The Basics - Where to Apply Your Oils

The Basics Series
Where to Apply Your Oils?

If you're not sure how to get started using essential oils and natural products, you're in the right place! Not only is site full of resources, recipes, DIYs, tips and tricks just for you, we've got you covered with this printable card that you can print out and keep right next to your oil stash or save directly to your phone.

Each Young Living essential oil bottle has dilution recommendations printed right on the label. Some oils that are very gentle, like Lavender and Copaiba, don't require dilution except for the most sensitive skin. Most oils will be diluted in equal parts with a carrier oil, like V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex, but some are 'hot' oils and can cause a tingling sensation if applied without a carrier. These include Thieves, Peppermint, and Oregano among others and are usually diluted more. Of course, you can always dilute more or less depending on your personal preference.

  • Energy & Focus - crown of your head, back of your neck, chest or forearms
  • Respiratory Support - behind your ears, down the spine, check, neck and throat
    Immune Support - down the spine, bottoms of the feet, Vitality oils internally
  • Restful Sleep - big toe, forearms, forehead, wrists
  • Focus - temples, back of neck, around your ears
  • Emotional support - rub oils in hands and breathe in deeply, over the heart, behind and on the ears
  • Overwhelm - lower back, back of neck, shoulders and neck
  • Digestion - 1-2 drops in the belly button, rub clockwise on the stomach
A couple of quick tips:
  • Add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment to your favorite, most used oils to make them convenient roll-ons. If you have an oil you like to dilute, wait until its 1/3 or 1/2 empty then add a carrier and a Roller Fitment.
  • Make your own roller blends using your favorite oils, carrier oils and empty 10 mL roller bottles (or empty 5 mL and 15 mL bottles too). This way you can easily take them with you wherever you go.
  • Keep pre-diluted blends on hand for all ages in your household.
  • Pair topical use of your oils with diffusing and internal use, especially for acute needs.
Print this guide and keep it handy!

And if you're looking for supplies to make some of your favorite DIYs, check out my The Basics - DIY Supplies List for a list of where to purchase some of our favorite DIY supplies.

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

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

The Holiday Handbook 2021

The 2021 Holiday Handbook

Fill your diffuser with Vanilla and 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 using the unique and healthy items in the 2021 Holiday Catalog. Doing some gifting? Check out the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for some great combos to git health and wellness to your family and friends. 
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 h ave your breath feeling fresh whenever you need it. To a 10 mL glass spray bottle, add:
  • 3 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
  • 2 drops Spearmint Vitality essential oil
  • 1 tsp Thieves Mouthwash, optional
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 the mistletoe moments this season.
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 5 drops Vanilla oleoresin
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil**
Combine essential oils and coconut oil, then add in sugar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel. Store in a glass jar. **To make this extra special and creamy, whip the coconut oil in a stand mixer or handheld mixer until its fluffy.

Winter Nights Holiday Body Scrub
If the North Pole had a signature scent, this would be it. This simple KIY 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 essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
Mix Winter Nights and 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 jars
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 the ordering deadline, this DIY is your next best bet.
  • 8-12 ounce 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 essential oils, mixing as you add.  Whip for about 5 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 recipes for you.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 2 tbsp epsom salts
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 20-30 drops essential oil(s) of choice (see some suggested pairings below)
  • 1 tsp water or more if necessary
  • Silicone molds or large ice cream scoop
In a large bowl combine backing soda, citric acid, and Epsom salts. Stir well. In a smaller bowl combine coconut oil and essential oils. Slowly whisk wet ingredients into dry. It should reach a crumbly consistently.

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.

Oil pairing ideas:
  • Peppermint + Vanilla
  • Lavender + Peppermint
  • Lavender + Vanilla
  • Eucalyptus + Lemon
  • Believe + Vanilla
  • Gratitude + Tangerine
DIY Room Sprays

This simple DIY will make your home feel cozy and makes a lively gift paired with a fresh rosemary plant, a 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 and 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 a 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 and 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.
Add essential oils, Vitamin E oil and Castile Soap to the bottle, then top with water leaving 1" at the top.
  • Chai Spice - 6 drops Cardamom + 4 drops each Cinnamon Bark + Clove + Ginger + Vanilla
  • Candy Cane Forest - 10 drops Peppermint + 5 drops each Vanilla + Ylang Ylang
Holiday Spice Wool Dryer Balls
There's something about the smell of warm fresh laundry directly from the dryer - especially when combining Thieves Laundry Soap and essential oil infused wool dryer balls.

Add 4-5 drops of essentials to each dryer ball. Essential oils of choice:
  • Christmas Spirit
  • Peppermint + Vanilla
  • Cinnamon Bark + Orange
  • Stress Away + Peppermint
  • Cardamom + Orange
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 sent. (Life hack - add essential oils to your dryer balls when you're done with laundry so they are ready for next week!)

Scented Holiday Cards
This simple holiday hack will give your family and friends (and your postal carrier) an instant jolt of goodness retrieving your cards from the mail.
  • Printed Holiday Cards and Envelopes
  • A gallon zip lock bag
  • Cotton balls or pads
  • Our favorite essentials 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 in the 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 (bit 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 and 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
Slice your oranges in circles to 1/4 to 1/2 inch 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 closet setting your oven will allow. (If your oven does not go below 300, et it there and use a wooden spoon to prop the oven open slightly and allow some heat to dissipate.)

Leave the slices in the oven for about 5 hours, then shut the oven off and leave the oranges in 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. If you have a dehydrator, you can use the fruit setting to make the dry the citrus slices.

Once they are dry, string them with some twine, alternating with a few varying sized slices and add a cranberry or two, a tied cinnamon stick - whatever you like. Hang them in your home for some delicious smelling holiday cheer.
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Winter Candle Dupes

It's not just visible decorations that evoke warm, welcoming winter feelings, its the scents as well - cinnamon, spruce, orange, and spice. We ditched the toxic candles for oils years ago, so here are our top 9 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 Pachouli + 2 Tangerine + 3 Vetiver + 2 Orange
  • Candle Apple Fruitcake - 4 Christmas Spirit + 3 Orange + 2 Peppermint + 3 Vanilla
Diffuser Blends for Gathering
It's the season of gatherings and get together, 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 Bergamot + 2 Orange + 2 Nutmeg + 1 Clove
  • Fireside Chats - 4 Ylang Ylang + 4 Vetiver + 2 Cinnamon Bark
  • Around the Table - 4 Orange + 2 Cinnamon Bark
  • Grandma's Kitchen - 4 Christmas Spirit + 4 Lemon + 2 Stress Away
  • Goodbye Hug - 4 Lavender + 4 Northern Lights Black Spruce + Orange
Christmas 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 - Vanilla, Orange, Peppermint
  • Its a Wonderful Life - Frankincense, Joy
  • Miracle on 34th Street - Idaho Blue Spruce, Cinnamon Bark, Orange, Vanilla
  • The Polar Express - Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon
  • Charlie Brown Christmas - Wintergreen, Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla, Orange
  • Christmas Vacation - Stress Away, Peppermint, Vanilla
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Peppermint, Spearmint, Vanilla
  • Home Alone - Clove, Vanilla, Cardamom, Orange
  • Love Actually - Joy, Bergamot, Orange
  • The Holiday - Christmas Spirit, Vanilla
  • The Family Stone - Frankincense, Peppermint, Vanilla
Roller Blends

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. Optional - double the drops of oil for a stronger scent.

  • Gather Roller (a great perfume for gatherings and sharing with friend)
    10 Lavender, 8 Northern Lights Black Spruce, 7 Frankincense, 3 Cinnamon Bark
  • All is Calm Roller (Great for a peaceful night of sleep - roll onto temples and wrists)
    10 drops each Lavender, Vanilla, Valor
  • Joy to the World (wear this as perfume on your neck or wrists to combat the hustle and 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 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 and Automobiles Roller (this roller is your best friend if the motion of travel makes your belly uneasy)
    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 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 for some relief)
    15 drops M-Grain, 10 drops each Peppermint and PanAway, 1 dropperful of 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 your day, try out these delicious food and drink recipes!

Peppermint Brownies
This might be the simplest essential oil recipe ever - just add 4 to 5 drops of Peppermint Vitality essential oil to your favorite brownie recipe (from scratch or even a box) after you add the wet ingredients and bake as desired. Once cooled, use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to create fun shapes.

Optional - top your brownies 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
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder (you can also use 2 tbsp cocoa powder + 3 oz dark chopped chocolate)
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup or raw honey
  • 3-4 drops Peppermint Vitality
Pour milk into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk in the cocoa powder (or whatever chocolate you're using) and the maple syrup. Bring to a Bol, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, whisking as needed until smooth.

Remove from the heat and when slightly cooled, add 2 drops of Peppermint Vitality (the flavor is bold, so start with 2 drops and add more if you want). Place the peppermint cocoa mixture and the coffee in a Vitamin 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 and water to prepare it
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
  • 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
  • ground cinnamon
Prepare Chai tea according to directions. Heat eggnog on the stove or in the microwave unit it's hot to your liking. Once the tea is prepared and the eggnog is heated, combine in a mug and let cool slightly, then add the essential oils.

Use a hand-held frother, blender, or electric milk frother to combine. This serves one, so you can double or triple it if you need to, top with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and enjoy. You can 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 are our favorites:

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 coca 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 choice
  • 8 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1tsp honey, or more to taste
  • 2 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
Champurrado Mexican Hot Cocoa
  • 4 cups milk of your choice
  • 1/2 cup honey or agave
  • 2 Mexican chocolate tablets
  • 3/4 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 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 it.

