Earth Day Everyday

Earth Day Everyday

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Sustainability is a 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! 

One simple way to work towards sustainability is to purchase products that are concentrated, making less packaging need 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 use 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.
  • Use the empty bottles from the Thieves Household Cleaner or Thieves Laundry Soap to pre-dilute them for ease of use.
  • 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 holes 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.
  • When bottles are empty, place in some epsom salt (mix them all in a large jar together!) to remove any remaining oil (then use the essential-oil infused epsom salt in your bath or a foot bath). OR place them in a jar of water and use the water in the diffuser.
  • Use clean, empty bottles to make a windchime!
Ways to Reuse Cardboard & Packing Tubes

  • Use the tubes to start seeds/seedlings for your garden.
  • Cover in peanut butter and bird seed and hand in front of a window to watch the birds.
  • 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 it on 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

2024 Spring Handbook

The 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.

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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 dietary supplements. 

Try out this Changing Seasons Oral Spray to give your respiratory system a little TLC this season! 
  • 10 mL glass spray bottle 
  • 1 drop each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, & Peppermint Vitality
  • 2 drops Orange Vitality & Lemon Vitality
  • Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional
  • Filtered water
    Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired! 
Raindrop Oral Spray
Sometimes our defenses need a little extra boost, and this combination of oils is our go-to when we need something a little ‘more.' The Raindrop Massage Technique is a powerful health tool, so we're using that same combination of oils on, around, and in our bodies when we need it! 
  • 10 mL glass spray bottle 
  • 1 drop each Oregano Vitality, Thyme Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, & Basil Vitality
  • 2 drops Lemon Vitality & Orange Vitality  
  • Splash Olive Oil
  • Filtered Water
    Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired. Note: this one may tingle a bit, similar to OTC throat sprays. 
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.
  • 10 mL roller bottle 
  • 10 drops each Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Aroma Siez, Lavender, & Valor
  • Fill with carrier oil of choice
    Apply over lymph nodes, along spine, bottom of the feet as desired
DIY Nasal Rinse
Grab your Neti-pot and whip up your own oil-infused sinus rinse! 
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops Copaiba essential oil
  • 8 Tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)
    Mix well and store in a sealed glass 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, Lemon, Peppermint, & Copaiba Vitality
  • Olive oil to desired dilution (about 2 Tbsp)
    When you're 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 Noses 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! 
  • 10 mL roller bottle 
  • 20 drops each Dorado Azul & Idaho Blue Spruce
  • 10 drops 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 apply coconut oil over the area.

beauty&selfcareDIYsBeauty & Self Care DIYs

DIY Glow Serum
Ditch all the other moisturizers and serums because this one is the game-changer! Apply morning and evening for healthy, glowing skin. (PS - CBD Beauty Boost has been nicknamed ‘Botox in a Bottle' so you know it's good!)
DIY Vitamin C Facial Toner
Vitamin C and Geranium are a dynamic duo when it comes to brightening the skin. Try out this simple toner as we head into the warmer months!
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 1.5 tsp Organic vitamin C powder 
  • 5 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincense 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 resource linked below! 
Orange Creamsicle Body Scrub
This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy summery scent is perfect for the spring and summer days. Follow with the DIY Body Butter for smooth, happy skin!
  • 1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 15 drops Orange or Tangerine essential oil 
  • 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
    Mix Orange & Vanilla with fractionated coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
    To use - massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with 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!
  • 8-12 ounce glass container glass container 
  • 1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil 
  • 1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
  • 1/2 cup organic jojoba oil 
  • 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil
  • 15 drops Neroli or Geranium essential oil
  • 20 drops Tangerine essential oil
  • OR use 45 drops of Present Time Essential Oil Blend
    Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then the essential oils, mixing as you add. Whip for about five minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become!

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Spring Home Refresh

'Tis the 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 & 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 Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 20 drops each Lavender, Peppermint, & Lemon 
  • 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 Household Cleaner!
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls 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 fizzies? 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 fizzies are easy to make and even easier to use. 
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ½ cup citric acid
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 40 drops Lemon or Thieves or Citrus Fresh
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly. In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6. Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 2 - Use mixture to fill ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If mixture expands and spills over mold, gently repack into the mold. Let sit overnight to dry in room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To Use - place a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.

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Spring Candle Dupes

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 each 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

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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 ounces brewed, strong organic coffee
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1T organic maple syrup (add more to taste)
  • 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
  • 1 drop Lavender Vitality essential oil
  • Optional: electric milk frother
    Step 1 - Grab your favorite coffee mug and line the bottom with maple syrup, about 1T. Pour the brewed coffee on top and stir gently to mix.
    Step 2 - 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 ounces 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
    Step 1 - Pour the olive oil into a big pot or saucepan. Keep on low heat until it starts to bubble. Mix in the herbs and let it cook until the oil is fragrant. Be sure not to brown the herbs. Turn off the heat and let the oil cool.
    Step 2 - 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 ounces white wine vinegar 
  • 1 small grapefruit
  • 1 small lime 
  • 1 small orange
  • Orange Vitality essential oil
  • Lime Vitality essential oil
  • Grapefruit Vitality essential oil
    Step 1 - Slice your favorite fruit and put it in a 16-ounce bottle or jar.
    Step 2 - 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.
    Step 3 - Add Vitality essential oil. Shake well before using, as oil and vinegar don't mix.
We hope you enjoy this Spring HandbookMake a few of these projects and share with your friends!

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

How to Use April's Gifts with Purchase - 2024

How to use April's
Gifts with Purchase

April showers bring May flowers, so shower yourself with true self-care this month! We are filling our minds with positive thoughts, shifting towards an optimistic mindset, and giving our bodies true TLC on a daily basis. Join us!

Clean out the clutter and welcome a lighter, brighter routine with April's free items! Spring is in bloom, so we are reaching for Tea TreePurification, and Thieves to help keep happy noses. Pine and Lemon are key in our spring cleaning routine, and so is our all-star cleaner, Thieves Household Cleaner. So getting ALL of these for free is a huge win! Diffusing, cleaning, and all our springtime needs just got even easier!

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

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

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

Thieves Essential Oil Blend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tea Tree Essential Oil


  • Hit refresh on your skin. Add TEA TREE to your favorite skin care products, so you can feel your best this month and every month this year.
  • Say goodbye to blemishes. Spot treat any problem areas or oily skin with TEA TREE. Make a simple toner for your T-zone with this roller ball recipe. To a 10 mL roller add 20 drops TEA TREE, 10 drops Lemon, 10 drops Lavender, and fill the rest with witch hazel.
  • Care for cold toes. Treat your feet by massaging a few drops of this popular oil into dry heals.

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

See the Purification Spotlight for TONS more ways to use this oil!

Pine Essential Oil

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

Make scented fire starters for your cozy winter home and to gift to friends and neighbors. You'll need:
  • Yarn or twine
  • Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Pine or Christmas Spirit essential oil blends
    Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
    Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center, weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
    Drop 5 drops of essential oil onto the yarn/twine of each pinecone. Place in a basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever build one.
Make your artificial tree smell like the real thing with these simple hacks:
  • Add Pine essential oil to reed diffuser sticks and place in your tree
  • Drop Pine essential oil onto any porous ornaments
Make a simple DIY Tree & Garland Spray and spritz on greenery as desired. To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add
  • 30 drops Pine
  • 15 drops Idaho Blue Spruce or Northern Lights Black Spruce (optional)
  • A splash of witch hazel
  • fill the rest with water
Make and gift (or keep and use) this incredible Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.
  • 1/2 cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • 1/2 cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 30 drops essential oil - Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Pine
    Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
    Essential oils for a masculine scent - Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
Whether your winter skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this Ultimate Skin Healing Balm and use it frequently and liberally. Use whatever essential oils you have that are listed.
  • To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 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 Garndner's Hand Salve.
  • 1/2 tsp V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Pine essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
    Add all the above to an empty 15 mL essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
Use Pine essential oil in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home. Add 20 drops to Thieves Household 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
Diffuse Pine essential oil during meditation for a grounding and empowering experience. Pair it with Cinnamon Bark, Tangerine, Frankincense, Christmas Spirit or Vanilla.

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

Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the shinto relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Pine essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • a carrier of your choice
Use Pine to make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes (below) or mix it with Lemon or Thieves.

Use this earthy tree oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with the warmth of the season - and make a few for your friends and neighbors.

Pine is so much more - read this Spotlight blog post.

Thieves Household Cleaner

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

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


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.
Check out this Spotlight blog post for why you need Lemon essential oil.

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 2024

April's gifts with Purchase


Clean out the clutter and welcome a lighter, brighter routine with April's free items! Spring is in bloom, so we are reaching for Tea TreePurification, and Thieves to help keep happy noses. Pine and Lemon are key in our spring cleaning routine, and so is our all-star cleaner, Thieves Household Cleaner. So getting ALL of these for free is a huge win! Diffusing, cleaning, and all our springtime needs just got even easier!

How Does it Work?

Here's how it works. You order the products you use all the time - household cleaning products, shampoo and bath gel, toothpaste and mouthwash, and all your favorite oils. Each time you hit a specific tier, a free gift is added to your order!! Win win!

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, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up in my mailbox with fun freebies inside. Just make sure to order a minimum of 50 PV to get your Loyalty Rewards!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the April 'How to Use' blog post. Pamper yourself this month with April's Gifts with Purchase. Then get diffusing these April Showers Diffuser Recipes in April.

During the month of April

With a Loyalty Rewards order of 100 PV or more, you will a free 15 mL Lemon essential oil.


Bring the brightness of spring into your home and life with Lemon essential oil. Diffuse its fresh, zesty aroma to neutralize odors and brighten your day, use it to remove sticky residue, or add it to your spring perfume or cologne. Lemon essential oil makes a great top note for synthetic-free scents! Plus, it is an essential piece of our springtime survival trio Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint!

Check out this Spotlight blog post for why you need Lemon essential oil.

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

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

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with a springy bottle of Lushious Lemon essential oil blend and the products in the Lymphatic System Wellness box and get Lemon, Pine, Thieves, Tea Tree, and Purification essential oils plus Thieves Household Cleaner FOR FREE. PLUS you'll get at least 30 points (up to 75!) to use as product credits!

