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YL Foaming Hand Soaps - Ditch and Switch June 2022

Ditch & Switch:

Antibacterial Soap for YL Foaming Hand Soaps


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

Join us as we make a simple swap with a big impact. Ditch antibacterial hand soaps for the foaming hand soaps from Young Living.

The foaming hand soaps from Young Living are made with only naturally derived, moisturizing ingredients - such as Vitamin E and aloe - and are infused with premium essential oils, making the effective at cleaning, gentle on the skin and safe for the whole family.


Why we Love YL Hand Soaps

  • Instant foam makes it easy to lather and rinse for a more thorough cleaning
  • Contains moisturizing ingredients like aloe and ginkgo biloba to promote softer, smoother hands
  • Effective and gentle enough for the whole family
  • Formulated with naturally derived, plant-based ingredients
  • Multiple scents available so we can switch with the seasons for fun!
Why Ditch Antibacterial Soaps

When it comes to cleaning our hands (especially post 2020), we want to make sure we are using products that are effective, but that don't damage our health. Turns out that the benefits of using antibacterial hand soap haven't been proven and widespread use of antibacterial soaps even has negative consequences for our health, including contribution got bacterial resistance. Some research shows that this resistance may have a significant impact on the effectiveness of medical treatments, such as antibiotics.

In fact, when it comes to our skin, we actually want some beneficial bacteria there. The same way that we want a healthy mix of bacteria to inhabit the gut, we want to keep the bacteria that normally populate the skin as well. It is a crucial piece to overall health. Without this, your immune system would not be able to properly protect you from infection and disease and your skin would be susceptible to a variety of skin ailments. Washing away all that goodness with antibacterial soaps is actually counterproductive to our health.

In addition, many antibacterial soaps contain triclosan and triclocarban, ingredients of concern that we'd rather avoid altogether. In fact, the EPA considers these ingredients pesticides! Both triclosan and triclocarban are endocrine disruptors - they alter the level of certain hormones in the body and change the way that these hormones work. And we know that healthy, balanced hormones are KEY to so many areas of health! Definitely not something we want in our hand soaps (or anywhere else for that matter).

YL Foaming Hand Soaps vs Conventional Soaps

Have you heard the term "Greenwashing"? Its when companies throw catch phrases or use certain packaging to trick consumers into thinking they are purchasing a natural product, when in reality, what they are buying isn't natural at all. Unfortunately the majority of the 'natural' cleaning brands out there do this, which is a huge reason we love the Young Living cleaning and personal care products. No phthalates, parabens, bleach, formaldehyde, or toxic chemicals here - just the power of plants.

Another big issue with conventional soaps and cleaners is fragrance. Fragrance is a very loosely defined term when it comes to use in personal care and household products. Fragrance and synthetic perfumes are problematic because companies aren't required to disclose the exact ingredients in the fragrances. Even 'natural fragrance' is problematic. Just because something is natural, doesn't mean we want to rub it on our skin (ie: formaldehyde - a a naturally occurring compound that we don't want on our skin). As the world leader in essential oils, Young Living utilizes the scent of the pure essential oils instead of fragrance, plus these oils have incredible properties of their own.

Product Options

You can wash away the germs without the harsh ingredients and chemicals with the power of plants. No matter which soap you choose, you can't go wrong with the foaming hand soaps from Young Living. Each scent is available as a single bottle or a three pack, which makes switching out all the sinks super easy, and the Thieves and Lushious Lemon scents come in a large refill bottle as well!

Thieves Foaming Hand Soap - Thieves is a household staple when it comes to household cleaning, so the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap is our go-to! This soap is infused with the germ-fighting power of Thieves essential oil, so you get clean, fresh hands without harsh ingredients.

Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap - Popular scented soaps have nothing on this delicious scent! The Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap is a spring and summer favorite - sweet and bright and happy.

Lavender Foaming Hand Soap - This lightly floral soap is perfect for bathrooms and kid sinks. Plus it makes a lovely gift.

Seasonal Scents - Christmas Spirit and Winter Nights are available during the fall and winter months as supplies last. Christmas Spirit is warm and spicy with Cinnamon Bark, Spruce and Orange, while Winter Nights is cool and refreshing with Peppermint and Spruce.

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by ditching conventional hand soaps for the power of plant-based YL foaming hand soaps!

Want to try Young Living's hand soaps, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Summer School Diffuser Recipes - June 2022

Summer School Diffuser Blends

School's out for the summer, but we aren't getting lax on our wellness routines! We know that health and wellness matters year round, so we are continuing with great habits, using our slower schedules to rest and renew, and fitting in time to learn this summer. This collection of diffuser blends has everything you need to relax, renew and recharge.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends to keep our health and wellness up this summer.

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

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

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

Check it - many of these recipes contain the Gifts with Purchase oils in June. 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
Easy Button


Ohhhh the excitement of a road trip! Destination in mind, feet on the dashboard, carefree feelings flowing.

This combination of Stress Away and Peppermint smells like sugar cookies and brings the peaceful feeling of a road trip to your space any time of the day.

Plus, this combination is amazing when you're actually on a road trip, and your belly isn't loving all the movement.


Bring the peace and serenity of long, lazy summer camp days into your space with this trio of spruce, cedar and citrus!

Northern Lights Black Spruce and Cedarwood are calming and grounding, and Tangerine is happy and uplifting, making this blend is a perfect choice to end your day. Plus, tree oils are great for the immune system.

This blend of citrus oils is happy, uplifting and a little sweet - just like a trip to the popscile stand.

Citrus oils in general are a great choice for emotional support and setting the tone for inspiration and creativity, and this trio is a favorite!

This fresh blend will fill your space with the happy aroma of carefree summer days.

Even in the lazy days of summer we want to greet the morning with a grateful, positive attitude, and adding these oils to the diffuser inspires us to continue that practice.

Frankincense is earthy and grounding, Peppermint is crisp and fresh, and Lemon is bright and uplifting.

Paired together, this trio is a wonderful way to start your day.


This blend is a little earthy, a little sweet, and a little floral - just like an herb garden in full bloom.

Favorites like Lavender and Citrus Fresh combine with herbaceous scents of Rosemary and Basil for a blend that is fresh, grounding and uplifting and chases away any unwanted odors as well.

As much as we love to travel, there is much to be said about exposing your own backyard - literally and figuratively!

This combination of oils reminds us that the sun always shines right where we are.

Bright Lemon, calming Lavender, and soothing Citrus Fresh combine for a blend that is wonderful whether you're traveling or lounging at home.

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

Gift with Purchase! - June 2022

June's gifts with Purchase


Who's ready for some summer adventure? We definitely are, and this month's Gift with Purchase will set us up for adventure success!


June's gift features seven problem-solving products that you'll rely on for all your summer adventures. From Citronella to keep Mother Nature's annoyances at bay to a travel-friendly diffuser for the wanderlust at heart, these gifts are certain to enrich your summer experience.


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, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the June's 'How to Use' blog post.


During the Month of June


With any Subscribe to Save order of 100 PV or more, you will receive 10 extra loyalty Rewards points!


NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.
190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL KidScents Owie essential oil blend. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order, you'll also receive a free 5 mL Stress Away essential oil blend, and all of the above.


KIDSCENTS OWIE essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Pop a roller top or spray top on this skin soothing blend so you and your kiddos can reach for this bottle anytime you need to soothe owies!


STRESS AWAY essential oil, 5 mL

  • Vacation in a bottle. That's what Stress Away oil bend is!
  • Diffuse this oil, roll it on your wrists and chest, add to bath salts.
  • No matter how you use it, Stress Away is a summertime staple.
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.

250 PV Orders


With any order of 250 PV or more, you'll receive a free 5 mL Citrus Fresh essential oil blend and a 15 mL Citronella and all the above!


CITRUS FRESH VITALITY essential oil blend, 5 mL
  • Spice up all your favorite summer drinks with a little Citrus Fresh Vitality.
  • This blend of Lemon, Tangerine, Mandarin, and other favorites that can elevate any dish.
  • And since Vitality oils are the same as their non-Vitality counterparts, you can apply and diffuse this cheerful blend too!


CITRONELLA essential oiL blend, 15 mL
  • Enjoy the outdoors annoyance-free with this household staple!
  • Whether you add a spray top, attach a roller top directly to the bottle or use it in DIYs, you can't summer without Citronella.
300 PV Orders


With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free Viya Travel Diffuser and all of the above.


VIYA TRAVEL DIFFUSER

  • Take your favorite scents everywhere you go with this USB trail diffuser.
  • With its 5-hr run time, straightforward controls, spill-resistant reservoir, and compact size, the Viya is designed to be the ultimate wanderlust sidekick.
400 PV Orders
With a Subscribe to save order of 400 PV, you'll receive a free bottle of Super Vitamin D, a LavaDerm After-Sun Spray, and all of the above.

  • Sunshine in a bottle!
  • Did you know that Vitamin D is essential for hormone balance, healthy bones and teeth and a strong immune system?
  • This health powerhouse is truly a foundational supplement and should be a part of your daily routine.
  • This gentle, cooling spray is perfect for tender skin that has seen a bit too much sun.
  • It is also a great item to keep in your first aid kit to soothe scrapes, bites or any other skin needs.
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 June.

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

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Order at least 50 PV to qualify for Loyalty Reward Points. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with 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 you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on Subscribe to Save.

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

Lime Oil Spotlight - May 2022

Lime
Essential Oil Spotlight

OOTM
Lime essential oil has a fresh, crisp aroma that uplifts the senses and brightens any space. This versatile citrus oil is a favorite for everything from cleaning to cooking to immune and emotional support!

Just a Drop of Lime

  • Has an bright, sharp, green, citrus aroma
  • Adds a fruity, topical scent to bath and body care products
  • Uplifts the senses and supports feelings of clarity and postivity
  • Neutralizes unwanted odors, and purifies the air when diffused
  • Is a great addition to household cleaning solutions
  • Helps provide general wellness support when taken internally
  • Contains antioxidants and limonene
Background

Citrus aurantifolia, also known as Mexican or key lime, is a shrub-like evergreen tree native to tropical Southeast Asia. It produces smaller, mora aromatic fruit than the related Citrus xlatifolia, or Persian lime, which is more commonly available in the United States as a culinary fruit.

Lime essential oil is unique in that it is 100% bioflavonoid. Not only are bioflavonoids impressive in and of themselves, but they also help maximize the benefits of Vitamin C by inhibiting its breakdown in the body. This means that Lime essential oil not only supports the immune system, it also stimulates the detox pathways, helping to clear the body of toxins and unwanted waste. Lime also helps with the absorption of Vitamin C, make it a versatile oil and household staple.

