emotional support

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

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

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

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

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

KidScents MightyZyme

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

KidScents Toothpaste

KidScents Roll-On Collection

• GeneYus - to create an atmosphere of creativity and alertness
• KidPower - to inspire feelings of confidence, courage, and optimism
• Owie - naturally soothes minor ouchies and boo boo's
• SleeyIze - to help little ones settle down at night
• SniffleEase - for naturally soothing vapors
• TummyGize - to help comfort tummy troubles

Seedlings Calm

Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream

Want to try the essentials for August (KidScents KidPower, KidScents MightyZyme, KidScents Toothpaste, KidScents Roll-on Collection, Seedlings Calm Essential Oil Blend, Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

MightyZyme

Supplement Spotlight

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

• help your cells communicate well with each other.
• are protein molecules that are manufactured by all plant and animal cells. All cells require enzymes to survive and function.
• help keep cell growth, life and death under control (this is so important!).
• are need for more than 4,000 biochemical reactions in the body.
• are responsible for every chemical reaction in our bodies.
• allow our cells to build up and break down molecules in our bodies!

• Digestion - Enzymes break down food so the body can digest it.
• Metabolism - Enzymes help properly metabolize the food so the body can use the nutrients from the food.
• Respiration - Enzymes assist in getting oxygen to where it is needed.
• Nutrient absorption and transportation - Enzymes help the nutrient get to where they are needed.
• Detoxification - Enzymes keep toxic sludge from building up in the body.
• Muscle Movement - Enzymes assist in helping the brain communicate with the muscles.
• Hormone Production - Enzymes assist in helping the body produce hormones that in turn keep the body functioning.
• Cell Repair - Enzymes assist in repairing cells which can lead to youthful skin.
• Cell Division - Enzymes help keep cell division at a normal, healthy rate.

MightyZymes to the rescue!

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

• Gut health and digestion
• Focus and attention
• Mood and disposition
• Energy levels

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

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

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

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

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend

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

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

For the month of July, we are focusing on all things personal care to show ourselves some love and help us move towards our health goals. Here are a few items we are using this month and beyond to support our physical, mental and emotional health everyday.

Healthy hair depends a lot on what and how we cleanse it. The Lavender Mint Clarifying Shampoo is minty and invigorating and perfect for all hair types. The scent promotes feelings of calm and clarity, and nourishing ingredients promote beautiful, healthy hair.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Lean more about Frankincense essential oil in my Oil Spotlight of the Month post.

Valor Bar Soap

CBD Beauty Boost

SulfurZyme

Lavender Lip Balm

Want to try the essentials for July (Lavender Mint Clarifying Shampoo, Frankincense essential oil, Valor Bar Soap, C-B-D Beauty Boost, Sulfurzyme Capsules (or Powder), Lavender Lip Balm), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

Frankincense

July's Oil Spotlight

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

Frankincense AT A Glance

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

Key Constituents

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

Daily Habits with Frankincense

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

DIFFUSE

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

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

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

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

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

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend

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

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

We know you're as excited as we are about these incredible new products, so make sure to bundle yours for great savings!

You can find all the information about individual products in the 2021 NEW Products blog and all the beautiful artisan items in the Foundation Products & Collections blog.

Divine Destiny Collection

Young Living Foundation Collection

• Olive Wood Kitchen Collection
• One Heart Earrings Collection
• One Voice Collection
• Peppermint and Peace Oil Bag Collection
• Woven Trivets (3 pack)

Lushious Lemon Home Collection - Limited Time Offer

We are beyond thrilled for these new items infused with the Lushious Lemon blend! Bright citrus notes of Lemon Myrtle and Lemon, the fresh floral scent of Ylang Ylang, and cool inviting Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus are infused in each of these products.

Lean more about Lushious Lemon Products here.

• Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend
• Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap
• Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion
• Bamboo tray (only available at convention)

Next Level Home Collection 

• Thieves Household Cleaner
• Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Refill
• Thieves Wipes
• Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub

Finca Botanica Farm - the Collection

• This oil is distilled from a tropical pollinator-friendly shrub in the verbena family giving it a unique sweet-tart lemony aroma with green undertones similar to Lemon Verbena. 
• Incan Melissa share an aromatic constituent profile similar to Melissa essential oil and helps neutralize unwanted odors when used aromatically.

