How to Use Dec's Gifts with Purchase - 2023

How to use December's
Gifts with Purchase

Settle into the holiday season with cozy spaces, gathering with loved ones, and being fully present for all that this time of year holds. Join us as we fill our hearts and homes with the essence of warmth and love!

‘Tis the season for all things cozy, and this month's free gifts will help you keep your wellness game strong as the snow settles and you snuggle by the fireplace! Use your Thieves essential oil blend over your lymph nodes and on the bottoms of your feet for immune health. Give your skin and hair some winter TLC with Cedarwood (and use it for a long winter's nap!). Add Longevity Vitality to a mug of tea, and use Copaiba in your wellness roller for an incredible health boost. And lastly, use your FREE FRANKINCENSE (!!!) for glowing skin, immune support, happy lungs and sweet sweet sleep. This month is full of incredible health goodies!

NOTE: If you're looking for any DIY supplies, check out the DIY Supplies List blog post for the exact items we use and recommend.

And don't forget to round up your order with the 'Dollar Up' option to donate to the Young Living Foundation. A few cents can go a long way!

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

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is a wonderful oil for immune health, happy, glowing skin, acute skin needs and more. It is an oil that we always keep on hand!

Make a Daily Wellness Roller to use morning and evening over the lymph nodes, spine, bottom of the feet. Also use this when your defenses start to go down. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lemon, Frankincense, & Thieves
  • 15 drops Oregano (optional)
Make a Roaring 20s wellness roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle add:
  • 15 drops each Pine, Lemon, & Thieves
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • Fill with carrier.
Make this incredible DIY Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.
  • ½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • ½ cup organic arnica oil 
  • 1 Tbsp shea butter 
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil 
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles 
  • 30 drops essential oils: Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, & Pine
  • Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.  
Whether your skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this ‘Ultimate Skin Healing Balm' and use it frequently and liberally! Use whatever oils you have that are listed. To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:
  • 10 drops Pine
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Lavender
    Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs!
Make a DIY Simple Cuticle Oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Bath Soak:
Massage face with one drop of Frankincense before applying ART moisturizer or mix with CBD Beauty Boost for a wonderful, antioxidant rich facial serum.

Add Frankincense to your DIY Glow Serum or favorite moisturizer for antioxidant and anti-aging support! To a 4oz dropper bottle, add:
  • 15 drops each Frankincense, Myrrh, & Blue Tansy
  • 3 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost, optional
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Roll Frankincense along the underneath and around the breasts daily to support overall health. 

Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
Make a ‘Head On' Roller (10 mL roller bottle)
  • 10 drops each Copaiba, Peppermint, Cypress, Lavender, & Frankincense
  • Carrier of choice
    Roll onto tense or sore areas as needed
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine
Whip up a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Frankincense, Tangerine, & Lavender
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Frankincense & Lavender
  • 10 drops each Tangerine & Pine
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
Diffuse this grounding oil all month long.
  • Relax & Release - 3 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Campfire Calm - 4 drops each Vetiver, Grounding, & Frankincense
  • Goodnight Moon - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Tangerine & Frankincense
  • Morning Meditation - 6 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Joy
See the Frankincense Essential Oil Spotlight for TONS more ways to use this oil!

Copaiba Essential Oil

Copaiba is one oil you always want to have on hand. Think of this oil like the Fireman of the toolkit - gentle yet strong, ready to get to work soothing things that need to be soothed. From skin care to muscles to gut health, this little bottle can do so much! 

Use Copaiba in your daily health routine!

Use for teething little ones. Add a drop of Copaiba to a wooden teether or cloth teether & let them go to town chewing away! Can also be done on a cold or frozen washcloth. Copaiba is gentle enough to use without a carrier oil. You can always apply diluted Copaiba and Lavender on the outside of the jawline.

Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
Make a ‘Head On' Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, mix:
  • 15 drops each Copaiba, Peppermint, Cypress, Lavender, & Frankincense
  • Carrier of choice
    Roll onto tense or sore areas as needed
Add 15 drops to 1 cup of magnesium flakes for a soothing soak.

Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine
Whip up a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Copaiba, Tangerine, & Lavender
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
  • Spray onto linens, pjs, stuffed animals, etc. 
Try this Wind Down Foot Scrub as a treat for tired feet before bed.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops Copaiba
  • 5 drops Eucalyptus
    Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize! 
Try this DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (not just hands!)
  • ½ cup 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: Copaiba, Patchouli, Frankincense, Lavender, 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 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.
Add Copaiba to your beauty and self care routine. Use Copaiba in a DIY Toner Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops each Frankincense, Tea Tree, Manuka, Copaiba and Lavender
  • Fill with organic witch hazel
Add one drop each of Frankincense + Copaiba to your palm when you put your carrier oil/moisturizer on your face in the morning or at night. Or make a Daily Glow Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each of Frankincense and Copaiba
  • Top with your carrier of choice. 
Diffuse this calming earthy oil to create a serene atmosphere:
  • Marshmallow Latte - 3 drops Copaiba, 4 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Bedtime Blues - 4 drops each Copaiba, Lavender, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Take A Moment - 3 drops Copaiba, 3 drops Nutmeg, 2 drops Clove, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Vanilla

Longevity Vitality Essential Oil Blend

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

For bonus skincare results pair daily Longevity Vitality capsules with CBD Beauty Boost. Add CBD Beauty Boost to your daily moisturizer for healthy, happy skin.

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

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

Check out all of these amazing ways to use Longevity Vitality on this blog post.

Thieves Essential Oil Blend

Thieves essential oil is legendary blend of purifying essential oils, Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary, known for immune support and cleansing properties when taken internally. This oil is definitely one we want to have on hand this time of year.

Make a Daily Wellness Roller
  • 20 drops Thieves
  • 20 drops Pine
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Oregon (optional)
  • fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over lymph nodes, along the spine, on the bottom of the feet a few times a day or more as desired.
Add a drop of Thieves to your toothpaste or mouthwash for naturally fresh breath.

Make these Detox Bath Salts to use all winter long and to gift to those you love. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom salts
  • 30 drops Thieves essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil (optional)
  • dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary (optional)
    Mix well. If gifting or storing add 1/4 cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
Use this spicy-sweet blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.
  • Make a few for your friends and neighbors
  • Check out the November DIY for all the details
Dilute and apply to the bottoms of your kid's feet in the morning and for a great day at school.

Add a few drops to your dishwater or dishwasher to eliminate orders and boost cleaning.

Use Thieves + Orange to make the Scented Pinecone Fire Starters (directions above).

Add a drop of Thieves to a cotton ball and place in a zip top bag with holiday cards to infuse them with the scent of Thieves.

Make Oil-Infused Bottle Brush Trees with Thieves Oil. The directions are laid out in the Holiday Handbook blog post.

Make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes above using Thieves or a mix of Thieves, Pine, R.C. or other favorites.

Add 3 drops of Thieves to organic wool dryer balls for festive laundry.

Ad a drop of Thieves Vitality to coffee grounds before brewing for a festive coffee or to hot cocoa for a spicy twist. (Thieves Vitality and Thieves essential oils are the same thing!)

Make a Thieves Tea to sip on before anytime for an immune boost. Add a drop of Thieves Vitality and Lemon Vitality to hot water in your favorite mug.

Diffuse this spicy-sweet blend all season long, and especially during and after gatherings.
  • Fresh Air - Thieves + R.C. + Tangerine or Orange
  • Sleep Tight - Thieves + Lavender + Vanilla
  • Lemon Cake - Thieves + Lemon + Vanilla
  • Blueberry Pie - Thieves + Valor
Find out more about Thieves in this blog post.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

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

Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 30 drops essential oils - Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli. For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Winter Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap. Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Make your own (effective) deodorant with this Natural Deodorant Spray recipe. To a 4 oz glass mister bottle, combine all ingredients and shake well:
  • 3 tbsp grain alcohol
  • 1 tbsp witch hazel
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp glycerin
  • 20 drops Cedarwood (or other essential oils)
  • 10 drops Tea Tree (optional)
    To Use - spritz two sprays under arms as desired.
Make a simple DIY Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve (from November and December). Add all to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Make a Sweet Dreams Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender and Cedarwood essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Make these Sweet Dreams Bath Salts to use before bedtime (great for helping kids wind down as well). Add to a glass jar and mix well.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom salts
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
Diffuse this woodsy oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home.
  • Sweet Dreams: 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense
  • Calm & Collected: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint & Lemon
  • Enchanted Forest: 4 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • Grounded & Grateful: 3 drops each Cedarwood, Patchouli, Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Let It Go: 4 drops each Cedarwood, Lavender, & Vetiver
Find more about Cedarwood on this oil spotlight 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

Simplified Winter Collection Spotlight - Nov 2023

Simplified Winter Collection

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The Simplified Winter Collection is our favorite winter trio of essential oil blends!  Whether you're feeling the nostalgic vibes of Candy Cane during the holdiay season, celebrating the new year with Pink Champagne, or carving out some down time with Winter Spa, these blends are just what winter needs. 

Simplified Winter Collection at a Glance

  • A trio of essential oil blends that are perfect for diffusing, adding to DIYs, and making the most of the season
  • Candy Cane blend is nostalgic for the holidays
  • Pink Champagne is lightly sweet and makes a lovely personal fragrance
  • Winter Spa brings the spa to you, wherever you are
  • Make a great gift - as a set or individually!
These combination of oils can be a powerful emotional tool. The holiday and winter season can bring up emotional triggers, and these oils can help us process. When we lean in and become curious about how we're feeling we can sort through the mess of emotions to find underlying needs and also find healing.

When used with intentional practices like journaling, visualization, counseling or other tools, this blend can be a wonderful support tool as we move through a busy and often emotionally heavy season!


Inspired by everyone's favorite holiday candy, this blend's sweet and minty aroma will instantly transform your space in a magical candy-cane wonderland. It features the refreshing scents of Wintergreen, Peppermint and Balsam Copaiba essential oils, and Vanilla oleoresin, each of which has an incredible ability to support our bodies during the winter months. Plus, its scent is nostalgic and fun!

  • Has a sweet, crisp, nostalgic aroma that is perfect for the season
  • Supports healthy airways
  • Invites the nostalgia of winter into your space
  • Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more
Key Ingredients

  • Wintergreen & Peppermint - Wintergreen and Peppermint are crisp, clean scents that help focus the mind and support healthy airways - another thing we often need in the winter months.
  • Copaiba - Copaiba is one of our favorite calming oils! It is soothing yet gentle and adds a warm, welcoming aroma to the mix - perfect for managing the emotions of the season!
  • Vanilla - Ohh Vanilla. This oil just feels like a giant warm hug. It is calming and soothing to both the mind and body and is a quintessential winter scent!
  • Orange & Tangerine - Orange and Tangerine essential oils are instant mood boosters! These bright, happy oils are great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. They are also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making them supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
  • Ylang Ylang - Ylang Ylang has a sweet, romantic aroma that makes a lovely addition to perfume rollers and diffuser blends. This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence, and inspires romance. Ylang ylang also has wonderful moisturizing properties and is well known for reducing stress. 

After all the hustle and bustle of the season, an at-home spa day is just what we all need. The soothing aroma of this Winter Spa blend takes you back to a state of calm while transforming your space into a holiday oasis. Fire up your diffuser while you journal, meditate or take a long, hot shower. Diffuse while your little ones have their bath! This blend will be a favorite for everyone with the soothing scents of Bergamot, Tangerine, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Orange, and Jasmine.

  • Has a fresh aroma that calms the mind
  • Contains antioxidants and Eucalyptus to help support the respiratory system
  • Helps the mind and body rest and relax, bringing the feel of a spa to any space
  • Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more
Key Ingredients

  • Bergamot - This crisp citrus oil is wonderful for emotional support, soothing anxious thoughts, and uplifting the spirits! It is wonderful for heart health and makes a great addition to this blend.
  • Tangerine - Tangerine essential oil is an instant mood booster! These bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. It is also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making it supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
  • Lavender - Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, and it adds an herbaceous aroma to this slightly sweet mix! Lavender pairs well with both citrus and Ylang ylang, and it soothes the mind and body alike.
  • Ylang Ylang - Ylang Ylang has a sweet, romantic aroma that makes a lovely addition to perfume rollers and diffuser blends. This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence, and inspires romance. Ylang ylang also has wonderful moisturizing properties and is well known for reducing stress. 
  • Jasmine - This lightly sweet, floral oil promotes connection to self and others, calm and soothe the mind and body, and balance the emotions.
  • Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus is one of our favorite oils for respiratory needs! This crisp, sweet oil opens the airways while also creating the atmosphere of your favorite spa.

Bottoms up! Inspired by a celebratory toast with the ones you love most, this bright blend creates a bubbly environment full of fun and fruity scents. Can we all “cheers” to that? Pink Champagne features the flowery scents of Grapefruit, Camphor, Bitter Orange, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, and Cistus essential oils.

  • Has a lightly sweet, welcoming aroma
  • Is uplifting and helps support a positive outlook
  • Makes a wonderful personal fragrance
  • Makes a lovely addition to cleaning recipes, DIYs and more
Key Ingredients

  • Grapefruit - This bright, crisp citrus oil is wonderful for emotional support, uplifting the spirits, and adding a little zest to this blend. It is also wonderful for immune support since it is high in limonene.
  • Orange - Orange essential oil is an instant mood booster! This bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. Orange is also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and limonene, making it supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall.
  • Lavender - Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, and it adds an herbaceous aroma to this slightly sweet mix! Lavender pairs well with both citrus and Ylang ylang, and it soothes the mind and body alike.
  • Ylang Ylang - Ylang Ylang has a sweet, romantic aroma that makes a lovely addition to perfume rollers and diffuser blends. This floral, balancing oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence, and inspires romance. Ylang ylang also has wonderful moisturizing properties and is well known for reducing stress. 
  • Camphor - This oil is wonderful for opening the airways, and it lends a slightly earthy, crisp aroma to this delicious blend. 
  • Cistus - Cistus is a crisp, slightly spicy oil that adds a bit of bubble to this blend. It is a wonderful immune support tool! It is cleansing and purifying.
Daily Habits with the Simplified Winter Collection

Use in your home and cleaning routine!

Whip up a simple room or linen spray:
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • 20 drops oil of choice
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Filtered water
Make a lovely DIY Reed Diffuser:
  • Glass bottle of choice (check thrift stores for lovely vintage ones!)
  • Bamboo skewers or uncoated chopsticks
  • 1/4 cup carrier oil of choice
  • 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol
  • 40-60 drops oil of choice
Add 30 drops to your Thieves Cleaner for a fun twist.

Add 3-5 drops to dryer balls to infuse your laundry with a little winter love.

Place a few drops onto a cloth or cotton ball and place in the bottom of a trash can, a drawer, a closet or any other small space that needs to be refreshed.

Add to your DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a glass jar with a lid add:
  • 1 cup epsom salt
  • ½ cup fine sea salt
  • ½ cup baking soda
  • 30 drops oil of choice
    To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Make this carpet deodorizing powder. To a 4 oz glass jar add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ½ cup fine sea salt
  • 20 drops oil of choice
    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!
Put a few drops of oil in a USB car diffuser to cheer up your morning commute with the warming scents of winter.

Use in your personal care routine!

Add a few drops to your evening shower gel, body oil, or DIY bath bomb recipe.

Dab onto wrists and neck as a personal fragrance or wear on a diffuser bracelet.

Use in this Relaxing Bath Salts Recipe:
  • 1 cup epsom salts
  • ½ cup pink Himalayan salt
  • 30 drops oil of choice
Use as a simple chest rub with coconut oil. Apply over the chest, neck and back before bedtime.

Use in this DIY Shimmer Scrub:
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
  • 1 teaspoon silver cosmetic mica or gold cosmetic mica
  • 2 tablespoons jojoba or olive oil
  • 5 drops Candy Cane
    Add sugars, coffee and mica/eyeshadow to a small bowl and combine. Mix in jojoba oil and essential oils and store in a glass jar.
    When you're in the shower, scrub dry skin gently, then rinse. You'll be left with radiant skin and a soft, barely there sparkle!
Diffuse
You can diffuse these blends as-is or you can add some other favorites to it.