Holiday Mocktails
If you're having a party this season, these cocktail 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
Pour all ingredients into a copper mug full of crushed ice. Stir well to mix and garnish with a spring of rosemary.
  • 2 oz NingXia Red
  • 6 oz ginger beer
  • 1 drop Rosemary Vitality
  • Rosemary spring
Holiday Mary
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. 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 toppings.
(The toothpick method allows you to get a more subtle flavor with the Vitality oils. Simply dip a toothpick in the top of the bottle and swirl through your ingredients.)
  • Lemon wedges
  • Sea salt
  • 6 oz 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, to taste
  • Celery stick (optional)
Cranberry Mojito
In a tall, sturdy glass, place a few mint leaves, the sweetener, a squeeze of lime, and the essential oils. Use a muddler to crush the leaves and combine the flavors. Add ice to the glass. Pour a splash of cranberry juice and stir. Fill a glass to the top with NingXia Zyng. Garnish with cranberries, more mint leaves and a lime wedge.
  • Mint leaves
  • 1 tsp honey or sweetener of choice
  • 1 drop Peppermint Vitalty
  • 1 drop Lime Vitality
  • Splash of cranberry juice
  • 1 can NingXia Zyng
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Lime wedges
NingXia Red Punch
In a punch bowl, pour NingXia Red, apple cider, pomegranate juice, and honey. Add fruit and cinnamon sticks and mix well. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. The longer the fruit soaks in the liquid, the more flavors will combine. Serve in short glasses garnished with more apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon stick stirrers.
1 bottle of NingXia Red
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup honey or simple syrup
  • Sliced apples
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Cinnamon Sticks
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 he inside out.

Add all ingredients to a large pot and stir to combine. Heat until simmering, and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve warm in a mug. Garnish with sliced oranges and cinnamon sticks.
  • 8 cups apple juice or cider
  • 4 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 9 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
  • 6 drops Cardamom Vitality
  • 4 drops Clove Vitality
  • 4 drops Nutmeg Vitality
  • 3 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality
  • Sliced oranges
  • Cinnamon sticks
Holiday Gifting

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

Pro Tip: Buy a 3 pack of foaming hand soap, the Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm Set, or the Sweet Maple Bath Bombs set to save money and time. Three gifts in one when you separate the sets.

For more gift ideas, check out this Holiday Gift Guide blog post.

  • Lavender essential oil + eyelash curler
  • Lime Vitality + Cocktail Shaker
  • Gentle Baby + Swaddle Blanket
  • Peppermint Vitality + Coffee mug + homemade powder cocoa mix (see above)
  • Purification essential oil blend + wool dryer balls
  • Cinnamon bark + festive tea towel
  • Thieves essential oil blend + loose leaf tea
  • Rosemary Vitalty + olive oil + measuring cups/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 + festive hand towel
  • Sweet Maple Bath Bomb + cozy socks or slippers + lip balm
  • Lip balm + beanie or headband
Simple Crafts for the Holidays

Whether your kiddos are 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.

This simple craft gets everyone outdoors and can even be a school project with just a little imagination. It makes a lovely oil tray ro a handmade gift.

  • Air dry clay
  • Craft paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Craft paint + brushes
  • Modge lodge gloss or other sealer
  • Various leaves from your yard
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, cut around the outline with a knife, then remove the excess clay from around the imprint.

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. Next Paint! Once the paint is dry, cover with a coat of modge lodge 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
  • 1 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
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.

Let cool, split into 3 balls, and knead in essential oils and optional food coloring until it is distributed evenly throughout each ball of play dough. Store in airtight container.

We hope you enjoy this Holiday Handbook. May your days be merry and bright!

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

Idaho Blue Spruce - Oil Spotlight in Nov 2021

Idaho Blue Spruce

Oil Spotlight for November

Idaho Blue Spruce is like a walk through an evergreen forest on a crips, cool day. Gentle and welcoming, calming and grounding. This oil can be used during meditation or prayer to enhance your practice and inspire spiritual connection and pairs well in the diffuser with spice and citrus oils as well as other grounding blends.

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

Idaho Blue Spruce AT A Glance

  • Has a grounding, slightly sweet evergreen aroma
  • Can be used to enhance yoga, spiritual practices or meditation
  • Makes a great addition to lotions, oils, and DIY body care products
  • Helps release emotional blocks to bring about grounding and balance
  • May help respiratory function and cleaning of the airways
  • Promotes relaxation
Background
Considered a sacred tree by Native American tribes in the Northwest, it was used traditionally for smudging and purification rites. Spruce leaves, bark, and gum have been used historically by Native Americans for many things - spiritual ceremonies, physical health, poultices, digestive needs, immune support and more.

The oil is steam distilled from wood, bark, and needles of the Picea pungens tree, an evergreen species native to the central Rocky Mountains. It is produced at the Young Living Highland Flats Tree Farm and Distillery in Naples, Idaho. 

Key Constituents

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

  • Alpha-pinene: a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind
  • Limonene: known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
  • Camphene: some studies may show that this constituent supports cardiovascular health, may help reduce pain and inflammation, support the body's defenses to fungal infections
Idaho Blue Spruce is an excellent oil for the guys as it helps balance and support hormone levels, especially testosterone. Because of its constituents Idaho Blue Spruce may help optimize both testosterone and growth hormone levels. Women can also use Idaho Blue Spruce for healthy testosterone as well.

Blue Spruce Essential Oil has many health benefits, including boosting Testosterone production. Dr. Dan Purser conducted a trial which had the males subjects ingest 8 drops of Blue Spruce Essential Oil within a capsule one daily. The subjects showed and increase of 30% in Testosterone levels after only two weeks and some subjects showed up to 100% increased levels after 4 weeks. The subjects reported increased physical and mental performance in line with their new higher testosterone levels a year later. Source.

Daily Habits with Idaho Blue Spruce

Diffuse or inhale Idaho Blue Spruce to fill your space with its tranquil, woodsy aroma.

Apply to your wrists, neck, or ear lobes during yoga, meditation, or prayer

Combine with Geranium and Grapefruit in a roller bottle and dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to create a fresh, floral perfume

Add a few drops to a lightweight carrier oil, such as jojoba or grapeseed, to create a natural beard oil. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:

  • 15 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 10 drops Bergamot
  • Optional: 10 drops Shutran
  • fill the rest with jojoba or grapeseed oil
    Apply to beard and skin and gently massage to keep the hair and skin happy and healthy
Make a cologne roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 10 drops Bergamot
  • 10 drops Cedarwood or Northern Lights Black Spurce
  • 3 drops Ylang Ylang
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
Make a quick Winter Wonderland room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:

  • 15 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 10 drops Cedarwood
  • Optional: 10 drops Orange
  • Fill with distilled water
    Spray around everywhere! You can also sprits fresh greenery (wreaths, garlands, etc) to freshen them.

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 woodsy, sweet, grounding scent of Idaho Blue Spruce.

  • Frosted Forest: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Peppermint + 2 drops Cedarwood
  • Lullabye: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Orange
  • Anthropologie Volcano Candle: 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Davana + 1 drop Lime
  • Date Night: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark + 2 drops Orange or Tangerine
  • Holidays: 3 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Vanilla
  • Autumn Wreath: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 4 drops Thieves
Join us in using Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil daily to create great daily habits that support our overall health - physical, mental, and emotional.

Want to try Idaho Blue Spruce 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

DIY - Beeswax Jar Candles

DIY Beeswax Jar Candles
DIY for Holiday Gifts!

The ambiance of candles is such a lovely addition to the home, especially during the colder months. And since we ditched scented candles long ago (so full of icky chemicals), we love making these simple beeswax jar candles and customizing the scent.

Spruce, Peppermint and Orange for the fall, Purification, Tangerine and Lavender for the spring - the options are limitless. Check out all the diffuser recipes on this blog for oil combinations.

Supplies needed:
  • Natural yellow beeswax or white beeswax pellets
  • 1 tsp per jar of organic coconut oil
  • Hemp wicks
  • Wick stickers
  • A wick centering device
  • Glass jars or candle tins
  • 50-75 drops essential oils per jar
  • Twine and fresh rosemary or lavender sprigs for garnish, if desired
Instructions:
  1. Set a wide, shallow dish on the stove with water and heat to medium-low, very gently boiling.
  2. While the water heats, prepare your jars by adding a sticker to the metal ring of the wick and press firmly to the bottom of your glass jar. Align the wick holder on the top of the jar to keep the wick from moving to one side.
  3. Pour about 1/3 of the jar full of beeswax pellets, then add 1/2 tsp coconut oil. Repeat the layers, finishing with the beeswax to new the top of the jar. As you fill the jars, make sure that the wick remains in the center. The coconut oil is optional but helps to slow the burning of the beeswax so your candles will last longer.
  4. Once the water is boiling gently, place jars in and allow the wax and coconut oil to melt. Add more beeswax pellets as needed as the wax melts and naturally lowers.
  5. Once the wax is melted, remove from the water bath and place on a baking rack to cool. Add essential oils while wax is cooling, dropping the oils in various places around the wax.
  6. Allow the wax to cool and harden, then tie with twine and a sprig of rosemary or other garnish as desired. This also makes a lovely gift!
Oil Combination Ideas:
For the full tutorial, check out this website.

Want to create these lovely eye pillows, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Cozy Home Diffuser Recipes - Nov 2021

Diffuser Blends for A Cozy Home
in November


This collection of diffuser blends has some of our favorite for cooler months! From sleepy time blends to immune support to holiday blends and popular candle dupes, these oils are essential for our health and in our homes.

Many of these blends include 'spice' oils like Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Clove and Ginger. These essential oils are supportive of the immune system, are antioxidants (think Clove!), and support the endocrine and adrenal systems.

This set of blends also include 'tree' oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce, Patchouli, Pine, and Idaho Blue Spruce, 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 release 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 divine - all at the same time! Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends as cooler weather sets in.

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

Happy diffusing!!

