March 4th at 9-11 at our home in Fairbury

​EXTEND DIFFUSER LIFE by regularly cleaning your diffusers with an occasional “deep clean”. ​

We all have those days. When our energy dips, we feel sluggish and struggle to focus. Trying to get through the rest of the day looks big if not impossible.

This blend has been a lifesaver so many times to help me tackle that final kitchen clean up, to teach one more class, to be present with a friend who really needs to share or stay mentally alert through my evening devotions. 

So here is my treasured recipe that has been a go-to to keep me sailing rather than dragging through my days. May it bless you on your tough days! 
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• ​Use Lavender to help your family sleep. Place a drop in the palm of your hand, rub it together and then rub on your pillow before bed. It will not only help them go to sleep, but also stay asleep.

• Lavender and Tea Tree can be used to help when your eyes are pink. 

 

• Tea Tree is very effective to treat an occasional skin blemish. Just dab it on the infected area.

 

• Peppermint and Lavender can be used together to help relieve head tension & open your sinuses.

 

• Lavender can be used to calm itching from bites or after sun and occasional cuts and bruises.

 

• Use a mixture of 10 drops each Peppermint and Deep Blue and fill a roller bottle the remaining way with Fractionated Coconut Oil. This combo has a wonderful, powerful cooling effect on head tension that is a little worse than typical head tension.

 

• Oregano can be rubbed on the bottoms of feet (use a carrier oil– it’s a hot oil) to help occasional sickness. This is powerful for immunity!

 

• DigestZen can be used to help digestive function. 3 drops in a veggie cap or in water, once a day.

 

• Use Lemon & Tea Tree for simple, but very effective household cleaners. Add 10 drops to water and put in a spray bottle.

 

• On Guard supports your body when you don’t feel good and creates a healthy strong immune system so you don’t get sick to start with. It can be used topically, internally or diffused. 

 

• Breathe has been known to help clear the sinuses, ease snoring, and clear congestion.

 

• Deep Blue relieves muscle strain after workouts or any muscle/joint discomfort.

 

• Frankincense does anything all the other oils do. Add a drop with all oil applications to boost the effectiveness of the oils. 

 

• Peppermint is a great breath freshener and a natural stimulant. Try 1 drop in water or in your palms and inhale the next time you get drowsy when driving.

 

• A few drops of Lemon in water daily promotes regularity with bowels, detox and energy.

 

• Taking two drops each of Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint in a veggie cap each day can help with occasional seasonal allergies.

 

• Next time you have a head congestion take a shower or bath and add 1-2 drops of Peppermint to the water/on the bottom of the shower floor. Add Lavender & Peppermint to bath water for a refreshing after sun relief bath.  

 With 10 basic essential oils, you can address 80% of your families health concerns. Not only does that save you money from doctor and emergency room visits but it saves you so much time! Essential oils work within minutes and it only takes one drop per application!

The Healthy Start Kit comes with 10 basic essential oils and a diffuser to get you started saving time and money! This month (September 2022) purchase the kit, next month spend 100 pv (or roughly $100) and next month get 50 pv (or $50 in free products)! Contact me for how to get this deal. 

Another great way to learn is to receive my weekly one minute essential oil tips via email/text. You'll get tips, recipes, deals, class offerings and education about oils in small tiny chunks to make it easy and fun to learn! 
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In the heat of summer, what is better than a refreshing cool drink? Maybe a refreshing drink with a friend! 

Lemonade Bar's are a fun way to customize and try a new version of lemonade! And a simple but creative way to make guests feel special!

What you need:

• Prepared Lemonade (see my recipe with honey below)
• Fresh fruit- raspberries, strawberries, lemons, limes
• Toothpicks for adding oils
• Basil essential oil (great with raspberries)
• Lavender essential oil
• Geranium essential oil
• Ginger essential oil
• Grapefruit essential oil
• Lime essential oil 

Directions:
Pour lemonade (8 oz per person) into glasses. Allow guests to add fruit and dip a toothpick into the center of desired orrfice (plastic top on essential oil bottle) and swirl in lemonade. Add additional oil dips to desired taste. 