  • Lushious Lemon Essential Oil Blend – THE oil blend to diffuse for all things Spring! (Spotlight)
  • Make a Shift Daily Wellness Kit – everything you need for nutrient-dense health goodness! It is a starter pack of the fan-favorite, super nutritious NingXia Red (daily wellness!) and NingXia Nitro (kick the brain fog) wolfberry drinks, as well two of the most popular citrus oils (Orange and Lime) so you can give your everyday wellness a jumpstart. (Spotlight)
  • Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil – to use with dry brushing to nourish the skin, improve skin texture, and cleanse the lymphatic system. (Spotlight)
  • Super C Chewable Tablets - for immune, respiratory, and circulatory support. (Spotlight)
  • Grapefruit Essential Oil – This oil's sweet, invigorating scent associates it with feelings of joy, satisfaction, and playfulness. Grapefruit is amazing for the lymphatic system as it helps the body naturally get rid of excess fluids! (Spotlight)
  • MultiGreens – This ‘salad in a bottle' supplement  works with the glandular, nervous, and circulatory systems to promote removal of toxins and overall health. (Spotlight)
  • Cypress Essential Oil – This clean, evergreen oil has benefits for skin, hair, and scalp as well as healthy circulation. (Spotlight)

190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more, you will receive a free Thieves Household Cleaner. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 15 mL Pine essential oil and all of the above.


Simplify your springtime chore checklist with the plant-based power and spicy-citrus scent of Thieves Household Cleaner! This concentrated multitasker is your go-to for counters, glass, walls, carpets, floors, and more. Made with all the good and none of the bad, it's safe to use as directed around the whole family - kids and pets included!

Thieves Household Cleaner has so many uses on these two blog posts (Spotlight #1)(Spotlight #2).


Spring clean with this powerhouse. BUT the spring refresh doesn't stop with your physical space. It's also a great time to clear your mind and release any negative thoughts and feelings! Grab your bottle of Pine and add it to your meditation and/or journaling practice. Breathe deeply and focus on grounding and presence!

Pine is so much more - read this Spotlight blog post.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250 PV order or more, you will receive a free 15 mL Purification essential blend oil and all of the above.


This blend combines the power of Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Myrtle, and Tea Tree essential oils to help cleanse and purify whatever needs some love – the air, your gym bag, even your immune system! Add this blend to the diffuser, in a detox bath, to a wellness roller. Place a few drops of Purification on cotton balls and stash them in musty and stale areas, such as drawers, shoes, and garbage cans.

Read more about all the benefits of Purification on this Spotlight blog post.

300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL Thieves essential oil blend, a free 15 mL Tea Tree, and all of the above!


Thieves essential oil blend is a powerful combination of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils – and our go-to for SO many things! This blend has a fresh, clean, and spicy fragrance that's perfect for diffusing or adding to your natural cleaning routine for a spring refresh. It's also wonderful for your immune system!

Check out these blog posts (Spotlight #1, Spotlight #2) on how and why to use Thieves essential oil blend. Then make a few of these Thieves DIYs and support your immune system along the way!


Could your beauty routine use some spring cleaning too? Try harnessing the benefits of Tea Tree essential oil for your skin and nails! Known for its skin-cleansing properties, Tea Tree can reduce the appearance of blemishes and help you maintain a healthy-looking scalp and nails. Plus, it is a great addition to our Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint trio to help kick the seasonal sneezes!

Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Touch 1 Collection Spotlight - March 2024

Golden Touch 1 Collection

The Golden Touch 1 Collection includes seven essential oil blends to support your body inside and out. This carefully selected collection is perfect for supporting a healthy lifestyle regimen, handling the bumps in the road, and keeping your spirits lifted during the winter months and all year long!

Golden Touch 1 Collection at a Glance

  • Includes seven essential oils blends to support the entire body - skin, lungs, liver, hormones, digestion, and more.
  • A great way to get started with a toolkit of natural options
  • Includes one of YL's most popular blends -- Thieves Vitality
  • A versatile collection of oils that can be used for multiple needs
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This kit includes everything you need to get a huge jumpstart on your natural wellness cabinet. Tackle skincare needs with Melrose. Give your respiratory system some TLC with Raven and R.C. Soothe digestive needs with DiGize Vitality. Support healthy hormones with EndoFlex. Give your liver some love and support health from the inside out with JuvaFlex Vitality. And top it all off with the immune supporting power of Thieves Vitality!

These oils are ones we reach for over and over, and they are cornerstones of your natural health and wellness routines!

Golden Touch 1 Collection Oils
The oils in this collection are wonderful for everyday use to support the body from different directions!

  • Melrose - Melrose is a combination of four oils: Melaleuca Alternifolia, Melaleuca Quinquenervia, Rosemary, and Clove, making it a wonderful cleansing blend for body and mind! This is one oil we reach for when the crud hits, when we have skin needs, when our airways need some support, and even for cleaning! Use Melrose as you would Tea Tree, and enjoy its rich, herbaceous scent diffused with Thieves, Lavender, or Orange.
  • Raven - Raven is the oil blend to reach for when you want to breathe deeply! Raven is a crisp, airway opening blend containing Ravintsara (commonly known as camphor), Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, Peppermint, and Wintergreen. This oil is wonderful for respiratory and immune support! Diffuse it, add it to epsom salts when your defenses are going down, make a simple chest rub with Raven and coconut oil, or place a few drops on your shower floor every morning.
  • R.C. -  This gentle eucalyptus blend is formulated for the whole family and is our favorite for happy noses. R.C. stands for “respiratory comfort,” and it gives comfort to your respiratory system indeed! R.C. combines Cypress, Spruce, and three types of Eucalyptus oils (E. citriodora, E. globulus, and E. radiata) for a respiratory blend that is more herbaceous than Raven.
  • DiGize Vitality - DiGize is your BFF for a happy digestive system. So much of our health is linked to a diverse, well balanced gut, but immune health is especially dependent on a healthy belly. DiGize is our go to for all things digestion! This blend of Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli is so soothing. Roll it over your abdomen whenever digestive discomfort hits, add it to an empty capsule with olive oil and take daily to support a healthy belly, add it to a large glass of water – however you use DiGize, this oil will make a believer out of even the most skeptical!
  • Endoflex Vitality - EndoFlex is your daily dose of happy hormone support! This supports the entire endocrine system – from your thyroid to the adrenals to estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. EndoFlex Spearmint, Sage, Geranium, Myrtle, German Chamomile, and Nutmeg in a sesame seed oil base. These oils specifically support the adrenal system, thyroid, and overall endocrine health. Apply this oil over the front of the throat (thyroid) and lower back (adrenals), diffuse it, even use it along the spine for big emotions and to support tweens and teens as they grow!
  • JuvaFlex Vitality - JuvaFlex is daily support for a happy, healthy liver. The liver is the filtering organ of the body, so it is constantly processing everything we are exposed to on a daily basis. JuvaFlex combines Blue Tansy, Fennel, Geranium, Helichrysum, Roman Chamomile, and Rosemary essential oils – each of which helps the body process and eliminate toxins, cleansing the system and supporting overall health and vitality. The liver is also where anger is stored in the body, so supporting it well and practicing emotional release can have amazing health benefits. If you're needing support for a specific issue and don't know what else to do, try liver support and cleansing! It can be such a huge part of health.
  • Thieves Vitality - Thieves is the original oil when it comes to all things immune! Thieves is our germ-fighting best friend. This is a legendary blend of purifying essential oils - Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata, and Rosemary - that are well known for immune support and cleansing properties. Diffuse it, apply it, ingest it in some hot tea – just get the oil in and around you every day!
Daily Habits with the Golden Touch 1 Collection

Apply Raven topically to enjoy the cooling sensation of Wintergreen and Peppermint essential oils after a long day or tough workout.

Drop Raven onto your shower floor and let the oil and the steam open your airways.

Make a steam pot with hot water and a few drops of Raven. Place a towel over your head and breathe deeply to open the airways.

Whip up a DIY Chest Rub:
  • ½ cup solid coconut oil
  • 10-20 drops Raven or R.C.
  • 10 drops Melrose
  • Optional: 10 drops Thieves Vitality
Diffuse R.C. and breathe in the clarifying aroma on stuffy indoor days, after school, while sleeping, or while showering.

Add 3–5 drops of Melrose to your daily moisturizer to reduce the appearance of weather-worn skin.

Dilute and apply Melrose to skin that needs some TLC.

Make a Pavement Spray to use before applying a bandage:
  • 2 oz spray bottle
  • 20 drops Melrose
  • Fractionated coconut oil or other liquid carrier oil
Get a boost of immune support during the cold season by taking a few drops of Thieves Vitality in the morning and evening. Add a drop to a mug of hot tea, place Thieves Vitality in an empty capsule with olive oil, or drop it under your tongue as desired.

Support your body's natural flow of energy with help from EndoFlex Vitality. Place a couple drops in an empty capsule and take daily.

Apply EndoFlex over the throat and lower back morning and evening.

Add JuvaFlex Vitality to your morning smoothie to support your daily wellness routine.

Apply JuvaFlex Vitality over the liver in the morning and evening.

Take DiGize Vitality at breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all-day digestion support.

Make a Digestion Roller (10mL) to use on your belly when needed:
  • 30 drops DiGize
  • 15 drops Raven
  • Carrier of choice
Want to try Golden Touch 1 Collection but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

How to Use Dec's Gifts with Purchase - 2023

How to use December's
Gifts with Purchase

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

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

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

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

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

Frankincense Essential Oil

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

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

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

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

Copaiba Essential Oil

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

Use Copaiba in your daily health routine!

