How to Use March's Gifts with Purchase - 2023

How to use March's
Gifts with Purchase


We are doing a little spring cleaning this March, from our homes to our thoughts to our wellness routines. And you can nurture these daily routines with some of our plant-based essentials for free! Brighten up your space with the Lushious Lemon blend, boost your post-workout smoothie with Golden Turmeric, and relish in your evening self-care routine with Orange Rose Hip Tea and BALANCE cleanser!

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!

ORANGE ROSE HIP BLACK TEA

Water your self-care routine with Steeped Vitality Orange Rose Hip Black Tea, a full-bodied black tea that combines Assam and pu'erh teas with organic herbs and roots for a warm, comforting infusion to your spring mornings or slow evenings.
BALANCE Cleanser

Previously known as Orange Blossom Facial Wash, BALANCE Cleanser is step one of this skincare system. BALANCE Cleanser prevents breakouts and clogged pores by removing excess dirt and oil, while also helping to maintain the natural moisture barrier. This gentle foaming gel is safe for everyday use, relying on non-stripping ingredients to condition and moisturize to help your skin feel balanced.

Key Ingredients
  • Aloe vera powder, orange peel extract, and orange flower extract - these ingredients condition, soothe, and moisturize skin
  • Copaiba, andiroba, and acia oils - sustainably sourced from the Amazon, these oils may help control excess sebum.
  • Glycerin - this ingredient functions as a humectant that draws moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate, smooth, and protect the skin.
  • Naturally derived, gentle surfactants - These ingredients gently cleanse without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier, while also helping to maintain a healthy microbiome.
  • Proprietary essential oil blend - BALANCE by Young Living utilizes an exclusive blend of Lavender, Patchouli, Lemon Peel, and Rosemary essential oil that helps support oily and blemish-prone skin.
Formulated to help you skin maintain a healthy biome, this cleanser will have you saying hello to a happy, balanced-feeling complexion. Pair BALANCE Mattifying Lotion with BLANCE Dual-Phase Toner and BALANCE Cleanser to get the best results.

to Use
Gently squeeze a small amount into the palm of your hand and massage it into wet skin. Rinse throughly and pat dry, repeating both morning and night.

Learn more about the BALANCE by Young Living line of skin care products on this blog post.
Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend

Lushious Lemon is an exclusive Young Living scent that combines Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Ylang Ylang premium essential oils. 

Bath & Body Works has nothing on this incredible scent! Lushious Lemon essential oil blend can rival any candle in its ability to freshen a space, and it comes without all the toxins of a scented candle. Plus, this bright, happy blend is infused into a hand soap and a hand lotion, so we get all the good stuff and none of the bad!

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

Household

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Make this Sunny Days perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Grapefruit, & Bergamot
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Whip up a Spring Blossom room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10 drops Tangerine or Orange
  • 10 drops Joy or Gernaium
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with water
Diffuse
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit. We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the bright, fresh scent of Lushious Lemon.

  • Good morning - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Peppermint
  • Fresh Flowers - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops each Geranium & Grapefruit
  • Greenhouse - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Cypress
  • Cloudy Day - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Vetiver
  • Fresh Rain - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Clove
You can find more about this amazing essential oil blend on the March 2022 Oil Spotlight blog post.
Golden Turmeric


Turmeric 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 its incredible powerhouse ingredients.

Daily Habits with Golden Turmeric

  • Mix ½ teaspoon in 6–8 ounces of water, juice, or milk of choice once daily
  • Drink at nighttime as part of your wind-down routine
  • Combine with water, ice, 1 drop of Cardamom Vitality essential oil, and 2 ounces of NingXia Red for a delicious wellness drink
  • Add to a green smoothie (it's delicious with the Vanilla Spice Protein Powder)
  • Steep Spiced Turmeric Vitality Tea and add ½ teaspoon of Golden Turmeric for a cozy nighttime drink
Start your day with a Golden Milk Latte (full recipe is here)
  • ½ Tsp Golden Turmeric powder
  • 8 oz milk of choice
  • 1 drop Cardamom Vitality
  • 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
  • Swish of Cinnamon Bark Vitality (insert a toothpick into the bottle, then swirl it around in the milk)
  • Dash of ground cinnamon for garnish
  • Option to froth some of the milk and essential oils in an electric frother for delicious foam! 
    Heat the milk on medium low, then stir in Golden Turmeric powder and add essential oils. Stir gently, then top with a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Make a Turmeric Clay Mask (adapted from Hello Glow):
  • 1/2 teaspoon Golden Turmeric Powder
  • 2 Tbsp flour of choice or ground oats
  • 3 Tbsp full fat yogurt or milk
  • A few drops of honey
  • 3 drops Manuka essential oil
  • 3 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Mix flour, turmeric, honey and milk to make a paste. Add essential oils. Apply a thin layer to your face and let it dry for 10-15 minutes (see below for guidelines). Rinse and scrub gently to remove.
While the powerful antioxidants present in turmeric impart that vibrant yellow color, be aware that this same color can stick around a little too long.  A good rule of thumb to follow is the one minute rule — if you notice no discoloration after sixty seconds, leave on for another four minutes. Test again, and keep it on all the way until 10 or 15 minutes, which should be the max for most products and at-home solutions.

For more about Golden Turmeric (April 2022 and October 2022) and on other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.
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

DIYs with Thieves - March 2023

DIYs with Theives

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 is a powerhouse when it comes to our health and our homes, and these DIYs are ones we reach for time and again. 

Beauty DIYs with Thieves

Fresh Breath Spray Whip up this freshening spray and keep it in your bag to freshen up your breath anytime you need it! 
  • 10mL glass spray bottle 
  • 2 drops Spearmint Vitality
  • 1 drop Thieves Vitality
  • Splash Thieves Mouthwash
  • Fill with filtered water
  • Shake well before use.
DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts
  • 1 Cup Baking Soda 
  • 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt  
  • 30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s) (Thieves, Lemon, Raven, Eucalyptus, Peppermint in any combination or alone)
  • Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicone mold  
  • Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water. Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well. Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
  • To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Lemon Herb Foot Scrub
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.
Herbal Bath Soak
Make this simple herbal soak or a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC: 
Immune Boost Bath Soak
Try this recipe whenever you feel your defenses going down.
Thieves Lip Scrub
This simple DIY is great for soft, tingly 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.
Natural Deodorant Spray
Herbal Oatmeal Bath Soak
This Herbal-Oatmeal Bath Soak is simple, inexpensive, and packed with amazing skin benefits. Oats help soothe and repair dry, itchy, and irritated skin, making them a staple in many all-natural beauty products!
  • 1 cup epsom salt 
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup baking soda 
  • 5 drops Thieves essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Grind oats in a food processor or coffee grinder into a fine flour-like texture, then mix all ingredients in a bowl until oils are evenly distributed. Store in a glass jar and use about 1 cup of mixture per bath. Create a pouch for your mixture using a sock or pantyhose to reduce floating oatmeal flakes in your bath.
DIY Lotion Bar
Give your skin some much-deserved love! This DIY lotion bar uses the warmth of your body to melt natural emollients and essential oils into the skin to smooth, moisturize and hydrate dry hands, heels, elbows, and more.
  • ½ cup extra-virgin coconut oil
  • ½ cup beeswax
  • ¼ cup shea butter
  • ¼ cup cocoa butter 
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Thieves essential oils OR 20-25 drops oil(s) of choice
  • Optional: dried lavender buds and lemon zest for exfoliation
  • Materials: 16-ounce measuring cup, Medium-sized saucepan, Silicone molds or muffin tin
  • Combine coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and cocoa butter in a 16-ounce glass measuring cup. Place in a pot with water that rises halfway up the measuring cup.  Bring water to a boil, stirring frequently until ingredients are completely melted, then remove measuring cup from the pot.
  • Add dried lavender and lemon zest, if desired. Add essential oils and stir until completely combined. Immediately pour into molds and let sit overnight. Once cooled, remove the lotion from the molds. Store in a cool, dry place.
Household DIYs with Thieves

