Idaho Grand Fir, Valor, & Lavender
- Adventure Awaits - 4 drops Orange, 3 drops each Lavender & Pine, 1 drop Black Pepper
COMPANION PRODUCTS
- Lemon Essential Oil
- Peppermint Essential Oil
- Thieves Household Cleaner
- R.C. Essential Oil Blend
- Orange Essential Oil
- Thieves Essential Oil
Testimonies
There are SO many reasons to love Lavender, but don't just take it from us. Check out these community testimonies about this versatile oil!
- “Lavender is one of my favorite oils. I diffuse it every night with Cedarwood to help calm my kids. A few of my favorite ways to use it is to apply it topically with a roller, add a drop or two to my mascara to help my lashes grow, add it to my baths with Epsom salts for relaxation and add it to my skin serum I make with my oils. I pretty much use it for everything!”
- “Lavender was the oil that got me started with Young Living! I use it to support a restful night of sleep every night. It is a constant on my monthly order. I also love using 2-3 drops of lavender on wool dryer balls in a load of laundry.”
- “I love to diffuse it when we homeschool and it just brings the whole house into a calming frame of mind.”
- “Lavender is my 3 year old's favorite oil. When she gets an “owie” she always asks for it and a kiss. I love that it's that easy.”
- “Lavender is a go to oil for so many things. An odd use has been rubbing this on the bridge of my nose. Why? A few years back my eyes began watering and always felt like they had tiny rocks in them. Eye drops helped but that meant the rest of my life. I discovered lavender in the bridge of my nose stops all the effects and my eye doctor was pleased.”
- “I applied lavender on my sweet baby girl this morning as part of her wellness roller and currently it's going in our bedroom - my firefighter husband asked for it while he napped, regaining his rest from working through the flood down here. So grateful for the sweet gift that Lavender is to our family!”
- “I love lavender! I used mine today in my seasonal roller along with lemon, peppermint, and copaiba.”
Want to try Lavender essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Bergamot
Essential Oil Spotlight
Bergamot is a household staple oil for so many things! The crisp, citrusy aroma is uplifting and harmonizing, and it makes a wonderful addition to DIYs and diffuser blends. This oil is one we love to have around!
Just a Drop of Bergamot
- Has a zesty citrus flavor that's great in diffuser blends, recipes, and DIYs
- Uplifts the emotions and senses
- Contains antioxidants that help support a healthy lifestyle
- Helps support the cardiovascular system
- Is a wonderful choice for combating oily skin
Background
Bergamot is cultivated primarily in southern Italy and has been used in the Middle East for hundreds of years as a flavoring, perfume, and addition to moisturizers and cosmetics. Cold pressed from the fresh bergamot fruit that gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavor, Bergamot Vitality essential oil has a fresh, complex citrus taste that makes it the perfect addition to many summer dishes.
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.
- Limonene
- Linalyl Acetate
Bergamot & Beauty
When it comes to skincare, Bergamot can be a great choice! It helps combat oil production, acne & psoriasis. Add it to a roller to use on T-zone or problem areas or add to your daily moisturizer.
Bergamot is also a huge component for many perfumes due to its ability to balance the mix of aromas and harmonize all of the essences. Some of our favorite pairings are:
- Bergamot + White Angelica
- Bergamot + Sacred Frankincense
- Bergamot + Stress Away
- Bergamot + Vetiver
Bergamot & Emotions
Bergamot essential oil has been studied for its properties to lower cortisol (stress hormone) and to lower the body's sympathetic nervous response (fight/flight/freeze), making this a wonderful oil for emotional support!
Bergamot has a woodsy, sweet, citrus aroma that is so uplifting to our moods. Bergamot helps decrease stress and is a wonderfully calming oil! Bergamot is often referred to as the harmonizer, helping us level out and identify our emotions. Citrus oils in general are great for creating a calm, uplifting mood.
PRODUCT OPTIONS
- Bergamot Essential Oil
- Bergamot Vitality Essential Oil
- Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops + Electrolytes*Note: Bergamot and Bergamot Vitality are the same essential oil. Bergamot Vitality is labeled for ingestion.
Bergamot is also found in:
- Dream Catcher essential oil blend
- Gentle Baby essential oil blend
- Gratitude essential oil blend
- Harmony essential oil blend
- Joy essential oil blend
- SleepyIze essential oil blend
- Sensation Bath & Shower Gel
- Sensation Hand & Body Lotion
- Relaxation Massage oil
- Rose ointment
- And many more products
Daily Habits with Bergamot
Use Bergamot in your household DIYs
Add 20 drops of Bergamot to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a fresh twist.
Add a few drops to Wool dryer balls for crisp laundry.
Use to make a Laundry Scent Booster:
Make a Happy Heart roller for daily cardiovascular support:
- To a large glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 30 drops Bergamot (or a mix of desired oils)
To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Add Bergamot to your daily skincare and self-care routine
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 20 drops Bergamot
- 15 drops each Lavender, Cypress, & Rosemary
- Carrier of choice
- 2 oz dropper bottle
- 10 each drops Frankincense, Sandalwood, & Bergamot
- Carrier of choice
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 15 drops Bergamot & Valor
- 10 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Carrier of choice
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 10 drops each Valor, Frankincense, Stress Away, & Bergamot
- Fill with carrier
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup shea butter
- 20-30 drops total essential oils (Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ylang ylang)
Step 1 - In a small pot, combine coconut oil and shea butter on medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils. Mix well.
Step 2 - Let cool in the fridge for 30–45 minutes or until the mixture is no longer clear. It should have a soft texture. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the product for about 2–3 minutes or until it looks like foam and forms peaks. Store in a glass jar at room temperature.
Try a simple natural deodorant with equal parts Patchouli and Bergamot plus carrier in a 30 mL roller bottle.
Diffuse with Bergamot
Diffuse this uplifting citrus oil any time of day:
- Mulled Cider - 4 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops each Clove, Grapefruit
- Golden Hour - 4 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Bergamot
- Warm Hug - 3 drops Lavender, Bergamot, Grapefruit + 2 drops Vanilla
- Spring Wreath - 4 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Lime
- Deep Breath - 4 drops each Bergamot, Lemon, & R.C.
TESTIMONIES
- "For me Bergamot on my forearms and the tops of my ears is just another layer of help with my emotions. For me it's not about one magic button but several tools that just seem to get the job done. When I use Bergamot in the mix it's a better day!" - Denise O.
- "A favorite oil of mine! It's my keep calm but motivated blend: 5 Bergamot, 2 lavender, 3 peppermint." - Tracy M.
- "It is a favorite of mine in my happiness blend. 9 Stress Away, 7 Bergamot, 6 Orange, 2 Joy" - Sabrina H.
- "Smells soooo good with sacred sandalwood. It calms me!" - Hannah E.
- "So good for anxiety. I like to use it along my hairline, forehead, and temples and feel the stress literally melt down from head to toe." - Chloe B.
- "Been using 3-5 drops of it with 1-2 rosemary as I'm recovering from surgery. The smell keeps me calm and uplifted." - Amanda A.
- "This oil really helped me during my high risk pregnancy. It was calming and grounding and I found myself gravitating to it a lot." - Darrien M.
Want to try Bergamot essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Lemon Essential Oil Spotlight
Versatile, bright and joyful, just like sunshine. That's how we would describe this oil! Lemon essential oil benefits skin and hair as much as its aroma enhances your environment and supports your mood. This best-selling oil can be used in so many ways, making it a staple for every home.
Just a Drop of Lemon
- Has a fresh, uplifting, citrus aroma
- Helps neutralize unwanted odors
- Cleansing and purifying
- Great addition to cleaning products & DIYs
- Removes sticky adhesives and residues from non-porous surfaces
- Can support the immune system when taken internally
- Has natural mucolytic properties
- Is high in limonene
- Contains antioxidants
Read on for more about why we love this oil and ways to use it daily….
Lemon essential oil has many benefits similar to sunshine. It can help brighten our moods, help us find and focus on the good, helps clean and purify and is good for overall health and wellness! Lemon is one of the most inexpensive ways to add incredible benefits to your health with daily use. So grab this citrusy oil and let a little sunshine into your life!
Background & Sourcing
Originally native to Asia, the lemon tree wasn't common in Europe until the 16th century. It is part of the evergreen family and reaches a height of about 20 feet. Lemon essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, is known for its cleansing properties, and is widely used in skin care and home cleaning solutions for these benefits. Its fresh, zesty aroma also makes it an important top note in perfumes, as well as an effective odor neutralizer when diffused.
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them sprecic health-supporting properties
- Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
- Gamma-terpinene - a potent antioxidant, Chinese medicine believes that this constituent may halt the advance of unwelcome microbes, reducing the risk of colds and 'flu-like symptoms.'
- Beta-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown beta-pinene to support the body through inflammation, to help calm the mind and to ease the body from the ‘fight or flight' response
Lemon & the Liver
The liver is the filtering organ of the body, so that means that every single thing we ingest or put on our skin goes through it to some degree! Everything gets filtered here, so it is incredibly important we show our livers some love and support them well! Not only is the liver the physical filter of our body, according to traditional Chinese medicine, anger and other negative emotions are stored in the liver. When the liver is functioning properly, it allows for the processing and release of both toxic emotions as well as physical toxins from our environment.
One of the ways that we can support our liver is with alkaline foods (typically greens, vegetables, etc). Because Lemon essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, it is alkaline and not acidic (like lemon juice). Adding Lemon to your daily wellness routine is a great way to support your liver on a daily basis.
Lemon & Emotions
adapted from Eryn Jones
As we said above, our liver is a filtering and storage organ, and our emotions can take up root here. There is so much scientific evidence that our emotions have a direct impact on our physical health. Lemon can help with release of many emotions, but here are three to start with:
- Frustration is closely tied to our expectations (of ourselves, of others, or of a situation or outcome). The other side, or opposite feeling, of Frustration is Accomplishment. Most of the time when we feel frustrated is usually because we fear that we are not going to accomplish what we want to do/ feel/ or have happen! Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils suggests rubbing a drop or two of Lemon along the ribs, near the sternum (above the bile ducts), and focus on moving beyond your limitations or expectations. If we store up enough frustration that does not get resolved it turns to chronic anger, which is highly associated with liver and gallbladder discomfort or problems. So it's good to let the frustration go!
- Lack, or the feeling of emptiness- when we don't feel "Complete". The other side of Lack is Full. This also makes this oil great for the Enneagram 7s and Enneagram 4s! Releasing Emotional Patterns suggests rubbing Lemon over the heart and chest while focusing on our completeness and all that we currently possess.
- Stuck, the opposite of feeling Transformed and moving forward. When we feel stuck we fear experiencing life. So rubbing Lemon on the sinuses can be helpful for branching out and having new experiences and getting un-stuck! Note: do not use Lemon (or other citrus oils) on skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight within two hours.
Product Options
Lemon is a key player in so many of our favorite hair and skin care products (Lavender Shampoo & Body Wash!), our beloved Thieves cleaning products, and essential oil blends such as Thieves, Citrus Fresh, Clarity, Joy and Harmony.
- Lemon Essential Oil
- Lemon Vitality Essential Oil
Note: Lemon and Lemon Vitality Essential Oil are the same oil. Vitality oils are labeled for ingestion but are the same essential oil.
Daily Habits with Lemon
One very simple way to support your liver on a daily basis is with Lemon Vitality! Lemon Vitality is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, making it alkaline and not acidic, and our livers love alkaline things. But aside from liver support, there are so many ways to use Lemon oil!
Add Lemon to your food and drink
(See more in the Lemon Vitality Recipes Resource linked below!)
Add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to warm water and drink first thing in the morning before any other food or drink.
Add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to your water and sip throughout the day.
Toss raw greens (kale, arugula, spinach) with olive oil and Lemon Vitality.
Add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to your daily NingXia Red.
Add 1–2 drops of Lemon Vitality to a vegetarian gel capsule and take it daily for immune support and healthy weight management.
Use in place of lemon zest in recipes.
Convince your kids to eat the sliced apples in their school lunch by tossing them in 2 drops of Lemon Vitality essential oil. Lemon Vitality provides powerful antioxidants and will also help keep those vitamin-packed wedges from turning brown.
Add a few drops of oil to a batch of lemon cookies or pound cakes for a delicious twist!
Apply Lemon for its health and skincare benefits
Add Lemon to a roller bottle with R.C. or Raven to help boost the expectorant qualities, support airways and break up mucus.
Add a drop to your conditioner to promote shine in your hair.
Add a drop to your moisturizer or use it as a spot treatment to help with blemishes
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Use Lemon essential oil as a natural nail polish remover.
Add to the ‘Nature Roller': 10 drops each of Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint in a 5mL bottle and use them when the seasons change for respiratory support!
Use Lemon to spot treat oily skin areas such as the t-zone.
Use Lemon for Household Cleaning
Use to remove stickers on glass (without the nasty chemicals!).
Add 1-2 drops to your dishwasher for sparkling dishes.
Add Lemon to wool dryer balls for a fresh scent (and ditch the dryer sheets!)
Use Lemon to remove childhood art from the walls or furniture! Lemon pairs well with Thieves Household Cleaner for this. Make sure to do a spot check if you are worried about the area.
Pre-treat stains with a couple drops of Lemon oil, then apply Thieves Dish Soap directly to the stain OR make a DIY Stain Stick:
- 30mL roller bottle
- Fill just over â…“ with Thieves Dish Soap
- Add 1 tsp Hydrogen Peroxide
- Add 15 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- Fill remainder with Thieves Household Cleaner and shake to mix.