  • Calm & Collected - 6 drops Winter Spa + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Bergamot
  • Zen Moment - 4 drops Winter Spa + 3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Eucalyptus + 2 drops Lavender
  • Winter's Nap - 5 drops Winter Spa + 3 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Pine
  • Peppermint Twist - 5 drops Candy Cane + 3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Jade Lemon
  • Frosted Forest - 4 drops Candy Cane + 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Vanilla
  • Snow Queen - 4 drops Candy Cane + 3 drops Ylang ylang + 3 drops Grapefruit
  • Champagne Wishes - 4 drops Pink Champagne + 3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Lemongrass + 2 drops Lavender
  • Well Rested - 5 drops Pink Champagne + 3 drops Jade Lemon + 2 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Tangerine
Did you miss out on the Simplified Fall Collection? Read all about it here on the Simplified Fall Collection blog post.

Want to get stared with these yummy winter inspired essential oil blendsbut don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Grapefruit Essential Oil Spotlight - Nov 2023

Grapefruit Essential

Oil Spotlight


Grapefruit is a bright, happy citrus oil cold pressed from the rind of the fruit. Just the name brings up images of bright citrus and sunny days! This versatile (and inexpensive!) oil is a household staple for everything from cleaning to skincare to emotions. 

Just a Drop of Grapefruit

  • Great for metabolism and cravings
  • Support for energy and endurance
  • Boosts skin health and glow
  • Can help combat jet lag and fatigue
  • Uplifting to the spirits and mood to relieve stress  
  • Supporting the body's digestive and cleansing functions, including the liver
  • Helps encourage feelings of  joy, satisfaction, and playfulness.
  • Has a cleansing effect on the kidneys, the lymphatic system, and the vascular system.
Background

A natural cross of the pomelo and the sweet orange, grapefruit likely originated in Jamaica before spreading to America and throughout citrus-growing areas. Today this evergreen tree is cultivated in the United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Israel. Grapefruit essential oil has a zesty, uplifting aroma that refreshes the air when diffused. It also provides cleansing action, making it a popular addition to skin care and home cleaning products.

Grapefruit & Blood Pressure Medication

Many commonly used prescription blood pressure medications carry a warning about drinking grapefruit juice while taking the medication. So it is often questioned whether it is ok to use and ingest grapefruit oil. The short answer to that question is YES.

The issue with grapefruit juice and blood pressure medications is a compound called DHB which can affect the activity of liver enzymes, therefore affecting how your body metabolizes certain medications (blood pressure + cholesterol meds mostly).  However, DHB is NOT found in grapefruit oil, only in juice. 

Young Living's Grapefruit Essential Oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, giving it a completely different profile and constituents than grapefruit juice. 

Note: This is not designed to diagnose or treat and cannot provide specific individual recommendations. We encourage you to find functional medicine or naturopathic medical providers who are familiar with essential oils + other natural practices.

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

D-limonene - a natural detoxing constituent and appetite suppressant, supports healthy metabolism, helps with cleansing and drainage of the lymphatic glands. Improper lymph drainage is a key component of cellulite production, which is one reason Grapefruit Oil is a good choice for supporting healthy weight. Cellulite is essentially a lymph drainage problem as toxins and fluid accumulate as fat pockets when the lymph system is not working properly.
 
Adding Grapefruit to your daily routine (along with other healthy habits!) is a great way to boost your metabolism, enhance fat loss, flush out toxins, and to manage your weight.
  • Add 1-2 drops of Grapefruit Vitality to your water and drink first thing in the morning
  • Add 1-2 drops of Grapefruit Vitality to your water and drink a glass after a meal to help with bloating and improve digestion.
  • Make a capsule with Grapefruit, Peppermint, and Lemon Vitality together with olive oil to help with cravings and to jumpstart metabolism.
Grapefruit & Emotions

Grapefruit, like other citrus oils, is a wonderful tool for emotional support! Citrus oils evoke the sense of warm, sunny, carefree days which are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. One major reason for this is because citrus oils contain the constituent Limonene, a compound that is a potent free radical scavenger. Free radicals cause oxidative stress and damage to the body at a cellular level, therefore affecting every body system. Less oxidative stress from free radicals is a key for less negative emotions. 

Limonene is wonderful for boosting the mood and may increase the amount of calming neurotransmitters in the brain. When we are feeling worried, stressed or indecisive we have a difficult time accessing the right side of our brains, and citrus oils are a great tool! Citrus oils are stimulating to the right side of the brain and can help us work through these emotional blocks. 

Bottom line? Whenever you're needing a little emotional pick me up, reach for the bright, happy aroma of Grapefruit! 

PRODUCT OPTIONS
Daily Habits with Grapefruit

Note: Grapefruit and Grapefruit Vitality are the same essential oil. Grapefruit Vitality is simply labeled differently for ingestion.

Add Grapefruit to your favorite roller blends for some happy citrus zest! To a 10mL roller bottle add the following essential oils + carrier of choice. (Note: do not apply citrus oils to skin that will be directly exposed to sunlight within 2 hours.)
  • Keep Calm & Carry On - 20 drops Stress Away, 15 drops each Grapefruit, Lavender
  • Liquid Sunshine - 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops each Tangerine, Lemon, 10 drops Bergamot
  • Flower Garden - 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Ylang Ylang, 10 drops Bergamot
  • Golden Hour - 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce OR Idaho Blue Spruce, 10 drops Geranium or Joy
Add a few drops of Grapefruit Vitality to smoothies, NingXia Red, dressings and marinades and your water each day.

When cooking, add a couple drops of Grapefruit Vitality to a recipe that calls for grapefruit juice or zest 

Make a lovely Citrus Rind Diffuser (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.

Grapefruit Cedarwood:
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 15 drops Cedarwood 
  • 5 drops Grapefruit
  • 3 drops Sage
  • 1&1/2 cups coarse sea salt
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary:
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 15 drops Rosemary
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Grapefruit Salt Scrub:
Make this Grapefruit Lip Scrub for soft, happy lips:
  • 10 drops Grapefruit 
  • Optional: 5 drops Vanilla
  • 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.
Whip up this DIY Toning Oil to use after hitting the gym to work on your resolutions:
  • 2 or 4 oz pump or dropper bottle
  • 10 drops each Rosemary, Grapefruit, Fennel, & Juniper
  • 5 drops Geranium & Cypress
  • Fill with V-6 Vegetable Complex
    Massage onto problem areas as desired. 
Spice up your Thieves Cleaner with a fresh, crisp recipe:
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle  
  • 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 15 drops each Tangerine, Lemon 
  • 15 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Fill with filtered water 
Bring a little light to your winter body butter by combining Winter Nights & Grapefruit in this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe: 
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
  • 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 15 drops Winter Nights
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa 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. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar. 
Diffuse
Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Ditch the toxin-filled scented candles and wall plugs and fill up our diffuser instead. Diffuse this happy citrus oil to bring a little bit of sunshine to your home any time of the year:

  • Herb Garden - 4 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops  Lemon, 3 drops Basil
  • Spring Breeze - 4 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Valor
  • Cozy Home - 4 drops each Grapefruit, Lavender, Vanilla
  • Keep Calm - 4 drops Grapefruit, 5 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Bergamot
  • Capri Blue - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Orange, 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Patchouli
  • Good Vibes - 5 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Sage
  • Morning Routine - 5 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Idaho Grand Fir
Want to try Grapefruit 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

Thankful Heart Diffuser Blends - Nov 2023

Thankful Heart Diffuser Blends

This collection of diffuser blends has some of our favorites for the cooler months. This time of year we naturally start to slow down and savor the beauty around us, and these diffuser blends are perfect for the season.

Many of these blends include ‘spice' oils like Cinnamon Bark and Clove. These essential oils are supportive of the immune system, are antioxidants (with Clove being a powerhouse antioxidant!), and support the endocrine and adrenal systems. 

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

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

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

Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends to celebrate and be thankful this month.

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

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

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

Happy diffusing!!

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

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Your Oily Girlfriend

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

Holiday Handbook 2023

The 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

Make merry with these fun, simple DIYs that bring all the festive, holiday feelings! These are great to make for yourself to celebrate the season, and they also make wonderful gifts! Simply triple (or more) the recipe, place in your desired container, add a festive ribbon and/or label, and voila!

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!
  • 10 mL 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 Vitality 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
    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. 
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
    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!
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*
    Oil pairing ideas: Peppermint + Vanilla, Lavender + Peppermint, Lavender + Vanilla, Eucalyptus + Lemon, Believe + Vanilla, Gratitude + Tangerine
  • 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.
    Step 2 - In a smaller bowl combine coconut oil and essential oil. Slowly whisk wet ingredients into dry. It should reach a crumbly consistency.
    Step 3 - Your mixture is ready when you can mold it into a shape and it sticks without coming apart. If it is too crumbly, add in water, 1 tsp at a time. Mixture should be dry but able to hold a shape. To shape your bath bombs either pack them into your molds or a large ice cream scoop. Leave in the molds overnight, then remove carefully and place on a baking sheet to dry.

Cozy Home Holiday

Make your space cozy and inviting with these cleaners, sprays, and simple home hacks that bring the scents of the season to your entire home! We also love to mix up a festive Thieves Household Cleaner, room spray or DIY hand soap to give as a host/hostess gift. Pair one of these ideas with a festive dish towel, a rosemary plant, or a handmade ornament.

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!
  • To a 16 oz glass spray bottle add:
  • 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops of Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights essential oil blend
  • Fill with filtered water
  • Option to add 10 drops of Vanilla as well for an extra cozy boost.
DIY Room Sprays
This simple DIY will make your home feel cozy and makes a lovely gift paired with a fresh rosemary plant, festive dish towel, Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap or a fresh fir wreath!
  • Winter Solstice - 10 drops each Thieves + Idaho Blue Spruce + Vanilla 
  • Holly Jolly - 10 drops each Tangerine + Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights
  • Silent Night - 10 drops each Lavender + Frankincense + Valor
  • Baking Cookies - 10 drops each Thieves + Vanilla
  • Frosted Forest - 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 5 drops each Pine + Cedarwood + Peppermint
  • Twisted Peppermint - 10 drops each Peppermint + Vanilla + Ylang Ylang
  • Add essential oils to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel & top with water! Spritz on all the things! 
Winter Wonderland Tree Spray
Here is a spray that you can spritz on your trees, garlands (fresh or artificial!) and stockings to make things smell festive and cozy.
  • To 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 
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • 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.
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. 
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!
    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

A great diffuser blend can set the stage for whatever you have going on this season. Create a cozy home, bring in some bakery vibes, reminisce with the feelings of a frosted forest, or set the stage for a long winter's nap!

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 10 mL roller bottle. Add essential oils and top with a carrier oil - our favorite is Young Living's V-6 vegetable complex oil! Option: 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!)
    Step 3 - 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!

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
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!!

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)
    Step 1 - Salt the rim of a highball or old-fashioned glass. Fill with ice and set aside.Squeeze a lemon wedge into a shaker and drop it in.
    Step 2 - Add tomato juice, Vitality oils, a dash of hot sauce to taste, and ice to the shaker. Shake gently to mix. Strain into prepared glass and garnish with celery or your favorite Bloody Mary toppings.
    (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.)
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. Add ice to the glass. Pour a splash of cranberry juice and stir.
    Step 2 - 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.
  • 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.

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!
  • 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. May your days be merry and bright!

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

Whimsical Holiday Collection

Shop the Whimsical Holiday Collection

It's the most wonderful time of the year - the holiday catalog launch! We are so excited for some really luxurious new products as well as some seasonal favorites! Say hello to a new Cozy Chai blend, the Winter Simplified Collection, a limited time diffuser, delicious salt scrubs and body butters, a new perfume roller, and all the Christmas Spirit your heart can handle.

Fill your cart with the scents of the season, grab some fall and winter favorites, and snag a gift or two at the same time. Can't decide what to get?! We recommend the all-in bundle!


New Product!

Sandalwood Boswellia Firming Cream

Get your skin holiday party ready with this new Sandalwood-infused firming cream! This new cream boasts clinically proven results to give your skin a lifted, firmer appearance by harnessing plant-based ingredients including paracress flower, edelweiss cell culture, and sea fennel extract. There's nothing like it on the market!

Did you know that the first signs of aging are common in the neck?? This sandalwood infused cream combines targeted plant-based ingredients to visibly firm skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the neck, décolletage, and body. Featuring a powerhouse combination of paracress flower and edelweiss cell culture which creates firmer looking skin, with less wrinkles and horizontal lines. This firming cream is also infused with Swiss fermented grapes and Peruvian carob for an immediate tightening effect, plus nine nourishing essential oils, including Royal Hawaiian SandalwoodTM essential oil. Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood is sustainably and carefully sourced at Young Living's Kona Reforestation Project in Hawaii.

Why we love it...This cream is clinically shown to:
  • Significantly increase skin hydration instantly
  • Significantly decrease horizontal neck folds after four weeks*
  • Result in visibly firmer and suppler skin on arms after eight weeks*
  • Results in firmer-looking skin on arms, neck and décolletage after eight weeks*
  • Significantly improve skin smoothness on neck after eight weeks
*Third-party clinical study of 30 participants between ages of 50-75, who used Sandalwood Boswellia Firming Cream for a period of 56 consecutive days between April 11 to July 20 2023. Results obtained using Evalux Bench® and Cutometer® instrumentation.

Key Ingredients
  • Paracress flower and edelweiss cell culture - Visibly lift and firm to significantly reduce the appearance of horizontal lines, wrinkles, and sagging on neck, decolletage, and body in as little as four weeks.
  • Sea fennel - A natural, gentle, non-irritating retinol alternative that promotes a smooth, radiant appearance and even- looking skin tone.
  • Proprietary essential oil blend - Royal Hawaiian SandalwoodTM, Lavender, Frankincense, Coriander, Myrrh, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, and Bergamot essential oils help moisturize, nourish, and promote the appearance of youthful-looking skin.
  • Swiss fermented grape extract and Peruvian carob - Deliver an immediate tightening effect visibly enhancing the skin's appearance in only 30 minutes.
  • Shea butter and sodium hyaluronate - Deliver deep hydration to promote the appearance of smooth and supple skin.

Limited Time Products, Collections, & Sets

Candy Cane Wishes Salt Scrub and Body Butter

The Candy Cane Wishes Body Butter and Salt Scrub Collection is your ticket to glowing skin and holiday bliss. Infused with the minty-sweet Candy Cane blend from the Simplified by Jacob + Kait line, this duo brings a touch of whimsy to your winter skin care routine. Pink Himalayan sea salt exfoliates and sloughs away dull, dry skin, while plant-based ingredients like mango seed butter deliver long-lasting moisture. This is a favorite for gifting AND for keeping for yourself!

  • Pink Himalayan sea salt - A mineral-rich exfoliating salt sourced from the Himalayan mountains
  • Green tea extract - Softens skin while supporting the skin's microbiome
  • Aloe vera, shea butter, and mango seed butter - Deliver deep, long-lasting moisture
  • Candy Cane essential oil blend - A sweet, minty, and decadent blend of Vanilla, Peppermint, Balsam Copaiba, and Wintergreen oils
  • Mango seed butter - Moisturizes for soft, touchable-looking skin
  • Jojoba oil - Contains vitamin E for soft, smooth skin
  • Rice bran oil, sunflower oil, and tocopherol (a natural form of vitamin E) - Provide a punch of antioxidant properties
  • Candy Cane essential oil blend - A sweet, minty, and decadent blend of Vanilla, Peppermint, Balsam Copaiba, and Wintergreen oils
Cozy Chai Salt Scrub and Body Butter

The Cozy Chai Salt Scrub and Body Butter Collection is the ultimate indulgence for your skin and your senses. Infused with Cozy Chai blend from the Simplified by Jacob + Kait line, this duo whisks you away to winter nights by the fire, sharing a warm cup of cheer with loved ones. Featuring exfoliating pink Himalayan sea salt and moisturizing plant oils and butters, it's a comforting escape from those cold, dry winter days. Another favorite for gifting and for healthy winter skin!

  • Pink Himalayan sea salt - A mineral-rich exfoliating salt sourced from the Himalayan mountains
  • Green tea extract - Softens skin while supporting the skin's microbiome
  • Aloe vera, shea butter, and mango seed butter - Deliver deep, long-lasting moisture
  • Cozy Chai essential oil blend - A creamy, warm, spicy blend of Cinnamon, Clove, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Cassia, Ginger, Black Pepper, and Vanilla oils
  • Mango seed butter - Moisturizes for soft, touchable-looking skin
  • Jojoba oil - Contains vitamin E for soft, smooth skin
  • Rice bran oil, sunflower oil, and tocopherol (a natural form of vitamin E) - Provide a punch of antioxidant properties
  • Cozy Chai essential oil blend - A creamy, warm, spicy blend of Cinnamon, Clove, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Cassia, Ginger, Black Pepper, and Vanilla oils
Golden Turmeric Chai Rose Wellness Set

Inspired by the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda, Golden Turmeric Chai Rose drink goes beyond a cozy treat. This golden powder provides benefits such as supporting healthy digestion, immune response, and your body's natural response to inflammation—just to name a few. After a busy day of holiday planning and partying, this heartwarming powdered blend is the ultimate way to relax and recharge.

