On the third day of oils, my true love gave to me....a bottle of Lemon!
This oil is crazy versatile and is such a great way to get started with using oils in everyday life. We go through about a bottle a month in our house because we use it so much!
Bri and I love to add Lemon Vitality (and other citrus oil favorites) to morning smoothies. I also love putting it in my water because of all the wonderful detoxing benefits lemon provides for the body, including how it helps alleviate occasional bloating.
Two tips with citrus oils:
- If you're putting them in drinks, be sure to use glass, not plastic, because citrus oils can cause petrochemicals can be drawn out of the plastic. You don't want that in your body!
- They can cause photo sensitivity, so if you're applying them topically, those areas should stay out of the sun for 12-48 hours, depending on the oil.
Other favorite ways we use Lemon and Lemon Vitality....
- Diffused with Peppermint for a great perk me up and help with staying focused and alert
- Diffused or taken in a capsule with Lavender and Peppermint Vitality oils for seasonal respiratory system support
- Taken in a capsule with Peppermint Vitality to help support normal weight loss
- Applied to the tummy and lower sternum to help alleviate occasional heartburn (SO needed during the holiday season!)
- Included in our DIY moisturizers to support healthy skin
- It's CRAZY GOOD at taking off sticky residue, crayon and the like and for other cleaning purposes
- Diffusing it seems to "bring the sunshine inside" and it's wonderfully uplifting
- Use Lemon Vitality in baking such yummy treats as lemon bars or in homemade salad dressings or in marinades and sauces. We love chicken prepared in a lemon-based marinade, then grilled or we cook chicken in the oven with lemon YLEO, butter & garlic and serve it, sauce and all, over pasta. SO good!!!!
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On the second day of oils my true love gave to me....a bottle of DiGize! (And, dang...are we grateful for it following every big, holiday meal!)
Keepin' it real? This one isn't my favorite to smell, BUT...when it works as well as it does in giving us the kind of digestive system support we need when we need it, that's a most welcome gift to our four-out-of-six-gluten-intolerant-family!
DiGize is hands down, second to none for digestive system support. We like to combine DiGize Vitality with Lemon and Peppermint Vitality oils and take 4 drops of each in a veggie capsule. (Not only is it super effective taking it in a capsule, I also don't have to smell it when it's taken that way.) 
Others put a drop of DiGize Vitality directly under their tongues, drink it in water, or rub it over their bellies.
Others put a drop of DiGize Vitality directly under their tongues, drink it in water, or rub it over their bellies.When our daughter, Abigail, went to third world countries last year, traveling from here to kingdom come, this momma made sure that she had plenty of DiGize along to address anything she might accidentally encounter. When we visited her in the Philippines, we made sure to bring some for us, too! #prepared #WorldTravelerMustHave
So, despite its not-as-pleasant smell, the relief that it brings for every occasional digestive angst or indiscretion is a GIFT in oily form!
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'Tis the season for giving and YL is certainly pulling out all the stops to love on their members!
December's promos are AMAZING!!! We had to share WHY you want them and all the reasons why you should be trying to get this promo TWICE!! This is from our friends in The Mix FB Group - I couldn't have said it better myself!
Nutmeg Vitality 5 ml: Adrenal Support Powerhouse! Around the holidays our adrenals can get taxed with later evenings and added stress; place a drop under your tongue or swab a drop in the inside of your cheek and thank me later. This will give you some added energy for the day too. Also supports the production of melatonin - the hormone of SLEEP!! Good sleep = a supported immune system!!
Northern Lights Black Spruce 5 ml: Did you know the ENTIRE tree is in this bottle- from needle to root?! This oil is a big emotional oil - used to release emotional blocks and brings feelings of balance and grounding. This oil has the capacity to make you feel grounded and elevated at the same time. It’s aroma is perfect for the season, add some drops to your diffuser ornament from last month or to your diffuser and enjoy the gorgeous wintery aroma.
