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I was a bit surprised to discover that I needed immune system support a whole lot sooner in the season this year! Whether it's thanks to hurricane Irma or something else, I've regretted not having been more proactive in supporting my immune system weeks ago!

I did immediately begin supporting my body's healthy recovery by diffusing oils like Thieves and Purification to help support my immune system and added in Raven or RC (I alternated) to support my upper respiratory system. I also made up this quick and simple blend in a 10 ml roller ball bottle that I'm now putting on my feet every night before bed. It's comprised of 20 drops each of Thieves, Oregano, Purification and ImmuPower (a blend of Hyssop, Mountain Savory, Cistus, Camphor, Frankincense, Oregano, Clove, Cumin and Dorado Azul), topped off with olive oil that I used as a carrier oil. You can also use YL's V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex, which is a blend of coconut, sesame, grape seed, sweet almond, wheat germ, sunflower and olive oils.

Why my feet? Why daily? Why before bed, you ask? Great questions! Did you know that our bodies have over 1500 vita flex points that you can use for applying essential oils and the correlating organs, emotions, etc., will, in turn, be supported? Here's a graphic with the vita flex points found on the feet. There are also great images available for the vita flex points for the hands and ears, as well. A simple internet search will give you multiple options.

Also, there are 3 places where you can apply oils that will then have those oils to every cell in your body within about 20 minutes. Those three places are the bottom of your right, big toe, the "pad" of your right thumb, and the center of your forehead. I apply the oils to the vita flex points for my sinuses and lungs, as well as applying it to the bottom of my big toe. I like to do it before bed because it's a time when I'm staying off of my feet anyway, the oils can just soak in, and I won't smell like a pizza during the day. (Feel free to put socks on if you'd like.) It's also a great time to help support your body's overall health after all it's been exposed to throughout the day. Why daily? Because I find that my system needs that support, particularly in the fall, winter and spring. I do take a break during the summer because I find I don't need as much overall health support then. 

Roller ball bottles are easy to purchase online and they come in a variety of sizes. One tip? Be sure to get ones with a steel roller ball, rather than plastic. The plastic ones seem to fall out after a while.

Happy oiling!

This post was written by Royal Crown Diamond, April Pointer. I love her tips and how this looks on my eyes and lips!

"Looking for a way to REALLY make your eye makeup pop and last? Try enhancing your eyes or lips with "foiling".

It's a popular technique that involves applying eyeshadow to create a shiny, foil-like effect by applying it wet vs dry.

"Foiling" is mixing a liquid with your minerals to deepen the mineral's color and hold it onto your skin…even better than it stays already. It creates a more solid, uniform and pigmented look. 

For visual impact.
For contrast.
For intensity.
Or, just to keep makeup on ALL DAY.

We can do this with Young Living Essential Oils new Savvy Minerals cosmetics line! The eye colors, blush, bronzer, multi-tasker and jet setter eye liner to foil them on eyes and lips as a lip color, a lip liner, eye liner and eye shadow. You can use the foiling technique to line your eyes. It will make your gorgeous eyes POP! Try foiling your entire eye lid. Why not? Go for the glam!

I like using a liquid mixing medium like the Savvy Minerals misting spray, Lavaderm, plain saline eye drops or even a solution of half water and half vodka in a little spray bottle. All four work for staying power.

For eye and lip lining, you need a fine tip eye liner brush. To foil your eye lid, you will use your eyeshadow brush.

Step 1
Shake a bit of your favorite color into the lid. Always use the lid of your jar to mix your minerals with your damp brush. (DO NOT add water to your minerals inside the jar itself)

Step 2
Get the brush damp by spraying it. Make sure your brush is damp – not soaking wet. Mix your Minerals in the lid with damp brush.

Step 3
Tap off excess. It shouldn't be overly runny and should be more pigment than liquid. Play around with the liquid to mineral ratio to see what works for you.

Step 4
Apply directly onto the eyelids or lips in a patting or sweeping motion. Repeat this step until you have achieved the intensity you want. Once the color has dried completely, blend off the edges. Feel free to add in other colors as desired.

Savvy Minerals are such fun!

Happy September! 

Finally, sweater weather is here! Well, almost. It's almost here, and that's good enough for me! The kids are back in school, football season has begun, and Young Living has some amazing promos to help us enjoy Fall and keep our families healthy and well all throughout! You won't want to miss out on a single one - here's why! 