DIY Laundry Scent Booster
Freshen up your laundry with this simple DIY!
  • 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.
Mattress & Upholstery Spray
Use this spray when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening. It's great for those who struggle with allergies too! 
Carpet Purifying Powder
Give your carpets and rugs a daily refresh before vacuuming with this simple DIY! 
  • 4 oz glass jar 
  • 1 cup baking soda 
  • ½ cup fine sea salt 
  • 10 drops each Thieves, Lemon essential oils
  • Add baking soda and salt to a jar, and mix well. Add essential oils, stir, then place the top on the jar and shake well. Optional: use a small knife or drill to make small holes in the top of the jar. Sprinkle onto carpets and let sit 10-15 minutes before vacuuming! 
DIY Commode Spray
Stop bathroom odors before they get embarrassing with this DIY Commode Spray. Whether you're home alone, sharing a hotel room, or hosting a dinner party, spritz this toilet spray before you go to block those bowl-bouncing odors.  
  • 8 ounce glass spray bottle 
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin 
  • 6 teaspoons rubbing alcohol 
  • Approximately 6 ounces distilled water
  • 2 teaspoons Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30-40 drops each Thieves, Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils OR oil(s) of choice
  • Combine essential oils and vegetable glycerin in a spray bottle. Add rubbing alcohol and Thieves Household Cleaner; mix well. Fill to the top with distilled water. Shake well until thoroughly combined. Store on the back of the commode for easy use!
  • To use: Shake well, then spray 3-6 times into the toilet bowl before you go. Do your business and flush as usual.
DIY Scented Sachets
In the rush of our daily routines, we often pass by mundane spaces like our lingerie drawer or linen closet without a second thought. Making something sweet-smelling for these nooks and crannies will produce a simple pleasure to greet you each time you open a drawer or cupboard in your home.
  • ½ cup uncooked rice
  • ¼ cup Epsom salt 
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds 
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide (or go green and use an old sock, fabric scraps, etc.)
  • 40 drops total essential oil(s) of choice: Lavender, Thieves, Eucalyptus, Lemon
  • In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your pouch. Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
DIY Cleaning Fizzies
Make these simple and versatile cleaning fizzies to add some plant-power to your cleaning routine! 
  • 1 cup baking soda 
  • ½ cup citric acid 
  • ½ cup cornstarch 
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 40 drops essential oils (Thieves, Lemon, Lavender, Tangerine)
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or small silicone mold 
    • Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
    • Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    • Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    • Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    • Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
      To Use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIYs with Thieves, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Gift with Purchase! - March 2023

March's gifts with Purchase


We are doing a little spring cleaning this March, from our homes to our thoughts to our wellness routines. And you can nurture these daily routines with some of our plant-based essentials for free! Brighten up your space with the Lushious Lemon blend, boost your post-workout smoothie with Golden Turmeric, and relish in your evening self-care routine with Orange Rose Hip Tea and BALANCE cleanser!

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!

Check out the goodies from March's Gift with Purchase as we refresh and renew with us this month as we usher in the beginning of Spring.
During the month of March

As a thank you, say hello to 10 Loyalty Rewards points towards your favorite items for focusing on self care and nourishing your mind and body! Use your points to find some fresh favorites for your new year!

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

If you're asking what should I order?! We have you covered!

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with a Thieves Home Loyalty Bundle (Bundle Spotlight blog post), a NingXia Red Combo pack, and a bottle of of Lavender OR this amazing list below and get a TON of incredible products to spring clean your home and wellness routine.

Plus get Golden Turmeric powder, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend, Steeped Vitality Orange Rose Hip Black Tea, BALANCE Cleanser and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points (on top of the points. you will earning from your order)!!
190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more, you will receive Steeped Vitality Orange Rose Hip Black Tea. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a BALANCE Cleanser and 10 extra points.


Water your self-care routine with Steeped Vitality Orange Rose Hip Black Tea, a full-bodied black tea that combines Assam and pu'erh teas with organic herbs and roots for a warm, comforting infusion to your spring mornings or slow evenings.



Get a fresh start each day by cleansing your skin with BALANCE by Young Living Cleanser's gentle, foaming gel that deep cleans pores and reduces surface oils for healthy-looking skin.

Note: Loyalty Orders only
250 PV Orders

With a 250PV order or more, you will receive a free Lushious Lemon essential oil blend and all of the above.


Invite in the exciting energy of spring with Lushious Lemon essential oil blend. This bright citrusy blend helps neutralize unwanted odors with notes of Lemon Myrtle and Lemon, the fresh, floral scent of Ylang Ylang, and the cool, inviting aroma of Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus.

Find more about this yummy essential oil blend on the Oil Spotlight blog post.
300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free Golden Turmeric and all of the above!


As you refresh and renew your wellness habits, try adding Golden Turmeric powder to your routine! This super healthy drink treats your whole body by supporting its natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion. It's a great choice for anyone!

Check out this blog post for all the amazing benefits of Golden Turmeric Supplement.
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 March.

Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!
FAQs:
What is Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Order at least 50 PV to qualify for Loyalty Reward Points. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 300 PV) 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
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

How to Use February's Gifts with Purchase - 2023

How to use February's
Gifts with Purchase


While the term self-care gets a bad wrap sometimes, we are here to make true self-care a priority. Nurturing daily practices that nourish both body and mind will take you far with your health! And while we do love a good epsom salt bath, there is even more to self-care than that.

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!
Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion

Lushious Lemon is an exclusive Young Living scent that combines Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Ylang Ylang premium essential oils with other naturally derived ingredients to hydrate hands  

  • Pampers dry skin, including problem areas like elbows, hands, and heels
  • Features mango butter from Indian mangoes to hydrate and protect the skin's natural moisture barrier, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth 
  • Includes watermelon seed oil to absorb quickly and protect against signs of premature aging
  • Formulated to be vegan friendly and cruelty free
You can find more about this amazing smelling lotion on this blog post.
BLOOM Essential Oil Blend

The BLOOM essential oil blend is chock full of incredible oils for skincare and hydration, plus it smells incredible! Vetiver, Blue Cypress, Davana, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Clove, Jasmine, Carrot Seed, Spearmint, Geranium, and Sacred Frankincense combine to create a luxurious, sophisticated scent that you will love.

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

Add a drop to your daily moisturizer or make a Daily Glow Serum. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 40 drops BLOOM essential oil blend
  • 30 drops Geranium Bourbon
  • 20 drops Frankincese
  • Optional add-ins: 20 drops each Copaiba, Myrrh, Manuka or Blue Tansy
  • Fill with Jojoba oil or Argan oil
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops BLOOM
  • 15 drops Tangerine & Grapefruit
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and coconut butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - BLOOM, Frankincense, Lavender & Patchouli alone or in combination
  • 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 and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Diffuse this fresh blend alone or with just about anything!
Citrus Burst - 4 drops each BLOOM, Tangerine, & Grapefruit
Flower Garden - 4 drops each BLOOM, Tangerine, & Lavender
Keep Calm - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops BLOOM
Grounded - 4 drops BLOOM, 3 drops each Lavender & Roman Chamomile
IlluminEyes

IlluminEyes is an incredible eye health supplement featuring lutein and zeaxanthin that helps reduce eye strain, protects eyes from damaging blue light, and maintains vibrant skin.
Learn more about Thieves Household Cleaner:

  • Protects eyes from damaging blue light
  • Helps protect and maintain proper eye health
  • Helps support vision in low-light settings and reduce eye fatigue and eye strain*
  • May help reduce eye health deterioration common with age
  • Maintains healthy-looking skin
Learn more about IlluminEyes in the Supplement Spotlight from April 2021.
Coconut Lime Body Butter

Nourish your skin with Coconut-Lime Replenishing Body Butter - made with coconut oil and citrus premium essential oils to moisturize dry skin, including problem areas such as elbows, hands, and heels.

Grab this body butter to keep skin soft, smooth and hydrated all season long. Its great for everyday use and extra lovely after some time in the dry cold winter air.
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

Bergamot Oil Spotlight - Feb 2023

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 & 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 is also found in: 
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:
Add Bergamot to your daily skincare and self-care routine

Make a Happy Heart roller for daily cardiovascular support:
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 20 drops Bergamot
  • 15 drops each Lavender, Cypress, & Rosemary
  • Carrier of choice
Add to your moisturizer or make this Daily Glow Serum: 
  • 2 oz dropper bottle
  • 10 each drops Frankincense, Sandalwood, & Bergamot
  • Carrier of choice
Make a Cologne Roller:
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 15 drops Bergamot & Valor
  • 10 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Carrier of choice
Make a Keep Calm roller and apply it frequently throughout the day. Apply over the heart, wrists, neck, chest as desired.
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 10 drops each Valor, Frankincense, Stress Away, & Bergamot 
  • Fill with carrier
Use Bergamot in an after shave oil or balm:
  • 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

Gift with Purchase! - Feb 2023

February's gifts with Purchase


While the term self-care gets a bad wrap sometimes, we are here to make true self-care a priority. Nurturing daily practices that nourish both body and mind will take you far with your health! And while we do love a good epsom salt bath, there is even more to self-care than that.

This month you can snag some of our self-care favorites for free! Plus, if the winter blues have you feeling down, you can mentally escape to the tropics while winter does its worst outside!

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 February's 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from February's Gift with Purchase to focus on self care and nourishing your mind and body.
During the month of February

As a thank you, say hello to 10 Loyalty Rewards points towards your favorite items for focusing on self care and nourishing your mind and body! Use your points to find some fresh favorites for your new year!

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

If you're asking what should I order?! We have you covered!

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with a 15 mL bottle of Bergamot plus the items on the "Winter Wellness Box' listed below, and get IluminEyes, Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion, BLOOM essential oil blend, and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points!!

190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more , you will receive Lushious Lemon Lotion, BLOOM essential oil blend, and all of the above.


Indulge with Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion! Our signature scent combines Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Ylang Ylang premium essential oils, along with many other naturally derived ingredients to leave your skin feeling hydrated.

You can find more about this amazing smelling lotion on this blog post.



