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How To Use Essential Oils Throughout The Home
Essential oils may be great for aromatherapy, but can they really be used to help clean your home? In fact, lemon, tea tree, rosemary, lavender, and peppermint essential oils are all naturally antibacterial, whereas many more, like orange, pine, and eucalyptus, are often major ingredients in less-natural cleaning products. For me, the initial purchase of a bunch of essential oils was absolutely worth it; only a few drops are ever used at once, and they have plenty of uses around the home. Here are just a few of the ways you can clean and freshen your house with them.
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DIY Laundry Soap
I love making my own soap! Especially now with the craziness going on right now and not being able to just run to the store and grab a few things. This recipe you should have everything in your house right now to make. I first made this recipe back in July and it works great.
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Healthy Sleep
We all know how important it is to get plenty of sleep but we also know that we are not all getting all the Zzz’s we need. Sleep is important! Sleep deprivation impairs your judgment, makes the body retain fat, your body is unable to repair properly from training, and you can increase the chances of early Alzheimer’s. Tip for better sleep! Create a restful environment Create a room that’s ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Exposure to light might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Doing calming activities before bedtime, such as taking a bath or using relaxation techniques, might promote better sleep. I…
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May 2019 dōTERRA Promotions
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS, READ OUR POLICY PAGE FOR MORE INFO. Lifelong Vitality Kit Enrollment Offer This is an amazing enrollment offer! If you haven’t enrolled yet or know someone that has been thinking about it, this is the time. Sign up in May with a 100 PV enrollment order, then place a 100 PV Loyalty Rewards Order in June, and you will receive a FREE Lifelong Vitality Pack. It is full of essential nutrients, metabolism benefits, and powerful antioxidants designed to help promote energy, health, and lifelong vitality. 20% Daily Habits Kit I love doTERRA’s monthly 10% off promotions, but 20% off gets me really going! Continue your healthy habits or…
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April Diffuser Blends
One of my favorite ways to use essential oils is to diffuse them! I have a diffuser in almost every room in our house. Check out these fun April blends. Fresh Rainshower 3 drops Vetiver 3 drops Lemon Clean Spring Kitchen 3 Drops Lime 2 Drops Lavender 2 Drops Rosemary 3 Drops Lemon Spring Fling 1 Drop Lemon 1 Drop Wild Orange 2 Drops Grapefruit 1 Drop Lime Spring Blossoms 3 Drops Wild Orange 2 Drops Ginger 2 Drops Ylang Ylang Spring Break! 1 Drop Elevations 2 Drops Lime 2 Drops Motivate Time to Relax 2 Drops Whisper 2 Drops Lemon 1 Drop Cedarwood Fruity Pebbles 2 Drops Lemongrass 2…
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DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner
Do you wash your makeup brushes? I have to admit I’m bad at keeping them cleaned but we should clean them at least once a month. If you start to notice your face breaking out a little bit more than normal you might want to wash your makeup brushes! I made this quick 5 minute video demonstrating how to clean your make up brushes! Check it out! Makeup Brush Cleaner Are your makeup brushes in need of some deep cleaning? This makeup brush cleanser is super easy and only requires three simple ingredients. 1 Tablespoon Fractionated Coconut Oil 5 Drops Melaleuca Oil 5 Drops Grapefruit Oil 2 Drops Lemon Oil…
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March Diffuser Blends
I love to diffuse my essential oils!! I diffuse pretty much all day every day. It can help motivate you, wake you up, help you sleep, cleans the air and so much more!! Below I have shared several diffuser blends for you to try! Leave me a comment with yout favorite diffuser blend. Try thesee fun diffuser belnd! Meditation 3 Drops Balance 3 Drops Purify Clean Laundry 3 Drops Siberian fir 3 Drops Cypress 2 Drops Wintergreen Herbaceous and Vivacious 1 Drop Cinnamon bark 2 Drops Lime 2 Drop Basil Family Party 3 drops Lavender 3 Drops Bergamot 3 Drops Clary Sage 3 Drops Cedarwood Luck of the Irish 3…
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DIY Sleep Roller Blend
Today I am making a quick and easy DIY Roller Bottle Blend to help you get that restful sleep! Roman Chamomile Primary Benefits Has a calming effect on the skin, mind, and body* Soothes the systems of the body* May help support healthy immune system function* Roman Chamomile grows close to the ground, reaching only up to a foot in height. It has gray-green leaves, flowers that resemble a daisy, and smells like apple. The plant has been nicknamed the “plant’s physician” because it has positive effects on plants growing nearby. Ancient Romans used the oil for courage during the war. While the most common use of chamomile is in…
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Top 10 Uses for Lemongrass
Top 10 Uses for Lemongrass Combine with carrier oil and massage after a hard workout. Apply after a long run for a refreshing feeling. Add to your DIY cleanser to tone and purify skin. Use to flavor entrées and meat dishes. Combine with Melaleuca and apply to toenails for clean, healthy nails. Rub or spritz on skin before going outside. Blends well with Basil, Cardamom, or Spearmint. Diffuse for a refreshing scent. Combine with Peppermint in a capsule to support healthy gastrointestinal function and maintain healthy digestion.* Naturally repels insects. Get your oils here!! Related posts:Brief History of SourdoughKristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here!…
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February Promo