- Apply directly to stains to pre-treat.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster and ditch toxic laundry products:
- To a glass jar with a lid add:
- 1 cup Epsom Salt
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- ½ cup Baking Soda
- 30 drops Lemon Essential Oil (or a mix of desired oils)
To Use - add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Add Lemon to your homemade cleaning products for extra power (just don't apply directly to granite or marble).
- Add 15 drops of Lemon to diluted Thieves Household Cleaner for a daily spray.
- Add 10 drops each Pine & Lemon to Thieves Household Cleaner and dilute for a mop solution.
- Mix 10 drops Lemon oil + ¼ cup Baking Soda + 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner for a kitchen and bath scrub (add more baking soda to consistency as desired)
- Clean a slow moving drain with baking soda, white vinegar and lemon oil. Pour ¼-½ cup baking soda onto the drain, drop 2-3 drops Lemon onto it, pour ¼-½ cup vinegar onto the mixture and cover with a cloth for 10 minutes. Then pour hot water into the drain.
Diffuse Lemon to neutralize unwanted odors and fill your space with its uplifting and refreshing aroma. It is lovely paired with Peppermint, Thieves or other citrus oils!
Diffuse
Our diffusers are running 2/47, and Lemon is one of our favorites to add to the diffuser. Try out these fresh blends anytime of day.
- Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each of: Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle or Lemon Verbena, & Spearmint + 1 drop of Cinnamon Bark
- Fresh Start - 4 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Raven or R.C.
- Seasons Change - 3 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, & Copaiba
- Be Well - 5 drops Thieves, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Lavender
- Deep Breath - 4 drops Lemon, 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Peppermint
- Seaside Air - 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Spearmint, 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Grapefruit
- Baking Cookies - 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Vanilla, 3 drops Peppermint
- Pink Lemonade - 6 drops Valor, 4 drops Lemon
Testimonies
This bright, sunny oil is one of our most used. Check out these testimonies about why so many people love Lemon!
- “Lemon is amazing for all the sticky things! It also cuts grease on stoves like a boss!”
- “I use it in my wellness roller with Thieves and Oregano, and apply nightly to my feet!”
- “I like putting lemon essential oil in my water! So many benefits like detoxing, energizing, & cleansing.”
- “I love my lemon oil. I clean with it, diffuse it, and have made a mixture with it for perfume. Such a multi- purpose oil!!”
- “My most favorite use for lemon oil was getting permanent marker off a water bottle. Literally one drop & you couldn't even tell. Love lemon for everything!!”
- “Lemon oil in my diffuser at work. Around 1-1:30pm it's like a pick me up happy mood let's get er' done type of enhancer!”
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
DiGize Essential Oil Spotlight
DiGize essential oil blend combines Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli oils for a spicy, blend known to soothe the stomach. It also contains Fennel essential oil, which people have used for a broad range of purposes since the ancient Egyptians like aiding digestion and elimination. While usually not everyone's favorite scent, it is often their favorite instant result when used after meals!
One of the ways I used to feel the most powerless when taking care of our health prior to oils was with any type of stomach discomfort. Then we found DiGize. Now every member of my family knows to grab that red bottle at the first signs of rumblings.
DiGize is formulated to provide a calming aromatic experience. The complex aroma comes from the variety of oils in the blend. Tarragon and Ginger provide the herbaceous and spicy undertones, while Juniper and Patchouli combine for a calming aroma.
- Fennel - has been used for a broad range of purposes dating back to ancient Egypt
- Ginger - has a calming aroma
- Peppermint - provides a cooling, uplifting fragrance
DiGize at a Glance
- Has an herbaceous, spicy aroma
- Soothing when used topically as part of an abdominal massage
- Includes Peppermint Vitality, which is known to support gastrointestinal function
- Cleansing and soothing to the digestive system
- Contains antioxidants
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.
- Trans anethole
- Limonene
- Menthol
- Zingiberene
DiGize & Emotions
Did you know that all of our essential oils have stress relieving benefits - even if they don't have a special name? It's easy to remember to grab the Joy, Stress Away, or Peace & Calming when it comes to dealing with less “physical” issues, but when you put together a list of your must have basic oils, no matter what they are, they will all be supporting your emotional functions as well.
One of the heavy-hitters in the list up of basic oils is DiGize. It can help us process feelings of being disillusioned with life and people. We all have moments where we need some of that to focus back on the future and all the hope available there.
DiGize can also help release feelings of anger or frustration as it supports digestion and the liver.
DiGize Vitality
DiGize Vitality is the same essential oil blend as DiGize. It is simply relabeled for internal use.
Daily Habits with DiGize
Add DiGize to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier and massage it over the abdomen to soothe digestive needs.
Make a ‘Tummy' roller to apply over the stomach as needed for digestive support:
When traveling, inhale DiGize directly from the bottle for soothing comfort.
- 10 mL roller bottle
- 15 drops DiGize
- Optional: 10 drops each Lemon, Peppermint
- Carrier of choice
Apply DiGize diluted or in a roller over the stomach and liver to support release of toxic emotions. This works best when paired with strong affirmations.
When traveling, inhale DiGize directly from the bottle for soothing comfort.
Add DiGize Vitality™ to a capsule and take it daily to help support the digestive system.
Add a drop of DiGize Vitality™ to a large glass of water and drink as needed for digestive support.
Make a soothing tea with antioxidant properties by adding honey and DiGize Vitality to warm water or herbal tea of choice.
Take DiGize Vitality and Essentialzymes-4™ before your meals to support healthy digestion and overall wellness.
Use with lavender and lemon to ease seasonal respiratory complaints.
Companion Products
Want to try DiGize essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
The 2023 Winter Handbook
Ahh winter. A season of rest and renewal, of slower and shorter days, of stillness balanced with planning and preparing for the warmer days ahead. The beauty of winter is often overlooked, and we want to focus on full presence in this season and all it can hold! Fill up your diffusers, grab an uplifting roller blend and dig into these tips, tricks, recipes and DIYs for the winter season.
WINTER WELLNESS + SELFCARE DIYS
Because we could all use a little slow down, TLC this season.
Winter Wellness Oral Spray
This little bottle will be your winter companion! Applying oils topically and diffusing are great health habits, but there is even more benefit to using oils as dietary supplements. Try out this Winter Wellness Oral Spray to give your immune system a little TLC!
- 10mL glass spray bottle
- 1 drop each Longevity Vitality, Thieves Vitality, & Frankincense Vitality
- 2 drops Orange Vitality & Lemon Vitality
- Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
- Filtered water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!
Raindrop Oral Spray
Sometimes our defenses need a little extra boost, and this combination of oils is our go-to when we need something a little ‘more.' The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we're using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it!
- 10mL glass spray bottle
- 1 drop each Oregano Vitality, Thyme Vitality, & Peppermint Vitality,
- 2 drops each Lemon Vitality & Orange Vitality
- Splash Olive Oil
- Filtered Water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired! Note: this one may tingle a bit!
Raindrop Roller
The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we're using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it!
- 10mL roller bottle
- 10 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Aroma Siez, Lavender, & Valor
- Fill with carrier oil of choice
Apply over lymph nodes, along spine, bottom of the feet as desired
Raindrop Detox Bath
Again, with this powerhouse blend of oils! This is a great practice when defenses start to go down or whenever you need a boost.
- 1 cup magnesium flakes
- 3 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, & Lavender
- 2 drops Peppermint, Wintergreen, & Aroma Siez
Add oils and magnesium together in a glass jar and mix. Place the jar under hot, running water to diffuse out into bath water. Soak as long as possible!
New Year's Eve Perfume Spritz
Enter the new year with a cozy, refreshed personal scent!
- 10mL glass spray bottle
- 20 drops each Kidpower & Spearmint
- 5 drops Vanilla
- 2 drops Wintergreen
- Fill with Witch Hazel
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz onto wrists and neck before heading out the door!
Winter Nights Shower Scrub
This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy winter scent is perfect for the winter days. Follow with the DIY Body Butter for smooth, happy winter skin!
- 1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 15 drops Winter Nights essential oil blend
- 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
Mix Winter Nights & Vanilla with fractionated coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
To use, massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with Young Living's Winter Nights Hand and Body Lotion or DIY Body Butter.
Present Time Body Butter
Take care of your winter skin with this simple, customizable DIY Body Butter. We love mixing floral oils like Neroli, Jasmine or Geranium with spruce and tangerine!
- 8-12 ounce glass container glass container
- 1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil
- 1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
- 1/2 cup organic jojoba oil
- 5 drops Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil
- 10 drops Neroli or Geranium essential oil
- 15 drops Tangerine essential oil
Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then the essential oils, mixing as you add. Whip for about five minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become!
BEATING THE WINTER BLUESAccording to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical tradition, our health is a holistic balance of mind, body, and spirit, with each person having a dominant energy type, or dosha. During the winter months we are more inclined to rest and hibernate, which can often lead to the winter blues.
Winter is the season of kapha, the dosha marked by a certain heaviness, a tendency toward mental fog, and sometimes weight gain. However, we can work with the body and energy type can help lift the lethargy of winter. Oils can help us sit in this seasonal shift without lowering our emotional energy!
Some great options for winter emotional support include:
- Jasmine, Neroli, Ylang ylang or Joy
- Winter Nights
- Rosemary, Basil or Eucalyptus
- Palo Santo, Frankincense, or Sacred Mountain
Create an application ritual with some of the oils above and any other oils you choose to add. This ritual is a reminder to not hold on to destructive feelings, which can happen when there's too much kapha.
- Gently rub the skin between your toes to create warmth in the area. Massage in four to five drops of your chosen oil, spending about three to five seconds between each toe.
- With the oil still on your fingers and palms, massage the bottoms of your feet, spending thirty seconds on each one.
- Move up to your wrists and gently massage the area with your thumb; spend ten to fifteen seconds on each wrist.
- Next, move to the ears; use your fingers to massage the area behind your ears in circles for fifteen seconds.
- Floating up to the forehead, massage your temples with your forefingers in circles for ten seconds.
- Finally, cup your palms over your nose and mouth and take five deep inhales.
WINTER EMOTIONS + YOGA Yoga can have a profound impact on improving energy levels, especially during the winter months. Begin your day with a sun salutation to capitalize on the energy of the sun. Focus on asanas to invigorate a healthy kapha.
- Choose a diffuser blend below, and set it near your mat.
- Apply oils to the crown of the head (it won't make your hair greasy if you don't rub it in, just drop it!), wrists and heart.
- Breathe deeply, repeat a positive mantra or focus on a word or intention you want to bring into your life.
COZY WINTER HOME DIY
Evergreen Essence Room Spray
- 15 drops Evergreen Essence Essential Oil Blend
- 10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
- 10 drops Tangerine Essential Oil
Add essential oils to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel & top with water! Spritz on all the things!
DIY Frosted Forest Hand Soap
- Foaming hand soap bottle or recycle a YL one!
- 2 Tbsp Liquid Castile Soap
- 10 drops each Peppermint &Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil
- 5 drops Vetiver essential oil
- 1 tsp Vitamin E oil
Add essential oils, Vitamin E oil and Castile Soap to the bottle, then top with water leaving 1" at the top
Sugar & Spice Wool Dryer Balls
There's something about the smell of warm fresh laundry fresh from the dryer - especially when combining Thieves Laundry Soap and essential oil infused wool dryer balls!
- Organic wool dryer balls
- Ylang ylang, Vanilla & Cinnamon Bark pre-mixed in a dropper bottle, about 10-15 drops of each
Add 4-5 drops of essential oils to each dryer ball. Let the dryer balls air dry for about an hour or to speed up the process you can dry them alone. This will allow the oil to absorb into the wool and not transfer to your clothes.
When it's time to dry your clothes - toss the dryer balls into the dryer with your clothing. Refresh the oils every 4-5 loads or more often if you prefer a stronger scent.
Winter Spice Orange Garland
This is one of our favorite things to do every year. It is beautiful, smells amazing, adds a lovely touch to any room and is so easy to make. It may be a holiday tradition for some, but leaving it up or making it in the new year is a great way to add a touch of brightness to your home!
- About 5 oranges or a mix of oranges, clementines and grapefruit for varied sizes and colors
- Essential oils: Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla, Clove, Believe, & Thieves
- Fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks (optional)
Step 1 - Slice your oranges in circles to ¼ to ½ inch in thickness and arrange them on a non-stick surface or parchment paper. Pour 2-3 drops of essential oils on each slice, then set them in a cool oven and turn the temperature onto the lowest setting your oven will allow. (If your oven does not go below 300, set it there and use a wooden spoon to prop the oven open slightly and allow some heat to dissipate.)
Step 2 - Leave the slices in the oven for about 5 hours, then shut the oven off and leave the oranges in there overnight or until completely cool. They will be fairly dry, but will continue to dry out over time. You don't want to over dry them in the oven because they can start to burn!
Step 3 - Once they are dry, string them with some twine, alternating with a few varying sized slices and a cranberry or two, a tied cinnamon stick, whatever you like!
WINTER DIFFUSER BLENDSWinter Candle Dupes
We ditched the toxic scented candles for oils years ago, so here are our top 5 candle-inspired favorites for winter!
To make any of these combinations into a roller blend, triple the number of drops, add oils to a 10 mL roller bottle and add carrier of choice.
