Aroma Siez Essential Oil Blend has a lovely floral aroma, similar to roses. It is calming and uplifting. It encourages peaceful, spiritual feelings, making it a great oil for your living room or meditative spaces. Aroma Seiz is comprised of basil, marjoram, lavender, peppermint, and cypress essential oils. What Oils Are In The Aroma Siez Essential…
Basil Essential Oil ORAC Value: The ORAC value of basil essential oil has been reported to measure up to 54,000 μmolTE/100g, demonstrating less potent antioxidant activity when compared to other oils. ORAC stands for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity,” developed by USDA researchers to tell you the antioxidant capacity of a food item. It…
DeepSpectra Phyto Nutrition is a carefully crafted supplement from Young Living, packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants designed to enhance your health and well-being. This innovative dietary aid leverages the powerful antioxidant benefits of black seed oil and essential oil extracts, promoting cellular health and strengthening your immune system. It’s truly a revolutionary addition to the…
With inner wellness comes outer beauty! Move over “Pink Drink” – now there’s a simple way to get your skincare, multivitamin, and caffeine-free boost in one delicious blood-orange flavored stick pack. Inner Boost & Balance powder is more than a multivitamin. It’s a multitasking expert full of prebiotics that helps fill nutritional gaps while supporting…
In the modern world filled with constant stressors and distractions, your nervous system often bears the brunt of your fast-paced lifestyle. However, delving into natural remedies, such as essential oils, can unveil a treasure trove of benefits for maintaining a healthy nervous system. These potent plant extracts have been revered for centuries for their therapeutic…
Quit throwing away your money on expensive eye creams packed with harmful ingredients and animal by-products. I have discovered the ultimate solution – it’s called DIY Awaken Puffy Eyes Serum! Applying Awaken to my bare face nightly has significantly reduced my eye puffiness and dark circles in just a few days. The AWAKEN DIY Eye…
A full list of DIY helichrysum essential oil diffuser blends
Helichrysum essential oil, often referred to as the immortelle or everlasting oil, is a powerhouse of nature’s healing properties. Derived from the vibrant yellow flowers of the Helichrysum Italicum plant, this essential oil has been treasured for centuries for its remarkable mental and physical therapeutic benefits. Helichrysum routinely stands out as a versatile and potent…
Are you tired of dealing with saggy skin and longing for a natural remedy to tighten and rejuvenate your appearance? Look no further than the power of essential oils. These natural extracts can help improve collagen production and restore firmness to your skin, offering a safe and effective solution without the need for invasive procedures…
My absolute favorite syrup to use for pancakes, waffles, and making fruit dips is Young Living’s Ningxia Berry Syrup. Then, it went out of stock, and I started thinking: Is there a cheaper (and healthier) way to make the homemade Ningxia Berry Syrup than to use Ningxia Red? That led to some time in the…
Looking for DIY bergamot essential oil diffuser blends to create in your home or office? We have 40+ of them waiting to be used! Bergamot Essential Oil Blends Well With Bergamot mixes well with other citrus oils and can offer a refreshing and invigorating fragrance to any essential oil blend. Here are several oils that…
Bergamot oil is a popular essential oil with its uplifting and calming aroma and cleansing and purifying properties. It has several intriguing uses and benefits, backed by quite a few scientific studies. In this user guide, you’ll read all about bergamot oil, including scientific studies, health benefits, suggestions on how to use it, diffuser blend…
Ignite Your Journey is an essential oil blend originally created by Gary Young, the founder of Young Living, in 1992 and relaunched as a convention oil in 2023. It has a woodsy, minty, herbaceous aroma that will spark inspiration as you propel forward in life with a renewed sense of motivation, clarity, and zest. Ignite…
This DIY Spiced Vanilla Essential Oil Blend is perfect for the fall months (or when you’re craving fall during other times of the year). Its warm aroma is soothing, filling the air in your home or office with an aroma that inspires togetherness and peace. DIY Spiced Vanilla Essential Oil Diffuser Blend Recipe: Ways To…
It’s one of those mornings… you can just feel the cold radiating from down below the house… makes you wish for those heated floors the HGTV channel shows all the time on their home renovations. Perfect time to put some of this DIY Warm Home Diffuser Blend into your diffuser. This morning, I sat snuggled…
ORAC testing results can be confusing to navigate. In this post, I’ll address myths, facts, and FAQs of essential oils and ORAC values to help you better understand how ORAC works and whether or not it should be something you need to focus on before choosing which essential oils to buy or use. You’ll also see…
People have been turning to elemi essential oil for many reasons for centuries. Elemi has a spicy, incense-like fragrance, ideal for relaxing your mind and body. It comes from the Canarium Iuzonicum tree, belonging to the same botanical family as frankincense and myrrh. This unique oil has remarkable anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that may help…
NingXia Red is arguably Young Living’s most popular wellness supplement. It’s a nutrient-rich drink containing juice from antioxidant-providing superfruits, including wolfberries, aronia, blueberries, cherries, pomegranates, and plums mixed with Orange, Yuzu, Lemon, and Tangerine Vitality Essential Oils. NingXia Red contains several vital nutrients that modern Western diets are often missing or lacking that may enhance…
Electrolytes play a crucial role in maintaining our body’s overall health and well-being. These electrically charged minerals regulate essential bodily functions, from controlling muscle contractions to balancing fluid levels. Many associate electrolytes with sports drinks, but their benefits extend beyond athletic performance. Unfortunately, most electrolyte drinks on the market contain harmful additives that aren’t actually…
This premium, all-purpose Ningxia Berry Syrup combines smooth, warm, yet tangy flavors for a delightful, kid-approved, fruity syrup with various uses. Ningxia berry syrup is my family’s favorite syrup to use on our homemade pancakes and waffles. Its flavor is much lighter and brighter than just using maple syrup or sugar-based options commonly found in grocery…
Did you know that your body absorbs chlorine while you’re swimming? Did you know that you can naturally support your body to help protect yourself from it? Yes!! There are essential oils to help support your body through chlorine exposure 7 Essential Oils That Support Your Body Through Chlorine Exposure There are many cleansing oils…
With so much wisdom in the Bible, many people are surprised to realize that there is also info in there about romantic endeavors. Chapter 7 of the Book of Proverbs is no exception and inspires this DIY Proverbs Linen Spray recipe. I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. Proverbs 7:17 What I…
Rose essential oil has long been regarded as one of the most luxurious and beneficial natural oils available. Extracted from the petals of roses through steam distillation, this oil is praised for its unique aroma and its remarkable ability to provide a wealth of health benefits. Its intense floral scent has made it a popular…
Do you suffer from dry skin that just won’t seem to go away? If so, making a DIY face serum for your dry skin may be the solution you’re looking for! With the right ingredients, you can make a glow serum that will provide your skin with the natural nourishment it needs to stay hydrated…
Myrrh essential oil is a naturally derived botanical essence, extracted from the resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree. It has a warm, earthy aroma and is often used in aromatherapy to reduce stress and anxiety levels. The oil has been historically used for thousands of years in Christian traditions, Greek mythology, and ayurvedic and traditional…
Sandalwood essential oil has become increasingly popular in recent years for its many health and beauty benefits. It is one of the most popular and ancient oils used in aromatherapy. Its sweet, woody aroma has been used for centuries to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is known for its calming effect on the…
Copaiba essential oil helps support your cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems and your skin. It’s also known for enhancing the effects of other oils, calming properties, and ability to soothe the digestive system. How Copaiba Essential Oil Is Made Copaiba essential oil is steam distilled from the copaiba resin tapped from Copal trees (copaifera reticulata, copaifera langsdorfii,…
It is the holiday season… my FAVORITE for cooking and baking. I do love using essential oils as a flavoring agent, especially when running out of herbs and spices. Cooler weather outside provides the perfect excuse for keeping the oven on a bit more, and puts you in the mood for fall comfort foods like…
Whether you work from home, work outside of the home, or you stay at home with the kids… one thing we all have in common: STRESS. Stress can be a total career killer… and mood killer… We all have those moments… feeling pulled in every direction, usually all at once. For me, its working from…
Pumpkin spice isn’t just for coffee anymore. Between candles, DIY essential oil diffuser blends, coffee creamers, Chia pudding, pumpkin pies, and everything else fall scented, you can also turn your cleaning experience into another round of pumpkin spice fun, while also helping benefit your home, mind, and body. Plus there are many ways you can…
Abundance. What does it mean? What does it mean to live abundantly? Are you looking to welcome more of something in your life? Can you really create more abundance in your life? Health? Wealth? Happiness? Time? Togetherness? Love? Yes! Leading a life of abundance can mean so many different things. By definition, Abundance is to…
Peppermint essential oils has many uses throughout your home… just make sure you’re getting the quality stuff, and not the common fakes…
Florida water is a combination of essential oils mixed with a solvent (in this case, alcohol). It originally was made in Florida, inspired by the Fountain of Youth, which according to folklore is located in St Augustine, FL. Originally, Florida Water was sold as a unisex cologne or perfume, providing a lighter than normal spicy-citrus-floral…
It is that time of year again… when we reflect deeply on the past year, and look forward to the new year with new goals and resolutions paving the way. We are enjoying some family time while ringing in the New Year with this New Year DIY Diffuser essential oil blend, and to share with…
Summertime is all about vacations… whether you leave home or not. Choose a fun DIY summer essential oil diffuser blend to help spice up your summer at home! Instead of reaching for air fresheners with harmful chemicals or the latest summer line of candles, spruce up your essential oil diffuser with these DIY summer essential…
Chronic stress causes disease, mental illness, poor habits, and decreased life satisfaction. It affects the brain and body by putting the body into a long-term protective mode against unforeseen threats. Short-term this is great because it protects you, but it contributes to burnout, depression, and anxiety in the long term. In addition, long-term stress can…
Super B™ is a B-vitamin complex created by Young Living that contains all eight B vitamins and bioavailable chelated minerals to help your body maintain healthy energy levels, support your cardiovascular system and cognitive functioning, and reduce negative feelings caused by everyday stress. Vitamin B is an essential nutrient helping to support healthy neurotransmitter functions,…
MultiGreens is an exclusive Young Living Essential Oils herbal supplement that combines bee pollen with a variety of healthy greens and essential oils to boost your body’s vitality by supporting your glandular, nervous, and circulatory systems. In this post, you’ll see: Multigreen’s ingredients Multigreen’s benefits How to use Multigreens Medical Warnings FAQs about Multigreens Where…
Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma and moisturizing properties, making it a key ingredient in many luxury skin and hair products.
