Why I love essential oils

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As many of you know, healthy living doesn’t come in a nicely wrapped present at Christmas time, like we all would love! I believe that living a happy healthy life requires the body to dedicate itself to exactly that, itself. Lifestyle change is difficult and takes time, but it needs to be something you can be dedicated to do over time.

I have always continued to search for better ways to stay well and fit. That is when I found myself starting to be a fan of Young Living essential oils. My sister-in-law introduced them to me about 3 years ago. All it took was using them a few times before I knew I wanted to invest more time learning about them, which is exactly what I did. 

As many of you know, I love baking. I don’t skimp on rich foods, as we all should enjoy our favorites. After all, we are human. But that comes with regular exercise and a realistic approach to living the life you want. I use these oils in many of my baking recipes because they are FDA compliant and such a wonderful aide to an already positive lifestyle. 

I believe in the power of essential oils because they are a natural byproduct of plants, which many consider God's medicine. They are not man-made products but instead tiny molecules that are easily absorbed into the skin. Once they begin absorbing, they know what to do; deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. They also remove toxins without those often times, harmful side effects of medication. Although Young Living is not intended to prevent, cure or diagnose, I personally use these oils in replace of a physician prescribed migraine medication. I ask myself, why take medication that makes me feel side effects of sleepiness, dizziness, etc. when I can use an all-natural substitute with no side effects? 

In our house, we don’t just use essential oils. We have a multitude of great Young Living supplements that are now a part of my families’ daily life. My favorite is NingXia Red. NingXia Red is the sole reason I don’t need caffeine every morning to keep me going. This was a single life changer for us. Some fun facts about NingXia Red:

-Enzymes and co-factors in the digestion system are found in the minerals and vitamins in NingXia Red

-Endures energy levels throughout the day- plus it has a great taste

-Stabilizes blood sugar as well as help lower blood sugar

-Fights dementia and other forms of memory loss by strengthening the brains neuro-transmitters against pervasive free radical activity

-Adds the essential B-vitamin complex into the body

-Anti-fungal and anti-bacterial support due to containing solvetivone

-Inflammation reduction due to the Wolfberry containing beta-Sitosterol

-Contains the NingXia Wolfberry; high in protein

I could probably go on and on about why we use NingXia Red as a part of our everyday diet. Every Young Living member finds their own favorite products and benefits from those products. The benefits of these oils and their products are beyond amazing. It's true, using them a couple of times is the best way to become a life-long fan.

Of all the oils we have in our home, we use a handful of the same oils 'the most'! Thieves is probably one of the top 2 oils in our house and here is why:

 “Thieves was created based on research about four thieves in France who covered themselves with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague victims. This proprietary essential oil blend was university tested for its cleansing abilities. It is highly effective in supporting the immune system and good health.” (Source)

This is another product I could go on and on about. We use it in our diffuser to keep our immune system good and strong, apply to our feet, throat, and neck; especially during the fall and winter when people really start spreading those sicknesses. It is proven to kill over 99% of all airborne bacteria. 

We also enjoy some of these other Young Living’s Thieves products; Thieves foaming hand soap, Thieves household cleaner,  breath mints,  tooth paste, Thieves waterless hand purifier, mouthwash,  dish soap and laundry soap.

We leave Thieves foaming hand soap in our kitchen year round and replace our YL Lavender foaming hand soap in the bathroom come fall. 

In our kitchen, right next to the hand soap you will find the Thieves dish soap, to remove those hard to clean muffin tins, grease splatter and burnt cheese on the pizza pan. I've had pans soak for hours trying to get grease marks off with little success. By using Thieves dish soap, I can merely let the dishes soak for a few minutes and wash clean! It is soft on the hands and all natural. 

Beyond that we use Thieves laundry detergent on all our fine linens and bedding. Knowing you are hopping into Thieves cleaned sheets never felt better! It has the same great smell, which is a pleasure in any room of the house.

In addition to those great products, we use Thieves toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash to keep our mouth nice and clean. Never want cotton mouth again? Try Thieves toothpaste and mouthwash. It's a great addition to your family when the dreaded 'strep throat' come around. By no means is this a replacement to medication, but it sure soothes those sore throats and helps you to a faster recovery.

Without hesitation, my favorite Thieves product of all is the Thieves household cleaner. If you haven’t tried this, you are missing out. It is the simplest way to clean everything. And it is the most cost effective cleaning product you'll ever purchase. Here’s how I use it:

-Add 1 capful of Thieves household cleaner to the hot water of your carpet shampooer. The house smells phenomenal and the carpets get cleaned, the safe way.