Lemon 15 ml: Energy boost wanted? Diffuse lemon! It'll kick ya into gear and make you smile. Emotionally helps open you & increase focus. It's high in d-limonene, so it’s the perfect immune system support for the season! (It does come in a vitality label for that system support.) Need to get things clean? Lemon oil will take any sharpie/marker stain right out! We love to diffuse this first thing in the morning because it just gets us up and active and going - all citrus oils are mood supporters - so start your day out right with some Lemon oil.
Life 9: Oh, I am so excited about this supplement for FREE! This high potency probiotic supports the digesting system. Did you know your bowels are the command center of the immune system? (Yes I just said bowels.) 
😂And for the bowels to function like a PRO, probiotics are needed for every intestinal function. YEP! So we gotta support that gut health! Added sugar and stress from the holidays and just the daily grind of life, and well, let’s be honest, not everyone makes the best meal choices 100% of the time, can lead to an unhappy gut. Life 9 contains 9 active strains of GOOD bacteria in a delayed-release capsule with 17 billion active cultures. Easy to use for kids by opening the capsule up and adding to yogurt or apple sauce!
Sacred Frankincense 15ml!!! OH MY WORD, YES! People, if you thought last month was amazing with free Frankincense, this month just got EVEN better because when you go Sacred Frank, you never go back. Sacred Frank is regarded as one of the rarest and most sought-after aromatics in existence. It is amazing for the skin, it is calming, and wonderful for sleep. It is relaxing and meditative. It promotes higher states of spiritual awareness and higher levels of consciousness.Now you see why we're so excited and had to be sure you were in the know!!!
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Time to kick off December with our now yearly tradition of 12 Days of Oils!
On the first day of oils, my true love gave to me...a bottle of Peppermint oil!
In our house, Peppermint is used ALL the time for all kinds of things!
Here are some of our favorite ways...
- Supportive of happy tummies when traveling and good for ALL things digestive (we smell it right out of the bottle, rub it over our abdomens with a bit of carrier oil, diffuse it, or take Peppermint Vitality in a capsule with Lemon and DiGize Vitality oils)
- A perk me up right when we need it (we diffuse it or smell it right out of the bottle)
- Alert minds and clear thinking, especially first thing in the morning and on the kids' testing days (we like to diffuse it with lemon)
- Keeping our bodies cool in the heat from outside and from within (When the heat comes from outside, we apply just a bit to the tips of our ears or make a spray with peppermint and water and spray our bodies, keeping it away from our eyes. When the heat comes from within, we put it on the bottoms of our feet.)
- Help with seasonal respiratory system support (we like to combine it with lavender and lemon for this use and diffuse it or use the vitality oils and take 4 drops of each in a capsule)
- Alleviating occasional muscle soreness following exercise (we rub it right in to sore areas with a bit of coconut oil - our favorite way to use it for this purpose is when we combine it with PanAway and Copaiba and make a muscle rub cream with the coconut oil)
- Interesting fact...Peppermint is a "driving oil," so it helps enhance the effects of any other oil that it's used in conjunction with.
- It makes the BEST EVER Peppermint brownies and fudge!!! Just add 6-12 drops of Peppermint Vitality to your favorite mix or recipe.
- Try a drop in your cocoa, tea or coffee... YUM!!! :)
It's a favorite of ours for sure!
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Here's a fun and unique hostess or foodie gift idea!
Grab a cutting board and olive oil from your favorite store
(mine came from Trader Joe's).
Add 5 ml bottles of Oregano and Basil Vitality oils
and maybe even a dipping bowl, cheese knife or olive picks.
Package it up and you'll be the hit of the party!
If you'd like, you could also add in Thyme & Rosemary Vitality Oils.
Here's a quick and easy recipe to try. Maybe even include it with your gift!
Dipping Oil
Mix together:
1/2 cup olive oil
1 drop each of Oregano, Basil, Thyme & Rosemary Vitality Oils
1 T Parmesan cheese
A splash of Balsamic Vinegar
Serve with french bread or baguettes.
Mangia!
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