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

  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
  • Gamma-terpinene - a potent antioxidant, Chinese medicine believes that this constituent may halt the advance of unwelcome microbes, reducing the risk of colds and 'flu-like symptoms.'
  • Beta-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown beta-pinene to support the body through inflammation, to help calm the mind and see the body from the 'fight or flight' response
Lime & Emotions

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

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

Emotionally, Lime is linked to feeling unmotivated. Apply a couple of drops of Lime over your lungs to help get some motivation going and promote feelings of clarity, harmony, motivation, and positivity.

Product Options
Lime is a available as:
Lime is a key ingredient in:
Daily Habits with Lime

Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5X4 inches
  • 30 drops Lime
  • 20 drops Lavender
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds, and essential oils to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Play anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
    Step 3 - Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Mix Lime & Rosemary with magnesium flakes or Epsom Salt for a relaxing bath soak.

Try this Summer Sunshine Roller to wear as perfume any time of year. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lime
  • 10 drops Stress Away
  • 5 drops each Lavender, Lemon & Vanilla
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Show your tired muscles a little TLC after hitting the gym or even after standing all day (or for those middle of the night leg cramps). To a 2 oz pump bottle or a 30 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Cypress
  • 20 drops Lime
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply to lets to support healthy circulation
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay Mask for an at-home facial. 
  • 1/4 cup fresh, organic cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp organic, greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 3 drops each Lime & Geranium
  • 1/4 cup water
    Step 1 - Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients. Add water last to add until desired consistency.
    Step 2 - Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Apply Lime to your beauty routine to freshen and cleanse skin.

Create this amazing T-Zone Roller (or serum) to support glowing skin. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Lime essential oil
  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply to t-zone or oily areas of skin as needed (even blemishes!)
Add Lime Vitality to any of your favorite dishes - guacamole, marinades, and salad dressings, baked proteins like chicken or salmon, smoothies - anything you would use lime zest! (Note: Lime Vitality and Lime essential are the same essential oil.)
  • Add 2 drops to homemade (or store bought) guacomole
  • Add 2-3 drops to chipotle cilantro rice
  • Add 2 drops per bowl to chicken tortilla soup
  • Add 3-5 drops to olive oil and marinate chicken for grilling
Make Unicorn Juice for a daily wellness shot:
  • 1-2 oz NingXia Red
  • 1 tsp Sulfurzyme Powder
  • 2-3 drops Lime Vitality essential oil
  • Water
Whip up this Avocado Lime Dip anytime you want a nutritious snack
  • 2 large avocados
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp salk
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 drops Lime Vitality
    Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until fully combined
Add a drop of Lime Vitality to your daily NingXia Red and to your water glass throughout the day. 

NOTE: Lime Vitality and Lime are the same essential oil.

Diffuse:

Diffusing this crips citrus oil to bring a little bit of summer to your home. Pair Lime with other citrus oils, with herbaceous oils like Lavender and Rosemary, or with candle-inspired blends to add a lighter note to the fragrance.

Spring Breeze - 4 drops each Lime, Rosemary & Grapefruit
Herb Garden - 4 drops Lime, 2 drops Lavender, 3 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Basil
Seaside - 5 drops Lime, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Spearmint
Capri Blue Volcano - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 4 drop Grapefruit, 2 drops Geranium, 2 drops Tangerine, 1 drop Lime
Spring Clean - 4 drops each Rosemary, Lemon & Lime
Bright Side - 5 drops Valor, 4 drops Envision, 3 drops Lime
Good Vibes - 3 drops Valor, 2 drops each Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange & Lime, 1 drop Spearmint


Join us in using Lime essential oil this month and beyond. Want to try Lime and Lime Vitality, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Storybook Rollers & Sprays DIY Recipes

Storybook Rollers & Sprays Recipes

Do you remember your favorite childhood story? Nostalgia is something that can bring peace to our hearts and minds. Remembering a beautiful, well-written story from childhood can be so therapeutic, and it is so fun to share with the little ones in our lives today. And a little whimsy to your day with these storybook and fairytale inspired rollers and sprays.

You can transform any of these recipes into a 10 mL roller blend or a 2 oz spray! if you want a larger spray bottle, simply double the amounts. To use the sprays, add the ingredients to a bottle, invert to mix and spray onto surfaces or skin as desired.
Sleeping Beauty

This blend is wonderful for helping support sleep! Roll onto wrists, chest, bottom of the feet. Spray onto sheets, pajamas, stuffed animals or lovies.

Sleeping Beauty Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops each Lavender, Peace & Calming, & Tangerine + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier oil of choice

Sleeping Beauty Spray (2 oz) - 10 drops each Lavender, Peace & Calming, & Tangerine + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Rapunzel, Rapunzel

These are some of our favorite oils for hair growth and health! Plus you can add some extra oils to specifically deter common clean hair-loving pests. If using for school or daycare age children, double the recipe and make it in a larger bottle for consistent use.

Rapunzel, Rapunzel Healthy Hair Spray (2 oz) - 10 drops each Rosemary, Cedarwood, & Lavender + 5 drops each Melrose, Geranium, Tea Tree (optional and great for school-age kiddos!) + splash of witch hazel + filtered water

For healthy, happy hair - spray into hair after washing and style as usual.
Thumbelina

These oils are some of our favorites for supporting emotions, confidence and courage for adults and kids alike! Roll onto wrists, chest, back of the neck as needed. Spray onto clothing, blankets or even into the hair.

Thumbelina Roller (10 mL) - 25 drops KidPower + 20 drops Lavender + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Thumbelina Spray (2 oz) - 12 drops each KidPower & Lavender + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Magic Carpet

One of the oils we turn to when we need a little help with our moods or tantrums (adult and kids alike) is EndoFlex! This hormone-supporting blend can be so helpful when we are feeling really big, complex emotions. Roll onto chest, wrists, back of neck and breathe deeply. Spray onto a blanket, clothing or any comfort item and hold it near the face as you breathe deeply.

Magic Carpet Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops EndoFlex + 25 drops Valor + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Magic Carpet Spray (2 oz) - 10-12 drops each EndoFlex & Valor + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Hansel & Gretel

Whenever you find yourself having a bit too much gingerbread and candy, grab this combo of belly-loving oils. Roll over the abdomen as needed.

Hazel & Gretel Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each DiGize & Lemon + 10 drops Peppermint + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice
Jack & Jill

If you fall down and break your crown, these oils will help you get back up again!

Jack & Jill Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Frankincense, Lavender, Tea Tree or Melrose, & Helichrysum + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Jack & Jill Spray (2 oz) - 7 drops each Frankincense, Lavender, Tea Tree or Melrose, & Helichrysum + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Princess and the Pea

These oils are our go-to when we feel like we've slept on a lumpy mattress. Roll or spray these blends to support sore muscles and tension anywhere you need it!

Princess and the Pea Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Peppermint, Copaiba, Cypress, & PanAway or Wintergreen + 1-2 dorpperfuls Cool Mint CBD drops + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Princess and the Pea Spray (2 oz) - 7 drops each Peppermint, Copaiba, Cypress, & PanAway or Wintergreen + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Atlas' Adventure

Whenever you're heading out for an adventure, keep this roller and spray combination handy to deter outdoor pests! Roll or spray all over the body, spray onto clothing as needed.

Atlas' Adventure Roller (10 mL) - 20 drops each Citronella, Tea Tree, & Lavender + 15 drops Geranium + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Atlas' Adventure Spray (2 oz) - 10 drops each Citronella, Tea Tree, & Lavender + 7 drops Geranium + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Fairy Garden

When you're feeling the weight of the world, this is the blend to turn to (and it makes a lovely perfume). Roll it over your heart, pray, breathe deeply, calm your mind Spray onto any surface, clothing, into your hair, on upholstered surfaces - anywhere you can to get these oils around you.

Fairy Garden Roller (10 mL) - 15 drops each Stress Away, Grapefruit, Lavender, & Tangerine + 10 drops each Davana & Vetiver + V-6 Vegetable oil or carrier of choice

Fairy Garden Spray (2 oz) - 8 drops each Stress Away, Grapefruit, Lavender, & Tangerine + 5 drops each Davana & Vetiver + splash of witch hazel + filtered water
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these Storybook Rollers & Sprays recipes, 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 Bath Soap for Kids - May 2022

DIY Bath Soap for Kids

Ready for a fun DIY? We've go you covered!

Here's an easy, rainy day craft to do this summer or anytime your kids need a fun activity! Make your own soap and get a prize at bath time!

DIY Bath Soap for Kids
Recipe by Katie Weber

  • Molds to make the soap (plastic cups work too)
  • Cooking spray or coconut oil
  • Pure solid glycerin soap (found in cubes at any craft store)
  • Essential oils (its fun to let kids choose their favorites)
  • Natural food coloring or soap dye (craft stores)
  • Small plastic toys
Step 1 - Coat the inside of your molds/cups with oil or cooking spray.

Step 2 - This step is for adults because it involves hot liquids. Melt soap by placing cubes of soap in a measuring cup and microwave for 30 seconds - continue in 15 second intervals until the soap is melted.

Step 3 - Add in a few drops of food coloring/soap dye to reach your desired color. Mix thoroughly.

Step 4 - Add 6-8 drops of your essential of choice. For bath time we love Lavender, SleepyIze, StressAway, and Peace & Calming.

Step 5 - Carefully fill mold about 1/3 of the way full with the hot soap. Let cool for 20 minutes, and then place the small plastic toy on top of the mostly hardened soap.

Step 6 - Repeat Steps 2-4 to melt and color the remaining soap. Pour another layer of soap into the mold to cover the plastic toy.

Step 7 - Let cool for 2+ hours. Once completely cooled, turn the mold upside down and pop the soap out.

Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIY Bath Soap for Kids, 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 Shimmer Scrub & Body Oil - May 2022

DIY Shimmer Scrub & Body Oil

The summer heat and sunshine often bring dry skin with them, but these two fun simple DIYs will combat the dryness while adding a bit of sparkle to your skin. Use them together in the summer or anytime you want a little shimmer in your day.

A body scrub is a great way to remove dry, dead skin, and follow it with body oil to lock in moisture. Body oil also enhances the appearance of arms and legs (or really any body part on which you apply it). These DIYs are a fun way to rehydrate your skin!

DIY Shimmer Body Scrub

Step 1 - Add sugars, coffee and mica/eyeshadow to a small bowl and combine. Mix in jojoba oil and essential oils and store in a glass jar.
Step 2 - When you're in the shower, scrub dry skin gently, then rinse. You'll be left with radiant skin and a soft, barely there sparkle!