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

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
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Cool Autumn breezes need cozy flannel shirts, don't you think? We certainly do!

And this blend brings all the warm, cozy feelings with a mix of Idaho Blue Spruce, Bergamot and Ylang Ylang.

Grounding, sweet, and a bit woodsy with just a hint of citrus spice, this is a wonderful blend to diffuse any time of day.

Plus 'tree oils' like spruce are helpful for the immune system.
Just like the comfort of your favorite scarf, this blend wraps you in the warmth of familiarity. Diffuse it throughout the cooler months to bring some fall and winter higgle into your home.

Christmas Spirit is a blend of Cinnamon Bark, Orange and Spruce - the perfect cozy combination that also supports the immune system.

Add in a little extra spruce (Idaho Blue Spruce) for some sweetness and the spice of Clove for the perfect blend. Clove also helps support the immune system and is a powerful antioxidant.
It may be the season of gratitude, and we believe that a thankful heart is something to cultivate year round. Joy, Tangerine and Frankincense are powerful emotional tools that can help us recenter and focus our minds and hearts on the beauty of life before us.

Joy is uplifting to the emotions, helping us move from feelings of sadness or shut down towards joy. Frankincense is incredibly grounding, and Tangerine is uplifting and stimulates creativity. Diffuse this blend throughout this season as a cue for your inner self to stop look around at the beauty surrounding you.
Imagine a cozy little cabin nestled in the woods, a cool breeze blowing by, and the glow of a fire. That is what this diffuser blend is!

Calming and grounding Patchouli meets the woodsiness of Pine, allowing you to envision the forest. The Clove, Pine, and Bergamot bring the crackling fire. The blend is a little sweet, a little spicy, and a little woodsy... the perfect cozy combination.

Pine and Patchouli are considered 'tree' oils, making them wonderful for fostering emotional connection and for supporting the immune system. Clove is another immune and antioxidant powerhouse, and Bergamot, like other citrus oils, contains limonene - a health powerhouse.
The first snowfall of winter is such a magical time. The air is cool and crisp, we're all bundled up in warm, cozy clothes or snuggled up by a fire.

Idaho Blue Spruce, Jade Lemon and Wintergreen are key players is this blend, supporting the immune and respiratory system (perfect for the cooler months!) and also lifting the spirits and mind.

These oils combine to create a blend that is crisp, bright and fresh, just lie the air before the first snowfall.
This blend is perfect whenever you need a calming, cozy blend to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Idaho Blue Spruce and Pine essential oils are grounding and calming while also supporting the immune system.

Orange and Grapefruit are uplifting and stimulate creativity. Citrus oils also contain limonene, an essential oil constituent with studied health benefits, making this blend great for your health while also rivaling the post popular scented candles.
One of the easiest ways to start creating a low tox home is to ditch scented candles... but you don't have to sacrifice all the wonderful scents.

This popular candle dupe has none of the toxins or chemicals found in wall plugs and scented candles, but it smells divine!

Fill your home with the scents of woodsy vanilla goodness and Stress Away, Idaho Blue Spruce and Cedarwood - and support your mood and immune system at the same time.

This blend is grounded yet uplifting and perfect for winding down at the end of the day.
The most popular scented candles have nothing on this blend! Woodsy with a little spice, bright with a hint of citrus... that's what this diffuser blend is.

Idaho Blue Spruce is woodsy yet sweet, while Vetiver is deep and spicy like the scent of a fire. Peppermint is bright and fresh, while Bergamot brings a little citrus spice. Peppermint and Vetiver are wonderful for supporting focus while Bergamot, a citrus oil, supports creativity and positivity. Idaho Blue Spruce is grounding, calming and supports the immune system, making this a wonderful blend to diffuse this time of year.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, so bring the holiday cheer to your home with this calming and uplifting blend. The holiday season can hold so many complicated emotions, so taking time to center yourself is key!

Valor and Frankincense are wonderful tools to do just that, especially in combination. Stress Away is just what the name suggests and is a great oil to diffuse during gatherings. Bergamot adds a little citrus spice that is uplifting and invigorating. These four oils combine for a lovely, cheerful blend.

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

How to Use Nov's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

How to use
November's Gifts with Purchase

Celebrate the season and give thanks for all the goodness in your life with this month's freebies. Diffuse Gratitude while you write in your journal and inhale Hope at the start of a new morning. Welcome friends and family to seasonal celebrations by diffusing the cozy scent of Gathering or Believe. Let the sacred scent of Myrrh fill your heart with thankfulness. Check out some of our favorite ways to use these oils right here!

Celebrate togetherness with this month's gift with purchase.

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

Gratitude essential oil blend contains nine essential oils and has a spiritual aroma that promotes gratitude, thankfulness, and appreciation, helping foster a positive attitude and attracting all that is good in your life.

Gratitude is a blend of:
  • Balsam Fir, Frankincense, Coriander, Myrrh, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Vetiver, and Geranium
  • Many of these oils are incredibly grounding and high in sesquiterpenes, a constituent that is specifically supportive of calming brain waves to focused or meditative states. Use this beautiful blend to invite a posture of gratitude into your heart!
Use this blend as a part of your daily Gratitude Protocol
  • Drop 2-5 drops on the crown of your head in the morning and/or evening and say or write down three to five things for which you are thankful.
  • Commit to this practice daily and keep a journal of how you feel and how your emotions shift.
Make a perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each of Gratitude, Tangerine, and Hope
  • Fill with a carrier oil
Make a festive room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Gratitude
  • 5 drops each Cinnamon Bark and Tangerine
  • a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
Add 20 drops of Gratitude to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a festive twist.

Use this incredible oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season.
Use Gratitude blend during meditation, yoga, or personal spiritual practice while you uplift and elevate your feelings of gratitude. Apply 1-3 drops topically behind the ears, over the heart, on wrists, back of neck, and base of spine.

Diffuse these blends - perfect of the season.
  • Thankful Heart: 4 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Tangerine + 2 drops Frankincense
  • Enlightened: 4 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Joy
  • Meditation Space: 3 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Sacred Frankincense or Sacred Sandalwood
  • Visionary: 3 drops Gratitude + 3 drops Valor + 2 drops Lime
Gathering Essential Oil Blend

We love gathering with our loved ones, sometimes that comes with challenges or maybe you just want to really create an atmosphere of love and acceptance.
  • Gathering is a perfect blend to help us overcome the chaotic energy that can keep us from being our best self.
  • The blend includes Northern Lights Black Spruce and Vetiver blended with Frankincense and Sandalwood to help us achieve our highest potential.
  • These oils help increase the oxygen around the pineal gland and pituitary glands, to bring better harmony to our communications.
  • This oil can be used to bring people together on a higher emotional, physical, and spiritual levels.
Diffuse before and while gathering with family and friends.

Apply one or two drops on wrists, edge of ears, temples, or your neck. Use with the following oils:
  • Forgiveness on the navel
  • Sacred Mountain and Valor on the crown of the head
  • Clarity on the temples
  • Dream Catcher on the forehead, ears, throat, eyebrows, base of neck, and under the nose
Add 20 drops of Gathering to your Thieves Household Cleaner for a festive twist.

Use this incredible oil 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
Car Air Fresheners, 3 pk

Create good vibes on the go. Make errands runs a little more fun with these oil-ready air fresheners.
 
Drop a few drops of your favorite essential oils and blends onto one of these fresheners for a quick boost and a wonderful-smelling car.

Peppermint + Vanilla, Thieves + Orange or Gratitude are great combos!
Myrrh Essential Oil

High in sesquiterpenes, Myrrh can stimulate the limbic system, the seat of memory, so its a wonderful oil to use to work on past stored emotional trauma that is yours or that you could have inherited. This oil is helpful when you are working to deprogram miswritten information at a cellular level.
  • Rub a drop of Myrrh around the belly button daily as a practical application.
  • This practice works best when paired with strong affirmations, verses or other spoken and written words.
Aromatically, it encourages spiritual awareness and is uplifting, making it a wonderful addition to morning prayer, meditation or other mindfulness practices.
  • Diffuse with Frankincense and Tangerine
  • Apply a drop to the wrists and over the heart
  • Apply a drop to the crown of the head
Make a Meditation Roller to use during spiritual practices or even to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller ball, add:
  • 15 drops Myrrh
  • 10 drops Cedarwood
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • Fill the rest with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Add to your favorite skincare products - Myrrh is an incredible skin oil. Add to your Orange Blossom, Bloom or Art Light moisturizer.

