Category Archives: Essential Oil Education

Homework Helpers

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We do not even try to do school without these helpers at the table. Sometimes no matter how hard they are trying, they get into a rut with their work and need a little boost to keep the frustration and tension from taking over – sometimes them – almost always me 😁

These 2 rollers are must-haves to get the mood going back in the right direction and calm down the frustration!

Neroli is excellent to raise GABA and therefore lower brain chatter, also reducing stress and anxiousness – so we can reset and get back to square one!

Cheer is a great blend to do just what it says – cheer you up! Both are touch rollers so they are pre-diluted and super easy to roll on the back of the neck or along the spine right when you need it.

If you don’t have these two and want them – shoot me a message and I can get them to you stat. No one needs to try and get through homeschool or homework without them!

Travel tip {doTERRA supplements}

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This is so simple, but oh so much cuter than other labels you can find. Many of you have these supplement travel cases that you can find at www.oillife.com or www.aromatools.com, but here is my tip of the day…

1) Gently peel back the label on an empty or almost empty bottle and cut just past the cute dotted border to make a square

2) Place your new little sticker on one of your vinyl zip pouches from the case

3) you now have your travel stash and do not have to sort by days (because SURELY I am not the only one that forgets and then gets all confused and stressed about what I needed to take when)

4) you can cut the ingredients label in the same way and put it on the back of the pouch in case you want to share with a friend and get questions about what specifically is included!

5) happy and HEALTHY traveling!

play date owies – essential oil blend!

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Loooooove this oil, but have found myself using it so so much this week. So much so that I just keep it in my pocket at all times. Not only have I used it on my skin for it’s anti-aging and restorative properties, but after having reactions to my other natural deodorant options, I had to go back to just using doterra’s products. This makes a great natural deodorant by just rolling it on in the morning! Love it!!

As much as I use it though, I think my boys use it even more! My 4 year old has had sooo many bumps, scrapes and falls since being on the road. Every time this is my go-to blend. It immediately calms and settles down the area in addition to calming him down! It is a playground staple for sure and they come running to me constantly asking for their ‘owie oil’

Love that I have something 100% natural that my boys know helps them so much.

free essential oils in August!

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Want some free essential oils in August? A new month = new promos on essential oils and this is a GOOD one! Any 160 PV (appx $160 in oils) will get a FREE 15 ml lavender, lemon and peppermint oil this month with their order!!! This is amazing! We use these 3 oils non-stop and even combine them for daily season support (my husband swears by them)! Lavender is a must-have for sunny summer days to calm and soothe the skin, but can also relax your mind after a busy day and help with restful sleep! Lemon is a staple in our baking and cooking, but also works as a gentle cleanse and even removes sticky residue or paint safely and naturally! Peppermint is a natural pick-me-up for sluggish afternoons or mornings and is excellent to provide not only flavor, but a cooling sensation on hot summer days when spritzed on the skin. Peppermint is also a must-have for relief of temporary head tension or muscle soreness after a busy day!

In Tune is also 10% off this month and is a must-have homework/focus helper for back-to-school! Known as the ‘focus blend’ it’s one that we use every day in our family to help us keep on task and have good listening ears 🙂

For those who already have doTERRA accounts, order all of these before the 15th on your loyalty rewards program and any order over 125PV will also get a 5ml bottle of our Breathe Respiratory Blend! It’s fantastic to help open up airways and promote clear and healthy breathing!

If you don’t have oils for your family yet, message me ASAP and I can help you get your hands on these. They have been game changers for our family and are something that we use every day in our home to get and stay well naturally!

detox foot & armpit mask

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Many people love bentonite clay + apple cider vinegar masks on their face, but did you know you can also use these to detox other areas of your body? I like to keep a small glass jar upstairs with the 2 ingredients and a wooden chopstick. Makes whipping up a batch of this stuff so quick and easy.

Pour a few Tbsp of bentonite clay into my 4 oz jar, add in organic ACV until it gets smooth and stir it well with the wooden stick (do not use metal with the bentonite clay).
It will get nice and smooth and bubbly – way better than mixing it with water! My favorite essential oil to mix in is dōTERRA’s Zendocrine detoxification blend. It is an amazing blend of tangerine, rosemary, geranium, juniper berry and cilantro essential oils!