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

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

Make this Bedtime Bath Soak for a spa-inspired evening routine
Whip up a Sweet Dreams Linen Spray. To an 8 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Copaiba, Tangerine, & Lavender
  • Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.
  • Spray onto linens, pjs, stuffed animals, etc. 
Try this Wind Down Foot Scrub as a treat for tired feet before bed.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops Copaiba
  • 5 drops Eucalyptus
    Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize! 
Try this DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (not just hands!)
  • ½ cup Organic Olive Oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • ½ cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 Tbsp shea butter
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 40 drops essential oils: Copaiba, Patchouli, Frankincense, Lavender, alone or in combination
  • Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
    Step 1 - Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
    Step 2 - Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
    Step 3 - Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.
Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap.
Add Copaiba to your beauty and self care routine. Use Copaiba in a DIY Toner Roller. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 15 drops each Frankincense, Tea Tree, Manuka, Copaiba and Lavender
  • Fill with organic witch hazel
Add one drop each of Frankincense + Copaiba to your palm when you put your carrier oil/moisturizer on your face in the morning or at night. Or make a Daily Glow Serum. To a 2 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • 20 drops each of Frankincense and Copaiba
  • Top with your carrier of choice. 
Diffuse this calming earthy oil to create a serene atmosphere:
  • Marshmallow Latte - 3 drops Copaiba, 4 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Nutmeg
  • Bedtime Blues - 4 drops each Copaiba, Lavender, & Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Take A Moment - 3 drops Copaiba, 3 drops Nutmeg, 2 drops Clove, 2 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Vanilla

Longevity Vitality Essential Oil Blend

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

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

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

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

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

Thieves Essential Oil Blend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cedarwood Essential Oil

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

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

Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Gift with Purchase! - Dec 2023


December's gifts with Purchase


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

Here's how it works. You order the products you use all the time - household cleaning products, shampoo and bath gel, toothpaste and mouthwash, and all your favorite oils. Each time you hit a specific tier, a free gift is added to your order!! Win win! 

How Does it Work?

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we'd be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up in my mailbox with fun freebies inside. Just make sure to order a minimum of 50 PV to get your Loyalty Rewards!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the December's 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from December's Gift with Purchase in this season of all things cozy.

For more details and ways to use these amazing products, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing these Winter Wonderland Diffuser Recipes in December.

During the month of December

With a Loyalty Order order of 100 PV or more, you will a free 15 mL Cedarwood essential oil.

Cedarwood essential oil, 15 mL

To escape the cold, apply Cedarwood essential oil to your skin to soothe and moisturize. This oil is also wonderful for helping overtired brains and bodies relax into a night of sweet sleep!

Check out this spotlight blog post for more details about Cedarwood essential oil.

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

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

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with these favorite holiday and wellness products and get ALL of these for FREE: Cedarwood, Thieves, Longevity Vitality, Copaiba, and Frankincense. PLUS you'll get at least 30 points (up to 75!!) to use as product credits!


190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more, you will receive a free 5 mL Longevity Vitality essential oil blend. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free 15 mL Thieves essential oil blend and all of the above.


Warm up any tea this winter with a few drops of Longevity Vitality essential oil blend. Use this combination of Thyme, Orange, Clove, and Frankincense to help support normal immune function – it is a health powerhouse!

Check out this spotlight blog post for more details about Longevity essential oil.


Apply and diffuse Thieves all season long! This blend is our go-to for all things immune so get it on and around you as much as possible. Added bonus? It smells like the holiday season!

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

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250 PV order or more, you will receive 15 mL Copaiba essential oil and all of the above.


Get set to shine with Copaiba essential oil. Apply it topically to promote the appearance of a youthful, radiant glow, and use it to calm any skin that needs calming. Copaiba is also wonderful to add to other blends to enhance their effects!


300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a free 15 mL Frankincense essential oil and all of the above!


With its grounding and calming aroma, this precious oil was historically used to increase spiritual awareness and beautify skin. Apply it as part of your beauty routine or to any skin that needs some TLC. Diffuse alone or with Lavender to promote a calm environment. Also, add this oil to your wellness rollers and respiratory blends!

As one of my favorite blends to support my mental health, this blog posts tells you all about this supporting essential oil.

Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!

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

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

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

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

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

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

2023 Holiday Handbook

The Holiday Handbook

Fill your diffuser with Vanilla & Christmas Spirit and grab a mug of Peppermint cocoa because it's time to get festive! No matter what holiday (if any!) you celebrate this time of year, these fun and festive recipes, DIYs and diffuser blends are certain to create a cozy, welcoming winter home. Doing some gifting? We also have some great wellness-focused and handmade gift ideas for you too!

Fun & Festive DIYs

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

Under The Mistletoe Breath Spray

This little bottle will be your mistletoe BFF!! Perfect to pack in your purse, backpack or even stash in your car, this simple breath spray will have your breath feeling fresh whenever you need it!
  • 10 mL glass spray bottle
  • 3 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
  • 2 drops Spearmint Vitality essential oil
  • 1 tsp Thieves Mouthwash, optional
  • Filtered water
  • Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth as desired! 
Candy Cane Lip Scrub
This simple lip scrub is perfect for all your mistletoe moments this season!
  • 5 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
  • 5 drops Vanilla oleoresin 
  • 1/4 Cup White Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil*
    Combine essential oils and coconut oil, then add in sugar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel. Store in a glass jar!
    To make this extra special and creamy, whip the coconut oil in a stand mixer or handheld mixer until it is fluffy!
Winter Nights Holiday Body Scrub
If the North pole had a signature scent, this would be it! This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy winter scent is perfect for the season. Make it for yourself or package it up with a cute ribbon and gift it to a friend!
  • 1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 15 drops Winter Nights (or Northern Lights Black Spruce) essential oil blend
  • 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
    Mix Winter Nights & Vanilla with fractionated coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
    To use, massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with Young Living's Winter Nights Hand and Body Lotion. 
Peppermint Latte Coffee Scrub
This simple DIY is always a crowd pleaser and is great for winter hands, especially when followed with the Very Vanillamint Body Butter.
  • 1 cup organic ground coffee 
  • 1 cup cane sugar 
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin (or EOs of choice - Cardamom, Thieves, etc.)
  • Small glass jar(s)
    Mix coffee grounds and sugar together, then add melted coconut oil and essential oils. Mix well and place in a glass jar. Top with burlap and tie with twine and a sprig of fresh rosemary for a festive gift! 
Vanillamint Body Butter
There really is no substitute for the Very Vanillamint Set from Young Living, but if you missed out, then this DIY is your next best bet!
  • 8-12 ounce glass container glass container 
  • 1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil 
  • 1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
  • 1/2 cup organic jojoba oil 
  • 5 drops Spearmint essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 15 drops Vanilla essential oil
    Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then the essential oils, mixing as you add. Whip for about five minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become!
Easy DIY Bath Bombs
If you missed out on the new Sweet Maple and KidScents Bath Bombs or want to DIY-it for a custom scent, this recipe is for you! 
  • 1 cup baking soda 
  • 1/2 cup citric acid 
  • 2 Tbsp epsom salt 
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 20-30 drops essential oil(s) of choice*
    Oil pairing ideas: Peppermint + Vanilla, Lavender + Peppermint, Lavender + Vanilla, Eucalyptus + Lemon, Believe + Vanilla, Gratitude + Tangerine
  • 1 tsp water or more if necessary
  • Silicone molds or large ice cream scoop
    Step 1 - In a large bowl combine baking soda, citric acid, and epsom salts. Stir well.
    Step 2 - In a smaller bowl combine coconut oil and essential oil. Slowly whisk wet ingredients into dry. It should reach a crumbly consistency.
    Step 3 - Your mixture is ready when you can mold it into a shape and it sticks without coming apart. If it is too crumbly, add in water, 1 tsp at a time. Mixture should be dry but able to hold a shape. To shape your bath bombs either pack them into your molds or a large ice cream scoop. Leave in the molds overnight, then remove carefully and place on a baking sheet to dry.

