To make this back-to-school season the most fun and least challenging, here are some top aromatherapy tips to help your children ease the transition to school. 
   
Stay hygienic and sanitized
No back-to-school discussion would be complete without talking about bacteria. Encourage your children to get into the practice of washing hands regularly and applying hand sanitizers at key moments, such as entering and leaving the classroom, after touching surfaces, studying materials, books. 

DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe:
Ingredients: 

• 5 tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel 
• 4 tablespoons of hot water
• ¼ teaspoon of Vitamin E 
• 8-10 drops of doTERRA OnGuard 
• 1/3 cup of 99% rubbing alcohol 
  

Instructions

1. Add the Aloe Vera gel, hot water and Vitamin E to a bowl.

2. Add 8 to 10 drops of doTERRA OnGuard to the mix

3. Pour the rubbing alcohol into the bowl and mix until you obtain a gel-like consistency. 

4. Pour the...

Kids face a lot of challenges as they go back to school! Even if they’re excited about going back, the changes can be stressful and trigger some strong emotions. 

Younger children might struggle with separation anxiety and need support adjusting to a new place with new people.  Even older kids go through stress as they go back to school. It might mean a different schedule, changing bedtimes, being surrounded by new people and new germs!

5 Ways to use essential oils for back to school

1. Attention and Focus

An essential oil back to school blend for mental focus can help kids in the classroom and during homework or study sessions.  We all need a little help focusing sometimes!

2. Sleep Well

When kids get enough sleep, they’re more than likely to stay mentally and emotionally centered. It also helps them perform at their best in the classroom (and any sports or after school activities they may take part in)

3. Soothe Emotions

Going back to school can bring up...

Hey you guys!!!  This week I wand to do a huge shot out to doTERRA Serenity Restful Blend!!

This blend combines a select group of powerful, CPTG^® essential oils to help calm and relax when stressful feelings arise. With so many high-stress moments and situations all around, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and tense. The doTERRA Serenity Restful Blend can be used aromatically and topically to promote relaxation, encourage calm emotions, and lessen feelings of tension. doTERRA Serenity is an ideal essential oil to have around both day and night as it can aid in reducing everyday stresses and promote a relaxing night’s sleep. This blend contains essential oils such as Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram, and Roman Chamomile, which give it its soothing scent, while Hawaiian Sandalwood and Vanilla Bean offer a warm aroma. When used in a diffuser, this blend will help calm and renew with its sweet fragrance.

Uses and Benefits

1. When you start to feel the stress of...

We all know that Back to School can be a stressful time, for both parents and kids.  New schedules, morning and bedtime routines, homework and time to wind down from the day are a change that every family member has to get adjusted too. 

Below are 15 great Back to School Diffuser Recipes:

Let’s Focus

•  1 drop Peppermint
•  1 drop Lime
•  1 drop Wild Orange
•  1 drop Frankincense

Be Calm

•  3 drops Lavender
•  2 drops Vetiver

Good Morning

•  4 drops wild orange
•  2 drops Vetiver 

Mental Clarity

•  2 drops Rosemary
•  2 drops Cypress
•  2 drops Lemon

Happy Kiddo

•  2 drops Lavender
•  3 drops Wild Orange
•  3 drops Ylang Ylang

Perfect Attendance

•  3 drops On Guard
•  3 Drops Wild Orange

Sweet Dreams

•  2 drops Serenity
•  2 drops Wild Orange
•  2 drops Breathe

Cranky Pants

•  2 drops Elevation
•  2 drops Frankincense
•  2 drops Spearmint

Less Stress

•  2 drops Balance
•  2...

Even though summer isn’t over quite yet we need to start thinking about…back to school! 

There are many different diffuser blends, sprays, and roller ball recipes you can use during the back to school season. Oils provide so many amazing benefits and support our kids during this exciting time. 

Here are the top 4 back to school essential oils.

Lavender Essential Oil

•  Lavender is widely useful for its calming and relaxing qualities.
•  This essential oil helps to ease feelings of tension.
•  Add a few drops of lavender to pillows, bedding or the bottoms of feet to prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
•  Lavender evokes positive feelings of self-awareness.
•  It is helpful to diffuse when trying to stay on task. Great for the homework time of the day
•  Promotes feelings of clear breathing and open airways.

Vetiver Essential Oil

•  After a difficult school day apply to your child’s neck and feet to promote feelings of calm.
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Hey guys!!!! I can’t believe we made it.  This is our last week on the Kids Oil Collection journey!! Thank you so much for following me on this educational ride!!