• This plant grows throughout the Amazon River Basin and is sustainably harvested year-round
• Paicotea has a fresh, softly spicy aroma reminiscent of, but more delicate than, Ocotea or Cinnamon Bark and compliments citrus and woodsy essential oils to create a warm and comforting scents for do-it-yourself diffuser, bath and body, and home cleaning recipes.

• One of D. Gary Young's favorite oils, Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang is softer and more nuanced than Ylang Ylang grown in Madagascar and has not been available since 2013.
• Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang complements many other essential oils, such as those with citrus, floral, and spicy notes with its rich, romantic, full-bodies floral aroma and helps enhance the appearance of skin and hair when applied topically.

• Steam distilled from the heartwood of the Bursar graveolens tree, a South American relative to frankincense and Myrrh, Palo Santo has an earthy, woodsy, warm aroma that is wonderful to diffuse during meditation for a positive, spiritual outlook.

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  Finca Home Collection
  Limited Time Offer

• Finca Botanica Farm Collection (Incan Melissa, Paicotea, Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang, and Palo Santo)
• Haven Ceramic Diffuser
  

• Lavender Mint Clarifying Shampoo
• Lavender Mint Clarifying Conditioner
• Charcoal Bar Soap

Rise Above Collection

Its the most exciting day of the year in the Young Living world... New product launch day!! Check out all the incredible new items below - Lushious Lemon Essential Oil blend, Charcoal Face Mask, Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub, Turmeric Powder, exclusive oil collections AND MORE!

Golden Turmeric Powder

• Tumeric, Boswellia resin, and ginger work together to support the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery.
• Tapioca fiber is added for probiotics to support healthy digestion as well as the gut brain-axis.

• Scientists now believe that chronic, low-level inflammation plays a major role in almost every chronic, Western disease. This includes heart disease, cancer, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer's and various degenerative conditions. Therefore, anything that can help fight chronic inflammation is of potential importance in preventing and even treating these diseases.
• Curcumin is strongly anti-inflammatory. In fact, its so powerful that it matches the effectiveness of some anti-inflammatory drugs, without the side effects. Learn more here: Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3
• Curcumin is a potential antioxidant that can neutralize free radical due to its chemical structure. In addition, Curcumin boosts the activity of your body's own antioxidant enzymes. Learn more here: Article 4 and Article 5
• The unique, water-dispersible formula of Golden Turmeric Powder makes it 24 times more bioavailable than standard Tumeric extracts. The body absorbs the same amount of curcuminoids from just 300 mg of Golden Tumeric as it does from 1,926 mg of standard turmeric.

New Kitchen & Bath

We are beyond thrilled for these new items infused with the Lushious Lemon blend! Bright citrus notes of Lemon Myrtle and Lemon, the fresh floral scent of Ylang Ylang, and cool inviting Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus are infused in each of these products.

Lean more about Lushious Lemon Products here.

Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion

• The Lushious Lemon essential oils combine with Mango butter, watermelon seed oil, and apple extract to hydrate and soften hands in a vegan friendly and cruelty-free formula.
• The fatty acid and antioxidants-rich creamy formula quickly absorbs into skin to provide immediate, but long-lasting hydration while protecting the skin's natural moisture barrier and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth without the greasy after-feel.

Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend

• Bright citrus notes of Lemon Myrtle and Lemon, the fresh floral, and cool inviting Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus premium essential oils combine for an invigorating, uplifting blend when diffused!
• Inhale this bright, happy blend for an aromatic mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Diffuse to neutralize unwanted orders and fill your space with its cheerful, nuanced aroma.

Thieves the day with our new favorite in the Thieves line - the Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub. Natural Cleaning just got a major upgrade. Learn more here.

• This non-scratching, chlorine-free all purpose cleaner removes grease, dirt, grime, residue, and tough stains from most surfaces and leaves NO harsh fumes or harmful residue.
• Formulated with citric acid to help pesky hard water build-up, nepheline syenite to remove tough stains without scratching, sodium bicarbonate to remove orders, and sodium per carbonate to lift stains and dirt this scrub is safe for use on porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze, and chrome.
• Easily cleans cookware, stove tops, countertops, tile, grout, bathtubs, faucets, toilets, backsplashes, barbecue grills, outdoor patio furniture and exteriors. Plus the phosphate free formula contains only naturally derived ingredients for a cleaner downstream impact. I love that Young Living is clean for our bodies and the environment.