These oils are fantastic to support cleansing of the endocrine system (great for your skin) and cilantro is also excellent for heavy metal cheating.

Add in 2-3 drops of the Zendocrine oil to your wet clay mixture, cover your feet. Prop them up and sit back with a good book and let it dry before washing all those toxins and inpurities out!

This is also GREAT for an armpit detox!! Pulling out those toxins and odors can be very beneficial, especially when switching to natural deodorants.

Some other fun oils to try as add-ins::

  • Deep blue to sooth tired feet and sore muscles
  • Slim and sassy to boost metabolic function and detox
  • Lemongrass and peppermint for a fresh and cooling pick-me-up
  • Cilantro to pull out heavy metals

Have fun with these & Let me know how you like it!

Long nights?

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I had a long night up with the kiddos the other night and woke up looking a bit…puffy around the eyes. I decided to try correct-X on one eye and a very expensive eye cream on the other to see if the rumors I had heard were true that this can aso be a magic eye cream. Within minutes I could tell and feel the difference, and believe it or not, the correct-X won! It calmed and soothed the skin and took the puffiness right down. A super convenient skin ointment for the kiddos that also works to erase long, rough nights? Yes, please! Bye bye expensive eye creams!

Healthy Eyes

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so I maybe did a little airstream renovation work this past weekend without proper eye protection. That combined with the desert dust and dryness was not a great combo.

These three oils have been by my side and are fantastic when you need to support healthy eye function. LOVE these touch rollers! Just figure 8 them around your outer eye bone in layers when you need a little extra support! 

Never never put essential oils directly into your eyes, ears or nose:..safety first! 

Immune support for kiddos

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People often ask us what we use with the littles to keep them healthy and their immune systems strong. We are so blessed to have an amazing well known pediatrician who realizes that our bodies are meant to work well if given the proper nutrients.  

 Our boys have a daily regimen of supplements, minerals and oils that have worked wonders. When they do need some extra support, we know what to do and are well equipped!

this is the year

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truck_family_hit_roadThis is going to be a BIG year. I know, everyone says that come January 1, but for us, this really is going to be a BIG year. We’ve been waiting for 2016 for a LONG time, though we didn’t always know it was 2016 we were waiting for. Now it’s here, and now we know!

I’d be lying if I said we weren’t scared. There’s a comfort in the familiar, but something deep inside us is not happy with staying there. We know life is more than the routine, than the familiar, than sitting at a desk day in and out while the kids grow up when we’re not looking – while we’re off at work and engrossed in the habits that so easily suck our time away from what really matters.

Just two years ago we had no idea 2016 was the year. It seemed like a distant dream of ‘one day’ that may never be attainable. Funny how God works when we don’t even know what is going on. I have found a passion in helping others discover ways to use natural options for better wellness that we never imagined would also become a lifestyle and calling for us. Circumstances beyond our control kept leading us to the next thing and the next thing, God has worked out all kinds of details that were in the way before, and now here we are!

There are SO many unknowns {that is where fear creeps in}, but we are trusting that the God who got us this far will light the path when needed. Ok, enough with the vagueness:: here are some of the things going down in 2016 and to say we are excited is an understatement!

  • E is retiring from a 20 year career in AUGUST and we will be free to move where we choose for the first time in our life together!
  • We are renovating a 1973 31′ airstream that will be our next home {yes, for all FIVE of us}, and have to have it ready by the time we leave!
  • We will finally escape the desert —-> destination unknown!
  • We will travel around seeing parts of the country we haven’t yet been able to explore, visit friends and family across the country, get to share our love of essential oils while we travel, and visit many of you who are a part of our amazing team!
  • We are homeschooling our oldest child and will take that to the road. No better way to learn than to get out and see the world!

The next 8 months are going to be the ‘prepare to launch’ phase for us. The ‘simple’ life we’ve been longing for does not come easily. We have a lot of STUFF to get rid of. Hard decisions to make. Time to put the action behind our dreams.FRESHSO many details to still work out, but we hope you guys follow along with our journey and adventures. Life with these 3 amazing littles is never boring, and mobilizing it to a 2 room camper will guarantee plenty of ‘adventure.’ Having my husband join us 24/7 is a blessing I could never have imagined, but for anyone who is married, you know that will come with a whole new round of challenges as we figure out new roles and hopefully master time management.

