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What a GREAT way to celebrate Mom!!!

Starting today, May 3rd, at 8:30 AM (MT), and going through the end of Saturday, May 5th at 11:59 PM (MT), Young Living is giving us 10% off some incredible oils that any mom will love!! Even better...there are NO LIMITS, so get some for Mom AND some for YOU!!!! 

Here are the oils that are part of this promo:

Frankincense 5-ml (3549D)
Sacred Sandalwood 5-ml (19651D)
Cedarwood 15-ml (3509D)
Lavender 15-ml (3575D)
Melrose 15-ml (3378D)

Here are the details:

These oils are amazing for skin care, sleep, emotional support, and so much MORE! Frankincense and Sacred Sandalwood are two highly prized Young Living Essential Oils. I love them both for the ways they support healthy, youthful skin, as well as the ways Frankincense supports my immune system. Many friends also love the ways that Frankincense and Sacred Sandalwood are calming, grounding and stabilizing. Cedarwood and Lavender are also calming and are my bedtime oils. I rub a drop of Lavender between my palms, then over my pillowcase, then I put a bit of Cedarwood on the bottoms of my big toes. I find myself drifting off peacefully and having a restful night's sleep. These two oils, along with Melrose, are others that are fantastic for supporting healthy skin.  You'll find countless ways to use these 5 oils if you haven't already fallen in love with them!

As if it wasn't special enough, this promo is a direct message of appreciation from Young Living Founder, Gary Young, for all the women of Young Living:

To the women of Young Living, thank you for supporting our mission and vision and for making the world a better place.

May has blossomed, meeting us with celebrations and writing new chapters on this journey we call Life!

Young Living's May Promo freebies can support us though all the festivities and end of the school year excitement that fill our May calendar! 

Lime Vitality and Cinco de Mayo go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly. Add Lime Vitality to your marinades for fajita meats and veggies. A drop or two of Lime Vitality will enhance the flavor of your homemade salsas and guacamole. Check out our blog post on Lime for additional recipes and tips for usage!

Celebrate Mom mid-month with a spa day. Diffusing Eucalyptus Radiata will create a relaxing spa like environment any day of the year!

Help your young scholars and graduates finish the school year strong with a dab of Clarity in the mornings. Personally, I LOVE to diffuse Clarity and Motivation when I'm working at my desk, but often apply Clarity on my temples and behind my ears for those times when I just need some CLARITY!

You can diffuse Juniper and Thieves to cleanse and freshen your home for any out of town guests that may visit throughout the month. Not only that, Juniper is supportive of the circulatory system and healthy skin, has detoxing properties and is also supportive of emotions, evoking feelings of love and peace.  When we're super busy, our bodies often pay the price for it, so busy seasons are an especially good time to support our immune systems with Thieves. Take good care of YOU!

After a month of excitement you'll welcome the rest and relaxation that Peace and Calming can provide. Diffuse it at bedtime or wear it like perfume any time you need a bit of peace & calming in your day!

100 PV:
 Lime Vitality 5-ml* 

190 PV:
 Eucalyptus Radiata 15-ml
 Peace & Calming 5-ml*
 Lime Vitality 5-ml*

250 PV:
 Juniper 15-ml
 Eucalyptus Radiata 15-ml
 Peace & Calming 5-ml*
 Lime Vitality 5-ml*

300 PV:
 Clarity 15-ml
 Thieves 15-ml
 Juniper 15-ml
 Eucalyptus Radiata 15-ml
 Peace & Calming 5-ml*
 Lime Vitality 5-ml*

*Remember, in order to get the Essential Rewards Exclusive Lime Vitality 5-ml and the Essential Rewards Exclusive Peace & Calming 5-ml, you have to be enrolled in Essential Rewards (ER) and have an order that meets the PV requirements for those items. The extra bonus of meeting these PV amounts with your ER order is that you get even more ER points to spend later!