What better way to start a self-care routine than by stimulating your senses with BLOOM by Young Living essential oil blend? Diffuse its aroma to create a fresh, nurturing environment or apply it as a rich, floral perfume.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250PV order or more, you will receive a free IlluminEyes and all of the above.


Protect your eyes from damaging blue light and support your visual performance with IlluminEyes.

Find more about this eye-supporting supplement on the Supplement Spotlight blog post.
300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free Coconut Lime Body Butter and all of the above!


Nourish your skin with Coconut-Lime Replenishing Body Butter - made with coconut oil and citrus premium essential oils to moisturize dry skin, including problem areas such as elbows, hands, and heels.
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 February.

Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!
FAQs:
What is Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Order at least 50 PV to qualify for Loyalty Reward Points. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 300PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

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

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

Elemi Oil Spotlight - January 2023

Elemi
Essential Oil Spotlight

OOTM
Elemi essential oil comes from the same botanical family as Frankincense and Myrrh and has similar properties and benefits—from skin care to aromatic use during prayer or meditation. This is a wonderful oil to add to your collection!


Just a Drop of Elemi

  • A trusty alternative to Frankincense, with a similar grounding and balancing aroma
  • Supports a balanced, even complexion
  • Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes
  • Can be used with massage after exercise to soothe fatigued muscles and joints
Background

Elemi essential oil comes from the gum resin collected from the elemi tree, a large evergreen species native to the Philippines, and its name comes from an Arabic phrase that means “above and below.” Elemi essential oil offers a woodsy, fresh, incense-like aroma that is great for meditation and grounding. 

Elemi has been used traditionally in Europe for the skin. It is highly regarded for reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, supporting healthy skin, and for soothing muscles after exercise. It is also wonderful for promoting heart health.

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

  • Limonene
  • Alpha-phellandrene
  • Elemol, Sabinene
  • Elemicin
  • Alpha-terpineol
Product Options
Davana is a key ingredient in:
Wellness Habits with Elemi

Add Elemi to your wellness roller and use daily to support the immune system. Great additions include Thieves, Pine, Oregano, Lemon and Geranium essential oils.

Give tired muscles some TLC with a simple epsom salt and Elemi bath soak or use Elemi with V-6 Carrier oil for a massage.

Skincare & Beauty with Elemi

Use it as a spot treatment on blemishes and minor skin imperfections. Make a DIY Facial Serum. To a 2 oz dropper bottle, add:
  • 30 drops Elemi
  • Optional 10-15 drops each: Myrrh, Blue Tansy, Cedarwood (for dry skin), Geranium (for brightening), Manuka
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (not just 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 
  • 40 drops essential oils: Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination
  • 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.
Make this Winter Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
  • 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 (Elemi, Cedarwood, Lavender, alone or in combo!)
  • Soap molds
    Step 1 - 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 
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak:
  • ¼ cup magnesium flakes
  • ¼ cup organic oats, ground
  • 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 10 drops each Elemi, Cedarwood, Lavender 
  • Mix together and add to bath water. Then add ¼ cup ACV to the water and gently mix.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 
  • 3 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Elemi
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove towel and wipe off scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Make a DIY Roll-on 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 Cedarwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Elemi 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.
ROLLER BLENDS WITH ELEMI

Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Elemi
  • 10 drops Cedarwood
  • 5 drops Peppermint
    Fill with a carrier of choice. Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently. 
Make a Happy Heart Roller:
  • 10 drops Juniper (encourages circulation)
  • 10 drops Eucalyptus Globulus (supports healthy blood pressure and inflammation levels)
  • 10 drops Lavender (calming)
  • 10 drops Elemi (supports cardiovascular system)
  • 10 drops Marjoram (supports healthy blood pressure)
    Combine essential oils in an empty glass roller bottle and top with your favorite carrier oil. Apply over heart and the bottom of feet... center being the vita flex point for health. Inhaling these oils are also helpful for someone who has experienced a heart episode to support emotions.
Make a Sweet Dreams sleep roller:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Elemi
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over to the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Diffuse
Diffuse this earthy oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home:

Zen Space - 5 drops Elemi, 3 drops Sage, 3 drops Lavender
Sweet Dreams - 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Elemi
Calm & Collected - 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint, Lemon, & Elemi
At Home Spa - 4 drops Elemi, 3 drops each Lavender & Eucalyptus 
Morning Routine - 4 drops each Elemi & Valor, 3 drops Tangerine


Join us in using Elemi essential oil this month and beyond. Want to try Elemi 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

Lemon Oil Spotlight - Jan 2023

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.
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
.
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!”
Want to try Lemon 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

CBD Beauty Boost Spotlight - Jan 2023

CBD Beauty Boost Spotlight

Looking for a way to elevate your everyday skincare routine? Wanting to give your skin some TLC without the price tag of the spa? 

Say hello to the ultimate in daily luxury - CBD Beauty Boost! Pure CBD + rose essential oil = luxe!! This combo is amazing for an even skin tone and reducing fine lines and wrinkles and feels so incredible on your skin.

Why We Love CBD Beauty Boost

  • Infused with rose essential oil
  • Helps calm and soothe skin 
  • Moisturizes skin
  • Helps reduce the appearance of redness, fine lines, and wrinkles
  • Boosts skin's natural glow
  • Ideal for all skin types
  • Meets Young Living's Seed to Seal quality standards
Love Your Skin

Your skin is your largest organ, and the state of your skin can tell you a lot about your body's needs. Your skin is exposed to everything the day brings - heat, cold, sun, wind, environmental toxins, household toxins, and more. So we need to do everything we can to show our skin (and our bodies!) some TLC.

Sadly conventional products are chock full of synthetic ingredients that wreak havoc on the body, especially over time, disrupting hormones, causing allergies (often low-level so we barely notice!), and filling our systems with chemicals that cause damage over time. Switching from conventional, chemical-laden beauty products is a great, simple step in the right direction!

Young Living products contain NO synthetic ingredients. NO hormone disruptors. NO artificial colorings. And you can bet that every ingredient used is of the highest quality. 

Nature's Ultra CBD products are crafted using a blend of high-quality CBD isolate and Young Living essential oils. These world-class ingredients combine to form Young Living's exclusive Smart Spectrum CBD. CBD Beauty Boost contains a combination of pure, potent CBD, tamanu oil, grapeseed oil, and rose essential oil for a truly luxurious experience! In fact, it's so luxurious that each dropper of CBD Beauty Boost contains the essential oils from one full Damask rose. 

This blend of CBD, rose essential oil, tamanu oil, and grapeseed oil works to maintain an even skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Just one daily dropper of this Smart Spectrum blend will moisturize your skin and promote a youthful glow. Nature's Ultra CBD Beauty Boost is ideal for all skin types, so no matter what your needs are, CBD Beauty Boost can help!

Key Ingredients

  • CBD - Pure, potent CBD with 0.0% THC
  • Rose Essential Oil - Beautiful, luxurious floral oil that beautifies, soothes, and moisturizes the skin to promote a youthful appearance
  • Tamanu Oil - Smooth, nutty oil rich in fatty acids to improve the appearance of the skin and promote an even skin tone
  • Grapeseed Oil: Oil rich in omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants to absorb quickly without leaving the skin feeling oily
To Use

Add 1-2 droppers to your hand and apply evenly to your face, neck, chest, or anywhere you could use a moisturizing boost! For best results, shake well before using and mix with your favorite Young Living beauty products. Make a DIY Beauty Serum like the one below and use morning and evening! 

DIY Glow Up Serum

This is the ultimate in skincare and rivals any of the high-end beauty serums and products, yet it is completely plant-based and natural!

  • 20 drops Frankincense, Myrrh
  • 10 drops Blue Tansy
  • Optional - 10 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood (for dry skin)
  • Optional - 5 drops Lavender (for oily skin)
  • 5 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost
  • Carrier oil of choice (jojoba oil for normal to mixed skin, argan oil for dry skin, hazelnut oil for oily skin.)
Join us this month as we turn our focus inward to nourish ourselves and families, and create a solid foundation of self-care and nourishing rhythms for the year to come. Want to try CBD Beauty Boost, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Gift with Purchase! - Jan 2023

January's gifts with Purchase


This year, we are taking a cue from nature and making January a season of slowness and rest. The animals are hibernating, the plants are dormant, and we are turning inward to nourish ourselves and families and create a solid foundation for the year to come.

As you contemplate the lessons of 2022 and the exciting possibility of the year to come, take time to connect to your best self and set your intention for your best year yet. Stock upon all your winter essentials and get some of our favorites for free!

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!

Check out the goodies from January's Gift with Purchase to focus inwards and support your health for the start of a new year.
During the month of January

As a thank you, say hello to 10 Loyalty Rewards points towards your favorite items for kicking off your 2023 right! Use your points to find some fresh favorites for your new year!

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 Winter Wellness Essentials list below, and get a Satin Facial Scrub, a 15 mL Lavender, Super Vitamin D, and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points!!

190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more , you will receive a free 15 mL Lavender essential oil, Super Vitamin D tablets and all of the above.