Cozy Home Holiday

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

Winter Wonderland Thieves Cleaner
Are you ready for the easiest DIY that will fill your whole home with the scents of the season?! Say hello to this festive Thieves Household Cleaner recipe! All you need is Thieves Household Cleaner and either a bottle of Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights. This also makes the cutest gift. Put a festive glass spray bottle, a bottle of Thieves Cleaner, and a bottle of Christmas Spirit in a cute basket for an instant gift!
  • To a 16 oz glass spray bottle add:
  • 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 10 drops of Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights essential oil blend
  • Fill with filtered water
  • Option to add 10 drops of Vanilla as well for an extra cozy boost.
DIY Room Sprays
This simple DIY will make your home feel cozy and makes a lovely gift paired with a fresh rosemary plant, festive dish towel, Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap or a fresh fir wreath!
  • Winter Solstice - 10 drops each Thieves + Idaho Blue Spruce + Vanilla 
  • Holly Jolly - 10 drops each Tangerine + Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights
  • Silent Night - 10 drops each Lavender + Frankincense + Valor
  • Baking Cookies - 10 drops each Thieves + Vanilla
  • Frosted Forest - 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 5 drops each Pine + Cedarwood + Peppermint
  • Twisted Peppermint - 10 drops each Peppermint + Vanilla + Ylang Ylang
  • Add essential oils to a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel & top with water! Spritz on all the things! 
Winter Wonderland Tree Spray
Here is a spray that you can spritz on your trees, garlands (fresh or artificial!) and stockings to make things smell festive and cozy.
  • To 2 oz spray bottle, add:
  • 20 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce 
  • 10 drops of Cedarwood 
  • 7 drops of Orange 
  • 5 drops of Cinnamon
    Fill the bottle with witch hazel, vodka or water and shake before each spray. Spritz  everywhere for a festive tree scent. 
DIY Chai Spice & Candy Cane Forest Hand Soaps
We can't get enough of creating custom hand soap scents. These are a fun way to cozy up your home, make great host gifts and are simple to whip up to accompany the changing of the seasons - Chai Spice is lovely for the Thanksgiving season and Candy Cane Forest is wonderful for winter or holidays! 
  • Foaming hand soap bottle or recycle a YL one!
  • 2 Tbsp Liquid Castile Soap 
  • 20 drops essential oils*
    • Chai Spice: 6 drops Cardamom + 4 drops Cinnamon Bark + 4 drops Clove + 4 drops Ginger + 2 Vanilla
    • Candy Cane Forest: 10 drops Peppermint + 5 drops Vanilla + 5 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 1 tsp Vitamin E oil 
    Add essential oils, Vitamin E oil and Castile Soap to the bottle, then top with water leaving 1" at the top
Holiday Spice Wool Dryer Balls
There's something about the smell of warm fresh laundry fresh from the dryer - especially when combining Thieves Laundry Soap and essential oil infused wool dryer balls! 
  • Organic wool dryer balls
  • Essential oils of choice: Christmas Spirit, Peppermint + Vanilla, Cinnamon Bark + Orange, Stress Away + Peppermint, Cardamom & Orange
  • Add 4-5 drops of essential oils to each dryer ball.
  • Let the dryer balls air dry for about an hour or to speed up the process you can dry them alone. This will allow the oil to absorb into the wool and not transfer to your clothes. 
  • When it's time to dry your clothes - toss the dryer balls into the dryer with your clothing. Refresh the oils every 4-5 loads or more often if you prefer a stronger scent.
Scented Holiday Cards
This simple holiday hack will give your family and friends (and your post carrier!) an instant jolt of goodness retrieving your cards from the mail!
  • Printed Holiday Cards
  • Envelopes
  • A gallon zip lock bag
  • Cotton balls or pads
  • Your favorite essential oils! We recommend Christmas Spirit, Joy, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Orange or any combination!
  • Place a few drops of oil on a cotton ball or pad, oil side down in a zip lock bag. Add your cards to the bag and zip closed overnight. 
DIY Oil Infused Bottle Brush Trees
Give your bottle brush trees a little something extra this year - infuse them with festive essential oils! 
  • Large pitcher or jar (big enough for your trees)
  • Distilled water
  • Witch hazel 
  • Oils of your choice! We love Believe, Christmas Spirit, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Winter Nights, Orange or Pine
  • Bottle brush trees 
    Fill the jar or pitcher almost full of water and add a splash of witch hazel. Add about 20-30 drops of oil and stir with a silicone or metal spoon. Hold your tree upside down for about a minute in the water, then take it out and let it air dry! 
Spiced Orange & Cranberry Garland
This is one of our favorite things to do every year. It is beautiful, smells amazing, adds a festive touch to any room and is so easy to make!
  • About 5 oranges or a mix of oranges, clementines and grapefruit for varied sizes and colors
  • Essential oils: Christmas Spirit, Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla, Clove, Believe, Thieves
  • Fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks
    Step 1 - Slice your oranges in circles to ¼ to ½ inch in thickness and arrange them on a non-stick surface or parchment paper. Pour 2-3 drops of essential oils on each slice, then set them in a cool oven and turn the temperature onto the lowest setting your oven will allow. (If your oven does not go below 300, set it there and use a wooden spoon to prop the oven open slightly and allow some heat to dissipate.)
    Step 2 - Leave the slices in the oven for about 5 hours, then shut the oven off and leave the oranges in there overnight or until completely cool. They will be fairly dry, but will continue to dry out over time. You don't want to over dry them in the oven because they can start to burn!
    Step 3 - Once they are dry, string them with some twine, alternating with a few varying sized slices and a cranberry or two, a tied cinnamon stick, whatever you like! Hang them in your home for some delicious smelling holiday cheer!

Festive Diffuser Blends

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

Popular Winter Candle Dupes

It's not just visible decorations that evoke warm, welcoming winter feelings, it's the scents as well - cinnamon, spruce, orange, and spice. We ditched the toxic candles for oils years ago, so here are our top 10 candle-inspired favorites!

  • Mulled Cider - 4 Christmas Spirit + 2 Grapefruit + 2 Clove + 3 Bergamot
  • Fresh Balsam - 4 Idaho Balsam Fir + 3 Cedarwood + 2 Eucalyptus
  • Frosted Cranberry - 4 Cinnamon Bark + 4 Stress Away + 3 Ylang Ylang
  • Twisted Peppermint - 4 Peppermint + 3 Idaho Balsam Fir + 3 Vanilla
  • Marshmallow Fireside - 4 Stress Away + 2 Clove + 2 Nutmeg + 2 Lemon + 2 Peppermint
  • Tree Farm - 3 Northern Lights Black Spruce + 4 Idaho Blue Spruce + 2 Pine + 3 Bergamot
  • Tis the Season - 4 Frankincense + 3 Cinnamon Bark + 3 Orange
  • Fireside - 4 Patchouli + 2 Tangerine + 3 Vetiver + 2 Orange
  • Candy Apple Fruitcake - 4 Christmas Spirit + 3 Orange + 2 Peppermint + 3 Vanilla
Diffuser Blends for Gatherings

It's the season of gatherings and get togethers, so fill your diffusers with any of these blends to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests! 

  • Warm Welcome - 2 drops each Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Orange, Clove, & Cinnamon Bark
  • Powder Room - 5 drops Bergamot + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Nutmeg + 1 drop Clove 
  • Fireside Chats - 4 drops Ylang Ylang + 4 drops Vetiver + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • Around the Table - 4 drops Joy + 4 drops Orange + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • Grandma's Kitchen - 4 drops Christmas Spirit + 4 drops Lemon + 2 drops Stress Away
  • Goodbye Hug - 4 drops Lavender + 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 2 drops Orange 
Holiday Movie Diffuser Blends

Colder weather and cozy homes are the perfect thing for curling up by the fire with your favorite movie. Try one of these holiday movie inspired blends! 

  • Elf - 4 drops each Vanilla, Orange, & Peppermint
  • It's a Wonderful Life - 4 drops Frankincense, 6 drops Joy
  • Miracle on 34th Street - 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Orange, 3 drops Vanilla
  • The Polar Express - 4 drops each Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, & Lemon
  • Charlie Brown Christmas - 2 drops Wintergreen, 4 drops Cinnamon Bark, 3 drops Vanilla, 3 drops Orange
  • Christmas Vacation - 4 drops each Stress Away, Peppermint, & Vanilla
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas - 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Spearmint, 5 drops Vanilla
  • Home Alone - 3 drops each Clove, Vanilla, Cardamom, & Orange
  • Love Actually - 4 drops each Joy, Bergamot, & Orange
  • The Holiday - 6 drops Christmas Spirit, 4 drops Vanilla
  • The Family Stone - 4 drops each Frankincense, Peppermint, & Vanilla

Roller Blends for a Wonderful Winter

How about a few happiest holiday rollerball recipes?! Make these for yourself and make a few for some friends. Take a minute to make up some rollerballs so that you have them on hand when you need them! All recipes are for a 10 mL roller bottle. Add essential oils and top with a carrier oil - our favorite is Young Living's V-6 vegetable complex oil! Option: up the drops of oil for a stronger scent.

  • Gather Roller (A great perfume for gatherings + sharing with friends.)
    10 drops Lavender, 8 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 7 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark 
  • All is Calm Roller (Great for a peaceful night of sleep! Roll onto temples & wrists.)
    10 drops each Lavender, Vanilla, Valor
  • Joy to the World Roller (Wear this as perfume on your neck or wrists to combat the hustle & bustle of the season.)
    10 drops each Joy, Tangerine, White Angelica, 5 drops Vanilla 
  • Do You Believe Roller (A lovely, festive perfume blend that supports all the emotions this time of year can bring.)
    15 drops Believe, 10 drops each Idaho Grand Fir, Lavender, Tangerine. 
  • Winter Wellness Roller (Stay well this holiday season, roll this on spines and bottoms of feet daily.)
    15 drops each Thieves, Lemon, Frankincense, 10 drops Oregano or ImmuPower
  • Planes, Trains & Automobiles Roller (This roller is your best friend if the motion of travel makes your belly dance!)
    15 drops each Peppermint, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Radiata.
  • Easy on the Eggnog Roller (Upset tummies from too much sugar around the holidays? Roll this one right on around the belly button!)
    15 drops each DiGize, Peppermint, Lemon
  • Son of a Nutcracker Roller (Too much wine at the holiday party last night? Roll this on your temples and back of neck!)
    15 drops M-Grain, 10 drops each Peppermint, Panway, 1 dropperful CBD Drops.

Festive Food & Drink

Whether you are hosting family and friends, having a night at home with your family or just want a little something fun and festive in yoru day, try out these delicious food and drink recipes!

Peppermint Brownies
This might be the simplest essential oil recipe ever... Just add 4-5 drops of Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil to your mix (or from scratch recipe!) after you add the wet ingredients and bake as directed. Once cooled - use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to create fun shapes. Optional to top with a layer of chocolate frosting (with or without a few drops of Peppermint Vitality) or powdered sugar. These are fun to make for parties, neighbors or just because!

Peppermint Mocha
  • 2 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso
  • 2 cups milk of your choice 
  • ¼ cup cacao powder (you can also use 2T cocoa powder + 3 oz dark chocolate chopped)
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
  • 3-4 drops Peppermint Vitality
    Step 1 - Pour milk into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk in the cacao powder (or whatever chocolate you're using) and the maple syrup. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, whisking as needed until smooth.
    Step 2 - Remove from the heat and when slightly cooled add 2 drops of Peppermint Vitality (the flavor is bold, so start with 2 drops and add more if you want!)
    Step 3 - Place the peppermint cocoa mixture and the coffee in a Vitamix or other high-powered blender (or use a handheld frother), and blend on medium speed for 30 seconds until frothy. Divide into 4 mugs, top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or both!
Eggnog Chai
  • Chai Tea Bag & water to prepare it
  • ½ cup eggnog
  • 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
  • 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
  • Ground Cinnamon
    Step 1 - Prepare Chai Tea according to directions. Heat eggnog on the stove or in the microwave until it's hot to your liking. Once the tea is prepared the eggnog is heated, combine in a mug and let cool slightly, then add a drop of Nutmeg Vitality. Use a hand-held frother, blender or electric milk frother to combine.
    Step 2 - This serves one, so you can double or triple if you need to, top with a sprinkle of Ground Cinnamon and enjoy! You could easily make this with coffee and can add sweetener to taste like honey or maple syrup if you want.
Homemade Hot Cocoa
'Tis the season for Jack Frost nipping at your nose! Wind down and warm up with your favorite mug brimming with homemade hot chocolate. You can add any Vitality oil to your recipe, but these three are our favorites - Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa, Lavender Hot Cocoa, and Peppermint Hot Cocoa! Or whip up some Mexican Hot Cocoa for a festive twist!

Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa
  • 4 cups milk of your choice
  • 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
  • 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality essential oil
  • 1 drop Clove Vitality essential oil
Lavender Hot Cocoa
  • 4 cups milk of choice
  • 8 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tsp honey, or more to taste
  • 4 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
  • 4 cups milk of your choice
  • 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tsp honey, or more to taste
  • 2 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
Champurrado Mexican Hot Cocoa
  • 4 cups milk of your choice
  • ½ cup honey or agave
  • 2 Mexican chocolate tablets
  • ¾ cups masa harina (corn flour)
  • 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
  • 2 drops Orange Vitality essential oil
For all recipes:
Heat all ingredients, except the oils, in a pot over the stove, until just hot. Don't boil. Remove from heat, add the essential oils and stir to combine. Serve in your most festive mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, a candy cane, or all of the above!!

Holiday Mocktails
If you're having a party this season, these mocktail recipes are sure to impress! Family and guests will be so smitten with their look and taste that they won't even miss the alcohol!

NingXia Red Rosemary Mule
  • 2 ounces NingXia Red
  • 6 ounces ginger beer
  • 1 drop Rosemary Vitality
  • Rosemary sprig
  • Pour all ingredients into a copper mug full of crushed ice. Stir well to mix and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
Holiday Mary
  • Lemon wedges
  • Sea salt
  • 6 ounces tomato juice
  • 1 drop Black Pepper Vitality
  • Toothpick swirl of Lime Vitality
  • Toothpick swirl of Celery Seed Vitality
  • Toothpick swirl of Lemon Vitality
  • 1 drop hot sauce
  • Celery stick (optional)
    Step 1 - Salt the rim of a highball or old-fashioned glass. Fill with ice and set aside.Squeeze a lemon wedge into a shaker and drop it in.
    Step 2 - Add tomato juice, Vitality oils, a dash of hot sauce to taste, and ice to the shaker. Shake gently to mix. Strain into prepared glass and garnish with celery or your favorite Bloody Mary toppings.
    (The toothpick method allows you to get a more subtle flavor with the Vitality oils. Simply dip a toothpick in the oil and swirl through your ingredients.)
Cranberry Mojito
  • Mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice
  • 1 drop Peppermint Vitality
  • 1 drop Lime Vitality
  • Splash of cranberry juice
  • 1 can NingXia Zyng
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Lime wedges
    Step 1 - In a tall, sturdy glass, place a few mint leaves, the sweetener, a squeeze of lime, Peppermint Vitality, and Lime Vitality. Use a muddler to crush the leaves & combine the flavors. Add ice to the glass. Pour a splash of cranberry juice and stir.
    Step 2 - Fill glass to the top with NingXia Zyng. Garnish with cranberries, more mint leaves, and a lime wedge.
NingXia Red Punch
  • 1 bottle NingXia Red
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • ¼ cup honey or simple syrup
  • Sliced apples
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Cinnamon sticks
    Step 1 - In a punch bowl, pour NingXia Red, apple cider, pomegranate juice, and honey. Add fruit and cinnamon sticks. Mix well.
    Step 2 - Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. The longer the fruit soaks in the liquid, the more the flavors will combine.
    Step 3 - Serve in short glasses garnished with more apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon stick stirrers.
Spiced Cinnamon Cider
A steaming mug of cider is the perfect remedy to cold, wintry days. Serve it after a day of sledding or an evening of caroling to warm up guests from the inside out.
  • 8 cups apple juice or cider
  • 4 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 9 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
  • 6 drops Cardamom Vitality
  • 4 drops Clove Vitality
  • 4 drops Nutmeg Vitality
  • 3 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality
  • Sliced oranges
  • Cinnamon sticks
    Add all ingredients to a large pot and stir to combine. Heat until simmering. Simmer for 30 minutes. Serve warm in a mug. Garnish with sliced oranges and cinnamon sticks.

Holiday Gifting

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

Pro Tip: Buy a 3 pack of foaming hand soap, the Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm Set, or the Sweet Maple Bath Bomb set to save money and time! Three gifts in one when you separate the sets!
  • Lavender Essential Oil + Eyelash Curler
  • Lime Vitality + Cocktail Shaker
  • Peppermint Vitality + Coffee Mug +/- Homemade Powdered Cocoa Mix 
  • Gentle Baby + Swaddle Blanket
  • Purification Essential Oil Blend + Wool Dryer Balls 
  • Cinnamon Bark + Festive Tea Towel 
  • Thieves Essential Oil Blend +Loose Leaf Tea 
  • Rosemary Vitality + Olive Oil +/- Measuring Cups or Spoons
  • Lemon Vitality + Glass Water Bottle
  • Peppermint Essential Oil + Cork Yoga Mat 
  • Stress Away Roll-on + Good Book or Movie
  • Joy Essential Oil Blend + Diffuser Jewelry
  • Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend + Ornament
  • Winter Nights or Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap + Fresh Rosemary plant
  • Sweet Maple Bath Bomb + Cozy Socks or Slippers +/- Lip Balm
  • Lip Balm + Beanie or Headband

Simple Crafts for the Holidays

Whether your kiddos are coming out of school for a few weeks or you just want some simple, fun activities for the season, here are some of our favorite festive crafts to do together this season!

Clay Leaf Dish

This simple craft gets everyone outdoors and can even be a school project with just a little imagination! It makes a lovely oil tray or a handmade gift.
  • Air dry clay 
  • Craft paper 
  • Rolling pin
  • Craft paint (we like the metallic colors!) + brushes
  • Modge Podge gloss or other sealer 
  • Various leaves from your yard
    Step 1 - Cut out a piece of air dry clay, then roll it out onto craft paper to about 1/2 inch thick, making sure your leaf will fit. Then, press your leaf (vein side down) onto the clay. Remove the leaf from the clay, and cut around the outline with a knife, then remove the excess clay from around your imprint.
    Step 2 - Go around the perimeter of the leaf and gently press the sides up and in to create a small edge. Allow the clay to air dry and harden on a baking rack for 24 hours.
    Step 3 - Paint! Once the paint is dry, cover with a coat of Modge Podge gloss, then dry for 24 hours. After the sealer is dry, have your children sign the back and write the year. 
Essential Oil Infused Play Dough
This is a fun one to get your children to make with you OR to make and surprise them with after school!
  • 2 cups flour (can use gluten-free if desired)
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 5 drops essential oil: Lavender, Peace & Calming, Tangerine, Believe 
  • Natural food coloring, optional
    Step 1 - Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, oil, and water in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the dough has reached the right consistency.
    Step 2 - Let cool, split into 3 balls, and knead in essential oils and optional food coloring until it is distributed evenly throughout each ball of playdough. Store in airtight container.
We hope you enjoy this Holiday Handbook. May your days be merry and bright!

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

Whimsical Holiday Collection

Shop the Whimsical Holiday Collection

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

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


New Product!

Sandalwood Boswellia Firming Cream

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

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

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

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

Limited Time Products, Collections, & Sets

Candy Cane Wishes Salt Scrub and Body Butter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

Home Is Where the Hygge Is Set

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whimsical Cleaning Collection

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




Whimsical Spray Bottle

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







Diffuser Charging Pad

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





Whimsical All-In Collection

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


Returning Seasonal Favorites!

Blissful Lips Lip Balm Set

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

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


Christmas Spirit essential oil blend, 15 mL

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







Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap, 3 pk

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






Evergreen Essence essential oil blend, 15 mL
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If you have ever wanted to bring the peace, tranquility and aroma of an evergreen forest to your space, then this is the blend for you!! Evergreen Essence essential oil blend is formulated with various conifer oils, including Pine, White Fir, Spruce, Black Pine, Idaho Blue Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Scotch Pine, and Pinyon Pine. This combination feels like walking through a snow-draped forest!!



Simplified by Jacob & Kait Winter Collection

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

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

Sweet Maple Bath Bombs

Indulge in a relaxing moment with these warm, inviting bath bombs that are the perfect way to wind down after a long day! The sweet maple scent is a mix of Tahitian tamanu and Vanilla oleoresin from Madagascar that blends with warm notes from Cassia, Nutmeg, and Clove plus a light twist of sweet Lemon - perfect for the cooler weather!


Dates & Things to Know

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

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

Fall Spice Diffuser Blends - October 2023

Fall Spice Diffuser Blends

Citrus and spruce and spice - all the things that Autumn needs - are right here at your fingertips! Grab some of these favorite festive blends and fill your home with the aroma of the season all while supporting your immune systems and cleansing the air!

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

Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends to celebrate the autumn.

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

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

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

Happy diffusing!!

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

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

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

Fall Wellness Box - Sept 2023

Fall Wellness Box

I don't know about you, but I need an easy button! One of my favorites is known as the Fall Wellness Box. Simply choose an area of health to work on or a lifestyle need that fits your home and family, add the products to your subscription to earn Loyalty Rewards, and enjoy all the benefits of the amazing products you've chosen showing up on your doorstep each month!

Fall is such a lovely time of year, and we want to enjoy it to its fullest. These favorite products are wonderful for this season to help us fill our home with the warm, welcoming scents of autumn, enjoy the change in weather and focus on staying above the wellness line!

What's in the Box


Thieves is the oil that's always in season, but it is especially wonderful this time of year. Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils are warm and inviting and create a calm, cozy space. Plus, they are incredible for purifying the air and supporting the immune system! Thieves and Thieves Vitality are the same essential oil, so use this incredible blend on, in and around your body all the time.

  • Add a drop to honey and warm water to make ‘Thieves Tea' (you can also add herbal tea bags).
  • Dilute with olive oil in an empty vegetable capsule and use as a dietary supplement every day for overall wellness support in the Fall season.
  • Dilute and apply to the spine and bottom of the feet morning and evening.
  • Diffuse alone or with Tangerine, Raven, Lemon, Lavender or Frankincense.