This month is going to be another amazing month! Free 10 mL doTERRA Lavender Touch with a 125 PV LRP order! Promotion Details: doTERRA Lavender Touch combines Lavender essential oil and Fractionated Coconut Oil to provide the widely-known benefits of Lavender essential oil to those who have delicate or sensitive skin. These calming and relaxing properties make doTERRA Lavender Touch a great addition to your essential oil collection. doTERRA Lavender Touch Uses: Complement your daily routine by applying doTERRA Lavender Touch to your temples, back of neck, or pulse points for a grounding effect Rub on the bottoms of feet to calm a restless child before bedtime Apply to occasional…
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DIY Linen Spray
For today’s Whip this Up Wednesday I’m going to show you how to “whip” up this quick DIY linen spray! This linen spray does more than just make your sheets and pillows smell good. These oils stimulate good thoughts, feelings, and special moments because they work to balance emotions and hormones to prep you for time with that special someone. No special someone in your life? No worries drift off into dreamland on cloud 9 with this warm and fresh florally scent all around you. 10 drops Sandalwood 6 drops Ylang Ylang 14 drops Bergamot Add to a 4 oz spray spritz onto linens before bed. Related posts:How To Use…
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Master Your Metabolism
Join us for a 5 day educational event coming January 21st to the 25th! You will learn some of dōTERRA’s key products to Master Your Metabolism! (Goodness knows I need it after the holidays!) January 1st I will share with you what products you need to order to be set on January 21st! Are you in? Related posts:Brief History of SourdoughKristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com
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10 Uses for Copabia
10 Ways to Use Copaiba! Copaiba is one of the best oils for overall health, cardiovascular, immune, digestive and respiratory health, fabulous for pain! Overall Health. Take 2 drops under your tongue every morning along with 2 drops Frankincense for overall health. Soothe Pain. Take 2 drops in a capsule with 2 drops Marjoram to help soothe and reduce pain. Clear Skin. Apply topically and combine with Blue Tansy or Cedarwood and with a carrier oil or facial moisturizer to help keep skin clean and clear. Calm Rashes. Apply topically to help reduce skin inflammation and itchiness and to calm rashes. Relax. Diffuse at night along with your favorite calming oil or Siberian Fir to promote relaxation.…
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10 Ways to Use Deep Blue
10 Ways to Use Deep Blue Deep Blue is our soothing blend to help with any aches and pains. It has a lovely cooling sensation that relieves tension in the muscles and joints. Muscles & Joints. Apply 1-2 drops ad massage gently on the area of discomfort. Circulation. Apply 1-2 drops & 1-2 drops AromaTouch to increase circulation in legs due to lack of blood flow. Inflammation. Massage into hands, elbows, knees to soothe the discomfort and reduce inflammation. Muscle Tension. Apply 1-2 drops of Deep Blue & Past Tense on areas of stiffness such as the shoulders and neck. Growing Kids. Apply on kids legs before bed as they experience growth spurts. Bruises. Use on…
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15 Top Uses for Frankincense
Frankincense, Often called the “king of oils,” Frankincense promotes feelings of peace and overall wellness when used aromatically, while topical and internal uses provide modern health benefits. 15 Top uses for Frankincense 1. Calm Down. Inhale with Lavender and Peppermint and apply to neck to help calm stress and relieve tension. 2. Nourish Your Skin. Use a drop of Frankincense with 3 drops of carrier oil or dōTERRA Spa Hand and Body Lotion for beautiful, radiant looking skin. 3. Spread The Love. Frankincense smells wonderful and uplifts the mood. Wear it as a perfume to lift your mood and feelings of alertness. 4. Overworked Hands? Rub Frankincense on your…
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Eyelash Boost
Want to give your eyelashes a boost? This beauty hack will help lengthen, condition and grow your lashes!! And the best part it’s ALL Natural option! Why add essential Oils to your Mascara? Okay, if you’re new to all this essential oil, you might be wondering why you would anyone add essential oils to mascara? You will get healthier, longer and fuller eyelashes! Check out some of the benefits: Boost eyelash growth Strengthen your eyelashes so they don’t fall out easilyCondition your eyelashes Fight off germs that can cling onto your lashes and cause eye infections Strengthen your eyelashes so they don’t fall out easilyCondition your eyelashes Boost Your Eyelashes…
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Tune Up Your Body Challenge Day 4
Tune Your Body Challenge Day 4! Are you ready? How did yesterday go? Did you try something new with Oregano? If you missed Day 3 you can check it out here. Day 4 – OnGuard Oil: doTERRA On Guard Protective Blend As one of doTERRA’s most popular oils, doTERRA On Guard is a powerful proprietary blend that supports healthy immune function* and contains cleansing properties. Description doTERRA On Guard, a proprietary essential oil blend, provides a natural and effective alternative for immune support when used internally.* As one of doTERRA’s best-selling blends, doTERRA On Guard protects against environmental and seasonal threats with essential oils known for their positive effects on the immune…
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Tune Up Your Body Challenge Day 3
Tune Your Body Challenge Day 3!! Are you ready? How did yesterday go? Did you try something new with Copiaba? If you missed Day 2 you can check it out here. Day 3 Tune Up Body Challenge Day 3 Today is all about OnGuard Sanitizing Spray! I love this stuff and have it at my desk, in my purse, by the chicken coop it’s everywhere!! +Use OnGuard Sanitizing Mist on a Public Toilet seat before using it +Spray down the lunch table at school or work before eating +Spray grocery shopping cart! Description doTERRA On Guard Touch provides a gentle and convenient application method for doTERRA’s proprietary On Guard essential oil…