Reach for Lavender, your relaxing gym or wind-down companion, and create a tranquil environment at home or on the go. Diffuse this oil during yoga or meditation, add it to your favorite cleaning recipes and DIYs, and use it for a long soak in the tub to soothe winter skin. 




Have two of these fruity, easy-dissolve tablets each day to help support a healthy immune system and combat the winter blues!

250 PV Orders

With a 250PV order or more, you will receive a free Mint Satin Facial Scrub and all of the above.


Start or end your day with a spa moment just for you. This gentle exfoliant invigorates the skin and brightens the appearance of your complexion, leaving you with the look of an even skin tone. Make it part of your daily winter routine for true self-care!
300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL Acceptance essential oil blend and all of the above!


Diffuse or dilute and apply Acceptance blend to tackle your new goals with an open and positive mindset.
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 January.
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As Always, I'm here to support you.
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer

Winter Handbook 2023

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 BLUES

According 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 BLENDS

Winter 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 RECIPES

Winter 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!

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

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

Believe Oil Spotlight - Dec 2022

Believe Essential Oil Spotlight

Believe essential oil blend is a combination of Idaho Grand Fir, Coriander, Bergamot, Frankincense, Idaho Blue Spruce, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium that is wonderful anytime of year and especially lovely during the winter months! This blend of tree oils is a favorite for feelings of faith, inner strength, and connection.

Just a Drop of Believe

  • Has a woodsy, refreshing, slightly floral aroma
  • Includes wonderfully grounding tree oils
  • Helps encourage feelings of faith, strength, and vitality
  • Is a great way to get the benefits of tree oils in a blend
Key Ingredients

  • Idaho Grand Fir - This tree oil has a refreshing aroma that evokes the nostalgia of smelling a freshly cut Christmas tree. It is a grounding oil that is wonderful for meditation, the respiratory system, and has been used to support the immune system and healthy skin.
  • Coriander - Coriander is a spice oil that contains antioxidants and may provide digestive support, immune support, and has cleansing properties.
  • Bergamot - This citrus oil has an aroma that is both uplifting and calming, and it has cleansing and purifying properties. 
  • Frankincense - Frankincense has been used for over 3,000 years for many things - immune support, beauty and skincare, and emotional health.
  • Idaho Blue Spruce - This tree oil soothes tired muscles when applied topically with massage, supports healthy testosterone levels, and has a grounding aroma.
  • Ylang Ylang - This floral oil is traditionally known for its romantic appeal. It has a calming and balancing aroma that is uplifting, and it also promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin and shiny hair.
  • Geranium - This floral oil is commonly used in perfumes for its uplifting aroma, and it is incredible for skincare needs.
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Linalool
  • Beta pinene
  • Alpha pinene
  • Bornyl acetate
Tree Oils & Emotions

Tree oils like spruce and fir contain alpha-pinene, a constituent that helps the mind and body reach a calming, peaceful environment. Tree oils are a wonderful tool for processing feelings of being unimportant, un-nurtured or disempowered. 

Believe contains tree oils plus citrus and floral notes, and it is a great oil blend to reach for when you feel like you are comparing yourself to others, are feeling undervalued or as though your unique voice has no place. The alternate side to feeling unimportant is Empowerment. When we can rest secure in who we are then comparison melts away and our unique blend of magic can shine! 


Daily Habits with Believe

Use as a personal fragrance. Apply to the wrists and neck liberally and frequently. Pair with Bergamot, Cypress or Shutran for a cologne. 

Make a perfume roller. To 10mL roller bottle add:
  • 25 drops Believe
  • 15 drops Tangerine
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Vanilla
  • Fill with carrier oil
Make Scented Pinecone Fire Starters for your cozy winter home.
  • Yarn or twine
  • Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Believe essential oil
    Step 1 - Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
    Step 2 - Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
    Step 3 - Drop 5 drops of essential oil onto the yarn/twine of each pinecone. Place in a basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever you build one.
Make an artificial holiday tree smell like the real thing with these simple hacks: 
  • Add Believe to reed diffuser sticks and place in your tree
  • Drop onto any porous ornaments
Make a simple DIY Tree & Garland Spray and spritz on greenery as desired. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add
  • 30 drops Believe
  • Optional: 15 drops Tangerine
  • Splash witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
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
  • 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.
Make a simple DIY Roll-On Cuticle Oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Believe. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Make these Detox Bath Salts:
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • ½ cup Epsom Salt
  • 20 drops Believe  
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • Optional: 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • Optional: dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary
    Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing add ¼ cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping. 
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil:
  • 4 oz pump bottle
  • 20 drops Believe essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
Use to make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes below or mix it with Lemon or Thieves.

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 Believe
  • 10 drops each Tangerine, Lavender
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.
  • ½ cup Organic uncooked rice 
  • ¼ cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup Dried lavender buds 
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 20 drops each Lavender & Believe essential oil 
  • 10 drops Sage essential oil
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh scent.
    Step 4 - Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener
Use Believe essential oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with warmth - and make a few for your friends and neighbors! Check out the DIY Beeswax Candles blog post for all the details! 

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 grounding, fresh scent of Believe!

Enchanted Forest - 5 drops Believe, 3 drops Tangerine, 2 drops each Cedarwood, Vanilla
Good Vibes - 3 drops each Believe, Tangerine, Sage, Lavender 
Cozy Home - 4 drops Believe, 3 drops each Christmas Spirit, Vanilla

December is all about thanks, giving and the beauty of what is around us. The weather is growing colder, and our natural tendency is to start to slow down a bit.

Join us this month as we turn our focus towards presence and gratitude, taking daily steps to support our bodies and minds during this season! Want to try Believe 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

How to Use Dec's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use December's
Gifts with Purchase

‘Tis the season for gathering with loved ones, slowing down, and leaning into the rest of winter. We are so excited to be getting some favorites this month to help us do just that!  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!
Peace & Calming Essential Oil Blend

Reach for Peace & Calming blend, our beloved combo of Blue Tansy, Orange, Tangerine, Patchouli, and Ylang Ylang essential oils, for a moment of tranquility on the go.

Add a drop to your palms, then breathe with your hands over your nose to help calm and relax your mind and body.

Diffuse in all bedrooms at night to promote restful sleep.

Rub drops on wrists or back of neck to calm anxious thoughts and feelings.

Help tired children wind down busy bodies and minds after active days.

Apply Peace & Calming to the bottoms of feet at night as part of a bedtime ritual for your whole family.

Dilute it with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex for a calming back massage before naps or bed.

Add 4–5 drops to 1 cup of Epsom salt for a centering bath at the start of the day or as part of a calming evening routine.

Add it to Young Living Bath and Shower Gel Base for a cleanser your entire family will love.

Diffuse this calming blend on its own or in one of these combinations:
  • Fresh Air - Citrus Fresh, Peace & Calming, Orange
  • Meditation Space - Peace & Calming, Frankincense, Orange
  • Peace, Be Still - Valor, Peace & Calming
  • Fresh Breeze - Bergamot, Peace & Calming, Jade Lemon
  • Holiday - Peace & Calming, Lime, Tangerine, Lavender
En-R-Gee Essential Oil Blend

This winter, diffuse or dilute and apply En-R-Gee blend as part of your morning routine or use it throughout the day to keep you stimulated, invigorated, and energized. En-R-Gee is a blend of  Rosemary, Juniper, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Balsam Fir, Clove, and Black Pepper essential oils.

This blend is a wonderful blend for the seasons:
Roll this blend over your adrenals and thyroid daily to help keep you energized.

Diffuse En-R-Gee during your morning ritual to jump-start to your day. 

Apply it topically to feel inspired and ready to take on the world. 

Diffuse it while focusing on work or studies and during long drives or late-night study sessions for an invigorating aroma that will help you push through.

Add a couple drops to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into temples, bottoms of feet, or the back of the neck before a challenging activity for an exhilarating scent.
Super C Tablets


Try Super C tablets to help support your immune, respiratory, and circulatory functions all winter long. Fortified with rutin, citrus bioflavonoids, minerals, and an array of premium essential oils, Super C supplement works to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.

Pair Super C with NingXia Red daily for a boost of antioxidants! Add this to your morning routine.
Thieves Wipes

Reach for Thieves Wipes to quickly and conveniently freshen surfaces at home or on the go. Thieves Wipes contain naturally derived, plant-based ingredients for a fast and convenient solution to everyday messes, so you can clean up quickly and get back to your favorite winter activities.

Keep these wipes in your bag or your car for clean hands on the go!

Stash a pack of Thieves Wipes in the bathroom for easy cleaning anytime you need it.
Thieves Cleansing Soap

Thieves Cleansing Soap combines our exclusive Thieves premium essential oil blend with colloidal oatmeal and a luxurious, moisture-rich base for soft, smooth, and refreshed-feeling skin.

Treat your hands to a spiced, creamy lather as our soap cleanses and exfoliates, leaving skin smooth, refreshed, and lightly scented.
Valor Essential Oil Blend

Fight winter's long, cold days with Valor, a blend of Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, and Geranium oils that inspires confidence and courage.

Add a drop to your palms, then breathe with your hands over your nose to promote feelings of courage and confidence.