Why we love it…
  • Supports the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion
  • Contains a unique form of turmeric extract that is 24 times more bioavailable than 1,500 mg of standard turmeric extract
  • Delivers as much curcuminoids in just 300 mg as 1,922 mg of standard turmeric extract
  • Contains prebiotics to support healthy digestion as well as the gut-brain axis
Daily Habits with Golden Turmeric Chai Rose
  • Mix 1⁄2 teaspoon in 6–8 ounces of water, juice, or milk of choice once daily.
  • Whip up a Chai Rose latte! Heat 8 oz milk of choice, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, mix in ½ tsp Chai Rose, swirl in a toothpick of Cinnamon Bark Vitality. Enjoy!
  • Drink at nighttime as part of your wind-down routine.
  • Combine with Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil for a cozy holiday drink.
  • Steep Spiced Turmeric Vitality Tea and add 1⁄2 teaspoon of Golden Turmeric powder for a nighttime drink.
  • Add to Inner Beauty Collagen or Power Meal powder to give your daily wellness smoothie a hint of holiday whimsy.
Holiday Suds Set

The best way to spread holiday cheer is with the holiday suds set! This duo of Christmas Spirit foaming hand soap and a lovely glass soap dispenser makes a wonderful gift or a lovely addition to your seasonal home decor!


Grab an extra whimsical gold foaming hand soap bottle for your bathroom or to pair with a gift for a friend!

Home Is Where the Hygge Is Set

One of the best things about fall and winter is the warm, welcoming feelings it brings. And now you can bring all those warm, cozy vibes with you wherever you go! Say hello to the portable (and adorable) WonderBliss Diffuser and Cozy Chai Essential Oil Blend! Cinnamon, Cardamom & Vanilla - oh my!

  • WanderBliss Diffuser - holiday exclusive! This portable diffuser is your new stylish holiday sidekick. Exclusively designed for Young Living, this little diffuser runs for up to 3 hours unplugged or up to 5.5 hours non-stop and 12 hours intermittently when plugged in -- and it fits in your car cupholder!
  • Cozy Chai Essential Oil Blend - this blend of Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Nutmeg, Cardamom, and Vanilla is the ultimate in warmth and coziness!
Sip and Celebrate Set

Celebrate all the great things this season with a NingXia Red Cheers! Mix up a holiday mocktail, add some Cinnamon Bark to your red shot, or give a host the best gift around with this Sip and Celebrate set!

Check out all the amazing benefits and details why NingXia Red is fundamental to your health and wellness on these blog posts:
Vanilla Whimsy Roll-On

Say hello to your new favorite fragrance – the Vanilla Whimsy Roll-On! This elevated blend combines sweet, citrusy notes with Vanilla to create an alluring, captivating, and lighthearted scent. Savor its sweet and captivating notes while you invite positivity with each sniff! Whether it's a cozy date night or an empowering moment of creative expression, use this uplifting, on-the-go aroma to help bring out your playful side and infuse special moments with a dab of whimsy that is perfect for the season.

Featuring a blend of Blue Tansy and Orange essential oils along with Vanilla oleoresin, Vanilla Whimsy Roll-On is a playful, lighthearted aroma and is a perfect personal scent for the young at heart.

Just a drop of Vanilla Whimsy…
  • Features an uplifting aroma that helps bring out your playful side
  • Blends sweet, citrusy notes with Vanilla oleoresin to create an alluring and captivating scent
  • Perfect for use while working on your inner confidence during creative and personal pursuits
  • Features a portable and easy-to-apply roll-on formula
  • Prediluted for delicate skin
This is one roll-on we will be using all holiday season and beyond for a luxurious daily fragrance that also helps us keep a sunny outlook.

Whimsical Cleaning Collection

Get your home holiday hosting ready with this curated collection of green cleaning favorites! Spice up your Thieves Household Cleaner by adding 30 drops of Christmas Spirit essential oil blend for the most festive cleaner around!




Whimsical Spray Bottle

Snag an extra festive spray bottle for creating cozy, seasonal DIYs, for gifting, or for keeping extra cleaners on hand!







Diffuser Charging Pad

Want your diffuser in the middle of a table? Want to take it traveling? Now you can! No more fussing with cords with this battery-powered diffuser charging pad!





Whimsical All-In Collection

Embrace all the magic of the season with this discounted all-in collection! This collection has everything you need to create a cozy holiday home, host and attend all your favorite gatherings, and pamper yourself as well!


Returning Seasonal Favorites!

Blissful Lips Lip Balm Set

Experience the joy of soft, kissable lips this holiday season with this exclusive, limited-time lip balm set. Crafted from plant-based ingredients and moisturizing seed oils, these balms provide intense hydration and seal in moisture, leaving your lips soft and smooth. Its festive packaging also adds a sprinkle of seasonal charm! Gift it, stuff those stockings, or keep one or two balms for yourself!

Why we love them…
  • Formulated with coconut, jojoba, and wolfberry seed oils to nourish and instantly moisturize lips
  • Made with plant-derived ingredients and Young Living premium essential oils
  • Formulated without gluten, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, petroleum, or mineral oil
  • Fun, seasonal flavors!


Christmas Spirit essential oil blend, 15 mL

Although we love this blend all year long, there's just a special place in our hearts for Christmas Spirit during the holidays. It doesn't get much better than this cozy scent that lights up the whole room! Christmas Spirit is a sweet, spicy blend of essential oils that taps into the happiness, joy, and security associated with the holiday season.







Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap, 3 pk

Elevate even the most mundane of activities with a blast of Christmas Spirit! We love this hand soap for bringing a bit of cheer to every sink in the house. Plus, it makes a great host or hostess gift! Tie a sprig of rosemary around the bottle, add a festive tea towel, and voila!






Evergreen Essence essential oil blend, 15 mL
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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!!



Simplified by Jacob & Kait Winter Collection

Whether you're feeling the nostalgic vibes of Candy Canes, celebrating the new year with Pink Champagne or setting down with Winter Spa, these blends are just what winter needs. These oils are now available as a set or individually and make wonderful gifts! The Winter Collection includes:

  • Candy Cane Essential Oil Blend
    Inspired by everyone's favorite holiday candy, this blend's sweet and minty aroma will instantly transform your space in a magical candy-cane wonderland. It features the refreshing scents of Wintergreen, Peppermint and Balsam Copaiba essential oils, and Vanilla oleoresin, each of which has an incredible ability to support our bodies during the winter months.
  • Pink Champagne Essential Oil Blend
    Bottoms up! Inspired by a celebratory toast with the ones you love most, this bright blend creates a bubbly environment full of fun and fruity scents. Can we all “cheers” to that? Pink Champagne features the flowery scents of Grapefruit, Camphor, Bitter Orange, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, and Cistus essential oils.
  • Winter Spa Essential Oil Blend
    After all the hustle and bustle of the season, an at-home spa day is just what we all need. The soothing aroma of this Winter Spa blend takes you back to a state of calm while transforming your space into a holiday oasis. Fire up your diffuser while you journal, meditate or take a long, hot shower. Diffuse while your little ones have their bath! This blend will be a favorite for everyone with the soothing scents of Bergamot, Tangerine, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Orange, and Jasmine.

Sweet Maple Bath Bombs

Indulge in a relaxing moment with these warm, inviting bath bombs that are the perfect way to wind down after a long day! The sweet 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!


Dates & Things to Know

  • New holiday products and collections will be visible on the website on October 4 at 12 p.m., MT, so you can get your wish lists ready!
  • Free economy shipping is available from October 7 at 9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., MT on October 8, on one-time orders of 200+ PV. 
  • Existing Customers and Brand Partners: One-time orders of 200+ PV qualify for free shipping. Free shipping will be automatically applied at checkout.
  • New Customers and Brand Partners: One-time or combined (one-time and loyalty) orders of 200+ PV qualify for free economy shipping. New Customer or Brand Partner enrollees can grab the new holiday products on a combined order during October only! Watch this video to learn how to place a combined order.
Enjoy shopping and don't forget gifts for friends and family! 

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

Eucalyptus Essential Oil Spotlight - Oct 2023

Eucalyptus Essential Oil Spotlight


Eucalyptus is a household staple for sure! This oil has a fresh, invigorating scent that is wonderful for respiratory support and also promotes health, well-being, and purification. Eucalyptus oil is also a great choice for sore muscles and is found in the OrthoEase and OrthoSport massage oils. It is also a cleansing oil and is great for laundry + cleaning and is a component of the Inner Defense capsules (amazing for immune support!)  and the Thieves essential oil blend (our favorite for just about everything).

Just a Drop of Eucalyptus

  • Has a bold, invigorating aroma that supports the airways
  • Creates a refreshing breathing experience when inhaled
  • Promotes a peaceful environment at bedtime
  • Wonderful for supporting airways during cold weather and before/during exercise
  • Great for tense and tired muscles
  • Cleansing and refreshing, wonderful addition to cleaning DIYs 
  • Creates a spa-like experience when used aromatically
  • Creates a cooling and soothing sensation when applied topically
What's the Difference?

There are different Eucalyptus oils because there are many different varieties of the Eucalyptus plant, more than 700 species! There are three varieties of eucalyptus essential oil available, and each variety is steam distilled individually, using the leaves of the plant. These are Eucalyptus BlueEucalyptus Globulus, and Eucalyptus Radiata, and while interchangeable for most needs, they are actually quite different from each other.

  • Eucalyptus Blue is grown in Ecuador and is used by natives for repelling insects and covering wounds. It has a very balanced chemistry and is the only Eucalyptus variety that does not cause an allergic reaction in individuals who have a eucalyptol allergy. Eucalyptus blue has a very herbaceous and spicy aroma which is great for respiratory support. It is found in the Breathe Again roll-on.
  • Eucalyptus Globulus is grown in China and is wonderful for respiratory support and soothing sore muscles. This variety of eucalyptus has the highest amount of 1.8 cineole (eucalyptol), making it wonderful for respiratory support. It has a bold and rich aroma and is found in the OrthoEase and OrthoSport massage oils, the Breathe Again roll-on, and the oil blend RC (which stands for Respiratory Congestion).
  • Eucalyptus Radiata is grown in Australia and has a striking, citrusy scent. This species of Eucalyptus has been treasured in folk medicine for centuries and used by natives for many immune supporting purposes. A very large flowering tree in the myrtle family, Eucalyptus radiata produces fragrant leaves and is also known informally as narrow-leaved peppermint. Eucalyptol is the constituent that gives Eucalyptus Radiata its camphorous aroma and incredible respiratory support properties!
At a Glance Usage Guide
Want the cliff notes version of which eucalyptus oil to use? We've got you covered!

  • Wanting some respiratory TLC → Any of them!
  • Cleaning and laundry needs → Any variety, though we like Eucalyptus Radiata for its crisp, clean aroma
  • Creating a spa-like atmosphere → Eucalyptus Blue
  • Little ones need some help → SniffleEase or Eucalyptus Blue
  • Soothing muscles and joints → Eucalyptus Globulus
  • Needing a little immune support → Eucalyptus Radiata
Using Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus is wonderful to diffuse and pairs well with Lavender, Cedarwood, Copaiba, and Pine oils (it's great with Lavender to create an at-home spa!). You can also add Eucalyptus to your laundry, wool dryer balls, and linen sprays. Eucalyptus is wonderful for DIY chest rubs and epsom salts baths when your immune or respiratory systems need a little TLC. 

Eucalyptus and Children

Eucalyptus in all its varieties, like Peppermint, can be a warming oil with a strong or "spicy" smell. So with little ones, we like to start using it on their feet diluted with your favorite carrier oil. The reflex point on the bottom of the feet to support the lungs is the large pad up under their toes. This is a great way to support their little respiratory systems!

If you want a great, ready-to-go Eucalyptus product for littles, Young Living also carries a special pre-diluted blend of coconut oil and Eucalyptus Blue along with other beneficial oils called SniffleEase that we love.

Daily Habits with Eucalyptus (any variety)

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

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

Make this Eucalyptus Lavender Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC: 
Soothe irritated airways with a simple DIY Chest Rub:
  • Small glass jar
  • ¼ cup coconut oil 
  • 30 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 20 drops Lemon
    Mix well. Apply to chest, back, throat and bottom of feet as desired.
Whenever you feel your defenses going down, try this Immune Boost Bath Soak:
Make a refreshing room spray:
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 10 drops Lemon or Grapefruit (optional)
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
Make a DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray for refreshing linens and mattresses with each sheet change or every time you make the bed. Switch up the oils as you like:
  • 8 oz glass spray bottle
  • 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Tea Tree, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Radiata, & Lavender
  • Fill with filtered water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray for linens and upholstered surfaces:
  • 2 oz glass spray bottle
  • Splash witch hazel
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Filtered water 
Add 20 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh twist. Pair with Rosemary and Grapefruit for an even more refreshing take on our favorite plant-based cleaner: Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata & Rosemary 
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • Filtered water
Add Eucalyptus Radiata to wool dryer balls and Thieves Laundry Soap for fresh, clean smelling laundry.

Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors. 

Use Eucalyptus Radiata to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts
  • 1 Cup Baking Soda 
  • 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt  
  • 30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s)
  • Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicone mold 
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 2 - Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well.
    Step 3 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
DIFFUSE:
Diffuse this fresh, crisp oil with herbaceous oils like Rosemary and Lavender, citrus oils like Grapefruit and Lemon or cleansing oils like Peppermint and Lemongrass: 

Aveda - Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Rosemary
Spa Treatment - Eucalyptus Radiata, Grapefruit, Tangerine
Fresh & Clean - Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree, Lemon 
Resolutions - Eucalyptus Radiata, Peppermint, Lavender

Want to try Eucalyptus BlueEucalyptus Globulus, and Eucalyptus Radiata but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Raven Essential Oil Spotlight - Sept 2023

Raven Essential Oil Spotlight


Raven essential oil blend is like a deep breath. Ravintsara (Camphor), Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Peppermint, and Wintergreen oils combine for a scent that is crisp and refreshing! Raven contains ravintsara aka camphor - the active ingredient in over the counter chest rubs. (Sadly the OTC rubs contain synthetic camphor. We however have the good stuff - real and natural!). This oil is our go-to for when we need to breathe easy.

Just a Drop of Raven

  • Has a cool, minty, eucalyptus aroma reminiscent of a spa
  • Smells uplifting and refreshing
  • Helps soothe when applied to the chest and throat
  • Helps open airways when inhaled or diffused
  • Contains ravintsara - camphor - a well known herb for respiratory congestion
One of the easiest ways to use Raven is in place of OTC chest rubs or creams. This is as simple as mixing one drop of Raven with a pump of V-6 Carrier oil! You can apply it over the throat, chest and back as well as the bottom of the feet. Raven is also great to diffuse (we love it with Thieves when things get crazy!) or add to an epsom salt bath when needed. You can also make a hot compress to place over the nasal passages, throat or chest with a hot rag and a drop of Raven. It's so easy to use!

Raven background

Ravintsara is found within the leaves and wood of the camphor tree, a large evergreen tree native to regions in southern China and Japan, as well as Taiwan, Korea, and Vietnam. Ravintsara's slightly woodsy aroma pairs perfectly with other essential oils in the mint family, including Peppermint and Wintergreen. The whole experience of the blend is sweetened with a sprinkle of Lemon, creating the sensation of walking through a crisp, quiet winter forest.