Note: This scrub should keep for 2-3 months without the need for refrigeration. Be careful not to get any water in your scrub or it will go bad much sooner.

DIY Simmer Body Oil

  • Use a carrier oil, such as rosehip oil or avocado oil (you can also use jojoba oil or V-6 carrier oil, but the results will be more oily and need to dry longer on the skin.)
  • Savvy Minerals eyeshadow in a shimmery color:
    • Wanderlust - pearl-colored shimmer
    • Envy - brown shimmer
    • Residual - gold-tone shimmer
    • Note: mixing Residual or Wanderlust with Envy will give you a gold or pearl toned bronzing effect
Step 1 - Combine the ingredients in a small bowl, and stir until throughly combined. Use the back of a spoon to break up large chunks of eyeshadow and create a smooth oil. Continue adding eye shadow until you get a color you like.
Step 2 - Transfer to a lidded glass jar and keep for up to a year.
Step 3 - This DIY body oil may look dark in the jar, but when applied, the effect is very subtle. The eyeshadow tends to settle at the bottom of the oil, so shake gently before each use.
Step 4 - Customize this body oil for you! If you want a bronzing effect, use a shade of eyeshadow with bronze tones. If you just want shimmer without the bronze shade, use a white or pearl colored eyeshadow like Wanderlust or powder highlighter like Diamond Veil.

Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIY Shimmer Scrub & Body Oil, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

CBD - Ditch and Switch May 2022


Ditch & Switch

Coping Mechanisms for CBD


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

Join us as we make a simple swap with a big impact. Ditch coping mechanisms that leave you feeling numb and zone out for ones that can support you towards healing.

CBD can be an incredible addition to your health routine when it comes to releasing stress and reducing feelings of anxiety. 

Whether you use it topically, choose to place the drops under your tongue, or use the muscle rub to reduce physical stress, CBD can be a powerful tool for your health! And when you use Nature's Ultra CBD from Young Living, you get the added benefit of essential oils for a 1+1+3 scenario.


Why we Love Nature's Ultra CBD Products

  • Includes the terpenes alpha-pinene, beta-myrcene, limonene, and sabinene
  • Infused with essential oils that further improve the efficacy of the CBD
  • Contains 0.0 % THC
  • Available in CBD Drops, CBD Roll-On, CBD Muscle Rub
If you're ready to ditch coping mechanisms that leave you feeling numb, zoned out, or worse than you did when you started them, reach for the CBD Drops or CBD Roll-on and find a way to physically process the emotions. Don't push them away or stuff them. Allow yourself to feel them, apply the CBD, and move your body to release stored emotions. Walk, swim, jog, dance - just move! This movement paired with CBD can help you process whereas buffering with a coping mechanism cannot.

CBD Calm Roll-On

The Calm CBD Roll-on is infused with essential oils like Lavender, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, and Vetiver that can help create a peaceful environment, relax and quiet your mind, and wind down before bed. Roll generously onto the neck, chest and wrists as desired.

Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil
  • Contains a high percentage of eucalyptol
  • Helps create a sense of refreshment and renewal
  • Promotes health, well-being and healing
Frankincense essential oil (July 2021 Oil Spotlight)
  • Promotes meditation and relaxation
  • Known for its anointing and healing powers
  • Mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records
Lavender essential oil (June 2021 Oil Spotlight)
  • Calming and relaxing to the body, mind and emotions
  • Reduces mental stress and promotes relaxation
  • One of the few essential oils listed in the British Pharmacopeia
Orange essential oil (May 2022 Oil Spotlight)
  • Creates a sense of peace and harmony
  • Uplifting and relaxing
  • High in limonene
Vetiver essentail oil (May 2022 Oil Spotlight)
  • Used since ancient times for its anti-inflammatory properties
  • Grounding and calming with a woodsy aroma
  • Helps with stress and emotional trauma
  • May be helpful in attention disorders
Ylang Ylang essential oil
  • Uplifting and calming to the mind and body, especially the heart
  • Helps focus the thoughts and filter negativity
  • Can help enhance inner peace and combat anger
CBD & Emotions

Most of us know someone (or are someone) who struggles with mental health issues - most of America does - and even those who don't suffer from long-term emotional issues usually experience occasional symptoms. This is a big issue to unpack, but let's look at the role of CBD in managing emotions.

It's not news to us that our physical well being also has a profound impact on our emotional health. Inflammation, psychological stress and acute or chronic illness can actually cause your brain to shrink. The science-y term for this is 'hippocampal atrophy' and research is showing that CBD has some specific brain-healing properties.

Each of our thoughts creates a physical tract in our brains (neural pathways), and thoughts we visit repeatedly become physically ingrained in our brains. The good news is that it is possible for us to create new pathways, new nerve connections. CBD has specific properties that can help us rewire these tracts, especially when combined with other powerful tools like meditation, counseling and essential oils. 

Product Options

Join us this month as we make a big impact on our health by allowing our full range of emotions, leaving buffers behind and using CBD to help us process!

Want to try Nature's Ultra CBD products by Young Living, 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 May's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
May's Gifts with Purchase

This month's gifts will fill your home with the floral scent of May flowers. Break out a bottle of spring freshness with Lemongrass's fresh scent or BLOOM essential oil blend's sophisticated aroma. Revel in your hair's natural shine and your skin's natural glow with the lush Geranium Bourbon. Dab rich Vanilla on your wrists or neck for a soft, sweet personal fragrance. Carry your favorite spring scents in your pocket or purse with an elegant amethyst roller.

Here are some of our favorite ways to use these oils!

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

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

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

Lemongrass is a bright, crisp and fresh, with makes it perfect for springtime and summer. Use this cleansing oil in your skincare routine, your cleaning DIYs and diffuse it all season long.

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

Place a few drops of Lemongrass on cotton balls and stash them anywhere that can use additional freshness:  air vents, drawers, shoes, gym bags, rain boots, garbage cans, etc. Or drop Lemongrass directly into areas that need some freshening - rain boots, forgotten laundry, diaper pails, etc.

Use Lemongrass to remove stickers or sticky residue on surfaces. Simply drop onto the surface, allow to sit, then wipe clean.

Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds or rose petals (optional)
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 40-50 drops Lemongrass
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Lemongrass
  • 10 drops Tangerine (optional)
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 25 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essentia oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 25 drops Lemongrass
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Upgrade your Kitchen & Bath Scrub with a lemon-y twist! To a glass jar, add:
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of spring to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Tangerine
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Lemongrass
  • filtered water
Use Lemongrass to support healthy airways. Mix with coconut oil for a chest rub. Or whip up a DIY Breathe Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Apply it topically to calm everyday skin irritations or use to spot-treat blemishes. Try this T-Zone Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Lemongrass
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Diffuse this purifying oil to help cleanse and freshen your space:
Fresh Laundry - 3 drops each Lemongrass, Lavender, Jade Lemon, & Tangerine
Happy Noses - 4 drops Lemongrass, 3 drops each Lemon & R.C.
Breathe Easy - 4 drops each Lemongrass, Frankincense, & Lavender
Spa Day - 4 drops each Lemongrass & Eucalyptus, 3 drops Peppermint
Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil

Geranium Bourbon is uplifting floral oil that is wonderful for everything from brightening the skin to supporting the immune system to being an all-star in DIYs.

Apply topically and wear it as a natural perfume, alone or in combination with other essential oils.

Add a few drops to BLOOM skin care products as part of your daily routine to promote a natural glow.

Combine with Citronella essential oil and water or alcohol-free witch hazel to make a pleasant-smelling outdoor spray.

Apply or diffuse it during prayer, meditation, or yoga for an aromatic element that enhances your practice and helps create an uplifting atmosphere.

Add Geranium to your Beauty DIYs like this Floral Sugar Scrub.
  • 1 cup organic sugar
  • 1 .5 cup coconut or olive oil
  • 15 drops Orange
  • 10 drops Geranium Bourbon
    Mix together. Add more oil to desired consistency, then mix in essential oils. Use on lips, hands, feet - anything you desire.
Make a T-Zone Roller to use on oily areas of skin or to spot treat problem areas or acne. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Geranium Bourbon
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • 10 drops Manuka or Tea Tree
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Make this Skin Brightening Serum:
  • 20 drops Geranium Bourbon
  • 30 drops Frankincense
  • Fill with Jojoba oil or Argan oil
  • 15 drops Lavender (optional for oil-prone skin)
  • Other great add-ins: BLOOM, Manuka, Blue Tansy, Myrrh
Make this Flower Garden perfume roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender & Grapefruit
  • 15 drops Orange
  • 10 drops Geranium Bourbon
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
Use Geranium Bourbon in your wellness routine. Try this Roaring 20s Wellness Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Geranium Bourbon, Frankincense, Idaho Blue Spruce
  • Carrier oil of choice
  • Other great add-ins: Lemon, Pine, Thieves
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 25 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Geranium Bourbon essentia oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Diffuse this floral oil to cleanse the air and uplift the spirits.
Anthropologie - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops each Grapefruit & Geranium Bourbon, 2 drops Orange
Flower Garden - 5 drops Lavender, 4 drops Geranium Bourbon, 3 drops Grapefruit
Keep Calm - 4 drops Geranium Bourbon, 3 drops Roman Chamomile, 3 drops Frankincense
Front Porch - 4 drops Geranium Bourbon, 3 drops Citronella, 3 drops Lemongrass, 2 drops Lavender
BLOOM Essential Oil Blend

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

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

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

Use Vanilla in DIY cleaning products for a warm, inviting scent.

Add 20 drops Vanilla to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well).

Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Vanilla & Lavender
  • 10 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix
Use this inviting oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with warmth.
Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Vanilla. Add 20 drops to 1 cup Epsom Salt and soak in warm water.

Add Vanilla to your perfume rollers as a low note to add warmth:
  • Geranium, Neroli, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Vanilla, Orange
  • Vanilla, Lavender, Frankincense
  • Northern Lights Black Spruce, Vanilla, Tangerine, Bergamot, Geranium
  • Valor, Vanilla, Frankincense, Tangerine
  • Neroli, Jasmine, Vanilla
Make this Creamsicle Body Polish:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 5 drops each Vanilla, Tangerine, & Grapefruit
    Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & m    oisturize.
Make this DIY Whipped Chocolate Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/8 cup shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops Vanilla oil per jar
  • 5 drops Peppermint (optional) for a Mint Mocha flavor
  • Small glass jars
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and coconut butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jars.
Make these Detox Bath Salts.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 20 drops Vanilla essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil (optional)
  • Dried lavender, rose buds, or rosemary (optional)
    Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing, add 1/4 cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
Make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm.
  • To about 1/4 jar of Rose Ointment, add:
  • 10 drops Vanilla
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Geranium
    Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs.
Make a simple DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve. To an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment, add:
  • 1 1/2 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Vanilla essential oil
  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil
    Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere
Diffuse this warm, happy oil all month long:
Simmered Down - 5 drops Vanilla, 3 drops each Valor & Tangerine
Warm Hug - 4 drops each Grapefruit, Vanilla, & Lavender
Welcome Home - 4 drops Pine, 3 drops each Tangerine, Vanilla, & Grapefruit
Refreshed - 4 drops Vanilla, 6 drops Thieves
Amethyst Roller

This beautiful roller bottle with amethyst stones is perfect for creating a one of a kind blend for yourself or for a gift! Here are some of our favorite combinations or try one of the perfume blends with Vanilla listed above.