Use Myrrh as a low note in perfume and cologne blends:
  • Myrrh, Jasmine, Neroli
  • Myrrh, Tangerine, Joy or Geranium
  • Myrrh, Vetiver, Frankincense, Lavender
  • Myrrh, Vetiver, Vanilla
  • Myrrh, Pine, Sandalwood, Bergamot
Make a Winter Skin Serum to protect against dry skin and keep your skin glowing all season long. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
  • 10 drops Myrrh
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 5 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood or Scared Sandalwood (Cedarwood will work as well but Sandalwood is ideal)
  • Optional (and incredible!) - 3 droppers of CBD Beauty Boost
  • Fill with a carrier of choice (jojoba is good for most skin types)
Add Myrrh to your on-the-go wellness kit for the literal bumps in the road and make this simple, but effective Pavement Spray. The best part about this is that you don't have to rub it in onto tender skin. To a 2 oz glass or stainless steel spray bottle add:
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Myrrh
  • 5 drops Tea Tree or Melrose
  • fill with fractionated coconut oil
    Spray onto knees, elbows, any skin that needs some TLC
Make and gift (or keep and use) this incredible DIY Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their 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 - Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Pine
  • 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 to melt, stirring gently.
  • Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
  • Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into small containers.
  • Essential oils for a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce, Valor
Make a simple DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve. To an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment, add:
  • 1 1/2 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 4 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 2 drops Myrrh essential oil
  • Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere
Whether your winter skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm and use it frequently and liberally.
  • To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Sacred Frankincense or Frankincense
  • 4 drops Lavender
  • Apply to needed areas 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs.
There is a reason Myrrh was given to Jesus and Mary upon the birth. Myrrh is an incredible oil for supporting skin and tissue during times of injury, and such a gift to new mamas. Use Myrrh in this Relaxing and Healing Bath Soak. Note - this is a great practice for the postpartum mamas.
  • To about 1/4 cup Epsom salt add,
  • 3 drops Frankincense
  • 3 drops Myrrh
  • 1 drop Helichrysum
  • Optional - 1 tbsp organic arnica oil
  • Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired
Add a drop of Myrrh to Thieves Mouthwash for excellent oral health or add a drop of Myrrh to 1 tbsp of organic coconut oil for oil pulling.
Believe Essential Oil

Believe is the perfect scent for the end of the year and the season of togetherness. 
  • It restores feelings of hope making it possible to more fully experience health, happiness, and vitality.
  • Diffuse this deep, woodsy blend with sweet notes like Tangerine, Jasmine or Joy. 
  • Diffuse it on its own or even with Christmas Spirit.
  • Note: Believe is a great substitute for blends that call for Idaho Grand Fir.
Make a daily perfume or cologne roller with Believe.
  • Believe, Tangerine, Hope
  • Believe, Lavender, Frankincense
  • Believe, Vetiver, Bergamot
  • Believe, Vanilla, Lavender
  • Believe, Joy, Tangerine
Place 1-2 drops of Believe on the crown of your head each day to focus your intention on hope and vitality.

Make a daily Gratitude Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Joy
  • 7 drops Orange
  • 5 drops Believe
  • 5 drops Hope
  • Top with a carrier oil and roll on liberally and frequently
Add Believe to wool dryer balls and Thieves Laundry Soap for a festive twist and cozy sheets.

Make a Greenery Spray to refresh fresh wreaths and garlands all season long. You can also use this as a room or upholstery spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 25 drops Believe
  • 10 drops Tangerine or Christmas Spirit
  • a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
Make Scented Pinecone Fire Starters for your cozy winter home and gift to friends and neighbors.
  • Yarn or twine
  • Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Essential oils
  • Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
  • Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center, weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
  • Drop 5 drops of essential oils onto the yarn/twine on each pinecone. Place the basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever you build one.
Use this incredible oil 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
Hope Essential Oil Blend

Place 1-2 drops of Hope on the crown of your head each day to focus your intention on hope and vitality.

Diffuse this uplifting blend alone or with citrus oils, Believe, Gathering or Gratitude to foster an environment of love, peace and positivity all season long.

Use Hope on the DIY Scented Fire Starters (above).

Add Hope to a festive room spray or greenery spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Hope
  • Optional: 10 drops Tangerine
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
  • Spray onto upholstery, greenery, wreaths, anything and everything all season long
Make a daily perfume or cologne roller with Hope:
  • Hope, Tangerine, Jasmine
  • Hope, Lavender, Tangerine
  • Hope, Vetiver, Bergamot
Make a daily Gratitude Roller:
  • 10 drops Joy
  • 7 drops Orange
  • 5 drops Believe
  • 5 drops Hope
  • top with a carrier oil and roll on liberally and frequently
Use this incredible oil 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
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Gift with Purchase! - Nov 2021

What is November's gifts with Purchase?


Basically the best way to order ever! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones! Each moth you'll have new picks for every tier.

What is a tier?

The more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive.

  • Order at least 100 PV and your order ships for free!

  • Every time you increase your PV (up to 300 PV this month) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

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


Earn exclusive gifts

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

Celebrate the season and give thanks for all the goodness in your life with this month's freebies. Diffuse Gratitude while you write in your journal and inhale Hope at the start of a new morning. Welcome friends and family to seasonal celebrations by diffusing the cozy scent of Gathering or Believe. Let the sacred scent of Myrrh fill your heart with thankfulness and get Gratitude on the go with car air fresheners that will make errands a breeze. And enjoy the gift of shipping on all orders of 100 PV or more.

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the How to Use November's Gift with Purchase blog.


Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we’d be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, free shipping, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up in my mailbox with fun freebies inside!


Freebies During the Month of November


With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING. Stock up on fall-time favorites and your order will ship for free.


190 PV Orders

With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL GRATITUDE oil blend. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 5 mL GATHERING blend and a 3 pk CAR AIR FRESHENERS (so cute!).



GRATITUDE essential oil, 5 mL
  • Gather in goodness. Apply Gratitude in the morning and invite positive thoughts and feelings to infuse your day.
  • Gratitude essential oil blend contains nine essential oils and has a spiritual aroma that promotes gratitude, thankfulness, and appreciation, fostering a positive attitude and attracting all that is good in your life.

GATHERING essential oil blend, 5 mL

  • Enhance family festivities. Diffuse this aroma during family parties to celebrate connection.
  • Gathering essential oil blend is a combination of nine essential oils that creates an aroma to gather people together on a physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual level - allowing you to rise above the chaotic energies of the world today and find a place of spiritual peace.
  • Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

Car Air Fresheners, 3 pk
  • Create good vibes on the go. Make errand runs a little more fun with these oil-ready air fresheners.
  • Drop a few drops of your favorite essential oil or blend onto one of these fresheners for a quick boost and a wonderful-smelling car! Peppermint + Vanilla, Thieves + Orange, or Gratitude!
  • Note: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV, you'll receive a free 5 mL MYRRH essential oil and all the above with FREE SHIPPING!



MYRRH essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Get your glow. Add Myrrh to your favorite skin care products for extra moinsture.
  • Myrrh essential oil beautifies, cleanses, and moisturizes the skin, making it a great addition to your skin care routine.
  • In addition, its sweet, earthy aroma can be used to enhance yoga, meditation, and spiritual practices.
300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 5 mL BELIEVE essential oil blend, a 5 mL HOPE essential oil blend and all of the above with FREE SHIPPING!



BELIEVE, essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Set your sights high. Diffuse Believe as you create a vision board with all your dreams and goals.
  • Reconnect to your inner belief. This blend of Idaho Grand Fir, Coriander, Bergamot, Frankincense, Idaho Blue Spruce, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium can encourage feelings of faith and inner strength.


HOPE essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Connect to calm. Apply Hope topically during a meditation session for an uplifting atmosphere.
  • Hope is a spiritual blend of Melissa, Juniper, Myrrh, and Black Spruce that helps reconnect you to feelings of strength and stability toward your compelling future.
For more details and ways to use these amazing oils, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these yummy Diffuser Recipes in November.

Wonder how to use your gifts with purchase? Check out this post to see all the things.

Want to get the most out of your new oils? Check out these posts on the Lavender Life Blog:
Not sure what to do to get these freebies? Click here to get started.

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

The 2021 Holiday Catalog is Here!


The 2021 Holiday Catalog is Here!

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


Holiday Foaming Hand Soap Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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





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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to Use Oct's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

How to use
October's Gifts with Purchase

Fall is here! We are so excited for all the cool-weather activities and to make themes of this season with our lived ones. Celebrate togetherness with this month's gift with purchase.

Gathering with your favorite people becomes even sweeter with your favorite Young Living products on hand (and your wellness habits in full swing).

Patchouli, Cinnamon Bark, Clove and Nutmeg will be the stars of your favorite diffuser blends. Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea will be a great start to your morning.  And when it's time to wind down, let the evening melt away with ImmuPro chewable tablets..

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

Cinnamon Bark is a staple of autumn scent. Diffuse the soil with Nutmeg, Clove, Ginger, Cardamom, Tangerine, Vanilla, Thieves or a tree oil for a warm, welcoming aroma!
  • Autumn Breeze: 3 drops Orange, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 1 drop Clove and 1 drop Nutmeg
  • Coffee Shop: 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Tangerine
  • Pumpkin Spice: 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Orange, 2 drops Nutmeg, 1 drop Ginger
Whip up a simple, festive Room Spray:
  • Add 10 drops each Cinnamon Bark and Vanilla
  • And a splash of witch hazel
  • Then fill the rest of a 2 oz glass spray bottle with filtered water.
Drop Cinnamon Bark oil onto pinecones, garlands and other seasonal decor to create a simple passive diffuser.

Add a couple of drops of Cinnamon Bark to your favorite perfume roller for a warm, spicy undertone.
  • Joy + Tangerine + Cinnamon Bark
  • Jasmine + Neroli + Stress Away + Cinnamon Bark
  • Ylang Ylang + Lavender + Tangerine + Cinnamon Bark
Make a Wellness Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each: Cinnamon Bark, Oregano, Clove, Frankincense, Lemon, and RC or Raven
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
  • Roll over the spine and lymph nodes morning and evening.
Use Cinnamon Bark for emotional support!
  • Cinnamon Bark is a wonderful tool for when you feel easily annoyed or when you feel the need to act a part or fake something. Often we suppress or play a role in new situations, during holiday times and/or around family. Its not a coincidence that the fall and winter months have us gravitating towards warm aroma like Cinnamon Bark. You can use this oil to help you move out of a fake role and more into the true version of you. 
  • Simply sit in a quiet place, add a drop of Cinnamon Bark to your palms, rub in well, then cup your hands over your nose and breathe deeply. Repeat a positive affirmation, a personal truth or scripture. Sit and breathe until you feel something shift. You can repeat this process as often as necessary.
For more on this fall staple, check out the Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil Spotlight.
Clove Essential Oil

Add Clove to your Daily Wellness Roller:
  • Clove essential oil is an antioxidant powerhouse! Clove has an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of 1,078,700 μTE/100 g, meaning it provides your body with a large supply of antioxidants to support health and healing. (To give you an idea of what this means, oranges are created 750 μTE/100 g and kale is rated at 1,770 μTE/100 g.)
  • Clove is a key ingredient in the Thieves essential oil blend because of its incredible immune support properties.
Give your muscles (and immune system) some TLC with a Clove & Epsom salt bath:
  • Add 2 drops Clove to 1 cup Epsom salt and then add to your bath water (ideally, let the water run into and over a cup containing the salts) for a relaxing soak. Sit back and soak up all the health benefits of Clove essential oil.
  • Don't want the full body experience? Cut the recipe in half and add the salts to warm water to a large bin for a simple, wonderful foot soak.
Diffuse this perfect fall spice oil:
  • Fall Festival: 3 drops Thieves, 3 drops Orange, 2 drops Clove, 3 drops Grapefruit
  • Mulled Cider: 4 drops Christmas Spirit, 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Grapefruit
  • Spiced Chai: 3 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Cardamom, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Clove
  • Autumn Forest: 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Clove, 2 drops Pine
Dilute and massage Clove onto tired muscles and feet for a lovely warming sensation that also gives your body some TLC.
Nutmeg Essential Oil Blend

This oil is high in the constituent sabinene, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, making it a wonderful option to support the digestive system, to protect your liver, to help maintain healthy circulation and provide the adrenals with the support they need on a daily basis.