Diffuse for a grounded environment when relaxing or meditating

Apply over the back and muscles to enhance massage or chiropractic adjustments.

Diffuse and/or wear Valor as a perfume or cologne during work, school, or stressful moments.

Add to diffuser jewelry to provide emotional support throughout the day. This is a great practice for kids with school day or other butterflies! 

Keep your Valor Roll-on in your bag and apply it liberally and frequently.

Diffuse this delicious blend all month long:
  • Inspired - Valor, Lime, Envision
  • Goodnight Moon - Valor, Tangerine, Frankincense
  • Moon & Stars - Valor, Patchouli, Lavender, Tangerine
  • Calm & Collected - Valor, Stress Away
  • Blueberry Pie - Valor, Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Gift with Purchase! - Dec 2022

December's gifts with Purchase


‘Tis the season for colder days, warming up by the fire, and time spent with those you love. Help keep you and yours healthy and happy this season with some of our favorite oils and products - for free!! That's right. Buy the cleaners, supplements, and toiletries you'd already be buying and get LOTS of seasonal goodies for free!

Make the season bright with the scents of Peace & Calming, Valor, and En-R-Gee essential oil blends while you keep your winter wellness game strong with Thieves Cleansing Soap to wash away grime and Super C tablets to support your immune function. Once the guests are gone, grab Thieves Wipes to give your home a fresh start on the new year.

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 December' 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from December's Gift with Purchase to focus inwards and support your health for the start of winter.
During the month of December

For the cherry on the top, say hello to 10 Loyalty Rewards points for shopping for your favorite winter items. Use your points to buy more of your must-have 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 Winter Wellness Essentials list below, and get En-R-Gee, Super C tablets, Thieves Wipes, Thieves Cleaning Soap, and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points!!

190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more , you will receive a free Thieves Cleansing Soap, Thieves Wipes and all of the above. If your order is a Loyalty Rewards order, you'll receive a free 5 mL Valor essential oil blend.


Thieves premium essential oil blend with colloidal oatmeal and a luxurious, moisture-rich base for soft, smooth, and refreshed-feeling skin. Treat your hands to a spiced, creamy lather as our soap cleanses and exfoliates, leaving skin smooth, refreshed, and lightly scented.



Reach for Thieves Wipes to quickly and conveniently freshen surfaces at home or on the go. Thieves Wipes contain naturally derived, plant-based ingredients for a fast and convenient solution to everyday messes, so you can clean up quickly and get back to your favorite winter activities.





Fight winter's long, cold days with Valor, a blend of Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, and Geranium oils that inspires confidence and courage.

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.
250 PV Orders

With a 250PV order or more, you will receive a free 15 mL En-R-Gee essential oil blend, Super C tablets and all of the above.


This winter, diffuse or dilute and apply En-R-Gee blend as part of your morning routine or use it throughout the day to keep you stimulated, invigorated, and energized.



Try Super C tablets to help support your immune, respiratory, and circulatory functions all winter long. Fortified with rutin, citrus bioflavonoids, minerals, and an array of premium essential oils, Super C supplement works to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.
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!


Reach for Peace & Calming blend, our beloved combo of Blue Tansy, Orange, Tangerine, Patchouli, and Ylang Ylang essential oils, for a moment of tranquility on the go.
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 December. 

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.

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 300PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

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

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

Holiday Joy Sale 2022

Just the Best Time for Sales
Black Friday Sale 2022

Celebrate Black Friday and Cyber Monday all week with the Holiday Joy Sale! Get wrapped up in the spirit of giving with up to 65% off of SO many favorites. From essential oil singles and blends to other oil-infused products, diffusers, and Young Living exclusives, you're sure to find the perfect gift to bring wellness and joy to those you love. Plus, when you place a one-time order during the Holiday Joy sale, you'll get a 1-ounce Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer FREE every time. No minimum PV required!

Doorbuster Tips for those of you shopping first thing!
  • There will be a virtual waiting room that goes up at 5:30 am MT, so the site will not be accessible in the US market until we go live at 9 am MT.
  • No need to get online before 9 am, because your spot will not be held until then.
  • Once you're in, you'll have 45 minutes to put together your order and check out
  • When the site is less busy, the waiting room will go away and you'll be able to shop for as long as you need.
Here are some of our must-haves - for all the details below and/or head over to the Young Living site and click on the ‘Holiday Joy Sale'!


image TOP 5 DIFFUSER FAVORITES
Our go-to oils for creating a cozy, festive atmosphere



image TOP 5 GREEN HOME NECESSITIES
Green cleaning favorites for a sparkling winter home.


imageTOP 5 WINTER WELLNESS ESSENTIALS
Our favorites for helping everyone stay healthy



image TOP 5 KIDS FAVORITES
A collection of products for the little oilers.


image TOP 5 FOR SELF-CARE & EMOTIONS
What we reach for to help handle holiday stress.


imageBUNDLE IDEAS

Remember, you can get Black Friday level savings everyday with the Thieves Home or Premium Aroma Loyalty Bundles! 

Cozy Christmas Home Bundle
Now $108! Original retail $211.50

If we had to pick a handful of things to create the coziest winter and holiday home, these would be it! Make Peppermint Twist Thieves Cleaner by adding Peppermint and Vanilla, whip up a DIY Peppermint Coffee Scrub and a Vanillamint Body Butter for yourself or as gifts, and fill your home with the scents of the season!

Walking in Winter Wellness Bundle
Now $120! Original retail $222.37

Stock your wellness toolbox with these winter favorites! Whip up a daily wellness roller with Oregano and Thieves, diffuse R.C. to soothe sinuses, and give your immune system a boost with some Vitamin C and Vitamin D!

Beat the Winter Blues Bundle
Now $115! Original retail $253.30

Winter (and the holidays) can often leave us needing a little extra boost, and these oils are the ones we reach for to give us a hand! Diffuse any of them all season long, use them as a personal fragrance, add to bath salts, diffuse while journaling - just get them on and around you this season!

IMAGE50% OFF ESSENTIAL OILS & BLENDS
  • Acceptance, 5 mL
  • Believe, 5 mL
  • BLOOM, 5 mL
  • Blue Cypress, 5 mL
  • Clarity, 5 mL
  • Clary Sage, 5 mL (Feb 2022 Oil Spotlight)
  • Copaiba, 15 mL 
  • Dragon Time, 5 mL
  • Ecuadorian Oregano, 15 mL
  • Envision, 5 mL
  • Eucalyptus Globulus, 15 mL
  • Fennel, 15 mL
  • Frankincense, 5 mL (July 2021 Oil Spotlight)
  • Geranium, 15 mL
  • Inspiration, 5 mL
  • Journey On, 5 mL
  • Lushious Lemon, 15 mL (March 2022 Oil Spotlight)
  • Mastrante, 5 mL
  • Peace & Calming, 5 mL
  • Peace & Calming II, 5 mL
  • Raven, 5 mL & 15 mL
  • Relieve It, 15 mL
  • Rise Above, 5mL
  • Tea Tree, 5mL
IMAGE45% OFF ESSENTIAL OILS & BLENDS
40% OFF ESSENTIAL OILS & BLENDS
IMAGE35% OFF ESSENTIAL OILS & BLENDS
30% OFF ESSENTIAL OILS & BLENDS
  • Christmas Spirit, 5 mL
  • Elemi, 5 mL
  • Gathering, 5 mL
  • Patchouli, 15 mL
  • White Angelica, 15 mL (May 2021 Oil Spotlight)
image25% OFF ESSENTIAL OILS & BLENDS
  • Bergamot, 15 mL
  • Lemon, 5 mL
  • Myrrh, 5 mL
  • PanAway, 15 mL
  • RutaVaLa, 5 mL
20% OFF ESSENTIAL OILS & BLENDS
AND SALES ON THESE FAVORITES TOO!!!
  • 40% off select CBD
  • Select supplements up to 20% off
  • Up to 50% off KidScents and Seedlings favorites
  • Up to 50% off select curated collections
  • Up to 50% off home cleaning favorites
  • 15% off select personal care
  • Discounted diffusers galore!!
  • AND MORE!
MORE DETAILS:
  • Offer valid November 21 at 9 a.m., MT, through November 28 at 11:59 p.m., MT
  • U.S. market only
  • One-time orders only
  • Shop while supplies last without order limits
  • Free 1-ounce Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer with ANY one-time order*
Want to pick up these amazing deals, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Evergreen Essence Oil Spotlight - Nov 2022

Evergreen Essence Essential Oil Spotlight

If you have ever wanted to bring the peace, tranquility and aroma of an evergreen forest to your space, then this is the blend for you!!

Evergreen Essence essential oil blend is formulated with various conifer oils, including Pine, White Fir, Spruce, Black Pine, Idaho Blue Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Scotch Pine, and Pinyon Pine. This combination feels like walking through a snow-draped forest!!