- Iced Balsam Forest - 5 drops Idaho Grand Fir + 3 drops Pine + 3 drops Eucalyptus
- Melted Marshmallow - 5 drops Tangerine + 3 drops Jasmine or Joy + 3 drops Vanilla
- Cozy Winter Cabin - 4 drops Cedarwood + 3 drops Peppermint + 2 drops Tangerine + 1 drop Vetiver
- Cuddle Weather - 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 2 drops Clove + 2 drops Peppermint
- New Year - 5 drops Grapefruit + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Vanilla
Diffuser Blends for Winter Blues
To make any of these combinations into a roller blend, triple the number of drops, add oils to a 10 mL roller bottle and add carrier of choice!
- Present Time - 5 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Neroli or Tangerine + 3 drops Ylang Ylang
- Sacred Space - 5 drops Sacred Mountain + 4 drops Lavender + 2 drops Frankincense
- Morning Meditation - 4 drops Palo Santo + 3 drops Peppermint + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Rosemary
- Rose Colored Glasses - 4 drops Joy or Jasmine + 4 drops Orange + 3 Frankincense
- Winter Air - 4 drops Cedarwood + 4 drops Palo Santo + 3 drops Peppermint
FAVORITE WINTER RECIPESWinter is a season for warm, nourishing food and drinks, and adding oils is a great way to increase health benefits while elevating your dishes at the same time.
For all recipes… Heat all ingredients, except the oils, in a pot over the stove, until just hot. Don't boil. Remove from heat, add the essential oils and stir to combine. Serve in your favorite mugs and top as desired.
Spiced Cinnamon Cider
A steaming mug of cider is the perfect remedy to cold, wintry days. Serve it after a day of sledding or hiking to warm up from the inside out.
- 8 cups apple juice or cider
- 4 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 9 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
- 6 drops Cardamom Vitality
- 4 drops Clove Vitality
- 4 drops Nutmeg Vitality
- 3 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality
- Sliced oranges
- Cinnamon sticks
Add all ingredients to a large pot and stir to combine. Heat until simmering. Simmer for 30 minutes. Serve warm in a mug. Garnish with sliced oranges and cinnamon sticks.
Maple Cinnamon Latte
- 12 ounces brewed, strong organic coffee
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp organic maple syrup (add more to taste)
- Organic ground cinnamon for dusting
- 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
- 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
- Optional: Electric milk frother
Step 1 - Grab your favorite coffee mug and line the bottom with maple syrup, about 1 tablespoon. Pour the brewed coffee on top and stir gently to mix.
Step 2 - Add the milk and essential oil (if using) to the frother, hit the button once, and wait while it warms.
Step 3 - When ready, pour the milk into your coffee, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small drizzle of maple syrup or a small sprinkle of raw sugar if desired!
Homemade Hot Cocoa
Wind down and warm up with your favorite mug brimming with homemade hot chocolate. You can add any Vitality oil to your recipe, but these three are our favorites - Lavender Hot Cocoa and Peppermint Hot Cocoa! Or whip up some Mexican Hot Cocoa for a festive twist!
Lavender Hot Cocoa
- 4 cups milk of choice
- 8 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tsp honey, or more to taste
- 4 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
- 4 cups milk of your choice
- 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tsp honey, or more to taste
- 2 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
Champurrado Mexican Hot Cocoa
- 4 cups milk of your choice
- ½ cup honey or agave
- 2 Mexican chocolate tablets
- ¾ cups masa harina (corn flour)
- 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
- 2 drops Orange Vitality essential oil
FOR THE YOUNG &
YOUNG AT HEART
Colder temperatures keeping you inside? Try out some of these simple crafts to fill your days with joy!
Clay Leaf Dish
This simple craft gets everyone outdoors and can even be a school project with just a little imagination! It makes a lovely oil tray or a handmade gift.
- Air dry clay
- Craft paper
- Rolling pin
- Craft paint (we like the metallic colors!) + brushes
- Modge Podge gloss or other sealer
- Various leaves from your yard
Step 1 - Cut out a piece of air dry clay, then roll it out onto craft paper to about 1/2 inch thick, making sure your leaf will fit. Then, press your leaf (vein side down) onto the clay. Remove the leaf from the clay, and cut around the outline with a knife, then remove the excess clay from around your imprint.
Step 2 - Go around the perimeter of the leaf and gently press the sides up and in to create a small edge. Allow the clay to air dry and harden on a baking rack for 24 hours.
Step 3 - Paint! Once the paint is dry, cover with a coat of Modge Podge gloss, then dry for 24 hours. After the sealer is dry, have your children sign the back and write the year.
Essential Oil Infused Play Dough
This is a fun one to get your children to make with you OR to make and surprise them with after school!
- 2 cups flour (can use gluten-free if desired)
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil
- 2 cups cold water
- 5 drops essential oil: Lavender, Peace & Calming, Tangerine, and/or Believe
- Natural food coloring, optional
Step 1 - Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, oil, and water in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the dough has reached the right consistency.
Step 2 - Let cool, split into 3 balls, and knead in essential oils and optional food coloring until it is distributed evenly throughout each ball of playdough. Store in an airtight container.
We hope you enjoy this Holiday Handbook. Bring the family together and try some of these projects! May your New Year be filled with fun, joy and abundance!
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
DIY Lemon Ginger Cough Drops
While we are big fans of the Thieves Cough Drops, sometimes you just want something a little different. Try these simple homemade cough drops with lemon, ginger, and clove! This combination can help soothe a sore throat and suppress coughs naturally. Recipe is adapted from Hello Glow.
Supplies Needed:
- Small saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Unbleached parchment paper
- Candy thermometer (optional)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup organic coconut or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon raw honey (ideally local honey)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 5 drops Lemon Vitality
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (can add more for taste)
- 2 drops Ginger Vitality
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 drop Clove Vitality
- Powdered sugar or cornstarch for coating
Directions:
- Gather your ingredients, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients except the powdered sugar/cornstarch in a saucepan and heat to 300F. Whisk frequently while cooking to prevent sticking and check the coloring and consistency of the solution.
- After about 10-20 minutes, test the consistency by dropping a small of the solution amount into ice water. If the cough drop cracks, the solution is ready. If it is still chewy, then cook the mixture for 5 more minutes. Repeat as needed.
- Remove from the heat completely, add essential oils, and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Then, drop small circles onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar or cornstarch (to prevent sticking together). Alternatively, wrap each cough drop in wax paper. Store in an airtight container away from heat or moisture.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!
Want to make this DIY Lemon Ginger 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
Longevity Supplement Spotlight
Longevity softgels have been a favorite among so many since its original release in 2002 for good reason! Longevity softgels are a daily supplement that use a blend of Frankincense, Thyme, Clove, and Orange essential oils to help prevent oxidative stress from free radicals, maintain cell integrity, and support immune function. Get the improved Longevity supplement and take the next step in your wellness journey now!
Longevity Softgels at a Glance
- Helps prevent oxidative stress from free radicals
- Contains a proprietary blend of essential oils with antioxidants that help maintain cell integrity
- Thyme essential oil may help protect DHA levels, a nutrient that supports brain function
- Clove essential oil contains antioxidant properties and eugenol
- Frankincense essential oil may support general health and well-being
- Orange essential oil contains d-limonene and may support the immune system
Longevity softgels were designed to simplify using Longevity essential oil blend as a daily supplement. Taking Longevity - which may help protect the body from the stress of our modern lifestyle full of difficult commutes, late nights, and poor nutritional habits - is now as easy as taking one softgel in the morning. Longevity supplement was formulated specifically with these oils for their antioxidant properties to protect against oxidative stress and the damage caused by free radicals.
Newly Reformulated in 2022
Previously, Longevity softgels went through a phase of using a clear liquid capsule that would display the essential oils inside, but this presented complications with sourcing and stability. In our reformulated version, the softgel was updated to a bovine pectin gelatin. Additionally, new advancements in softgel technology now allow us to provide the benefits of targeted-release supplementation without the use of enteric coating.
While the softgel has been improved, the original Longevity essential oil blend formulation has stayed the same. This combination of Thyme, Orange, Clove, and Frankincense essential oils is an incredible way to support overall health! This supplement may help protect DHA levels, maintain cell integrity, and support immune function.
Product Options
To Use
- Take 1 softgel once daily with food in the morning or as needed.
For more on other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.
Want to try Longevity softgels, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
The 2022 Holiday Handbook
Fill your diffuser with Vanilla & Christmas Spirit and grab a mug of Peppermint cocoa because it's time to get festive! No matter what holiday (if any!) you celebrate this time of year, these fun and festive recipes, DIYs and diffuser blends are certain to create a cozy, welcoming winter home. Doing some gifting? We also have some great wellness-focused and handmade gift ideas for you too!
Fun & Festive DIYs
Under The Mistletoe Breath Spray
This little bottle will be your mistletoe BFF!! Perfect to pack in your purse, backpack or even stash in your car, this simple breath spray will have your breath feeling fresh whenever you need it!
- 10mL glass spray bottle
- 3 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
- 2 drops Spearmint Vitality essential oil
- 1 tsp Thieves Mouthwash, optional
- Filtered water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth as desired!
Candy Cane Lip Scrub
This simple lip scrub is perfect for all your mistletoe moments this season!
- 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops Vanilla oleoresin
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil*
Combine essential oils and coconut oil, then add in sugar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel. Store in a glass jar!
* To make this extra special and creamy, whip the coconut oil in a stand mixer or handheld mixer until it is fluffy!
Winter Nights Holiday Body Scrub
If the North pole had a signature scent, this would be it! This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy winter scent is perfect for the season. Make it for yourself or package it up with a cute ribbon and gift it to a friend!
- 1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 15 drops Winter Nights (or Northern Lights Black Spruce) essential oil blend
- 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
Step 1 - Mix Winter Nights & Vanilla with fractionated coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
Step 2 - To use, massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with Young Living's Winter Nights Hand and Body Lotion.
Peppermint Latte Coffee Scrub
This simple DIY is always a crowd pleaser and is great for winter hands, especially when followed with the Very Vanillamint Body Butter.
- 1 cup organic ground coffee
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin (or EOs of choice - Cardamom, Thieves, etc.)
- Small glass jar(s)
Mix coffee grounds and sugar together, then add melted coconut oil and essential oils. Mix well and place in a glass jar. Top with burlap and tie with twine and a sprig of fresh rosemary for a festive gift!
Vanillamint Body Butter
There really is no substitute for the Very Vanillamint Set from Young Living, but if you missed out, then this DIY is your next best bet!
- 8-12 ounce glass container glass container
- 1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil
- 1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
- 1/2 cup organic jojoba oil
- 5 drops Spearmint essential oil
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 15 drops Vanilla essential oil
Step 1 - Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth.
Step 2 - Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then the essential oils, mixing as you add. Whip for about five minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become!
Easy DIY Bath Bombs
If you missed out on the new Sweet Maple and KidScents Bath Bombs or want to DIY-it for a custom scent, this recipe is for you!
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 2 Tbsp epsom salt
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 20-30 drops essential oil(s) of choice*
- 1 tsp water or more if necessary
- Silicone molds or large ice cream scoop
Step 1 - In a large bowl combine baking soda, citric acid, and epsom salts. Stir well. In a smaller bowl combine coconut oil and essential oil. Slowly whisk wet ingredients into dry. It should reach a crumbly consistency.
Step 2 - Your mixture is ready when you can mold it into a shape and it sticks without coming apart. If it is too crumbly, add in water, 1 tsp at a time. Mixture should be dry but able to hold a shape. To shape your bath bombs either pack them into your molds or a large ice cream scoop.
Step 3 - Leave in the molds overnight, then remove carefully and place on a baking sheet to dry.
Oil pairing ideas - Peppermint + Vanilla, Lavender + Peppermint, Lavender + Vanilla, Eucalyptus + Lemon, Believe + Vanilla, Gratitude + Tangerine
Cozy Holiday HomeWinter Wonderland Thieves Cleaner
Are you ready for the easiest DIY that will fill your whole home with the scents of the season?! Say hello to this festive Thieves Household Cleaner recipe! All you need is Thieves Household Cleaner and either a bottle of Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights. This also makes the cutest gift. Put a festive glass spray bottle, a bottle of Thieves Cleaner, and a bottle of Christmas Spirit in a cute basket for an instant gift!
- To a 16oz glass spray bottle add:
- 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops of Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights essential oil blend
- Fill with filtered water
- Option to add 10 drops of Vanilla as well for an extra cozy boost.
DIY Room Sprays
This simple DIY will make your home feel cozy and makes a lovely gift paired with a fresh rosemary plant, festive dish towel, Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap or a fresh fir wreath!
Add essential oils to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel & top with water! Spritz on all the things!
- Winter Solstice - 10 drops each Thieves + Idaho Blue Spruce + Vanilla
- Holly Jolly - 10 drops each Tangerine + Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights
- Silent Night - 10 drops each Lavender + Frankincense + Valor
- Baking Cookies - 10 drops each Thieves + Vanilla
- Frosted Forest - 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 5 drops each Pine + Cedarwood + Peppermint
- Twisted Peppermint - 10 drops each Peppermint + Vanilla + Ylang Ylang
Winter Wonderland Tree Spray
Here is a spray that you can spritz on your trees, garlands (fresh or artificial!) and stockings to make things smell festive and cozy. To 2 oz spray bottle, add:
- 20 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- 10 drops of Cedarwood
- 7 drops of Orange
- 5 drops of Cinnamon
Fill the bottle with witch hazel, vodka or water and shake before each spray. Spritz everywhere for a festive tree scent.