Some oils, particularly citrus oils, are photosensitive. Skin may be more prone to burn, develop a rash or become brown if areas where photosensitive oils have been applied are exposed to the sun, particularly if fair-skinned. 

Young Living did a great blog post on Photosensitive Essential Oils, explaining what causes photosensitivity and how to reduce the risks associated with these oils. Each of Young Living's oils that are photosensitive are labeled, indicating this, so be sure to check your labels, follow the instructions and be aware of any precautions. 

***Keep in mind that if you have been using DIY recipes that include any photosensitive oils in them, you'll want to make adjustments to those recipes for the summer months.

While this isn't a complete list, here is a good start to knowing which oils are photosensitive and  how long you should wait before exposing those areas of skin to the sun.

I know I say this about a lot of Young Living oils, but Lime really is one of my favorites and for so many reasons! As a major component in my "liquid gold" blend, Stress Away, how could it not be? I love to diffuse Lime and I definitely love to apply it in the form of Stress Away, using it like perfume on my pulse points. Uplifting, calming, soothing to my soul...it brightens any day!

Make this year's Cinco de Mayo extra special with our family's favorite use for Lime Vitality - added to guacamole! Use 2 drops in your favorite guacamole recipe in place of fresh lime and enjoy the added therapeutic benefits of the vitality oil. Don't have a favorite recipe? Try Young Living's spin on guacamole! 

 We adults also love Lime Vitality added to our margaritas, mojitos, and sangria - other awesome additions to your Cinco de Mayo celebrations! Here are a couple of our favorite drink recipes:

2 oz. white tequila

1 oz. orange liqueur (and/or 2 drops Young Living Orange Vitality)

3 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice (or Trader Joe's Margarita mix, which is our favorite)

2 oz. simple syrup (not required if using the Trader Joe's mix)

2 drops Young Living Lime Vitality 

Your favorite moscato (We love SaraBee Moscato and get it at Trader Joe's)

Mix Ratio - 1 cup Moscato : 1 drop each of 4-5 citrus Vitality oils 

(Lime, Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Tangerine, Citrus Fresh, are all great Vitality oil options)

Top with sliced strawberries and enjoy!

Lime Vitality is also wonderful in smoothies, water, limeade, yogurt sauce, dressings, Mexican food recipes, berry dishes and more. Young Living has some great tips and recipes using Lime Vitality on their blog. Grilling? Try this Honey Lime Marinade with your chicken or vegetables:

And don't forget the Margarita Popcorn for a HUGE crowd favorite snack!!!

We can't NOT mention Young Living's Coconut Lime Body Butter. It's SO LUXURIOUS for your skin! Mom would love it for Mother's Day! (Hint! Hint!)

Keep in mind that Lime is highly photosensitive, so in these warmer, sunshiny months, you'll want to wait 48-72 hours before exposing areas of your skin to the sun if Lime has been topically applied. (Taking Lime Vitality internally won't be an issue.) 

Happy Oiling and enjoy the upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebrations!

Here's a great spring / summer recipe sure to be a hit at any event from Mother's Day brunch to a BBQ! This is rivaling our famous cheese ball recipe in popularity! 

Jade Lemon Vitality oil has a lemon-lime taste and is a great addition to your Ningxia Red, water, tea, smoothies, dressings, and marinades. It will add a bright, citrusy flavor to any of your favorite recipes.

Jade Lemon and Jade Lemon Vitality (one labeled for topical and aromatic use, the other as a dietary supplement), contain high levels of D-Limonene. Jade Lemon is stimulating to the mind, refreshing, and energizing. Diffuse it to cleanse the air and create an uplifting environment or add 10-15 drops to your Young Living lotions and shampoos to energize your spirit.

With the warmer months upon us, keep in mind that Jade Lemon is a photosensitive oil. Any areas that have had it applied topically should remain out of the sun for 24 hours to avoid any skin sensitivity.

Happy Oiling!