Once Upon a Prom

Guess what I did this weekend?

Once Upon a Prom!!!!!

I love this event and hope to continue to have the opportunity each and every year. Check out the About Me page to learn what it's all about. 

Chemical Cleaners vs Natural Cleaner(s)

As much as I'd love to say it's "common sense" that chemicals are bad for you, your children, your pets, your life... It's not all the common knowledge anymore. Everything we read from government websites to personal testimonies, the mis-information is always surrounding us. 

Whether you decide to keep using whatever cleaning products you have stock piled in your home or not, remember to do your research on everything you are using! It could save someone from being accidentally harmed intrusive chemical cleaners.

On a more positive note, wouldn't it be great to dispose ALL your chemical cleaners with one, literally one; all natural cleaner?

I'm a member of YL so I get the discount and I contemplated the cost benefits, chemical-free benefits and even the quantity you get out of the product... which seemed to be a no-brainier. I had to AT LEAST try the product and see what everyone claims to clean so happily with.

Now, it's "my cleaning go-to". I am a DIY kind of person so I have other cleaning products around the house but guess what? They are made from this product (or YL Thieves EO)! Can't complain. It is so simple and so affordable, actually more affordable than jumping in the car and going to the store to purchase several cleaners. 

Just how much money can you save? Well, take a look! 

Bet you can't get a bottle of all-purpose cleaner that cheap, even at your local Dollar Store!

But like I said, it's so much better than that. You can use this one product for windows, floors, toilets, sinks, showers.... the list goes on and on and on...

What are the benefits of diffusing Young Living essential oils?

I could go on and on about what I FEEL the benefits of Young Living essential oils are, but that's not necessary. Take a look at the image below to see just a few of the proven benefits of Young Living essential oils through diffusing...

If you want to know more about what I FEEL the benefits are for MY family, contact me! Ask me all the questions you want. Hard, easy... I want to hear them all!

Spring Time = Spring Food!

Spring Time = Spring Food!

Well, in Wisconsin spring is technically here but not the weather! We got at least 10 ½ inches of snow yesterday into today; yet I still had my windows down at lunch, sun shining and all! It’s beautiful out. Poor kiddos have spring break this week up here and they can’t even play with spring jackets. That’s Wisconsin though!

We can definitely cook like its spring though! Check out this new recipe I’ve been dying to try. It basically has all my favorite fruits plus a few more.

Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

1 lb. fresh strawberries; diced

1 lb. fresh pineapple; diced

12 oz fresh blueberries; diced

12 oz red grapes; diced into halves

4 kiwis; peeled and diced

1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges in juice; drained well and sliced into halves

2 bananas; ripe & diced*

Honey Lime Dressing:

¼ cup honey

2 tsp. lime zest (zest of 2 medium limes)

3 drops YL Lime essential oil

Directions:

Add all fruit into a large mixing bowl. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime zest and lime juice. Pour over fruit just before serving and toss to evenly coast (as it sits for a few minutes the juices will gather at the bottom, so toss again before plating)

*the bananas aren’t picture. I decided to add them later on for better taste.

Check out the recipes tab for more great YL essential oil recipes.

There is still time!

There is still time to get your very own Starter Kit in the month of March. 

What a great way to start Spring!

Contest!

Young Living is asking for your help by making a meme! Where are all my DIY, creative friends? 

THE GOAL:
"Create a meme to make your fellow essential oil enthusiasts laugh out loud."

Once your work is submitted, Young Living will post them all on their blog for members to vote for their favorite ones.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!! No, sorry. You won't win a chicken dinner, but there is a prize.

Fist Place

Rainstone Diffuser

&

Lavender Essential Oil

Second Place

Home Diffuser

&

Lavender Essential Oil

Third Place

Orb Diffuser

&

Lavender Essential Oil

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Follow Young Living on Facebook: Facebook.com/YoungLiving/

2. Create a Young Living-themed meme using your own pictures or by using a meme generator.

3. Submit your meme to blog@youngliving.com for a chance to win of the the three prizes above!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

March 30, 2016 @ 11:59 pm

VOTING DEADLINE:

April 7, 2016 @ 11:59 pm

Ready, Set, GO!

The Guilt-Free Engergy Drink!

The new hydrating drink infused with oils.

NingXia Zyng is a new Young Living product that "uses the same whole-fruit wolfberry puree found in our popular superfruit supplement, NingXia Red. We add sparkling water, pear and blackberry juices, and a hint of Lime and Black Pepper essential oils for a dynamic, unique taste. You'll enjoy a refreshing boost that's full of flavor without artificial flavors and preservatives."

Zyng has natural flavors and sweeteners, already setting it apart from the high sugar, artificial flavored energy drinks on the market. With 35 mg of natural caffeine, there is only 35 calories per can. Talk about guilt free! 

Essential Rewards

Are you a member of Young Living? 

If so, are you an Essential Rewards member?

If not, why not? 

Take a look, maybe it is for you, maybe it isn't...

Essential Rewards isnt' for everyone, but it is for most! I've been enrolled as an Essential Rewards member for a while and here are the exact reasons...

1) I place an order every few months anyways, so why shouldn't I earn points off those orders...

2) I like flat rate shipping. Let's be honest, who likes paying what seems like half their subtotal in shipping cost? Not me!!!

3) I like free product. If I'm placing an order every few months anyways, it's worth splitting it up into monthly orders so I can earn points used towards free product.

I loved the products then and I love them now so...

This is what I changed:

-I now place a 50pv order each month instead of a 190-300pv order every few months. 

Let's do the math

190/50= 3.8

So instead of doing a 190 order, I can split that order up into 3, almost 4 months of 50pv orders. If I do more than 190 every few months, I can split it up even more OR place an ER order more than 50pv. BUT, then I get points on the ER order I put in...

So now I'm splitting my orders up, earning points, and saving money. BINGO! I found the equation that works for my family.

On the other hand- if you simply enjoy the products and oils but don't order on a regular basis (monthly or larger non-monthly orders) ER may not be for you right now. 

Reach out and ask me specific questions about your Young Living experiences. I'd love to help you save money and earn free products (with or without ER)!

Gary's True Grit Gluten Free Waffle & Pancake Mix

I can not wait to try the Gary's True Grit Gluten Free Waffle and Pancake Mix with Lemon Vitality Essential Oil! It should be arriving at my door step today. Woot Woot! If you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for? They also have a Gary's True Grit Waffle & Pancake Mix that isn't Gluten Free. I'm a fan of living a healthier life without sacrificing eating some of my favorite foods (aka- waffles)! Young Living offers a wide range of those healthy options that still allow you to eat your favorite foods. Want to learn more, contact me today! 

Peace & Calming

One of my favorite oils is Peace & Calming. The funniest part is, I'm actually not a huge fan of the aroma of Peace & Calming but I love the properties and how it makes me feel when it's diffused or I rub a drop on my wrists.

Beyond that, my puppy loves it. Every now and then he's not as good as we'd like him to be. When he is all rambunctious I will diffuse Peace & Calming. He often lays by the diffuser but even if he isn't, the calming factor is amazing with him. It doesn't happen immediately if that's what you're thinking though. Give it a little bit to get into the air. Dogs will be dogs after all.