Ingredients in Raven

  • Ravintsara (camphor) - an ancient herb that has been used for centuries for respiratory needs, known in Madagascar as the 'oil that heals'.
  • Lemon - a cleansing oil high in limonene and wonderful for immune support that is also a natural mucolytic.
  • Wintergreen (methyl salicylate) - in the same family as the plant from which aspirin was derived, this oil is great for the respiratory system. Wintergreen is a key ingredient in the Thieves cough drops too!
  • Peppermint - amazing for respiratory support, lungs, and sinuses, this mint oil can help open and soothe the respiratory tract.
  • Eucalyptus Radiata - long used for respiratory and sinus support, eucalyptus is a wellness cabinet must-have.
Key Constituents

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

  • Menthol - has been studied for its use to support healing and relief of minor aches and pains as well as airway support.
  • Eucalyptol - this constituent has far-reaching positive effects on the respiratory system, memory, and more.
  • Methyl salicylate - a naturally-occurring compound that may have analgesic properties; synthetic methyl-salicylate is commonly used in many over the counter preparations for minor aches and pains. 
Raven & Emotions

Did you know that ancient Chinese and Greek medicine practices point to the lungs as being the place where Sadness and Grief are stored? Everyday life is full of highs and lows, and whether chronic or acute, grief can create physical feelings in our chests. And let's face it - there is a lot to grieve as we go through life! When we are grieving we both physically and emotionally feel like we have very little "room to breathe". Conversely, when we feel excited, self-assured, and happy our chest feels light and puffed up.

Raven supports our every-day lung function while also creating the feeling of having more breathing room! Wintergreen, Ravintsara, & Eucalyptus open up our airways and help us to feel like we have more space to breathe and let go of the grief! Here are a few ideas for using Raven in this way:

  • Diffuse with citrus oils as you process through your emotions. To release our motions we need physical movement so consider yoga, walking or even stretching.
  • Rub a little behind the ears and over the chest while repeating the mantra: "I see clearly" or "I let it go".
Daily Habits with Raven

Use Raven in your daily health & wellness routines.

Add a few drops of Raven to the shower floor while you shower. Steam + heat + Raven = magic!

Make a simple DIY Chest Rub
  • Apply to the chest and throat, back, or even the bottom of your feet before bed!
  • Add a few drops of Raven to a carrier oil or to OrthoEase Massage oil and rub on your chest or feet before you exercise.
Whip up a simple DIY Massage Oil for tired legs, feet or other muscles as needed.
  • 4 oz pump bottle 
  • 20 drops Raven essential oil
  • 10 drops Copaiba essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
Make a Breathe Roller to use before/after exercise or whenever you need to breathe more deeply: 
  • 10 mL roller bottle
  • 15-20 drops each Raven, Lavender, Lemon, & Frankincense
  • Fill with carrier oil
Diffuse for respiratory support! Pair with Lemon, Lavender, Thieves or Idaho Balsam Fir.

Add it to your bath with some Epsom salts. For 1 cup of epsom salt add up to 10 drops Raven.

When things really start to go south, try this Flu Bath recipe!
  • 10 drops Raven
  • 6 drops Frankincense
  • 6 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 3 drops Dorado Azul
Make a hot compress with a washcloth and a drop of Raven and place over your nasal passages, throat, or chest.

Give your tired feet some love with this Spa Day Foot Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 
  • 5 drops Raven
    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.
Add Raven to your natural home care routine

Add a few drops to dryer balls for the fresh smelling laundry.

Use Raven in your DIY Laundry Scent Booster:
  • To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add
  • 1 1/2 cup epsom salt 
  • 1/2 cup baking soda 
  • 30 drops Raven
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use: add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening:
Make a simple linen and upholstery spray - these are great for when the seasons change and air quality lowers!
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Citric acid 
  • ½ cup Cornstarch 
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 30-40 drops Raven
  • 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 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
  • 40 drops Raven or a mix of Raven, Lemon and Lavender
    In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc!
  • To a 4 oz glass spray bottle add
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 40 drops Raven (can add Lemon too!)
  • Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Filtered water
  • Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
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 with Raven!

Autumn Breeze - 5 drops of Thieves + 3 drops of Lavender + 2 drops each Raven & Vanilla
Aveda - 4 drops each Lavender, Rosemary, & Raven
Deep Breath - 5 drops Raven + 3 drops each Lemon & Frankincense
Back to School - 4 drops each Raven & Lemon + 3 drops Thieves
Spa Day - 4 drops Raven + 3 drops each Rosemary & Lavender + 2 drops Stress Away
Fresh Laundry - 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops each Tangerine & Lemon + 2 drops Raven

Want to try Raven 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

Back to School Handbook 2023

The 2023 Back to School Handbook

It's hard to believe that school time is already here, but there is something soothing about the routine of backpacks and books and pencils, don't you think?! As always, we want to do everything we can to make this a healthy, happy school year. Here are a few of our best tips for doing just that!

Keeping Everyone Healthy

Thieves is our go-to germ-busting blend, and we love having it around us in multiple forms throughout the day! Thieves essential oil and roll-on, Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer and Spray, Thieves Foaming Hand Soap – give us all the Thieves!


Supplement Daily

  • Super C Chewables and Immugummies for everyone in the family! Vitamin C and immune health are synonymous, and adding the elderberry and elderflower Immugummies to your routine is a great daily habit for the entire family.
  • KidScents MightyVites is a perfect option for a wholesome daily vitamin for kids of all ages.
  • Ningxia Red is our favorite supplement for ALL the things. It is an antioxidant and nutrient powerhouse that helps us sleep better, get and keep glowing skin, keep a healthy immune system, have healthy energy levels, and much much more. 

Keeping Things Clean

Thieves Household Cleaner is our absolute favorite for green, plant-based cleaning. You know we use this in our homes, but did you know that a lot of teachers will use it in their classrooms as well?! So many people have gifted it along with a glass spray bottle to their kids' teachers to use daily in their classrooms. Spice it up with one of these recipes!

School Days Thieves Cleaner
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle 
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner 
  • 10 drops each Orange & Cinnamon Bark essential oils
  • 5 drops each Ginger, Clove, & Nutmeg essential oils
  • Fill with distilled water
Falling Leaves Thieves Cleaner
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle 
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner 
  • 10 drops each Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce, & Bergamot essential oils
  • 5 drops Patchouli essential oil
  • Fill with distilled water
Caramel Apple Thieves Cleaner
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle 
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner 
  • 10 drops each Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, & Stress Away essential oils
  • 5 drops each Nutmeg & Tangerine essential oils
  • Fill with distilled water

Staying Focused

Whether you're helping your little ones with homework, helping older kids stay focused in class, or needing some help yourself, these are some of our favorite oils for staying focused and alert!

Why these? A study on essential oils and focus by Dr. Terry Friedmann found a 32% improvement in mental focus in children inhaling Vetiver, with similar results in the group inhaling Cedarwood.

They realized this is because of a specific constituent (a component of the oils). Vetiver and Cedarwood are extremely high in sesquiterpenes - molecules that deliver oxygen molecules to cells, just like hemoglobin does to the blood! More oxygen to the brain = better focus. These oils also help our brain waves calm from an overactive state to a focused one.

  • Cedarwood 98% sesquiterpenes
  • Vetiver 97% sesquiterpenes
  • Spikenard 93% sesquiterpenes
  • Sandalwood 90% sesquiterpenes

School Day Butterflies

One way to help calm those first day (or test day!) jitters is diffusing a calming, grounding & uplifting blend! Prep your diffuser the night before with this blend and have it going as you eat breakfast and make sure everything is ready to go before you head out the door. 

This also makes a great roller! Multiply the drops by 5, add a carrier and go. Pop it in your child's backpack (or your own bag.. parents can feel those butterflies too!) or apply it to a diffuser bracelet to bring those calming vibes along with you!

Jittery Butterflies Blend
  • 3 drops Peace & Calming
  • 2 drops Tangerine
  • 2 drops Valor
  • 2 drops Stress Away
  • 1 drop Vetiver

Sweet, Sweet Sleep

A good night of sleep always makes you feel amazing, but did you know that sleep has even more effects than just having energy? It is a huge part of our ability to focus, our immune systems, and our ability to retain information! Sleep is crucial for us and for our little ones, especially during the school year. Try some of these tips for helping everyone in the home get some sweet sweet sleep!

Sleepytime oils - Peace & Calming, Cedarwood, Valor, Lavender, SleepyIze, Seedlings Calm, Tranquil. Choose a few and keep them on hand to diffuse every evening at bedtime.

Nighttime Linen Spray - Spray this onto sheets, blankets, pjs and stuffed animals before bed.
  • Glass spray bottle
  • 30 drops Peace & Calming
  • 15 drops Lavender
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Water
KidScents Unwind - This magnesium-based supplement is our go-to for unwinding before bed. It also includes tryptophan and essential oils that help promote a calm state. Because it can help with restlessness and sleeplessness, it can also improve focus and concentration in the classroom! 

KidScents MightyPro - It may seem a little bizarre to put a gut health supplement in the sleep category, but more and more research shows us that a healthy gut is crucial for all things – including sleep!

School Day Blends

These are some of our favorites for immune support, focus, calming, and soothing! You can also make these into roller blends! Strong Defenses is a favorite everyday wellness roller in our house. To do this, multiply the drops by 5-7, add a carrier, and go!

  • After School Pep Talk - 5 drops Thieves, 5 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Tangerine
  • Sniffle Ease - 4 drops each Lemon, Lavender, Raven or R.C.
  • Homework Helpers - 4 drops Cedarwood, 5 drops Vetiver, 2 drops Peppermint
  • Settle Down - 5 drops Peace & Calming, 4 drops Lavender, 2 drops Tangerine
  • Strong Defenses - 4 drops each Thieves, Frankincense, & Lemon
  • First Day Butterflies - 4 drops Valor, 3 drops each Bergamot, & Tangerine

After School Fun

Pumpkin Pie Play Dough

An activity for the kids with the option of being free of harmful dyes and ingredients and leaves the house and their little hands smelling AMAZING plus it has immune boosting properties! You can make this together, super easy, then let them play the crisp, fall day away!!

  • 2 cups cornstarch
  • 1 cup Kidscents Lotion
  • 4 drops Cardamom
  • 2 drops Orange
  • 1 drop Cinnamon bark
  • 1 drop Clove
  • Mix all the ingredients together and let their imaginations run wild!
DIY Clay Leaf Tray

This DIY tray is a fun craft for the little ones to make and gift! Before the clay hardens, you can drop essential oils onto it. Choose stronger scents like Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Thieves or Peppermint to ensure more scent.

First, explore around your yard and gather your leaves! Cut out a piece of air dry clay, then roll it out about 1/2 inch thick, making sure your leaf will fit fully onto the clay. Then, press your leaf (vein side down) onto the clay. Make sure all parts of the leaf press in so that you get all the pretty nuances of the leaf!

Remove the leaf from the clay, and cut around the outline with a knife (have adults do this part), then remove the excess air dry clay from around your imprint. Go around the perimeter of the leaf and gently press the sides up and in to create a small edge. If adding oils, do so now. 
Allow the clay to air dry and harden. We set ours on a baking rack so that both sides were exposed to air. After 24 hours they had hardened and were ready to paint!

Paint! Once the paint is dry, cover with a coat of Modge Podge gloss, then let that dry for 24 hours. After the coating is dry, have your children sign the back and write the year.

We hope you enjoy this Back to School Handbook.

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

Simplified Summer Collection Spotlight

Simplified Summer Collection
Spotlight

Capture the spirit of summer with these three sun-sational blends designed to whisk you away to where the living is easy. Ditch the chemical-laden candles and wall plugs for these delicious, summer-y blends. These blends are also now available to purchase individually! Check out the 'Related Resources' section below for more information on each blend!

Simplified Summer Collection at a Glance
  • Make your home smell sun-sationally fresh with three summertime blends.
  • Skip the harsh chemicals in candles, room sprays, and air fresheners for naturally derived essential oil goodness.
  • Transform your space into an easy, breezy summer getaway in minutes.
  • Whip up a signature summer scent without the toxins in conventional perfumes.
  • Switch out fragrance-filled reed diffusers for these summery scents or DIY a reed diffuser of your own!
Simplified Summer Collection

Tropical Tango essential oil blend
Take a trip to the tropics with the scents of ripe coconuts, juicy oranges, and fresh-picked florals with the Tropical Tango essential oil blend! This bright, blissful blend will have you feeling like you're living on island time no matter where you are. This blend can be incredibly helpful for times of stress to transport your emotions to a tropical paradise - relaxed, calm and grounded. Diffuse, apply and add this oil to DIYs all summer (or all year!) long!

Orange Creamsicle essential oil blend
When you want to relive the nostalgia of cool summertime sweets, count on the Orange Creamsicle blend. Made with real Madagascar vanilla, this creamy, citrusy scent will bring back memories of simpler times and summer days spent outdoors with friends. It's amazing diffused, worn as a perfume or used in summer-y DIYs!

Seaside essential oil blend
Treat your senses to the crisp, luxurious smell of Seaside! Inspired by the salty ocean air and warm summer nights, this blend is a vacation in a bottle. Made with Neroli from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree near the Mediterranean ocean, herbaceous Cypress and Sage, plus citrus notes of Orange and Lime, this blend is definitely one you will want to bask in all summer long!

How to Use the Simplified Summer Collection

For your home…
Diffuse any of these summer-scented essential oil blends to turn your home into a summertime getaway.

Whip up a simple room or linen spray with any of the blends:
Place a few drops of one of the blends on a cloth or cotton ball and place in the bottom of a trash can, a drawer, a closet or any other small space that needs to be refreshed.

Make a lovely DIY Reed Diffuser
  • Glass bottle of choice (check thrift stores for lovely vintage ones!)
  • Bamboo skewers or uncoated chopsticks
  • 1/4 cup carrier oil of choice
  • 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol
  • 40-60 drops essential oil of choice
Add 20-25 drops of one of the blends to your Thieves Cleaner for a summery twist.

Add 3-5 drops of your chosen blend to dryer balls to infuse your laundry with a little sunshine.

Add one of these summery blends to your DIY Laundry Scent BoosterMake this carpet deodorizing powder. To a 4 oz glass jar add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ½ cup fine sea salt
  • 20 drops blend of choice
    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! 
Add a few drops of Tropical Tango in your diffuser to fill your space with the island-inspired scents of exotic flowers, creamy coconuts, and juicy fruits.

Put a few drops of Orange Creamsicle in a USB car diffuser to cheer up your morning commute with the nostalgic scents of summer.

For personal care…

Dilute your favorite Summer Simplified essential oil blend with a carrier oil and add it to your evening shower gel, body oil, or DIY bath bomb recipes for a burst of sunshine.

Use your favorite blend to make some of the simple DIYs. (Summer shimmer body oil anyone?!?)

Use one of these blends in DIY sugar and salt scrubs for a fresh summery burst.

Put 1 drop of Tropical Tango diluted with 2–4 drops of V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex into the palm of your hand; then cup your hands around your nose and breathe deeply to transport yourself to an island paradise.

Breathe in Orange Creamsicle's uplifting aroma straight from the bottle for an aromatic pick-me-up when your day overwhelms you.

Place a couple drops of Seaside and V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex onto a diffuser bracelet to carry the fresh, soothing scent wherever your day takes you. Since this blend may cause photosensitivity, keep your wrist out of direct sunlight for up to 24 hours.

A Few Notes on Fragrance...

If you turn over your favorite good smelling products, you'll often find the word ‘fragrance' in the ingredients. But what is fragrance??

Fragrance chemicals are organic compounds that volatilize, or vaporize into the air, which is why we can smell them. They are added to household and personal care products to give them a scent or to mask the odor of other ingredients. Unfortunately, the volatile organic chemicals (VOCs - think the smell of paint or paint thinner) emitted by fragrance products can contribute to poor indoor air quality and are associated with a variety of adverse health effects. They are pretty much the last thing you want in a product for ambiance and aroma.

But it gets a little bit worse…. Did you know that to protect trade secrets, makers are allowed to withhold fragrance ingredients, so consumers can't rely on labels to know what hazards may lurk inside those festive scented candles (and room sprays.. and wall plugs… and perfumes.. and cosmetics…). This is called the “fragrance loophole” in federal labeling law. Although all other ingredients in your scented household and personal care products must be disclosed on the label by their specific name, this loophole means that ingredients added to provide a pleasant scent, or to mask a bad one, need only be listed under the generic term “fragrance.” 

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that, while many popular candles and room sprays contain trace amounts of natural essences, they also typically contain a dozen or more potentially hazardous synthetic chemicals, some of which are derived from petroleum. According to the EWG, 

“Exposure to fragrance chemicals can cause headaches; eye, nose, and throat irritation; nausea; forgetfulness; loss of coordination; and other respiratory and/or neurotoxic symptoms. Many fragrance ingredients are respiratory irritants and sensitizers, which can trigger asthma attacks and aggravate sinus conditions.” 

