As the holiday season rolls in, our homes fill with warmth, laughter, and often, various new products—from festive decorations to special cleaning supplies. While it's a season of joy, it can also be overwhelming, especially when you're trying to maintain a healthy home environment. Opting for non-toxic products during the holidays not only supports your wellness goals but also ensures that your celebrations remain stress-free and joyful.
Why Choose Non-Toxic Products?
1. Healthier Indoor Air Quality:
Traditional holiday products, like scented candles and aerosol sprays, often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can affect indoor air quality. To keep your home feeling fresh and your family breathing easy, choose non-toxic alternatives. Natural soy-based candles or essential oil diffusers can provide delightful aromas without compromising air quality.
2. Reduced Allergen Exposure:
With guests coming and going, keeping allergens at bay is crucial. Non-toxic cleaning products can help minimize exposure to harsh chemicals that can trigger allergies and irritate skin or respiratory systems, making your home a safer space for all.
3. Environmental Impact:
By choosing eco-friendly, non-toxic products, you're not only supporting your family's health but also contributing to environmental conservation. Many of these products use sustainable packaging and ingredients, reducing your holiday carbon footprint and fostering a sense of gratitude for the planet.
Easy Swaps for a Non-Toxic Holiday
1. Scent with Nature:
- **Swap:** Replace synthetic air fresheners and candles with an essential oil diffuser. Oils like lavender or peppermint can create a calming or invigorating atmosphere.
2. Clean Green:
- **Swap:** Use plant-based cleaning sprays or make a homemade mixture with vinegar and citrus peels to keep your home sparkling without the toxins.
3. Wrap It Right:
- **Swap:** Instead of traditional wrapping paper coated with chemicals, opt for brown kraft paper or reusable fabric wraps. Get creative with twine and dried orange slices for extra charm.
4. Decor Done Naturally:
- **Swap:** Choose decorations made from natural materials like wood, cotton, or wool. Pine cones, cinnamon sticks, and fresh greenery make for wonderful, safe decorations that also bring the outdoors inside.
5. Cook with Care:
- **Swap:** Opt for non-stick cookware alternatives that don't release harmful fumes when heated. Look for ceramic-coated or stainless-steel options that are both durable and non-toxic.
Making It Doable Today
Remember, small steps add up. Start by making one swap at a time and give yourself room to breathe as you adapt your holiday habits. Whether it's swapping out your cleaning supplies or choosing a few natural decorations, these changes can have a big impact on your wellness and stress levels during this bustling season.
As you transition to non-toxic living this holiday, relish in the peace of mind knowing you're offering your loved ones—and yourself—a healthier, more eco-conscious gift. Here’s to embracing joyful, stress-free celebrations that reflect care for both people and the planet.
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JUST A DROP OF ENVISION
- A lovely blend of Rose, Spruce, Orange, and more
- Makes a wonderful personal fragrance
- Has a calming, supporting aroma
- Supports emotional grounding and a futuristic view
- Encourages feelings of strength and faith
Envision is a blend of six amazing essential oils that can inspire you to release the fear of moving forward. When using this blend intentionally, you may feel a shift that allows you to envision and embrace a new future. Not only does it smell amazing, but Envision can be a powerful emotional tool that can help you tap into your creativity and intuition.
KEY INGREDIENTS
- ORANGE: Orange essential oil is an instant mood booster! This bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity, and it pairs well with floral oils like Rose and Geranium.
- LAVENDER: Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, and it adds an herbaceous aroma to this slightly woodsy mix! Lavender pairs well with both citrus and spruce, and it soothes the mind and body alike.
- BLACK SPRUCE: Black Spruce is like a walk through an evergreen forest on a crisp, cool day – gentle and welcoming, calming and grounding. This oil can be used during meditation or prayer to enhance your practice and inspire spiritual connection.
- SAGE: Traditionally used in clearing rituals, Sage essential oil has a bold, herbaceous aroma that can be used aromatically for this same purpose. This herbaceous oil is calming and soothing to the mind and emotions, and pairs well with citrus oils to round out the overall aroma.
- GERANIUM: Geranium is a wonderful companion for anxiety, stress, and even grief. It is calming and soothing to the spirit, but also uplifting to the emotions. Geranium is helpful in times of acute stress (a favorite for postpartum mamas!) or in times of grief.
- ROSE: Rose is a high frequency oil which helps regulate the mood and emotions and provides an uplifting, inspiring aroma. It is one of the most valuable oils, and adds even more mood support to this blend.