This slightly spicy citrus oil is the perfect addition to any Autumn diffuser blend! Try it with Eucalyptus, Spruce or Christmas Spirit. Bergamot is also very uplighting to the mood and emotions and is very cleansing. It may also provide cardiovascular and general wellness support when taken internally.

  • Diffuse with Cinnamon Bark, Thieves, Nutmeg and/or Orange
  • Add to DIYs and Thieves Household Cleaner.

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil (Also comes in a Vitality option) (Spotlight)

If there were one scent to summarize Autumn it would be Cinnamon Bark! Spicy and reminiscent of baked goods, this oil is also incredibly supportive of the immune system and packs a great antioxidant punch. 

  • Dilute with a carrier oil, add to a vegetable capsule and take as a dietary supplement
  • Add to tea, hot chocolate, or coffee in place of ground cinnamon
  • Add a drop or two of Cinnamon Bark Vitality to your NingXia Red shot to create a “Hot Shot”
  • Diffuse to bring in the scents of the season! 

Like walking through a winter forest, this tree oil is a favorite for so many. It has a refreshing, grounding aroma that evokes a sense of fall and winter nostalgie. Idaho Grand Fir can be used to enhance yoga or meditation when diffused or inhaled and promotes the sensation of deeper breathing.

  • Diffuse to help cleanse the air, promote a sense of calm and invite in the scent of Autumn!
  • Add to bath salts, personal care DIYs and cologne/perfume rollers for a woodsy scent.
  • Use in all your fall crafts and projects!
Orange Essential Oil (Also comes in a Vitality option) (Spotlight)

The happiest of all the oils, Orange is a wonderful addition to ANY diffuser blend. Pair it with spice oils like Cinnamon Bark and Nutmeg, with Idaho Grand Fir and Lavender for sleep, or with Thieves for a great everyday blend. Orange is an incredibly uplifting oil that also inspires creativity!

  • Diffuse with Thieves, Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg or Idaho Grand Fir.
  • Add to personal care and cleaning DIYs.
  • Add 10 drops each Orange, Bergamot and Thieves to Thieves Household Cleaner for a seasonal twist!
Nutmeg Essential Oil (Also comes in a Vitality option) (Spotlight)

Nutmeg is an essential fall scent. Warm and welcoming, grounding and so good for our immune and adrenal systems! Nutmeg helps our bodies to manage stress responses naturally - something we need all the time but especially in the fall. Diffuse this oil for a pick me up anytime of day. Pair with Cinnamon Bark, Orange, Thieves, or Idaho Grand Fir!

  • Add to diffuser blends and seasonal DIYs.
  • Dilute with olive oil and place in an empty vegetable capsule to use as a dietary supplement for immune and adrenal support. 
  • Add to NingXia Red for a spicy twist.

Ditch the powdered, sugary vitamin C packets for this nutrient-dense option! Super C Chewable supports immune, respiratory, and circulatory health through orange essential oil and a broad range of fruit powders - camu camu, acerola, cherry, rose hip and more. These ingredients provide polyphenols, carotenoids, and optimal amounts of vitamin C to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity. Because your body cannot manufacture vitamin C, you can benefit by consuming this powerful antioxidant daily!

  • Take 1 chewable tablet 3 times daily or as needed. Take daily or when additional vitamin C is desired.


Super Vitamin D is an incredible source of vitamin D that helps support bone growth and healthy muscle AND plays a key function in respiratory health, supports innate and adaptive defense mechanisms, and the immune system overall. Vitamin D is also critical for mood and hormone regulation! Young Living's Super Vitamin D is a small, dissolvable tablet infused with lemon balm extract and Lime Vitality essential oil for even more health benefits.

  • Take 2 tablets daily with food. Place in mouth and allow to dissolve for 5−10 seconds, then chew for optimal results.
  • Note: each tablet contains 1000IU of Vitamin D.

Conquer your seasonal cold the natural way! Conventional chest rubs are full of synthetic ingredients and low-quality ‘natural' ingredients. The 100% plant-based formula of Thieves Chest Rub delivers over-the-counter strength with hands-free application for quick relief you can count on. Temporarily relieve cough and congestion with soothing aromatic vapors and a powerful combination of camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus. Thieves Chest Rub helps reduce coughing and is safe to use on family members ages 2 and up. It's a medicine cabinet must-have!

  • Rub a thick layer on chest and throat up to 3 times daily or as directed by a doctor. Keep clothing loose around throat and chest so vapors can reach nose and mouth.
ADDITIONAL FAVORITES:
Want to try these Fall Wellness Box essentials, 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 Sept's Gifts with Purchase - 2023

How to use September's
Gifts with Purchase


September is the first of the ‘ber' months – the height of all things fall and cozy season! We are welcoming this new season with open arms, ready to fill our homes with the scents of the season, up our wellness games to feel energized & keep the germs at bay, and be fully present in what IS so that we can make the most of it. Join us for it all!

Step into fall with some of our favorite health essentials for free!!! These favorites are great as we head back into school routines, cooler months and all.the.germs. Welcome the changing leaves, crisp mornings, and sweater weather with these fall wellness essentials!

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

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

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

Orange Vitality Essential Oil
 
Mix up your daily NingXia Red. Add 1-2 drops of Orange Vitality essential oil directly to your NingXia or make a spritzer with sparkling water:
  • 2-4 oz NingXia Red
  • Orange, Citrus Fresh, and/or Lemon Vitality (or any Vitality oil) 
  • and lots of ice.
Add a drop or two of Orange Vitality to your favorite herbal tea for a fresh twist.

Add some zest to your salads and marinades by adding a few drops of Orange Vitality to the mix. Try this simple Dijon Vinaigrette with Lemon, Orange, or even Citrus Fresh Vitality:
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp organic dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vingar
  • 2-3 drops Orange, Lemon, or Citrus Fresh Vitality
  • 1-2 tbsp honey or another sweetener to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
    Mix all ingredients well with a whisk and use as desired. Shake gently before use.
Soak up the last bit of summer with this Orange-infused Yogurt Dip for your organic berries. (Recipe adapted from Lauren Dunamway):
  • 6 oz blackberries
  • 6 oz raspberries
  • 2 pints blueberres
  • 2 lb strawberries
  • 6 oz vanilla yogurt (or plain)
  • 6 drops Orange Vitality
    Mix yogurt and Orange Vitality and use as a dip for the fruit or mix the fruit in the yogurt and refrigerate for an hour to chill, then enjoy.
Add a drop of Orange Vitality directly to your Thieves toothpaste for an extra bust. Orange and Orange Vitality essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, making it alkaline and not acidic. You can also add Orange Vitality to your Thieves mouthwash.

Orange Vitality is the exact same oil as Orange essential oil, simply labeled differently so it can be ingested. That means you can use Orange Vitality the same way you would Orange essential oil - in the diffuser and in all your favorite roller blends as well.

See the Orange Vitality Essential Oil Spotlight for TONS more ways to use this oil!

Nutmeg Vitality Essential oil

Nutmeg is an essential fall scent. Warm and welcoming, grounding and so good for our immune and adrenal systems! But it is SO much more than that. Nutmeg helps our bodies to manage stress responses naturally - something that everyone needs these days. Plus it is great for focus, energy, and vitality!

Add Nutmeg to your daily health and stress reduction routines.

Add to Thieves toothpaste or Thieves Mouthwash to freshen breath

Apply diluted to lower back and over the throat to support the endocrine system - thyroid, adrenals and other hormones.

Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Nutmeg to soothe muscles and support the adrenals. Add 10 drops to 1 cup epsom salt or magnesium flakes and soak in warm water.

Try this Revitalizing Sugar Scrub for an at-home spa night:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 15 drops Nutmeg
  • 10 drops Rosemary
    Combine all ingredients in a metal or glass container, use in the shower to exfoliate & moisturize! 
Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe.
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
  • 15 drops each Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Clove, & Vanilla
    Step 1 - Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk.
    Step 2 - Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.
Make this DIY Stress Recovery Serum. To a 4 oz glass dropper bottle, add:
  • Organic castor oil
  • 25 drops Nutmeg
  • 20 drops Clove
  • 20 drops Frankincense
  • 20 drops Rosemary
    Apply over the lower back every morning and before bed each evening!
Use Nutmeg to create a cozy home. Add Nutmeg to DIY Beeswax Jar Candles.

Drop Nutmeg onto cloths or cotton balls and place in air vents, bottoms of trash cans, closets, etc. Add Nutmeg to wool dryer balls for fresh, crisp laundry. 

Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc! To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add:
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 10 drops Nutmeg & Cinnamon Bark
  • 15 drops Tangerine
  • Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel
  • 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:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ cup Baking Soda
  • 30 drops essential oils (Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Vanilla would be so good!)
    To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry. 
Whip up a Fall Spice Thieves Cleaner. To a 16 oz glass spray bottle, add:
Use Nutmeg to soothe sore muscles and support the airways. Inhale or apply topically to the chest for an invigorating breathing experience.

Make a simple Sinus Massage Oil. To a 4 oz pump bottle, add:
Make this DIY Muscle Balm:
Diffuse this oil any time of day with citrus and other spice oils. Use Ylang ylang or Vanilla to add a little sweetness to the blend! Diffuse this lovely spice oil all season long:
  • Adrenal Love - 3 drops each Nutmeg, Rosemary, Frankincense, & Tangerine
  • Autumn Wreath - 3 drops Nutmeg, 4 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Vanilla
  • Vanilla Custard - 5 drops Nutmeg, 4 drops Vanilla, 2 drops Lemon
There's even more about Nutmeg on this Spotlight blog post.

Thieves Chest Rub

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief.
 
This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant based ingredients.

Plus the super easy to use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy.

Learn more about Thieves Chest Rub in this month's Ditch and Switch blog post.

Raven Essential Oil Blend

Diffuse Raven essential oil blend to create the aroma of a crisp winter forest in your home. Savor this unique blend of Ravintsara and four other bright, refreshing essential oils: Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, and Wintergreen.

Use Raven in your daily health & wellness routines.