Make a cozy linen spray: To an 8 oz spray bottle add:
  • 5 drops each of Nutmeg and Clove
  • 10 drops Bergamot or Orange
  • 1 cup of filtered water
  • and a splash of witch hazel
    Spray anywhere and everywhere.
Cozy up your Thieves Cleaner with a Pumpkin Spice Scent. To make a Pumpkin Spice Thieves Cleaner:
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops each of Orange and Cinnamon Bark 
  • 5 drops each of Ginger, Clove, Nutmeg
  • Fill the rest of a 16 oz glass spray bottle with water
Did someone say stress? Nutmeg is your stress response oil. Make this Stress Recovery (aka Adrenal Love) Serum:
To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add
25 drops Nutmeg
20 drops each of Clove, Frankincense, and Rosemary
Fill the rest up with Castor oil
Apply over the lower back every morning and before bed every day.

Diffuse this fall spice oil for a little pick me up:
  • Adrenal Love: 3 drops Nutmeg,  3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Orange
  • Pumpkin Spice: 4 drops Orange, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Nutmeg, 1 drop Ginger
  • Baking Pie: 4 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Calm & Collected: 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Nutmeg, 3 drops Frankincense
Patchouli Essential Oil

Use Patchouli as a natural alternative to conventional deodorant. Either apply directly, dilute with jojoba/V-6 oil in a roller ball and apply after using apple cider vinegar to cleanse the area.

Add Patchouli to your skincare routine - its great for winter skin with this 'Happy Hippie' Body Butter:
  • 1/2 cup solid coconut oil (use refined for less coconut scent)
  • 1/2 cup shea butter (use refined for less scent)
  • 20 drops each of Patchouli, Tangerine, and Sacred Mountain
  • Whip coconut oil and shea butter with a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy, slowly mix in essential oils until combined. Store in a glass jar with an airtight lid.
Diffuse this grounding, woodsy oil for the welcoming aroma of a crisp autumn walk. Patchouli pairs well with citrus, other tree oils, and Frankincense and is also great emotional tool for releasing worry.
  • Diffuse during prayer, meditation or yoga
  • Diffuse with other calming oils at bedtime to unwind
  • Happy Hippie: 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Tangerine, 3 drops Sacred Mountain, 2 drops Lavender
  • Autumn Forest: 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Frankincense
  • Sleep Tight: 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Valor
  • Autumn Picnic: 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Tangerine, 1 drop Clove, 2 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 2 drops Bergamot
  • Worry Less: 3 drops Patchouli, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Valor
Add patchouli to your favorite blends for a woodsy aroma that calms and grounds:
  • Tension Melter: Patchouli + Peppermint
  • Glow Up: Patchouli + Frankincense + Blue Tansy (a skincare favorite)
  • Its a Vibe: Patchouli + Jasmine + Bergamot ( great perfume roller)
Make a cozy Autumn Room Spray with Patchouli and other tree oils. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle add:
  • 15 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • 10 drops Patchouli
  • 10 drops Tangerine (optional)
  • 5 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with water
ImmuPro Chewable Tablets

ImmuPro Chewable Tablets are one of the easiest ways to give your body a good boost. These tablets are packed full of immune-supporting herbs and essential oils that:
  • Stimulate the immune system (both cell-mediated and humoral immunity)
  • Provide necessary minerals like Zinc, Copper, and Selenium
  • Allow the body to rest by providing a small amount of melatonin. when we are stressed, our bodies need sleep even more to allow healing to occur.
  • ImmuPro combines Reishi, Mistake and Agaricus blazei organic mushrooms with NingXia Wolfberry polysaccharides and Orange essential oil to create an immune supporting supplement that is perfect for anyone 12 and older. Chew 1-2 ImmuPro tablets before bed to help your body rest and recover.
Create a daily bedtime wellness routine:
  • Make a mug of Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea in your YL Foundation mug
  • Draw a relaxing bath with 10 drops Patchouli - 5 drops Clove in 1 cup of Epsom salt
  • After your bath, apply diluted Nutmeg or the Stress Relief Serum over the adrenals
  • Roll your Wellness Blend over the spine and lymph nodes
  • Chew 1-2 ImmuPro tablets
  • Fire up your diffuser with Patchouli, Frankincense, and Lavender
  • Apply your favorite sleep supporting oils and snooze away!
Spiced Turmeric Tea
and YL Foundation Mug

Turmeric has some incredible health benefits, and the Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea is a wonderful way to add these benefits to your daily routine.

Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea combines spices including ginger, turmeric, and chai masala with organic rooibos for a warm, inviting drink. And its caffeine free!

Start your morning with a cozy cup of Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea.
  • Bring 8 oz of water to near-boiling and pour into your YL Foundation mug with a tea bag and steep covered for 5 minutes
  • Remove the tea bag and add Tangerine Vitality Oil, if you wish.
Create a super easy Golden Milk Latte:
  • Make a mug of Spiced Herbal Tea as mentioned above
  • Warm your milk of choice in a small saucepan or an electric milk frother
  • Pour warmed/frothed milk into your tea and sprinkle with ground cinnamon (optional)
Want a cool, refreshing herbal tea for your mid-day meal? Try this recipe:
  • Steep 4-5 tea bags in boring water for 10 minutes
  • While the infusion is still warm, add sweetener if desired (raw hone is a great choice)
  • While the infusion is still warm (but not boiling) add any Vitality oils if desired
  • Let the tea cool, then place it in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Enjoy a cup straight fro the fridge or over ice.
Enjoy your day with a wellness boost.
  • Enjoy a mug of Spiced Turmeric Tea before bedtime as you wind down the evening.
  • Complete the daily wellness ritual each evening to give your body some TLC and help keep you above the wellness line this season.
Cozy up with a crowd!
  • Make a large batch of this warm, spicy tea for your friends and family! Simply boil 8 oz of water per mug (boil all in a large stock pot or kettle), then add the tea bags directly to your heating vessel and steep.
  • Make it a special Autumn treat for your guests with warmed, frothed milk, a drop of Cinnamon or Orange Vitality, ground cinnamon on top and a dollop of raw honey.
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Tangerine Oil Spotlight - Sept 2021

Tangerine

Oil Spotlight for September

Tangerine essential oil has a sweet citrus scent that can create a happy, contented mindset when diffused. This versatile oil is wonderful for emotions, helps purify the air of odors, promotes healthy hair and skin, and smells wonderful in so many diffuser blends. Taken internally, it offers a fresh, sweet, citrus flavor and can provide digestive, lymphatic, and immune support. This is an oil we definitely want in our homes and in our bodies.


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

Tangerine AT A Glance

  • Contains the constituents limonene, gamma-terpinene, and myrcene
  • Found in Dream Catcher, Joy, and Inner Child essential oil blends, as well as Relaxation Massage Oil
  • Cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, making the oil alkaline (not acidic)
  • Pairs well with most oils and blends
  • Combining Tangerine with White Angelica (we talked about it here) or Feelings Kit oils (and here) can improve your emotional outcome.

Tangerine + Oxidative Stress

Our bodies' cells produce free radicals during normal metabolic processes. However, cells also produce antioxidants that neutralize these free radicals. In general, the body is able to maintain a balance between antioxidants and free radicals. 

Sometimes, and especially in our ever-modernizing world, the balance tips towards excess free radical production. Several things contribute to this, but include inflammatory foods, emotional and mental stress, health conditions, infection, radiation, and environmental toxins. A large body of scientific evidence suggests that long-term oxidative stress contributes to the development of a range of chronic conditions.

Enter Tangerine essential oil (and other citrus oils). Tangerine essential oil contains limonene, a potential free radical scavenger. THIS IS HUGE! We have a powerful tool in our hands for supporting our bodies and upping the antioxidant potential.

Tangerine + Emotions

We just mentioned that Tangerine essential oil contains limonene, a potential free radical scavenger. This is important for our emotional health because less oxidative stress (less free radicals = less 'negative' emotions). Limonene also helps boost the mood and calm the central nervous system, making Tangerine a wonderful oils for soothing the emotions.

Tangerine can help promote feelings of calm and happiness, supporting learning and memory and calming nervousness.