  • BLOOM, Tangerine, Lavender
  • Geranium, Lavender, Idaho Grand Fir, Tangerine
  • Vanilla, Lavender Ylang Ylang
  • Geranium, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Vanilla, Orange
  • Neroli, Jasmine, Vanilla
Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Gifting Favorites for Any Season

Gifting Favorites for Any Season

Giving the gift of oils is one of our favorite ways to share how much we love YL and how much these products have changed our lives and health. Our loved ones get exciting, healthy gifts and we are able to share the love!

So wether you're looking for teacher gifts, Mother's Day gifts, holiday favorites, graduation presents or even wedding or baby shower it's, we have ideas for you!
Teacher Gifts

Gifts Under $20

Gifts Under $50

Spoiling the teacher? Doing a classroom gift? Here are some other great options:

  • Photo book or classroom photo + Premium Starter Bundle with Desert Mist diffuser
    • A diffuser, 12 oils, hand sanitizer and Thieves spray
    • Your teacher(s) can use the oils and diffuser in the classroom (hello Thieves!), to make roller and DIYs and for themselves
  • Thieves Bundle (this gift gives back when your teachers use the items in class)
    • Thieves essential oil blend, two Thieves cleaners, and soaps, sprays and hand sanitizers to use in the classroom, plus Thieves toothpaste and mouthwash to use at home.
  • Desert Mist Diffuser + 3-5 of your favorite oils (Orange, Thieves, Grapefruit, Lavender and Lemon are some of ours!)
Graduation Gifts

Gifts Under $50

Gifts Over $50

Wedding Shower Gifts

Gifts Under $20

Gifts Under $50

Spoiling the couple or doing a group gift? Here are some ideas:

  • For the love of Lemons Bundle
    • Macron Diffuser, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend, Jade Lemon and Vanilla oils and a Lushious Lemon Hand Soap make this bundle the perfect housewarming or wedding gift.
  • Thieves Bundle (this gift gives back when your teachers use the items in class)
    • Thieves essential oil blend, two Thieves cleaners, and soaps, sprays and hand sanitizers to use in the classroom, plus Thieves toothpaste and mouthwash to use at home.
    • You can add a 16 oz glass spray bottle + kitchen towels if you want as well
  • Premium Starter Bundle with Desert Mist diffuser
    • A diffuser, 12 oils, hand sanitizer and Thieves spray and lots of samples make this bundle a great choice. It is incredibly versatile.
Baby Shower Gifts

Gifts Under $25

Gifts Under $50
Want to start, but don't know how, click here to get started.

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

Earth Day Everyday

Earth Day Everyday

Sustainability is really important facet of our lives, and simply being aware allows us to think outside the box when it comes to repurposing things. We don't have to be perfect or completely zero waste either. When we all do small things to reduce and reuse packaging, it can go a long way!

You've already started your sustainability journey simply by using Young Living products. The company is committed to sustainable farming practices, regenerative farming and more when it comes to stewarding the earth. We want to be good stewards of the earth everyday in our homes as well, so here are a few simple tips, tricks and DIYs you can implement today!
Favorite Concentrated Products

One simple way to work towards sustainability is to purchase products that are concentrated, making less packaging that needs to be recycled. Here are a few of our favorites:

Also, with just about all of the Young Living products, a little goes a long way! So we are purchasing less single use plastic, recycling what we can and finding unique uses for the rest.

Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags
  • Rinse and reuse for food or to store non-food items in the home
  • Cut off the zip top (recycle it with plastic bags) and use the clear plastic bag as a gift bag! Add tissue or paper to the bottom, then add items and tie at the top with ribbon.
  • Recycle them with plastic grocery bags. (Many food packaging bags can be recycled this way as well. Just check the bottom of the bag.)
Ways to Reuse Plastic Packages
  • If you change your own oil in your vehicle, the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap bottle makes a great vessel for collecting oil! you can cut off the top if needed. Think of this long bottle as one with a built in funnel of sorts, and you'll find uses for sure!
  • When your Thieves Household Cleaner is empty, keep the bottle and add a spray top to use in DIYs, for the garden, or mix up a second bottle of cleaner to keep in the bathroom.
  • Refill empty hand soap bottles and give to friends.
  • Recycle any bottles you can't repurpose.
  • Use Thieves Hand Sanitizer bottles for travel size shampoo and conditioner. Just wash out and fill with anything for a travel size option.
  • Use empty Thieves Mints containers to store supplements on the go.
  • Use larger bottles to grow herbs! Take a Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Refill bottle, and cut off the top. Add some drainage hole to the bottom, plant desired herbs, and place in a sunny spot. You can also use the Thieves Laundry Soap, Thieves Household Cleaner, and Thieves Dish Soap bottles.
Ways to Reuse Glass Oil Bottles
  • Use them as small vases.
  • Use to create pre-made diffuser blends
  • Add a dropper top to use for DIY serums or diffuser blends.
  • Refill them with the same oil and keep at a different location in the home, office, or car.
  • When bottles are empty, place in some Epsom Salt (mix them all in a large glass jar together) to remove any remaining oil. OR place them in a jar of water and use the water in the diffuser.
  • Use clean, empty bottles to make a wind chime.
Ways to Reuse Cardboard & Packing Tubes
  • Use the tubes to start seeds/seedlings for your garden.
  • Make spy glasses, telescopes or other creative toys with the cardboard tubes.
  • Use the circular ends of tubes to paint interesting shapes.
  • Use the tubes to store paint brushes or other small items.
  • Gather multiple tubes, then tape onto a wall or a poster board in various arrangements, connecting some to each other, and let toddlers place soft balls through them like a marble maze. Here is an example.
  • Compost or recycle the boxes and tubes.
  • Use the cardboard as a weed block in garden and flower beds. Simply lay iron the ground, cover with leaves or small mulch and allow it to sit before adding dirt and plants.
  • Make a cardboard box tower by taping multiple boxes together, then let your kids paint it.
No matter which of these suggestions you choose (or if you come up with something on your own), taking small steps everyday adds up to a big impact!

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

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

The Spring Handbook 2022

The 2022 Spring Handbook

With its cool breezes and sunshine-filled days, Spring is a time of renewal and a fresh spirit. After a long winter, we are ready for a little spring refresh!

We're brightening the atmosphere in our homes with citrusy diffuser blends, giving our bodies the support they need with supplements and oral sprays, and focusing on the sunshine and light with daily self care practices and mindfulness.

Fill up your diffusers, grab an uplifting roller blend and dig into these tips, tricks, recipes, and DIYs for the upcoming season.
Springtime Wellness

Spring is a time of such beauty with blooming flowers and trees, and it can also be a time of acute respiratory needs! Make these simple sprays and rollers to give yourself some help and make this season much easier on your nose.

Changing Seasons Oral Spray
This little bottle will be your springtime companion! Applying oils topically and diffusing are great health habits, but there is even more benefit to using oils as a dietary supplements. Try out this Changing Seasons Oral Spray to give your respiratory system a little TLC. To a 10 mL glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 drops each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, & Peppermint Vitality essential oils
  • 2 drops each Orange Vitality & Lemon Vitality essential oils
  • splash of Thieves Mouthwash, optional
  • Filtered water
    Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth as desired.
Raindrop Oral Spray 
Sometimes our defenses need a little extra boost, and this combination of oils is our go-to when we need something a little 'more.' The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we're using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it. To a 10 mL glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 drop each Oregano Vitality, Thyme Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, & Basil Vitality essential oils
  • 2 drops each Lemon Vitality & Orange Vitality essential oils
  • Splash of olive oil
  • Filtered water
    Add all ingredients into the bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily, or as desired
Raindrop Roller
The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we love using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it. This roller is an easy way to harness the power of Raindrop with easy application. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Aroma Siez, Lavender & Valor essential oils
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
    Apply over lymph nodes, along spine, bottom of the feet as desired.
Raindrop Detox Bath
Again, with this powerhouse blend of oils! This is a great practice when defenses start to go down or whenever you need a boost. To a glass jar, add everything together and mix.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 3 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, & Lavender essential oils
  • 2 drops each Peppermint, Wintergreen, & Aroma Siez essential oils
    Place the jar under hot, running water to diffuse out into bath water. Soak as long as possible!
DIY Nasal Rinse
Grab your Neti Pot and whip up your own oil-infused sinus rinse!
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops Copaiba essentail oil
  • 8 tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)
    Mix well and store in a sealed jar.
    To Use - dissolve 1 tsp of salt mixture into 1.5 cups of distilled water (or water from a Berkey filter or boil and cool some water), then add to your Neti Pot and use as needed.
DIY Season's Change Capsules
Make using your Vitality oils easy with this simple hack!
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 30 drops each Lavender Vitality, Lemon Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, & Copaiba Vitality essential oils
  • Olive oil to desired dilution (about 2 tbsp)
    When ready to make a capsule, fill an empty vegetable capsule with a dropperful of the blend and take as desired.
Sinus Support Steam Pot
When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!
  • Bowl of very hot, steaming water
  • 2-3 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 2-4 drops Dorado Azul essential oil
    add essential oils to the water (start with the lower end and add more as desired). Place a towel over your head and sit with your head above the steam bath to open the airways.
Happy Nose Roller
This is a great roller to use anytime you need some sinus relief, but it is really lovely after doing the sinus steam pot! To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Dorado Azul & Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 10 drops each DiGize & R.C.
  • 5 drops Peppermint
    Roll over the sinus cavities as desired. Take care when using near the eyes and dilute more if desired. If you get it too close to your eyes, simply add coconut oil over the area.
Beauty & Self Care DIYS

DIY Glow Serum
Ditch all the other moisturizers and serums because this one is the game-changer! Apply boring and evening for healthy, glowing skin. (PS - CBD Beauty Boost has been nicknamed 'Botox in a Bottle' so you know it's good!) In a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 1.5 tsp organic Vitamin C powder
  • 5 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 3 tbsp distilled water
  • Splash alcohol-free witch hazel (optional for more oil-prone skin)
    Mix Vitamin C powder into the water until dissolved, then add Geranium and top with a splash of witch hazel (optional). Use morning and evening or as desired. Store up to 2 weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge.
Healthy Hair Recovery
Whether you're dealing with hormonal needs, postpartum hair loss, recovery from acute illness or something else, here is our Healthy Hair Recovery Protocol that can help your hair get back to its glory days! For details, check out the Healthy Hair Recovery blog post.
  • NingXia Red
  • SulfurZyme Powder
  • Mineral Essence
  • Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
  • Rosemary, Cedarwood and Lavender essential oils
Orange Creamsicle Body Scrub
This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy winter scent is perfect for the winter days. Follow with the DIY Body Butter for smooth happy skin!
  • 1/4 cup fractioned coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 15 drops Orange or Tangerine essential oil
  • 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
    Mix Orange & Vanilla with fractioned 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 the DIY Present Time Body Butter.
Present Time Body Butter
Take care of your skin with this simple, customizable DIY Body Butter. We love mixing floral oils like Neroli, Jasmine or Geranium with Spruce and Tangerine.
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.
Spring Home Refresh

This is a great season to freshen up your space and do a little spring cleaning. These simple citrus-infused DIYs will make your spring cleaning a lot more enjoyable.