We know a lot of you have done similar things – thanks for the inspiration! We know it can be done, so we’ll see where the roads lead us! Here’s to a crazy ride in 2016!

{DIY} laundry detergent

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About the time I had started using essential oils, I came across a killer deal on a super green cloth diaper friendly laundry detergent, so I bought a TON of it. I was so proud of myself for scoring that deal. Since then I have wanted to try making my own several times, but just had no need for it! I FINALLY (after almost 2 years) have run out of my stash, so this was my project! My first attempt I followed a traditional recipe that used borax and that was a big NO GO on my little ones sensitive skin. I made a massive batch, and had to give most of it away!
laundry_detergentMy REVISED detergent is now borax FREE and it seems to be working quite well so far. Here are the ingredients that I have switched to for our homemade laundry detergent

  • 2 cups washing soda
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/2 cup of course sea salt or epsom salt
  • 1/2 cup of Biokleen oxygen bleach
  • 1 bar of castille soap finely grated (a cuisinart with a finer grater attachment works great to do this quickly)
  • 10 – 20 drops each of lavender and wild orange essential oils (I’ll change this up each time just for fun)

Dump it all into a container, mix it up, add in the essential oils, and there you go! Use about 1-2 Tbsp with each load, add in white vinegar with 2 drops of essential oil as the liquid fabric softener and run the load!

 

 

Arborvitae

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There is a new essential oil on the block – one that is exclusively produced by dōTERRA, but an oil that you will all want to add to your repertoire as soon as possible.

The Giant Arborvitae {Tree of Life} grown in the lush forests of Vancouver is overflowing with benefits and strong, powerful constituents called tropolones that make this one of my new ‘must-haves’ especially when it comes to protecting against environmental and seasonal threats.

Methyl thujate, hinokitiol and thujic acid work together as primary constituents of this oil to really protect from environmental threats while supporting healthy cell function, which is the foundation of all our wellness. It also has natural preservation properties when applied topically to wood, and naturally repels insects both topically and by diffusing it in an area!

This is one I guarantee I will keep on hand at all times, especially given the environmental threats that are so prevalent right now! Love having access to this Giant ‘tree of life’ in such a practical and powerful way!

UPDATE: How do we use Arborvitae? This has definitely become one of our staples that we keep within arms reach!

~ Add a drop to the diffuser along with OnGuard to pull out the ‘big guns’ for protecting against environmental threats.

~ Arborvitae is a powerful cleansing and purifying agent, and we have had to grab it on several instances for topical application when we needed support in this area.

~ Add a drop to some carrier oil along with OnGuard + sofgels (puncture the softgel and squeeze it out) for a super powerful agent that helps boost immune function.

~ Add a drop to the diffuser along with Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Douglas Fir and White Fir for an AMAZING relaxing and calming woodland blend!

Who wants better sleep?

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I am in a life phase that is going on 5 years now, called sleep deprivation. It is not that I can’t sleep or that I do not desperately want to sleep, but it all started about 5 years ago during the late stages of pregnancy where there just became no such thing as a full night of uninterrupted restful sleep. Anyone who has been 38+ weeks preggo knows that no matter how much people tell you to ‘rest up’ before the baby arrives, it just is a cruel statement that can not exist when you are the size of a whale and can’t move to even roll over in bed without shaking the entire room. Thankfully that phase transitions to the next one of even LESS sleep, called life with a newborn! My kids have never been those 12 hour sleepers…..ever. They just don’t want to miss a thing. Needless to say, 5 years later I am still up with a baby (though my 2 toddlers have finally outgrown that stage and are restfully sleeping through the night). JEALOUS? yes, I am.

There are studies after studies that have been done on the health benefits of getting enough restful sleep. From improving memory, to body detox, to cellular repair, boosting metabolism, lowering inflammation, sharpening focus, boosting immunity, and even extending the years of life that you have, sufficient restful sleep is critical…and something that most of us grown Americans are not getting!lavender fabric softener

All this to say, I’m all about some relaxation when I can get it! We have been using essential oils for over two years now, and have seen some really amazing life altering things that they can do for serious sleep challenges, but for just feeling relaxed and happy, we have a blend for calming that is a must have! With calming oils like Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang and Sandlewood you really can’t go wrong.

