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,...

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...

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!! 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...

IT’S SHOUT OUT TIME!!!  So I want to give a huge shout out to one of my favorite smelling essential oils….ylang yang!!

This amazing essential oil is derived from the star-shaped flowers of the tropical Ylang Ylang tree and is used in making perfumes and in aromatherapy. This oil is used to lessen tension and stress and to promote a positive outlook. When taken internally, Ylang Ylang provides antioxidant support. 

Looking for ways to use this amazing oil…

• Put into an Epsom Salt bath for relaxation.
• Refresh your skin with an aromatherapy steam facial using Ylang Ylang essential oil.
• Put on your wrists for a sweet, floral perfume.
• Add to Fractionated Coconut Oil for a deep hair conditioner.

One of the many benefits of Ylang Ylang is for emotional balance.  Use this oil to help with…

• Reduces irritability
• Helps to relieve depression
• Helps to reduce stress & tension
• Awakens the sensuality, promotes feeling so romance.
• Uplifts the mood
• ...

Hey ya’ll!! This week I have thinking about deep cleaning in my kitchen.  I don’t know about y’all, but this is something I dread doing, but love to have done, once I am finished.  

This time, I’m really focused on using eco friendly products and essential oils in my cleaning.  Grease and grime gets everywhere in the kitchen.  That’s probably why the kitchen is one of the hardest rooms in the whole house to clean.  Using essential oils really helps cut through all this, sanitizes, and makes your whole kitchen smell amazing!!

Here are some of the oils I like to use in my cleaning…

Oregano Oil-damp & dark places

On Guard Oil-counters, kitchen, & all purpose

Tea Tree Oil-toilets, sinks, showers, washing machine odor, makeup brushes, & exercise mats

Lemon Oil-toilets, skinks, showers, floors, stainless steel, & wood

Lavender Oil-deodorizing, laundry, & carpets

Peppermint Oil-windows, mirrors, & pest...

Hey ya’ll!!  I recently did a social media post on “How to Keep Your Face Mask Clean” and I thought “what a great blog post”!!  

We’re all wearing them so we might as well talk about them and maybe with a little essential oil magic, we can make it a little more bearable.  Retailers around the world have taken the first step by designing cute and fashionable masks.  Now lets up our mask game by adding essential oils to help boost immune support and smell great! 

Keeping your mask clean will not only sanitize your mask, but also help you breath better, promote calm feelings, and smell amazing!  

I know having to wear a mask can make me feel anxious and sometime down right claustrophobic.  So I added some calming oils to my mask spray.  This helps me feel relaxed and centered.

Don’t like smelling your own breath all the time?  I know I don’t.  Essential oils in your mask spray will leave...

So… I figured what better way to follow up our Essential Oil Resolutions…than with some super easy Essential Oil Organization Tips!!  

Now that your supply of essential oils is growing, you need some practical ways to organize them.  If your oils are organized and accessible you will be so much more likely of using them daily.

I love to put labels on my lids!  I am a huge a fan of paper products, so I love a good sticker!  Other than giving your oil bottles some extra flair, lid stickers help you avoid picking up the wrong oil.  You can get lid stickers directly from doTERRA, Amazon, Etsy, or from various bottle suppliers.  Look around and find the ones that you like best.

You will want to store your oils out in the open, where you’re most likely to use them.  I have mine organized in an antique spice rack in my kitchen, on a shelf in my bedroom, and I store my extra oils in an oil box.  There are tons of ideas out there,...

Oh my goodness!!  Did Valentine’s sneak up on y’all like it did me??  I can’t believe it is just around the corner…..wasn’t Christmas like yesterday?  

I love valentines, but then again, I love any excuse to spoil my loved ones and that includes y’all!!!  

With the feeling of love in the air, I want to give y’all the gift of TEN diffuser blends in honor of Saint Valentine’s and and season of love!!  

Valentine’s Day

• 1 drop Tangerine 
• 1 drop Sandlewood oil
• 2 drops Elevation oil

I You

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

You’re Cute

• 2 drops Cedarwood oil
• 2 drops Clary Sage oil
• 1 drop Wild Orange oil

XOXO

• 1 drop Ylang Ylang oil
• 2 drops Wild Orange oil
• 1 drop Sandlewood oil
• 1 drop Cedarwood oil

Be Mine

• 2 drops Hawaiian Sandlewood oil
• 2 drops Passion oil

Love is in the Air

• 2 drops Motivate oil
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
• 1 drop Lemon oil 

Cupid Shuffle

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