Homemade Lemonade
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup raw honey
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 cups cold water
2 drops Lemon essential oil

Let boiling water sit for five minutes to cool and then add raw honey. Stir in lemon juice, cold water and essential oils. Enjoy! 

Summer is almost here and so is the sun! Sunshine has so many benefits but what about when you get a little too much? I have the perfect relief for you:

AFTER SUN CARE
In a 4 ounce spray bottle combine:
10 drops Frankincense
10 drops Lavender
5 drops Peppermint
5 drops Geranium
1/2 ounce of FCO
Top with water

Shake and spray on affected area. 

And if you would rather avoid the need for AFTER SUN CARE, stay tuned as doTERRA releases a brand new suncare line in July! Excited for these non-toxic, light weight, non nano zinc oxide, water resistant products! 


If you are new to essential oils and are looking for the best way to get your oils, check out the doTERRA enrollment kits! All the basic oils in one kit with a free 1-yr wholesale membership ($35 savings with 25% off for the next year!)​

Did you know you can use essential oils in your cooking? Not only does it add amazing flavor but it's easy and gives you added health benefits!
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4 Reasons to Use Essential Oils in Cooking-
1- Powerful, fresh flavor
2- Long shelf life (even if you don't use it often, it will be fresh every time)
3- Easy and convenient- no chopping, peeling or mincing
4- Added health benefits of each unique oil

How to Cook with Essential Oils:
*1 teaspoon dried herbs = 1 tablespoon fresh herbs = 1 drop essential oil
*Zest of 1 lemon/lime = 8 drops
*For hot or spicy herbs use a toothpick swirl -dip a toothpick in the essential oil bottle and swirl it around in the recipe
*Error on the side of less oil. Taste your recipe and then add more if needed. 

My Tips and Favorites:
*Cilantro essential oil in fresh salsa and guacamole is amazing!
*Add 4-5 drops of On Guard or Wild Orange to a bowl of sliced apples covered in water. Let sit for 15 minutes, drain and enjoy a new twist on apples and keep them from turning brown.
*Place 1 drop of favorite essential oil in hot water for a soothing tea.
*Add 2-3 drops of Citrus oil to smoothies for increased flavor.
*Substitute Lemongrass & Ginger essential oils for ginger root and lemongrass to save time and a trip to a specialty grocery story
*Add 1 drop of Cinnamon, Clove or On Guard to oatmeal or hot breakfast cereal.

 I'd love to hear which recipes you make and what your favorite tips and uses are with essential oils! Check out doTERRA's Top Ten Essential Oil recipes for more inspiration! 


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*Make sure all essential oils used in cooking are labeled for internal use

Do you ever have days where you feel so emotional overwhelmed you exist in a fog or cry at the drop of a hat and struggle to find reasons to smile or feel joy?

Life is hard. And emotions are real.  When we find ourselves in this place, sometimes we feel guilt. Guilt because we think we should be stronger and handle life's issues better. Guilt because we feel focused on ourselves and don't have the capacity to be there for other people. 

While it's tempting (and maybe even default) to push the emotions away, it is healthy to experience our emotions. And not to just feel them but to process them, work through the situation that triggered them and support our body in the emotions. 


A few tips to turn emotional overwhelm from an internal festering wound to a beautiful, healing experience:

1- Give your self permission to feel the emotion and to be ok with how you feel. You might need to tell yourself this out loud or to someone else. 

2- Journal how you feel. Write down your regrets and what you need to take ownership for in the situation. Write down all the things you want to let go of in the form of "I forgive...". Write down all the things you wished people would know. 

3- Use Console oil. Console soothes feelings of sorrow & grief and promotes feelings of hope and peace. Roll on the inside of wrist or over heart several times a day or when feeling overwhelmed. 

4- Nurture yourself by going for walks, spending time with friends, listening to music, making more space in your schedule to just be or whatever brings you joy.  

5- Ask Jesus to heal your emotions. Jesus understands what it feels like to be overwhelmed, sad, sorrowing and abandoned. He not only understands but is with us in every emotion we feel. Invite Him to join you in your emotions and to heal your hurts. 

6- Give yourself time. It takes time to process and work though hard emotions. Everyone process at a different pace so don't compare yourself to others. Be gentle with yourself and know that in time, healing will come.