• This official 2021 Convention blend contains a powerhouse mix of high frequency oils: Valor, Frankincense, Bergamot, Dorado Azul, Idaho Grand Fir, Cedarwood, Cardamon, Lavender, and Rose.
• Inspired by D. Gary Young through Mary Young, this blend can help you create an environment where you can transform negative thoughts to positive and motivating intentions. 
• So often, our old thoughts and patterns can help us rise above and help achieve our true purpose.

Finca Botanica Farm - the Collection

• This oil is distilled from a tropical pollinator-friendly shrub in the verbena family giving it a unique sweet-tart lemony aroma with green undertones similar to Lemon Verbena. 
• Incan Melissa share an aromatic constituent profile similar to Melissa essential oil and helps neutralize unwanted odors when used aromatically.

• This plant grows throughout the Amazon River Basin and is sustainably harvested year-round
• Paicotea has a fresh, softly spicy aroma reminiscent of, but more delicate than, Ocotea or Cinnamon Bark and compliments citrus and woodsy essential oils to create a warm and comforting scents for do-it-yourself diffuser, bath and body, and home cleaning recipes.

• One of D. Gary Young's favorite oils, Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang is softer and more nuanced than Ylang Ylang grown in Madagascar and has not been available since 2013.
• Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang complements many other essential oils, such as those with citrus, floral, and spicy notes with its rich, romantic, full-bodies floral aroma and helps enhance the appearance of skin and hair when applied topically.

• Steam distilled from the heartwood of the Bursar graveolens tree, a South American relative to frankincense and Myrrh, Palo Santo has an earthy, woodsy, warm aroma that is wonderful to diffuse during meditation for a positive, spiritual outlook.

Divine Destiny Collection

Charcoal Mask

• Made with Tahitian volcanic black sand to gently exfoliate for softer, glowing skin, activated charcoal and a blend of ethically sourced kaolin clays, this mask will lift dirt and oil, purify pores, detox skin, and help restore the appearance of an even skin tone.
• The exclusive formula creates a tingling, tightening sensation to let you know the ingredients are hard at work delivering results you can see and heal. This is due to the acidic nature of the naturally derived and ethically sourced AHAs from fruit and the astringent quality of Peppermint essential oil.
• Made specifically for combination to oily skin and safe for all skin types, this mask is hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, non-irritating to help control excess oil and shine and promote clear skin. And as we would expect considering YL's commitment to stewardship and sustainability, the formula is cruelty-free. See all about it here.

Lavender Volume Shampoo & Conditioner

• Created by Founder D. Gary Young, with a blend of eight essential oils - including Lavender, Blue Cypress, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Idaho Blue Spruce, Palmarosa, Geranium, and Ylang Ylang - chosen specifically to address the needs of thin, fine hair. 
• This shampoo and conditioner work in tandem to build volume from root to tip for thicker, fuller bodied hair to leave hair soft, smooth, and manageable. This formula is suitable for all hair types and created especially for fine or thin hair.
• Blended with powerful plant-based cleansing agents and botanical extracts, this shampoo and conditioner duo gently cleanses and nourish strands for voluminous, healthy, and naturally beautiful hair and adds volume without silicone ingredients.
• Both the shampoo and condition are vegan and cruelty-free.

Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing

• Created by Founder D. Gary Young, with a blend of ten essential oils - including Copaiba, Blue Cypress, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Sacred Frankincense, Grand Fir, Bergamot, Cardamom, Idaho Blue Spruce, and Sandalwood - chose specially to address the needs of dry and damaged hair, this duo is suitable for all hair types, but ideal for dry and/or damaged hair.
• Infused with essential oils and blended with powerful plant-based cleansing agents and botanical extracts, this shampoo and conditioner duo gently cleanse and nourish strands for hydrated, healthy, and naturally beautiful hair. 
• Regular use helps replenish and seal in hair moisture with protective coating, tame fly-aways, prevent frizz and breakage and leave hair soft, smooth, and shiny.
• Both the shampoo and conditioner are vegan and cruelty-free.