One example of a harmful ingredient (there are many!) when it comes to fragrance, is styrene, an ingredient added to a wide variety of consumer products. A 2011 finding by the National Toxicology Program (endorsed by the Academy's National Research Council) found that styrene is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.”

We know only that styrene might be an ingredient in any given fragrance because the International Fragrance Association, an industry trade group, publishes an online “Transparency List” of ingredients that perfumers say they use in formulas for consumer products. Styrene is one of the 3,000-odd ingredients on the list.

When you add up the number of products in your bathroom cabinets and under your kitchen sink that contain “fragrance” – and may contain styrene – the total could be many exposures to a substance we now know is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.”

THIS is why we are so passionate about ditching conventional products and switching to Young Living's clean, effective and safe options! Young Living NEVER uses fragrance in their products - they don't even need to because of the incredible essential oils. All the Young Living products are infused with the highest quality, therapeutic grade essential oils which not only make fragrance unnecessary, they actually improve our health! 

Want to capture the spirit of summer with these three sun-sational blends designed to whisk you away to where the living is easy, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Daily Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Spotlight - July 2023

Daily Prebiotic Fiber
Supplement Spotlight

Health starts in the gut, so we want to do everything we can to have a happy, healthy belly! And having a healthy gut isn't something just for those with gut disorders. It is for us all. Taking daily steps to build, support, detoxify and balance gut bacteria and intestinal lining is crucial, and one of our favorite, simple ways to do this is with Daily Prebiotic Fiber! Daily Prebiotic Fiber is a daily prebiotic and fiber drink that is both delicious and easy on the stomach.

Daily Prebiotic Fiber at a Glance

Daily Prebiotic Fiber supports gut health, aids in the body's natural detoxification process, and helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome - all things that are crucial to overall health! This gentle daily formula contains 6 grams of plant-based prebiotics, 5 grams of soluble fiber, and a belly-supporting blend of essential oils - Fennel, Anise, Tarragon, Ginger, Lemongrass, and Rosemary.

Why We Love Daily Prebiotic Fiber
  • Contains 6 grams of plant-based prebiotics and 5 grams of soluble fiber
  • Aids in the body's natural detoxification process
  • Helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome
  • Easy on the stomach and well tolerated by those with digestion sensitivity
  • Promotes healthy postbiotics in the gut
  • Contains D. Gary Young's original essential oil blend of Fennel, Anise, Tarragon, Ginger, Lemongrass, and Rosemary essential oils
  • Helps you feel full longer
  • Supports cardiovascular health and immune system
Gut Health & Overall Health

Did you know that over 75% of your immune system is in your gut? Sounds so wild, but it is true. This is yet another reason why a healthy, happy belly is of utmost importance!

If you're thinking that you don't feel bad, don't have dietary sensitivities and feel like your gut is just fine, you could still be experiencing symptoms of gut inflammation and imbalance (dysbiosis). Lots of things in our daily life can result in tiny holes in the gut lining, creating a ‘leaky gut.' This is a huge topic of medical study and one for another day, but leaky gut can cause a whole host of symptoms. Some less straightforward symptoms include migraines, brain fog, joint pain, eczema, acne and emotional instability. 

If this is you (and honestly even if it's not!) I challenge you to spend a minimum of 30 days eating low-inflammatory foods, moving your body, taking Life 9 and Daily Prebiotic Fiber and seeing how these things change! Bonus points for adding in 2-4 ounces of NingXia Red each day. 

Daily Prebiotic Fiber contains powerful ingredients like agave inulin, guar gum, and prickly pear cactus extract that work synergistically  (1+1=3) with Fennel, Anise, Tarragon, Ginger, Lemongrass, and Rosemary essential oils to dexotify the gut and promote a healthy environment for bacterial balance. Pairing Daily Prebiotic Fiber with Life 9 is ideal. Daily Prebiotic Fiber creates a clean, happy home for the diverse bacteria of the Life 9 probiotic! 

Plus, the  ingredients in Daily Prebiotic Fiber provide 6 grams of plant-based prebiotics and 5 grams of soluble fiber. Prebiotics and fiber are crucial for overall gut health and digestive mobility - ease of things moving through which is definitely what we want! As well as overall cardiovascular and immune system health.  

Overall, Daily Prebiotic Fiber is an ideal way to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, aid in the body's natural detoxification process, promote healthy postbiotics in the gut, and even help you feel full longer. If that's not a win, I don't know what is! 

Daily Habits for Gut Health
  • Avoid inflammatory foods
  • Eat whole, nutrient dense foods
  • Move your body gently first thing in the morning (yoga, sun salutations, stretching)
  • Avoid commercial seed oils (canola oil, sunflower seed oil, etc.)
  • Take a high quality probiotic like Life 9
  • Eat prebiotic foods like garlic, onions, and NingXia wolfberries 
  • Take Daily Prebiotic Fiber
Gut Health & Emotions

It may seem strange to link gut health with emotions, but there is a big reason why the two things are connected.

We've all heard about serotonin, especially since it is one of our ‘happy' hormones along with dopamine. Serotonin is the control switch for the body and brain's neurotransmitters. It helps us regulate our emotions from excited and energetic to calm and focused, so when levels are too low, problems can certainly arise.

Serotonin is produced in the brain (this is what we hear about a lot with mental health needs), but a large amount is also produced in the digestive system. So much so that our gut is called the ‘second brain.' In fact, almost 90% of the serotonin in our bodies is produced by the peripheral nervous system in the gut. WOW. 

So many things impact the gut's ability to produce and maintain adequate levels of serotonin. A few of these include food sensitivities and allergies, acute and chronic stress, gut flora imbalances, yeast overgrowth, acute and chronic illness, conventional medication and antibiotic use. Some of these things are within our  control to change and others we have to simply support and rebuild the gut after experiencing. Acute needs are definitely going to require work, but the real ticket to health is in daily actions! 

Often when we crave foods high in sugar or white flour, we are innately trying to regulate low serotonin levels. These foods may give us a quick pick me up, but they also lead to a crash shortly after. BUT. There are many ways we can support the gut (second brain remember!) daily to maintain adequate serotonin (among other important things). Adding Daily Prebiotic Fiber to your daily wellness routine is a great way to support your gut on a daily basis! 

To Use Daily Prebiotic Fiber
  • Mix 1 scoop in 8 ounces of water or juice once daily.
  • Take in the morning 30 minutes before meals on an empty stomach.
  • Enjoy with water, NingXia Red, or juice

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

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

Make a Shift - Essential Solutions Kit

Make a Shift
Essential Solutions Kit


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If you're looking for an easy way to make the switch to greener solutions for your home and health, then look no further! Make a shift with the Essential Solutions Kit! This curated collection includes some of the most popular products for replacing harsh chemicals, freshening your home, or enhancing your daily wellness routines.

The Make a Shift Essential Solutions Kit comes with everything you need to take the next step in your everyday wellness journey!

Thieves essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • This powerful blend of immune boosting oils works with the body's natural defense systems, making it one we reach for every day. 
  • Dilute Thieves 1:4 (1 part Thieves, 4 part carrier oil) and apply to the spine, over the lymph nodes, and/or to the bottoms of the feet.
  • Add Thieves to your cleaning DIYs. (There's a reason Young Living has an entire line of household products infused with this blend!)
  • Add a drop to honey, then pour warm water over for a Thieves Tea (you can also add your favorite herbal tea) OR add a drop or two to coffee grounds before brewing, or mix into your favorite latte recipe.
  • Diffuse! Studies have shown that the Thieves blend can blast 96% of airborne germs. Pair with Peppermint for a pick-me-up or with Lavender for a bedtime blend that supports the immune system. 
Purification essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Purification is our favorite way to keep our homes smelling fresh and clean - even if they aren't! It has a crisp, fresh aroma, and unlike many harsh chemical-based sprays it truly eliminates odors and doesn't simply mask them. It's a bright, cleansing blend of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Myrtle, and Tea Tree that we use in so many different ways!
  • Add Purification to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a bright-smelling boost.
  • Drop Purification directly into areas that need some freshening - rain boots, forgotten laundry, diaper pails, etc.
  • Use Purification to support healthy airways! Simply mix a few drops with coconut oil and rub onto the chest, neck and back. (This blend is full of wonderful purifying oils for the immune & respiratory systems!)
  • Apply Purification topically to calm everyday skin irritations or use to spot-treat blemishes.
Lavender essential oil, 5 mL
  • Considered the panacea of aromatherapy, Lavender essential oil has endless uses – it is truly our Swiss Army Knife! In addition to its tranquil aroma, Lavender provides many skin care benefits, from beauty routines to first aid needs! It is also one we reach for to calm our systems when the air quality lowers.
  • Apply Lavender topically following sun exposure or add it to your facial essence, serum, or moisturizer.
  • Add 4 drops of Lavender and 1 cup of Epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment.
  • Use it as a spot treatment for minor bumps and blemishes.
  • Unwind in the evening with a calming Lavender-infused neck or back massage.
  • Use Lavender to help cleanse and soothe minor skin irritations. Pair with Frankincense and coconut oil. 
Peppermint essential oil, 5 mL
  • Peppermint essential oil has a fresh, minty aroma that is invigorating whenever you need a pick me up! This crisp oil can be diffused to create a focused environment for work or study, or it can be applied topically to soothe & cool muscles following activity. 
  • Diffuse Peppermint while working or during homework time to create a focused environment.
  • Sprinkle a few drops in your shower for an awakening shower steam in the morning.
  • Apply it to your neck and shoulders or to tired muscles following physical activity for a cooling sensation.
Deep Relief Roll-On, 10 mL
  • Deep Relief Roll-On is one of Young Living's most popular blends and will be your new tension-melting best friend! This pre-diluted blend combines Peppermint, Wintergreen, Copaiba, Clove, and Fir essential oils (plus more!) provide icy cool relief wherever you need it! Ditch the store-bought creams and grab your Deep Relief Roll-on!
  • Apply onto the temples, back of neck, and shoulders and gently massage to relieve stress and tension.
  • Apply generously to any sore or tense muscles or onto legs and feet after standing or walking all day. 
Stress Away Roll-On, 10 mL
  • We call this beachy blend a “vacation in a bottle.” Stress Away is your stress buster! It smells lovely with hints of vanilla and makes a great addition to DIY body butter, bath salts and more. 
  • Apply to the neck, chest and shoulders and feel the tension melt away. Apply liberally and frequently
  • Use on the chest and feet before bedtime – alone or with Lavender – to promote relaxation.
  • Use as a daily perfume or personal fragrance!
Fresh Start Diffuser (exclusive to this kit!)
  • This beautiful diffuser is streamlined and elegant and will be the perfect companion to any space! Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Not only does it make your entire space feel like a spa, you get all the benefits of inhaling the pure essential oils you are diffusing – immune support, respiratory soothing, calming and relaxing, focus and attention – win win! 
Product insert with simple tips for using every drop of these incredible oils

Make a Shift Essential Solutions Kit

Here are some of our favorite recipes, DIYs, and ways to use the oils in this kit! These oils were hand selected because they are some of the most versatile.

Make a Glow Up Skin Serum to use before bed:
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • Fill with carrier of choice (jojoba oil, argan oil)
  • Optional: 15 drops Frankincense for oil-prone skin
  • Other great add-ins: Manuka, Blue Tansy, Myrrh
Make a T-Zone Roller to use on oily areas or as a spot-treatment for blemishes:
  • 20 drops Purification
  • Jojoba oil
Make a Daily Wellness Roller (10mL) to use morning and evening, then use more frequently when needs arise: 
  • 30 drops each Thieves,
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Peppermint
  • V-6 Vegetable oil carrier
  • Other great add-ins: Geranium, Pine, Frankincense
Try this Tension Melter Roller for tense heads, shoulders, necks or other muscles. (This one feels soooo good on the temples and forehead when you're carrying stress or tension!)
  • 25 drops each Lavender,
  • 20 drops Peppermint
  • Optional: 10 drops Deep  Relief (pop the roller out and use a dropper to get the essential oil out!)
  • V-6 Vegetable oil carrier
Make Ultimate Relaxation Bath Salts:
  • 1 cup Epsom salt
  • ½ cup Himalayan salt
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • Optional: 8 drops Stress Away (pop the roller out and use a dropper to get the essential oil out!)
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener to freshen up your space whenever you vacuum.
  • To an airtight glass jar add:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Purification
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make a Linen & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening:
  • 8 oz glass spray bottle   
  • 20 drops each Peppermint, Lavender, Purification
  • Filtered water
  • Shake to mix and spray on linens, upholstery, mattresses, anything really!
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster to make your laundry smell divine with zero harsh chemicals:
  • To a large glass jar with a lid add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ cup Baking Soda
  • 30 drops Purification (or a mix of desired oils)
  • To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Diffuse!!
  • Lemon Cookies - 6 drops each Lemon, Peppermint
  • Be Well - 5 drops Thieves, 4 drops Lavender, 3 doors Purification
  • Spring Breeze - 5 drops Thieves, 3 drops each Lavender, Peppermint
  • Fresh Linens - 6 drops Lavender, 4 drops Purification
Want to grab your Essential Solutions Kit but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Make a Shift - Happy, Healthy Home Kit

Make a Shift
Happy, Healthy Home Kit


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Cultivate a happy, healthy home with this curated kit of green home favorites! These products are some of our most used and are such a huge jump start on a low-tox home. This is your easy button when it comes to all natural, plant-based cleaning.

This collection features some of our most loved and most used Thieves products! It includes:

Thieves essential oil blend, 15 mL

This powerful blend of immune boosting oils works with the body's natural defense systems, making it one we reach for every day. 
  • Dilute Thieves 1:4 (1 part Thieves, 4 part carrier oil) and apply to the spine, over the lymph nodes, and/or to the bottoms of the feet.
  • Add Thieves to your cleaning DIYs. (There's a reason Young Living has an entire line of household products infused with this blend!)
  • Add a drop to honey, then pour warm water over for a Thieves Tea (you can also add your favorite herbal tea),  add a drop or two to coffee grounds before brewing, or mix into your favorite latte recipe. 
  • Diffuse! Studies have shown that the Thieves blend can blast 96% of airborne germs. Pair with Peppermint for a pick-me-up or with Lavender for a bedtime blend that supports the immune system. 
Lemon essential oil , 15 mL

Lemon is a bright, sunny and versatile oil that can be used for a variety of things, including a balanced health and wellness regimen. Lemon is very cleansing, so we can use it for our homes or for our bodies. Lemon oil is a wonderful way to support the liver!! And the oil is made from the rind of the fruit, making it alkaline instead of acidic so we get tons of great immune and wellness benefits!
  • A drop or two of Lemon can help you get sticky, hard to remove items or residue off of windows and other surfaces with ease. 
  • Use Lemon for cleaning! Talk about the entire house smelling wonderful. Add to Thieves Household Cleaner, cleaning DIYs, wool dryer balls, your laundry soap, your mop bucket, anything! 
  • Add Lemon to your Thieves roller for an everyday wellness blend. Other great additions: Frankincense, Oregano, Pine.
  • Lemon helps support oily skin or blemishes. Use on the t-zone with Lavender & Frankincense or use on a q-tip to spot treat blemishes. 
Thieves Household Cleaner 14.4 oz.

ONE cleaner for your entire home – truly! This bottle of concentrate marks about 20 bottles of all-purpose cleaner and can be used in so many different ways that you can clean your entire space with it. It's economical, safe for pets and kids, has no harsh chemicals, and smells amazing.
  • Mix up 1 capful with water in a spray bottle for general cleaning. Option to add a few drops of Lemon or Thieves oil for more scent!
  • Use 2 capfuls in hot water to clean floors.
  • Dilute in a spray bottle and spray onto ped beds.
  • Mix with water and vinegar and use in a steam mop, spray mop, or other floor cleaner.
Amber Glass Spray Bottle

The perfect companion to Thieves Household Cleaner! Use this spray bottle to mix up your all-purpose daily cleaner. The stylish bottle means you can leave it on the counter without sacrificing your aesthetic!
 