-Add 1 (1/2 Tbsp.) capful to 6 ¼ cups of water to wash your floors. Keep that smell going throughout the house!

-Add ½ cap to 5 quarts of water and clean your windows and mirrors. Window cleaner is made of an abundance of chemicals that draw dust back. No wonders you wash your windows so often.

-Add 1 capful to 2 cups of water to wash your walls during spring cleaning.

-Add 1 capful to 1-2 cups of water for medium to heavy decreasing.

-Add 1 capful with 1 cup of baking soda for a great shower and tile cleaner. Freshness at its finest! 

-Add 1 capful to 3 ¾ cup of water and put into spray bottles for a light degreaser. I also use this for everyday cleaner for cleaning the counters, sinks, door handles, refrigerator, etc.

*TIP: Add a drop or 2 of your favorite citrus oil to add a twist on the clean scent. I like adding Orange and Lemon best!

By cleaning everything, I mean everything. Replace ALL your cleaners with this one products. 

Bottom Line:

You can purchase Young Living essential oils retail from my site by clicking here and choosing 'retail customer'.

To purchase these oils in the most economical way (the way I recommend) you can become a ‘wholesale member’. Before you run for the hills, let me explain what 'wholesale member' means. You receive the exclusive wholesale discount (24% off) all Young Living products and oils. When you sign up, you can simply enjoy the oils for yourself or share with family and friends. No strings attached. No fine print. No required monthly orders. I recommend starting with the Premium Starter Kit because you get an abundance of oils and a diffuser. (And a few free gifts from me for reading my story!) 

Here is the game changer! Young Living isn’t your typical essential oil distributor. Like I mentioned above, there is absolutely NO regular purchase commitment. You don’t need to maintain a certain order amount, and you are not locked into purchasing every month! This was the golden ticket for me. I don’t ever want anyone to HAVE to purchase something when they don’t NEED it. It is all up to YOU.

If you are interested in joining as a wholesale member, click here. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me via email, facebook, or using the 'Contact Form' on the left side of the blog! 

Want to learn more? Visit the Questions & Answers page. I hope that page helps you as you consider whether Young Living is right for you.

Did you know you could use oils for...

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Peppermint:
-Peppermint can be used in making a rich peppermint hot cocoa from scratch or just by simply adding a couple of drops to your favorite packet.
-You can also give any of your favorite herbal tea a boost of flavor and healthy digestion support by adding a drop of peppermint.
-Peppermint is a great support mechanism during a hard workout too!

Rosemary:
-Rosemary is a great oil to replace dried rosemary in recipes. Simply add a drop of Rosemary essential oil to your favorite bread and pasta recipes. Try adding to marinades and salads for increased flavor too.
-Trying to keep a healthy lifestyle going? Add 2 drops of Rosemary essential oil to a vegetable capsule and take as a dietary supplement.

Tea Tree:
-Dry skin? As one of the most moisturizing oils, add a drop of Tea Tree essential oil to your favorite lotions. It will moisturize and cleanse your skin.
-You can also improve and maintain a healthy scalp by adding a drop or two to your favorite shampoo.

January Rewards

There is still time!

Kick the Cold Sale

Thinking about making a healthier transition come the New Year? 

Wondering how Essential Oils can benefit you and your family?

Wanting less chemicals in your house?

- Young Living Essential Oils and natural products -

Now is the perfect time!

It's time to take the next step for YOU. Don't wait. 

There is still time, but it is limited! You receive all these products at the same time for one low price. With the free gifts from me, it's over $300 in product for $160* (plus shipping)

*Price only varies depending on the diffuser you choose. Quote based off the most popular diffuser (Dew Drop)

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Interested in enjoying these oils in your everyday life?

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Still have some questions?

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What's it all entail?

It's simple. To get the best deals, become a Young Living Member (also called Independent Distributor). That doesn't mean you have to "sell" Young Living. That just means you get the exclusive 24% discount on all products at all times.

What do I get for my money?

Quite a bit actually. You recieve over $300 in products for $160 (plus shipping). Below is an image of everything you get for becoming a member. 

 Remember:

No annual membership fees! 

No minimum purchases! 