Lavender Mint Clarifying 

• Infused with three invigorating essential oils, including Lavender, Peppermint, and Spearmint - and blended with powerful plant-based cleansing agents and botanical extracts, this shampoo and conditioner duo gently cleanse the hair and nourish the scalp for healthy naturally beautiful hair.
• This deep cleaning formula is suitable for all hair types and gentle enough for daily use to lift away product residue, excess oil, and built-up pollutants without stripping moisture from the hair or scalp.
• Lavender Mint Clarifying Shampoo & Conditioner provides a hydrating and soothing scalp treatment, leaves hair feeling soft, clean, and shiny with a vegan and cruelty-free formula.

Want to try the new products released during the 2021 Virtual International Grand Convention, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

How to use your

Citronella essential oil

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

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

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

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

Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil

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

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

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

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

Aroma Siez essential oil blend

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

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

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

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

Peace & Calming essential oil blend

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

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

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

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

These eye pillows are a fun DIY and are wonderful to have around the home! You can choose different fabrics or even change the essential oil, but we are partial to Lavender. They are also wonderful when you are experiencing head and neck tension or are needing a little extra TLC!

• 1/4 yard of fabric (you will have extra) Note - make sure the fabric is washed and dried before you begin
• 1 1/4 cup flax seed
• 3/4 cup dried Lavender buds
• 20 or so drops Lavender essential oil

• a lightweight fabric will help the smell diffuse better, think a medium weight linen or light cotton.
• The amount of Lavender and flax seed can be played with. If you desire more buds, go ahead and increase that amount. If you want more flax, have at it.
• Losing smell? Try cursing the bag in your hands to help more scent release.
• Other essential oil options: 
  • Lavender & Peppermint - great for head tension
  • Peace & Calming
    
  • Lavender & Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Lavender & Frankincense

Lavender

June's Oil Spotlight

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

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

Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in June. My goal is to use up an entire bottle for my personal use.

Lavender AT A Glance

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

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

Daily Habits with Lavender

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

DIFFUSE

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

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

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

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

For the month of May we are focusing on releasing the emotional weights that are tying us down and releasing the physical stress within our bodies! Stress-free summer here we come. Here are a few essential items we are using this month to cultivate the stress-free summer we desire.

White Angelica Essential Oil

Each essential oil in White Angelica was carefully selected to help promote a positive, peaceful atmosphere when diffused. This oil blend is an incredibly powerful emotional tool for when you are struggling with negative emotions, carrying the weight of others, and processing grief or disappointment. This blend is also wonderful for children who struggle to verbalize their feelings and tend to process through nightmares. Pair it with lavender for a calming, relaxing blend to help release negative emotions.

Lean more about White Angelica essential oil blend in my Oil of the Month post.

CortiStop

Feelings Kit

Stress Away Bath Bombs

Tangerine essential oil

• Lavender and Valor (free with purchase in May!)
• White Angelica during meditation or prayer 
• Tree oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce and Pine during yoga.

Lavender Bath & Shower Gel

Want to try the essentials for May (White Angelica, CortiStop, Feelings Kit, Stress Away Relaxing Bath Bombs, Tangerine, Lavender Bath & Shower Gel), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

White Angelica

May's Oil of the Month

Loving harvested from plants native to exotic destinations around the world, White Angelica is a combination of 10 essential oils that come together to create a one-of-a-kind blend. Geranium, Ylang Ylang, and ROSE provide sweet, floral notes; Bergamot and Melissa offer a boost of bright citrus; and Myrrh, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Hyssop, and Sacred Sandalwood balance the blend with a warm, woodsy base. 

With the aroma of White Angelica, you can create a positive atmosphere and inspire feelings of security and optimism - no matter what life throws at you!

Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in May. My goal is to use up an entire bottle for my personal use.