Daily Habits with Tangerine

  • Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to your soles for happy feet and circulation.
  • Add to your car vent diffuser or a cotton ball stashed under the seats for an uplifting scent while you commute 
  • Give a glass of lemonade a twist by adding 1-2 drops of Tangerine Vitality.
  • Add 1-2 drops of Tangerine Vitality to your daily NingXia Red.
  • Add a few drops each of Tangerine and Tea Tree to your daily shampoo and massage into your scalp for a sweet, tingly sensation.
  • Use its cleansing benefits in your morning skin care routine for an added boost.
  • Apply it to your temples before study time or meditation to promote feelings of calm and focus.
Note: Avoid applying to skin that will be directly exposed to sunlight or UV light to prevent risk of photosensitivity.

DIFFUSE

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

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

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

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

KidScents KidPower Oil Spotlight - Aug 2021

KidScents KidPower

August's Oil Spotlight


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

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

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

KidPower AT A Glance

  • Aroma inspires feelings of confidence and courage
  • Scent helps ease occasional feelings of doubt, fear, and worry
  • Aroma creates a comforting environment for times of daily stress, occasional anxiousness, or nervousness
  • Blended aroma helps support feelings of emotional balance, well-being and positivity
  • Pre-diluted for delicate skin
  • Recommended for children ages 2 and up

Background

Raising confident, courageous children can be a challenge, especially with all they experience in today's world. And I am grateful to have natural tools in our parenting toolkit, like the KidPower blend.

This blend was created specifically to help arm parents with a unique mix of essential oils designed to promote feelings of courage and confidence. This exclusive blend of some of Young Living's favorite and inspiring essential oils offers a sweet, empowering aroma that will be loved by both children and parents. Diffuse it daily and as needed for an aroma boost to support feelings of positivity and confidence.

Key Ingredients
  • Back Spruce - earthy and grounding to help balance the senses
  • Blue Tansy - has a floral aroma that is uplifting to the senses and calming to the Central Nervous System
  • Frankincense - popular for meditation and promotes a comforting, grounded environment
  • Geranium - promotes peaceful, uplifted feelings
  • Ho Wood - provides a floral, relaxing aroma
  • Orange - has a sweet and energizing aroma, helps to stimulate creativity
  • Vanilla - provides a warm, sweet and comforting scent

Daily Habits with KidPower

  • Apply 2-4 drops directly to wrists, chest, neck or any other area. Dilution is not required, except for the most sensitive of skin, so you can add a roller fitment directly to the bottle or opt for the roll-on version.
  •  Create an application ritual, and get your kids involved! Grab your KidPower or KidPower Roll-on and place it beside their toothbrush, backpack, or homeschool bin - anywhere they will be able to find and easily use it daily. We love rolling on our oil and repeating a family Motta, a bible verse, or positive affirmation together.
  • Make a roller with KidPower, Vetiver, and Lavender for help calming over excited kids and promote calm, confident focus.
  • Make a simple linen spray with equal parts KidPower and Lavender, a splash of witch hazel and filtered water. Spray on sheets, loves, pajamas, or any other soft surface as desired.

DIFFUSE

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

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

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

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

Essentials for August 2021

The August Essentials are Here!
What should I order?


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

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

KidScents KidPower
Essential Oil Blend

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

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

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

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

KidScents MightyZyme

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

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

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

KidScents Toothpaste

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

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

Learn more in this month's Ditch and Switch blog post.
KidScents Roll-On Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

Want to try the essentials for August (KidScents 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.

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

Little Oiler Diffuser Recipes - Aug 2021

Little Oiler Diffuser
Recipes for August

This collection of diffuser blends has some of our favorites fo rate little oilers in our lives. From sleepy time blends to immune support to focused blends for school time, these oils are essential for our children and families!

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell divine - all at the same time! Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends to care for ourselves this month.

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

Happy diffusing!!

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


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

Jennifer


Imagine a cool, dark room... twinkle lights in the corner.... white noise playing... and the scent of Lavender, Patchouli and Tangerine lulling you towards dream land. That's exactly what this blend evokes.

This combination is perfect for setting the stage for great sleep. Peace & Calming contains the beloved blue tansy, an oil that specifically helps calm the central nervous system.


Whether you are homeschooling, virtual schooling or in person schooling, this blend is a great one for school and work time for the adults too!

Rosemary is helpful for promoting focus, citrus oils are uplifting and help promote creativity. Try this soothing blend the next time you work, school or create.

Snuggle up with your little ones with this blend creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 

KidPower for calm, brave feelings
Frankincense for grounding and emotional connection
Tangerine for a little playfulness

These oils are wonderful for supporting the emotions and connecting with those you love.



Herbaceous, deep and clean, this combination of oils helps to open the airways and support the entire respiratory system. Lemon is a natural mucolytic and makes a green addition to this blend.

Diffuse at bedtime or anytime you need a little extra support.

We want the energy in our homes to be calm, loving, playful and inviting, and this combination of oils brings all those feelings.

The grounding vibes of Sacred Mountain, the woodsiness of Patchouli and the brightness of Tangerine and Lime pair perfectly for a great everyday blend. Plus, Sacred Mountain helps to release fear of the unknown, making it a powerful emotional toolbar all of us - especially our kids!

It's almost that time of year again! We want to start supporting our bodies before the winter months, and this blend is perfect for that.

Add these oils to the diffuser at bedtime, before and after school, camps and play dates to purify the air and support the immune and respiratory systems.


KidPower is a fan favorite with its vanilla creamsicle scent, so pairing it with Lavender creates a perfect calm and confident aroma.

Whether you need some help calming down to focus or settling into sleep, this combination will quickly become a favorite.


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

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





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

How to Use July's Gifts with Purchase - 2021

How to use your July
Gifts with Purchase

Do you ever see the monthly freebies Young Living so generously offers us, and wonder, "But what would I do with that?" Well, we've got you covered with these simple tips and DIYs for how to use the freebies.

The action-packed time of year is here and we have you covered. Create impactful morning and evening routines with July's Gift with Purchase. These simple DIYs, tips and tricks will have you ready for anything that comes your way.

Be sure to tag us @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas or graphic so we can see!

Gentle Baby
essential oil Blend

Make a Simple Linen Spray
  • 10 drops each Gentle Baby and Lavender
  • Splash of alcohol-free witch hazel
  • Fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with filtered water
Make a New Mama Roller
This is a lovely gift to help new moms with all the overwhelming feelings and promote bonding with the baby.
  • 20 drops Gentle Baby
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 5 drops Joy
  • Fill a 10 mL roller with a carrier oil of choice
Make a Hello World newborn roller to gift with your New Mama Roller
  • 5 drops Gentle Baby
  • Add carrier of choice in a 10 mL roller bottle
Diffuser Blends: Invite the scent of the ocean breeze or bring a little bit of calm anytime of day with these blends!
  • Seaside: Gentle Baby + Lavender + Spearmint
  • All is Calm: Gentle Baby + Frankincense
  • Mama's Love: Gentle Baby + Tangerine + Lavender
KidScents KidPower
Essential Oil BLEND

Apply KidScents KidPower to wrists, back of neck, over the heart for a creamsicle-scented boost of bravery and calm anytime of day. This is especially great before school, dental and doctor appointments or anything that brings the belly butterflies.

Create a Calm & Collected Roller
  • 30 drops KidPower
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • Fill a 10 mL roller bottle with a carrier of choice
Create a Calm & Collected Linen Spray to help little ones prepare for bedtime
  • 30 drops KidPower
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • Fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with filtered water
  • Spritz sheets, pajamas, stuffed animals, blankets, etc
Diffuser blends - Invite in a sense of bravery and calm with these diffuser blends.
  • Everyday Magic: KidPower + Tangerine+ Lavender
  • Shine Bright: KidPower + Tangerine + Frankincense
KidScents Unwind

KidScents Unwind is specially formulated for children to help promote a calm and relaxing state, reduce restlessness, and improved focus and mental clarity at home and in the classroom. Magnesium, L-theanine and calming essential oils combine with other natural ingredients to help your little ones sleep soundly.

Empty contents of 1 packet into mouth to dissolve or mix with water and drink before bed.

Create a Bedtime Routine
  • Fill diffusers with SleepyIze or Gentle Baby
  • Take a KidScents Unwind packet
  • Roll on your favorite bedtime oil - SleepyIze, Gentle Baby, Lavender or Tranquil
  • Set the tone with white noise, a cool temperature, and a dark space
KidScents SniffleEase 
Essential Oil Blend

Breathe easily with this simple Chest Rub
  • 20  of SniffleEase
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • Gently melt the coconut oil in a hot water bath
  • Set it aside to cool a while before adding the SniffleEase
  • Rub a little on the chest to support your little's breathing
For children 2 and older, simply add a roller top to the bottle and apply
  • Massage onto feet and chest before bedtime
  • Roll along the chest and spine as desired for opening up the airways
Make relaxing bath salts that are perfect when someone is battling the sniffles!
  • 20 drops of SniffleEase
  • 1/4 cup epsom salts
  • Mix and add to bath water (or a foot bath)
Diffuse this calming blend when the sniffles and stuffiness show up to soothe airways naturally and release discomfort.
  • Breathe Easy: SniffleEase + Frankincense
  • Soothe: SniffleEase + Thieves + Lemon
KidScents SleeyIze 
Essential Oil Blend

Drift off to sleep while diffusing this calming blend of Lavender, Gernanium, Roman Chamomile, Bergamot and other essential oils. Diffuse alone or pair with Lavender, Tangerine, Roman Chamomile or Patchouli.

Set the scene for a calm nighttime routine. For children 2 and over, simply add a roller top to the bottle to apply. Roll along the spine, the forehead or on the bottom of the feet before bed.