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

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

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

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

Give your tired feet some love with this Spa Day Foot Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 
  • 5 drops Raven
    Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
Add Raven to your natural home care routine

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

Use Raven in your DIY Laundry Scent Booster:
  • To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add
  • 1 1/2 cup epsom salt 
  • 1/2 cup baking soda 
  • 30 drops Raven
    Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
    To use: add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Make a Mattress & Upholstery Spray to use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening:
Make a simple linen and upholstery spray - these are great for when the seasons change and air quality lowers!
Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:
  • 1 cup Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Citric acid 
  • ½ cup Cornstarch 
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 30-40 drops Raven
  • 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
  • Ice cube tray or candy mold
    Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
    Step 2 - In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
    Step 3 - Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
    Step 4 - Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
    Step 5 - Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
    To Use - When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.
  • ½ cup Organic uncooked rice 
  • ¼ cup Epsom Salt
  • 1 cup Dried lavender buds 
  • Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
  • 40 drops Raven or a mix of Raven, Lemon and Lavender
    In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.
    Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil
Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc!
  • To a 4 oz glass spray bottle add
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 40 drops Raven (can add Lemon too!)
  • Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel
  • Filtered water
  • Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.
More about Raven's background, key constituents, and Raven & Emotions on this Spotlight blog post.

NingXia Greens

Wellness made simple with NingXia Greens! This mushroom, fruit, and vegetable powder is a one-scoop solution to health and wellness.

  • Pack 2-3 servings of fruit and vegetables in every scoop
  • Delivers a powerful dose of antioxidants, vitamins, mineral, and other important phytonutrients
  • Contains 60+ nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, herbs, algae, and mushrooms
  • Supports a healthy immune system, digestive health, and boost of energy*
  • Features the MultiGreen property oil blend, which includes the powerhouse oil Melissa
  • Mix it up with these tips and tricks and recipes in the 2022 Convention Recipe Book
Make sure to watch these fun YouTubes - Introducing NingXia Greens & NingXia Greens: Superfood, Super Easy. And then read all about it on the NingXia Greens Spotlight blog post.

Now that you know how to use these Free Gifts with Purchase products and you want to get your hands on them, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

Gift with Purchase! - September 2023

September's gifts with Purchase



Step into fall with some of our favorite health essentials for free! These favorites are great as we head back into school routines, cooler months and all.the.germs. Welcome the changing leaves, crisp mornings, and sweater weather with these fall wellness essentials!

Here's how it works. You order the products you use all the time - household cleaning products, shampoo and bath gel, toothpaste and mouthwash, and all your favorite oils. Each time you hit a specific tier, a free gift is added to your order!! Win win!

How Does it Work?

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we'd be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore! I am ALL about boxes of safe, effective and healthy products showing up in my mailbox with fun freebies inside. Just make sure to order a minimum of 50 PV to get your Loyalty Rewards!

For some of our favorite ways to use these oils and products, check out the September's 'How to Use' blog post. Check out the goodies from September's Gift with Purchase as we close out summer and get ready for school.

For more details and ways to use these amazing products, check out this YouTube video from YL Corporate. Then get diffusing with these freebies with these Autumn Vitality Diffuser Recipes in September.

During the month of September

With a Loyalty Order order of 100 PV or more, you will a free 5 mL Orange Vitality essential oil.

Orange Vitality essential oil, 5 mL

What dish couldn't use a dash of orange? Sweet or savory, it's the go-to flavor for almost any fall recipe, including salad dressings, poultry, veggies, marinades, and baked goodies.

NOTE: for Loyalty orders only.

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

Create a Loyalty Rewards order with some of these fall favorites (most are in the Fall Wellness Box - all info is on this Spotlight) and get NingXia Greens, a glass cup, Raven, Orange Vitality, Nutmeg Vitality, and Thieves Chest Rub FOR FREE plus 35 points (up to 75!!) to use as product credits!


190 PV Orders

With an order of 190 PV or more, you will a free 5 mL Nutmeg Vitality essential oil. If your order is a Loyalty Order, you'll receive a free Thieves Chest Rub and all of the above.


Invite the warmth of fall into your baking and cooking with Nutmeg Vitality oil. Add it to your culinary creations to enhance the flavor of winter produce such as acorn squash, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin.

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



Embrace autumn adventures with Thieves Chest Rub! It works to temporarily relieve irritations of the common cold and support healthy breathing, all while suppressing coughs* with a hands-free application and no sticky residue, so you can take your morning walks and breathe in the fresh air with ease.

Note: Loyalty Orders only

250 PV Orders

With a 250PV order or more, you will receive free 15 mL Raven essential oil blend and all of the above.


Diffuse Raven essential oil blend to create the aroma of a crisp winter forest in your home. Savor this unique blend of Ravintsara and four other bright, refreshing essential oils: Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lemon, and Wintergreen.

So much more information about Raven is on this blog post.

300 PV Orders

With an order of 300 PV or more, you'll receive a NingXia Greens dietary supplement and all of the above!

NingXia Greens & Young Living-branded glass cup

Get your daily share of fruits and greens in a simple scoop of our NingXia Greens superfood powder into your daily drink. Sip in style during your commute, after your morning run, or weekend shopping from our 12-ounce Young Living-branded glass cup.

Read more about NingXia Greens on this Supplement Spotlight blog post. You can find more about other incredible, oil-infused supplements from Young Living, check out this Young Living Oil-Infused Supplement blog post.

Wonder how to use your Gifts with Purchase? Check out this blog post to see all the ways!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Back to School Handbook 2023

The 2023 Back to School Handbook

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

Keeping Everyone Healthy

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


Supplement Daily

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

Keeping Things Clean

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

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

Staying Focused

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

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

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

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

School Day Butterflies

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

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

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

Sweet, Sweet Sleep

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

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

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

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

School Day Blends

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

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

After School Fun

Pumpkin Pie Play Dough

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

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

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

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

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

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

We hope you enjoy this Back to School Handbook.

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

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

Make a Shift - Essential Solutions Kit

Make a Shift
Essential Solutions Kit


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

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

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

Make a Shift Essential Solutions Kit

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

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

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

Make a Shift - Happy, Healthy Home Kit

Make a Shift
Happy, Healthy Home Kit


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

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

Thieves essential oil blend, 15 mL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Products Released at Convention 2023

2023 Convention Product Launch

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



imageGreen Omega-3 Softgels (US Only)

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



imageImmugummies supplement (US Only)

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


imageDaily Prebiotic Fiber supplement (US Only)

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



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Simplified by Jacob + Kait Tropical Tango Lip Balm

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




imageSimplified by Jacob + Kait Tropical Tango Hand Cream

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



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Ignite Your Journey Essential Oil Blend

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



imageValor (Original Blend!!)

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


imageDEEP SPECTRA TECHNOLOGY

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

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

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

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

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


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

imageMake A Shift: Essential Solutions Kit

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

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

This kit offers a starter pack of the fan-favorite, super nutritious NingXia Red (daily wellness!) and NingXia Nitro (kick the brain fog) wolfberry drinks, as well some of the most popular Vitality oils (dietary oils) so you can give your everyday wellness a jumpstart! Find all about this kit on this blog post.
  • NingXia Red, 30 ct sachets
  • NingXia Nitro, 14 ct
  • Orange Vitality
  • Lime Vitality
Want to try these new Make a Shift kits, but don't know where to start, click here to get started.

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

The Travel Handbook 2023

The 2023 Travel Handbook

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

How to Travel with Oils

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

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

Quick Travel Hacks

Sometimes a good hack or two makes all the difference!

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

Top 10 Travel Essentials

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


Motion Sickness Tamers

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

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

Camping Necessities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Essentials

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


Wellness 101

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

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

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

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

The Summer Handbook 2023

The 2023 Summer Handbook

Hello summer. Warm weather, sunshine-filled days and vacations (or staycations) are on the agenda, and we are ready for it all - with our favorite oils and Young Living products in tow! Here are some of our best tips, tricks, recipes and DIYs for enjoying the summer months to the fullest.

Summer Skin

Two simple steps for getting that beach body:
1. Have a body.
2. Go to the beach.

Of course, it wouldn't hurt if our skin was smooth & glowing too right?! A few of our favorite summer body DIYS!

Margarita Body Scrub via Hello Glow
  • 1/2 cup salt (You can use regular salt, kosher salt or leftover margarita salt)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons tequila
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • A few drops of Lime EO
    Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until you have a paste. Add more olive oil if needed. Then scrub away in the shower. One note of caution – use the scrub before you shave, not after, because it might burn. The tequila and lime juice are natural antiseptics, the salt exfoliates any dead skin, and the olive oil adds lots of moisture! 
Grapefruit Body Smoothing Oil
  • Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil
  • Grapefruit Essential Oil
    In your hands, mix together one pump of Cel-Lite Magic + one drop of Grapefruit. Massage into legs and arms in a circular motion. Continue on any areas that need a little extra smoothing & get your beauty sleep! Be sure to shower before going out in the sun! 
DIY Summer Glow Serum
Ditch all the other moisturizers and serums because this one is the game changer! Apply morning and evening for healthy, glowing skin. (PS - CBD Beauty Boost has been nicknamed ‘Botox in a Bottle' so you know it's good!)
DIY Vitamin C Facial Toner
Vitamin C and Geranium are a dynamic duo when it comes to brightening the skin. Try out this simple toner as we head into the summer!
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 1&1/2 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. 
Moisturizing Oatmeal Soak
Sun and wind and heat can leave the skin needing a little extra moisture. Give your skin (and your whole self!) some TLC with a long, luxurious soak with these simple but effective ingredients.

Wellness 101

School may be out for the summer, but we aren't getting lax on our wellness routines. Summer is a great time to really focus on great daily wellness habits that we can continue when the colder months arrive! Here are five simple things we're dong everyday this summer to focus on true self-care and overall health.

Master Formula
Our favorite daily multivitamin that packs a HUGE nutritional punch and helps us work towards daily wellness. The prepackaged capsules make traveling with this supplement so easy, too. Check out the Master Formula Supplement Spotlight bog post for more on this daily favorite.

