On the 10th day of oils, my true love gave to me....a bottle of lavender!
EVERY night this oil gets rubbed between my palms, then over my pillowcase. I lay my head down on my pillow, my thoughts actually quiet, and I drift off to sleep peacefully....The sense of peace and calm that come over me when I smell its fragrance is so comforting!
Each new tube of mascara I purchase gets 2 drops of lavender in it before I use it. Not only does it smell amazing (TOTAL spa experience), my lashes are long and thick and healthy after having done this for about two months.
Abigail and I each love soaking in a warm tub with Epsom salts and lavender, letting daily stresses simply wash away as each of our muscles unwind....
Personally, I also like to use a bit of lavender on my wrists when those occasional, monthly headaches hit.
Lavender is always included in my daily moisturizer because of the way it supports my skin. It's so good for skin health that when we get a burn from cooking or we've spent too much time in the sun, we apply lavender to help soothe our skin and alleviate discomfort.
Our family relies on Lavender, along with Lemon and Peppermint, to help alleviate seasonal upper respiratory discomfort. I also like to put a bit of it on the bridge of my nose and just inside my nostrils for easy breathing.
Did you know you can also use Lavender Vitality in your cooking and baking? YL has an incredible Lavender lemonade recipe that I fell in love with while visiting YL's lavender farm in Mona, Utah. Delicious! You can find the recipe on this link: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/honey-lavender-lemonade/.
Did you know that Lavender has SO MANY uses that it's been nicknamed the "Swiss Army Knife of Essential Oils"? If in doubt, use lavender!
EVERY night this oil gets rubbed between my palms, then over my pillowcase. I lay my head down on my pillow, my thoughts actually quiet, and I drift off to sleep peacefully....The sense of peace and calm that come over me when I smell its fragrance is so comforting!
Each new tube of mascara I purchase gets 2 drops of lavender in it before I use it. Not only does it smell amazing (TOTAL spa experience), my lashes are long and thick and healthy after having done this for about two months.
Abigail and I each love soaking in a warm tub with Epsom salts and lavender, letting daily stresses simply wash away as each of our muscles unwind....
Personally, I also like to use a bit of lavender on my wrists when those occasional, monthly headaches hit.
Lavender is always included in my daily moisturizer because of the way it supports my skin. It's so good for skin health that when we get a burn from cooking or we've spent too much time in the sun, we apply lavender to help soothe our skin and alleviate discomfort.
Our family relies on Lavender, along with Lemon and Peppermint, to help alleviate seasonal upper respiratory discomfort. I also like to put a bit of it on the bridge of my nose and just inside my nostrils for easy breathing.
Did you know you can also use Lavender Vitality in your cooking and baking? YL has an incredible Lavender lemonade recipe that I fell in love with while visiting YL's lavender farm in Mona, Utah. Delicious! You can find the recipe on this link: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/honey-lavender-lemonade/.
Did you know that Lavender has SO MANY uses that it's been nicknamed the "Swiss Army Knife of Essential Oils"? If in doubt, use lavender!
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On the 9th day of oils, my true love gave to me….a bottle of Stress Away… (Otherwise known as LIQUID GOLD in our house!)
I’ll never forget Brian’s reaction to me one night early on in our oil journey. It had been A WEEK and on top of that, it had been A DAY. I was maxed beyond belief and my sweet husband came home needing to download about HIS difficult day. I sat at the kitchen table, head resting on my hand as he filled me in. I was just trying to hold it together.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw my purse – and I remembered that my bottle of Stress Away was inside….As I sat there, I reached into my purse, grabbed the bottle of Stress Away, applied it to my wrists, nape of the neck and behind my ears. I put it to the side and continued to listen to Bri. NO JOKE – within 30 seconds, Bri stopped talking, pointed to the bottle and rather insistently said, “What IS that? Seriously – WHAT IS IT? Because whatever THAT is, there’s a TOTAL change in you. I don’t know what you just used, but you’re DIFFERENT!”
Yep….Stress AWAY!
Nothing brings a sense of total calm over me like this oil does. It was designed to address the natural stress response in our bodies and that’s exactly what it does. It smells like vanilla and lime and a bit of coconut (fractionated and included as a carrier oil). It’s beach bliss in a bottle!
My favorite way to use this oil is always topically. I happen to absorb oils really quickly, so it has almost an instantaneous effect on me, but it may take 5-20 minutes for others to notice a difference. I’ve heard so many people talk about how they were totally stressed out, applied it, then a short time later, they simply noticed that they felt a whole lot “better” - as in calmer, more relaxed and uplifted.
Other ways to use this oil are by diffusing it, adding it to bath salts and enjoying a relaxing soak, or even rubbing a bit between your palms and taking in a deep breath of it. When I apply it to my wrists, I usually take a few deep breaths of from what’s been applied.
I think my “funniest” story about this oil is the way it was passed around the bleachers during a couple of the final Jr. Hornets football games during our 7th grade season. It was MUCH needed and I wouldn’t be surprised if we have a repeat of that in the seasons ahead!