Which is better: CBD or copaiba essential oil? In this comparative guide, the copaiba vs CBD debate will be clarified, along with each item’s benefits, uses, constituents, and a breakdown of the science behind when you should use which one. A quick word of warning: If you are in the military (or a military spouse),…
Oil cleansing has many therapeutic benefits for your skin. It helps moisturize, protect, reduce free-radical damage, and reduce acne. Women worldwide are replacing their facial cleansers and soaps with the more gentle alternative: oil cleansing face cream. This DIY blue tansy cleansing face cream features the antioxidant benefits of blue tansy and frankincense essential oils. Your homemade blue tansy…
Blue tansy essential oil has a sweet, fruity, floral aroma with a hint of herbaceous tones. With many potent benefits, it’s a wonder why blue tansy isn’t more popular among oil users. **WARNING** Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare, also known as Common Tansy) and Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) oils are very different. They are easily mixed up…
Without our health, life becomes very difficult. You try your best to live as healthy as possible, just to be caught in the whirlwind of continually changing “science.” And with each scientific update, there seems to come with it additional costs. I hear many people ask… HOW DO YOU AFFORD A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE???? When “healthy”…
Water stains can be a real nuisance, and they seem to show up the most on stainless steel sinks. In this article, we’ll discuss how to clean stainless steel hard water stains with natural ingredients. First, we’ll cover what causes these unsightly blemishes, and then we’ll give you a few solutions for removing them as…
There are many resources available across the internet about using essential oils for kids, but not many people are talking about the other end of our life cycle. Using essential oils in eldercare. While it may not be at the top of your mind during your initial essential oil resource searching, as we age, essential…
As your largest internal organ, the liver is one of the most important parts of your body because it acts as a filter (along with approximately 500 other crucial tasks) and keeps your whole body functioning as healthfully as possible. The liver can also affect your emotions, specifically causing negativity, hate, grief, and anger when…
Leftover avocado? Don’t throw it away, and wait to compost it. It is common to use part of your avocado for salsa, toast, or smoothies while the other half sits on your counter or in your fridge, turns brown, and ends up thrown away or tossed into the compost pile. Instead, make the most of…
Use this DIY lavender bedtime linen spray to help you relax and fall asleep faster, achieve a night of more restful sleep, and wake up refreshed
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Essential oils are excellent tools for increasing your energy, without dealing with the dreaded afternoon slump or caffeine crash. Here are 75 DIY energizing essential oil blends (plus our favorite non-DIY pre-made blends).
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Thieves Cleaner is one of my family’s absolute favorite non-toxic cleaning products. It works for cleaning everything in our home, garage, yard, and even grill. My favorite part: DIY Thieves Household Cleaner is extremely easy to make, and also very effective at cleaning nearly everything you task it (though on tougher jobs, you may require…
If you’re taking medication and want to embrace essential oils, please understand that sometimes there are essential oils and medication contraindications. If you are taking medication and would like to incorporate essential oils into your lifestyle, please consult with a doctor and/or pharmacist well versed in essential oil use and do plenty of your own…
Love your changing body with this DIY Belly Bump Oil to nurture your skin, bond with your baby, and indulge in much-needed self-care. Pregnancy is a very special time to bond with your little one(s) prior to their arrival. Seeing all the cute little baby clothes, daydreaming about holding your precious little one, and preparing…
Sugar scrubs. They are fantastic to use to exfoliate your skin and despite the high prices, you’ll pay at the store and online for pre-made sugar scrubs. Plus many most of them contain harmful ingredients. Keep in mind that what we put on our skin ends up being absorbed into our skin and then into…
Rosemary essential oil comes from the Rosmarinus Officinalis plant, which is a small, easy-to-grow herbaceous evergreen shrub that is part of the mint family. A quality rosemary essential oil is created through steam distilling the leaves. and flower tops of the rosemary plant. Rosemary Essential Oil ORAC Value: Rosemary has an ORAC value of 11,070 µTE/100g,…
Is vanilla essential oil really a thing?? There are many blog posts throughout the internet that say there is no such thing as a vanilla essential oil, however, this changed in the fall of 2020 when Young Living created the first vanilla oleoresin oil to be used just like all other essential oils. Yes! You…
The holiday season is much more meaningful than gifts and receiving. Both feel great, but what do you give someone who has everything? Time, care, energy, and creativity can be the most thoughtful gift. On this page, we will give your our favorite essential oil crafts featuring easy DIY recipes to inspire you to create…
Orange essential oil, also known as orange oil, wild orange oil, and sweet orange oil, brings a peaceful and happy atmosphere when used. It helps your mind and body accept joy into your heart, providing additional emotional support to help you overcome moodiness, sadness, and overwhelm. While not a true essential oil, orange oil’s sweet…
Do you realize how important it is to have mineral balance in the body? For example, did you know that you need sufficient copper in the body for your cells to absorb iron properly? Minerals are critical to enzyme function, hormone production, bone building and breakdown, creating long luxurious hair and nails, and transmission of…
DIY cotton eye rounds featuring frankincense essential oil are perfect for tired eyes, reducing dark circles, and using healthy, homemade, non-toxic skincare. They’re soothing to your skin and contain the same anti-aging properties that come with using frankincense and rose oils. Ingredients for your DIY Soothing Cotton Eye Round Rose Water (make your own with…
DIY Frankincense Essential Oil Blends are perfect for helping you calm your mind, soothe your stress, energize your productivity, and increase the effectiveness of your self-care. Frankincense Essential Oil is a very versatile oil, with properties that compliment most other essential oils with DIY blends. It has a base note with a warm, balsamic, sweet,…
A beard is one of the most classic symbols of manhood, and a natural adornment for the face, a lot of people are still learning what it really means to care for a beard. Unkempt hair can be coarse, dry, and in some cases it can even smell bad. One great way to handle all…
One of the factors of living inside is that at some point, there are funky smells to contend with (especially if you’re like us and have kids and dogs), where you will want to take necessary steps to deodorize your home. Gross smells in your home may be caused by a variety of events, whether…
Diffusing your essential oils has never been easier than using diffusing jewelry. This guide to choosing essential oil diffusing jewelry is here to help you figure out what jewelry fits your lifestyle the best, so you can take your oils and the benefits of aromatherapy with you anywhere you go, without having to worry about…
If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy appetizer to serve at your next get together, you’ll want to make this delicious fresh take on homemade Herb Goat Cheese and Yogurt Dip Recipe, featuring vitality essential oils. We love using cheese dips and yogurt dips as appetizers and snacks, and naturally they work together brilliantly, especially…
Have you thought about starting your own essential oils business? There are some things you need to before starting an essential oil business or signing up for any aromatherapy business opportunities. No doubt about it, the essential oil industry is growing by leaps and bounds… far more than predicted. I remember reading in 2016 that…
These DIY homemade Ningxia Red ice pop recipes is kid-approved, filled with superfood nutrients, and is beneficial to gut health. A great way to treat yourself and your kids without using sugar, artificial colorings, or harmful additives. What we love about these Ningixa Red Ice Pops The family bonding is my absolute favorite thing about…
There are 10 essential oils that best serve and support your crown chakra. Each chakra is an energy center that, just like any other area of your body, needs attention and support to maintain feeling balanced and fully functional. In this case, the crown chakra is designed to help you achieve spiritual and intuitive connectivity….