There's still time, but it is limited. You recieve all these products at the same time for one low price. With the free Christmas Gifts from me, it's over $300 in product for $160* (plus shipping)

 *Price may vary depending on the diffuser you choose. Quote based of most popular diffuser (DewDrop)

Don't wait, this deal goes through Christmas! 

Tis the season of sharing. 

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New Member

My dad, Scott; is now a member. He is an engineer, the last person people would 'stereotype' to be interested in Essential Oils. I am happy that he has found success using the oils with my mom and decided to become a member himself. He has had trouble sleeping in the past and Young Living has allowed him to regain a normal sleeping pattern again. They also have 2 diffusers in the house now! Welcome to Young Living Scott! 

Thinking about how Young Living may be able to benefit you and your family? 

Contact me. We will dig into your lifestyle and find what pros and cons Young Living can do for you. The switch to living a happier, healthier lifestyle doesn't have to be hard. It doesn't have to be expensive. And it doesn't have to be immediate. It all starts with a consultation to find out what it can do for you!

Holiday Giveaway

I'm starting something new, a Holiday Giveaway Basket. I normally give a bonus oil or Young Living product of some sort to all my new members. It's a great incentive for joining us in a happier, healthier lifestyle. 

But now, I'm taking it to the next level. Not only will you get over $20 in free product (see below for product details) during this sale, you will ALSO be entered into a drawing to win a *Breakfast Basket. This basket features some of Young Living's healthy food choices: Gary's True Grit Einkorn Pancake & Waffle Mix and Gary's True Grit Einkorn Ningxia Berry Syrup. 

(Over $30 value)

FREE Products Include

1- YL Blender Bottle

1- Set of Bottle Labels

1- Grounding or Jade Lemon Essential Oil (you choose | while supplies last)

*Name entered into drawing

Want to learn more? Contact me for details on how Young Living can help benefit you and your family.

SNEAK PEAK- upcoming sale

A teacher's letter gone viral that inspired me!

I read an article this morning that is more than #inspiring to me. This article was written about a mother of one and role model to so many young children and she took the Internet by shock for some people. Her name is Wendy Bradsaw. She loves teaching and has an education worth nothing less than applauding; as it often goes unnoticed in the education field. With an undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree in the field of eduction, she is well educated on what it takes to successfully teach adults & children. Not to mention her background working with special needs. She has a reason behind her logic and research to back up that logic.

It is not secret that the education system is pushing new reforms that place so much pressure on students to learn fast, fast, fast let alone encouraging teachers to move through information quickly. When I was growing up, I think the only real 'timed test' I took was math times tables. Anyone remember those things? #ugh I can't say I was a fan, but it's something I remember always wanting to improve at. We had science, reading, social studies, art, music... the list could go on and on of the classes I "took" growing up. I was never forced to read fast, fast, fast. I was never forced to take test after test after test. Granted, I did dread the yearly standardized testing, but that was only 2 or 3 days each year and the teachers helped prepare us for those. If we had a question while taking the test, they would explain in a way that made sense to us without telling us the answer. Now, they can't do that. They can merely tell you that word is "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" but not another thing. Now that is a far cry from a word on those tests, but shows that students may not know what that word even means, let alone how to pronounce it. Tests are written in a form difficult for many students to understand the true question. Our system is over concerned about new reforms to make things go faster for the students rather than better. In my book, Wendy Bradsaw hit the nail on the head when she said "I have become more and more disturbed by the misguided reforms taking place which are robbing my students from a developmentally appropriate education." She goes on to explain how many of the new reforms disregard research and force their employees (teachers) to practice some of what have been proven to be ineffective learning processes. 

I have began researching many of the child developments she discusses because it makes perfect sense to me, but I want to read the evidence to back it with my own eyes. Why are we pushing our kids to learn more information earlier in school? Aren't we being hypocrites by saying our kids grow up too fast, let alone push them to learn what used to be 1st grade curriculum in preschool? Now I understand some students fall behind and are slower learners. There always has been and always will be. I could write a completely new article on many of the contributors to slower learning now-a-days also. There is nothing wrong with slow learners though! That being said, it's the job, the honor, and the fun of being a teacher to work with children of all abilities. I can say that because I grew up with a mother working in a school with special needs students, students with learning disabilities and students with behavioral disabilities. There are educators to assist those teachers and children so they don't disrupt the learning of other students. And those students are some of the most rewarding to work with as I volunteered a couple of hours a day for about 2 years working with these students. 