DIY Chai Spice & Candy Cane Forest Hand Soaps
We can't get enough of creating custom hand soap scents. These are a fun way to cozy up your home, make great host gifts and are simple to whip up to accompany the changing of the seasons - Chai Spice is lovely for the Thanksgiving season and Candy Cane Forest is wonderful for winter or holidays!
- Foaming hand soap bottle or recycle a YL one!
- 2 Tbsp Liquid Castile Soap
- 1 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 20 drops essential oils
- Chai Spice - 6 drops Cardamom + 4 drops Cinnamon Bark + 4 drops Clove + 4 drops Ginger + 2 Vanilla
- Candy Cane Forest - 10 drops Peppermint + 5 drops Vanilla + 5 drops Ylang Ylang
Add essential oils, Vitamin E oil and Castile Soap to the bottle, then top with water leaving 1" at the top
Holiday Spice Wool Dryer Balls
There's something about the smell of warm fresh laundry fresh from the dryer - especially when combining Thieves Laundry Soap and essential oil infused wool dryer balls!
- Organic wool dryer balls
- Essential oils of choice - Christmas Spirit, Peppermint + Vanilla, Cinnamon Bark + Orange, Stress Away + Peppermint, Cardamom & Orange
Step 1 - Add 4-5 drops of essential oils to each dryer ball.
Step 2 - Let the dryer balls air dry for about an hour or to speed up the process you can dry them alone. This will allow the oil to absorb into the wool and not transfer to your clothes. Even better, add oils to the wool balls after you empty dry clothes from the dryer so you're all set for the next load.
Step 3 - When it's time to dry your clothes - toss the dryer balls into the dryer with your clothing. Refresh the oils every 4-5 loads or more often if you prefer a stronger scent.
Scented Holiday Cards
This simple holiday hack will give your family and friends (and your post carrier!) an instant jolt of goodness retrieving your cards from the mail!
- Printed Holiday Cards
- Envelopes
- A gallon zip lock bag
- Cotton balls or pads
- Your favorite essential oils! We recommend Christmas Spirit, Joy, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Orange or any combination!
- Place a few drops of oil on a cotton ball or pad, oil side down in a zip lock bag. Add your cards to the bag and zip closed overnight. Mail as usual!
DIY Oil Infused Bottle Brush Trees
Give your bottle brush trees a little something extra this year - infuse them with festive essential oils!
- Large pitcher or jar (big enough for your trees)
- Distilled water
- Witch hazel
- Oils of your choice! We love Believe, Christmas Spirit, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Winter Nights, Orange or Pine
- Bottle brush trees
- Fill the jar or pitcher almost full of water and add a splash of witch hazel. Add about 20-30 drops of oil and stir with a silicone or metal spoon. Hold your tree upside down for about a minute in the water, then take it out and let it air dry!
Spiced Orange & Cranberry Garland
This is one of our favorite things to do every year. It is beautiful, smells amazing, adds a festive touch to any room and is so easy to make!
- About 5 oranges or a mix of oranges, clementines and grapefruit for varied sizes and colors
- Essential oils: Christmas Spirit, Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla, Clove, Believe, Thieves
- Fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks
Step 1 - Slice your oranges in circles to ¼ to ½ inch in thickness and arrange them on a non-stick surface or parchment paper. Pour 2-3 drops of essential oils on each slice, then set them in a cool oven and turn the temperature onto the lowest setting your oven will allow. (If your oven does not go below 300, set it there and use a wooden spoon to prop the oven open slightly and allow some heat to dissipate.)
Step 2 - Leave the slices in the oven for about 5 hours, then shut the oven off and leave the oranges in there overnight or until completely cool. They will be fairly dry, but will continue to dry out over time. You don't want to over dry them in the oven because they can start to burn!
Alternatively, you can use a dehydrator, if you have one.
Step 3 - Once they are dry, string them with some twine, alternating with a few varying sized slices and a cranberry or two, a tied cinnamon stick, whatever you like! Hang them in your home for some delicious smelling holiday cheer!
Festive Diffuser BlendsPopular Winter Candle Dupes
It's not just visible decorations that evoke warm, welcoming winter feelings, it's the scents as well - cinnamon, spruce, orange, and spice. We ditched the toxic candles for oils years ago, so here are our top 10 candle-inspired favorites!
- Mulled Cider - 4 Christmas Spirit + 2 Grapefruit + 2 Clove + 3 Bergamot
- Fresh Balsam - 4 Idaho Balsam Fir + 3 Cedarwood + 2 Eucalyptus
- Frosted Cranberry - 4 Cinnamon Bark + 4 Stress Away + 3 Ylang Ylang
- Twisted Peppermint - 4 Peppermint + 3 Idaho Balsam Fir + 3 Vanilla
- Marshmallow Fireside - 4 Stress Away + 2 Clove + 2 Nutmeg + 2 Lemon + 2 Peppermint
- Tree Farm - 3 Northern Lights Black Spruce + 4 Idaho Blue Spruce + 2 Pine + 3 Bergamot
- Tis the Season - 4 Frankincense + 3 Cinnamon Bark + 3 Orange
- Fireside - 4 Patchouli + 2 Tangerine + 3 Vetiver + 2 Orange
- Candy Apple Fruitcake - 4 Christmas Spirit + 3 Orange + 2 Peppermint + 3 Vanilla
Diffuser Blends for Gatherings
It's the season of gatherings and get togethers, so fill your diffusers with any of these blends to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests!
- Warm Welcome - 2 drops each Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Orange, Clove, & Cinnamon Bark
- Powder Room - 5 drops Bergamot + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Nutmeg + 1 drop Clove
- Fireside Chats - 4 drops Ylang Ylang + 4 drops Vetiver + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
- Around the Table - 4 drops Joy + 4 drops Orange + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
- Grandma's Kitchen - 4 drops Christmas Spirit + 4 drops Lemon + 2 drops Stress Away
- Goodbye Hug - 4 drops Lavender + 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 2 drops Orange
Holiday Movie Diffuser Blends
Colder weather and cozy homes are the perfect thing for curling up by the fire with your favorite movie. Try one of these holiday movie inspired blends!
- Elf - 4 drops each Vanilla, Orange, Peppermint
- It's a Wonderful Life - 4 drops Frankincense, 6 drops Joy
- Miracle on 34th Street - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Orange, 3 drops Vanilla
- The Polar Express - 4 drops each Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon
- Charlie Brown Christmas - 2 drops Wintergreen, 4 drops Cinnamon Bark, 3 drops Vanilla, 3 drops Orange
- Christmas Vacation - 4 drops each Stress Away, Peppermint, Vanilla
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Spearmint, 5 drops Vanilla
- Home Alone - 3 drops each Clove, Vanilla, Cardamom, Orange
- Love Actually - 4 drops each Joy, Bergamot, Orange
- The Holiday - 6 drops Christmas Spirit, 4 drops Vanilla
- The Family Stone - 4 drops each Frankincense, Peppermint, Vanilla
Roller Blends for
a Wonderful Winter
How about a few happiest holiday rollerball recipes?! Make these for yourself and make a few for some friends. Take a minute to make up some rollerballs so that you have them on hand when you need them! All recipes are for a 10mL roller bottle. Add essential oils and top with a carrier oil! Option to up the drops of oil for a stronger scent.
Gather Roller
(A great perfume for gatherings + sharing with friends.)
10 drops Lavender, 8 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 7 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark
All is Calm Roller
(Great for a peaceful night of sleep! Roll onto temples & wrists.)
10 drops each Lavender, Vanilla, & Valor
Joy to the World Roller
(Wear this as perfume on your neck or wrists to combat the hustle & bustle of the season.)
10 drops each Joy, Tangerine, White Angelica, 5 drops Vanilla
Do You Believe Roller
(A lovely, festive perfume blend that supports all the emotions this time of year can bring.)
15 drops Believe, 10 drops each Idaho Grand Fir, Lavender, & Tangerine
Winter Wellness Roller
(Stay well this holiday season, roll this on spines and bottoms of feet daily.)
15 drops each Thieves, Lemon, & Frankincense, 10 drops Oregano or ImmuPower
Planes, Trains & Automobiles Roller
(This roller is your best friend if the motion of travel makes your belly dance!)
15 drops each Peppermint, Spearmint, & Eucalyptus Radiata
Easy on the Eggnog Roller
(Upset tummies from too much sugar around the holidays? Roll this one right on around the belly button!)
15 drops each DiGize, Peppermint, & Lemon
Son of a Nutcracker Roller
(Too much wine at the holiday party last night? Roll this on your temples and back of neck!)
15 drops M-Grain, 10 drops each Peppermint & Panway, 1 dropperful CBD Drops
Festive Food & DrinkWhether you are hosting family and friends, having a night at home with your family or just want a little something fun and festive in yoru day, try out these delicious food and drink recipes!
Peppermint Brownies
This might be the simplest essential oil recipe ever... Just add 4-5 drops of Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil to your mix (or from scratch recipe!) after you add the wet ingredients and bake as directed. Once cooled - use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to create fun shapes. Optional to top with a layer of chocolate frosting (with or without a few drops of Peppermint Vitality) or powdered sugar. These are fun to make for parties, neighbors or just because!
Peppermint Mocha
- 2 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso
- 2 cups milk of your choice
- ¼ cup cacao powder (you can also use 2T cocoa powder + 3 oz dark chocolate chopped)
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
- 3-4 drops Peppermint Vitality
Step 1 - Pour milk into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk in the cacao powder (or whatever chocolate you're using) and the maple syrup. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, whisking as needed until smooth.
Step 2 - Remove from the heat and when slightly cooled add 2 drops of Peppermint Vitality (the flavor is bold, so start with 2 drops and add more if you want!) Place the peppermint cocoa mixture and the coffee in a Vitamix or other high-powered blender (or use a handheld frother), and blend on medium speed for 30 seconds until frothy. Divide into 4 mugs, top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or both!
Eggnog Chai
- Chai Tea Bag & water to prepare it
- ½ cup eggnog
- 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
- 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
- Ground Cinnamon
Step 1 - Prepare Chai Tea according to directions. Heat eggnog on the stove or in the microwave until it's hot to your liking. Once the tea is prepared the eggnog is heated, combine in a mug and let cool slightly, then add a drop of Nutmeg Vitality. Use a hand-held frother, blender or electric milk frother to combine.
Step 2 - This serves one, so you can double or triple if you need to, top with a sprinkle of Ground Cinnamon and enjoy! You could easily make this with coffee and can add sweetener to taste like honey or maple syrup if you want.
Homemade Hot Cocoa
'Tis the season for Jack Frost nipping at your nose! Wind down and warm up with your favorite mug brimming with homemade hot chocolate. You can add any Vitality oil to your recipe, but these three are our favorites - Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa, Lavender Hot Cocoa, and Peppermint Hot Cocoa! Or whip up some Mexican Hot Cocoa for a festive twist!
For all recipes: Heat all ingredients, except the oils, in a pot over the stove, until just hot. Don't boil. Remove from heat, add the essential oils and stir to combine. Serve in your most festive mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, a candy cane, or all of the above!!
Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa
- 4 cups milk of your choice
- 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
- 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality essential oil
- 1 drop Clove Vitality essential oil
Lavender Hot Cocoa
- 4 cups milk of choice
- 8 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tsp honey, or more to taste
- 4 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
- 4 cups milk of your choice
- 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tsp honey, or more to taste
- 2 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
Champurrado Mexican Hot Cocoa
- 4 cups milk of your choice
- ½ cup honey or agave
- 2 Mexican chocolate tablets
- ¾ cups masa harina (corn flour)
- 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
- 2 drops Orange Vitality essential oil
Holiday Mocktails
If you're having a party this season, these mocktail recipes are sure to impress! Family and guests will be so smitten with their look and taste that they won't even miss the alcohol!
NingXia Red Rosemary Mule
- 2 ounces NingXia Red
- 6 ounces ginger beer
- 1 drop Rosemary Vitality
- Rosemary sprig
- Pour all ingredients into a copper mug full of crushed ice. Stir well to mix and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
Holiday Mary
- Lemon wedges
- Sea salt
- 6 ounces tomato juice
- 1 drop Black Pepper Vitality
- Toothpick swirl of Lime Vitality
- Toothpick swirl of Celery Seed Vitality
- Toothpick swirl of Lemon Vitality
- 1 drop hot sauce
- Celery stick (optional)
The toothpick method allows you to get a more subtle flavor with the Vitality oils. Simply dip a toothpick in the oil and swirl through your ingredients.
Step 1 - Salt the rim of a highball or old-fashioned glass. Fill with ice and set aside.Step 2 - Squeeze a lemon wedge into a shaker and drop it in. Add tomato juice, Vitality oils, a dash of hot sauce to taste, and ice to the shaker.
Step 2 - Shake gently to mix. Strain into prepared glass and garnish with celery or your favorite Bloody Mary toppings.
Cranberry Mojito
- Mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice
- 1 drop Peppermint Vitality
- 1 drop Lime Vitality
- Splash of cranberry juice
- 1 can NingXia Zyng
- Fresh cranberries
- Lime wedges
Step 1 - In a tall, sturdy glass, place a few mint leaves, the sweetener, a squeeze of lime, Peppermint Vitality, and Lime Vitality. Use a muddler to crush the leaves & combine the flavors.