There are 11 essential oils that best serve and support your third eye chakra. Each chakra is an energy center that, just like any other area of your body, needs attention and support to maintain feeling balanced and fully functional. In this case, the third eye chakra is designed to help you through your verbal…
Each chakra is an energy center that, just like any other area of your body, needs attention and support to maintain feeling balanced and fully functional. In this case, the throat chakra is designed to help you through your verbal expression in speaking your highest truth. There are 10 essential oils that best serve and…
Each chakra is an energy center that, just like any other area of your body, needs attention and support to maintain feeling balanced and fully functional. The heart chakra energy center is your source for love, for both yourself and others, and your spiritual connection. The heart chakra is the center of love both for…
The solar plexus chakra helps your ability to be confident and in control of your life. When it isn’t in balance, you may feel like your life is constantly enduring hardships, poor decisions, or out of control. There are 18 essential oils, and a few essential oil blends, that are perfect for helping support your…
Each chakra is an energy center that, just like any other area of your body, needs attention and support to maintain feeling balanced and fully functional. The sacral chakra is the water element in the body that promotes creativity, sexuality, and inner joy. It controls your intuitive connection, and ability to accept others and new…
Each chakra is an energy center that, just like any other area of your body, needs attention and support to maintain feeling balanced and fully functional. The root chakra represents our existential foundation. Having a balanced root chakra radiates feeling grounded. It provides us with feeling stable, secure, and represents our basic needs. When this…
Finding a healthy laundry detergent that doesn’t mess with your washing machine and actually cleans clothes isn’t the easiest task. When I first started my healthy home journey, I had just finished a 30 day paleo diet challenge that brought my seizures down from an average of 6 each day to 2 each week. I…
In all reality, bad oral health is known to contribute to heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other conditions (not to mention physical and financial pain involved in dental work). So obviously we want to cleanse, clean, and protect our oral wellbeing as much as possible. There are several chemicals lurking in your home that aren’t…
Using essential oils in your natural oral care routine is an excellent way to cleanse and freshen your mouth without using harmful or potentially harmful chemicals often found in most oral care products. ** Please Note… All the information in this post is not meant to replace dental care from a dentist or dental professional….
Vitality essential oils are an exclusive line of essential oils, provided by Young Living. What are Vitality Essential Oils Vitality Essential Oils are essential oils created by Young Living, and labeled for internal use. These oils were created to comply with the FDA’s rules and regulations pertaining to supplements that states a supplement cannot be…
This recipe is is an essential oil inspired rendition of Disney’s Gingerbread Cream Cheese Muffins. This timeless recipe is redone using vitality essential oils in the recipe. Why? Because I don’t always have fresh or dried spices on hand, especially with us being on the move a lot and often full time living in an…
It’s no secret… essential oils are great for more than just making your home smell nice. Essential oils have been proven in numerous studies to help support your mind and body through inspiring healthier emotions, which is especially important when you’re feeling overwhelmingly isolated and lonely. 9 Best Essential Oils for Feeling Lonely & Isolated:…
Rosewater is a wonderful tool to use in your self-care routine, especially when you choose to skip common harmful chemicals found in most skincare products by making it yourself. The best part… making your own rose water allows you to infuse your own love and care into your creation, is very easy to create, and…
Did you know?? You CAN, in fact, make your own carrier oil. Originally, carrier oils were created by pressing seeds on a wooden board, and bottling the oil that dripped out. Some artisan oil producers still may use that same method, but now it is much more common to have metal industrial presses to speed…
The gratitude essential oil blend was specifically formulated to elevate, soothe, and appease the mind while bringing relief and relaxation to the body. While our bodies relax, our hearts and minds are more open to receiving blessings, big and small, throughout our lives. This essential oil blend is my personal powerhouse for shifting my mindset…
Moon Water is water that has been exposed to moonlight, and charged with intention. This is a fantastic way to intensify the moon cycles, along with their energies into your monthly routines. Benefits of Moon Water When you charge your water under the energy of the moon, whether full or new (or anywhere between), you…
One of my favorite things about fall is all the fall themed cookies. While snickerdoodle may not be just for fall, our family usually has them during the fall and winter months. There is just something about the smell of cookies permeating through our home that brings out a sense of togetherness. This DIY Snickerdoodle…
From environment to diet, life is full of toxins and other nasties that can keep you from feeling your best. But with a daily drop of Parsley Vitality, you can take advantage of the benefits of this EO triple threat: internal cleansing, antioxidant properties, and overall wellness. Parsley Essential Oil ORAC Value: 73,670 µTE/100g What Does…
Thyme essential oil is created through steam distilling the leaves, stems, and flowers of the thymus vulgaris plant (red thyme) from the lamiaceae family. It originates from the Mediterranean area, and has a middle note, minty-herbaceous aroma with a moderate (4) intensity. Historically, thyme essential oil was used by Egyptians for embalming, and by the…
Starting your own website can feel like a bit of a rollercoaster ride. If you enjoy writing and connecting with people, then blogging is likely something for you. Getting started may feel a bit overwhelming with so much information out there, so I’d like to take a moment to make my experience as simple as…
The Common Sense essential oil blend is a proprietary blend of Young Living essential oils that was formulated to be used when making important decisions, to reduce stress during those decision-making moments, and to help foster an environment conductive to focusing. Common Sense Essential Oil Blend Ingredients: Frankincense (boswellia carterii) – spiritually uplifting and helps…
The Kidscents GeneYus Essential Oil Blend was specifically designed for helping support children’s minds. This is an excellent oil blend to use while concentrating on projects or schoolwork by creating an atmosphere promotes mental clarity, creativity, critical thinking, and mental alertness. Kidscents GeneYus Essential Oil Blend Ingredients: This is predicated in caprylic/capric triglycerides (derived from…
Egyptian Gold essential oil blend is the perfect essential oil to refresh both the body and brain. This warm, woodsy blend combines valuable essential oils from the Middle East and Central Europe. Egyptian Gold Essential Oil Blend Ingredients: Frankincense Myrrh Balsam Fir Lavender Hyssop Black Spruce Cedarwood Vetiver Rose Cinnamon Bark Egyptian Gold Essential Oil…
Valor essential oil blend has a woodsy, grounding aroma that is great for massages, and other topical and aromatic uses. This blend inspires confident feelings, empowering the physical and spiritual aspects of your being. It helps you overcome fear, feeling anxious, and paralyzing internal opposition so you can feel tall, courageous, and confident. Valor inspires internal…
Essential oils have many uses that may enhance your quality of life. Using essential oils for improving your clarity and focus are among hundreds of ways you can improve your quality of life without totally disrupting your overall lifestyle. Essential oils that improve your clarity and focus Blue Cypress Eucalyptus Lavender Lemon Lemongrass Frankincense Peppermint…
Do you love personal development? What if you could take your personal development to the next level just by stimulating your sense of smell? Your sense of smell is. directly linked to your brain and can influence a wide variety of emotions. This is especially helpful when diving into a personal development routine. Magnify your…
I will be sharing a series of posts with information on how essential oils can be used along with crystals to enhance and improve your overall wellness. *A Quick Disclaimer* these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration nor Health Canada. This event is for informational purposes only and is not…
Whether we consciously mean to or not… we all allow stressful emotions to subconsciously impact our lives. When we get stressed out, more often than not we bury it deep down, suppressing it from bothering us. Why? Because that is easier than doing the emotional healing needed. Also, because most of the time our parents…
Are you navigating the after effects of repressed chronic stress? The Freedom Essential Oil Collection featuring the Freedom Sleep and Freedom Release essential oil kits are perfect for helping your body let go of stored stress so you can heal and move forward uninhibited. Who would benefit from using the Freedom Sleep and Freedom Release…
Albert Einstein taught us everything is energy. Essential oils and the moon are no different. Both provide different energy frequencies that impact how we feel both physically and mentally. And when you use essential oils intentionally with the different moon phases, you’re able to amplify their effects. When I first started using essential oils, I was…
Kunzea essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and green branches of the Kunzea Ambigua plant, and it has a scent that is refreshing, spicy, and woodsy. Kunzea is often compared to Tea Tree essential oil because of the similar uses and properties, but it has a much more pleasant and mild (intensity 2)…
Treating yourself doesn’t need to involve sugar overload, and later punishing your body for skipping out on your healthy eating lifestyle. Making your own ice cream is a great way to spend time with your family while creating a healthy treat that your mind and body will both appreciate. When I started making my own…
Cool Azul™ essential oil blend is a proprietary essential oil blend created with the light aroma of Dorado Azul and the warm fragrance of Plectranthus Oregano, along with Peppermint, Wintergreen, Sage, Copaiba, Blue Cypress, Elemi, and other oils. What is in Cool Azul Essential Oil Blend Cool Azul Essential Oil Blend consists of: Wintergreen essential…
Collagen has been a hot topic within the natural wellness space again, and for good reason. It has provided some impressive positive results for many people through achieving anti-aging, fitness, and wellness goals. After doing a lot of research about collagen and which supplements are the best, I came across arguments outlining the benefits of…