Just A Drop of Evergreen Essence…
  • Has a rich conifer aroma
  • Brings nature's tranquility inside your home
  • Contains multiple varieties of Pine essential oil, which are wonderful for immune support
  • Calming and grounding
  • Conifer oils provide muscle and tension support
Evergreen Essence & Emotions

Evergreen Essence is a blend of conifer oils, all of which contain alpha-pinene, a constituent that helps the mind and body reach a calming, peaceful environment. Tree oils can be a wonderful tool for processing feelings of Unimportant, Un-nurtured or Disempowered. The Spruce and Evergreen family of oils are the ones to reach for when you feel like you are comparing yourself to others, are feeling undervalued or as though your unique voice has no place. The alternate side to feeling unimportant is Empowerment. When we can rest secure in who we are then comparison melts away and our unique blend of magic can shine!

A 2011 study in Pharmacognosy Magazine looked at the anxiolytic effects of an alcohol based pine needle extract and its ability to soothe depression in rats. Bottom line: however you approach it, pine and other conifer essential oils can be powerful health tools! 
Interestingly, we are often drawn to these oils during the colder months, when we are gathering with friends and family, remembering years past, and even grieving the things we have lost. Pine, Spruce, and Fir are calming and grounding and help us connect to feelings of strength and protection, which is something we need while processing those emotions. Adding Evergreen Essence to your daily routine is a wonderful way to support mental and emotional health during these times! 

Read more about how to process and release emotions in this powerful book Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils.

Daily Habits with Evergreen Essence

Diffuse this favorite on its own or with Tangerine, Cinnamon Bark or Lavender.

Drop onto porous holiday decor to create a passive diffuser.

Mix with filtered water and a splash of witch hazel to create a festive room spray! You can also keep fresh greenery looking spiffy by spraying it with this same combination.

Make Scented Pinecone Fire Starters for your cozy winter home 
  • Yarn or twine
  • Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Evergreen Essence
    Step 1 - Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
    Step 2 - Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
    Step 3 - Drop 5 drops of essential oil onto the yarn/twine of each pinecone. Place in a basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever you build one.
Make an artificial holiday tree smell like the real thing with these simple hacks: 

Add to reed diffuser sticks and place in your tree.

Make a simple DIY Tree & Garland Spray and spritz on greenery as desired. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add
  • 35 drops Evergreen Essence
  • Splash witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water 
Use in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well)

Make a DIY Wood Polish
  • 1 cup olive oil)
  • 5 drops Evergreen Essence essential oil 
  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil
Add Evergreen Essence to your health and wellness routine

Some individuals choose to take this oil in a capsule (diluted with olive or coconut oil) for targeted immune support during and after acute needs.

Add a few drops directly onto the crown of the head for emotional support. Drop directly onto the scalp and avoid rubbing in and your hair will not be oily! Plus, you've now turned your hair into a diffuser. Win win! 

Relax and recharge with an epsom salt bath! For every 1 cup of salts, add 10 drops of Evergreen Essence. Feeling run-down? Add ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup Himalayan salt and a little extra essential oil!

Make these Detox Bath Salts:
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • ½ cup epsom salts
  • 20 drops Evergreen Essence essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • Optional: 10 drops Thieves essential oil
  • Optional: dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary
    Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing add ¼ cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping. 
Make a ‘Roaring 20s' roller to take advantage of all the immune support of these conifer oils! Apply over lymph nodes, along the spine and/or on the bottom of the feet. In a 10 mL roller, add:
  • 20 drops Evergreen Essence
  • Optional: 10 drops each Lemon, Frankincense, Geranium
  • Fill with carrier.
    Use liberally and frequently for acute needs.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak:
Use Evergreen Essence in your self-care routine

Diffuse this oil during prayer, meditation, yoga, stretching or journaling.

Drop onto your palms, rub together and cup your hands over your nose as you breathe deeply and recite a prayer, Bible verse or calming mantra.

Make this incredible 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
  • 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 Evergreen Essence
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Lavender
    Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs!
Make a simple DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
  • 1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Evergreen Essence 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.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
Diffuse

This incredible blend is amazing diffused all on its own, or you can try one of these combinations. You can't go wrong!

Roaring 20s - 5 drops Evergreen Essence, 3 drops Lemon, 3 drops Frankincense
Sleep Tight - 4 drops each Evergreen Essence, Lavender, & Tangerine
Campfire Calm - 4 drops Evergreen Essence, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Vetiver, 2 drops Peppermint
Relaxation - 4 drops Evergreen Essence, 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Lemon

Join us in using Evergreen Essence essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Evergreen 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

The Holiday Handbook 2022

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 Home

Winter 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!
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 Blends

Popular 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 & Drink

Whether you are hosting family and friends, having a night at home with your family or just want a little something fun and festive in 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 Gifting

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

Pro Tip: Buy a 3 pack of foaming hand soap, the Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm Set, or the Sweet Maple Bath 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!

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

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

Pine Oil Spotlight - Nov 2022

Pine Essential Oil Spotlight

November is all about thanks, giving and the beauty of what is around us. The weather is growing colder, and our natural tendency is to start to slow down a bit.

Join us this month as we turn our focus towards presence and gratitude, taking daily steps to support our bodies and minds during this season! One of our daily products right now is Pine essential oil.

Pine Essential Oil

Pine essential oil is an underrated one for sure. This tree oil has an uplifting aroma that creates a breath of fresh air anywhere you use it, encourages feelings of positive energy, repels the influence of negative energy, and has some really unique and incredible health benefits!

Just A Drop of Pine…
  • Has a fresh, woodsy aroma
  • Wonderful for cleaning recipes and DIYs
  • Supports muscle recovery and soothes tension
  • Shares many of the same properties as Eucalyptus Globulus; the action of both oils is enhanced when blended together
  • Pairs well with other essential oils such as Peppermint, Lavender, and Eucalyptus
  • A wonderful addition to wellness rollers (especially post-2020!)
Pine needles have been used in herbal medicine and folklore for centuries. Pine needles contain Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which are essential for many bodily functions, including red blood cell production, hair and nail growth, and a healthy immune system. Pine needle tea was a common folk remedy for many things! 

Pine Background

The Pinus sylvestris tree, also known as Scotch pine, is a tall coniferous evergreen tree that grows to the height of 131 feet and has characteristic orange-red bark and stiff blue-green needles. Pine essential oil is steam distilled from the needles of the tree and has been researched by Hippocrates, the father of western medicine. Pine's aroma is reminiscent of the Japanese tradition of forest bathing and provides a refreshing breathing experience and encourages a moment of joy.

Key Constituents

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

  • Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind
  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
Pine & Emotions

Pine essential oil, like the spruce oils, contains alpha-pinene, a constituent that helps the mind and body reach a calming, peaceful environment. Pine is a wonderful tool for processing feelings of being unimportant, not nurtured or disempowered. The Spruce and Evergreen family of oils are the ones to reach for when you feel like you are comparing yourself to others, are feeling undervalued or as though your unique voice has no place. The alternate side to feeling unimportant is Empowerment. When we can rest secure in who we are then comparison melts away and our unique blend of magic can shine!

A 2011 study in Pharmacognosy Magazine looked at the anxiolytic effects of an alcohol based pine needle extract and its ability to soothe depression in rats. Bottom line: however you approach it, Pine essential oil can be a powerful health tool!

Daily Habits with Pine

Use Pine in your skincare and wellness routines & DIYs.

Make a Roaring 20s roller to use for daily wellness. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Pine, Lemon & Thieves
  • 10 drops each Frankincense & Geranium
  • Fill with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or carrier of choice
  • Apply along the spine, over the lymph nodes, on the bottom of the feet daily.
Make this incredible 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.
Make a Simple DIY Cuticle Oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
Diffuse Pine during meditation for a grounding and empowering experience. Pair it with Cinnamon bark, Tangerine, Frankincense, Christmas Spirit or Vanilla.

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

Make these Detox Bath Salts:
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • ½ cup Epsom Salt
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Thieves essential oil (optional)
  • dried lavender, rose buds, & rosemary (optional)
    Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing add ¼ cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping. 
Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil:
  • 4 oz pump bottle
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
Add Pine to your natural home care routine

Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To an 8 oz spray bottle, add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Eucalyptus & Lavender
  • 10 drops each Tea Tree & Pine
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.
  • ½ cup Organic uncooked rice 
  • ¼ cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup Dried lavender buds 
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 20 drops each Lavender & Pine essential oil 
  • 10 drops Sage essential oil
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
    Step 4 - Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ cup Baking Soda
  • 30 drops total Pine + Lemon essential oils
  • Optional: 15 drops Thieves essential oil blend
  • Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
  • To use: add 2-3 Tbsp into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Citric acid 
  • ½ cup Cornstarch 
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 20 drops each Lemon, Pine
  • 10 drops Thieves (optional)
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To Use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • 15-20 drops each Pine & Lemon
  • Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
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 grounding, fresh scent of Pine!