Thieves Laundry Soap

Thieves Laundry Soap is one of our laundry room must haves. Safe, effective, eco-friendly and economical cleaning with the power of plants? Sign us up! This plant-powered laundry soap is tough enough for dirt stains, but gentle enough for newborn clothing. Fabrics come out of the washer clean and with a pleasant citrus aroma, thanks to a 100% pure blend of Thieves, Jade Lemon, and Bergamot essential oils!
  • Standard load: ½ cap for conventional washers, ¼ cap for HE washers.
  • For extra oomph, you can add a few drops of Lemon or Thieves essential oil to the soap in the washing dispenser!
Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub

Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub is the perfect naturally derived cleaner: tough on messes and safe for your family! The scrubbing power comes from nepheline syenite, a naturally occurring mineral from Canada; baking soda that gently absorbs odors; sodium percarbonate that provides a powerful boost of oxygen-based cleaning power; and Young Living's signature Thieves blend. 
  • Use to clean kitchens, sinks, bathtubs, showers, commodes, etc.
  • Use it to naturally tackle soap scum, built-up grease and grime, and hard-water stains in the kitchen and bathroom.
  • Keep it on hand for cleaning ovens, grills and barbecues as well and dutch ovens or pans with baked-on grease. Add a few drops of Lemon for the most pesky food residues!
Thieves Dish Soap, 12 oz

If you want a dish soap that cuts the grease, doesn't leave your dishes with a scented residue, and is gentle on your hands, then Thieves Dish Soap is perfect for you! This cleaning powerhouse is free of the typical sulfates, dyes, and synthetics found in many dish soaps, and the plant-based formula leaves no harsh chemical residues - on your dishes or on your skin. Plus, a little goes a long way, and this bottle can up your cleaning game in the rest of the house too! 
  • Use to clean your dishes. Fill a sink with hot water, Thieves Dish Soap and a couple drops of Lemon for sparkling, clean dishes.
  • Use to pre-treat laundry stains! Simply wet the stain, rub Thieves Dish Soap onto it, scrub with a laundry brush, and wash.
  • Add to a shower brush for easy shower cleaning! Fill your brush with half cleaner and half soap. Use to scrub your shower every time you get in! 
MAKE A SHIFT: HAPPY, HEALTHY HOME KIT

Here are some of our favorite recipes, DIYs, and ways to use the products in this kit! This is truly all you need to clean your entire home.

Whip up a Thieves Household Cleaner for general cleaning - counters, bathrooms, everywhere!

To the 16 oz glass spray bottle add 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner. Option to add 10-15 drops each Lemon and Thieves essential oils. Fill with filtered water.

Pretreat stains with Thieves Dish Soap! Simply drop onto stains, use a wooden laundry brush to rub in, then wash in Thieves Laundry Soap. Make a stain stick!
  • 30mL roller bottle
  • Fill halfway with Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Add 1 Tbsp hydrogen peroxide and 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Fill the remainder with Thieves Dish Soap
  • Shake well and roll onto stains, then brush with a wooden laundry brush
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshenerto freshen up your space whenever you vacuum.
  • To an airtight glass jar add:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • 15 drops Thieves
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make a Linen & Upholstery Sprayto use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening:
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 15-20 drops each Thieves, Lemon
  • Filtered water
  • Shake to mix and spray on linens, upholstery, mattresses, anything really!
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster to make your laundry smell divine with zero harsh chemicals:
  • To a large glass jar with a lid add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ cup Baking Soda
  • 30 drops Lemon (or a mix of desired oils)
  • To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
Make a DIY Wood Polish
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 5 drops Thieves
  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil
Diffuse!!

Diffuse Thieves and Lemon together anytime you need a little freshening!

Want to grab your Happy, Healthy Home Kit but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

New Products Released at Convention 2023

2023 Convention Product Launch

Summer just got even more exciting because there are some amazing new products around – delicious immune gummies, Tropical Tango hand lotion, plant-based omegas AND MORE! Check out the new fun products that are perfect for all your summer wellness and back to school prep!



imageGreen Omega-3 Softgels (US Only)

Say hello to this vegan omega-3 supplement that serves up essential fatty acids from algal oil (algae!) instead of fish oil to support your heart, brain, eyes, and immune system. A plant-based source of omega-3 has so many benefits over traditional fish-based sources – less impact on the marine ecosystem, reduced potential for marine contaminants, and a product without a fishy smell or aftertaste. All the good stuff, none of the bad! This amazing supplement is described on this blog post.



imageImmugummies supplement (US Only)

Your new fall and winter (and honestly year round!) best friend! Packed with power and flavor, these elderflower-flavored gummies naturally support your immune system by helping to maintain key immune cells. This delicious new supplement combines 1,3 beta- glucans and the berries and flowers of the elder tree to provide delicious support for your immune health and upper respiratory tract. Plus, they're vegan friendly and have no added sugar, making them a guilt-free treat for the whole family. Read all about these gummies on this blog post.


imageDaily Prebiotic Fiber supplement (US Only)

Good fibes only. Sip your way to gut health with Daily Prebiotic Fiber powder! This plant-based formula supports a healthy gut microbiome, digestive system, and immune system. And this easy to use supplement is light years better than traditional OTC options! Just one scoop of our Daily Prebiotic Fiber supplement serves up 6 grams of plant-based prebiotic fiber from natural sources – agave, partially hydrolyzed guar gum, and prickly pear cactus extract. Ditch the artificially flavored fiber powders for this incredible supplement! Check out this blog post for more information.



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Simplified by Jacob + Kait Tropical Tango Lip Balm

Our favorite lip balm + our favorite summer scent! It's no secret we love the Simplified essential oil blends, and Tropical Tango is a summer must have. So move over Bath & Body Works because this new scent is all we need! This balm leaves lips silky smooth and oh-so-soft.




imageSimplified by Jacob + Kait Tropical Tango Hand Cream

Meet our new summer staple! This limited-time product is enhanced with the delicious scent of Tropical Tango essential oil blend from the Simplified by Jacob + Kait Summer Collection. Give your hands a taste of the tropics with the aroma of fresh-picked florals, juicy oranges, and ripe coconuts.Massage into your hands to keep them moisturized and protected, then cup them around your nose to feel transported to an island paradise.



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Ignite Your Journey Essential Oil Blend

Peppermint, Frankincense, and Cinnamon - oh my! This incredible blend will fuel your inner fire for sure. Created by D. Gary Young in 1992, this blend contains eight essential oils chosen for their invigorating aromas. There's no telling what you'll achieve when you set your mind to it with Ignite Your Journey blend as your sidekick!
 



imageValor (Original Blend!!)

Experience our original Valor essential oil blend with Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, and sustainably sourced Rosewood essential oil. Originally formulated by Young Living Founder D. Gary Young, Valor blend is a long-standing member favorite. Its one-of-a- kind formula was inspired by historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply plant extracts and botanicals to inspire courage and confidence before going into battle.


imageDEEP SPECTRA TECHNOLOGY

Amazing new & patented developments in the essential oil world. Not available post-convention.

As the industry leader in essential oils and essential oil science, it's no surprise that Young Living has done it again! Meet Deep Spectra Technology – a cutting edge technology that uses distinct characteristics of essential oils to attract additional compounds from the plant. The final product contains an enriched array of organic plant compounds that give us even more incredible benefits from these oils!
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Orange Cacao DeepSpectra essential oil extract (US Only)

  • A  unique fusion of Young Living Orange essential oil and unprocessed cacao beans grown on the Finca Botanica Farm in Ecuador.
  • With the patents-pending DeepSpectra technology, Orange essential oil was used to attract heavier plant compounds out of cacao. This essential oil extract has an amazing aroma and flavor, contains antioxidant properties, and helps support overall wellness.
imageCoriander Sandalwood DeepSpectra essential oil extract (US Only)

  • A unique fusion of Coriander essential oil and sandalwood plant material to create an entirely new essential oil extract.
  • In this extract, Coriander essential oil was used to extract compounds from sandalwood trees. As a result, this extract contains additional compounds that aren't found in essential oils extracted solely through steam or hydro distillation. Discover the possibilities of this brilliant essential oil extract in your skin care routine.
imageFrankincense2 DeepSpectra essential oil extract (US Only)

  • Wellness revolutionized. A unique fusion of Frankincense essential oil and frankincense resin compounds to create a brand-new essential oil extract.
  • Frankincense essential oil was used to extract boswellic acids and other compounds for more benefits than the essential oil alone.As a result, this extract is a heavier oil with a more luxurious feel. Explore a new spectrum of possibilities for your general wellness and immune health.


Say hello to the easy button for making a shift to green solutions for your home and health – the Make a Shift Kits! These easy-to-use kits come packed with a unique selection of the most popular products for replacing harsh chemicals, freshening your home, or supporting daily wellness routines.
Choose from one of the three kit options (spoiler alert: you cannot go wrong!).

imageMake A Shift: Essential Solutions Kit

This curated collection includes some of the most popular and most versatile essential oils around! You can use these oils for cleaning, skincare and self-care, creating a natural wellness cabinet, and much more, as described on this blog post.
  • Thieves essential oil blend, 5 ml
  • Purification essential oil blend, 5 ml
  • Lavender essential oil, 5 ml
  • Peppermint essential oil, 5 ml
  • Deep Relief Roll-On, 10 ml
  • Stress Away Roll-On, 10 ml
  • FreshStart Diffuser (exclusive to this kit!) 
  • Product insert with simple tips for using everything in the kit
imageMake a Shift: Happy, Healthy Home Kit

Green cleaning just got even easier. This curated collection features some of our most loved and most used Thieves products! Plus two purifying essential oils and a glass spray bottle – everything you need to keep your home fresh and clean without harsh chemicals. All the details are here on this blog post.
  • Thieves essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Lemon essential oil , 15 mL
  • Thieves Household Cleaner 14.4 oz.
  • Amber Glass Spray Bottle
  • Thieves Laundry Soap
  • Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub
  • Thieves Dish Soap, 12 oz.
imageMake a Shift: Daily Wellness

This kit offers a starter pack of the fan-favorite, super nutritious NingXia Red (daily wellness!) and NingXia Nitro (kick the brain fog) wolfberry drinks, as well some of the most popular Vitality oils (dietary oils) so you can give your everyday wellness a jumpstart! Find all about this kit on this blog post.
  • NingXia Red, 30 ct sachets
  • NingXia Nitro, 14 ct
  • Orange Vitality
  • Lime Vitality
Want to try these new Make a Shift kits, 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 Travel Handbook 2023

The 2023 Travel Handbook

We don't go anywhere without our oils no matter whether we are heading to the grocery store or heading out of the country! These little bottles of plant magic not only make us happy, they improve our experiences, help prevent things going awry, and help keep us going when we hit bumps in the road! Here are our best tips, tricks, hacks and more for traveling (no matter the time of year!)

How to Travel with Oils

Our oils go wherever we go! Often they are in our backpacks, purses and cars either on their own or in a cute oil organizer, but when you're traveling by plane or leaving the country you will want to store them differently.

  • For plane travel, place your oil bottles or rollers in a 1 quart ziploc bag just like you do with your other liquids & gels, making sure to tighten the lids. We recommend keeping them in your carry-on luggage to avoid any leaks.
  • Choose NingXia Red packets and place them in the zip top bag with the other liquids.
  • When flying internationally ALWAYS check their TSA regulations as some may vary by country.
  • Grab a supplement organizer and fill it out with your Young Living supplements (we love Inner Defense, Super C Chewables and ImmuPro for travel!)
  • Grab a Bon Voyage travel Pack for TSA-approved sizes of your favorite Young Living personal care products and a perfectly sized carrier.

Quick Travel Hacks

Sometimes a good hack or two makes all the difference!

  • Reuse an essential oil bottle and fill with liquid carrier oil as a convenient way to dilute your oils when needed.
  • Reuse Thieves Hand Sanitizer bottles to make TSA-approved sizes of your shampoo, conditioner, etc.
  • Roll up your diffuser plug and stick inside the diffuser, then add the covers back to make sure you don't forget it! We like to travel with the Desert Mist since it is plastic, and you can even forgo the outer cover to save space!
  • Premix diffuser blends in empty 5mL bottles for convenience -- think Thieves + Orange for when you arrive and Lavender, Valor and Frankincense for sweet sleep when traveling!
  • Utilize the packet versions of supplements: AlkaLime for happy bellies, KidScents MightyPro as an adult probiotic that doesn't need refrigeration, KidScents Unwind as a nightly magnesium supplement.
  • Quick tip! - Dining outside & want to keep the bugs away? Grab an outdoor fan, put a few drops of Citronella + Geranium on a clothespin (or two!) & attach to the front of the fan & you have yourself a giant outdoor diffuser!

Top 10 Travel Essentials

The oils and products you take with you will vary a bit depending on your destination, but these ten are ones we always have with us when we travel!


Motion Sickness Tamers

Travel excitement can quickly take a nose dive when you or someone else is feeling queasy with motion sickness. Here are our best tips to tame that feeling!

  • Peppermint - ALL the Peppermint! Inhale straight from the bottle, dilute and apply over the chest, throat, shoulders and back of the neck, diffuse in the car if possible.
  • AromaEase - Dilute this blend and apply it over the abdomen, along the back of the neck ideally starting before the motion sickness hits. 
  • DIY Tummy Tamer Tumbler:
    • Fill a large glass/tumbler with water and ice
    • Add 1 drop DiGize Vitality, 2-3 drops Lemon Vitality
    • Option to add 1 drop Peppermint Vitality
    • Drink as tolerated, ideally start before the motion sickness gets too bad
  • DIY Motion Tamer Roll-on:
    • 10-20 drops each Peppermint, Ginger, Frankincense
    • Carrier of choice
    • Roll over the abdomen liberally and frequently
  • Hydration with minerals/electrolytes - Try to start the trip super hydrated and maintain that as much as possible throughout. Add Mineral Essence and Lemon Vitality to your water, bring the Lavender Lemonade Vitality Drops with you on a plane, or even mix in AminoWise to a bottle of water.

Camping Necessities

Ohhh the great outdoors! We love getting outside and exploring, and naturally, we take all our favorite oils and products with us to keep everyone happy and healthy.

Citronella, Geranium + a battery-powered diffuser - When you're lounging at your campsite with a book in hand, this combo will be your BFF! Fill a battery-powered diffuser with 5-7 drops each Citronella and Geranium essential oils and enjoy the delicious aroma and pest-free zone!

Insect Repellent & Insect Repellent Wipes - This formula effectively prevents mosquito, flea, and tick bites, so you can enjoy the great outdoors worry free!

Insect Repellent Spray Hack -  Grab the Insect Repellent bottle and make it into a spray for easy use:
  • Continuous spray bottle or an empty Thieves Spray bottle
  • Bottle of YL Insect Repellant
  • 3 TBSP fractionated coconut oil or ClaraDerm Cooling Mist
  • 20 drops Citronella essential oil
  • Add all items to the spray bottle, but add the insect repellent last (it will not all fit!) 
DIY Outdoor Spray - If you live in a state that has shipping exclusions for the Insect Repellant, try the wipes! Still can't order because of limitations? You can also add a spray top directly to your bottle of Citronella.
  • Small continuous spray bottle or an empty Thieves  Spray Bottle
  • 25 drops each Citronella, Geranium, Lemongrass, Lavender
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree
  • V-6 Vegetable Oil carrier or carrier of choice or ¼ part Witch Hazel to ¾ part Distilled Water
  • Note: If you want to use a larger bottle, simply double the recipe. Also if you feel you need a stronger formula or are extremely susceptible to outdoor pests add more Citronella, Lemongrass and/or Geranium! 
DIY Itch Stick - for those times you forget your insect repellent!
  • In a rollerball, combine 10 drops Purification, 10 drops Lavender + 10 drops Lemon, and top with a carrier oil. Roll on bug bites & itches.
Lavender Essential Oil - We don't call this the Swiss Army Knife for no reason! Someone needs a little calm? Grab your Lavender. Skin saw too much sun? Grab your Lavender. Little one stepped in an ant bed? Grab your Lavender. Blooming flowers got you down? Grab your Lavender!

Mineral Sunscreen - Hands-down, the Young Living Mineral Sunscreen is our favorite sunscreen. It checks all of our boxes -- reef-safe, effective, all natural, great for all skin types, non-nano zinc, won't clog pores. What else is there?! 

Mineral Sunscreen Spray Hack:
  • Continuous spray bottle
  • Bottle of YL Mineral Sunscreen
  • 5 TBSP fractionated coconut oil or ClaraDerm Cooling Mist
  • 20 drops Carrot Seed essential oil
  • Optional: 30 drops Citronella essential oil
  • Add all items to the spray bottle and shake well!

