This week I want to talk about essential oils and hand care, and I can’t believe it took me soooo long to do this...  I’m gonna give ya’ll some amazing recipes that will really up your hand care routine…and a small education on fractionated coconut oil.   

When you buy coconut oil at the grocery store, it is semi-solid at room temperature and, while perfect for cooking, can be hard to use on skin unless melted or whipped first. Enter Fractionated Coconut Oil, a form which stays liquid at room temperature. To achieve this, coconut oil goes through a chemical-free process to take out the long-chain fatty acids (triglycerides) that give coconut oil its solidity. Taking out these fatty acids also extends the oil’s shelf life indefinitely.

Fractionated Coconut Oil can be used on its own as a moisturizer, but it is also useful in this DIY coconut oil lotion for both your body and face.

Ingredients:

½ cup distilled water

½ cup...

Hey Ya’ll!! This week I want to focus on an amazing essential oil… With both calming and uplifting abilities, Bergamot oil can dissipate anxious feelings while simultaneously providing cleansing and purifying benefits.

Bergamot is the most delicate of the citrus plants, requiring special climate and soil in order to thrive. Bergamot has been used for years to reduce feelings of stress and too soothe and rejuvenate skin. The unripe fruits are used as sweetmeats, eaten by the spoonful as a dessert or with coffee. 

Bergamot is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to create both an uplifting and calming environment. It is also purifying and cleansing for the skin while having a calming effect.

USES:

• Diffuse Bergamot oil when stress levels or tension is high.
• Apply to the skin while showering and inhale deeply to experience its calming aroma while enjoying its purifying skin benefits.
• Change regular tea too Earl Grey with the addition of Bergamot oil.
• Apply to...

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...

It’s summer time ya’ll!!!  I love this time of year!!  More family time, more outside time, more water time, more cookouts, and nothing says summer like the 4th of July!!!   

In celebration of America’s Independence, I want to give y’all EIGHT diffuser blends to add some fire works to your holiday event!! 

Time for Fireworks Blend

• 2 drops Juniper Berry oil 
• 2 drops Grapefruit oil
• 1 drop Bergamot oil
• 1 drop Ylang Ylang oil

Red White & Blue

• 1 drop Passion oil
• 1 drop Purify oil
• 2 drops Juniper Berry oil

Independence Day

• 3 drops Breathe oil
• 2 drops Wild Orange oil
• 3 drops Lime oil

4th of July Parade

• 2 drops Cheer oil
• 1 drop Purify oil
• 2 drops Citrus Bliss oil

Fireworks

• 2 drops Lemon oil
• 1 drop Lavender oil
• 2 drops Citrus Bliss oil
• 1 drop Rosemary oil

Gratitude

• 3 drops Grapefruit oil
• 2 drops Wild Orange oil
• 1 drop Bergamot oil 
• 1 drop Lemon oil

4th of July

• 2 drops Lemon oil
• 1 drop Lavender oil
• 1 drop Rosemary oil...

It’s SUMMER TIME!!! And nothing says Summer like a refreshing smoothie!!!  I love them! My kiddos love them!  They are so easy to make and super healthy!  

These smoothies recipes will give you the boost of energy and hydration needed on hot summer days.  

Wild Tropical Smoothie
Ingredients:

• 5 drops Wild Orange oil
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 cup frozen mango
• 1½ cup pineapple juice

Green Machine Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop Slim & Sassy® Vanilla TrimShake
• 1 cup unsweetened original almond milk
• 1 drop Wild Orange oil
• 1 cup frozen fruit
• cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2–3 cups raw spinach

Island Daydream Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 12–14 ounces coconut milk
• 2 scoops doTERRA Fiber
• ½ cup mango
• ½ cup papaya
• ½ cup pineapple
• 1 handful ice cubes
• 1 drop Wild Orange oil

Raspberry Rush Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cashew or almond milk 
• 2 scoops Chocolate doTERRA Protein
• 1 cup raspberries,...

It’s that time!!!…Essential Oil Shout Out Time!!!!!  

I want to give a huge shout out to one AMAZING essential oil….Melissa!  

With the ability to positively affect mood, Melissa essential oil is often used internally to reduce tense feelings, promote relaxation, and calm feelings of nervousness.