Essential oils are powerful tools for helping us navigate our emotions, enabling our moods to shift from tense chaotic thoughts to embracing gratitude, calming down, and continuing to live feeling less restricted and more capable. In this article, we are sharing how we use essential oils to help contribute to our emotional healing journey, and…
Citronella essential oil comes from the Gramineae botanical family. With an intensity of 3, citronella essential oil has a sweet, citrusy, slightly fruity aroma. Citronella Essential Oil is a fantastic oil well known for chasing away annoying mosquitos and other bugs. It is a key element in our DIY outdoor spray that is perfect to…
Longevity essential oil blend is a powerful blend that was specifically formulated to promote youthful-looking skin. Longevity Essential Oil Blend Ingredients Longevity essential oil blend contains Thyme Essential Oil Orange Oil Clove Essential Oil Frankincense Essential Oil Uses and benefits for Longevity Essential Oil Blend This oil blend promotes youthful-looking skin and is great to…
Too many face toners aren’t actually what we expect them to be. Remove the harmful chemicals from your skincare routine by using this healthy DIY Face Toner Recipe instead. Your skin will thank you for it! Why DIY Your Face Toner Because many face toners are filled with unnecessary harmful chemicals that accumulate in your…
You receive your Premium Starter Kit after an anticipated wait, and are thrilled to see and finally smell your 12 new oils. What an exciting moment! Then… a little overwhelm sets in. What are you supposed to do with these 12 oils? While the blends are pretty simple to figure out, you know that there…
Don’t want a Premium Starter Kit? Looking for something more customizable? We have you covered! (Slide show below) Get started with Young Living with your own personalized Starter Kit What comes in the Basic Starter Kit? With your purchase of the Basic Starter Kit, you’ll receive a tin of Thieves Mints, a 5ml bottle of…
Do you ever wonder about all the different articles and social media posts you see online bragging about which essential oil brand is the best, or maybe saying all essential oil brands are the same? What about how a blogger doesn’t recommend essential oil MLM companies because they’re overpriced and not getting paid for their…
Self-care is a hot topic as more and more people dive into learning the true meaning of loving yourself, and how that love extends from within us into what we do and other people we are around. It’s so much more than your massages and manicures or pedicures… self-care is all about appreciating your life,…
Tension building, giving you a rush of anxiousness. You drip these oils for the Anti-Angst DIY Essential Oil Blend into your diffuser and feel the stress and tension melt away. It is especially important to keep your stress as low as possible, especially in globally tense times when so many people are on the brink…
Aloe vera gel has numerous uses that makes this plant incredibly useful. If you’re getting into gardening, I highly recommend this be one of the plants you grow. In addition to it being incredibly useful, it is also insanely easy to grow… even for people who haven’t been able to keep plants alive. Plus, using…
We absolutely love cinnamon essential oil with so many uses between recipes, diffuser blends, pinecone crafts, and its physical and mental benefits…
While ordering from Young Living every month is NOT required, if you’re using your oils or oil-infused products, you’ll be needing to frequently replenish your oil supply. And if you’re ordering an average of $600 or more worth of oils and products per year, it just makes sense to take advantage of Young Living’s Essential…
Loyalty Essential Oil Blend is a rare and coveted essential oil blend exclusive to Young Living. It has a grounding yet uplifting floral-woodsy aroma perfect for many uses to help sooth your emotions, and help you dive into living more confidently and focused. Loyalty Essential Oil Blend Ingredients Angelica essential oil Ylang ylang essential oil…
Common questions come up about how many drops are in each essential oil bottle. Knowing this helps us with figuring out how much essential oil to buy when putting together bulk DIY projects, setting up samples, or budgeting our personal at home home use. Essential Oil Drop to ml and tsp Conversion Chart Please keep…
Thieves essential oil blend has may uses and benefits that keeps it on the list of top 5 essential oils and blends to keep on hand. It has a rich history in helping support your overall wellbeing and immune functioning. Unfortunately sometimes it does go out of stock or sometimes we overlook what oils we…
The perfect balance essential oil blend features peppermint, cinnamon, and rosemary essential oils, perfect for helping calm your stressed mind and soul…
Sometimes you just need to change things up in life and embrace the little things. There is just something about having different aromas in the diffuser, and different smelling hand soaps at different times of year that just make your heart light up. Take a break from the monotony and indulge in a little extra…
I never thought we would see the day where hand sanitizer is something the stores cannot keep in stock. It’s literally flying off the shelves leaving many families without, especially in large cities. Instead of fretting over whether or not you’ll be able to find any, stock up on some supplies to make your own…
Have you ever experienced a face wash that is actually enjoyable to use? A splash of soft citrusy botanicals gently rushing over your face and trickling down after a long day or as you wake up in the morning. It’s a lovely experience that helps you show your body that you care while also appealing…
Anthropology Candles… they’re super expensive, and while you can find similar candles for much cheaper at Target, you don’t want what is in the smoke damaging your body, harming your mind, or causing further exhausted. Instead, try this Anthropology DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Blend! I absolutely love this Anthropology DIY Essential Oil Blend in our…
JuvaFlex Essential Oil Blend has a herby-floral aroma and flavor that is specifically designed to help support your liver. JuvaFlex Essential Oil Blend Ingredients: Both JuvaFlex Essential Oil Blend and JuvaFlex Vitality Essential Oil Blend contain: Fennel essential oil Geranium essential oil Rosemary essential oil Roman chamomile essential oil Blue tansy essential oil Helichrysum essential…
Clarity Essential Oil Blend is a blend of essential oils that together create an aroma that enhances a sense of mental clarity and alertness. Clarity Essential Oil Blend Ingredients Clarity Essential Oil Blend is comprised of: basil essential oil cardamom essential oil rosemary essential oil peppermint essential oil geranium essential oil lemon essential oil palmarosa…
Gentle Baby Essential Oil Blend that evokes tranquil, nurtured feelings that can be a wonderful companion for times of inner reflection. It is a blend of essential oils containing: Coriander (oriandrum sativum) seed essential oil, Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) flower essential oil, Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) essential oil, Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil, Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata)…
Did you know the air inside the average American home is 68% more toxic than sitting outside in a big city? You deserve to have a clean home that doesn’t involve slathering it in harmful chemicals. This Thieves Home Cleaning Kit is perfect at helping you safely clean your home with only 100% truly natural…
Keeping kids clean is no easy task, especially when you’re out on the town going shopping, playing in public spaces, getting dirty in nature, and just living your everyday life. Have you seen the news? ABC News reported about Consumer Reports warning parents against using disinfectant wipes. This is difficult for me because so many…
Lemongrass smells amazing, but make sure what you’re using isn’t just a synthetic fragrance because synthetic fragrances more often than not contain harmful chemicals that are absolutely horrible to your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Instead of using a lemongrass fragrance, use an essential oil instead. The essential oil has the same aroma, but created…
Thieves spray has several uses to help make life easier for you… especially while out and about in public
RutaVala is a proprietary essential oil blend created by Young Living, consisting of lavender, valerian, and ruta essential oils, pre-diluted in fractionated coconut oil and prepared for you in an easy to use roller bottle. RutaVala essential oil blend also comes undiluted in a 5ml bottle. This essential oil blend I personally find to be…
Everyone transitioning out of the military back into the civilian culture goes through different struggles at different severity levels. Some hide their emotions better than others. Some manage to transition smoothly without any issue at all. My transition and the transitions of most disabled veterans that I’m friends with were more severe, filled with some…
You want to do the right thing for your family by providing the safest and most effective cleaning products available. I mean… no one wants to live in filth, right? And walking all over floors mopped with harmful chemicals that linger on doesn’t sound like a joyride. Thieves cleaning supplies may have the solution you’re…
Starting a Young Living business is an exciting moment. There is so much potential to grow and manifest your dreams. While it’s not easy, there are 6 crucial steps to start your own Young Living business that will set you up for success. 6 Crucial steps to starting a Young Living business Business doesn’t have…
What are the best water bottles to use with essential oils? You want to ensure you’re not just using any plastic bottle because most essential oils will degrade the plastic over time, causing plastic particles to leach into your drink. This will increase your body’s toxin load, and may over time cause health issues. Disclaimer…
It is that time of being a woman… cramps… moodiness… just want to curl up in a dark room with Netflix, an oversized chunky throw, and a bowl containing a never-ending supply of chocolate. It seems to be the normal thing to do everywhere during your cycle, but what no one talks about is the…
Raven essential oil blend is a cool, refreshing essential oil blend with lightly sweet undertones that provides a cooling sensation specifically comforting to your throat and lungs. that is proprietary to the Young Living essential oil brand. We love how Raven provides an invigorating and empowering experience when applied topically, particularly before or after a…
Although not everyone has tough to handle in-laws, there is always that one in every family who has a knack for getting under your skin and on your nerves. And then it happens. You get that call. They are coming, or you are going. For better or worse, it’s that time again to plaster a…
“it peaces you out and calms you down” – a direct quote from my 5 year old.
