When cold and flu season hits there is very little that can bring you comfort besides some good medicine and a hot bath or shower. If you are a soak in a hot tub kind of patient but still want to enjoy a head clearing essential oil combo this Cold & Flu Vapor Bath Soak is a must have in your DIY bath and body arsenal.
It combines eucalyptus, lavender, and sore muscle soothing and detoxifying Epsom salts to create a soak that opens up your stuffy nose and relaxes you for relief! You need just a few ingredients so let’s get started so you have a batch ready when cold and flu season blows through.
Ingredients:
2 cups Epsom Salt
1 cup baking soda
1 T. coconut oil
15 drops eucalyptus essential oil
15 drops lavender essential oil
8 drops tea tree essential oil
*optional- soap colorant
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.
If you are going to color your bath soak, stir in soap safe colorant. I combined blue and yellow to create a green to easily identify my soothing vapor bath soak. Add until your desired color is reached.
Transfer your mixture to a jar with a tight-fitting lid, a quart mason jar is a perfect fit. Include a small measuring cup for scooping out your bath soak. I make a batch for myself and one to keep on hand to treat a sick friend or family member when they really need it!
To use:
Pour 1/2 cup to 1 cup of crystals under running water, soak for at least 20 minutes to get the best result from your vapor soak.
Are you ready for the easiest, most relaxing DIY? There are only three ingredients – epsom salts, baking soda, and Young Living essential oil! See, nothing to stress over 😉 Friends and family will appreciate these thoughtful, pampering Bath Salts Ornaments! I am always looking for ways to pamper my friends and family. From my fellow coworkers to my fellow working mommas, if I can give a gift that encourages a little relaxation and down time during the chaotic holiday season, then my job is done! Ornaments filled with bath salts made with my favorite essential oils are the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list!
Bath salts are one of my favorite handmade gifts to give! Who doesn’t need a little down time or “me time”?! And I totally LOVE the idea of filling an ornament with the perfect amount of bath salts needed for a relaxing, deliciously scented bath! Okay, let’s get started!
Supplies
- Plastic ornaments – this is the size I used*
- Bath salts – easy 2 ingredient recipe below
- Small funnel
- Cute holiday tags
- Red & white bakers twine* Or pretty ribbon
- Faux leaves and holly berries (optional)
Directions
In a glass bowl (or large zip close bag), mix together 1 cup of epsom salt, 1/2 cup baking soda, and 10 drops of the Young Living essential oil of your choosing (I prefer Lavender) . Stir/mix to combine and add about 1/4 cup to each of the ornaments. On the tags I also make sure that I mention the instructions to add all salt from the ornament to warm running bath water Or if you do add more bath salts than 1/4 cup, no more than a 1/4 cup should be used per bath.
Wala! Done, now wasn't that fun, and they make wonderful, thoughtful gifts
Holidays. Essential oils. Two of our favorite things. When the two come together? Magic. Here are a few ways we love to incorporate our Young Living Essential Oils into our holiday season!
1. Peppermint-Lavender Roll On
This blend not only soothes sore muscles, it relaxes and invigorates. Help rejuvinate during the hustle and bustle of the season with this roll on. To make: take a roll on bottle, add 5-8 drops of peppermint, 5-8 drops of lavender (adjust to preference), balance with carrier oil of choice (olive oil, avocado oil, etc) and roll on (back, neck, shoulders, feet) when the mood strikes or the need arises.
2. Thieves Cleaner with a Boost
Most of us find ourselves cleaning more during the holidays, and what better cleaner is there than Thieves? During the holidays, boost your Thieves Cleaner by adding a few drops of Christmas Spirit. This blend of oil includes Orange Essential Oil, Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, and Spruce Essential Oil, giving it a warm and fresh aroma. You and your guests will love how your house smells!
3. Essential Oil Air Freshener
It's great to have a bottle of essential oil spray on hand to freshen up any room. Keep this air freshener on hand in any room: in a spry bottle, combine Pine Essential Oil (3 to 5 drops), Orange Essential Oil (2 to 4 drops), and Lemon Essential Oil (2 to 4 drops) then balance with distilled water. Spritz to freshen and brighten your home!
4. Essential Oil and Epsom Salt Bath
Looking to unwind after a long day of shopping or entertaining? Add a couple of tablespoons of epsom salt with a few drops of your favorite essential oil (Eucalyptus Radiata is a great choice) and settle in for a de-stressing and energizing experience. (Add some relaxing music to the mix and let it all go!)