Melissa, also known as lemon balm, received its name because of its sweet, fresh, citrus-like fragrance, which was known to attract bees and, Melissa is Greek for “honey bee”. As one of our rarest and most expensive oils, Melissa oil has a wide range of health benefits and uses.  It is used as a flavor in teas and ice cream as well as with some fish dishes. Melissa has long been used to help calm feelings of tension and nervousness, when ingested. Diffusing Melissa oil at night can help initiate a restful sleep environment. Melissa oil may also help support a healthy immune system, when taken internally.

Uses

• Diffuse at night or rub on...

I don’t know about y’all…but if you're like us you start spending more and more time outside. We love the longer days and playing in the sun!!  

If you live for those brilliant summer skies make sure and take essential oils along for the ride…

First on our list is the TerraShield® Outdoor Blend. No matter the activity, everyone should keep this blend with them during their outdoor adventures. It is an effective, natural repellent that leaves out the nasty chemicals. Aside from TerraShield, there are plenty of other “outdoor” oils to have on hand, too.

Going Out in the Sun

At the beach or the campground, everyone needs to get outside and enjoy some time in the sun for the mood-boosting and vitamin D benefits. However, make sure you pack these skin-friendly oils to keep cool and refreshed.

•  Peppermint: Apply in in a roller bottle directly to your skin when you need to cool down most. Or, add a few drops to a spray bottle with water...

Are y’all not totally loving this long weekend??? I know I am!!!   

In honor of all those who serve and have served our wonderful country this Memorial Day Holiday Weekend I want to give y’all some amazing diffuser blends to enjoy!!  

Memorial Day

• 3 drops Breathe oil
• 2 drops Wild Orange oil
• 3 drops Lime oil

Gratitude

• 2 drops Grapefruit oil
• 2 drops Wild Orange oil
• 1 drop Bergamot oil
• 1 drop Lemon oil

USA

• 1 drop Balance oil
• 1 drop Passion oil
• 2 drops Citrus Bliss oil

Sunny Day

• 4 drops Wild Orange oil
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang oil
• 2 drops Bergamot oil

No No Mosquito

• 1 drop Geranium oil
• 1 drop Lavender oil
• 1 drop Eucalyptus oil
• 1 drop Rosemary oil
• 1 drop Lemongrass oil

Red White Blue

• 1 drop Passion oil
• 1 drop Purify oil
• 2 drops Juniper Berry oil 

I really hope y’all love some of these blends like I do.  What are some of your favorite diffuser blends?  I would love to hear your comments below. 

Blessings

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Hey ya’ll!! Is this weather we are having not amazing!!!  It’s getting warmer and I love seeing the sun out!!!  This week I want to discuss the many uses for essential oils and sun care.  

Below you will find some amazing recipes to pamper yourself during and after sun exposure plus a bonus recipe for a refreshing pool side punch!!  

When spending time in the sun, your skin isn’t the only thing you should be worried about protecting. Too much sun exposure can cause damage to your hair and lead to dry, brittle strands. The good news is you can use sunscreen to protect your hair, just like the rest of your body. This simple Sun Protecting Hair Spay, dilutes sunscreen for easy application and contains Rosemary Oil, known for its renewing properties to help promote full, healthy-looking hair. Try mixing up this recipe the next time you're on your way to the pool or beach for extra protection. 

Ingredients:

• Water
• SPF 25 sunscreen
• 3–4...

Hey ya’ll!! 

This week I want to talk about essential oils and nail care.  Are you looking for an alternative to that stinky acetone nail polish remover?  Or do you want all natural nail care products?  I’m gonna give ya’ll some amazing recipes below that will really up your nail care routine.  

The next time you want to update your nail polish, skip the chemical-laden acetone removers and let citrus essential oils do the trick. Citrus Bliss® contains seven citrus essential oils that are natural cleansers and create an uplifting aroma, allowing you to freshen your nails and boost your mood at the same time.

Ingredients:

• 10 drops Citrus Bliss essential oil blend
• 2 ounces white vinegar or rubbing alcohol

Instructions:

1. Add essential oils to a two ounce glass bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with white vinegar or rubbing alcohol.
2. Shake to combine.
3. Add the solution to a cotton ball and rub onto nails to remove polish.
4. Once...