Chatting with Andrea & Brian

On the 5th day of oils, my true love gave to me....a bottle of PanAway!

And after any LONG day of being on my feet or following exercise, my body always thanks him for it! Oh, my word! I LOVE the "icy / hot" feel of this oil and the smell that reminds me of old-school muscle rubs that I used back in the day...

Wintergreen, helichrysum, clove and peppermint are the oils that make up this wonderful blend. It's phenomenal for alleviating occasional aches and pains associated with exercise or just overdoing it, as well as with helping to address the pain associated with occasional headaches. For either issue, we simply rub in a drop or two on the area needing it.

Using a bit of coconut oil as a carrier oil when applying PanAway is a good idea because it helps with absorption of the oil into the body, enables you to cover a larger area with less oil, and helps prevent any kind of irritation on sensitive skin.

Our FAVORITE way of using it is hands-down the following recipe that we call our "Occasional Soreness Cream." A jar of this cream remains at the ready on top of my bathroom dresser / cabinet for whenever I need it. It's especially nice following a hot shower that also helps to work the kinks out. The cream is so great to have on hand and easy to apply whenever needed!

1 Cup Coconut Oil, softened
10 drops Valor
10 drops Panaway
10 drops Peppermint

Mix for 10 minutes with a hand or stand mixer, then store in a glass jar. Apply to sore areas as needed.

Alternate Recipe - add up to 10 drops each of any or all of the following to the above recipe: Copaiba, Frankincense, Nutmeg, Lavender, Aroma Siez & Lemon Grass. I really like to add in the Copaiba, Lemongrass, and Nutmeg.

Buh-bye soreness! Hellooooo, ahhhhhh......

BTW - this is an oil that can be used on your dogs, too. Just be sure to dilute it according to your pup's weight and size.

***This oil is one that you want to keep out of reach of children due to Wintergreen being in it, which is why it comes with a child safety cap.

On the fourth day of oils, my true love gave to me...a bottle of frankincense!

Ohhh....I always say that there's a reason why this oil was given as a gift to our Savior at His birth - there are simply no oils that compare to this one, with the exception of Sacred Frankincense.

This is a treasured oil by all who know anything about it.  I really encourage you to do your own research and read the extensive studies that have been done on the health benefits of Frankincense and the ways it can help support your body...I think you'll be amazed by what you find!

In our house, we use frankincense for two main reasons - immune system support and healthy skin.

~ It goes into our capsules regularly, especially when we might be starting to feel like we’re needing an extra immune system boost. It also helps support healthy lung function, something I certainly find myself needing in the winter months!

~ It goes into our DIY moisturizers that I make because it helps support healthy skin and addresses normal signs of aging. I simply add 10 drops of frankincense to a ½ cup softened coconut oil, whip it for 10 minutes, then store it in a mason jar. Talk about the savings on face care products and you’ll love how beautiful your skin looks! Even our kids have their own Frankincense moisturizer that I've tweaked with additional oils for the specific needs of their skin. The added benefit? It’s a toxin-free moisturizer, so you’re keeping tons of chemicals out of your home at the same time!

~ This is my go-to oil whenever I have an occasional headache. I put a bit of Frankincense on my right thumb, then press my thumb to the roof of my mouth, hold it there for about a minute, then release. The swift relief is welcome indeed!

~ There's one other use that should definitely be mentioned. I have a couple of friends who have relied on this oil, along with Valor and Joy, to promote emotional well-being and alleviate the occasional "blues" that can be experienced. It's great for its calming and uplifting effects on the emotional system, so it’s also wonderful to use when experiencing occasional anxiety.

In my opinion, frankincense is definitely an oil worthy to be given as a gift to a newborn King!

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:

Other favorite ways we use Lemon and Lemon Vitality....

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.

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!

'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!!!