DIY Lushious Lemon Room Spray
  • 25 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
    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.
DIY Spring Garden Hand Soap
Spring Breeze Thieves Cleaner
We love switching up our cleaner scents for spring, and this blend is perfect for all the blooming flowers!
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Peppermint, & Lemon essential oils
  • 10 drops Basil or Rosemary
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired.
Lushious Lemon Thieves Cleaner
Add a fresh citrus twist to your Thieves Cleaner!
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 15 drops Vanilla Oleoresin
  • Filtered water
    Add ingredients to the spray bottle, then gently invert to mix. Use to clean any surfaces daily as desired.
DIY Cleaning Fizzies
What are cleaning fuzzies? Think of them as your cleaning sidekick. They can tackle the toilet bowl for you or help you knock out that sink full of dirty pots and pans. Best sidekick ever! Homemade cleaning fuzzies are easy to make and even easier to use.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstrch
  • 4 tsp water
  • 40 drops Lemon or Thieves or Citrus Fresh essential oil
  • 3 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about 3/4 full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard to clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl bottle, or sink for 20-30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Springtime Diffuser Blends

We ditched the toxic scented candles for oils years ago, so here are our top candle-inspired favorites for spring. To make any of these combinations into a roller blend, triple the number of drops, add oils to a 10 mL roller bottle and add carrier of choice.

  • Citrus & Sage - 4 drops each Clary Sage, Citrus Fresh & Lemon
  • West Elm - 3 drops Grapefruit, Northern Lights Black Spruce, & Tangerine + 2 drops Davana
  • Soft Sugar - 5 drops Grapefruit + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Vanilla
  • Volcano - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 3 drops each Tangerine & Grapefruit + 2 drops Geranium + 1 drop Lime
  • Angel Food - 4 drops Vanilla + 3 drops each Jade Lemon & Copaiba + 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Spring Breeze - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
Vitality Recipes

Add a hint of spring to your favorite dishes with some of these vitality recipes

Lavender Collagen Latte
This latte not only tastes lovely, it can help with those springtime blooms as well. Lavender Vitality is a great choice when the pollen begins to fly

  • 12 cups strongly brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk of your choice
  • 1 tbsp organic maple syrup (add more to taste)
  • 1 scoop high quality grass-fed collagen
  • 1 drop Lavender Vitality essential oil
  • Electric milk frother (optional)
Grab your favorite coffee mug and line the bottom with maple syrup, about 1 tablespoon. Pour the brewed coffee on top and stir gently to mix. Add the milk and essential oil to the frother, and wait while it warms. When ready, pour the milk into your coffee, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small drizzle of maple syrup or a small sprinkle of raw sugar if desired.

Lemon Herb-Infused Olive Oil
Use these creations to spice up your cooking, dip your warm bread in, or as a finishing touch to salad dressing, roasted meats, or fish.
  • 10 oz olive oil
  • 2 drops Rosemary Vitality essential oil
  • 4 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
  • 2 drops Basil Vitality essential oil
  • Handful of freshly sliced lemons
  • Handful each of rosemary and basil
Pour the olive oil into a big pot or sauce pan. Keep on low heat until it starts to bubble. Mix in the herbs and let it cook until the heat and let the oil cool. Add the drops of Vitality oil into the mixture.
(Remember, less is more. Vitality oils can be potent, so start with fewer drops and add more for a bolder flavor.) Funnel the mixture into the bottles.

Citrus Vinegar
  • 12 oz white wine vinegar
  • 1 small grapefruit
  • 1 small line
  • 1 small orange
  • Orange Vitality essential oil
  • Lime Vitality essential oil
  • Grapefruit Vitality essential oil
Slice your favorite fruit and put it in a 16-oz bottle or jar. Pour vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour hot vinegar into your bottle or jar over the fruit. Let it stand at room temperature for 8 hours. Add Vitality essential oils. Shake well before using, as oil and vinegar don't mix.

We hope you enjoy this Springtime Handbook. May your days full of sun and fun!

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

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

Easter Blends - April 2022

Easter Diffuser Blends

Easter is a time of renewal, of gathering and of hope. Fill your space with these fresh, uplifting blends as you gather with those you love this Easter season.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us as we diffuse these favorite blends for love and connection.

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

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

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

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

Happy diffusing!!
Not sure what to do? Click here to get started.

As always, I'm here to support you!
Your Oily Girlfriend
Jennifer
Easy Button
Peace, Be Still
5 drops Peace & Calming + 3 drops Tangerine + 3 drops Lavender

Peeps
5 drops Vanilla + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 3 drops Lemon

Jelly Beans
4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Tangerine + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Ylang Ylang

Egg Hunt
4 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Eucalyptus Radiata + 3 drops Lavender

Bunny Hop
3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Jade Lemon + 3 drops Valor

Hope is Here
4 drops Envision + 4 drops Lime + 3 drops Valor

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

DIY Oral Sprays - April 2022

DIY Oral Sprays

Oral sprays are a great way to give our bodies vitamins, minerals and amazing benefits of essential oils. They are convenient, easy to use and easy to make!

Ingesting Vitality oils allows us to really receive the health benefits of the oils, and making oral sprays is a simple way to do that.

Customize the base recipe for your individual needs or try one of the combinations below.

Base Recipe

Recipes to Try:

Everyday Wellness - Use this spray as a part of your daily wellness routine alongside your Thieves roller.
Changing Seasons - This beloved LLP blend is our go-to when the seasons change and air quality becomes less than ideal. Make this spray to give your respiratory system some TLC.
  • 10 mL glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 drop each Lemon & Copaiba Vitality oils
  • 1 drop Peppermint Vitality
  • Pinch Himalayan salt (helps the oil and water mix)
  • Filtered water
Raindrop - This is the spray you want to reach for when your defenses start to go down or you need an extra immune system or wellness boost.
Daily Boost - Grab this spray for a little boost of energy whenever you're running low!
Sweet Dreams - Use this spray before bedtime or any time you need to add a little calm to your day.
Soothe - This spray is perfect after hitting the gym, standing or walking all day, or anything your muscles and joints are needing a little TLC.
Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

Want to make these DIY Oral Sprays, 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 April's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
April's Gifts with Purchase

Spring is a time to reconnect to the planet, to shake off the buildup of winter and have a fresh start. With spring in full bloom, we're focusing on cultivating a clean and essential lifestyle with April's gifts.

We've got Lemon, Peppermint, and Tangerine essential oils to assist you in spring cleaning by helping get rid of sticky residue, Purification essential oil blend for sweeping unwanted odors out the door, a 250 mL room spray bottle for custom essential essential oil-infused spritzes to replace synthetic room fresheners, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend to capture the spirit of spring growth, Pine essential oil for synthetic-free DIY cleaning products, and Life 9 for probiotic support for healthy digestion.

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

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

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

Lemon is a household staple and one we use in so many different recipes! This bright, sunshine oils is lovely diffused!

Diffuse Lemon to neutralize unwanted odors and fill your space with its uplifting and refreshing aroma.

Add it to your floor, window, or multi's surface cleaning solutions for a boost of aroma and cleaning power

Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Add it to dishwashing detergent to help clean and deodorize your dishwasher.

Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 25 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essentia oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Use Lemon to remove stickers or sticky residue on surfaces. Simply drop onto the surface, allow to sit, then wipe clean.

Spot treat laundry stains with lemon. In a 30 mL roller bottle, add:
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 20 drops Purification or Tea Tree or more Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of spring to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Tangerine
  • 10 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • filtered water
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds or rose petals (optional)
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 40-50 drops Lemon
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Use in your skincare routine to spot treat blemishes or cleanse oily skin.

Try this T-Zone Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Purification
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Use Lemon in your wellness routine:
  • Add to Epsom Salt for a detox soak. For every cup of salt add up to 15 drops Lemon. Pair with Oregano, Thieves, R.C. or other immune boosting favorites.
  • Apply with coconut oil to help with respiratory needs or add to a roller with R.C, Purification or Raven.
Make a Roaring 20s Wellness Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15-20 drops each Lemon, Geranium, Pine, Thieves, & Frankincense
  • Carrier oil of choice
    Roll over the chest, throat, lymph nodes, along spine or on the bottom of your feet.
Purification Essential Oil Blend

Purification essential oil blend is a combination of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Rosemary, and Tea Tree that is formulated for diffusing to neutralize and cleanse your home and work environment. It is also soothing to your skin for everyday irritations.

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

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

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

Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Purification
  • 20 drops Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Use Purification in the car with Young Living's Car Vent Diffuser to fight lingering food and gym bag odors.

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

Use Purification to support healthy airways.

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

Try this T-Zone Roller. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10-15 drops each Lemon, Lavender, & Purification
  • Jojoba oil or carrier of choice
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - Purification, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination. (For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce.)
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Check out these other essential oil combinations of the Hand Salve from November, December, January, February, and March.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (Purification, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Add 5 drops of Purification to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to support the airways. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Purification essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Diffuse this purifying oil to help cleanse and freshen your space.
Morning Sunshine - 3 drops each Purification, Lemon, Jade Lemon, Tangerine
Happy Noses - 4 drops Purification, 3 drops each Lemon & R.C.
Fresh Laundry - 4 drops each Purification, Tangerine, & Lavender
Travel Buddy - 4 drops each Purification & Thieves, 2 drops Lemon
Tangerine Essential Oil

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

Try this The Future is Bright roller blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each Envision, Valor, & Tangerine
  • Fill the rest with carrier of choice
    Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired.
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 25 drops Tangerine
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Use Tangerine to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, happy scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Tangerine
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of spring to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Tangerine
  • 10 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • filtered water
Add Tangerine to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a floral, spring aroma. 