White Angelica AT A Glance:

• Has a sweet, warm floral scent
• Can be diffused to create a peaceful, comforting environment
• Can be diffused or work as a perfume to support the emotions
• May enhance the apperarance of healthy-looking skin
• Offers skin-beautifying benefits when combined with Young Living's ART Light Moisturizer
• May be used in Raindrop Massage to facilitate emotional release

Background

• Ylang Ylang has a luxurious, velvety scent and is often used as a key note in perfumes. It has an uplifting, flora aroma.
• Bergamot is cold pressed front he resin of the fruit and adds a fresh, bright aroma. Citrus oils are well known for their ability to help calm and uplift the emotions.
• Melissa comes from the leaves of the Melissa herb (also called lemon balm), containing citrus notes and is treasured for its gentle, comforting aroma. It is a powerful emotional oil, helping to facilitate release of negative emotions.
• Geranium has been used for centuries for its lovely, soft fragrance and skin-benefitting properties. It is also a very uplifting oil for the emotions.
• Rose gives the blend a touch of sweet nostalgia and offers skin benefits. Rose has been used throughout history in the ancient ar of aromatherapy for the well being of the body and mood-elevating support.
• Myrrh, Hyssop, Black Spruce, and Sacred Sandalwood balance the sweet and free aroma of the floral and citrus oils with a deep, rich, earthy scent that is incredibly grounding.

Daily Habits with White Angelica:

• Add it to your favorite moisturizer to enjoy its skin-beautifying benefits.
• Apply it to your wrists and neck like perfume to enjoy a lovely scent and emotional support throughout your day.
• Make a Peaceful Easy Feeling Roller:
  • 10 drops each Joy, Release, White Angelica, Tangerine, & Lavender
  • Top a 10 Ml roller bottle with a carrier oil of choice
  • Apply to wrists, neck, over the heart for all the emotions!
• Apply White Angelica before providing a Raindrop Technique or other massage or body work treatment to facilitate emotional release.
• Use it during yoga or meditation to create a positive and comforting atmosphere. Pair it with positive affirmations or bible verses for an even more powerful experience.

DIFFUSE: 

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

• Troubles Melt Like Lemon Drops: White Angelica, Cedarwood,  Lavender
• Zen State of Mind: White Angelica, Bergamot, Tangerine
• Calm & Confident: White Angelica, Valor

Will you join us in using White Angelica oil blend daily to release the worries and emotions weighing us down? Let's create daily habits that support our overall health - physical, mental and emotional.

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

The Feelings Kit

May Ditch & Switch

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

Join us as we detox our emotions this month and switch out conventional coping mechanisms for healthier, healing options. 

For May, we are focusing on digging deep to release all our comfort vices, sit with and honor our experiences and trauma, and to the emotional work needed to move forward in healing and self love. Instead of turning to things like detachment, Netflix binges, alcohol, food, sugar, shopping, work, projects or any other comfort measures that keep us from truly processing the emotions beneath, we are going to pull out the Feelings Kit and use these oil blends with intention and consistency.

Harmony essential oil blend

• When we feel ignored, our perception is that we are not a part of the big picture. We aren't good enough, worthy enough, or able to play our part.
• When we are crushed, we are collapsing inwardly. Who we are has been forced down and suppressed. We stop seeing our part.
• When we are hostile, we are quick to see others as the enemy, and everything in life as an opposition to our part. We are trying to play alone, because we can't trust the other parts.
• Fear of punishment is the opposite of love. When we are beating ourselves up, we actually turn from love into fear. These are opposites.
• Sarcasm is an emotion that develops from long-term exposure to incongruent words and actions. Example: witnessing hypocrisy, or long periods of time living with someone who brings drama or trouble on themselves, remaining clueless to the cause. This emotion produces "mocking." Instead of harmony, it creates a repetitive and offensive sound that interrupts the notes of others.

• When there are situations where you are experiencing some of the emotions listed above, sit or stand still until you feel where that emotion is causing a sensation in your body. It might feel like pain, twitching, tingling, aching, nausea, heat, cold, or a general tension.
• Rub harmony over the area (or just nearby if its sensitive), and hold your hand over the spot.
• Take several deep breaths. This is a simple step to become aware of the mind-body connections. 

Forgiveness oil blend

• Distrust results from being stressed, and stress is caused by many subconscious messages pulling us in different directions. To establish a healthier pattern of trust, we need "integrity," which is where our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions can become consistent. No more secret messages internally scattering our thoughts.
• Old pattern: Distrust.  New pattern: Integrity
• Affirmation: "I honor truth."
• We can release old trauma and untruth that is stuck in the body, and we move forward with integrity.