5-ml Oregano Vitality* (100 PV): Oregano Vitality has a distinctive, pungent taste that can help flavor some of your favorite savory dishes, but it's also an important part of a daily health regimen. Combine Oregano Vitality with Thieves Vitality, Lemon Vitality, and Frankincense Vitality in a veggie capsule and take with water to help support a healthy immune system. During those times where you need a little help with healthy respiratory function, combine Oregano Vitality with Peppermint Vitality and a carrier oil in a veggie capsule so your body has some of the extra support it needs.

5-ml Thieves Vitality* (190 PV): Fall is here, which means the kids are back in school, spending most of their days in close quarters surrounded by germs. It also means that with the change of season, everyone's going to be bringing home all those germs and not only from school, but also work and yes, even the football stadiums. Thieves Vitality to the rescue! Give your immune system the support it needs by making a delicious tea with Thieves Vitality, or adding it to a veggie capsule with that Oregano Vitality you just got, or add a few drops of Thieves Vitality to a spoonful of honey and let it soothe your throat and keep the crud at bay. You can also combine 10 drops each of Thieves, Oregano, and Purification with a bit of carrier oil in a roller ball bottle and apply the combo to your feet before bed and even before you head out for the day. That's just another great way to support a healthy immune system!

5-ml Peace & Calming (190 PV): Y'all, this is an absolute must have now that the kids are back in school and the days are getting shorter. The kids come home riled up from school and can't seem to settle down for bed, even though it's dark out. Or they've had a rough day and just can't shake it (or maybe you're the one that's had the tough day...). A little Peace & Calming in the diffuser and on the feet before bed will have the house happy, relaxed and sleeping away their worries in no time!

Inner Defense (250 PV): This is a must-have supplement in our house that we simply won't run out of, especially in the fall and winter months. If you haven't tried it yet, this is a great way to do it for free! Need that daily immune support, but don't have time to make your own veggie capsules with oils in them every morning? That's where Inner Defense steps up to the plate for you! Inner Defense is infused with Thieves, Oregano, Thyme, and other essential oils to help support healthy immune function and reinforce your body's systemic defenses. (If you take it daily, it's a good idea to also take Life 9 probiotic each day.)

15-ml Cool Azul (300 PV): With how popular the products are that are infused with Cool Azul, sometimes the oil itself gets overlooked, which is a really a shame, because it's amazing! Rub it on your chest before a workout for an invigorating, inspiring scent, or apply it to aching muscles for a soothing experience following exercise. Just need a rejuvenating massage after a long, physically strenuous week? Use Cool Azul as part of a refreshing massage!

Here's the breakdown of September's incredible, don't-miss-out promos:

100 PV:
5-ml Oregano Vitality*

190 PV:
5-ml Peace & Calming
5-ml Thieves Vitality*
5-ml Oregano Vitality*

250 PV:
Inner Defense
5-ml Peace & Calming
5-ml Thieves Vitality*
5-ml Oregano Vitality*

300 PV:
15-ml Cool Azul
Inner Defense
5-ml Peace & Calming
5-ml Thieves Vitality*
5-ml Oregano Vitality*

*Remember, in order to get the Essential Rewards Exclusive 5-ml Oregano Vitality and/or the Essential Rewards Exclusive 5-ml Thieves Vitality, 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!

There you have it! Amazing promos to help us all ease our way into Fall. What are you most excited about? Do you have any tips or fun recipes for some of the oils included this month? Let us know! They could become a featured blog post!

Have a fantastic September!

I’m currently a football momma, but before that, I was also a soccer, baseball, fencing, and dance momma. We know sports in our house! 

Young Living continues to develop products that specifically support the needs of athletes. Here’s our athlete, Nehemiah, sharing about his favorites:

Here's a quick list of what will swiftly become your athletes' Young Living favorites:

#Protip from this football momma: Mix 16 oz. of baking soda with 20 drops of Purification (consider doing half & half with Citrus Fresh). Let it sit in a mason jar for an hour, then sprinkle in your athlete’s football (or other sport’s gear) bag with the shoulder pads / gear inside the bag. Zip it up, shake it all around and let it sit for an hour. Shake it off outside and enjoy how much better everything smells (including your car)! You may want to double the recipe for larger areas you want to cover (including your carpets) or to have it on hand for the next time you want to freshen his OR HER gear.  :)

Got questions or need help? Please get in touch with us - we'd love to help! Email us at therenovatedlife@gmail.com.