Enchanted Forest - 5 drops Pine, 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 2 drops each Cedarwood & Vanilla
Fresh & Clean - 4 drops each Pine, Lemon, & Grapefruit
Good Vibes - 3 drops each Pine Tangerine, Sage, & Lavender 
Deep Breath - 4 drops each Eucalyptus Globulus & Pine, 3 drops Wintergreen
Sinus Saver - 3 drops each Pine, Eucalyptus Globulus, Dorado Azul, & Lemon

Join us in using Pine essential oil this month and beyond. Want to try Pine 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

2022 Holiday Sales Event

2022 Holiday Sales Event

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We are so excited for this year's holiday sale - the new limited-time Duet Diffuser, the relaunch of the Simplified Fall Collection, and savings on specially curated, exclusive holiday essentials sure to inspire wellness all year long!! Get your shopping done early, snag your favorites at a discount and give the gift of wellness this year.

New & Seasonal Favorites

Fill your home with the scents of the season with the final drop of the Simplified: Fall Collection and fall/winter essentials like Christmas Spirit, Cassia and Evergreen Essence! These favorites will have you walking in a winter wonderland for sure…


From the moment we wake until we fall asleep, our lives are filled with so many sensations, from the noise of traffic to the internal noise of emails, notifications, and to-do lists. It's overwhelming to have so much vying for your attention!

Enter: The Duet Diffuser. 

The Duet Diffuser puts the power over your sensory experience back in your hands. With its innovative, waterless oil diffusing technology and convenient carrying handle, the Duet Diffuser can go just about anywhere, while the built-in Bluetooth speaker and dual-pump atomizing diffusion help you to take back control over your senses no matter where you are. Watch this short video on how the diffuser works.

The sophisticated, sleek design of this diffuser is luxe and high-end; but the true luxury is its ability to shut out the noise in your world, allowing you to engage with your five senses with intention. Create your scent symphony with the Duet Diffuser before it's gone for good!


While many fall-scented candles and air fresheners contain harmful chemicals that can pollute your home, the Simplified Fall Collection blends are made exclusively with good, clean ingredients straight from nature. All the goodness of an autumn candle with none of the toxins!

  • Cozy Cabin essential oil blend, 10mL
  • Gingersnaps essential oil blend, 10mL
  • Orange Spiced Cider essential oil blend, 10mL
Seasonal Favorites

Cinnamon and Spruce and Orange, oh my! This blend is THE quintessential fall and winter scent and is perfect for diffusing and DIYs!

This sweet cinnamon variety is perfect for all your autumn and winter diffusing, DIYs and crafts. Add a drop to any porous decor, add to Thieves cleaner, and diffuse all season long.

The beloved Lantern Diffuser - in charcoal! This diffuser is perfect for fall and winter decor, with a slight cottage-inspired vibe. 

Kissable lips with a citrusy twist!

This is a crowd favorite for good reason - vanilla and mint galore! 
Favorite Oils & Blends

Vanilla and Peppermint and Spruce, oh my! These seasonal favorites are sure to fill your home with the aromas of the season, and they are the perfect gift for the DIYers on your list.

Sacred Frankincense has a grounding, woodsy aroma that is perfect for the season. This powerhouse oil is also great for immune health and radiant skin! 

Winter Nights essential oil blend combines the cool, inviting scents of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange. Diffuse this blend all season long or add it to your favorite festive DIYs!

An emotionally supportive blend of Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, and Melissa that is perfect for this season of family and gatherings.

Idaho Blue Spruce has a grounding, evergreen aroma that invokes the feeling of a peaceful forest. It is amazing diffused, makes a great cologne, and is wonderful for tired muscles too!.

NLBS is a crowd favorite for good reason. This spruce oil has a darker, earthier scent that is reminiscent of a campfire. NLBS is wonderful diffused and in seasonal DIYs, and is also great for your winter skin! 

A quintessential fall and winter scent, Vanilla feels like a big, warm hug! Diffuse it, use it in your seasonal DIYs, and add to your Thieves Cleaner! 

Patchouli is a must have in your oil arsenal. This earthy oil is great dry skin and blemishes, promotes a feeling of calm, and is a wonderful addition to perfume rollers!

Can you do the holidays without Peppermint?! This crisp, bright oil makes a wonderful addition to Vanilla in the diffuser and DIYs, plus it helps keep bellies happy with all the feasting and indulging of the season!

After a day with your loved ones, wind down for sweet sweet sleep with this calming essential oil blend. 

With this exclusive collection, experience three powerhouse oils that you can use throughout your daily life. This kit includes limited-edition 10 mL bottles of:
  • Lavender essential oil
  • Peppermint essential oil
  • Tea Tree essential oil
Favorite Self Care

Grab some self-care essentials like CBD Beauty Boost and bath bombs for yourself and for the skincare lovers on your list. And don't forget the crowd favorite Vanillamint Collection that only comes around once a year! 

Say hello to silky skin this winter with the Very Merry Vanillamint Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Scrub and Body Butter! This collection is pure luxury without the high price tag. 

  • Pink Himalayan sea salt sourced directly from the Himalayan mountains delivers luxurious exfoliating minerals to your bath for ultimate relaxation
  • Moisturizing ingredients like mango seed and cupuacu seed butters deliver deep, long-lasting moisture for soft, silky skin
Collection includes:
  • Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Scrub, 2 oz.
  • Vanillamint Body Butter, 2 oz.
Our favorite exclusive Winter Nights essential oil blend in a perfectly festive hand lotion! Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, Cedarwood, and Orange infuse Winter Nights Hand Lotion with wintry scents that are a delight any time of year.

  • Specifically designed to pamper dry skin, including problem areas like elbows, hands, and heels
  • Mango butter, watermelon seed oil, and apple extract help protect the skin's natural moisture barrier and leave skin feeling soft and smooth
HELLO luxe beauty! Each dropper of CBD Beauty Boost contains the essential oils from one full Damask rose and is our favorite skincare product around.

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

Gently exfoliate and moisturize winter lips with this plant-based, oil-infused lip scrub!

AROMA RINGS
These aroma rings are like a personal diffuser that fits discreetly on your nose or ear for personal aromatherapy on the go! Each Aroma Ring is individually packaged and ready to use whenever and wherever you need it. Lavender is great for daily use, yoga or anything you need calming, while Aroma Ease is our go-to for travel and motion-induced discomfort.


Beautiful glass rollers for making all your favorite roller blends of the season!
BATH BOMBS!

Give your skin (and yourself!) some TLC with these crowd favorite bath bombs! All of the good stuff and none of the toxins.

Relaxing and calming and perfect to break up into individual gifts!

Infused with the beloved Stress Away blend, these are a favorite year round.

The maple scent is a mix of Tahitian tamanu and Vanilla oleoresin from Madagascar that blends with warm notes from Cassia, Nutmeg, and Clove plus a light twist of sweet Lemon - perfect for the cooler weather!
Discounted Kits & Collections

All our favorites - the Mini Aria with festive scents, artisan-made olive wood trees, everything you need for an at home spa, and even favorites for kids!

Freshen up any environment with this collection designed to help you and your family stay comfortable, purify air from stuffy odors, and support healthy airways.

  • DiGize Vitality essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • R.C. essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Thieves essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Aroma Ring with AromaEase
  • Travel zipper pouch
Create a calm and tranquil environment no matter where you are with the Serenity Now Collection!

  • Lavender essential oil, 5 mL
  • Peace & Calming essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Stress Away essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Aroma Ring with Lavender
  • Product information booklet
  • Travel zipper pouch
Keep this collection on hand for essential solutions for your family's daily unknowns! The To The Rescue Collection includes:

  • Deep Relief essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • DiGize Vitality essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • M-Grain essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Stress Away essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Thieves essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Aroma Ring with Lavender
  • Aroma Ring with AromaEase
  • Travel zipper pouch
This handmade olive wood massaging tool was sustainably crafted by local artisans using olive tree branches in Bethlehem. Use it with the included Eucalyptus Globulus and V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to pinpoint pressure points and relieve tired muscles.

The Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative in Bethlehem provides fair-trade wages and stable employment to those in economically unstable circumstances. But as travel restrictions began to take place in 2020, many artisan groups shut down due to the lack of work. Creating and selling unique olive wood products enables these families to stay in their homeland, earn a living, and provide opportunities for their children.

  • Handmade, Artisan Olive wood massaging tool
  • Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil, 15 mL
  • V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex, 2 oz. (exclusive size)
Handcrafted in northern India by women of the Sasha Artisan Network, these decorative trees add a touch of holiday charm to your coffee table or mantlepiece. Put a drop of the included White Angelica on each one to fill the air with the warm, woodsy scents of Myrrh, Northern Lights Black Spruce, and Sacred Sandalwood.

  • Wooden Tree Collection
  • White Angelica essential oil blend, 5 mL
For more than 40 years, the Sasha Artisan Network has been bringing Indian artisans together to create stunning handicrafts like these acacia wooden trees. Sasha was created to build prosperity by providing income-generating opportunities to nearly 100 artisan groups and to promote fair trade as a way of life. Women in these groups live in underserved rural areas of northern India. Members of Sasha now benefit from skills training, consistent work, stable income, financial savings, insurance, and access to health care and education.

Gather around and spread some cheer with the Macaron Diffuser and breathe in the welcoming aromas of Evergreen Essence, Orange, and Cassia! With three different run times to choose from, the beautiful ceramic Macaron Diffuser can operate continuously for two or eight hours or up to sixteen hours intermittently.