Make a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray
  • 30 drops SleeyIze
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • Fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with filtered water
  • Spray on linens, pajamas, movies, stuffed animals, etc before bed
Make a Sweet Dreams Massage Oil
  • 30 drops SleeyIze
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • Fill a 2 oz dropper bottle with a carrier oil of choice
  • Use to massage arms, legs, and feet before bed
Create a relaxing, spa-like atmoshpere
  • Mix 20 drops of SleepyIze with 1/4 cup epsom salt and add to warm bath water
  • Close the door to let the steam and heat create a cozy environment
  • Turn on the diffuser with SleepyIze or Gentle Baby or other calming blend
  • Follow this relaxing bath with a massage of coconut oil and SleepyIze
KidScents Owie
Essential Oil Blend

Add a roller top and apply Owie directly to the skin to soothe any owies after play. Never stings!

Make an Owie Spray
  • 30 drops KidScents Owie
  • 15 drops Copaiba
  • Fill a 2 oz stainless steel spray bottle with fractionated coconut oil
  • Spray owes as needed
Add a few drops of KidScents Owie to Rose Ointment for a natural remedy for owies. Ditch the OTC cream and grab KidScents Owie instead.

Make your own Owie Cream
  • 2 tbs coconut oil
  • 2 tbs shea butter
  • 50 drops KidScents Owie
  • 20 drops Copaiba
  • Melt coconut oil and shea butter over warm heat. Allow to slightly cool (but not harden) and the add essential oils.
  • Mix well and allow to harden.
  • Use as desired. Store Owie Cream in the refrigerator for a cool, soothing sensation and to maintain consistency.
Stock your Survival Kit
  • KidScents Owie, SniffleEase, and TummyGize
  • DIY Owie Spray
  • Fun bandages
  • Mineral Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
Now that you know how to use these Free with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Essentials for July 2021

The July Essentials are Here!
What should I order?


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.


Lavender Mint Clarifying Shampoo - for beautiful, healthy hair
Frankincense essential oil - for glowing, healthy skin
Valor Bar Soap - to add some zen to your daily routine
C-B-D Beauty Boost - the ultimate in skin
Sulfurzyme Capsules (or Powder) - for happy hair, skin, and nails
Lavender Lip Balm - the best lip balm around


Lavender Mint Clarifying Shampoo


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

Frankincense essential oil has long been known for its incredible grounding and healing properties and carries huge historical and spiritual significance. Frankincense has been used in religious rituals for over 3,000 years. It has been know to enhance immunological function, beautify skin, and increase spiritual awareness. This oil is a must-have for every home because of its versatility. 

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

Valor Bar Soap

Love your skin and elevate the everyday with Valor Bar Soap. Ground yourself with nature and the woodsy smell of Valor while you get ready for the day ahead or wind down at the end of the day. The nourishing formula cleanses without drying out the skin and the scent is incredible.
CBD Beauty Boost

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

CBD Beauty Boost contains a combination of pure, potent CBD, tamanu oil, grapeseed oil, and rose essential oil for a truly luxurious experience.

For more, including a great DIY Beauty Serum, check out the July's Ditch & Switch blog.
SulfurZyme

If you have skin, hair, nails, or joints (and we hope you do), you are likely not getting enough of this compound. Weak and brittle nails, hair that doesn't grow or isn't healthy, joints that are painful and skin issues can all be giant billboard signs telling you that you need more nutrition in this area. Skin that is ultra sensitive to the topical use of oils can be another telltale sign. This one supplement (capsules or powder) can do so much to help you benefit from everything else you are doing with your oils to increase your health.


To learn more, check out the July Supplement Spotlight post.
Lavender Lip Balm

A daily must have! This is our favorite lip balm, and it doubles as a carrier stick when in a pinch! Apply to lips, cheeks, noses, any part of the skin that needs a little TLC. We like to keep one in our bag, one by the bed and one in the bathroom.

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.

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

Frankincense Oil Spotlight - July 2021

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

Frankincense has been used in religious rituals for over 3.000 years. It has been know to enhance immunological function, beautify skin, and increase spiritual awareness.

  • 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

Alpha-pinene, Limonene, Sabinene, Beta-caryophyllene, Alpa-thujene, Incensole

Background

Frankincense is mentioned in one of the oldest know medical records, the Ebers Papyrus, which dates back to the the 16th century BC. It is a very versatile oil that has been used for everything under the sun and was valued even more than gold during ancient times. 

Want a little more? Go to PubMed and search for Frankincense. You can type "frankincense and ___" using whatever issue you'd like to search.

Frankincense & Emotions from Eryn Jones

Frankincense is helpful for releasing feelings of anger, entanglement, and abandonment. This sentiment in feeling form can mean you fell so dependent on or entangled with someone else's opinion or thoughts about you that anything they do makes you angry and triggered. In Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils, Dr. Mein says that the alarm point for this is the "ego-point", which is the center of your chest.

If a particular relationship is extra hard, the way out of it is to Surrender and Detach, standing your own power and security. Frankincense can help you get there.

Here's how to use it for releasing stuck emotions related to this:
  • 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
  • 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

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!

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.

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

Self Care Summer Diffuser Recipes - July 2021

Self care Summer 
Diffuser Recipes for July

Summer has arrived and we are here for all the self care and self love. This collection of diffuser blends are full of summer favorites - bright citrus and mint and more - that are perfect for anything these summer days may bring.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell divine - all at the same time! Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends to care for ourselves this month.

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

Happy diffusing!!

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


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

Jennifer

Warm summer nights call for citrus and mint! Whether you're spending the holiday with friends or in your own backyard, add these oils to your diffuser for a perfect blend reminiscent of Independence Day picnics surrounded by those you love.
Windows down, your favorite song on the radio... that's what summer road trips are all about. Whether you're hitting the road or hanging in your own backyard, this blend of herbs and citrus is the perfect summer companion - herbaceous and sweet, reminiscent of our favorite summertime ballads.
Breathe deeply, relax your tense muscles and allow your mind to LET. IT. GO. 
That's what this blend is all about. 
Sit and just be present. Allow your thoughts to shift in and out without judgement. And then place them on a cloud and let them float was and you drift off to sleep...
Taking good gentle care of ourselves is a balance in grace and hustle, hard work and rest. Add a little extra charm + confidence to any day with this blend of Valor, Frankincense and Tangerine.
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.
Citrus and Stress Away is our go-to combo for summer and selfceare. Whether you're in the car, on vacation, or at home, this blend is perfect for a low-key summer. Stress Away for instant beach vibes, Lemon for a hint of sunshine and Citrus Fresh for a little extra happy.
Taking time for our mental health is crucial when it comes to true self care - meditation, journaling,  prayer - all of these are practices that help us emotionally, mentally, and even physically. Add this combination of oils to your diffuser to enhance these practices and add a little extra zen to your day!
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.


Salt, sand, and citrus... that's what what this blend makes us think of. Sweet summer days relaxing, playing and connecting to that inner child as well as those around us. Add this oils to your diffuser for a beautiful, uplifting blend.




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

Rise Above Convention 2021 NEW Products




The 2021 Convention
New Products are Here!
What should I order?




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!

You can find all the information about the beautiful artisan items on this 2021 Foundation Products & Collections blog and options for 2021 Product Bundles and Collections blog.
Golden Turmeric Powder
New Supplement

Oh My Goodness!! This is the one thing I'm most excited about! This will really up our wellness game with this incredible new and long-awaited supplement... Golden Turmeric Powder!

Water never tasted so good! Heres a quick video for you to check it out.

This supplement support the body's natural response to inflammation, immune response, joint health, mobility, and recovery after physical exertion because if its incredible powerhouse ingredients.
  • 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.
Tumeric is an excellent source of curcuminoids, which help support the wellness properties in our bodies.
  • 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.
It comes in a delicious Mango Rose flavor with Lime Vitality essential oil to contribute a light citrus taste and is soy and milk free, formulated with gluten free ingredients, vegan friendly, and has no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or sweeteners.

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 Kitchen & Bath Scrub

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.
New Oils and Collections

We are firm believers that you can never have too many oils, and these exclusive blends and collections are the perfect way to take care of ourselves during our 'no sweat' stress-free summer.

Rise Above Essential Oil Blend

  • 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

Immerse yourself the lushness of the Ecuadorian tropics with Young Living Finca Botanica Farm Collection.

This exclusive collection features four rare and exotic essential oils, respectfully and sustainably cultivated at Young Living's Finca Botanica Farm in Ecuador. The collection includes the following oils in a collector's box with an informational booklet.


Incan Melissa - New Exclusive
  • 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.
Paicotea - New Exclusive
  • 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.
Ecuadorian Ylang Ylang
  • 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.
Palo Santo
  • 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

Created to work together synergistically as an aromatic companion to your self-development journey, you can use these oils as you practice spiritual awareness & connection, reflect on divinity, and work to discover the truth of who you are. 
As you open your heart and your mind to experience the Divine Destiny essential oils throughout the day, take note of how they transform and interact with each other and with your body. This collection includes:

Daily Divine - rich, abundant woody-floral aroma with peppery undertones, featuring White Fir, Black Spruce, Juniper, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Palo Santo, Manuka, and Vetiver premium essential oils.

I Am Blessed - balanced, sweet floral-herbal aroma with woodsy undertones, featuring Pine, Goldenrod, Geranium, Valor, Palo Santo, Jasmine, and Patchouli premium essential oils.

I Am Creative - Layered, fresh aroma with citrus top notes and green, woodsy undertones, featuring Juniper, Eucalyptus Radiata, Hinoki, Bergamot, Cypress, Helichrysum, Grapefruit, Tangerine, and Lemongrass premium essential oils.
Self Care and Beauty

Our stress free, no sweat summer just got a major upgrade with newly reformulated shampoos and conditioners, plus the perfect addition to our self care routines - Charcoal Face Mask.

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
Shampoo and Conditioner

  • 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 
Shampoo & Conditioner

  • 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.

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

How to Use June's Gifts with Purchase

How to use your
Gifts with Purchase

Do you ever see the monthly freebies Young Living so generously offers us, and wonder, "But what would I do with that?" Well, we've got you covered with these simple tips and DIYs for how to use the freebies.