Beach Essentials

We are always ready for a day (or week!) in the sunshine and sand! Here's what we're always packing in our beach bags:


Wellness 101

Travel can sometimes give our immune systems a run for their money, so we start giving them extra support a couple of weeks before travel when possible! Think extra Wellness Rollers, Super C Chewables, Inner Defense and even extra NingXia Red. Then, when we travel we keep these in our daily arsenal:

  • Master Formula - Our favorite daily multivitamin that packs a HUGE nutritional punch and helps us work towards daily wellness. The prepackaged capsules make traveling with this supplement so easy, too!
  • Daily NingXia Red - If there were only one habit that you could start or continue during the summer, a daily dose of NingXia Red would be it! This delicious supplement is a powerhouse of antioxidants and nutrients that we want for everyone in the family.
  • Super C Chewables - Plant-based, whole-food vitamin C infused with citrus essential oils for a great-tasting immune system boost! These chewable tablets are great for the whole family.
  • Wellness roller- We roll this blend over the lymph nodes, on the feet or along the spine morning and evening year round, then use it more frequently as needed! To a 10mL roller bottle add:
    • 25 drops each Thieves, Pine, Lemon
    • 20 drops each Geranium, Frankincense
    • Fill with carrier of choice
I hope you enjoy this Travel Handbook. May your days full of sun and fun!

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

Purification Essential Oil Spotlight - June 2023

Purification Spotlight


Purification is our favorite way to keep our homes smelling fresh and clean - even if they aren't! It has a crisp, fresh aroma, and unlike many harsh chemical-based sprays it truly eliminates odors and doesn't simply mask them. It's a bright, cleansing blend of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Myrtle, and Tea Tree that we use in so many different ways!

Just a Drop of Purification

  • Cleanses the air of unwanted odors
  • Soothes skin when applied topically
  • Supports the respiratory system when applied to the chest and back or diffused
  • Helps keep outdoor annoyances at bay
  • Freshens musty and stale areas with its clean, invigorating scent
  • Makes a great addition to your cleaning routine
Purification essential oil blend is a combination of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Rosemary, and Tea Tree that is formulated for diffusing to neutralize and cleanse your home and work environment. It is a favorite addition to our cleaning routine, is good at keeping outdoor annoyances at bay, and is also soothing to your skin for everyday irritations! This is one of our mainstay oils because it is so versatile.

Background

Created by Young Living Founder D. Gary Young, this blend was crafted to purify the air. Purification combines Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary Oil, Myrtle, and Tea Tree to uplift and cleanse the atmosphere. The plant sources for these oils come from many exotic and beautiful locations: Lemongrass is native to India, Guatemala, and other tropical countries; and Citronella originated in Sri Lanka. Purification utilizes these natural resources to brighten and freshen any space.

Key Ingredients

  • Citronella -  Known for its lemony, fresh scent, Citronella is a natural addition to many outdoor candles, insect repellants, and sunscreens to keep the pests at bay! This oil has a purifying aroma that kicks out odors and can also be used in cleaning routines to purify and cleanse your home.
  • Lemongrass - Lemongrass is a household staple for many reasons. Its bright, crisp scent brings a smile to your face - it is a literal breath of fresh air that purifies and cleanses. Includes the naturally occurring constituents neral, geranial, limonene, and beta-caryophyllene which have wonderful health properties. It's also great for cleansing the skin!
  • Tea Tree - A cleansing oil with a refreshing scent that eliminates odors, this versatile oil can be used for everything from home cleaning solutions to skin care. Tea Tree has been studied for many years for its ability to create an unfriendly environment for yeast, so it's a great addition to the Purification blend.
  • Rosemary - This oil has a crisp, invigorating, herbal aroma that is cleansing and purifying. It's a key ingredient in the Thieves blend - our go to for anything cleaning or immune related! Rosemary is wonderful for heart health and helps support the immune and respiratory systems.
  • Myrtle - Myrtle is another cleansing oil with purification properties, can be supportive to the thyroid, and helps support the immune system. Myrtle has also been studied for its soothing effects on the respiratory system, and can be used emotionally to process through feelings of deep despair to find hope.
  • Lavadin - Closely related to Lavender, Lavandin has a similar aroma, though it is earthier and more cleansing as it has more camphor. This oil is soothing yet more alerting than Lavender and has deodorizing properties, making it a great choice for your beauty or cleaning routines.
Purification & Emotions

Did you know that the body physically stores our emotions? It does!

When we feel an emotion, especially a powerful one and/or one for a long period of time, our firing neurons release chemical messengers to tell our body what's happening. These compounds don't just go away, they get stored. And one place they get stored is the liver!

Our liver is a very important organ. It filters out the blood from our digestive systems as well as detoxifies our bodies from all the things we're exposed to daily - pollutants, chemicals, toxins, etc.

Traditional Chinese Medicine claims that the main emotion associated with the liver is Anger. Other emotions associated with the liver include Feeling Stubborn, Feeling rage, and Resentment. Many eastern practitioners also claim that a low-functioning liver or gallbladder can be due to years of suppressed anger and frustration, and when the anger is finally released it can produce manic behavior. (Hello rage-cleaning!!!)

So what does this mean for our emotions and where essential oils come in?

We can use oils that are supportive of the liver to help our bodies both physically and emotionally. Supporting the liver can help you process emotions and keep your anger in balance. Sometimes it will show you what is beneath the anger, and Purification is one of the best ones for this!

Purification helps with releasing Anger. It helps the body move past this emotion on the spectrum. Anger isn't a “bad” emotion. In fact, it is a very protective one! When we (or our kids) feel like (or do!) act out or explode, it is because we're protecting ourselves from bigger, scarier feelings. Anger is common for kids especially because they haven't learned how to process their emotions. So the next time you or your kids are feeling it, try this:

When you notice you or someone becoming angry or tense, grab Purification and inhale from the bottle, then apply over the liver (lower right abdomen). Verbalize what you're feeling. ‘I'm feeling angry and am going to try and let go of that. Help me think of something silly or funny since laughter is the other side of anger.” The quickest way to move anger through the body is with laughter! Modeling this for your kids helps them be able to do it themselves! If you are alone then you can simply say “I'm feeling angry and am going to try and let go of that.” and think of the funny thing on your own.

This process takes time and practice, but using oils for emotions can be a huge support tool!
 
Daily Habits with Purification

Use Purification in your home and cleaning routines!

Add to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a bright-smelling boost.

Place a few drops of Purification on cotton balls and stash them anywhere that can use additional freshness - air vents, drawers, shoes, gym bags, rain boots, garbage cans, etc.

Drop Purification directly into areas that need some freshening - rain boots, forgotten laundry, diaper pails, etc.

Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To an airtight glass jar add:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Purification
  • 20 drops Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid add:
Use Purification in the car with Young Living's Car Vent Diffuser to fight lingering food and gym bag odors.

Add Purification to a glass spray bottle with water and spritz it on linens and/or add to Thieves Household Cleaner.

Use Purification in your health and skincare routines

Use Purification to support healthy airways. This blend is full of wonderful purifying oils.

Apply it topically to calm everyday skin irritations or use to spot-treat blemishes.

Try this T-Zone Roller (10mL):
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, Purification
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (not just hands!)
  • ½ cup 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: Purification, 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 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:Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to support the airways. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil:
  • 4oz pump bottle
  • 20 drops Purification essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Carrier of choice
Diffuse this purifying oil to help cleanse and freshen your space!
  • Morning Sunshine - 3 drops each Purification, Lemon, Jade Lemon, & Tangerine
  • Happy Noses - 4 drops Purification, 3 drops each Lemon, & R.C.
  • Fresh Laundry - 4 drops each Purification, Tangerine, & Lavender
  • Travel Buddy - 4 drops each Purification & Thieves, 2 drops Lemon

Want to try Purification 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

DIYs with Lavender

DIYs with Lavender

Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils and a great beginner oil, making it a favorite for DIYs and roller blends.  From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life!

Lavender is The Grandmother of essential oils - soft and huggable, gentle, smells like flowers, calming, and the one you want around if you are sad, tired, or need comforting. And these DIYs and roller blends will bring the calm, soothing feelings of lavender into your everyday life.

And there's even more DIYs on the Lavender Oil Spotlight blog post!

Beauty DIYs with Lavender

Lavender Detangler Spray
Whip up this simple, clean, non-toxic detangler in minutes and see your hair shine. This simple DIY is perfect for children as well - no more bath time tears!
  • 1 tsp Lavender Volume or Lavender Mint Conditioner
  • 1 dropperful Mirah Hair Oil (or liquid carrier oil of choice)
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Geranium essential oil
  • Distilled water
    Add all ingredients to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, fill almost to the top with distilled or filtered water, and shake well to combine. Spray onto wet hair as needed and gently comb through to release tangles.
Mermaid Waves Hair Spritz
We all want long, beautiful locks that wave and flow. Let these oils do their fairy tale magic - minus the fin for legs. 
  • 10 drops each Cedarwood, Rosemary, Lavender essential oils
  • 10 drops Joy or Geranium essential oil
  • Pinch Himalayan sea salt
  • Alcohol-free witch hazel 
  • Add essential oils and salt to a 4 oz glass spray bottle and fill with alcohol-free witch hazel. Spritz onto damp hair or dry hair and scrunch for mermaid waves. 
DIY Lavender-Infused Dry Shampoo
There's nothing worse than the feeling of dirty, greasy hair, but did you know that washing your hair too often can leave hair prone to dryness and breakage? It's easy to keep your locks looking lustrous and lifted and extend time between washes by applying a dry shampoo!
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 2 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 2 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 1 drop Tea Tree essential oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dark hair only (add 1 tablespoon at a time until desired color is achieved)
  • Combine all ingredients. Put in a container of your choice, such as an empty salt shaker or baby powder bottle. Sprinkle on roots of hair and massage into scalp. Or apply with a makeup brush. Leave for 2–3 minutes to absorb hair's natural oils. Brush through hair and style as desired.
DIY Leave-In Conditioner
Love on your locks: Get extra moisture with DIY leave-in conditioner
  • 1 cup aloe vera juice
  • 2 tablespoons Lavender Volume or Lavender Mint Conditioner
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Cedarwood essential oil
    Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake gently to combine. Spray onto wet or dry hair that needs extra moisture.
DIY Renewal Face Serum
Rub this fountain of youth serum on your face and watch the glow!
  • 8-12 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 10 drops each: Lavender, Manuka, Frankincense, Geranium, & Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood essential oil
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice: chia seed oil, rosehip oil, Emu oil or jojoba oil
  • Apply to face morning and evening!
DIY Lavender Makeup Remover Pads
Instead of harsh makeup removers, opt for these gentle DIY makeup remover pads infused with Lavender essential oil. You'll know exactly what goes into this formula, plus you'll get the benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma!
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup distilled water
  • 1 tsp castile soap 
  • 1 tsp alcohol-free witch hazel
  • 1 tsp fractionated (liquid) coconut oil https://amzn.to/3tCieLO
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Round cotton pads  or reusable cotton pads 
  • 4 ounce airtight glass container
    Pour distilled water in a glass container, then add castile soap, witch hazel, coconut oil, and Lavender. Put the lid on the container and shake well to combine all ingredients. Remove the lid and insert the cotton pads to the top of the jar or until they stop absorbing liquid.
    To use - remove one wipe and squeeze out excess liquid. Gently blot or wipe over closed eyelids until makeup is removed. Store with the lid closed tightly.
Lavender Oatmeal Bath Soak
This Lavender-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. Epsom salt helps relieve tension in muscles and Tea Tree offers all-natural, gentle cleansing. Lavender and Frankincense create a relaxing and spiritually uplifting atmosphere and help enhance the look of healthy skin!
  • 1 cup epsom salt
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops Tea Tree 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.
Relaxing Lavender Eye Pillows
These eye pillows can be enjoyable just as they are, without warming or cooling. Place them over your eyes and breathe in to relax, relieve stress and help encourage restful sleep. Or you can use them hot or cold. To use cold, place in the freezer for about 20 minutes before use, or keep in the freezer between each use. To use warm, carefully heat in the microwave in 10 second intervals. Be careful to not let it get too hot.
  • 1/4 Yard of fabric (you will have extra) Note: Make sure your fabric is washed and dried before you begin.
  • 1 1/4 cup flax seed
  • 3/4 cup dried lavender buds
  • 20-30 drops Lavender essential oilStep 1 - For each pillow, cut 2 layers of fabric measuring 4.5 inches x 10.5 inches. You'll want right sides facing out for frayed edges or right sides in for no frays.
    Step 2 - Begin by sewing alongside a long edge, making your way all around, with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Be sure you leave one short edge open to fill the pillow.Step 3 - Mix the lavender buds, flax seed and a few drops of lavender essential oil in a bowl, then fill the pillow bag until it is mostly full. The measurements above should give you the perfect amount.
    Step 4 - Finally, sew the open edge closed containing the insides
DIY Lavender 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 & Lemon 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
    Step 1 - Combine coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and cocoa butter in a 16-ounce glass measuring cup.
    Step 2 - 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.
    Step 3 - Add dried lavender and lemon zest, if desired. Add essential oils and stir until completely combined. Immediately pour into molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 4 - Once cooled, remove the lotion from the molds. Store in a cool, dry place.
DIY Lavender Shave Cream
We love this substitute for traditional shaving cream that's all natural, light, and super silky. The best part is it moisturizes your skin while you shave - and you can create it yourself! 
  • 1 cup virgin coconut oil
  • 1 cup shea butter
  • 20–30 drops Lavender or desired oil(s)
    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. Let cool in fridge for 30–45 minutes or until mixture is no longer clear. It should have a soft texture.
    Step 2 - Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip product for about 2–3 minutes or until it looks like foam and forms peaks. Store in a glass jar at room temperature.
    Tips: To keep your razor from clogging, rinse it under warm or hot water after 2–3 strokes for a clean shave. Run water above 76 degrees for 30 - 60 seconds so your drain doesn't clog.

Household DIYs with Lavender

Mattress & Upholstery Spray
Keep your mattresses, rugs, and upholstered surfaces clean and smelling fresh with this simple spray! Use whenever you change the sheets or anytime you need a cleansing pick me up!
  • 8 oz glass spray bottle 
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata, & Tea Tree essential oils
  • Filtered or distilled water
  • Add essential oils and Thieves Household Cleaner to the spray bottle, then gently fill with water, leaving room to add the spray top. Spray as desired! 
Carpet Purifying Powder
Give your carpets and rugs a daily refresh before vacuuming with this simple DIY! 
  • 4 oz glass jar
  • 1 cup baking sodabaking soda
  • ½ cup fine sea salt 
  • 10 drops each Lavender & Purification 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! 
Lavender Makeup Brush Cleaner
  • 1 cup alcohol-free witch hazel
  • castile soap
  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil
    Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Store in a glass bottle.
    To use - Pour half of the makeup brush cleaner into a cup. Wet the bristles of the makeup brush by holding the brush vertically, bristles down, under running water. Once the bristles are wet, dip them in the cleaning solution. Using a textured surface (a dish cloth will work), scrub the brush in a circular motion. Repeat three or four times or until makeup is completely out of the brush. Rinse the brush until there are no more bubbles or soap in the bristles. Gently squeeze excess water out of the brush and lay it flat to dry. Discard used cleaner and use the other half of the unused cleaner next week!
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 Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils OR oil(s) of choice
    Combine essential oils and vegetable glycerin in 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 Lavender essential oil
    In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your 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.

DIYs for Kids

Homemade Calming Play Dough
Here is an activity for the kids that is  free of harmful dyes and ingredients and leaves the house and their little hands smelling AMAZING  - plus it has calming properties. You can make this together, super easy, then let them play the crisp, fall day away!!
  • 2 cups cornstarch
  • 1 cup Kidscents lotion
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Mix all the ingredients together and let their imaginations run wild!
DIY Moon Sand
  • 2½ cups fine sand
  • 1½ cups cornstarch
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • Natural food coloring (optional)
  • 10-15 drops Lavender essential oil or oil(s) of choice
    Step 1 - Add sand and cornstarch to a bowl and sift thoroughly until combined. Add food coloring drops and mix until color is incorporated.
    Step 2 - Add in oil gradually, stirring until the mixture forms a dense sand. No coconut oil lying around? Sub in baby oil or vegetable oil instead. Get your hands in the mixture and start to knead and mold.
    Step 3 - Add drops of essential oil and mix until combined. Play away!
    Storage - To keep your DIY sand fresh, store it in an airtight container or reusable storage bag. Keep it in a cool, dry place for up to a month.
    Tips - Use any fine sand you can find at a craft store. Customize plain sand with food coloring or try pre-dyed sand. If the scent fades, add 5–10 drops of Lavender to bring your moon sand back to life.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

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

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

Essentials in April 2023

Spring Wellness Box Essentials

Spring is such a wonderful time of year, and we want to enjoy it to the fullest! Let's do that with this easy button - the Monthly Wellness Box! Simply choose an area of health to work on or a lifestyle need that fits your home and family, add the products to your subscription to earn Loyalty Rewards, and enjoy all the benefits of the amazing products you've chosen showing up on your doorstep each month! 