This essential oil blend is exactly what you need for helping keep calm, or chill out when you’re feeling especially tense and hyped up.
Yoga… it all began in India thousands of years ago and has now become a popular form of exercise and meditation for millions of people around the world. Yoga combines meditation, breathing exercises, stretching through various postures, and deep relaxation techniques that combine to provide a holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. ***…
It’s that time of year again. The season of mass Halloween candy rush has ended (until next time). The parties have stopped. And the pile of sugar earned from a hard night’s work of Trick or Treating never seems to end. What is one to do with all that left over candy??? I definitely don’t…
Do you ever second guess yourself, especially when it is time to take an exam or attend an interview? Or maybe you end up stuck circling ideas in your mind before giving a presentation. I’ll never forget growing up as that kid… the shy one who really didn’t want to talk too much of anyone……
Frankincense essential oil comes from steam distilling a resin found in Boswellia trees. Frankincense essential oil has a LONG history of use throughout the world. Its story in history books often starts in the middle east, where the trees that the oil comes from are native. In the Middle East, Frankincense is considered a holy oil that…
There is SO MUCH confusion about essential oils (even fears!), but replacing the synthetic toxic chemicals in your home and life using these all-natural tools CAN BE simple, as well as affordable, all while promoting improved health and happiness! With all the fear, hype and confusion surrounding essential oils it can be nearly impossible to…
Young Living’s Premium Starter Kit features 11 of the most used essential oils and oil blends. It is the fastest and most efficient way to dive into the world of essential oils. Essential oils include: Lemon, Lavender, Frankincense, and Peppermint Essential oil blends include: Raven, Citrus Fresh, Pan Away, Thieves, DiGize, Valor, Peace and Calming, and Stress Away The oils in the…
The military lifestyle. It’s not really understood until you’re knee-deep in all it entails. Stress. Abandonment. Stress. Consistent inconsistencies. Dreaming of a glimmer of stability. Stress. Love. Joy. Heartbreak. Loneliness. Did I mention stress? As a Navy Wife, I’ve personally been incredibly thankful for the little things that have helped us navigate life much more…
Summertime wouldn’t be the same without those barefoot moments, sandals, beach time, pool time, or making memories at the lake. None of which you’ll want regular shoes for. Treat your feet to some self-care using these gorgeous-smelling DIY Pedicure recipes featuring lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil, tea tree essential oil, and eucalyptus essential oil….
Rosewood essential oil is a gorgeous essential oil from an endangered tree. We found some excellent alternatives with similar abilities for you to replace it with.
If you’re looking for a bright, uplifting diffuser blend to help elevate your day, you’re in the right place checking out the Blissfully Happy DIY Essential Oil Blend. This essential oil blend pairs 4 drops each of the Joy Essential Oil Blend and grapefruit essential oil. This DIY diffuser blend for feeling happy is perfect…
Losing someone close to you not only effects your mental wellbeing and emotional health, but also may impact you physically as well. Stress, grief, anger, sorrow, resentment, and feeling too hurt to forgive may actually do more damage to our bodies than we realize. Thankfully there are several aromas that we can use to help…
It is that time of year… the weather is gorgeous and beckoning for you to come out and enjoy the sun, some shade, and some warm weather fun. And for those pesky little bugs that love to take advantage of your outdoor adventures and feast on your skin. If you’re anything like me, those little…
We’ve all been there… feeling great one moment… and then you crash hard, ready for a mid-afternoon nap that your job (and kids) frown upon. Most of us aren’t able to hide away for the coveted afternoon siesta, but still find that we need more energy. If you’re still using toxic energy drinks to get through the…
Lime essential oil has historically been used in skin care, supports normal breathing, and strengthening the immune system. With a bright and refreshing citrus scent, Lime essential oil smells just like freshly sliced limes. When diffused this bright aroma can uplift your space. It is delicious to smell in the diffuser! Lime essential oil is…
Whether you are embracing the minimalist movement to declutter your life, or embracing tiny house living in a small home or RV, there is one method of decluttering and maximizing cabinet space that is rarely talked about: decluttered cleaning supplies for minimalists. Effective minimalist cleaning for small space and RV living is definitely something to…
Nightmares, monsters, scary sounds… there are no shortage of things causing kids angst at night. And now with the crazy YouTube Kids revelations where parents have found disturbing content embedded in what should be harmless kid shows, our little ones have even more to fear. While we cut the cord on YouTube Kids and well……
Surprisingly, many people are not yet aware of Blue Cypress Essential Oil, even with how versatile this amazing oil truly is. Blue cypress essential oil is excellent at supporting the body’s natural response to irritation and injury, along with helping soothe breathing. This oil is also historically used in perfumes and adhesives. Sometimes referred to…
With a rich history and unique aromatic profile, Patchouli is perfect for the free spirit. Use its calming, relaxing aroma to diffuse, or apply topically to improve the appearance of skin. It also helps combat jealousy, obsessions, and insecurities. How Patchouli Essential Oil is Made Patchouli oil is carefully extracted through steam distillation of a…
This recipe for our DIY patchouli hair mask features apple cider vinegar and Patchouli essential oil is the ultimate hair conditioner. Not only is it incredibly nourishing to your hair and scalp, it may also help restore and maintain your hair’s natural pH levels. The pH balance of hair is between 4.5 and 5.5. Many…
Emotions. Everyone has them (even when we pretend not to). Everyone responds to them differently. Sometimes they can be joyful. Other times they can be overwhelming. One thing they all have in common… they can effect our bodies physically and mentally, even when we aren’t aware of them. Emotions on your brain Do you remember…
Tangerine essential oil has a bright, rounded citrus aroma that is a lovely addition to homemade blends or just by itself. It is high in limonene constituents and created by cold-pressing the rinds of tangerines. Ways to use Tangerine Essential Oil Tangerine aroma is very calming and uplifting, promoting happy feelings and helping you overcome…
I’ll never forget… those 8 excruciatingly long years living in my own version of Hell. I’ve shared my wellness journey over at our But You Don’t Look Sick post… but I hadn’t taken the time to actually spill my heart on video… until now… Seizures Mobility difficulty Cognitive difficulty Chronic weakness Chronic fatigue Chronic pain Severe,…
Hello Spring! What a refreshing season to bask in. Snow melting. Flowers popping up. We have some of our favorite DIY blends for spring right here, for you to enjoy! Spring Blossom DIY essential oil blend is made with jasmine, eucalyptus, and peppermint essential oils. It’s crisp, bright, and energizing. Perfect for waking your soul…
What do you do when your mind just won’t stop? It’s that moment again… at the most inopportune time your mind decides to race, keeping you awake, preventing you from focusing, or completely distracting you from your mountain of “to-do list” entries. We have personal experience going from overthinking to finding inner peace. In this…
Recently I was asked: “Can I use essential oils in my hair?” by a friend who recently had a baby. Her question made me think back to when my first son was born, I remember all too well what it was like being 3 months postpartum when my hair fell out by the handful. I…
Cypress essential oil has a fresh, woody aroma that is energizing and refreshing. It is created by steam distilling the branches of the cupressus sempervirens tree, typically found in France and Spain. Benefits of using Cypress Essential Oil: Helps support healthy breathing Soothes tight muscles Supports circulation Helps support your skin… especially if you have…
Clove essential oil has a spicy, warm, almost woody aroma, perfect for everything fall and wellness. Clove essential oil is created by steam distilling the flower bud and stems from the syzygium aromaticum shrub and tree plants. It’s key constituents are eugenol (75-85%), eugenol acetate (8-15%), and beta-carophyllene (2-7%). Clove oil is the most concentrated…
Marjoram essential oil has a calming herb aroma that is soothing to the nerves, blood vessels, nerves, and muscles. Marjoram is considered to have a middle note, herbaceous, green, and spicy aroma. How Marjoram Essential Oil Is Made Marjoram essential oil is made by steam distilling the leaves from the Labiate plant (mint family). Through…
Palo Santo, also known as “Holy Wood,” has a woody aroma that sets an inspiring mood, and can be diffused to help cleanse and refresh your home or office. Benefits of Palo Santo Essential Oil Supports your body’s natural immune defenses Supports your body’s natural detoxification abilities Helps you ground and center your body so…
Need more happiness and joy in your life?? Then you shouldn’t miss out on this essential oil!