Step 2 - Add ice to the glass. Pour a splash of cranberry juice and stir.
Step 3 - Fill glass to the top with NingXia Zyng. Garnish with cranberries, more mint leaves, and a lime wedge.
NingXia Red Punch
- 1 bottle NingXia Red
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup honey or simple syrup
- Sliced apples
- Pomegranate seeds
- Cinnamon sticks
Step 1 - In a punch bowl, pour NingXia Red, apple cider, pomegranate juice, and honey. Add fruit and cinnamon sticks. Mix well.
Step 2 - Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. The longer the fruit soaks in the liquid, the more the flavors will combine.
Step 3 - Serve in short glasses garnished with more apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon stick stirrers.
Spiced Cinnamon Cider
A steaming mug of cider is the perfect remedy to cold, wintry days. Serve it after a day of sledding or an evening of caroling to warm up guests from the inside out. Add all ingredients to a large pot and stir to combine. Heat until simmering. Simmer for 30 minutes. Serve warm in a mug. Garnish with sliced oranges and cinnamon sticks.
- 8 cups apple juice or cider
- 4 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 9 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
- 6 drops Cardamom Vitality
- 4 drops Clove Vitality
- 4 drops Nutmeg Vitality
- 3 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality
- Sliced oranges
- Cinnamon sticks
Holiday GiftingOur favorite gift ideas for everyone on the nice list! These also make great stocking stuffers or small gifts for neighbors, teachers, hosts, etc.
Pro Tip: Buy a 3 pack of foaming hand soap, the Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm Set, or the Sweet Maple Bath Bomb set to save money and time! Three gifts in one when you separate the sets!
For more gift ideas check out the ‘Holiday Gift Guide' resource!
- Lavender Essential Oil + Eyelash Curler
- Lime Vitality + Cocktail Shaker
- Peppermint Vitality + Coffee Mug +/- Homemade Powdered Cocoa Mix
- Gentle Baby + Swaddle Blanket
- Purification Essential Oil Blend + Wool Dryer Balls
- Cinnamon Bark + Festive Tea Towel
- Thieves Essential Oil Blend + Loose Leaf Tea
- Rosemary Vitality + Olive Oil +/- Measuring Cups or Spoons
- Lemon Vitality + Glass Water Bottle
- Peppermint Essential Oil + Cork Yoga Mat
- Stress Away Roll-on + Good Book or Movie
- Joy Essential Oil Blend + Diffuser Jewelry
- Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend + Ornament
- Winter Nights or Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap + Fresh Rosemary plant
- Sweet Maple Bath Bomb + Cozy Socks or Slippers +/- Lip Balm
- Lip Balm + Beanie or Headband
Simple Crafts for the Holidays
Whether your kiddos are coming out of school for a few weeks or you just want some simple, fun activities for the season, here are some of our favorite festive crafts to do together this season!
Clay Leaf Dish
This simple craft gets everyone outdoors and can even be a school project with just a little imagination! It makes a lovely oil tray or a handmade gift.
- Air dry clay
- Craft paper
- Rolling pin
- Craft paint (we like the metallic colors!) + brushes
- Modge Podge gloss or other sealer
- Various leaves from your yard
Step 1 - Cut out a piece of air dry clay, then roll it out onto craft paper to about 1/2 inch thick, making sure your leaf will fit. Then, press your leaf (vein side down) onto the clay. Remove the leaf from the clay, and cut around the outline with a knife, then remove the excess clay from around your imprint.
Step 2 - Go around the perimeter of the leaf and gently press the sides up and in to create a small edge. Allow the clay to air dry and harden on a baking rack for 24 hours.
Step 3 - Paint! Once the paint is dry, cover with a coat of Modge Podge gloss, then dry for 24 hours. After the sealer is dry, have your children sign the back and write the year.
Essential Oil Infused Play Dough
This is a fun one to get your children to make with you OR to make and surprise them with after school!
- 2 cups flour (can use gluten-free if desired)
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil
- 2 cups cold water
- 5 drops essential oil: Lavender, Peace & Calming, Tangerine, Believe
- Natural food coloring, optional
Step 1 - Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, oil, and water in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the dough has reached the right consistency.
Step 2 - Let cool, split into 3 balls, and knead in essential oils and optional food coloring until it is distributed evenly throughout each ball of playdough. Store in airtight container.
We hope you enjoy this Holiday Handbook. Bring the family together and try some of these projects! May your days be merry & bright!
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
How to use November's
Gifts with Purchase
That lovely, crisp chill in the air means it's the time of year to bundle up and gather in. Keep your nearest and dearest cozy this season with November's gift with purchase! Buy the cleaners, supplements, toiletries you'd already be buying and get LOTS of seasonal goodies for free! Here are some of our favorite ways to use them.
NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.
And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!
Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
Frankincense Essential OilFrankincense is a wonderful oil for immune health, happy, glowing skin, acute skin needs and more. It is an oil that we always keep on hand!
Make a Daily Wellness Roller to use morning and evening over the lymph nodes, spine, bottom of the feet. Also use this when your defenses start to go down. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 20 drops each Lemon, Frankincense, & Thieves
- 15 drops Oregano (optional)
Make a Roaring 20s wellness roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
- 15 drops each Pine, Lemon, & Thieves
- 10 drops Frankincense
- 5 drops Geranium
- Fill with carrier.
Make this incredible DIY Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.
- ½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
- ½ cup organic arnica oil
- 1 Tbsp shea butter
- 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 30 drops essential oils: Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, & Pine
- Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Whether your skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this ‘Ultimate Skin Healing Balm' and use it frequently and liberally! Use whatever oils you have that are listed. To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:
- 10 drops Pine
- 8 drops Helichrysum
- 8 drops Myrrh
- 4 drops Frankincense
- 4 drops Lavender
Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs!
Make a DIY Simple Cuticle Oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
- 1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
- 10 drops Pine essential oil
- 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
Add all the above to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Bath Soak:
- ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ½ cup magnesium flakes
- 8 drops Clove
- 8 drops Oregano
- 5 drops Lemon
- 5 drops Frankincense
Massage face with one drop of Frankincense before applying ART moisturizer or mix with CBD Beauty Boost for a wonderful, antioxidant rich facial serum.
Add Frankincense to your DIY Glow Serum or favorite moisturizer for antioxidant and anti-aging support! To a 4oz dropper bottle, add:
- 15 drops each Frankincense, Myrrh, & Blue Tansy
- 3 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost, optional
- Fill with carrier of choice
Roll Frankincense along the underneath and around the breasts daily to support overall health.
Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
- 15 drops Panaway
- 15 drops Peppermint
- 15 drops Frankincense
- 15 drops Copaiba
- 1 cup solid coconut oil or a mix of coconut oil and organic shea butter
- Dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into muscles after exercise.
- 10 drops each Copaiba, Peppermint, Cypress, Lavender, & Frankincense
- Carrier of choice
Roll onto tense or sore areas as needed
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
- 1 cup ground organic oats
- ¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)
- 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 10 drops Copaiba
- 8 drops Frankincense
- 5 drops Helichrysum (optional)
Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
- 2lb melt and pour soap base
- ½ cup powdered goat milk
- 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
- 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 60 drops essential oils (Copaiba, Pine, Frankincense, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
- Soap molds
Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.
Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine
- ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 drops Frankincense
- 10 drops Lavender or Tangerine
- Optional - dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves
Whip up a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 25 drops each Frankincense, Tangerine, & Lavender
- Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops each Frankincense & Lavender
- 10 drops each Tangerine & Pine
- Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Diffuse this grounding oil all month long.
- Relax & Release - 3 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Campfire Calm - 4 drops each Vetiver, Grounding, & Frankincense
- Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Tangerine & Frankincense
- Morning Meditation - 6 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Joy
Digest & Cleanse CapsulesDigest & Cleanse is a wonderful tool for digestive health! This essential oil based supplement calms gastrointestinal upset caused by stress, overeating, and toxins. It helps soothe the bowel, prevent gas, and stimulate stomach secretions, aiding overall digestion and nutrient absorption.
- Take 1 soft gel 1 - 3 times daily with water 30 - 60 minutes prior to meals. 
- Pack this supplement any time that you're traveling, gathering for meals or needing some digestive help!
- Take this supplement starting the day before your big Thanksgiving meal. Pair with DiGize essential oil blend for a happy, healthy belly.
Thieves Chest RubWhen classmates or family members accidentally pass along germs, find relief with Thieves Cough & Cold Relief Chest Rub! This 100% plant-based alternative provides soothing vapors that help relieve mild nasal congestion and cough associated with the common cold. With hands-free application and no sticky residue, this sick-day essential is one you'll always want to keep on hand.
- 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.
- Apply to the bottom of the feet and spine following a detox bath with epsom salts and R.C. essential oil.
Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality DropsSwear off sugary sports drinks! Who needs caloric, neon-colored beverages when you can hydrate with naturally flavored, electrolyte-rich water instead? Combining the great taste of Grapefruit Vitality and Bergamot Vitality with nutritional minerals, the Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops encourage you to drink up and stay active, no matter the time of year. Drinking enough water each day is one of the single most important habits you can possibly develop for your health!
- Add Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality drops to your water throughout the day.
- Mix up a big pitcher of nourishing, hydrating goodness for everyone! Mix 1 bottle of NingXia Red with Zevia Ginger Ale or unflavored sparkling water. Add in some Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality drops and crushed ice for a delicious, healthful punch!
Thieves Waterless Hand SanitizerKeep everyone's hands clean and fresh with this germ-killing formula infused with aloe vera to keep dryness at bay. Just a dollop of Thieves Hand Purifier is all it takes to send germs packing.
- Keep this pocket-size bottle in lunchboxes, backpacks, purses, etc. to make cleaning hands convenient.
- Stash Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer in carseats, seat back pockets, cup holders or somewhere else that your kids can easily reach in the car.
- Add this hand sanitizer to a cute teacher gift!
- Use Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer to remove stains from the wall! You read that right. If someone gets marker on the wall (or even on clothing), you can usually remove it with hand sanitizer!
DiGize Essential Oil BlendDiGize is another oil to always have on hand. It is our go-to for digestive support anytime we need it - both daily and acutely. Make sure to grab this one before you head out to all your holiday gatherings!
Add DiGize to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier and massage it over the abdomen to soothe digestive needs.
Make a ‘Tummy' roller to apply over the stomach as needed for digestive support. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
- 15 drops DiGize
- 10 drops each Lemon & Peppermint (optional)
- Carrier of choice
Apply DiGize diluted or in a roller over the stomach and liver to support release of toxic emotions. This works best when paired with strong affirmations and/or prayer.
When traveling, inhale DiGize directly from the bottle for soothing comfort. Or pair it with Peppermint in a travel diffuser.
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
November's gifts with Purchase
That lovely, crisp chill in the air means it's the time of year to bundle up and gather in. Keep your nearest and dearest cozy this season with November's gift with purchase! Buy the cleaners, supplements, toiletries you'd already be buying and get LOTS of seasonal goodies for free!
This month you can prepare for busy family gatherings with an electrolyte boost from YL Vitality Drops and keep grimy hands away from festival treats with Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer. If the dessert table got the best of you, support your digestion with DiGize oil blend and Digest & Cleanse softgels. Diffuse Frankincense essential oil during a cozy post-dinner catch-up to help everyone wind down after the day of excitement. And if you sense seasonal sniffles lurking, just reach for Thieves Chest Rub to scare those symptoms away!
How Does it Work?
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, delivery 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. Just make sure to order a minimum of 50 PV to get your Loyalty Rewards!
For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the November's 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from November's Gift with Purchase to focus inwards and support your health for the start of winter.
During the month of November
For the cherry on the top, say hello to 10 Loyalty Rewards points for shopping for your favorite autumn and winter items. Use your points to buy more of your must-have fall and winter products!
NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.
If you're asking what should I order?! We have you covered!
Create a Loyalty Rewards order with the items on the Essentials for a Cozy Winter Home list below, and get Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality drops, Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer, DiGize essential oil blend (you will be SO Glad you have this come Thanksgiving Day!), and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points!!
- Stress Away Roll-On - for a moment of calm whenever needed
- Thieves Roll-On - for all the immune support
- Pine Essential Oil - for festive aromas and immune health
- AlkaLime - to use after one too many glasses of egg-nog
- NingXia Red 2 pack - for daily energy & vitality
- Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap, 3pk - for festive scents & healthy, clean hands!
190 PV Orders
With an order of 190 PV or more , you will receive a free Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops, Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer, and all of the above. If your order is a Loyalty Rewards order, you'll receive a free 15 mL DiGize essential oil blend.GRAPEFRUIT BERGAMOT VITALITY DROPS, 1.6 fl oz
Hydration isn't only for warm summer months. Even as the weather cools, it's key to drink enough water. Enjoy a refreshing glass full of delicious electrolytes while you prepare for family festivities.
THIEVES WATERLESS HAND SANITIZER, 7.6 oz
Handshakes, hugs, kisses, and cuddles - family visits mean there are a lot of germs going around. Keep them from spreading with Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer, which features a skin-friendly formula that kills 99.99% of germs easily and effectively.
Flying home for the holidays? Grab your DiGize blend for a soothing scent or combine it with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it over your abdomen for a soothing after-meal experience.
NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.
250 PV Orders
With a 250PV order or more, you will receive a free Thieves Chest Rub and all of the above.
THIEVES CHEST RUB, 1.7 oz
Simply say no to cough and cold symptoms. Use Thieves Chest Rub to relieve cough, congestion, and stuffiness as the cold weather gets colder and you want to cozy up. This is one product we always have on hand!