Diffuse this crisp citrus oil alone or with just about anything!
Citrus Burst - 4 drops each Tangerine, Lemon, Grapefruit, & Lime
Deep Breath - 4 drops each Tangerine, R.C, Thieves
Push Pop - 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops Tangerine
Stay Calm - 4 drops Tangerine, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Roman Chamomile
Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint is a natural cross between water mint and spearmint that has a crisp, fresh aroma and many household uses!

Add 5 drops of Peppermint to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Peppermint essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Optional additions - Lavender, Copaiba, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Use Peppermint to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, crisp scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC. Bonus points for journaling, reading a motivational book or goal setting while you soak.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Give your tired feet some love with this Invigorating Peppermint Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 3 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Lemon (optional)
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Get ready for summer with this DIY After Sun Spray. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Peppermint, Lavender & Frankincense
  • 10 drops Tea Tree (optional)
  • Fractionated coconut oil
    Spray onto tender skin after spending time in the sun.
Try this Rosemary Mint Hair Mask
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Rosemary
  • 5 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Cedarwood (great for growth)
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes, then shampoo and condition as normal.
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops each Grapefruit & Lemon
  • splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered with water
Add Peppermint to wool dryer balls to give your laundry a crisp, fresh aroma. 

Add a fresh twist to your Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Make a DIY Commode Spray. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 4 tsp vegetable glycerin
  • 6 tsp rubbing alcohol
  • Approx 6 oz distilled water
  • 2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 30-40 drops each Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils OR oils of choice
    Step 1 - Combine essential oils and vegetable glycerin in spray bottle.
    Step 2 - Add rubbing alcohol and Thieves Household Cleaner and mix well.
    Step 3 - Fill to the top with water. Shake well until thoroughly combined.
    Store on the back of the commode for easy use.
Diffuse this crisp, fresh oil all month long:
Empowered - 5 drops Peppermint, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Jade Lemon
Simmer Down - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Lavender
Calm & Confident - 4 drops each Peppermint, Rosemary & Eucalyptus
Freshen Up - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Tangerine, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
Room Spray Bottle

Make some lovely room sprays with your favorite essential oils and blends! Simply add your desired essential oil(s), fill the rest with water and spray as desired.

Room Spray blend ideas:
  • Fresh Laundry - 15-20 drops each Purification, Tangerine, Lavender
  • Citrus Burst - 20 drops each Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Bergamot
  • Freshen Up - 20 drops each Lemon & Peppermint
  • Goodnight Moon - 20 drops each Lavender, Tangerine, & Vanilla
  • Or any blend listed above and on my blog!
Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend

This take on one of our tried and true oils is a favorite, especially during the spring! Lemon meets Lemon Myrtle, Ylang Ylang, Spearmint, and Eucalyptus Globulus for a perfect mix that is bright, fresh and clean.

Place a Lushious Lemon-infused cotton ball in the refrigerator, bathroom drawer, or trash can. This method (or diffusing) is better and more versatile than any candle.

Add some sunshine to your cleaning. Whip up a 'Lushious Lemon' Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Fill with water and gently invert to mix
    Use on any and all surfaces.
Upgrade your Kitchen & Bath Scrub with a lemony twist! To a glass jar, add:
Diffuse this bright, happy blend in all the rooms in your house (or in your office or car).

Whip up a simple Mattress & Upholstery Spray with a lemony twist. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • Filtered water
    Spray on upholstered surfaces to     refresh as desired.
Give your shower a citrusy boost with a DIY Lushious Lemon Shower Steamers.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup distilled water
  • 25 drops Lushious Lemon oil blend
  • 1 silicone mold
    Step 1 - Add the baking soda to a glass mixing bowl and add 1/4 cup distilled water to the consistency of damp sand. Add water if needed.
    Step 2 - Add essential oil and continue to stir until well mixed, then scoop into a silicone mold. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to compress the mixture to ensure there are no air pockets.
    Step 3 - Allow to dry in molds overnight. Once completely dry, remove from the molds and store in a glass jar.
    To use: Place the steamer your shower floor (out of direct water flow) and inhale the bright scent of Lushious Lemon.
Create your own unique bath gel! Simply add Lushious Lemon oil blend to the Young Living Bath and Shower Gel Base for a unique scent that the conventional stores can't beat!

Make a Keep Calm & Shine On roller for a daily perfume.
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10-15 drops each Bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit
  • Carrier of choice
Whip up a citrusy DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Tangerine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
  • 1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
  • 1/4 cup magnesium flakes
  • 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • Dried lavender, rose buds or eucalyptus leaves (optional)
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 50 drops Lushious Lemon
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 50 drops Lushious Lemon
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (Lushious Lemon, Tangerine, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 5 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 3 drops Peppermint
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Use Lushious Lemon to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, crisp scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of Lushious Lemon (alone or with other essential oils of choice)
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this sweet citrusy blend any time of day! It's wonderful alone and pairs well with tree oils like Cypress, Northern Lights Black Spruce or Cedarwood.
Pine Essential Oil

Pine's aroma is reminiscent of the Japanese tradition of forest bathing and provides a refreshing, uplifting scent that is versatile and joyful.

Use Pine in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well).

Make a DIY Wood Polish
  • 1 cup Olive oil
  • 5 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil
Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets a lemony twist. To a 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Eucalyptus & Lavender
  • 10 drops each Tea Tree & Pine
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
    Spray on upholstered surfaces to refresh as desired.
Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup citric acid
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 4 tsp water
  • 20 drops each Lemon & Pine
  • 10 drops Thieves (optional)
  • 3 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or small silicone mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20-30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a large glass jar with a lid, add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Dead Sea Salt
  • 20 drops Lemon
  • 15-20 drops each Pine & Lemon
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Tangerine essentia oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Pinch of sea salt or a splash of witch hazel
  • Fill with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Use this earthy tree oil blend to make homemade DIY beeswax jar candles to fill your home with warmth - and make a few for your friends and neighbors.

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

Make these Detox Bath Salts.
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Thieves essential oil (optional)
  • Dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary (optional)
    Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing, add 1/4 cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
Make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm.
  • To about 1/4 jar of Rose Ointment, add:
  • 10 drops Pine
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Lavender
    Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs
Make a 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
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere
Add 5 drops of Pine to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • Fill with carrier of choice
Diffuse this fresh oil all month long.
Roaring Twenties - 5 drops Pine, 3 drops each Lemon & Geranium
Cozy Home - 3 drops each Pine, Vanilla, Tangerine & Cinnamon Bark
Welcome Home - 4 drops Pine, 3 drops each Tangerine, Lemon & Grapefruit
Refresh & Renew - 4 drops Pine, 6 drops Citrus Fresh
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! - April 2022

April's gifts with Purchase


Spring is a time to reconnect to the planet, to shake off the buildup of winter and have a fresh start. With spring in full bloom, we're focusing on cultivating a clean and essential lifestyle with April's gifts!

We've got Lemon, Peppermint, and Tangerine essential oils to assist you in spring cleaning by helping get rid of sticky residue, Purification essential oil blend for sweeping unwanted odors out the door, a 250 mL room spray bottle for custom essential oil-infused spritzes to replace synthetic room fresheners, Lushious Lemon essential oil blend to capture the spirit of spring growth, Pine essential oil for synthetic-free DIY cleaning products, and Life 9 for probiotic support for healthy digestion.

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, delivered to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up on my porch with fun freebies inside!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the April 'How to Use' blog post.


During the Month of April


With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 100 PV or more, you will receive a free 15 mL LEMON oil.


LEMON essential oil, 15 mL
  • Brighten up your space with sunshine in a bottle. Add Lemon to your diffuser any time of day for a pick me up.
  • Remove unwanted odors, remove sticky residue, spot-treat laundry stains and more with this versatile oil.
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.
190 PV Orders


With any order (Subscribe to Save or Shop) of 190 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL PURIFICATION essential oil blend. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free 5 mL PEPPERMINT, 15 mL TANGERINE, and all of the above.


PURIFICATION essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • Kick unwanted odors to the curb with this purifying blend of Melrose, Tea Tree, Lemongrass essential oils.
  • Support healthy airways. Make a simple chest rub with Purification and coconut oil.


PEPPERMINT essential oil blend, 5 mL

  • From workouts to focus to digestion to tension, this is one of the most versatile oils around.
  • Diffuse this crisp, fresh oil to brighten any space, including in your car!
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.



TANGERINE essential oil blend, 15 mL
  • There's no wrong way to use this sweet, happy citrus oil. Diffuse, use in cleaning DIYs, add to an Epsom salt bath, add to your favorite roller!
  • Diffuse Tangerine while studying, working or during art class to inspire creativity.
NOTE: for Subscribe to Save orders only.
250 PV Orders

With any order of 250 PV or more, you'll receive a free 250 mL SPRAY BOTTLE, a 15 mL LUSHIOUS LEMON blend, and all the above!


250 mL SPRAY BOTTLE
  • Freshen up your space with a custom scent! Create a simple room spray with 40-50 drops of essential oils, 1 tbsp witch hazel and filtered water.
  • Use this bottle to whip up a smaller amount of Thieves Household Cleaner to keep in your bathroom.



LUSHIOUS LEMON essential oil blend, 15 mL

Scented candles have nothing on this fresh citrus blend. Diffuse Lushious Lemon any time of day to create a bright, happy, welcoming aroma in your space.
300 PV Orders

With any order of 300 PV, you'll receive a free 15 mL PINE essential oil. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order (previously Essential Rewards), you'll also receive a free bottle of LIFE 9 PROBIOTIC and all of the above.


PINE essential oil, 15 mL 
  • Spring clean the entire house with this evergreen oil. Add to your Thieves Household Cleaner, the mop bucket, wool dryer balls, and your DIY room sprays.
  • Support the airways. Add Pine to a roller and dilute and roll over the chest and back as desired.

LIFE 9 PROBIOTIC essential oil, 5 mL

Support overall health and wellness daily with this foundational supplement. Probiotics are a cornerstone of health, and Life 9 is an incredible, high-potency probiotic that supports immune and digestive health.
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 April .

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:
FAQs:
What is March's Gift with Purchase?
Basically, the best way to order! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones. Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.

Whats a tier?
Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive. Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free gifts. Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products
Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with 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 you reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of sequential ordering on Subscribe to Save.