FULL INGREDIENT LISTPicea mariana (Black spruce) leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil Salvia officinalis (Sage) oil, Rosa damascena (Rose) flower oil
DAILY HABITS WITH ENVISION
- Add Envision to a bath soak, a perfume roller or diffuse it while journaling, meditating, or working towards your goals.
- Apply to the wrists for a stabilizing, peaceful energy and a lovely perfume.
- Diffuse or apply Envision topically for its aroma to offer feelings of creativity and resourcefulness.
- Add a drop to the palms of your hands, rub them together, and hold them up to your nose and inhale.
- Apply 1−2 drops to your forehead, edge of ears, wrists, neck, temples, feet, or desired location as needed to inspire clarity and intuition.
- Add a few drops to unscented body wash or epsom salts in your bath for a luxurious soak.
- Try this The Future is Bright roller blend:
- 10 drops of each: Envision, Valor, Tangerine
- Fill with carrier oil
- Roll onto your wrists, heart, neck as often as desired
- Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little TLC:
- ¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- 10 drops Envision
- Optional: 5 drops Tangerine
- Make this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup pure organic shea butter
- 1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil
- 20 drops Grapefruit
- 25 drops Envision
- Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk.
- 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.
- Use Envision to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts with a fresh, floral scent
- 1 Cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt
- 30 Drops Of Essential Oil(s)
- Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
- Silicone mold
- Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water. Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well. Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
- To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
- Make a refreshing room spray:
- 2oz glass spray bottle
- 20 drops Envision
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- Splash of witch hazel
- Fill with filtered water
- Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of floral whimsey to linens and upholstered surfaces:
- 2oz glass spray bottle
- Splash witch hazel
- 15 drops Envision
- 10 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Tangerine
- Filtered water
- Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a crisp, happy aroma to any area of your home.
- ½ cup uncooked rice
- ¼ cup High Quality Epsom Salt
- 1 cup dried lavender buds or rose petals
- Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
- 30-40 drops Envision
- 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 scent. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
- Add Envision to wool dryer balls for a floral, spring aroma.
- Use Envision in your homemade beeswax jar candles for a fresh springtime scent.
- Diffuse this fresh, floral oil with citrus or tree oils or use it to add sweet notes to your favorite diffuser blends:
- Goal Getter: 4 drops Envision, 3 drops each Valor, Lime
- Inspired: 5 drops Vanilla, 4 drops Envision
- Focused: 4 drops Envision, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Tangerine
In need of festive labels for your Young Living Thieves Cleaner during the Holiday season? Look no further! We have a complete set of labels ready for you to download, print, and use to showcase your essential oils in a stylish way. Don't miss out on this opportunity to add a touch of creativity to your cleaning routine.
Get your hands on these labels now by clicking on the provided link. To explore more about the benefits and uses of Thieves Household Cleaner, check out our detailed blog post, "All About Thieves Household Cleaner." With these resources, you'll have everything you need to elevate your cleaning experience and make it more enjoyable this Holiday season.
Read more...Discover the power of Thieves essential oil blend infused into Young Living's Thieves Household Cleaner! With its plant-based and naturally derived ingredients, this versatile cleaner is perfect for all your cleaning needs. Not only is it safe to use around children and pets, but it also provides an effective deep clean that lifts dirt, pet stains, dried-on food, and more. The concentrated formula means that one bottle can make up to 20 spray bottles of standard cleaner, making it an economical choice for your home. Use it as a general cleaner, degreaser, glass and mirror cleaner, or even as a sink and tile scrub for a sparkling clean home!
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Detox baths are a great way to support your body and give it some extra care. Whether you're feeling under the weather or dealing with skin issues or muscle aches, adding essential oils to your bath can help you detox and feel better. By combining essential oils, baking soda, and Epsom salts or magnesium flakes in hot water, you can create a soothing and detoxifying bath that helps flush out toxins through sweat.
Detox baths are versatile and can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. They can be customized to address specific needs, such as immune support or respiratory health. To create a basic detox bath, simply mix magnesium flakes or Epsom salts with high-quality baking soda and add 20-40 drops of essential oils. Run hot water into the container of salts and let it overflow into the tub. The goal is to sit in the bath for 40-60 minutes, ideally sweating as your body processes and eliminates toxins.
For the full article on detox baths and their benefits, visit Life Steps [link to the blog post]. Give your body some well-deserved comfort and support with these rejuvenating baths enhanced with Young Living essential oils. Start your wellness journey today!
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