300 PV Orders
With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free bottle of Digest & Cleanse soft gels and all of the above!
DIGEST & CLEANSE soft gels, 30 ct
Sweet tooth got the better of you? For the moments when the dessert table was a little too tempting, reach for Digest & Cleanse softgels to support digestion with Peppermint, Caraway, Lemon, Fennel, Anise, and Ginger essential oils.
400 PV Orders
With a Loyalty Order of 400 PV or more, you'll receive a free bottle of 15 mL Frankincense essential oil and all of the above!
FRANKINCENSE essential oil, 15 mL
Visiting with friends and family can be delightful, but hosting can really get kiddos wound up. Invite your little ones to inhale the scent of Frankincense with you for a moment of tranquility before family and friends arrive. You can also diffuse this calming oil at the end of a busy day!
For more details and ways to use these amazing products, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in November.
Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? Check out this post to see all the things.
Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? Check out this post to see all the things.
FAQs:
What is Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.
Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Order at least 50 PV to qualify for Loyalty Reward Points. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.
Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with Loyalty Rewards program, you'll also earn loyalty points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.
Earn exclusive gifts
Earn exclusive gifts
If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on the Loyalty Rewards program.
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
Essentials for Daily Health
The Thieves line of products are the first ones we swapped because they are effective, smell incredible and simple to use. Grab these items below and get them in your daily routine. Add them to a Loyalty Rewards order for even more perks!
- Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash - A fresh and clean switch for bright blue bottles.
- Thieves Aromabright Toothpaste - All the goodness of clean teeth, none of the chemicals.
- Thieves Vitality - For fall recipes & daily wellness.
- Golden Turmeric - A daily favorite for overall vitality.
- Thieves Household Cleaner - Our go-to green home favorite!
- Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Refill - For clean hands with plant-based ingredients.
We definitely recommend ordering these favorites on your Loyalty Rewards order. I mean, is there anything better than your favorite, healthy products showing up on your doorstep each month? What about getting free products and product credits just for ordering things you're already using? Sounds like a winning situation to us! Which is why we love ordering using the Loyalty Rewards. We ditch conventional, toxic products for safe, clean Young Living versions, save money, save time, create a natural home, and get freebies all at the same time!
To set up a Loyalty order, search for the products on the ‘Essentials' list, then click ‘Add to Loyalty Order.' You can manage your subscriptions by going to ‘My Account' and ‘Loyalty Order'. You can edit your order each month to reflect what you need (hello easy button!), change the order date and shipping options. Just make sure to order 50PV minimum each month in order to maintain and increase your percentage back in points! Every time you hit a qualifying PV threshold (100PV, 190PV, 250PV and 300PV), you will automatically add free oils or products to your order!
Thieves Fresh Essence Plus MouthwashThieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash delivers an invigorating clean that's free from harsh alcohol, fluoride, and artificial dyes or flavors and is infused with the Thieves essential oil blend. Quillaja saponaria bark extract, also known as soapbark, contains saponins that act as a natural foaming agent to help loosen buildup and clean hard-to-reach areas for a better clean than brushing alone.
For more whey we love Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash, check out this month's Ditch & Switch blog post.
Thieves AromaBright ToothpasteFree of fluoride and synthetic ingredients, Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste provides a thorough clean to your teeth without damaging delicate enamel. With two naturally derived polishing agents—calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate—this toothpaste cleanses and polishes teeth safely, while premium essential oils provide a refreshing, minty-sweet taste and long-lasting fresh breath.
There's so much good things about Young Living's toothpastes, check out the KidScents Toothpaste Ditch & Switch blog post.
Thieves VitalityIf there were only one oil we could have in our arsenal, it would probably be Thieves. This blend of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils smells like a warm cup of chai and is a powerhouse when it comes to our health and our homes!
Wanna know more about this immune supporting blend, read these blog posts:
Golden Turmeric PowderTurmeric is no stranger to the health scene. YL's Golden Turmeric powder supports the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion because of it's incredible powerhouse ingredients… Turmeric, boswellia resin, and ginger work together to support the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery.
Read all about this amazing supplement on these blog posts:
Thieves Household CleanerThieves Household Cleaner is the perfect, versatile go-to for all your cleaning needs for a happy, healthy home. This Young Living exclusive includes only plant-based and naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Plus, the concentrated formula means that one 14.4oz bottle makes 20 spray bottles of standard cleaner! We love this household staple for everything from general cleaning to tough messes to DIYs.
Learn more about Thieves Household Cleaner:
Thieves Foaming Hand Soap RefillThieves Foaming Hand Soap pairs the Thieves essential oil blend with other naturally derived ingredients for a formula that delivers a gentle 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.
More about the Thieves hand soap (and other Young Living hand soaps) on the Ditch and Switch blog post from June 2022.
Want to try the essentials for October (Thieves Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash, Thieves Aromabright Toothpaste, Thieves Vitality, Golden Turmeric , Thieves Household Cleaner, Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Refill), 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 & Thieves Vitality
Essential Oil Blend Spotlight
This month we're focusing on all the simple ways we can support our bodies through the fall and winter, and Thieves essential oil blend is a key player!
Thieves & Thieves Vitality Essential Oil
If there were only one oil we could have in our arsenal, it would probably be Thieves. This blend of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils smells like a warm cup of chai and is a powerhouse when it comes to our health and our homes!
Just A Drop of Thieves…
- Cleansing when applied topically
- Diffuse to create a fresh, healthy environment
- Provides immune system support
- Cleansing to the digestive system
- Source of antioxidants
Thieves is THE oil for immune support. We're talking what you want to reach for daily to give your body a little extra boost and definitely what you want to reach for when your defenses start to go down. A quick PubMed search for the individual oils in this blend will have you convinced that these oils can be a powerful tool for our health!
Thieves Background
Formulated by Young Living founder, D. Gary Young, this blend was created from research recorded in the archives of the British Museum library about a group of 14th century European perfumers and spice traders who rubbed oils on themselves while they robbed the dead and dying. The first essential oil blend to be scientifically evaluated in a university research laboratory, Thieves has a rich, spicy aroma, and is a key ingredient in the Thieves Home Collection – your go to for an invigorating clean and healthy home.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Eugenol - known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support as well as antimicrobial activity
- Eucalyptol - has a calming effect when applied in aromatherapy; may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial effects; supports airway opening.
- Linalool - supports stress relief and uplifts the mood
Thieves & Emotions
Thieves is a powerhouse for our health, both physical and emotional. This makes a lot of sense since our emotions are closely linked with our physical health. When we are sick our energy is low, we struggle with brain fog and lethargy. Thieves can help us there! Rosemary, Clove, and Cinnamon are all wonderful for helping combat brain fog, clearing the mind, and energizing our spirits. Diffuse, apply, add to an Epsom salt bath.
Thieves is a wonderful choice when you need to help promote clarity. If you're feeling uncertain or unfocused, the blend of oils in Thieves can be helpful. Dilute and apply it over the throat or over the liver.
Product Options
Thieves Essential Oil blend is also infused into a line of home and personal care items that are staples in our homes - cleaner, hand soap, dish and laundry soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and more. And even More Amazing Thieves Products on this blog post.
Note: Thieves and Thieves Vitality are the same essential oil. Vitality oils are labeled for ingestion but contain the same oil as the non-vitality option.
Daily Habits with Thieves
Thieves is one of our favorite oils to use in our homes and health routines.
Use Thieves Vitality in your wellness and cooking routines:
- Take in a capsule to help support the immune system.
- Put a drop in your morning juice, tea, or coffee or add 1-2 drops to coffee ground before brewing
- Add a drop to oatmeal, granola, or other cereal to elevate your breakfast and help cleanse the digestive system
- Add 1-2 drops to a shot of NingXia Red for a quick spicy boost
Make ‘Thieves Tea' to boost the immune system or when you feel that tingle in the back of your throat:
- Add a drizzle of raw honey to a large mug
- Add 1 drop each Thieves & Lemon Vitality
- Add hot water and/or herbal tea bag and steep
Thieves + Honey Throat Coat:
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp water
- 2 drops Thieves Vitality
- 3 drops Lemon
Heat up the water and honey together until liquid then add in the oils. Stir together and serve on a spoon. Make sure the liquid isn't too hot or close to boiling before adding oils.
Add Thieves to your natural home care routine:
Add a few drops to dryer balls for the fresh smelling laundry. Use Thieves in your DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with airtight lid add:
- 1 1/2 cup epsom salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops Thieves (or mix Thieves and Lemon)
Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
To use - add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops each Thieves, Lavender, & Lemon
- Filtered water
Add a few drops to your dishwater or dishwasher to eliminate odors and boost cleaning.
Make this Citrus Spice Thieves Cleaner recipe. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Tangerine & Lemon
- 20 drops Thieves
- Filtered water
- 20 drops Thieves
- 10 drops Lemon or Grapefruit (optional)
- Splash organic witch hazel
- Fill with filtered water
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup salt
- 30 drops Thieves
- 20 drops Lemon (optional)
Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Use Thieves in your wellness & acute care routines
- Dilute and apply to the bottom of your feet during cold winter months.
- Dilute and apply to the bottoms of your kids' feet in the morning and for a great day at school. We love to make rollers for this!
- Diffuse this cleansing blend any time of day, either alone or with other immune supporting favorites.
- Add Thieves to an epsom salt bath for a gentle detox or use more in a more concentrated way when your defenses go down.
Make a simple chest rub to support the airways:
- ½ cup solid coconut oil
- 20 drops Thieves
- Optional - 15 drops R.C. or Raven, 20 drops Lemon
Apply to the chest and back as desired.
- 25 drops Thieves
- Optional additions: 10-20 drops each Lemon, Frankincense, Pine, Geranium, & Oregano
- Top with carrier
Apply morning and evening or more frequently for acute needs.
Add Thieves to your skin, hair and self care routines
- Sprinkle a few drops in your shower with some epsom salt for an awakening shower steam in the morning.
Give your tired feet some love with this Lemon Herb Foot Scrub:
- 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp of Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 3 drops each Thieves & Lemon
Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Bath Soak:
- ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ½ cup magnesium flakes
- 12 drops Thieves
- 8 drops Cedarwood
- 5 drops Lemon
- 5 drops Frankincense
Try this Tingly Lip Scrub for soft, happy lips:
- 7 drops Vanilla
- 5 drops Thieves
- ¼ cup White Sugar
- ¼ cup Coconut Oil
Whip coconut oil with a mixer, then add in sugar and essential oils and mix again. Store in a glass jar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel.
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 spicy, supporting aroma of Thieves!
- After School - 4 drops each Thieves, Tangerine, R.C. & Raven
- Snickerdoodle - 4 drops Thieves + 5 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Vanilla
- Deep Breath - 3 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Thieves + 3 drops Frankincense
- Well Rested - 4 drops Thieves + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Cedarwood
- Crisp Breeze - 3 drops each Thieves, Grapefruit, & Bergamot + 2 drops Orange
- Open Windows - 4 drops Thieves & Citrus Fresh + 3 drops each Lime
Join us in using Thieves and Thieves Vitality essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Thieves essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
The 2022 Autumn Handbook
It's the season of cinnamon spice, pumpkins, and your favorite scarf. It's the time of year when the air has a chill and the leaves start falling.
Grab a mug of your favorite fall beverage (see ideas below!) and cozy up with this extensive guide to all things Fall!
Cozy Home Favorites
Halloween Diffuser Cauldron or Autumn Pumpkin
Here is some simple and fun seasonal decor using your diffuser + favorite fall oils! You will need:
- Your diffuser!
- A plastic decorative cauldron or galvanized pumpkin
- Orange & Clove essential oils
Step 1 - Poke a hole on the side/ bottom of the cauldron/pumpkin if plastic for the diffuser's cord. If using metal, simply set the diffuser in and lift the cord out the back.
Step 2 - Fill your diffuser with water, add oils, turn on. Add spider web or tissue paper on top of the cauldron as desired!
Anthropologie Inspired Blends: Diffuse it, Roll it, Spray it!!
These are some of our favorite diffuser blends for the fall season, but they make great rollers and sprays as well! The recipes below are for a standard diffuser and can be adapted easily!
- To make a diffuser bomb - multiply the quantity of each oil by 10-20 and place in a dropper bottle with a pretty label. (You can also reuse old YL bottles and add a bamboo dropper top.)
- To make a 10mL roller - have the total number of drops around 30-50 and fill with carrier of choice.
- To make a 2oz spray - multiply the drops by 3-5, add a splash of witch haze and top with water in a glass spray bottle and add a label.
Mulled Wine diffuser blend
- 2 drops Clove
- 3 drops Orange
- 3 drops Cinnamon Bark
- 2 drops Nutmeg
Pumpkin Clove diffuser blend
- 3 drops Stress Away
- 3 drops Clove
- 2 drops Nutmeg
- 2 drops Vanilla
- 3 drops Cinnamon Bark
Falling Leaves diffuser blends
- 1 drop Vetiver
- 3 drops Sage
- 3 drops Nutmeg
- 4 drops Idaho Balsam Fir (or other tree oil)
Sugar Cookies diffuser blend
- 4 drops Vanilla
- 4 drops Cinnamon Bark
- 2 drops Lemon
- 1 drop Nutmeg
Chai Spice Wool Dryer Balls
Make your laundry smell like fall with these scented dryer balls! Place 3 drops of each oil onto each wool dryer ball and let sit for a few hours before use (recommended to make sure no oil spots transfer to your laundry). Or simply drop one of each oil onto a ball and use immediately. For even faster use, premix these essential oils in an empty bottle and place in your laundry for easy use.