• There is no such thing as turning your feelings off or magically being detached, so what we are doing here is to move in a different direction with a new and greater purpose - to detach or remove ourselves from the mission of revenge.
• When you diffuse Forgiveness, if relationships where you have wanted someone to get paid back resurface in your memory, you can take a moment to establish a thought pattern.
• Old pattern: Revenge.  New pattern: Detachment (move in a new direction.
• Affirmation: "I have a new mission. I am letting go of the old."

• The most common root of denying our own needs is expecting other to know what we need before we have asked. This leads to living with a spirit of neglect, blaming others, and unforgiveness. In fact, it often looks like taking care of everything under the sun EXCEPT for ourselves, and an underlying thought cycle that we are "the only one who does anything around here."
• Old pattern: Self-denial.  New pattern: Wisdom.
• Affirmation: "I support myself."

• I have courage to honor my truth.
• I learn from all experiences.
• I forgive (others or myself).
• I support myself.
• I am worthy.

Inner Child oil blend

• When someone tries to be honest, especially friends/family, we continually hear their voice criticizing us for months afterward.
• We find ourselves revisiting the same short list of past hurts on a regular basis, telling stories about what someone did or said to us, thinking each time that if we just vent... the pressure of that pain or offense will let up.
• We create an image of ourselves (typically a bad one) and no matter what we do to take care of ourselves, that recording makes sure we stay ashamed, disappointed, and hopeless, or...
• We finally start feeling better about ourselves because we have fulfilled an imaginary list of "things that will make us feel accomplished" - only to find that the stress of keeping up with that list starts to slowly steal from our relationships or our sanity.

• Overcoming the trauma of abuse
• Promoting acceptance
• Accepting our own needs
• Stimulating an emotional healing process
• Releasing obsessive habits and patterns
• Supporting the mind, body, and emotions during periods of transition.
• For children who struggle with intense fear, trouble letting go and moving on, or who have been uprooted or experienced a traumatic change - this oil will be a huge support.

• Place several drops of Inner Child in your diffuser. you can also apply some around the navel and rub a drop into your palms to inhale directly.
• Use this blend on and around you consistently. Our emotion patterns that took a lifetime to form aren't going to get unraveled completely in one day.

Present Time oil blend

Release oil blend

• Anger
• Frustration
• Being held back
• Rebellion
• Feeling wronged
• Fear of success
• Loss of identity

• Cleansing
• Freedom
• Harmony
• Unconditional love

• Diffuse throughout the day.
• Diffuse with lavender at bedtime.
• Apply topically to wrists, over the heart, to the edge of ears and feet.
• Remember to use it EVERY DAY! Repeat a positive affirmation that rings true to your situation.
• Affirmations: "I am safe. I am loved. I am valued. I am enough just as I am right now."

Valor oil blend

• Feeling resigned (like you can't fight it) - diaphragm
• Feeling like you are losing a battle - just below lower lip
• Fear of conflict - abdomen, just above right and left hips
• Feeling aggressive - abdomen, just above right and left hips
• Feeling defensive - stomach

The Feelings Protocol

It has been said that when there's a conflict between reason and feeling, we humans always tend to side with feeling. As Dr Gary Young has said, "99% of life’s decisions are made from feelings."

That’s why if we want our lives to be guided by good decisions that lead to health, happiness, and contentment, we need to be aware of and in control of our present feelings. By focusing on fixing our feelings, we can fix most aspects of our lives - physical, mental, and spiritual.

And the perfect way to do this? Young Living’s Feelings Kit! Yup! 

The primary protocol is to apply these feelings oils before work and every night before bed. Try this for 30 days and notice all the delightful changes the Feelings Kit Protocol will bring into your life.

1. Coccyx
2. Sacrum
3. Lumbar
4. Dorsal (heart)
5. Cervical (where the neck meets your shoulders)
6. Medulla (hollow place at the center base of the skull)
7. Pineal (center of forehead)

1. Forgive yourself for allowing the person to affect your health and happiness.
2. Forgive the other person for any harm he/she may have caused you (this doesn't need to be done in person, as this is just an inner-adjustment on your part).
3. Give the other person permission to forgive you.
4. See the good in the situation.
5. Be thankful for the experience and the lessons you gained from it.