It is no secret that essential oils are phenominal for helping reset your mood. There are oils to help you relax… to welcome guests… to overcome grief and sorrow… There are also essential oils to help facilitate a loving, romantic environment. Below you’ll find our favorite Love and Romance DIY Essential Oil Blends! Here are a…
If your family is anything like ours… breakfast is a big deal. We recently moved to Texas after spending three long years in Virginia with my husband on sea duty with the Navy. Over those 3 years, we had a total of 12 weeks where we were together as a family. Of those 12 weeks,…
Holding on to negative experiences (or suppressing them) can lead to health problems later on. Forgiveness is a powerful tool for reducing anxiety, depression, and stress levels… just like forgiveness can enhance heart health, immune systems, as well as physical and mental capabilities. We found a great routine for forgiving others through ho’oponopono and augmenting…
Craving Girl Scout Cookies? Or are you passive-aggressively ready to submit subtle hints to those around you? Either way, we have a DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Blend for Thin Mints that will please your sweet-tooth!
Yes! You can earn high quality essential oils FOR FREE! There are a few programs Young Living offers that you can participate in to “earn” free oils. Young Living offers a rewards program with a new bonus rewards program. They also offer free products each month when you spend a certain amount. They also offer…
We see this question asked all the time: “can someone be allergic to essential oils?” There is so much misinformation all over the internet online that we thought you would appreciate hearing the truth straight from the mouth of our favorite pharmacist, Lindsey Elmore. I strongly encourage you to listen through the video. I know…
Baby powder… its not all what we’ve been lead to believe it is. There are numerous health dangers to using baby powder, especially on babies and on sensitive areas. Thankfully, there are alternatives you can use that are just as effective, and actually healthy for your and your family. But first… what is wrong with…
Sometimes you just want a pickle, without the canning hassle… or perhaps you’re like me and would love and eat pickles more if you had access to some that weren’t quite so… pickle-y. Lets face it… I could easily eat my weight in cucumbers (#noshame), especially when its warm outside. And there are no refuting…
It’s that time of year again… that time of year to be on the hunt for the next best gift to give a loved one. But what do you buy someone who already seems to have everything? Chances are if you’re on our site, you’re looking for something to appeal to someone who enjoys the…
If you’ve been around the essential oil community long enough, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Zyto or iTovi scans that scan for bioimpedances to help you know which oils your body could use the most based on your individual markers. It seems like these scans have almost a cult-like following. Could a little device…
I have to laugh at the thought that we really do have an oil for everything. Essential oils and emotions go together like smoothies and dark chocolate. They complement each other nicely, as essential oils are able to influence and balance emotions. Personal development also plays an important part of keeping your emotions, self esteem,…
Moving. You would think someone who has spent most her life moving would have a system to help keep things organized and keep the stress minimal. While enlisted in the Navy, I picked up even more efficient systems for moving. Then… I married a military man and our moves became much more complicated. We are…
Have you seen the headlines? “Wellness is the new luxury.” What do you think? Is it true? Or did you just have a massive eye-roll? My experience losing my health… and my income Looking back at my 20s… I was fit. I was healthy. I was physically unstoppable. Then my health fell out… and it…
Other than smelling amazing, essential oils have many properties that help you feel better without any nasty or toxic chemical additives that potentially could produce annoying or dangerous side effects. Why I use essential oils: I’ve used essential oils for most of my life to help me overcome everything from nausea to headaches and pains…
Makeup… Face wash… Soap… Lotion… Exfoliators… Makeup remover… Acne treatments… Sunscreen… Moisturizer… Serums… What do they all have in common? Extremely loose regulations with little government oversight allow companies to use many toxic ingredients and ingredients without safety data while manufacturing your makeup and skincare. A few years ago, I had no idea of the…
Perfume and cologne are everywhere. From sprays to lotions to cosmetics to roll on bottles, everything in the personal care market seems to have fragrance. And why not? Everyone loves to smell good and use products that smell good (at least everyone who I’ve ever met). But what exactly is in that fragrant “smell-good?” What…
In my last post I wrote a brief introduction about toxins in the home. Unless you have begun learning how to navigate ingredients lists (and the lack thereof), chances are there are toxins in your home that are preventing you from maximizing your wellness. Through this series, I’m hoping to make the process of identifying…
You clean your home intending it to be clean. But what relatively few people understand is how harmful most cleaners are to your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Even the cleaners claiming to be “green” or “all natural” (which is 100% legal according to the FDA and FTC). The gut-wrenching fact that we are all…
If you purchase your cleaning and personal care products from the local or chain department or drug store and don’t pay attention to the ingredients label and what each item is and what those individual and mixed items can do to your body, chances are, you have a toxic home. Although your body is incredible…
Fall is in the air. Can you smell it yet? Having recently moved to Texas, I’ve been relishing in seeing friends’ social media posts talking about crisp fall air and sweater weather… while we are still arguably sitting in summer weather, craving a break from the 90+ temperatures. All the more reason to indulge in…
You see it all over the internet.. crazy oil users talking about ingesting oils… brushing their teeth with oils… cooking with oils… all sorts of crazy things… The most popular: adding lemon essential oil to a glass of water each morning! I do cringe with that one because so few people dilute the lemon oil…
** A guest post by Amber from Amber’s Intuition Do children ever stop? I mean… that time of night… every night… it starts. Finish dinner… relax as a family… brush teeth… potty… pajamas… and BAM “I don’t have to go sleep in my bed!!!” between sobs and massive tears streaming. Bedtime routine never seems to…
Do you have strong-willed child emotions running rampant in your home? The thought is often enough to make any mother cringe. I don’t know how your family is, but my boy is fantastic at displaying his wide array of intense emotions in what may often seem to be the most lawless way possible. Fear Nervousness Anger…
Focus. It’s not something anyone with a willful child is used to seeing. I’ve noticed when my ASD son is focused, you know its something he thoroughly enjoys as he loses himself for hours in his favorite tasks… nothing else matters. Breaking that concentration is impossible. If there is something he doesn’t have an intense…
Today I made some body butter for my dry, cracked hands and feet, and had to take a moment to share with you how I made it. If you have never tried homemade lotions or body butters, you truly are missing out!! I’m one of those people who deals with seriously dry, chapped, and cracked…
Tired of feeling like you’re wasting your time with meditation, “being fully present,” and all that other “woo woo” stuff designed to help you be the best version of yourself? Do any of those crazy phrases that make you feel like a silly tree hugger even work? Are you wasting your time? Or is there…
Perhaps you can feel some scratchy sensations in your throat… or perhaps you’re here because you want something different for your tea this morning that will warm you and have you feeling great. It’s all over social media… people are dripping their oils in water of all temperatures. Whether it is lavender lemonade, their morning…
It’s that time of year again. The air is becoming crisper with less humidity. The leaves on the trees are starting to change colors. It’s still warm enough to garden, but not hot enough to warrant running through a sprinkler or spending the day in the pool to keep cool. The days are shorter, enabling…
Being an active advocate within the essential oil world, I’ve had numerous questions recently from my readers and friends asking for my thoughts on CBD, whether or not it is an essential oil, what my thoughts are about how it is made, what my thoughts are over the legal controversy polarizing the US, and if…
First off… hemp, cannabis, marijuana… whatever you want to call it… it’s all from the same plant species: Cannabis sativa. Putting the debate to rest, the US DEA specifically states: CBD oil is not ‘legal in all states’ In the past couple years there has been an explosion of companies promoting what “hemp-derived CBD oil” and claim is…
Wintergreen has a very strong, fresh, minty aroma. My favorite use is for sore muscles after a workout, and also reducing post-workout soreness by applying it diluted on my legs prior to working out. Wintergreen essential oil benefits: supporting the musculoskeletal system soothing sore muscles cleansing to your lymphatic system increasing your awareness boosting your sensory…
Self-care… its one of those things we do to show our bodies how much we care. Our bodies do a lot for us, and taking the time to periodically do little things to make us feel good and cared for is the key to living happier and healthier. And just like Grandma’s homemade cookies always…
Geranium essential oil comes from the Pelargonium graveolens plant, a multibranched shrub that grows up to 5 feet tall, and is produced by steam distilling the plant’s flowers and leaves. It is native to subtropical southern Africa and was used by the Egyptians to promote beautiful, radiant skin. Geranium Essential Oil has a lovely floral aroma very…
Bathroom adventures can be quite embarrassing, especially when you’re not the only one home. Knock out the embarrassment by controlling toilet smells. I previously wrote about surviving your in-laws, where I mentioned needing to diffuse some Purification essential oil blend to keep from routinely walking through a brick wall of stench brought to us by…
Are essential oils safe to ingest? There is an awful lot of controversy throughout the internet on whether or not it is safe ingesting essential oils. Many people say no, while just as many others give testimonials on how they’ve never had any issues, and even feel better than ever when they do. Then there…
Everyday we wake up to a new day, even though sometimes our days are so similar they seem to melt together in our memories, making us feel stuck in monotony to the point where you’re stuck thinking “Now what?” I know this feeling all to well. After separating from the Navy in 2008, I spent…
In the middle of a hot summer, on of the best ways to cool down and refresh yourself is with an ice-cold glass of lemonade. But, what if your lemonade could be more than just refreshing? Adding some lavender to your lemonade can provide many healthy benefits… especially when you choose to skip the sugar….
