Hey ya’ll!! 

This week I want to talk about essential oils and perfumes…one of the oldest uses for oils is in perfumes!!!

Want to enjoy the lovely aroma of a perfume without having to worry about all the nasty chemicals that might be lurking in its fragrance? Try making your own! This DIY perfume only requires three ingredients, plus it uses essential oils for aroma, to keep you smelling fresh all day.  

It is easy to enjoy the many benefits of essential oils with this long-lasting Solid Perfume DIY. Simply add your favorite essential oil to the mixture and pour into a unique container for a personalized perfume.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Beeswax

2 tablespoons Fractionated Coconut Oil

20 drops of your favorite doTERRA Essential Oil

Instructions:

1. Add beeswax and Fractionated Coconut Oil to glass jar.
2. Place jar in saucepan with one to one and a half inches of boiling water.
3. Stir ingredients until combined (about 5–10 minutes).
4. Once melted, remove...

Hey ya’ll!! I hope this post finds everyone doing well.   We are busy, busy, busy, at our house!!

This week I want to explore essential oils and lip care.  Below you will find some amazing recipes to pamper your lips.  These recipes will leave your lips unbelievable soft and hydrated!!  

Making lip balm can be simple! Try this easy DIY lip balm that is moisturizing and healthy for your lips.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce beeswax 
• 1 ounce coconut oil 
• ½ ounce shea butter 
• ½ ounce cocoa butter 
• 20 drops Peppermint oil
• 10 drops Lavender oil

Note: This recipe makes three ounces of lip balm, so make sure you have enough containers. This recipe will make 20 lip balm tubes. You can always reduce the batch size by cutting the recipe in half. 

Instructions:

1. Line up empty containers. If using a lip balm stick, make sure it ihas been twisted down.
2. Measure butters and oils and place in glass jar.
3. Fill a large saucepan with one...

In celebration of all things Christmas, I wanted to take a moment to focus on the amazing essential oil of Peppermint.  This oil is used to help promote a healthy respiratory function and alleviate stomach upset, when taken internally.  It repels insects, promotes clear breathing, and smells wonderful.   

Peppermint oil is culinary wonder and can be used to add a fresh boost to meals.  Try it in a smoothie or dessert!  Check out this amazing holiday recipe.   

Peppermint Bark

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups white chocolate pieces
• 2-3 mini candy canes
• 3 drops Peppermint essential oil
• Bit of coconut oil  

Instructions:

1. Use a 9 X 13 cookie sheet
2. Lightly coat cookie sheet in coconut oil 
3. Put chocolate chips in bowl with 1/2 tbsp coconut oil 
4. Microwave or double boil the chocolate chips until melted
5. Poor melted chocolate onto cookie sheet, spread evenly, and put in freezer
6. While chocolate hardens, crush candy...

So it’s official……holiday shopping season has begun!!  I’m one of those holiday gift planners; I plan each gift out, keep everything organized with an app on my phone, and I try to stay on budget.  Try!!!  LOL!!  This year since I’m home more and trying to spread extra joy and cheer, I have decided to make my close friends and family essential oil pampering products.  I love DIY gifts!  I get to be creative and get to customize them for the receiver.   

This year I am going with a peppermint theme.  Peppermint Essential Oil has so many amazing benefits.  This oil promotes healthy respiratory function, clear breathing, digestive health when taken internally, and repels bugs naturally. 

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ cup Fractionated Coconut oil 
• 12 drops Peppermint oil 
• Skin safe food coloring

Instructions:

1. Combine sugar and Fractionated Coconut...

As you know I LOVE this time of year.  Spending time with family and friends, catching up and sharing laughs, feels me with such joy!

Since Thanksgiving is next week……I can hardly contain my excitement……I’m about to share with ya’ll some amazing recipes that use essential oils in everyone’s familiar Thanksgiving favorites.  

Citrus & Herb Butter

Ingredients:

• 4 drops Wild Orange essential oil
• 3 drops Lemon essential oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together thoroughly. Set aside.
2. Use fingers to carefully loosen skin around the entire bird. Take ¼ of the butter mixture and rub it, thoroughly, under skin making sure to coat as much of the turkey as possible. Brush remaining butter mixture...

Happy Fall Ya’ll!! I have always wanted to say that!!  Hahaha!!  

I love fall & I love everything fall!  The weather getting cooler, leaves changing colors, Fall Festivals, the sights, sounds & smells, and PUMPKIN!! Who doesn’t love pumpkin?  Since we’re right in the middle of fall, I wanted to share some of my favorite comforts of the season.  

First is Pumpkin Butter infused with Ginger, Cinnamon, and Clove essential oils.  All three of these oils have amazing benefits when taken internally and this treat is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

Ingredients:

• 1 29-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• cup coconut sugar (or substitute organic brown sugar)
• ¼ cup grade-A maple syrup
• ½ cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 toothpick Ginger Oil 
• 1 toothpick Cinnamon Bark Oil 
• 1 toothpick Clove Oil 

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a...

I don't know if there's something I love more than a nice homemade, DIY, body scrub. 

Y'all, I'm obsessed with the way they smell and the way they leave my skin. Plus, they make adorable gifts to give for all occasions. 

Festive Sugar Scrub

• 3/4 cup white sugar, brown sugar, or sea salt
• 1/2 cup fractionated coconut or other oil
• 4 drops cassia essential oil
• 4 drops clove essential oil
• 4 drops ginger essential oil

Combine sugar and fractionated coconut oil in a bowl. Add essential oils. Stir until the mixture is the consistency of a slushy. Add more sugar or fractionated coconut oil to achieve desired consistency. Pour into airtight container. 

Sweet Orange Scrub

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 7-8 drops wild orange essential oil

Combine thoroughly in a glass jar, add a label and ribbon, and enjoy or share. 

Vanilla Lavender Sugar Scrub

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 drops lavender essential oil

Combine thoroughly in a...