Want yo try the Feelings Kit, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

Ditch & Switch Synthetic hormones for

PROGESSENCE PLUS

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

Join us as we detox our homes and switch out conventional products for cleaner, greener and better options! For February, let’s make a really impactful change by switching out Synthetic Hormones for PROGESSENCE PLUS!!

PROGESSENCE PLUS is formulated specifically for women and is designed to promote well-being and feelings for relaxation, harmony, and balance. It features some of our most-loved essential oils, including Frankincense, Bergamot, and Peppermint to nourish and moisturize the skin and create a natural, pleasant aroma. But the best part (in our opinion!) is that this 100 percent plant-based serum features naturally derived progesterone from wild yams! 

PROGESSENCE PLUS contains USP-grade, super-micronized progesterone from wild yam blended with essential oils and vitamin E to help women find balance the way nature intended. The unique formulation maximizes the effects of this natural progesterone by utilizing an innovative delivery system that allows enhanced absorption through the skin. Wild yams are said to help normalize blood sugar levels, combat weight gain and hair loss, and help reduce the occurrence of hormonal headaches. Progessence Plus also helps promote restfulness and sleep.

Primary Benefits of PROGESSENCE PLUS

• Naturally encourages the body’s optimal hormone balance
• Takes away the dragon of the monthly cycle, PMS symptoms, mood, acne, and more. 
• Is portable, better smelling, and absorbs more quickly than other progesterone supplements
• Does not require cycling of the application site.

Suggested Use

• Apply 2–4 drops 2 times daily on the neck, forearm or other soft-tissue area. For added effect, apply 1–2 drops along forearms 2 times daily. It does not need to be rotated on different areas of the body or cycled throughout the month. We love to add a roller fitment to ours and swipe over the front of the throat and on the forearms morning and evening!
• Individual needs may vary. Dosage and duration vary from person to person based on age, current progesterone levels, and menstruation (premenopausal, postmenopausal). 
• We recommend using PROGESSENCE PLUS consistently for at least two months for optimal results. If you are switching from conventional hormones to Progessence Plus, we suggest using it six months as your body will need time to recover from synthetic hormones and hormonal imbalance. As always, working with a functional medicine doctor or naturopath is a great way to get extra support! 

Who Can Take PROGESSENCE PLUS?

• Menstruating females over the age of 12
• Pre-and postmenopausal women
• Women seeking natural hormone balance
• Women looking for a calming sleep aid

For more:

• Dr. Haggerton on Progessence Plus: http://tinyurl.com/jeum6j5 
• Progesterone: What does it do?: http://tinyurl.com/z3meeok 
• Progessence Plus FAQ by Dr. Dan Purser: http://tinyurl.com/glmtvt7 

Why should I not take Progessence Plus while on hormonal birth control?

• It is not recommended to use conventional hormonal birth control and Progessence Plus together. This is because hormonal birth controls come with a multitude of possible side effects, because it would be impossible to distinguish any side effects (or positive results), and because scientifically the two are seeking to accomplish OPPOSITE results. 
• PROGESSENCE PLUS is utilized to balance female hormones and restore a state of optimum health. Conventional hormonal birth control actually works to keep female hormones unbalanced to maintain a state of  infertility. Please work with your functional medicine doctor or naturopath to support your personal family planning needs! 
• More here: https://www.mamanatural.com/natural-birth-control/

Info on the warning on the bottle required by the state of California "We appreciate your concern regarding California's Proposition 65 warnings which are legally required to be on our Progessence Plus product. Proposition 65 requires that products sold in California which carry any ingredients deemed to the California legislature to be hazardous to health must carry the warning you see on our label. In the case of Progessence Plus, California requires the warning on all progesterone-containing products. However, California law does not distinguish between the synthetic medroxyprogesterone which is the cause of California's concern, and the natural progesterone which we derive from yams and which are widely used in the health industry. Both are generically referred to as "progesterone," which is the ingredient name in California's list. If you would like further information on this topic, we recommend you contact your healthcare professional for further information.

Join us this month as we make this simple swap that can have a huge impact on our overall health!

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