This blend is fantastic diffused next to the bed at night, or for deep and restful sleep I recommend applying it to the bottom of your feet. For even more intense sleep challenges, try layering a drop of vetiver essential oil on the bottom of each big toe in conjunction with this blend of calming oils.

For daytime relaxation (which I think we all agree we would LOVE to have more of), try layering this calming blend with some other oils known for calming like spruce, frankincense, blue tansy and blue chamomile on the back of the next or a drop on each wrist and feel the worry and stress melt away. It really is that great. Grab these calming essential oils and get some rest!

IQMega

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Omega 3 is so essential to healthy development in children, and this awesome stuff contains 1000mg (combo of EPA & DHA) Omega 3, flavored with wild orange oil. This is the perfect Omega3 supplement to add to the kids’ morning smoothies! My 3 year old even asks for it in a spoon if he can catch me before I add it in!

Maybe some of you have toddlers that are jumping up and down to eat a plate of fresh wild caught salmon for breakfast every day, but for the rest of us….this stuff is golden! The Wild Orange oil paired with these essential fatty acids is a perfect combo to cover that ‘fishy’ taste and odor that is so common with Omega 3 supplements.

IQ Mega

IQ Mega

If you aren’t already aware of the immense benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids in the diet, see here why these are so critical for your children, and check out some of their other benefits. The typical American Diet is high in Omega 6 essential fatty acids (found in things such as vegetable oils, seeds, soybean, sunflower, etc) but generally people tend to be heavy in Omega 6 and deficient in Omega 3…both of which are critical to healthy growth and function.

There have been impressive studies that show marked improvements in children’s attention, learning and behavior with no other changes than adding in Omega 3 to their diet. It is also amazing for healthy skin. Since strictly controlling his diet and adding in some key supplements, my 4 year old has healthy and soft skin for the first time in his life. I’m still learning so much that the skin is an outward sign of internal wellness, so rather than just masking the symptoms, how great to have things that can help soothe from the inside-out.

In addition, the IQ Mega
• Promotes healthy cardiovascular, nervous, and immune system function.*
• Supports healthy joint function and comfort.*
• Provides important modulating nutrients for healthy immune function.*
• Protects against lipid oxidation and supports healthy function of the brain and eyes.*

Always consult your pediatrician with any medical questions, but I hope this stuff can help your family as much as it has helped ours!

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Cedarwood Essential Oil

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So I learned something today that makes me super excited about Cedarwood essential oil!

20140502-083644.jpgYou all know how much we love and use vetiver around our house, and the properties and chemical constituents of Cedarwood are VERY similar! These oils are both very high in sesquiterpenes in their chemical composition which makes them very effective at getting in and relaxing your mind, assisting with sound and deeper sleep. People are using Cedarwood in sleep blends with fantastic results and since the cost is lower than vetiver this could be a good ‘substitution’ for people to try.

Many have mixed it with lavender alone if they just have the basic oils, or I would try combining it with either serenity, or my favorite blend of roman chamomile, ylang ylang, frankincense, lavender & clary sage or marjoram.

Not to mention the added benefits of Cedarwood…

• Before exercising, massage one to two drops into
your chest to maintain vitality throughout your
workout.

• After a difficult day, diffuse Cedarwood to relax
the mind and the body.

• During your facial routine, add one to two drops
of Cedarwood to your facial toner or moisturizer
for added clarifying properties.

• After noticing a fresh skin imperfection, directly
apply one drop to affected area to immediately
improve the appearance.
• Place a drop on a cotton ball and place in closets,
storage boxes, or other areas to keep moths at bay.

• Add to mulch or topsoil to naturally repel insects.

• When a child wakes up scared, apply to the
bottom of feet to return a peaceful feeling.
• Take internally to promote relaxation.*

• Naturally repels insects

With Father’s Day just around the corner, Cedarwood is a favorite among the men for it’s woodsy, musky smell and with its skin benefits, it is an excellent choice for shaving and facial creams for the guys!

Going to use a little Cedarwood on the boys tonight and catch up on some good sleep 😉

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