- Organic wool dryer balls
- 3 drops each per ball - Cardamom, Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, & Vanilla
Pumpkin Succulent Diffuser
Create a cute, fun and festive centerpiece with a pumpkin, some succulents and essential oils!
- Plastic pumpkins - real work as well but don't last as long
- Potting soil
- Small succulents
- Natural materials - wood slices, Spanish moss, small pine cones, wood rings, etc. (find them at the craft store)
- Essential oils of choice
Step 1 - Simply cut the top off of your pumpkin and scoop out the inside if you're using a real one.
Step 2 - Fill about 3/4 with soil, then plant 2-3 small succulents into the top.
Step 3 - Add moss, wood slices and rings, small pinecones, anything fall and festive that will soak in essential oils! Add 3-4 drops of oil to the porous materials for a 'diffuser' or spritz with a DIY room spray (witch hazel + water + EOs) every few days!
NOTE - If you use a real pumpkin, this will only last about a month at most. Using a plastic or ceramic pumpkin will extend the life of the diffuser/succulents indefinitely.
Festive Wreath Diffuser
Create your own festive wreath (and switch it out each season!) with some florals and essential oils.
- Large grapevine wreath
- Dried florals of choice - eucalyptus, pampas grass, chrysanthemums, wheat stalks, etc.
- Large craft pine cones
- Craft/floral wire
- Essential oils of choice
Step 1 - Lay your grapevine wreath on a table and gather all dried florals or other items you wish to add to the wreath. Arrange the florals around the wreath as desired, securing them with floral wire.
Step 2 - Once finished, drop essential oils onto pine cones or grapevine for a passive diffuser!
DIY Scented Pine Cones
This is a fun one because you get yourself outside and collect pinecones in various shapes and sizes. If you have kids they will love doing this with you!
- Pinecones gathered from your neighborhood, or unscented ones from the craft store
- Ceramic, glass, or stainless bowl
- Essential oils of choice
Step 1 - Preheat oven to 200°. Line an old baking sheet with aluminum foil and place pinecones on baking sheet. Bake pinecones for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Step 2 - Add pinecones to the bowl, then add essential oils of your choice about 30 total drops. Seal the bowl & shake so that the oils soak into the pinecones. Leave the bowl in a cool dark place for at least one week. The longer you can leave the bowl covered the better your pinecones will be scented.
Step 3 - Now they are ready to be displayed on your favorite tray!
Cinnamon Pinecone Fire Starters
This craft is a very simple one that my kids LOVE! It starts with gathering pine cones, which is always a fun fall task.
- Pine cones in various sizes
- Yarn of desired color (or even dryer lint!)
- Essential oils
Step 1 - Gather your pine cones and spray with diluted Thieves Cleaner, then let sit overnight to dry.
Step 2 - Once dry, wrap the yarn around the pine cones as desired. You can wrap all of it in the center or cover the whole thing - it's up to you! Just weave the yarn through the individual ‘leaves' of the pine cone.
Step 3 - Drop a few drops of Cinnamon Bark essential oil (or your other favorite fall scents) onto the yarn and let it sit overnight. Store then next to the fireplace, and add 2-3 to the wood when starting a fire!
Fall Spice Thieves Cleaner, 3 Ways!
Use as you would your regular diluted Thieves cleaner to Thieves all the things and enjoy a bit of Autumn at the same time!!
Pumpkin Spice Thieves Cleaner
- 16oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Orange & Cinnamon Bark essential oils
- 5 drops each Ginger, Clove, & Nutmeg essential oils
- Fill with distilled water
Falling Leaves Thieves Cleaner
- 16oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce, & Bergamot essential oils
- 5 drops Patchouli essential oil
- Fill with distilled water
Caramel Apple Thieves Cleaner
- 16oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, & Stress Away essential oils
- 5 drops each Nutmeg, Tangerine essential oils
- Fill with distilled water
Vanilla Spice Room Spray
To a 4 oz glass spray bottle add:
- 10 drops Vanilla
- 10 drops Orange
- 8 drops Cinnamon
- 5 drops Clove
- 3 drops Cardamom
- Distilled water
Shake well and mist throughout your home!
DIY Autumn Foaming Hand Soaps
We can't get enough of creating custom hand soap scents for each season. These are a fun way to cozy up your home, make great host gifts and are simple to make!
- Foaming hand soap bottle or recycle a YL one!
- 2 Tbsp Liquid Castile Soap
- 20 drops essential oils*
- 1 tsp Vitamin E oil
Add essential oils, Vitamin E oil and Castile Soap to the bottle, then top with water leaving 1" at the top
*A few favorite scent options:
Chai Spice - 6 drops Cardamom + 4 drops Cinnamon Bark + 4 drops Clove + 4 drops Ginger + 2 Vanilla
Orchard Stroll - 6 drops Bergamot + 4 drops Tangerine + 4 drops Cedarwood + 4 Rosemary + 2 drops Lemon
Autumn Leaves - 5 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 5 drops Vetiver + 4 drops Tangerine + 4 drops Cinnamon Bark + 2 drops Vanilla
Pumpkin Preserving Spray
Do your pumpkins get eaten by squirrels or rot super quickly after you put them on your porch? Save them with this super easy DIY! To a 16 oz glass spray bottle add:
- One capful of Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops of Tea Tree
- Fill the rest of the way with water!
Step 1 - Use this to clean your pumpkins once before putting them all out (and try to keep them out of direct sunlight so they last even longer!), then spray as needed to preserve them as long as possible.
Step 2 - Spritz your pumpkins every other day to keep the squirrels away!!
Pumpkin Bread
One of the best things about cooking in the fall is how perfectly the smells take over the house, and this pumpkin bread recipe does all the things! It tastes divine and is full of some favorite fall oils!
- 3 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Coconut Oil
- 4 Eggs
- 3 1/3 cup Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2/3 cup Water
- 1 15 oz Can of Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 6 drops of Nutmeg Essential Oil
- 2 drops of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
- 1-2 drops of Orange Essential Oil
- 1 drop of Clove Essential Oil (clove is optional)
Step 1 - Mix sugar, oil, and eggs
Step 2 - Mix in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg
Step 3 - Stir in water and pumpkin by hand
Step 4 - Add essential oils and mix well
Step 5 - Pour batter evenly into 3 greased loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees for an hour or until toothpick/fork comes out clean.
Step 6 - Let cool for 10-15 minutes before removing and letting fully cool on wire racks. Let cool completely before wrapping up to store or freeze
Apple Pumpkin Butter
- 15oz can of Pumpkin
- 1 3/4 cup applesauce
- 2/3 cup agave
- 1 in grated ginger
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
- 2 drops Clove Vitality
- 2 drops Nutmeg Vitality
Step 1 - In a pot simmer all ingredients for 45 minutes.
Step 2 - Then add the vanilla and essential oils. Place in a jar and enjoy or share!
Favorite Fall Beverages:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
- 2 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso
- 1.5 cups milk of your choice (I like to use 1/2 almond milk and 1/2 full-fat coconut milk!)
- 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 drops Thieves Vitality
Step 1 - Combine all of the ingredients except the Thieves Vitality in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally until it is slightly frothy on top.
Step 2 - Let cool for a few minutes and then add 1-2 drops of Thieves Vitality or spices. Use an immersion blender to stir or put it in a blender on high for 30 seconds.
Step 3 - Divide into 4 mugs and serve!
Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
- 2 cups cooled strong coffee or espresso
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 drop Thieves Vitality (Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Ginger, or Clove Vitality would all work!) - add oil to sweetener before blending
- Large handful of ice
Step 1 - Add all ingredients to a blender and blend well to desired consistency. - Step 2 - Top with homemade whip or coconut whipped cream, caramel drizzle, a sprinkle of cinnamon, whatever makes you happy!
Maple Cinnamon Latte
- 12 ounces brewed, strong organic coffee
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp organic maple syrup (add more to taste)
- Organic ground cinnamon for dusting
- 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
- Optional: Electric milk frother
Step 1 - Grab your favorite coffee mug and line the bottom with maple syrup, about 1 tablespoon.
Step 2 - Pour the brewed coffee on top and stir gently to mix.
Step 3 - Add the milk and essential oil (if using) to the frother, hit the button once, and wait while it warms. When ready, pour the milk into your coffee, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small drizzle of maple syrup or a small sprinkle of raw sugar if desired!
Homemade Wassail
- Organic apple juice, about 3/4 of a bottle
- Organic pineapple juice, about 2 cups
- 10 drops Orange or Tangerine Vitality essential oil
- 5 drops Lemon Vitality Essential oil
- 5 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality Essential oil
- 3 drops Clove Vitality Essential oil
- 2 drop Nutmeg Vitality Essential oil
- Cinnamon sticks, dried cloves to taste
- Orange slices, lemon slices, fresh cranberries, apple slices to garnish
Step 1 - Fill a slow cooker, about 3/4 full with organic apple juice, then top with organic pineapple juice.
Step 2 - Add in essential oils and dried species and let simmer. Just before serving add plus orange slices, apples, cranberries, etc. to garnish!
Wassail Champagne Punch
- ½ Gallon Apple Cider
- 2 cups organic orange juice
- 2 cups organic pineapple juice
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 10 drops Lemon Vitality
- 5 drops Orange or Tangerine Vitality
- 5 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
- 3 drops Clove Vitality
- 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
- Optional: whole cloves, orange peel, lemon peel
- Optional: Champagne
Step 1 - In a large sauce pan or dutch oven, combine apple cider, pineapple juice, orange juice, essential oils, cinnamon sticks and citrus peel and cloves (if using). Let simmer for about one hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 2 - Allow to cool, then remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate.
Step 3 - When serving, pour the wassail mixture into a glass and fill about half full. Top with champagne or for a non-alcoholic version try adding Cran-Orange LaCroix or Trader Joe's Winter Sangria sparkling water! Garnish with orange slices or cranberries if you're feeling fancy!
Step 4 - You could make it and serve it hot too, just stop after the second step or use a slow cooker for the entire process. You can easily prep this at home and take to a gathering as well!
Pumpkin Pie Play Dough
An activity for the kids with the option of being free of harmful dyes and ingredients and leaves the house and their little hands smelling AMAZING plus it has immune boosting properties! You can make this together, super easy, then let them play the crisp, fall day away!!
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 cup Kidscents lotion
- 4 drops Cardamom
- 2 drops Orange
- 1 drop Cinnamon bark
- 1 drop Clove
Mix all the ingredients together and let their imaginations run wild!
DIY Clay Leaf Tray
This DIY tray is a fun craft for the little ones to make and gift! Before the clay hardens, you can drop essential oils onto it. Choose stronger scents like Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Thieves or Peppermint to ensure more scent.
- Air dry clay
- Craft paper
- Rolling pin
- Craft paint (we like the metallic colors)
- Paint brushes
- Modge Podge gloss or other sealer
- Various leaves from your yard
Step 1 - Explore around your yard and gather your leaves! Cut out a piece of air dry clay, then roll it out about 1/2 inch thick, making sure your leaf will fit fully onto the clay.
Step 2 - Press your leaf (vein side down) onto the clay. Make sure all parts of the leaf press in so that you get all the pretty nuances of the leaf!
Step 3 - Remove the leaf from the clay, and cut around the outline with a knife (have adults do this part), then remove the excess air dry clay from around your imprint. Go around the perimeter of the leaf and gently press the sides up and in to create a small edge If adding oils, do so now.
Step 4 - Allow the clay to air dry and harden. We set ours on a baking rack so that both sides were exposed to air. After 24 hours they had hardened and were ready to paint!
Step 5 - Paint! Once the paint is dry, cover with a coat of Modge Podge gloss, then let that dry for 24 hours. After the coating is dry, have your children sign the back and write the year.
We hope you enjoy this Autumn Handbook. Bring the family together and try some of these projects!
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Essentials for the
Young & Young at Heart
We could all use a little extra energy and vitality, and these products are ones we reach for daily to support our bodies well. Grab these items below and get them in your daily routine! Add them to a Loyalty Rewards order for even more perks!
- Super B Tablets - for healthy energy levels, naturally
- Nutmeg Vitality - for happy adrenals
- NingXia Greens - a superfood powerhouse
- Tangerine Vitality - for a sweet twist to your drinks
- NingXia Red Combo Pack - for daily energy & vitality
- Cinnamon Bark Vitality - for a spicy daily twist
We definitely recommend ordering these favorites on your Loyalty Rewards order. I mean, is there anything better than your favorite, healthy products showing up on your doorstep each month? What about getting free products and product credits just for ordering things you're already using? Sounds like a winning situation to us! Which is why we love ordering using the Loyalty Rewards. We ditch conventional, toxic products for safe, clean Young Living versions, save money, save time, create a natural home, and get freebies all at the same time!
To set up a Loyalty order, search for the products on the ‘Essentials' list, then click ‘Add to Loyalty Order.' You can manage your subscriptions by going to ‘My Account' and ‘Loyalty Order'. You can edit your order each month to reflect what you need (hello easy button!), change the order date and shipping options. Just make sure to order 50PV minimum each month in order to maintain and increase your percentage back in points! Every time you hit a qualifying PV threshold (100PV, 190PV, 250PV and 300PV), you will automatically add free oils or products to your order.