  • Macaron Diffuser
  • Evergreen Essence essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Orange essential oil, 15 mL
  • Cassia essential oil, 15 mL
This limited-edition glass and walnut-stained diffuser comes with built-in Bluetooth speakers for your smartphone, so you can play holiday music while you diffuse. It also features a warm white light and can be set to run for one hour, four hours, or eight hours with an intermittent one-minute-on/one-minute-off mode! Collection includes:

  • Mini Aria Ultrasonic Diffuser
  • Christmas Spirit essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Peppermint essential oil, 5 mL
  • Vanilla oleoresin, 5 mL
Simplify your holiday prep with a little help from Thieves Household Cleaner and an exclusive 15 mL bottle of Christmas Spirit essential oil blend. Use these festive favorites to mix up a holiday-scented household cleaner in the included amber spray bottle. 

  • Thieves Household Cleaner, 14.4 oz.
  • Christmas Spirit essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Household cleaner spray bottle
  • Reusable YL dish cloth, 2 pk.
Get your home holiday guest-ready with this collection of fresh and festive scents and natural cleaning necessities -- with a 15% discount versus purchasing individually!

  • Macaron Collection
  • Holiday Home Cleaning Kit
  • Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap
Make the brisk winter air come alive with the Winter Nights Wonderland Collection. Warm hearts and freshen homes when you gift this trio of crisp- and cozy-scented essentials or cozy up your own home with these three favorites!

  • Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap
  • Winter Nights Hand Lotion
  • Winter Nights essential oil blend, 5 mL
Who needs a trip to the spa when you have this incredible facial collection? 

BLOOM Brightening Cream:
  • Features the Sheerlumé Brightening Complex, a combination of premium essential oils that include Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Carrot Seed, Blue Cypress, Davana, Geranium, and Jasmine
  • Brightens the skin and gives a radiant glow while helping restore the appearance of an even skin tone
  • Hydrates the skin and strengthens the moisture barrier
  • Reduces the appearance of dark spots and provides the skin with a smoother texture
  • Contains antioxidants and helps minimize the appearance of future damage
  • Spa headband
  • Jade gua sha stone
  • Facial cleansing pads, 3 pk.
  • Mesh pouch
The snuggly monkey stuffie and SleepyIze Roll-On are the cozy bedtime duo your child needs for a serene night's sleep. The stuffie comes with a removable lavender-vanilla microwavable pouch and a birth certificate for your child to give their cuddly new pal a name.

  • Monkey stuffie
  • SleepyIze Roll-On, 10 mL
  • Birth certificate and instruction card for stuffie
Essence of the Season is a combination of uplifting and festive, seasonal scents that can be used during the holidays or year-round to invoke memories of the special season.

  • Christmas Spirit essential oil
  • Frankincense essential oil
  • Myrrh essential oil
  • Frankincense gum resin
  • Myrrh gum resin
Replace your dryer sheets with ethically sourced, organic, dye-free wool dryer balls in a 100 percent cotton carrying bag. These reusable dryer balls, which reduce your global footprint in a simple yet effective way, cut drying times by 5–10 minutes and can be repurposed as fabric refreshers in your drawers and closets.

  • Wool Dryer Balls
  • Cotton Carrying Bag
  • Lavender essential oil, 5mL
  • Bergamot essential oil, 5mL
Discounted Diffusers

Diffusers for you, and you and you… and everyone on your list! Get one for yourself, and give one to a friend. These are great for neighbor and teacher gifts too!  Add in a bottle of Vanilla and Peppermint and you have the perfect gift! 

Desert Mist Diffuser

The Desert Mist is one of our favorite diffusers! White and gold with a slightly boho vibe, this diffuser fits just about any space.


Ember Diffuser

Made with beautiful terra-cotta clay and sustainable rubberwood, Young Living’s exclusive Ember Diffuser adds a sleek, natural design accent to any home.



Feather the Owl Diffuser

THE most adorable diffuser around, this little owl also works as a humidifier, noise maker and nightlight.


Haven Ceramic Diffuser

This white, ceramic diffuser is the perfect small size for bathrooms, your desk, and hiding in seasonal baskets or decor for fun!


Lucia Diffuser

The Lucia Diffuser hails from the Pearl River Delta of China, a haven for artisans, poets, and painters for hundreds of years. Every Lucia glass cover is handcrafted by a master glassblower trained for years in the art of glasswork, making each Lucia Diffuser a unique work of art that will illuminate the decor of any home.

Lustre Diffuser

The Lustre Diffuser features a handcrafted blown glass cover, two diffusion modes, and eight light options to add a touch of elegance to your decor.


MORE DETAILS

  • U.S. Customers and Brand Partners can start ringing in these holiday specials at 9 a.m. MT, on October 17.
  • This offer is available from October 17 at 9 a.m, MT, through October 24 at 11:59 p.m., MT.
  • Brand Partners and Customers in the U.S. Market may participate. This is NOT available for NFR
  • This offer is available on One-time orders only
  • Discount applies to price and PV
  • No order limits.
Want to get these lovely holiday gifts, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Golden Turmeric Supplement Spotlight - Oct 2022

Golden Turmeric

Supplement Spotlight


Turmeric 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 its incredible powerhouse ingredients.

Golden Turmeric at a Glance

  • Supports the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion
  • 24 times more bioavailable than standard turmeric extract - your body absorbs the same amount of curcuminoids from just 300 mg of Golden Turmeric as it does from 1,926 mg of standard turmeric
  • Contains prebiotics to support healthy digestion as well as the gut-brain axis
  • Turmeric contains naturally occurring actives, such as curcuminoids, that help support joint mobility.
  • Comes in a delicious Mango Rose flavor with Lime Vitality essential oil to contribute a light citrus taste
  • Is soy and milk free, formulated with GF ingredients, vegan friendly, and has no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or sweeteners.
Background

Young Living's Golden Turmeric powder is an excellent source of curcuminoids, which help support the wellness properties in our bodies. Chronic, low-level inflammation plays a major role in almost every chronic, Western disease. Therefore, anything that can help fight chronic inflammation is of potential importance in preventing and even treating these diseases.

Curcumin is strongly anti-inflammatory. In fact, it's so powerful that it matches the effectiveness of some anti-inflammatory drugs, without the side effects.
Curcumin is a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure. In addition, curcumin boosts the activity of your body's own antioxidant enzymes.
Key Ingredients
Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Curcumin is potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound that also boosts the activity of the body's own antioxidant enzymes. Boswellia resin: Boswellia is a potent antioxidant that supports the body's own response to injury and recovery, scavenges free radicals and supports overall health.
Inflammation & Emotions

Everyone knows that chronic pain is exhausting both physically and emotionally. The same can be said of chronic inflammation as well. Chronic inflammation from injury, diet or other illnesses are like tiny fires within our bodies, and our systems are running to put out the fires all the time. Our emotions follow suit - running and running and running until we are at empty. 

Modern science is researching this connection as well! Studies show that chronic stress is associated with increased inflammation, depression and negative emotions, attention changes and even dampened immune responses. Which is just even more evidence that we need to take small, daily actions to give our bodies all the things it needs to thrive! Learn More here

Daily Habits with Golden Turmeric

  • Mix ½ teaspoon in 6–8 ounces of water, juice, or milk of choice once daily
  • Drink at nighttime as part of your wind-down routine
  • Combine with water, ice, 1 drop of Cardamom Vitality essential oil, and 2 ounces of NingXia Red for a delicious wellness drink
  • Add to a green smoothie (it's delicious with the Vanilla Spice Protein Powder)
  • Steep Spiced Turmeric Vitality Tea and add ½ teaspoon of Golden Turmeric for a cozy nighttime drink
Start your day with a Golden Milk Latte (full recipe is here)
  • ½ Tsp Golden Turmeric powder
  • 8 oz milk of choice
  • 1 drop Cardamom Vitality
  • 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
  • Swish of Cinnamon Bark Vitality (insert a toothpick into the bottle, then swirl it around in the milk)
  • Dash of ground cinnamon for garnish
  • Option to froth some of the milk and essential oils in an electric frother for delicious foam! 
    Heat the milk on medium low, then stir in Golden Turmeric powder and add essential oils. Stir gently, then top with a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Make a Turmeric Clay Mask (adapted from Hello Glow):
  • 1/2 teaspoon Golden Turmeric Powder
  • 2 Tbsp flour of choice or ground oats
  • 3 Tbsp full fat yogurt or milk
  • A few drops of honey
  • 3 drops Manuka essential oil
  • 3 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Mix flour, turmeric, honey and milk to make a paste. Add essential oils. Apply a thin layer to your face and let it dry for 10-15 minutes (see below for guidelines). Rinse and scrub gently to remove.
While the powerful antioxidants present in turmeric impart that vibrant yellow color, be aware that this same color can stick around a little too long.  A good rule of thumb to follow is the one minute rule — if you notice no discoloration after sixty seconds, leave on for another four minutes. Test again, and keep it on all the way until 10 or 15 minutes, which should be the max for most products and at-home solutions.

For more on other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

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

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

 
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