This week…..I want to take and in-depth look at Brave essential oil blend.

doTERRA Brave, is perfect to use, before new or different situations, or just to start your day, roll Brave onto the back of neck, tummy, or bottoms of feet for an atmosphere of courage and confidence.

Begin each day with confidence and belief by using Brave Courage Blend.  Allow yourself to reset when experiencing feelings of doubt and stress by rolling Brave onto the back of your neck and pulse points. Wild Orange, Amyris, Osmanthus, and Cinnamon Bark combined in a gentle, quick application method, mixed expertly with Fractionated Coconut Oil, Brave is essential to your day. With a bright and warm aroma, Brave is the perfect blend when you’re feeling unmotivated. Featuring the unique essential oil from Amyris Wood,...

Hey guys!!!! We are almost through with our Kids Oil Collection journey!! This week…..I want to take and in-depth look at Steady essential oil blend.

doTERRA Steady, is used for daily centering, or for times when you feel nervous or anxious.  Rub Steady on your neck and wrists to calm and comfort your emotions.

Steady Grounding Blend has a soft, inviting, and slightly fruity aroma. Steady draws on the unique benefits of essential oils such as Amyris, Balsam Fir, Coriander, and Magnolia perfectly blended with Fractioned Coconut Oil to deliver a calming effect perfect for all skin types. Amyris and Balsam Fir are evenly balanced by a hint of sweet Magnolia. When feeling overwhelmed, roll Steady onto the back of your neck or wrists and take a deep breath, allowing your mood to find balance. Soothing to the skin and reassuring to the mindset. Steady is a great every day blend.

Uses

•  Calming aroma encourages resolve during times of distress.
•  Use to create a...

Hey guys!!!! We’re still at it, our deep dive into the Kids Oil Collection.  This week I want to look at Rescuer, the soothing blend.

After an active day of; running, jumping, and playing, rub Rescuer, onto your legs, feet, or back to soothe your active body.

Apply Rescuer Soothing Blend for a relaxing sensation and to reduce feelings of tension for growing, tired legs. Copaiba, Lavender, Spearmint, and Zanthoxylum are expertly combined with Fractionated Coconut Oil to soothe and promote resilience while being gentle enough for sensitive skin. Zanthoxylum, an essential oil unique to this doTERRA blend, is known for its calming and soothing benefits. Rescuer has a fresh, yet calming aroma that provides soothing support while comforting the emotions.

Uses

•  Roll Rescuer onto tired legs before bedtime or after strenuous activity.
•  Apply to temples and back of the neck to reduce feelings of tension.
•  Massage into shoulders, neck, and back for a comforting and...

Hey guys!!!! As we continue on our in-depth look into the Kids Oil Collection…..I want to take a look at Stronger essential oil blend.

Use doTERRA Stronger on the back of your neck or bottoms of your feet for an added sensory boost when you want to feel your best.

Stronger Protective Blend evokes feelings of wellness and vitality when needed most. Featuring Cedarwood, Litsea, Frankincense, and Rose in a gentle and convenient format combined with Fractionated Coconut Oil, this supportive blend is perfect for sensitive skin and provides a sense of resiliency when needed most. Litsea, one of the main ingredients in Stronger, helps to keep skin healthy looking and clean while promoting positive feelings.

The bright and uplifting aroma is refreshing to the senses and works as the perfect blend for daily resiliency. With the powerful rejuvenating benefits of wood and floral oils, Stronger is perfect for every day skin health.

Uses

•  When environmental threats are high, use...

Hey guys!!!! This week…..I want to take and in-depth look at Calmer essential oil blends, in the Kids Oil Collection. 

doTERRA Calmer, a calming blend, helps create a soothing environment for winding down. Rest your mind with this blend of calming essential oils.

Calmer Restful Blend promotes a serene atmosphere, allowing bedtime to be a peaceful and welcomed experience. Rolling Calmer onto the bottoms of feet and the back of the neck helps create a calming, relaxing environment when tensions are high. Combining the soothing properties of Lavender, Cananga, Buddha Wood, and Roman Chamomile essential oils in a convenient and safe delivery method along with the skin moisturizing benefits of Fractionated Coconut Oil, Calmer can be used as part of your nightly ritual. Cananga and Buddha Wood essential oils, unique to Calmer, create a restful atmosphere. When it's time to restore your mind and body, apply Calmer to your wrists, breathe, and relax.

Uses

•  Roll on to the...