Super B Chewable Tablets
Super B is a B complex supplement that is great for maintaining healthy energy levels, supporting mood and cardiovascular and cognitive function. Our current lifestyles often leave our adrenal system (our fight or flight response) on overdrive, and B vitamins are a great way to support that system!
For more whey we love Super B Tablets, check out the April Supplement Spotlight blog post.
Nutmeg Vitality
If there were one oil you could use to support your adrenal system (the stress system!) it would be Nutmeg. This oil is high in the constituents sabinene, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, making it a wonderful option to support the digestive system, to protect the liver, to help maintain healthy circulation and to provide the adrenals with the support they need on a daily basis.
NingXia GreensDoes it get any easier than a spoonful of superfood goodness? Scoop up the benefits of 60+ fruits, vegetables, herbs, algae, and mushrooms with this incredible supplement! NingXia Greens supports a healthy immune system, a balanced diet, optimal digestion, and healthy energy levels. It's a key part of your daily routine!
Read more about this amazing supplement on these blog posts:
Tangerine VitalityTangerine essential oil has a sweet citrus 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!
NingXia Red Combo Pack
It's no secret that we are crazy about NingXia Red. Use this incredible supplement for 30 consecutive days and you'll see why! Honestly, we're better people when we drink it. Sound a little far-fetched? Think about it. Do cars run better when fueled by the right gas? Yep. Yet we often expect our bodies to run on second-rate, processed, non-fuel. We get worn 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 gives our bodies the boost that we need!Learn more about NingXia Red:
- NingXia Red - November's Ditch and Switch
- NingXia - September 2021 Product Spotlight
- NingXia Red kit - the easy button
Cinnamon Bark VitalityCinnamon Bark essential oil has a warm, spicy aroma that is so inviting any time of year but 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. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is a key ingredient in the popular Thieves essential oil blend, which has been used in a line of both personal care and household products. Overall it is a staple essential oil for every household!
Want to try the essentials for August (Super B Tablets, Nutmeg Vitality, NingXia Greens, Tangerine Vitality, NingXia Red Combo Pack, and Cinnamon Bark Vitality), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Nutmeg Essential Oil Spotlight
This month we're focusing on all the great things we can do for energy and vitality, and Nutmeg and Nutmeg Vitality are two products at the top of the list!
Nutmeg is an essential fall scent. Warm and welcoming, grounding and so good for our immune and adrenal systems! But it is SO much more than that. Nutmeg helps our bodies to manage stress responses naturally - something that everyone needs these days. Plus it is great for focus, energy, and vitality!
Just a Drop of Nutmeg
- Has a warm, spicy aroma
- Offers an energizing and uplifting aroma when diffused or inhaled
- Can be applied topically to open and support the airways
- Can be used to soothe tired muscles following physical activity
- Helps support the body's stress systems and adrenals
- Support cognitive function and the immune system
- Contains antioxidants
- Offers cleansing properties
If there were one oil you could use to support your adrenal system (the stress system!) it would be Nutmeg. This oil is high in the constituents sabinene, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, making it a wonderful option to support the digestive system, to protect the liver, to help maintain healthy circulation and to provide the adrenals with the support they need on a daily basis.
Nutmeg Vitality contains antioxidants, may support cognitive function and the immune system, and offers cleansing properties. In addition, it can be used to add a warm and spicy flavor to soups, fall vegetables, and baked goods. Nutmeg and Nutmeg Vitality are the same essential oil, simply labeled differently for aromatic/topical use and ingestion.
NUTMEG, STRESS & THE ADRENALS
Our adrenals are very small glands that can cause a lot of grief when they aren't well maintained. However, they don't work in isolation. Energy levels and the hormones that are released from our adrenals trace back to commands from our nervous system. They are workers, doing a job. If we do not change the instructions they are receiving, they don't have permission to do anything but exactly what they are doing - trying to help you survive.
The adrenals have to work overtime when we are stuck in Fight or Flight mode. Imagine you were called in to do “temporary” overtime at a job 15 or 30 years ago, but your schedule never went back to normal. I would personally have left the job! But our adrenals are stuck with us. You may have heard that this stress mode is like a bear is chasing you - and it never stops.
Negative emotions are threats that switch on the signal for “danger” in your mind, and your body does not know the difference between these kinds of threats and physical threats - it is all bad and meant to be fought or run from. It doesn't really matter if it is truly threatening, your survival switch is ON and the program is on autopilot.
If you identify with energy or stress issues, you may be ready to reprogram some of those signals. Enter - Nutmeg!
Take a couple minutes as you're falling asleep to inhale Nutmeg and to plant thoughts that will turn off your adrenal threats. Diffuse Nutmeg in your bedroom before you go to sleep, and inhale some directly from the bottle. Apply a couple drops to your mid back.
Think about how you want the next day to go, and imagine waking up really refreshed. Picture something you love to do and imagine working more of that into your day. Imagine yourself setting healthy boundaries around your time, and not being as drained in the areas where you are truly needed. See yourself at peace, and having passion without fear or anxiety. Most of all, let this revolve around you personally choosing peace inside, and not around having to control anyone else's decisions or actions. Remind yourself that the things you are doing are part of a journey, and that you can feel great about who you are becoming without beating yourself up to get there faster.
When you wake up, get yourself going with another Nutmeg pick-me-up by applying it over your mid back again, and inhaling it deeply. Remind yourself that it's okay to expect the best from the day, because that's how you start to CHOOSE the best.
Product Options
Nutmeg is also found in some of our favorite products for energy and vitality:
Note: Nutmeg and Nutmeg Vitality are the same essential oil. Vitality oils are labeled for ingestion but contain the same oil as the non-vitality option.
Daily Habits with Nutmeg
Add Nutmeg to your daily health and stress reduction routines.
Add Nutmeg Vitality to Thieves toothpaste or Thieves Mouthwash to freshen breath.
- Organic castor oil
- 25 drops Nutmeg
- 20 drops Clove
- 20 drops Frankincense
- 20 drops Rosemary
Apply over the lower back every morning and before bed each evening!
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 15 drops each Nutmeg, Clove, & Cinnamon Bark
- 20 drops Tangerine
- Distilled water
Use Nutmeg to soothe sore muscles and support the airways.
- 20 drops Nutmeg
- 15 drops Lemon
- 15 drops Lavender
- 15 drops R.C.
- V-6 Vegetable Complex or carrier of choice
Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
- 15 drops Nutmeg
- 15 drops Peppermint
- 15 drops Frankincense
- 15 drops Copaiba
- 1 cup solid coconut oil or a mix of coconut oil and organic shea butter
Diffuse
Nutmeg is a warm, spicy scent that plays a crucial role in so many fall and holiday blends, but this oil is great all year long. Use Nutmeg to add some spice to your favorite combinations!
Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Nutmeg + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 3 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
Chai Latte - 3 drops Cinnamon Bark + 3 drops Clove + 2 drops Nutmeg + 2 drops Cardamom + 2 drops Vanilla
Morning Stroll - 3 drops Nutmeg + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Lemon + 2 drops Peppermint
Join us in using Nutmeg and Nutmeg Vitality essential oil this month and beyond. Want to try Nutmeg 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
Thieves Essential Oil Spotlight
If there were only one oil we could have in our arsenal, it would probably be Thieves essential oil blend. This blend of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils smells like a warm cup of chai and is a powerhouse when it comes to our health and our homes! Just a Drop of Thieves
- Cleansing when applied topically
- Diffuse to create a fresh, healthy environment
- Provides immune system support
- Cleansing to the digestive system
- Source of antioxidants
Why we Love Thieves
Thieves is THE oil for immune support. We're talking what you want to reach for daily to give your body a little extra boost and definitely what you want to reach for when your defenses start to go down. A quick PubMed search for the individual oils in this blend will have you convinced that these oils can be a powerful tool for our health!
Thieves Background
Formulated by Young Living founder, D. Gary Young, this blend was created from research recorded in the archives of the British Museum library about a group of 14th century European perfumers and spice traders who rubbed oils on themselves while they robbed the dead and dying. The first essential oil blend to be scientifically evaluated in a university research laboratory, Thieves has a rich, spicy aroma, and is a key ingredient in the Thieves Home Collection – your go to for an invigorating clean and healthy home.
Key Constituents
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties.
- Eugenol - known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support as well as antimicrobial activity
- Eucalyptol - has a calming effect when applied in aromatherapy; may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial effects; supports airway opening.
- Linalool - supports stress relief and uplifts the mood
Thieves & Emotions
Thieves is a powerhouse for our health, both physical and emotional. This makes a lot of sense since our emotions are closely linked with our physical health. When we are sick our energy is low, we struggle with brain fog and lethargy. Thieves can help us there! Rosemary, Clove, and Cinnamon are all wonderful for helping combat brain fog, clearing the mind, and energizing our spirits. Diffuse, apply, add to an Epsom salt bath.
Thieves is a wonderful choice when you need to help promote clarity. If you're feeling uncertain or unfocused, the blend of oils in Thieves can be helpful. Dilute and apply it over the throat or over the liver.
Product Options
Thieves Essential Oil blend is also infused into a line of home and personal care items that are staples in our homes:
- Thieves Household Cleaner
- Thieves Hand Soap
- Thieves Dishwasher Soap
- Thieves Dish Soap
- Thieves Laundry Soap
- Oral Care products
- Thieves Mouthwash
- and more
Note: Thieves and Thieves Vitality are the same essential oil. Vitality oils are labeled for ingestion but contain the same oil as the non-vitality option.
Daily Habits with Thieves
Thieves is one of our favorite oils to use in our homes and health routines.
Thieves Vitality:Use Thieves Vitality in your wellness and cooking routines:
- Add a drop to oatmeal, granola, or other cereal to elevate your breakfast and help cleanse the digestive system.
- Add 1-2 drops to a shot of NingXia Red for a quick spicy boost.
- Take in a capsule to help support the immune system.
- Put a drop in your morning juice, tea, or coffee or add 1-2 drops to coffee ground before brewing.
Make ‘Thieves Tea' to boost the immune system or when you feel that tingle in the back of your throat.
- Add a drizzle of raw honey to a large mug
- Add 1 drop each Thieves & Lemon Vitality
- Add hot water and/or herbal tea bag and steep.
Make up your own Thieves & Honey Throat Coat. Heat up the water and honey together until liquid then add in the oils. Stir together and serve on a spoon. Make sure the liquid isn't too hot or close to boiling before adding oils.
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp water
- 2 drops Thieves Vitality
- 3 drops Lemon
Thieves Essential Oil:
Add Thieves to your natural home care routine:
- Add a few drops to dryer balls for the fresh smelling laundry.
- Add a few drops to your dishwater or dishwasher to eliminate odors and boost cleaning.
- 1 1/2 cup epsom salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 30 drops Thieves (or mix Thieves and Lemon)
Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
To use: add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
- 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 20 drops each Thieves, Lavender, Lemon
- Filtered water
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops each Tangerine, Lemon
- 20 drops Thieves
- Filtered water
- 20 drops Thieves
- 10 drops Lemon or Grapefruit (optional)
- Splash organic witch hazel
- Fill with filtered water
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup salt
- 30 drops Thieves
- 20 drops Lemon (optional)
Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Use Thieves in your wellness & acute care routines:
- Dilute and apply to the bottom of your feet during cold winter months.
- Dilute and apply to the bottoms of your kids' feet in the morning and for a great day at school. We love to make rollers for this!
- Diffuse this cleansing blend any time of day, either alone or with other immune supporting favorites.
- Add Thieves to an epsom salt bath for a gentle detox or use more in a more concentrated way when your defenses go down.
Make a simple chest rub to support the airways:
- ½ cup solid coconut oil
- 20 drops Thieves
- 15 drops R.C. or Raven, 20 drops Lemon (optional)
Apply to the chest and back as desired.
Make a Wellness Roll-on. In a 10mL roller bottle, add:
- 25 drops Thieves
- 10-20 drops each Lemon, Frankincense, Pine, Geranium, Oregano (optional)
- Top with carrier.
Apply morning and evening or more frequently for acute needs.
Add Thieves to your skin, hair and self care routines:
- Sprinkle a few drops in your shower with some epsom salt for an awakening shower steam in the morning.
Give your tired feet some love with this Lemon Herb Foot Scrub.
- 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp of Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 3 drops each Thieves, Lemon
Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Bath Soak.
- ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ½ cup magnesium flakes
- 12 drops Thieves
- 8 drops Cedarwood
- 5 drops Lemon
- 5 drops Frankincense
Try this tingly Thieves Lip Scrub for soft, happy lips. Whip coconut oil with a mixer, then add in sugar and essential oils and mix again. Store in a glass jar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel.
- 7 drops Vanilla
- 5 drops Thieves
- ¼ cup White Sugar
- ¼ cup Coconut Oil
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 spicy, supporting aroma of Thieves!
After School - 4 drops each Thieves, Tangerine, & R.C. or Raven
Snickerdoodle - 4 drops Thieves + 5 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Vanilla
Deep Breathe - 3 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Thieves + 3 drops Frankincense
Well Rested - 4 drops Thieves + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Cedarwood
Crisp Breeze - 3 drops each Thieves, Grapefruit, & Bergamot + 2 drops Orange
Open Windows - 4 drops Thieves, Citrus Fresh + 3 drops each Lime
Join us in using Thieves and Thieves Vitality essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Thieves essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.
As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