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

DIY Stress Recovery Serum

DIY Stress Recovery Serum

It's no secret that emotional and psychological stress can wreak physical havoc on the body. We've all heard of the 'mind body connection' and probably have our own stories of how something has gone downhill physically during times of stress. Even current scientific has connected stress to physical ailments. And lately stress seems to be the theme of the world... for us, for our kids, for our circumstances...

So, what do we do about it? We find ways to effectively process stress and we support our bodies DAILY with supplements, high quality nutrition and essential oils. And this simple DIY is one that you will want to always keep on hand for daily adrenal support.

DIY Stress Recovery Serum (aka daily love for your adrenals)
The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys and are known for the 'fight or flight' response.. which is great if we're running from a lion. But constant stress of daily life keeps them on overdrive! Give them some love and keep them going strong. Apply over the lower back every morning and before bed each evening.

  • 4 oz glass dropper bottle
  • Castor Oil (see note below)
  • 25 drops Nutmeg
  • 20 drops Clove
  • 20 drops Frankincense
  • 20 drops Rosemary
NOTE: You can use any carrier oil, but castor oil is specifically chosen as the fatty acids in castor oil allow the essential oils to be easily absorbed through he skin. High quality, cold-pressed castor oil can help your body to detoxify and improve circulation.

Let's take a quick look at the oils in the serum...

  • Nutmeg - THE essential oil for adrenal support, Nutmeg helps process and balance feelings of Exhaustion - which makes perfect sense. When our stress response system is on overdrive, how could we feel anything BUT exhausted? And when we are exhausted we are more prone to injury and illness.
  • Frankincense - is a versatile oil that supports immunity, helps the body process inflammation and works as an antioxidant in the body. Frankincense has long been used for its powerful health-supporting properties, and has been used 'to treat every conceivable ill known to man.'
  • Clove - THE Essential oil for powerful antioxidant support. Clove has an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of 1,078,700 (read: Clove is able to absorb and mitigate a LOT of free radicals. It's ability to do so is basically OFF the charts.) Why antioxidants? Because they help boost immunity and allow the body to repair cellular damage caused by the environment, injury and - you guessed it - stress!
  • Rosemary - one of the components of the 'Four Thieves Vinegar' and the Thieves essential oil blend. Rosemary has wonderful cleansing properties, supports the liver and helps support healthy blood pressure levels, which all connect to the adrenals through the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-axis).
Use this adrenal serum daily over the lower back in the morning and before bedtime for stress recovery.

Want to try this DIY Stress Recovery Serum, 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 Household & Garden Plants

DIY Household & Garden Plants

Spring is just around the corner, and we are ready to fill our window sills and gardens with new greenery for the season! Whether you are planting vegetables, flowers, herbs, or freshening your space with houseplants, these simple essential oil-infused DIYs will be your new best friends.

DIY Pest Spray

  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 8 oz distilled water
  • 8 oz alcohol-free witch hazel
  • 20 drops Peppermint
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus
  • 15 drops Hyssop
  • 15 drops Pine
    Spray directly onto plants and soil as desired or needed. You can also spray a sponge with this solution and clean the plant leaves.
    To deter mice, squirrels, etc place a few drops undiluted peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place it near your plants or on the perimeter of your garden.
DIY Mildew Spray

  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 8 oz distilled water
  • 8 oz alcohol-free witch hazel
  • 20 drops Tea Tree
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Thieves
    Spray directly onto plants and soil. Plant leaves can be sensitive to this b lend, so don't over apply and avoid spraying in direct sunlight.
    If you need to apply to the leaves, spray onto a damp cloth and gently wipe the leaves as needed.
Customized sprays (depending on need)

For each recipe, mix 16 oz distilled water or 50/50 water/witch hazel and a total of up to 50 drops of essential oil.

Ants - Peppermint
Aphids - Peppermint, Sandalwood, Grand Fir
Beetles - Peppermint, Thyme
Caterpillars - Peppermint
Chiggers - Lavender, Lemongrass, Thyme
Cutworms - Thyme
Fleas - Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Pine
Flies - Basil, Clove, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Thyme
Gnats - Peppermint, Lavender, Patchouli
Mosquitos - Lavender, Lemongrass, Geranium
Moths - Lavender, Peppermint
Plant Lice - Peppermint, Tea Tree, Thieves
Slugs - Grand Fir, Lavender, Pine
Snails - Patchouli, Grand Fir, Peppermint, Pine
Spiders - Peppermint
Weevils - Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedarwood

Tag me over on Instagram @oilisliving when you make these so we can see!

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

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

Lushious Lemon - Oil of the Month March 2022

OOTMLushious Lemon

Each month we focus on using an oil every day to help us in accomplishing our goals. Join us in choosing a method of application and simply getting this oil on and around you every day in March!

Brighten your day and freshen your home with the crisp, happy, citrusy aroma of Lushious Lemon essential oil blend. This blend features bright, uplifting oils - Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Ylang Ylang, and Spearmint - in perfect combination that brings a bit of sunshine to your day while removing any unwanted orders at the same time.


Just a Drop of Lushious Lemon

  • Has a bright, fresh, uplifting aroma
  • A great way to brighten and freshen your space
  • Can be diffused throughout your home to create a positive atmosphere
  • Features Lemon Myrtle essential oil, known for its odor-neutralizing properties
  • Includes Ylang Ylang essential oil, known for its joyful flora aroma
  • Has a sweet, citrusy aroma with floral and minty undertones
  • Makes a great addition to bath and body DIYs
  • Adds a lovely citrus twist to home and cleaning DIYs
Bath & Body Works has nothing on this incredible scent! Lushious Lemon essential oil blend can rival any candle in its ability to freshen a space, and it comes without all the toxins of a scented candle. Plus, this bright, happy blend is infused into a hand soap and a hand lotion, so we get all the good stuff and none of the bad!

Background
Lushious Lemon essential oil blend features Lemon essential oil that is cold pressed from fruit grown on the Amanzi Amahle Cooperative Farm in South Africa, as well as Lemon Myrtle essential oil that is extracted from steam-distilled leaves of the myrtle plant. Floral Ylang Ylang, obtained from plants grown in Madagascar, and cool Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus round out the aroma, adding a touch of herbal depth.

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

  • Limonene - known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits.
  • Gamma-terpinene - a potential antioxidant, Chinese medicine believes that this constituent may halt the advance of unwelcome microbes, reducing the risk of colds and 'flu-like symptoms.'
  • Alpha-pinene - a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.
  • Eucalyptus - it has a distinctive, fresh aroma that has a calming effect on the user when applied in aromatherapy.
Lushious Lemon & Emotions
This blend is a wonderful choice for encouraging joyful, abundant thoughts and emotions. Ylang Ylang is well known for its use in aromatherapy to help release stress and anxiety, and is especially helpful when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Lemon and Lemon Myrtle have a cleansing, uplifting scent that is wonderful for processing feelings of frustration or lack. The crisp scent of Spearmint and Eucalyptus is also good for releasing physical and emotional tension. So when you combine all these oils into one blend, you have a wonderful option for emotional support.

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

Household

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Make this Sunny Days perfume roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 5 drops each Geranium, Grapefruit, & Bergamot
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Whip up a Spring Blossom room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Lushious Lemon
  • 10 drops Tangerine or Orange
  • 10 drops Joy or Gernaium
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with water
Diffuse

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit. We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the bright, fresh scent of Lushious Lemon.

  • Good morning - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Peppermint
  • Fresh Flowers - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops each Geranium & Grapefruit
  • Greenhouse - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Cypress
  • Cloudy Day - 4 drops Lushious Lemon, 3 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Vetiver
  • Fresh Rain - 6 drops Lushious Lemon, 4 drops Clove
Companion Products

Want to see more uses for Lushious Lemon? Check out the blog post on How to Use from August 2021.

Join us in using Lushious Lemon essential oil blend this month and beyond. Want to try Lushious Lemon essential oil blend, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.


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

How to Use Feb's Gifts with Purchase - 2022

How to use
February's Gifts with Purchase

Share the love with February's Gift With Purchase. Whether you're looking forward to a special Valentine's Day with the one you love or simply string positive to get through the last month of winter chill, February's gifts are all about self-care and becoming the best version of yourself. And there's a special gift you can share too.

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

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

Be sure to tag me @oilisliving on Instagram when you use these ideas so I can celebrate with you!
10% off Enrollment Coupon (100 PV)

Friends don't let friend miss out on good things - especially good things at a discount! Share your love of Young Living oils and products with this !0% off voucher.
  • YOU place a 100 PV or more Shop or Subscribe to Save order, YOUR FRIEND gets a discount.
  • Share the voucher with a new enrollee to use on their first Shop or Subscribe to Save order at time of enrollment.
  • You will be emailed the unique code within a week of qualification so you can pass it on to someone to use when they open a new account. Make sure your email on file with YL is up to date!
  • You can earn up to two codes in the month of February.
  • See official rules and FAQ for more details of this new offer.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang is THE oil for love and connection! Meaning flower of flowers, Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma and was historically to adorn a newly married couple's bed on the wedding night. Known for reducing stress, some find it beneficial for blood pressure regulation and other symptoms of high stress.

  • This floral, balanced oil promotes openness and connection, encourages confidence and inspires romance. Add Ylang Ylang to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it all month long.
  • Diffuse Ylang Ylang for emotional support, particularly when battling low self-esteem and confidence. Pair it with citrus oils like Tangerine and Lemon or with grounding oils like Northern Lights Black Spruce.
Diffuse Ylang Ylang at night to remove emotional blocks and set the mood in the bedroom for intimacy. Try this Date Night Blend:
  • 5 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 3 drops Tangerine
Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.

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

Add Ylang Ylang to your daily moisturizer to support radiant skin. Try this DIY Beauty Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • Jojoba or argan oil
Add to a shampoo or create a hair spray or mask to promote thick, glossy hair. They this DIY Hair Mask:
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 5 drops Cedarwood
    Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
Apply over the heart to reduce stress and encourage healthy blood pressure.

