HERE I GO AGAIN, Posting about young living and all those oils! LISTEN TO THIS!!! Do the math !!

Are you thinking...Essential Oils…..They’re expensive, right? Well, NO, not really.

Do you go to Sam’s and look at a 50 serving size of your favorite food and say, that’s too much? Nope, you say, wow, I’ll be able to use this for a while.

Well, that’s how it is with oils. Young Living essential oils contain anywhere from 85 to 300 drops of oil, depending on the size of the bottle.

Let me give you some examples:
Some days, we diffuse 3 drops each of Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint oil. That comes to about $0.69 a day; $21 a month.

The stuff we used to use to keep seasonal sniffles at bay? Well, we were averaging $1.50 a day; $45 a month. You do the math!!

Do you burn candles? We used to. Well, a large candle from one of the largest candle manufacturers is $27.99 for 110 – 150 hours burn time – let’s just say 4 hours a day for 30 days, that’s about $0.93 a day. This Christmas, I can diffuse Christmas Spirit essential oil. About 3 drops a day for about $0.36 a day. PLUS, my scent will not have any yucky soot burning into your air – and, if I forget to turn it off? No catastrophe, it’ll just turn itself off in 5 hours…….no worries!

I use 1 drop of Lavender oil and 1 drop of Cedarwood oil per ounce in my shampoo. I’m going to estimate and say that for every 2 weeks, I’m spending less than $0.05 a day to help promote healthy, strong hair. I’m not even going to make a guess about the cost of expensive hair serums!! Geez!

How about that Thieves Cleaner? We use it for everything!!! It costs me about $0.80 to make a 32 oz. bottle of all purpose cleaner. The average cost of an all purpose cleaner in a 32 oz. bottle at your local grocery store? Somewhere in the $4.00 range.

Perspective! Let's talk I can save you money :)  

I want to tell you about my new favorite way to detox – an absolutely amazing DIY face mask using apple cider vinegar and activated charcoal!  I’m not talking the kind of charcoal your hubby uses on the grill, I’m talking about the kind of charcoal you can use in your everyday beauty routine!  The list of things activated charcoal is good for is so long, there are even whole books about it, like this one 

So you may have read about the many uses for essential oils in your personal care, cleaning routine, and more here on the blog – but like me, you may be still learning about the dozens of other products they pair well with in pursuit of DIY bliss … I mean who doesn’t love ditching toxins while saving money, right?

As women, we are constantly exposing our bodies to chemicals through our largest organ – our skin!  Think of every product that touches your skin each day and what all that product contains (ingredient labels are your friend)!  Are you ready for an all natural detox?  Me too!

Mix all ingredients until smooth, smear on face, chill for 30 minutes while it hardens. You won’t be able to talk, eat, or drink – it’s okay, it’s totally normal    Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Admire your stunning, all natural glow and simply bask in feeling beautiful from the inside out!

It’s normal to experience redness afterwards because this incredibly detoxifying mask increases circulation. The redness quickly dissipates, revealing RADIANT skin in it’s place!  

Cheers to coming clean and getting healthy!

NingXia Red is a juice made from “super food” berries such as the Ningxia wolfberry (also know as the goji berry), blueberry, aronia, cherry, pomegranate, and plums.  It is flavored with pure vanilla extract–and like every product made by Young Living Essential Oils–it also contains essential oils (orange, yuzu, lemon, and tangerine).

All of the Young Living Starter Kits include two, 2-ounce travel packets of NingXia Red. My husband and I drink at least 2 ounces daily as part of our health and wellness regimen. Our favorite way to drink it is mixed with 2 ounces of spring water and a drop of Young Living lime essential oil. (You could always squeeze in some fresh lime juice until you order some of the yummy lime essential oil.)

In the warmer months we keep packets in the freezer. Simply cut off the top and enjoy a refreshing, health-promoting “push pop!” (Kids LOVE these. And parents love the’covert operations’ of giving their kiddos a healthy snack!)

This recipe book offers many more fun ways to use NingXia Red everyday! Check out the recipes for salad dressing, smoothies, and even homemade, healthy GUMMY BEARS!

Most people would love to have more energy. But we all know that chugging those Monster or 5 Hour energy drinks is not good for us. Some people have found a way to boost their energy naturally with NingXia Nitro!

This product increases cognitive alertness, enhances mental fitness, and supports overall performance. Its benefits are derived from a wide range of powerful cognitive enhancers, including a proprietary blend of pure therapeutic-grade essential oils.

It contains Bioenergy Ribose® which improves physical performance, speeds up recovery, and increases overall energy reserves. 

Other supportive ingredients, such as B vitamins, green tea extract, choline, and Korean ginseng, are added to sharpen the mind and invigorate the senses.

What is ribose and why was it added? Ribose is a five-carbon sugar that is naturally produced in every cell and is the backbone of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a fundamental energy compound that drives nearly all chemical reactions in human cells. Although it is a sugar, it is metabolized differently than sucrose or glucose and is absorbed instantly into the bloodstream.

Unlike other sugars, excess ribose isn’t converted into fat by the body; instead, it is saved for use in ATP energy production. This vital difference is key to the importance of supplementing; and doing so supports cellular energy levels, energy recovery, and energy reserves. It also supports healthy energy levels in the heart and muscles.

Bioenergy Ribose is currently part of the training regimens of many Olympic athletes. These athletes not only undergo extreme physical stress, but they are also limited to natural supplements and subjected to extensive testing. If ribose can help top athletes support their energy levels, just think of what it can do for your morning run, time at the gym, or yoga studio!

I down a tube before I head out for my daily hikes and if I need a boost late afternoon. 

Consume NingXia Nitro directly from the tube or mix with 2–4 oz. NingXia Red® or 4 oz. water to enhance physical performance, lift mental fog, or anytime you need a pick-me-up. Best served chilled. Shake well before use. 

This product is the perfect sidekick for anyone who moves their body!  From those serious about their daily fitness regimen, to the weekend warrior, to the grandparent who just babysat an active toddler…ALL will benefit from Cool Azul™ Sports Gel!

With its invigorating yet relaxing aroma, no matter your training or fitness level, Cool Azul™ Sports Gel is a perfect choice to use before or after physical activity.

The major ingredient, aloe vera, further adds to its uniqueness by making the formula’s base, itself, highly beneficial and hydrating for the skin.

The formula features 13 distinct essential oils that work together for a power-packed essential oil blend in Cool Azul™ Sports Gel: Young Living-exclusive Dorado Azul, Peppermint, Wintergreen, Sage, Copaiba, Plectranthus Oregano, Tea Tree, Lavender, Blue Cypress, Elemi, Caraway Seed, Vetiver, and German Chamomile.

The naturally derived ingredients give Cool Azul™ Sports Gel a unique consistency that makes application convenient and easy for anyone, including physical, sports, and massage therapists alike. 

Shake well before use. Rub and massage generously into skin. Wash hands after use. Cool Azul™ is also great when used in conjunction with massage.