I spent years perfecting one of my family’s favorite dinners: spaghetti. As I evolved in my nontoxic journey, I found my cooking took a turn too. One day, while having a major craving for spaghetti, I realized I was out of a few herbs we needed to make my sauce from scratch, and of course…
Young Living Business… how do you build it? Where do you start? Can you actually make money with it? We’ve listed out our most frequently asked questions and compiled them for you right here. One of my favorite aspects of writing a blog is to see my statistics page where I am able to see…
Hot. So hot. You don’t know whether to crank up the AC or go sit in the fridge to help cool you down. Whether you’re going through that “season” or its just summer time, this DIY cooling peppermint spray will help chill you out so you’re not stuck feeling miserable while breaking a sweat fanning…
Oil pulling… what is it?? The quick answer… Oil pulling is where you swish 1 tsp to 1 Tbsp of any seed-based oil in your mouth for 10-20 minutes. Oil Pulling History Oil pulling has been around for a very long time (at least 3,000 years), though recently has become more and more popular. It…
I think we’ve all been there… cringing as you can feel the tension well up in your head… that dense, disruptive cloud that overtakes you until you can’t think or function, feeling the need to dive under your bed with your favorite blanket, with all drapes and doors shut. No sound. No light. Just nothing…
Using essential oils safely is an important topic to cover. Essential oils are highly concentrated and need to be handled with care, even when just diffusing essential oils. Diffusing essential oils is where you add oils to a diffuser. There are many types of diffusers. Some use tap water, some use distilled water, and some…
How often do you catch yourself obsessing over the past events that made your life the way it is today? Or perhaps you’ve caught yourself obsessing over how those past experiences will forge your future into something you don’t particularly want… We’ve all been there. So wrapped up in taking care of life priorities with…
You invested in your health… you saw some benefits… and now you’re wondering… how do you make essential oils last longer so you can save more money? Budgeting is a must in 98% of families. We have many members on tight budgets that use oils regularly, thanks to their ability to stretch their oils. Why…
A common question we see asked is: can diffusing essential oils make you feel light-headed? Can using an essential oil diffuser make you feel sick? Can diffusing essential oils make you feel light-headed, nauseous, or sick? The quick answer: Yes. Diffusing essential oils can make you feel light-headed. But, there is more to it than…
Don’t you just hate it when your towels start to get a bit funky? You wash them, but something just doesn’t feel or smell right. You have two options: turn them into rags and go buy new ones… or restore those tired towels for more use. Thankfully, you don’t need to spend that extra expense…
What could be worse than the sneezing rampage as you dust your furniture? That dust poofs up and achoo! It never seems to end. And forget leaving the windows open in the spring, during the pollen-apocalypse that just coats every surface in an endless cycle of constant dust and sneeze frenzy that never seems to…
Don’t you hate it when you get stuck in your own mind, unable to move forward. You feel like creativity has been completely zapped, and can’t seem to even begin to contemplate events in the future. We have you covered! Boost your creativity and envision what is next for you using some of our favorite…
Essential oils are natural products, but that doesn’t mean they are ok to use as-is out of the bottle. Essential oils are highly concentrated, and although come from plants made by nature, they can irritate the skin, cause headaches, or other irritations if misused. 12 important rules for using essential oils safely Keep essential oils…
Essential oils, like most volatile liquids, need to be stored appropriately to ensure they maintain their therapeutic qualities. Preserving your precious essential oils requires a few simple steps. First lets talk a bit about the four basic categories your oils fall into. Each oil category has slightly different requirements for storage. Pure steam distilled single oils…
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You’re loving learning about essential oils so far, and you keep hearing about how great Young Living oils are… then you run into a bottomless pit of blogs telling you all about how Young Living is a colossal waste of money because they swear all essential oils are the same, and you can find oils…
You’re up… Coffee brewing… Starting your day. You make your way to the mirror, seeing reminders of all the obnoxious imperfections the mirror so judgmentally reflects. Those dark, dull spots… the ones that didn’t use to be there in your younger days. Sigh… the struggle is real. Desperate to look like the you that you…
I just read an article on LinkedIn that has me thinking. One of my 2nd level connections, Oleg Vishnepolsky, wrote: A group of students was asked to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: Egypt’s Great Pyramids Taj Mahal…
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Citrus Fresh essential oil blend provides the BEST citrus fragrance, being made of a blend of orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin, and spearmint essential oils. It has a very citrusy, bright aroma to it. There are many uses for Citrus Fresh essential oil blend that range from using it as a perfume, to an air…
If you’re scrambling to grasp at proverbial straws to regain some sort of sense of control in your life, then you need this one simple tip! Are you’re too much of a control freak? Do these statements sound familiar? If your coworker or significant other would just change one or two things about him/herself, then…
You hear it all the time… You need to take care of yourself. You’re too burned out and need some YOU time. You can’t forget about YOU BUT… Taking time out for yourself means taking time away from everything else… like your career or your family… do you really have time for that? Realizing that, you…
Hey parents! Don’t you hate looking down during diaper time just to see an angry butt pointed at you? All that red discomfort just begging for help!! Yeah… me too… After scouring through countless diaper creams and ointments, disgusted by the ingredients, I decided that I needed to find a better way to care for…
Jade Lemon has an uplifting citrusy aroma much milder than a lemon with a unique lemon-lime scent that is oddly reminiscent of Bath and Body Works’ Lemongrass Sage. It is an oil cold-pressed from the peels of a unique hybrid of lemons and limes from the Rutaceae family (citrus). Jade Lemon is very high in…
Ravintsara essential oil has a spicy clove-nutmeg-cinnamon-eucalyptus type aroma that is high in the 1,8 cineol constituent. It is an immune-boosting powerhouse that may be soothing to your lungs, digestive tract, nerves, and skin. Ways to use Ravintsara Essential Oil Add a few drops to 1/2 cup of Epsom salts and add to a bath…
Do you sometimes feel so enraged with anger you literally can’t see straight? You know… that moment when you feel that vibrational change resonating throughout your body that tingles up from your core, out each of your extremities simultaneously. That radiating energy rapidly, yet slowly, radiates up the inside of your head through your spine, turning…
Manuka has a lovely, woodsy aroma that has a long history for helping with respiratory support, skin support, and immune support. It is calming to the nerves, strengthens your mental resolve, and promotes an overall well-being feeling. It is stabilizing and calming, which is perfect during stressful moments. Our favorite ways to use Manuka Essential…
AgilEase is a capsule supplement especially beneficial for athletes, military members, military veterans, and those who are middle aged or elderly who are seeking greater flexibility and mobility. Ingredients in Agilease Agilease is an amazingly helpful joint supplement, containing: Frankincense resin, Calcium, Tumeric, Piperine from black pepper (both anti inflammatory), collagen, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, wintergreen oil, copaiba…
Have you ever thought one of the following thoughts? Money shouldn’t be spent Opportunities are limited Risk is dangerous Success is temporary Then you could be holding yourself back, and not even realize it! Your mindset – the way you think – could be causing you to look at successful people and assume they were lucky,…
Curious what to use Dragon Time Essential Oil Blend for? Women all around the world are transforming their monthly cycle woes into much more enjoyable moments of their lives using this handy essential oil blend. This essential oil blend is my go-to for helping with all the menstrual cycle symptoms we’ve all grown to dislike….