 The sun is here and we couldn't be more excited! Get ready for all your summer adventures with June's freebies - Citronella, Aroma Siez, Eucalyptus Globulus and Peace & Calming. These simple DIYS, tips and tricks will have you ready for anything this summer may bring. 
And remember - you can always pop the oils into your diffuser for added benefits!
Citronella essential oil

Make a DIY Outdoor Pest Spray
  • 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.
Make Citronella Beeswax Candles
  • 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
Set a wide, shallow dish on the stove with water and heat to medium-low, very gently boiling. While the water heats, prepare your jars by adding a stick to the metal ring of the wick and press firmly into the middle of the bottom of your glass jar. Align the wick holder on the top of the jar to keep the wick from moving to one side.

Pour about 1/3 of the jar full of beeswax pellets, then add 1/2 tsp coconut oil. Repeat the layers, finishing with the beeswax to near the op of the jar. As you fill the jars, make sure that the wick remains in the center. The coconut oil is optional but helps to slow the burning of the beeswax so your candles will last longer.

Once the water is boiling gently, place your jars in and allow the wax and coconut oil to melt. Add more beeswax pellets as needed as the wax melts and naturally lowers.

Once the wax is melted, remove from the water bath and place on a baking rack to cool. Add essential oils, dropping them all around the wax. Allow the wax to cool and harden, then enjoy!

Diffuser Blends - Diffuse this summertime staple on your porch, patio or even camping with a rechargeable diffuser!
  • Patio Weather: Geranium + Citronella
  • Mimosa: Citronella + Tangerine + Lime
  • Herb Garden: Citronella + Lavender + Rosemary
  • Summer Breeze: Citronella + Lemongrass + Tangerine
Add a twist to your summer essentials with a DIY Sun Cream
  • 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

Up your laundry game. Add this oil to dryer balls for fresh crisp laundry.

Make a DIY Washing Machine Cleaner. Did you know you are supposed to clean your washing machine regularly to avoid mildew buildup? These recipes are perfect for that.

For a Front Loading Washing Machine
  • 2 tbs borax or natural oxygen bleach
  • 2 tbs washing soda
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus Globulus and Tea Tree each
Remove the tray dispenser and allow it to soak, fully submerged in hot water. Once the residues are softened, scrub them off with an old toothbrush. Rinse the tray with fresh water, and put it back into the machine. If the tray doesn't have a release button, then pour some vinegar in the tray and scrub with a toothbrush.

Put washing soda and borax into the empty drum. Put the washing machine on the hottest setting, and use the most about of water. If the machine has a cleaning cycle, then use that setting. Check the manufacturer's instructions for the machine to see if your model recommends putting the powder in a certain dispenser instead.

After the cycle is finished, pour the vinegar, and the essential oils into the liquid dispenser on the tray. Run another cycle on hot, or cleaning cycle if that machine has that option.

Use a microfiber cloth with vinegar solution to wipe the outside of the machine, the inside of the door, and the seal around the door.

For a Top Loading Washing Machine
  • 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
Add borax and washing soda to a full drop of hot water and wash on a heavy duty or cleaning cycle. When the cycle is done, add vinegar and essential oils to the drum. Run another hot water cycle. Let it agitate for a few minutes, let the vinegar water solution sit for 30-60 minutes before finishing the cycle.

While the vinegar is sitting in the machine, dip a clean microfiber cloth into the water and use it to clean the outside of the machine. Also, be sure to clean under the lip where the drum is Clean the dispensers to remove hair, dirt, soap, and other grime. An old toothbrush can help for stubborn areas. Remove and clean the filter in the bottom with hot, soapy water or vinegar.

DIY Mattress & Upholstery Spray
Make a mattress and upholstery spray to freshen all the things - carpets, furniture, dog beds, mattresses, anything really!
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 15 drops each: Lavender, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • Filtered water in an 8 ounce glass spray bottle
Diffuser blends - Using Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil for a scent that will remind you of a summer day in the garden.
  • Wildflowers: Eucalyptus Globulus + Lavender + Joy
  • Spa Day: Eucalyptus Globulus + Rosemary + Lemon
  • Aveda: Eucalyptus Globulus + Rosemary + Tangerine
Freshen up your space. For a sunshine scent in the kitchen or bathroom, place a few drops on a cotton ball and put it int he bottom of the trash can before replacing the liner.

Aroma Siez essential oil blend

Enjoy some post-adventure aromatherapy. Combine a few drops of Aroma Siez with V-6 to boost a post-hike massage with this DIY Massage Oil.
  • 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
Add Aroma Siez to epsom salt for an incredible bath routine that your muscles will thank you for by making these Raindrop Bath Salts:
  • 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.
Up your wellness game with a Raindrop Roller:
  • 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.
Take a sensory journey on the go. Add a few drops of Aroma Siez to a car diffuser for a summer-ready scent between visit to the farmers market and the kids' swimming lessons.

Diffuser Blends - use these uplifting blend anytime of the day:
  • Perk Up: Aroma Siez + Lemon
  • Recharge: Aroma Siez + Lavender + Eucalyptus Globulus
  • Focused: Aroma Siez + Rosemary + Jade Lemon
Peace & Calming essential oil blend

Up your skin game. Take advantage of the blue tansy glow and add a drop of Peace & Calming to your nightly moisturizer. Whip up this simple DIY Beauty Serum to make it easier in a 2 oz dropper bottle:
  • 20 drops each of Peace & Calming and Frankincense
  • 10 drops Manuka
  • Carrier oil of your choice (jojoba, argon, fractioned coconut, etc)

Treat your pores. Make a soothing skin spray with 2 oz of water and 10 drops of Peace & Calming (optional 10 drops of Lavender) for an easy, sun-ready refresh when the weather gets a little too toasty.

Take a Tantrum Tamer roller for when your kids (or you!) feel the big emotions that are hard to handle.
  • 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)
Rest easy with this tried and true DIY Linen & Sheet Spray. Spray on blankets, sheets, movies, stuffed animals, pjs, 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
Diffuser recipes: say good bye to your worries. Add Peace & Calming to your diffuser to wind down at the end of the day:
  • Drift Away: Peace & Calming + Lavender
  • Lullaby: Peace & Calming + Tangerine + Valor
  • Silent Nights: Peace & Calming + Vanilla
Now that you know how to use these Free with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Essentials for June 2021

The June Essentials are Here!
What should I order?


For the month of June we are focusing on creating no sweat habits that support our bodies overall and help us move towards our health goals. Here are a few essential items we are using this month and beyond to support our physical, mental and emotional health everyday.


Lavender essential oil - from relaxing to skincare, lavenders a summer must have
Mineral Essence - for overall health & wellness
Mineral Sunscreen - to protect your skin for fun in the sun!
Stress Away Roll-on - an instant beach vacation, no matter where you are
Lavender Lemon Vitality Drops - to stay hydrated while you play
LavaDerm After-Sun Spray - TLC for the sun-kissed (or sunburnt) skin

Lavender Essential Oil

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 - especially during the summer! Lavender essential oil isn't a favorite only because of 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.

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

Mineral Essence

Mineral Essence is a balanced, full-spectrum ionic mineral complex enhanced with essential oils. Ionic minerals are the most fully and quickly absorbed form of minerals available. According to two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling: "You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency." Learn more about this incredible supplement and use it with every day this month. 

To learn more, check out the June Supplement Spotlight post.
Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50

Young Living's Mineral Sunscreen is hands-down our favorite sunscreen on the market. It is made of non-nano zinc, so its free from harsh chemicals, safe for kids and adults alike, good for all skin types, blocks both UVA and UVB rays, is water and sweat resistant for up to 80 minutes, and is reef safe. Plus it carries a designation from the American Cancer Society for helping prevent skin cancer. This might just be the best sunscreen you've ever used.

For more, including the usage protocol, check out the June's Ditch & Switch blog.
Stress Away Roll-on

Stress Away Roll-on is a vacation in a bottle. Just a swipe over the wrists can transport you to a relaxing hammock on the beach - at least mentally. The distinct mix of Vanilla and Lime enhances Stress Away's unique and pleasant scent that can help you melt your stress away. This popular blend also includes Lavender essential oil, as well as Cedarwood and Copaiba. These ingredients are expertly blended with the exotic scent of Ocotea, a unique Ecuador-sourced oil, to create a wonder zen-inspired blend.
Lavender Lemon Vitality Drops

Water never tasted so good! YL's Lavender Lemon Vitality Drops let you hydrate naturally without sugar or artificial colors with the delicious flavor of Lavender Lemonade that takes your water to the next level.

Formulated with naturally occurring electrolytes from the Great Salt Lake and all-natural flavors, including Lavender Vitality and Lemon Vitality essential oils, a few drops of YL Vitality Drops will keep you hydrated and feeling great!
LavaDerm After Sun Spray

Refresh and recover from a day in the sun with LavaDerm After-Sun Spray. This naturally derived after-sun spray offers temporary relief from the pain and itching of minor burns, minor cuts, sunburns, scrapes, insect bites, and minor skin irritations, so your family can keep playing all day. Using menthol from mint, this spray soothes and cools the skin, providing immediate relief from the effects of outdoor activity.

Plus, its moisturizing qualities - from ingredients such as aloe, Lavender essential oil, and Helichrysum essential oil - also help prevent peeling and leave skin feeling soft and smooth instead of tacky or sticky. With a vegan-friendly formula made without alcohol, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic colorants, LavaDerm After-Sun Spray is safe for the whole family to use at the beach, on a hike, or during any outdoor activity.

Want to try the essentials for June (Lavender essential oil, Mineral Essence, Mineral Sunscreen, Stress Away Roll-on, Lavender Lemon Vitality Drops, LavaDerm After-Sun Spray), but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

 
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