Try this Don't Worry, Be Happy roller blend. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 10 drops each - Peace & Calming, Joy, Ylang Ylang and Orange
  • fill with carrier oil
  • Roll onto your wrists, heart, and neck as often as desired
Indulge in this DIY Foot Bath Soak for a little TLC.
  • 1/3 cup Epsom salt
  • 4 drops Peppermint
  • 3 drops Thieves
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 1 drop each Tea Tree, Elemi, or Frankincense
  • 1-2 tsp AlkaLime
    Step 1 - Combine Epsom salt and essential oils in a small glass container with a lid. 
    Step 2 - Pour the mixture in your bathtub or a foot basin, adding enough warm water to cover your feet.
    Step 3 - Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. Add AlkaLime and stir until dissolved.
    Step 4 - Soak your feet for 20-30 minutes.
Make this Floral Bath Soak for a little self care and to give tense or tired muscles some TLC:
Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Ylang Ylang Salt Scrub:
Make a refreshing room spray. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • splash of witch hazel
  • fill with filtered with water
Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • splash of witch hazel
  • 15 drops of Ylang Ylang
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Tangerine
  • filtered water
Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener. To a glass jar, add:
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 20 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 20 drops Lemon or Lavender
    Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 m minutes before vacuuming.
Add to your Thieves Cleaner for a fresh, floral twist. Try this Spring Garden Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Use Ylang Ylang to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent.
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
  • 30 drops of essential oils of choice
  • water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • Silicon mold
    Step 1 - Pour the baking soda and Epsom salt into a mixing bowl.
    Step 2 - Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water.
    Step 3 - Add essential oils of your choice and mix well.
    Step 4 - Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight.
    Step 5 - Remove and store in an airtight container.
    To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils ours it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends.
  • Lushious Lemon - 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon Myrtle, Spearmint + 1 drop Cinnamon Bark
  • Pretty Woman - 5 drops Stress Away + 3 drops each Ylang Ylang, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Citrus Shine - 5 drops Grapefruit + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Eucalyptus
  • Feeling Fine - 6 drops Christmas Spirit + 2 drops Orange + 1 drop Ylang Ylang
  • Marshmallow Latte - 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Nutmeg + 1 drop Cassia
One Heart Essential Oil Blend

One heart is a lovely blend of Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Lime, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Ocotea and Valor that encourages a bright outlook on life and opens your heart to love and service for others. Use this blend to help encourage unity and connection with your community and create a calming, uplifting environment.

  • Ylang Ylang from Ecuador has a sweet, romantic aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents germacrene and alpha-farnesene.
  • Lemon and Lime have an uplifting, fresh aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituent limonene.
  • Northern Lights Black Spruce is rich and invigorating and contains the naturally occurring constituents bornyl acetate, camphene, alpha pinene.
  • Ocotea from Ecuador is delightfully spicy and contains the naturally occurring constituent beta-caryophyllene.
  • Valor has a woodsy, grounding aroma that contains the naturally occurring constituents alpha pinene, beta pinene, bornyl acetate, and camphene.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup dried lavender buds
  • muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approx 5" x 4"
  • 30-40 drops One Heart
    Step 1 - In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom Salt, flower buds and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
    Step 2 - Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Step 3 - Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
    Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Make a perfume roller with One Heart and your favorite citrus oil - Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon or Lime. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add 30 drops One Heart and 15-20 drops citrus oil.

Bring a little light to your body butter by combining One Heart and Grapefruit in this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
  • 1/2 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Grapefruit
  • 15 drops One Heart
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil and shea butter, then add in Vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
    Step 3 - Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Diffuse this uplifting blend to foster connection all month long.
  • Love You Lots - Grapefruit, Lemon, One Heart
  • Open Heart - Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, One Heart
  • Welcome Home - Lavender, Vanilla, One Heart
YL Pink Glass Dropper Bottle

  • Use this beautiful glass dropper for a diffuser blend or other DIY.
  • Set your diffuser up for success! Place a water decanter and pre-made diffuser blend beside your diffuser for easy filling.
  • Use this dropper bottle to share your favorite diffuse blend with a friend!
  • Gift this bottle filled with your favorite diffuser blend to a friend along with a beautiful Desert Mist diffuser.
Lavender Calming Bath Bombs

Relax at the end of the day and pamper your skin with Young Living's Lavender Calming Bath Bombs.

Drop a bath bomb into a tub filled with warm water. Breathe in the aroma to promote feelings of peace and tranquility. Incorporate as part of your night time routine to relax and unwind.

Make an at-home spa night for yourself and/or someone you love:
  • Add Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Idaho Blue Spruce to the bathroom diffuser.
  • Run a hot bath with a Lavender Calming Bath Bomb.
  • Add some Lavender or Evening Peace Bath Gel for bubbles
  • Light some beeswax candles (here is a fun recipe for a DIY Beeswax Candle from November)
  • Turn on some soft music
  • Enjoy yourself and revel in doing some self care for your self!
Whip up a few Galetine's Day gifts and share some love with your friends. Pair a Lavender Calming Bath Bomb with a Lavender or Grapefruit Lip Balm, a Tranquil or Stress Away Roller and a pair of cute, cozy socks for a simple but thoughtful gift. Other paring ideas so your friends can make an at-home spa for themselves:
  • Bath bomb + any roll-on or DIY perfume blend
  • Bath bomb + a good book + diffuser blend
  • Bath bomb + diffuser + diffuser blend
  • Bath bomb + CBD Beauty Boost
  • Bath bomb + BLOOM collection
Elemi Essential Oil 

Elemi essential oil comes from the same botanical family as Frankincense and Myrrh. It has similar properties and benefits - from skin care to aromatic use during prayer or meditation. Substitute this oil for Frankincense in any of your favorite recipes.

Add Elemi to your skincare routine. Simple place a few drops in your palm and mix with a carrier oil of choice for a simple and effective face serum.

Make a DIY Facial Serum. To a 2 oz dropper bottle (see the YL Pink Glass dropper above!), add:
  • 30 drops Elemi
  • 10-25 drops each - Myrrh, Blue Tansy, Cedarwood (for dry skin), Geranium (for brightening), and Manuka (optional)
  • Fill with a carrier oil of choice
Make this incredible DIY Hand Salve for soothing winter skin (more than just hands!).
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils - Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli alone or in combination. (For a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce.)
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Check out these other essential oil combinations of the Hand Salve from November, December, and January.
Make this Winter Skin Bath Soak. Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
  • 2 lb melt and pour soap base
  • 1/2 cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils of choice (Elemi, Cedarwood, Lavender - alone or in combination)
  • Soap molds
  • Dried flowers (optional)
    Step 1 - Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler.
    Step 2 - Whisk in remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Let sit overnight.
Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak. Mix all together and add to your bath water with the ACV.
Give your tired feet some love with this Relaxing Foot Scrub.
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 3 drops Peppermint
  • 5 drops Elemi
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto your feet. Wrap your feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer, if desired.
Make a simple DIY Cuticle Oil. This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve (above). Add all to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Make a Focus Roller to use during work, homework, school, meetings or anytime to help focus the mind. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops Elemi essential oil
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the heart, back of the neck, on the wrists liberally and frequently.
Make a Sweet Dreams Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, and Elemi essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
    Apply over the big toe, bottom of the feet, neck and behind ears before bed or more frequently as desired.
Diffuse this earthly oil to support focus, calm the atmosphere and bring a sense of serenity to your home.
Zen Space - 5 drops Elemi, 3 drops Sage, 3 drops Lavender
Sweet Dreams - 5 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Elemi
Calm & Collected - 4 drops each Cedarwood, Peppermint, Lemon and Elemi
Geranium Essential Oil

This floral oil is amazing for skin care, immune health and much more!

Make this Peonies Roller Blend (also makes a great diffuser blend) to wear as perfume. In a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Grapefruit
  • 2 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood
  • 2 drops Lime
  • Carrier oil of choice
Make these lovely Citrus Rind Diffusers (recipe via Hello Glow). Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix the sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the sea salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.

Grapefruit & Geranium
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5 drops Geranium
  • 3 drops Sage
  • 1.5 cups coarse sea salt
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon Rosemary Geranium
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 15 drops Rosemary
  • 10 drops Grapefruit
  • 5-7 drops Geranium
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Geranium Lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup coarse sea salt
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • 10 drops Lime
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc. To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • Pinch of salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Fill the rest with filtered water
    Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
Add Geranium essential oil to your skincare routine. Try this Gentle Bentonite Clay Cleanser & Mask. Mix everything together and store in a glass jar.
  • 4 tbsp Bentonite clay
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp calendula powder
  • 2 tsp chamomile powder
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder
    To Use - Place a nickel size amount of powder in your palm. Add a drop or two of Geranium and a little water to form a paste. Apply to face and neck and let sit for 2-5 minutes to cleanse or up to 10 minutes as a mask. Rinse with warm water.
Make this amazing T-Zone Roller to use on oily areas of skin or to spot treat problem areas or acne. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 10 drops Manuka or Tea Tree essential oil
  • Fill with a carrier of choice
Make this Brightening Cranberry Clay mask for an at-home facial.
  • 1/4 cup fresh, organic cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp Rhassoul Clay
  • 1 tsp organic Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 5 drops each of Elemi and Geranium
  • 1/4 cup water
    Step 1 - Blend cranberries into a paste, then add remaining ingredients.
    Step 2 - Add water las and add until desired consistency
    Step 3 - Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before removing with warm water or a warm cloth.
Make a DIY Brightening Facial Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle (see the YL Pink Glass dropper above!), add:
  • 20 drops Geranium
  • 15 drops Frankincense or Elemi
  • 10 drops Blue Tansy (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin C powder (optional)
  • Carrier of choice
    Apply to your face morning and evening.
Use Geranium to ward off outdoor pests. Diffuse Geranium and Citronella in a battery powered diffuser. Or make a simple spray with 30 drops each Geranium, Citronella, and Lavender in a 4 oz glass spray bottle with water or carrier oil to apply as needed.
 
Make Geranium and Ylang Ylang a party f your bedtime routine! Diffuse, apply, massage onto shoulders, mix with water in a 2 oz glass spray bottle and spritz onto sheets.

Diffuse Geranium to bring the garden indoors and support immunity.
2020s - Lemon, Geranium, Frankincense, Pine
Herbal Remedy - Geranium, Rosemary, Grapefruit
Flower Child - Geranium, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Lemon
Capri Blue Volcano - Idaho Blue Spruce, Grapefruit, Geranium, Lime
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A little about myself. I live in the Pacific Northwest in Washington State. I am married to a wonderful and supportive man named Sean since 2003 - all wonderful years. We have two smart and sassy daughters, Emmy is 10 and in 4th grade in the Mandarin Immersion program and Lilly is 6 and in kindergarten. I like to paper craft and make my own cards, I like to sew (though don’t have much time for that lately) and I just returned to belly dancing now that Lilly is getting bigger.


I’ve been using essential oils and infused products for since October 2015 and absolutely love this lifestyle and how it makes me and my family feel. I started my oily journey after sitting next to another mom at a play date.  We started talking about my infertility issues, and she suggested I try Young Living’s essential oils to support my hormones.  After a year of intentionally exercising, eating better, and using oils to support my hormones and emotions, I became pregnant with Lilly, right before my first time attending the International YL Convention in Salt Lake City in 2016. There is so much more to tell about this story, and I’m open and willing to share with you, if you are interested.


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