Tea tree essential oil has a grounding wood aroma, reminiscent of the tree. The aroma is very cleansing and purifying. Tea tree essential oil has many great benefits and uses, including cleaning, and in your wellness cabinet too. Just make sure you use the real stuff… What is Tea Tree Essential Oil and How Is…
It is an exciting time when a new parents welcomes a new baby into their family! We have some great ideas to use essential oils for both mom and baby to enhance wellness, increase happiness, and sooth those fussy moments. Before we dive in, I would like to share a quick disclaimer. Information in this…
Feeling overwhelmed is not an easy state of mind to be in. Thankfully, with the right mindset and determination, you can overcome overwhelm.Your heart rate increases. Your stress never seems to dwindle. You feel paralyzed without any choice or ability to drag yourself out. I’ve definitely had my share of life lived in complete overwhelm….
Fear. It holds you back from more than it should. Why? That is a great question! Personally, I feel as though we are more fearful than we need to be, largely because of societal expectations put on us at a young age. Perhaps it is because as children we often hear “no” from our parents…
It is that time of year again… everyone seems to be emerging from getting sick and being on antibiotics. If you or someone in your family went through a round of antibiotics in the last year, you (or they) NEED to replenish your gut flora with a good quality probiotic!! There are literally shelves full of…
Satin Facial Scrub™, Mint is a water-based exfoliant. It contains jojoba oil, mango butter, MSM, aloe, and Peppermint essential oil to minimize the appearance of pores and invigorate dull skin. What We Love: This gentle exfoliator helps smooth and wake up your skin. We love using this first thing in the morning after you wake…
There are so many websites to choose from and choices to sift though. So I compiled a list of my and my customers’ favorites! Roller Ball Bottles We do use a few different types. My biggest tip is to find a roller ball bottle with a stainless steel ball. I suggest stainless steel because citrus oils and…
Many pet parents enjoy using essential oils on themselves and to replace products in their homes to ensure there are no issues with hidden toxic ingredients. This is especially beneficial to do with your cleaning supplies, especially with your furry friends walking around bare-paw on freshly cleaned floors. But did you know essential oils may…
Eucalyptus has an invigorating aroma that helps open up your breathing, brings on some extra energy, and also is very soothing to sore muscles. Eucalyptus essential oil is created by steam distilling the plant’s leaves. Eucalyptus is generally not recommended for children under 6, however if you’re going to use eucalyptus around kids, Eucalyptus Radiata…
At some point in time, it happens to us all… too much essential oil drips into your diffuser, and becomes WAY too strong for the room you’re in. It can be so frustrating. You have a great essential oil recipe you want to put in the diffuser. Whether you’re scaling down a roller ball recipe,…
Oregano has so many uses and is perfect to keep on hand, especially during changing seasons because of it’s incredible immune system boosting properties. It is made through steam distillation with fresh Oregano leaves and is a wonderful addition to your favorite recipes! 18 benefits and uses for Oregano Essential Oil Very rich in phenols…
Pain. We can’t always explain why our bodies, hearts, or minds hurt. Sometimes we can’t control the hurt… even when that hurt becomes debilitating. And there are legitimate circumstances where there seems to be no end to it. There are legitimate reasons that you can’t control. You know that feeling where your body won’t cooperate….
I’ve heard it, and I’m sure you have too: essential oils are just “snake oils.” But… what are snake oils, and do they have anything in common with essential oils? What is a “Snake Oil”? To understand what “snake oil” is and why that term is so popular today, we need to take a little…
In the days leading up to my second wedding I was a wreck! I threw myself into every detail making sure every single thing was hand made and met my perfectionist expectations. I planned every detail because I wanted so badly for everything to be perfect! I was marrying the most amazing man and I…
Laundry day… again. You mean to clean your clothes, but thanks to substandard labeling laws, all you’re really doing is swishing your dirty clothes in a vat of warm water and toxic chemicals. It was quite the disturbing experience to dig into the toxic chemicals I draped over my body that don’t rinse out of clothes…
Have you ever heard of oil pulling? I decided to try it myself, and I thought these little coconut oil chews would make the process even more convenient. I figured that adding in a few drops of essential oils would only add to the benefits. Gather your oils. I used 5 drops of lemon essential…
Stress may cause numerous problems in your physical and mental health. While we all have a certain amount of stress in our lives, it’s important to manage it as best we can. While stress can dissipate on its own (providing you are able to remove yourself from the stress or resolve the underlying reason of…
Purification essential oil blend is our go-to oil for anything smelly and buggy. Its fresh scent is so pleasant and has such versatile abilities that it belongs in any essential oil lover’s oil collection. What is in Purification Essential Oil Blend? It contains citronella, lemongrass, rosemary, tea tree, lavandin, and myrtle essential oils. Citronella– a key essential…
DiGize essential oils blend is a unique blend consisting of peppermint, lemongrass, juniper, patchouli, fennel, tarragon, and anise essential oils. It was designed to support to your entire digestive system. What essential oils are in DiGize essential oil blend? DiGize is an essential oil blend containing 8 essential oils with specific digestive system support benefits:…
PanAway is an essential oil blend formulated by Young Living. It was blended to provide support your nervous and musculoskeletal systems. It boosts energy, promotes healing, soothes the skin, and is the perfect companion for post-workouts or after a long day working while standing. What is in PanAway PanAway is a blend comprised of wintergreen, helichrysum, clove, and…
Thieves essential oil blend has its roots deep in history. It was created from research based on the infamous 15th century thieves who rubbed oils and herbs on themselves to avoid contracting the plague while they robbed bodies of the dead and dying. Legend has it they told their secret recipe to the King of…
RC is a Young Living exclusive essential oil blend containing the constituents linalol camphene, limonene, linalol acetate, and eucalyptol to help you maximize your health and wellness (I strongly recommend Googling those). RC is an acronym for “Respiratory Comfort,” but it does much more than just support and soothes the respiratory system. What is in…
Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons, giving its aroma all the brightness of the freshly picked fruit. Cheerful, sweet, and nostalgic, Lemon oil can eliminate odors and infuse your whole home with its clean, lemon-drop scent when diffused. With its bright and joyful aroma, Lemon oil benefits skin and hair as…
This is a question I recently came across while helping coach a friend into a healthier lifestyle, and with her permission, I thought I would share it with you. She asked me during our long conversation: “… but do you really need to use essential oils to be healthy?” So, Do you need to use…
Lavender essential oil is known as the “Swiss Army Knife” of essential oils, as it seems there is nothing it can’t help with. With so many uses for lavender essential oil, it is one of the most common essential oils to keep in your wellness toolkit. Lavender’s aroma inspires consciousness, health, love, peace, and an…
Other than smelling amazing, essential oils have many properties that help you feel better without any nasty or toxic chemical additives that potentially could produce annoying or dangerous side effects. There are plenty of reasons to use essential oils. Essential oils can help you to: overcome occasional nausea, reduce occasional tension headaches reduce muscle soreness, regain control over your stress…
Thinking back to high school biology and long conversations with my parents (a physician’s assistant and a nurse), it was common knowledge that genetics is everything. They choose what color eyes and hair you have. They choose the shade of your skin. They choose your height and weight. They choose what ailments you’re predisposed to….
Grease, grime, dirt, muck. If there is one thing we all have in common, it’s the need to clean the spaces we live, work, and play in. There is a mystery, though, of what ingredients are actually used to make our cleaning solvents. Some of these ingredients are caustic. Some are carcinogenic. Some are neurotoxic….
Your bathroom. You stress over it being clean, but have you spent much time looking through the products you use? Are your cleaning products really cleaning? And if they are… are they SAFE? Or could they be contributing to alienating your family’s health? All too often, we assume cleaners are safe because we find them…