So again, why are we trying to push, push, push our students to learn more and more information in less and less time? Is this really helping the kids? Where did the fun in school go? Why is the goal of education becoming a goal for profit instead? Where did the fun in homework go? Why does learning have to be go, go, go? 

Slow down... kids don't need to learn faster, faster, faster but instead the basic fundamentals! I'm not a mother, yet! I dream of the day I will become one, and then the first day of school, soccer games, school choir, etc. It's not even the matter of 'public' education. It is education in general. You can be the change in your kids learning approach. Read your kids a book each and every day. Read their homework before they start and try to learn with them. It's no secret math, science, art, and all the other subjects we learned growing up have changed, but it doesn't mean the fundamentals have. Make a difference in your child's education. Don't force your child to do better, better, better; to read faster, faster, faster. Instead, emphasize on reading in general. Emphasize of learning being fun, in whatever form. Wouldn't you rather have your kid pick up a book on their own and read it instead of dread reading all together because they were forced to do so in such a demanding way to begin with? Do art projects with your kids at home that relate to the work they are doing in school. It doesn't have to be expensive. See fun, inexpensive craft ideas below this article. Again, learning doesn't need to be feared, dreaded and out-right miserable for teachers, parents and students. In order for change, we need to do something. Educate yourself so you can educate your children. Have fun with your children at home so they don't feel so stressed about learning!

#letkidslearn #inspiring #dontsettle  #bethechange 

To read the full article visit TODAY.com or click the link. Continue reading below for fun learning games you can do with your children at home to help encourage #HappyHealthyLiving

Learning at Home

-Shapes, Colors, Family Traditions, Helping (Don't forget it's important to teach your kids to help without expecting something in return.)

Felt (Christmas) tree that your children can decorate over and over again while learning about the different shapes, colors, etc. 



-Learning their name (It doesn't have to be about memorizing)

Cut out a shape, animal, etc. that inspires your kid. Write their name on it and have labeled clothes pins available for them to make words. Try teaching them each letter as they spell their name (or other words). Switch it up: You can also cut shapes and put the word of the shape. example: cut a square and write the word 'square' on it!

-Alphabet, letters, learning their name, etc. (Helps keep the kiddos busy while you're in the kitchen cooking!)

Try allowing your kids to use magnets to duplicate the words you are teaching them. 



-Numbers (Learning numbers can be fun too, especially if you love cars!)

A simple cereal box will work for this activity. You can help your kids learn their numbers while playing with their favorite #hotrod.



-Words, Spelling, Colors (Make Lego's even more fun to play with!)

Help your kids learn new words, how to spell those words and even colors. You can sort them to rhyme too! Tip: Don't forget to clean those Lego's from time to time. (6 1/2 cups warm water and 1 cap of Thieves Household Cleaner- soak for 15 minutes, rinse and lay out to dry) 



-Names (You can never have too much fun spelling your name!)

Use noodles, cereal, or beads and glue to make some fun art while #learning to spell words!



-Names, Words, Writing, Spelling (Repeating often helps children learn so make it fun!)

You can use a computer and printer or write it yourself, leaving spaces for your kid to fill in the blanks. It's a great way to learn words and begin writing. 



-Spelling, Name, Words (Yes, more spelling-name-word activities. They are all different, unique and fun to help your kids enjoy learning at home instead of watching the TV.)

Write words or names on a piece of paper. Draw shapes using different colors on a piece of paper. You can have your kids trace the letters to spell the correct word, cover each letter with beads, cereal, or another material you have to make that spelling lesson an art project. Another fun activity is putting sand on the paper and having them trace the letters to spell out the word! 

-Propositions (When the kids have a good start on letters, alphabet, etc. try taking the next step!)

You don't have to tell your kids "hey these are propositions". That is a big word. But you can teach them what they are with their favorite action figures. They won't even know they're learning!



-Counting, Colors (Make math fun!)

Math can be intimidating for many kids. Make it fun by using pipe cleaners, beads and tape/paper. You can make it a color game too. Ask you kid to put red beads on the blue pipe cleaner. They can find the blue pipe cleaner, figure out which number it is, and put that many red beads on it. Help them out until they get the hang of it. Tip: Start without 'requiring' to use a particular color bead. Once they have that down you can have them working with colors and numbers!

I hope you enjoyed the article and a few of the great kids activities I shared that can make after-school down time, rainy days, and learning time fun, productive and educating! 

All activities above as well as additional ones can be found in detail on my Pinterest!