As a momma of four, all I know is that there are so many times where I’m glad I can say, “Please pass the Stress Away!!!”
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On the 8th day of oils, my true love gave to me....a bottle of Thieves oil!
(And we've never been healthier!!!)
Do you know the story behind Thieves oil? It's easy to Google and find it. During the 15th century, there were a few perfumers and spice traders who created a concoction of aromatics, coated themselves with it, then went and pillaged the bodies of the dead and dying, staying well themselves. They amassed a sizable booty, were eventually caught and in lieu of a lesser sentence, they divulged their secret recipe. Thieves essential oil blend was inspired by the thieves' blend of clove, rosemary, cinnamon, lemon and eucalyptus.
This oil is a staple in our house because of the way it supports our immune systems. I take 2-3 drops of Thieves Vitality daily in a capsule for regular immune system support, but I ramp it up to as much as 12 drops 2-4 times daily when I feel I need more help than I would on a normal day. We also diffuse Thieves, often with Purification when anyone is not quite feeling themselves and when needed, we fix a cup of tea, add a bit of honey and 1-3 drops of thieves to help alleviate occasional throat discomfort. This oil is a hot oil, but it's one that we sometimes rub right on our gums and teeth for oral care.
We love that thieves has been infused into all kinds of products that we use daily. We've completely replaced all but one of our cleaners (one with bleach for cleaning our white, porcelain, kitchen sink) with the Thieves cleaner. We've saved a TON of money doing that and we love how safe it is for both the humans and fur babies in our family. It smells SO GOOD, too, and it cleans really well!
Did you know that there’s also Thieves toothpaste? Personally, I can't stand natural toothpastes, but after reading reports over the last few years regarding the harm regular toothpaste is doing to our bodies, I decided to take the plunge and try both Thieves Aromabright and Thieves Detarome Ultra. I instantly fell in love with both options and have never gone back to the one I had used since childhood!
Hand purifier, mini-spray, foaming soap, mouthwash, laundry detergent, dish & dishwasher detergent, fruit and veggie wash, cleaning wipes, MINTS (YUM!!!), cough drops, hard lozenges and more - so many Thieves products to love, so many ways to help you stay healthy and well!
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On the 7th day of oils, my true love gave to me, a bottle of Copaiba!
One of the great things about Copaiba is that supports the body’s healthy response to inflammation, which is a reason why it's often used in conjunction with other oils.
Copaiba is fantastic for healthy muscle and bone support and it's one that we really rely on for supporting joint health in our family. In our house, any one of us can be found rubbing it on knees, ankles and the rotator cuff area, sometimes on its own, but often layering it on top of PanAway, Deep Relief or Aroma Siez. We also like to combine Copaiba, Idaho Balsam Fir and Frankincense and apply it topically with a bit of coconut oil to areas needing relief from occasional pain.
Not only that, it's also great for upper respiratory health. When we're needing some support in that regard, we layer it on top of RC or Breathe Again applied topically over our sinuses and lungs.
Other uses include providing emotional balance / mood lifting / calming and also supporting the skin, the cardiovascular and the nervous systems.
Copaiba wasn't one that was part of our oil collection early on, but now I can't see being without it and I even have it on my bedside at this point so I can apply it to my knee before I go to sleep. I'm so glad it's now part of the starter kit because it really is an oil that's so versatile and compliments the other oils so well!
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On the sixth day of oils, my true love gave to me....a bottle of Purification!
My opinion? This oil is an unsung hero with more uses than you'd ever imagine! Here are a few of our favorites:
- It's fantastic for addressing non-cystic acne and the reason why our eldest went from skeptic to believer! Spot apply or use it in a DIY moisturizer, such as in the recipe I posted a couple of days ago.
- Use it on it's own or as part of a DIY "outdoor spray" to keep unwelcome, tiny, flying guests at bay.
- Put in stinky (read "athletic boy" or kitty-marked) laundry to freshen it - just add a drop or two to your washer as the load starts or put it on dryer balls to freshen a load that’s been sitting longer than intended.
- Put a drop or two on cotton balls and place in smelly cleats or sneakers or put a bit on one or two paper towels that you place under the seats of your car or at the bottom of your garbage cans. You'll be SO glad you did!
- Mix 15-20 drops in 16-24 oz of baking soda, let sit for one hour, then sprinkle on football pads and other athletic equipment or bags. Let sit for one hour, then shake it out. It will be much easier to get through each sports season when you do!
- Inhale on flights to support your immune system while being exposed to whatever may be circulating in the air.
- Rub a bit on the outside of your throat when it's not feeling quite up to par.
- Diffuse in any room of the house needing the air to be freshened or put 10-12 drops in a 2-3 oz glass spray bottle and use as a DIY air freshener in your bathrooms.
See what I mean? Purification has a WIDE range of really PRACTICAL uses!
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