5. Sugar Scrub by the Sink
Here is a fun treat for all of your holiday guests. Mix sugar (organic cane sugar, preferred) and grape seed oil together in a bowl until desired consistency is reached (not too much liquid). Then add your favorite essential oils such as Grapefruit Essential Oil (2 to 4 drops) and Peppermint Essential Oil (2 to 4 drops). As always, adjust the number of drops to preference and size of container. Other combos could include Frankincense Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, and Bergamot Essential Oil. You can spice it up for the season with a combo of Orange Essential Oil and Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil. This is a fun recipe to play with what essential oils smell good to you. Place the sugar scrub in a jar with a little spoon next to your bathroom sink and when your guests visit your restroom, they can enjoy a mini-spa treatment when washing their hands!
6. Essential Massage Oil
The holidays are a great time to treat the one you love with a little extra TLC and what better way than with a homemade massage oil. You can use a dropper bottle or a pour spout bottle for this recipe. Depending on the size of the bottle, add Lavender Essential Oil (3 to 5 drops), Tangerine (or Orange) Essential Oil (3 to 5 drops), and Spearmint Essential Oil (3 to 5 drops) to the bottle and balance with grape seed oil (or a carrier oil of your choosing). Gently roll to mix and enjoy!
7. Spice It Up!
Don't forget about the Vitality line, Young Living's delicious and versatile essentials oils that are FDA-approved for consumption! Try this Wassail recipe from YL, with or without your preferred adult "spike" and take your entertaining game to the next level (plus, it'll make your kitchen smell amazing).
Ingredients:
6 c. Apple Cider
2 c. Pineapple Juice
5 drops Clove Vitality
5 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
5 drops Tangerine Vitality
Add all the ingredients to a 3-quart pot and warm gently on the stove. Enjoy!
Every Young Living wholesale members enjoys 24% off prices, but wholesale members also have additional perks. One of them is Essential Rewards program. You can earn points toward future product purchases with every Essential Rewards order, and each month Young Living gives additional free products from qualifying Essential Rewards orders. There is a minimum order of 50PV every month to stay in the Essential Rewards program to enjoy the freebies and perks. There is also a minimum of 50PV order annually to stay as an active Young Living wholesale member.
But what is the 50PV exactly?
Every Young Living product has a PV, a Purchase Volume, determined. Many Young Living's products, like most of the essential oils, essential oil blends and their supplements and personal care products all have the "full PV" - meaning that 1 US Dollar wholesale price equals 1PV. The PV values are the same around the world, so it can feel like the PVs don't make sense if you are outside the USA! Also, the PV is determined according to the wholesale price, a 24% lower price than what retail customers pay. Some products like diffusers, starter kits, and some consumable products also have a reduced PV, and products related to the Young Living business, carrying cases or smoothie bottlesand other non-consumable products don't have a PV at all. So when you are making your Young Living order, and you want to qualify for some of the freebies, or you want to get the 50PV minimum purchase, make sure to check the total PV of your order - not just the dollar/euro/etc. amount of your order.
I personally could use 50PV on new oils EASILY every month, but Young Living has SO MANY natural products besides the essential oils, that you can make the 50PV purchase just by buying other natural products from Young Living!
50PV Examples that doesn't even include oils!
To prove my point... here are some 50PV example orders that doesn't even include many essential oils!
Example 1:
Thieves Ultra Toothpaste 8.75PV (#20194)
Thieves Mouthwash 11.00PV (#3683)
Thieves Household Cleaner 22PV (#3743)
AromaGuard Mountain Mint Deodorant 1.5 oz 11.00PV (#3753)
TOTAL: 52.72PV
Example 2:
Lavender Shampoo 19.75PV (#5100)
Lavender Conditioner 19.75PV (#5102)
Lavender Vitality™ - 5ml 11.75PV (#5590)
TOTAL: 51.25PV
Example 3:
Lavender Foaming Hand Soap11.50PV (#4430)
Lip Balm - Grapefruit 4.25PV (#5178)
Thieves Laundry Soap 28.75PV (#5349)
Thieves Dental Floss 3 pack 8.75 (4464122)
TOTAL: 53.25PV
Example 4:
Pure Protein Complete- Chocolate 52.00 PV (#3298)
TOTAL: 52.00 PV
Example 5:
Life 9 30 Capsules 28.75PV (#18299)
NingXia Zyng 12 pack 26.00PV (#3071)
TOTAL: 54.75PV
Example 6:
Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier 3 pk 13.75PV (#3622)
Cool Azul Sports Gel 39.75PV (#5436)
TOTAL: 53.50PV