Daily Red (NingXia Red, that is!)
If there were only one habit that you can start or continue during the summer, a daily dose of NingXia Red would be it. This delicious supplement is a powerhouse of antioxidants and nutrients that we want for everyone in the family. Check out the NingXia Red Spotlight blog post for more on this incredible supplement.

Wellness Roller
This bend is something we use year round to help keep our immune systems on the go! We roll this blend over the lymph nodes, on the feet, or along the spine morning and evening year round, then us it more frequently as needed. To a 10 mL roller bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Thieves, Pine & Lemon
  • 20 drops each Geranium & Frankincense
  • fill with a carrier oil of choice
    Note: If you plan to be in direct sunlight, apply this somewhere your clothing will cover.
Diffusing 24/7
If we are awake (and even overnight too), our diffuser is on . Diffusing is such an incredible health habit. Not only will your home or office (and car too) smell amazing, you get the health benefits of breathing in the oils.

  • Start the morning off with Raven + Lemon to get everyone going and support the airways
  • Set the stage for a peaceful midday rest with Lavender + Grapefruit + Vanilla.
  • Bring the 'afternoon pick-me-up' vibes of a cup of coffee with Peppermint + Tangerine + Stress Away.
  • End your day with Thieves + Cedarwood to boost immunity and promote restful sleep.
Ditching and Switching
One of the biggest impacts you can have on your health is by ditching conventional products that are FULL of toxins and fragrance. Sadly these ingredients are often hidden or disguised by clever marking (greenwashing anyone?) or renamed as things that sound more natural. Here are a few simple swaps to make this summer.


Sweet Summertime DIYs

Mermaid Hair Salt Mist - For mermaid-inspired waves any day of the week! In a 4 oz. glass spray bottle, add:
  • Warm water 
  • 1 tsp fine grain sea salt
  • 1 tbsp fractionated coconut oil
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Grapefruit, Rosemary
    Mix water and salt gently, then add in remaining ingredients and shake to combine. Spray it in your hair after towel drying & get soft, beachy waves!!
Mermaid Hair Detangler Spray - for soft, smooth post-pool locks!
  • 1 bottle Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
  • 1 Tbsp Copaiba Vanilla Conditioner
  • 10 drops each Lavender, Rosemary, Grapefruit
    Add essential oils and conditioner to the bottle of Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol and shake well. Use after a shower as a detangler!
DIY Nail Polish Remover - a non-tox way to have pretty nails and toenails!
  • 2 oz glass dropper bottle
  • 2-3 drops each Grapefruit, Orange essential oils
  • 5-6 drops Lemon essential oil
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • White vinegar
    Add essential oils to the bottle, then fill the remaining amount of the bottle with 2/3 rubbing alcohol and 1/3 vinegar. Gently shake gently to mix. Add solution to a cotton pad and wipe your nails clean. Voila!

Fun in the Sun

'Tis the season for hot, sunshine-filled days, and we want to soak in every second of it while staying safe and health. Here are our top three necessities for safe, healthy fun in the sun.


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

Quick Tip - Make YL's Mineral Sunscreen application easy with this hack! Makes it even easier to apply, especially with kids by adding some to your hands and apply to the face.


LavaDerm After Sun Spray is your first aid kit BFF! LavaDerm brings relief from the pain and itching of minor burns, cuts, sunburns, scrapes, insect bites, or really any minor skin irritation. Whether or not your skin has seen a little too much sun or wind, this spray will help you feel soothed and refreshed. Apply after a day outdoors for a sigh of relief.

Quick Tip - If you need some relief ASAP and don't have any LavaDerm on hand, try this DIY After Sun Spray:

No one wants to come in from a wonderful day outdoors with tons of itchy bites from outdoor pests... and you won't have to with the Young Living Insect Repellent! This liquid formula effectively prevents mosquito, flea, and tick bits - so you can enjoy the great outdoors worry free.

This incredible formula is gentle enough for the little ones, yet effective. You can use an empty Thieves Surface Spray bottle for easy applications. It is also available as wipes, with makes application on the go super easy!

Grab the Insect Repellent bottle and make it into a spray for easy use:
  • Continuous spray bottle
  • Bottle of YL Insect Repellent
  • 3 tbsp fractioned coconut oil or ClaraDerm Spray
  • 20 drops Citronella essential oil
    Add all items to the spray bottle, but add the insect repellent last (it will not all fit!)
Quick Tip - If you live in a state that has shipping exclusions for the Insect Repellant, try the wipes! Still can't order because of limitations - add a spray top directly to your bottle of Citronella. Also try this DIY Outdoor Spray. To a small continuous spray bottle, add:
  • 25 drops each Citronella, Geranium, Lemongrass, & Lavender
  • 20 drops Eucalyptus Radiata & Tea Tree
  • V-6 Vegetable Oil or carrier of choice
    Note: if you want to use a larger bottle, simply double the recipe. Also, if you feel you need a stronger formula or are expertly susceptible to outdoor pests, add more Citronella, Lemongrass and/or Geranium.
Citronella, Lemongrass and/or Geranium!
DIY Itch Stick - for those times you forget your insect repellent! In a rollerball, combine 10 drops Purification, 10 drops Lavender, and 10 drops Lemon, and top with a carrier oil. Roll on bug bites & itches.

Quick tip! - Dining outside & want to keep the bugs away? Grab an outdoor fan, put a few drops of Citronella + Geranium on a clothespin (or two!) & attach to the front of the fan & you have yourself a giant outdoor diffuser!

Photosensitive Oils

Summer and citrus oils are synonymous, and we are all about using citrus oils this time of year. As always, we want to keep everyone healthy and safe, so make sure to separate application of citrus oils and exposure to sunlight. As a general rule, avoid direct UV exposure to an area where you applied citrus oils for a minimum of 12 hours, up to 48 hours.

WHY?
Citrus Oils (and some others) contain natural molecules that react with sunlight and cause sensitivity to the skin. All of the Young Living oils and blends that contain these compounds re labeled with a warming to avoid sun/UV light for 12 to 48 hours after applying.

Does that mean you have to put your beloved Grapefruit and Bergamot away for the summer? NO WAY! Just apply to areas that won't be exposed to the sun for at least 24 hours (basically under your clothes). And you can always diffuse.

Beach Essentials

Summertime and beach trips are synonymous, and we are ready for all the sunshine and sand. Here's what we're packing in our beach bags this year.

Quick tip - Easily remove all the sand from everyone's feet, legs, and hands with Seedlings Baby Wipes. We keep a pack in every bag for easy sand removal and clean, fresh hands.

NingXia Red Recipes


Daily Red is a thing in our household - everyone gets their NingXia Red every day! And whether we just want to mix thing up a bit or want a healthier alternative to conventional options, these NingXia Red recipes are favorites in our summer rotation.

Superfood Lemonade Popicles
These simple, delicious popsicles are a HUGE hit in our house, and my kids love to help make them. The best part is you can't mess them up. There isn't a specific amount of each ingredient needed, so just pour a little of each item into your mold and go.
Quick Tip - Heading out to the pool, beach or a hike? Simply freeze your NingXia packets overnight, then pack in a plastic bag and enjoy that afternoon as a cool, slushy-like treat.

Anytime NingXia Spritzers
Whether you're pool side, riding in the car or simply lounging on your couch or porch, this spritzer is the perfect companion. But be warned, your kids/friends/husband will want to setal it.
Go Red Electrolyte Replacement
Ditch the artificially flavored and colored electrolyte drinks and whip up your own with this simple recipe. You can also always grab the Lavender Lemonade or Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops for a quick electrolyte boost as well.
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 4 oz NingXia Red
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/8 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
  • 1-2 drops Young Living Vitality of choice: Tangerine, Orange, Lime, Citrus Fresh or Grapefruit
  • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    Mix all ingredients in a blender with some ice for one of the most refreshing drinks EVER. You could even do this without a blender - just throw everything in a shaker cup and enjoy.

Summer Blockbuster Diffuser Blends

Summertime movies on the lawn anyone? These blends are reminiscent of warm nights in the grass watching our favorite movies with our favorite people.

Sweet Magnolias - 4 drops Orange + 3 drops Vanilla + 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Lime
Emily in Paris - 4 drops Jasmine + 3 drops Tangerine + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Lime
Yellowstone - 4 drops 
Northern Lights Black Spruce + 3 drops Bergamot + 3 drops Vanilla + 2 drops Clove
Grease - 4 drops Stress Away + 3 drops Neroli or Orange + 4 drops Jasmine
The Sandlot - 5 drops KidPower (or Valor + Vanilla) + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 3 drops Lavender
Mama Mia - 4 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood (or Cedarwood) + 3 drops Lime + 3 drops Lemon + 2 drops Tangerine

Summer Abode

Give your home a summer refresh with these simple tips!

Summertime Citrus Thieves Cleaner
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
  • 15 drops each Orange, Bergamot, & Jade Lemon
  • 10 drops Palmarosa or Ylang ylang
  • Water
    Add cleaner and oils to a 16 oz glass spray bottle, then fill with water. Use for all your cleaning needs!
Seaside Breeze Room Spray
  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 15 drops each Lime, Rosemary, Lavender Bergamot
  • Splash of witch hazel
  • Filtered water
    Add oils, water and witch hazel to your spray bottle. Spray around the room, on curtains or carpet to freshen your home & make it smell like a beach house!
Flower Saver Hack
Bringing all those lilacs & hydrangeas inside from the garden? Try this hack! Put them in a vase of water with a sprinkle of sugar, a drop of Purification, and a penny to keep them fresher longer! Purification in the diffuser is also amazing in bathrooms, laundry rooms or anywhere that might get a little hot & stuffy in the summer heat!

We hope you enjoy this Summer 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

Essentials in April 2023

Spring Wellness Box Essentials

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

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

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

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

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

AllerZyme Capsules

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

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

Lavender, Lemon & Peppermint

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

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

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

R.C. Essential Oil Blend

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

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

Thieves Cough Drops

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

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

Thieves Household Cleaner

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

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

Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub

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

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

Lushious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap

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

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

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

 
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