This box is full of our favorite things for the spring season. Items to help us survive the changing seasons, keep us healthy and thriving and enjoy everything this season has to offer! Much of what is included are items we'd be using anyway, and we get the benefit of the high quality Young Living products, the regards and freebies, and the peace of mind knowing we're keeping our families happy and healthy.

I've put together this Spring Wellness Box Wishlist - just one click to get them all!

We definitely recommend ordering these favorites on your Loyalty Rewards order. I mean, is there anything better than your favorite, healthy products showing up on your doorstep each month? What about getting free products and product credits just for ordering things you're already using? Sounds like a winning situation to us! Which is why we love ordering using the Loyalty Rewards. We ditch conventional, toxic products for safe, clean Young Living versions, save money, save time, create a natural home, and get freebies all at the same time! 

To set up a Loyalty order, search for the products on the ‘Essentials' list, then click ‘Add to Loyalty Order.' You can manage your subscriptions by going to ‘My Account' and ‘Loyalty Order'. You can edit your order each month to reflect what you need (hello easy button!), change the order date and shipping options. Just make sure to order 50 PV minimum each month in order to maintain and increase your percentage back in points! Every time you hit a qualifying PV threshold (100 PV, 190 PV, 250 PV and 300 PV), you will automatically add free oils or products to your order!

AllerZyme Capsules

This enzyme supplement is a powerhouse for the Spring, especially for individuals who have environmental or dietary sensitivities. Pollen got you down? Grab your AllerZyme and your LLP!! (Not sure what LLP is? Read on!)

  • Take 1 capsule 3 times daily just prior to all meals or as needed.
  • For best results, start taking a week or so before your expected needs should arise.
So much more about this enzyme supplement on the April 2023 Supplement Spotlight blog post.

Lavender, Lemon & Peppermint

When the flowers start to bloom and the pollen begins to fly, we reach for the LLP Trio! Make a roller, diffuse, even mix the oils and apply just inside the nose using an organic cotton tip. If you're needed even more support try adding Copaiba or Tea Tree to the mix. 

*Vitality oils are the same essential oil as their non-Vitality counterparts and can be used in the same way.

  • Make a roller with 15-20 drops each oil and carrier. Apply over the lymph nodes, on the chest and under the nose.
  • Diffuse this blend all day every day, and especially at bedtime to support the airways as you sleep.
  • Do a ‘lavender swipe' by either placing a drop of Lavender Vitality under the tongue or swiping on the inside of your cheek.
  • Place 2 drops Lavender Vitality, 1 drop each Lemon, Peppermint Vitality in an empty vegetable capsule with olive oil and take up to three times daily, especially before acute needs.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend

This herbaceous eucalyptus blend is wonderful to diffuse when you're feeling stuffy. R.C. stands for Respiratory Comfort, and that is exactly what this blend does - it comforts! This blend is appropriate for anyone age 2 and up. 

  • Add 1–3 drops to V-6 Vegetable Oil and rub it on your chest and back for respiratory support.
  • Diffuse with Lemon and Lavender or on its own 
  • Add 8 drops to ¾ cup Epsom salts for a respiratory support bath. You can also add Lavender.

Thieves Cough Drops

Cough, congestion, and sore throat relief are met naturally with Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops. Ditch the store bought cough drops for the plant power of Thieves! Soothe sore throats and boost immunity at the same time with these menthol-infused cough drops.

  • Dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth every 2 hours as needed.

Thieves Household Cleaner

Thieves Household Cleaner is the perfect, versatile go-to for all your spring cleaning needs! This Young Living exclusive includes only plant-based and naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Plus, the concentrated formula means that one 14.4oz bottle makes 20 spray bottles of standard cleaner! 

  • Mix 1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner and 2 cups of water in a glass spray bottle for all-purpose cleaning.
  • Great for cleaning kitchen counters, walls, hard floors and carpets, mirrors, highchairs, appliances, and more!
  • Ultra-concentrated and non-abrasive, Thieves Household Cleaner is perfect for just about any surface.
  • Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend.
  • Rinses clean without leaving residue
  • Safe to use around children and pets as directed
  • Provides an effective, deep clean with the power of naturally derived, plant-based ingredients that lift dirt, pet stains, dried-on food, grime, and more
For more information, check out these blogs:

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub

Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub is the perfect naturally derived cleaner: tough on messes and safe for your family! You get the power of a surface scrub without all of the harmful chemical smells and residue in conventional options. Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub gains its tough scrubbing power from natural ingredients that lift stains and clean away the grime.

  • Sprinkle Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub onto a wet surface or sponge. Rub the surface with a cloth or sponge for a sparkling clean, then rinse.
  • Easily cleans cookware, stove cooktops, countertops, tile, grout, bathtubs, faucets, toilets, backsplashes, barbecue grills, outdoor patio furniture, and exteriors without scratching
  • Removes grease, dirt, grime, residue, and tough stains from most surfaces without harsh chemical smells or residue
  • Formulated without harmful chemicals, synthetic surfactants, phosphates, synthetic perfumes or dyes, gluten-containing ingredients, or artificial colors or fragrances
Check out the Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub Spotlight for all the amazing properties.

Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap

This is THE hand soap for Spring - bright and happy and fresh! Clean your hands without drying them out and make them smell amazing at the same time. Bath and Body Works has nothing on this crowd favorite!
  • Pump foam onto hands. Lather and rinse thoroughly.
  • Keep one at each sink!
Read more about Lushious Lemon foaming hand soap on the June 2022 Ditch & Switch blog post.

Want to try the essentials for April (Allerzyme, Thieves Cough Drops, Thieves Household Cleaner, Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub, 3-pack Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, and R.C.), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Lavender Oil Spotlight - May 2023

Lavender 

Essential Oil Spotlight



Lavender, aka the loving grandmother of essential oils, has a scent that's a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. It's this dynamic aroma that has made the plant a classic for perfumes, soaps, fresheners, and beauty products! Lavender is a great beginner oil and a must for every home. Lavender is also highly versatile - from skin care products to relaxing routines - this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life!

Just a Drop of Lavender

  • Has a fresh, floral aroma that pairs well with many other oils
  • Can help cleanse and soothe minor skin irritations
  • Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
  • May help reduce the appearance of blemishes
  • Supports aging skin
  • Calms and relaxes the mind and body
  • Soothes seasonal respiratory needs
  • Creates a tranquil environment when diffused or applied topically
  • May help ease occasional nervous tension and improve sleep quality for occasional sleeplessness
  • Contains cleansing and antioxidant properties
  • Supports general wellness
Lavender Essential Oil
from Courtney Critz

Lavender makes me think of a wonderful grandmother. Soft and huggable, gentle, smells like flowers, calming, and the one you want around if you are sad, tired, or need comforting. She has experience and wisdom and seems to be able to fix every problem. She is soft-spoken and makes you feel more rested the moment she's around. And she seems to have that perfect knack with any baby.

For centuries lavender has been used for sleep. It has been put into pillows and mattresses, wrapped up with clothes, added to handkerchiefs (hello, diffuser) and used in aromatherapy for relaxation. It has been added to all kinds of tonics and potions for skin and smelling salts for fragile ladies whose corsets were tied a little too tight.

Unfortunately, over the years, many "lavender" scented items became filled with synthetics and fillers which actually irritated our airways and lost all of their benefits. People even started giving lavender a bad reputation as being unsafe because of all the synthetic, chemical-laden products that had been used bearing its name. There is more lavender oil sold than grown in the world which doesn't really add up right.

But, hooray!, Young Living began growing and distilling its own lavender to ensure a high quality oil, making sure that we had the real thing again. I've planted and harvested it myself in Idaho and Utah! I mean, who wants a fake grandmother? Little Red Riding Hood can tell you that is NOT a good plan.

Today we use our Young Living Lavender Oil in many similar ways. In our lotions, bath products, sleep roll-ons, diffusers, and on our precious babies. It is a gentle oil with a calming effect on everything from our respiratory systems, to our skin, to our emotions. So when you have a problem and you want something to be comforted, whether it's your irritated nose, your foot, or your baby, remember The Grandmother of all oils and give her a try.

Background

Did you know that lavender is part of the mint family and is one of Young Living's most popular oils? Young Living has three farms that grow lavender, located in Utah, Idaho, and France - ooh la la!! Lavender is steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant, and it takes 27 square feet of lavender plants to make one 15 ml bottle of Lavender essential oil. In ancient Greece, Pedanius Dioscorides, a physician pharmacologist and botanist, praised the many qualities and uses of lavender. You can find Lavender essential oil in many Young Living blends, including Stress AwayTranquil Roll-OnRutaVaLa Roll-OnForgiveness, and Harmony

Product Details

  • Steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant
  • One of the most popular and most versatile essential oils in the world
  • Grown at the flagship St. Maries Lavender Farm and Distillery in St. Maries Idaho, the Young Living Lavender Farm and Distillery in Mona, Utah and at the Simiane-la-Rotonde Lavender Farm and Distillery in SImiane-la-Rotonde, France
  • Wonderful addition to linen sprays, body wash, body scrubs and more
  • It takes approximately 27 square feet of lavender plants to produce a 15 mL bottle of lavender essential oil.
  • Lavender and Lavender Vitality are the same essential oil. 
Key Constituents
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Linalyl acetate - has high quality antioxidant properties and has been shown to support the cardiovascular system as well as the body's response to ischemic injury.
  • Linalool - has been shown to support the body's response to pain inflammation, may help improve sleep, and is considered to support the immune and central nervous systems
Lavender & Emotions

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

Daily Habits with Lavender

Lavender is such a lovely, versatile oil that there are many ways we can use it on a daily basis - from skincare to relaxation to health to kids! You can even use Lavender Vitality in all of your cooking and baking recipes. (See the DIYs with Lavender blog post for more!)

Add Lavender to your relaxation routine…
  • Unwind in the evening with a calming, Lavender-infused neck or back massage. Feeling tense? Add a little Peppermint and Frankincense!
  • Use Lavender as part of a bedtime routine by rubbing it on the bottoms of your feet and diffusing it next to your bed.
  • Help little ones calm down for bedtime with gentle Lavender massage. Mix 1 tbsp carrier oil with 5 drops Lavender and gently massage legs, arms and back.
  • Add 10 drops of Lavender to 1 cup of magnesium flakes or epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment. We also love adding Peace & Calming or Frankincense to the mix!
Add Lavender to your wellness routine…
  • Reach for Lavender to release tension
  • Use Lavender to support the airways when air quality is less than ideal.
  • Add 5 drops each Lavender and Copaiba to 1 cup fine grain sea salt or organic salt and mineral solution and mix well. To use, dilute 1 tsp of mixture with 8-12 oz distilled water to make a DIY nasal rinse solution for use in a netipot
  • Use a drop of Lavender Vitality under the tongue or swiped on the inside of the cheek.
Head On Roller - 20 drops Peppermint, Copaiba, & Lavender, 10 drops Frankincense. Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice and roll over temples, across the forehead, on the back of the neck and shoulders. 

Seasons Change Roller Blend - 15 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Copaiba, then fill with carrier. Roll over the chest, wrists, just below the nostrils. This also makes a great combination for an epsom salt bath or a diffuser blend!

Use Lavender to support skin needs...

  • Apply Lavender diluted with coconut oil to skin after touching something hot.
  • Add Lavender to your moisturizer for oily skin needs or apply it with a cotton ball to blemishes or the t-zone as needed.
  • Make a dry scalp mask with ¼ cup organic avocado oil, 10 drops each Lavender and Tea Tree essential oil. Apply to dry spots of scalp and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing and washing as usual. Use once a week. 
Make an “Owie” spray or cream (great for kiddos!). Apply to needed area frequently to support natural healing
  • 2 Tbsp solid coconut oil (for a cream) or fractionated coconut oil (for a spray)
  • 15 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, & Copaiba
  • Optional: 10 drops Tea Tree for purifying needs
  • Small glass jar or 2 oz glass spray bottle
Rub lavender and coconut oil on the skin after time in the sun or make an after-sun spray or balm!
  • ¼ cup solid coconut oil (or liquid carrier for a spray)
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 20 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Optional: 15 drops Tea Tree essential oil for extra red/hot skin
  • Small glass jar or 2oz glass spray bottle 
DIFFUSER BLENDS WITH LAVENDER

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Our diffusers are running 24/7 and Lavender is a great oil to diffuse!! So…. What blends well with Lavender? If there's a scent that doesn't blend well with Lavender, we haven't found it. Bold of us to say? Yes. Still true? Without a doubt!

Lavender's floral aroma is distinctive and unique, yet it mixes well with other fragrances too. Blend Lavender with other florals, and its clean, simple scent will shine. Mix it with spectacular spices or whimsical woods to soften sharp smells. Add a touch of romance to citrus perfumes or a hint of sweetness to herby aromas.

  • Sweet Dreams - 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Tangerine, 3 drops Lavender
  • Sunkissed - 3 drops each Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lime, & Lavender
  • Coastal Oasis - 3 drops each Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata, & Lime
  • Friendsgiving - 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Lavender, 1 drop Geranium
  • Herb Garden - 3 drops each Rosemary, Basil, Lemon, & Lavender
  • Flower Crown - 3 drops each Clary Sage, Lavender, & Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Seasons Change - 3 drops each Lavender, Lemon, & Peppermint, 2 drops Tea Tree
  • Ocean Breeze - 4 drops Spearmint, 3 drops each Lime & Lavender 
  • Flower Child - 4 drops each Ylang ylang & Lavender, 3 drops Geranium
  • Over the Moon - 3-4 drops each Idaho Grand Fir, Valor, & Lavender 
  • Adventure Awaits - 4 drops Orange, 3 drops each Lavender & Pine, 1 drop Black Pepper
COMPANION PRODUCTS
Testimonies

There are SO many reasons to love Lavender, but don't just take it from us. Check out these community testimonies about this versatile oil!

  • “Lavender is one of my favorite oils. I diffuse it every night with Cedarwood to help calm my kids. A few of my favorite ways to use it is to apply it topically with a roller, add a drop or two to my mascara to help my lashes grow, add it to my baths with Epsom salts for relaxation and add it to my skin serum I make with my oils. I pretty much use it for everything!”
  • “Lavender was the oil that got me started with Young Living! I use it to support a restful night of sleep every night. It is a constant on my monthly order. I also love using 2-3 drops of lavender on wool dryer balls in a load of laundry.”
  • “I love to diffuse it when we homeschool and it just brings the whole house into a calming frame of mind.” 
  • “Lavender is my 3 year old's favorite oil. When she gets an “owie” she always asks for it and a kiss. I love that it's that easy.”
  • “Lavender is a go to oil for so many things. An odd use has been rubbing this on the bridge of my nose. Why? A few years back my eyes began watering and always felt like they had tiny rocks in them. Eye drops helped but that meant the rest of my life. I discovered lavender in the bridge of my nose stops all the effects and my eye doctor was pleased.”
  • “I applied lavender on my sweet baby girl this morning as part of her wellness roller and currently it's going in our bedroom - my firefighter husband asked for it while he napped, regaining his rest from working through the flood down here. So grateful for the sweet gift that Lavender is to our family!”
  • “I love lavender! I used mine today in my seasonal roller along with lemon, peppermint, and copaiba.”

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

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

Light & Airy Diffuser Recipes - April 2023

Light & Airy Diffuser Blends

This collection of diffuser blends is perfect for ushering in the warmer weather and filling the home with bright, fresh, happy scents. Herbaceous oils like Rosemary and Eucalyptus round out the citrus notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lime to create blends that freshen your space and uplift your mood any time of day.

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

Join us as we diffuse (and apply) these favorite blends to prep for the changing of the seasons.

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

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

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

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

Happy diffusing!!

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

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Your Oily Girlfriend

Jennifer
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