It’s that time of the year where peppermint is the star of the show!! Everyone associates peppermint with candy canes and Christmas time. But not everyone knows the amazing benefits of using peppermint in your daily routine for many different things.

The peppermint plant is a versatile perennial herb that has been cherished since ancient times. The plant’s first recorded appearance dates back to 1000 BC when dried peppermint leaves were found entombed in ancient Egyptian pyramids. Throughout human history, this herb has been valued as a multi-purpose plant and an essential oil whose components are now used by cosmetic, culinary, and health industries around the world. When you use it internally, Peppermint oil is also well known for its ability to help alleviate occasional upset stomach and promote healthy respiratory function.  With so many facets and uses, it is no surprise that Peppermint oil continues to be one of doTERRA’s best-selling and highly favored...

It’s a spooky time of the year! Don’t be scared! There are plenty of diffuser blends to satisfy your witch, goblin, clown or Disney princess! Do you have your stockpile of candy ready? Who doesn’t love sitting on the porch and keeping count of how many kiddos you have and how many different costumes you get to see?  

Try out one or a couple of these amazing diffuser blends during this spooky time of year!! 

Happy Halloween

•  3 drops Wild Orange
•  2 dops Cassia
•  2 drops Ginger

Pumpkin Patch

•  2 drops Clove
•  2 drops Ginger
•  2 drops Cinnamon Bark

Witches Brew

•  2 drops Fennel
•  2 drops Cedarwood
•  1 drop Ginger

Corn Maze

•  1 drop Siberian Fir
•  2 drops Clove
•  2 drops Tangerine

Frankenstein

•  2 drops Frankincense
•  2 drops Fennel
•  2 drops Clove

Black Flame Candle

•  4 drops Black Spruce
•  2 Drops Wild Orange
•  2 drops Cinnamon Bark
•  1 drop Copaiba

Hocus Pocus

•  2...

It’s Christmas!!! and I love this time of year and everything about the holiday season.  

In honor of Christmas I want to give y’all TEN diffuser blends to celebrate season!! 

Christmas Cookies

• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
• 3 drops Lemon oil
• 1 drop Bergamot oil

Christmas Traditions

• 2 drops Frankincense oil
• 2 drops Wild Orange oil
• 2 drops Peppermint oil

Wisemen

• 3 drops Myrrh oil
• 3 drops Frankincense oil
• 2 drops Wild Orange oil

By the Cozy Fire

• 2 drops Sweet Orange oil
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
• 1 drop Clove oil

Spiced Cider

• 3 drops Ginger oil
• 3 drops Wild Orange oil
• 1 drop Cinnamon Bark oil

Candy Cane Celebration

• 2 drops Wintergreen oil
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
• 3 drops Peppermint oil 

Sweet Holiday Cheer

• 3 drops Peppermint oil
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang oil

Snowy Night

• 3 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
• 2 drops Douglas Fir oil 

Christmas Tree

• 2 drops Cypress oil
• 2 drops Douglas Fir oil
• 2 drops Frankincense oil

Christmas Cheer

• 2 drops Frankincense oil
• 2...

So it’s official……holiday season is here!!  To help get us in the holiday spirit and make your home smell festive, I’ve got a couple really great DIY recipes in this weeks post. I hope ya’ll enjoy!!!

Holiday Scented Pinecones & Holiday Card: 

The scents of pine, gingerbread, cinnamon, and citrusy orange are almost inseparable from the holiday season. Catch one hint of these aromas any time of year, and you may be instantly taken back to childhood sledding races, homemade gingerbread houses, or sweet memories with family and friends. Capture the nostalgia with these homemade scented pinecones and cards.

Pinecone Items Needed:
Dry pinecones
Your favorite essential oil

Instructions:

1.  If pinecones have been collected from outside, cook in the oven at 200 degrees F for at least 30 minutes, or until the pinecones have opened.
2.  Put one drop of essential oil on each pinecone. Some of our favorites include; Cassia, Clove, Holiday...

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 right around the corner I wanted to share a couple amazing recipes with ya’ll……and this weeks focus….CAKE & PIES!!!!  I love pie. I love cake. To be honest I love anything sweet.  These recipes are sure to be a big hit at Thanksgiving this year. 

APPLE PIE
Ingredients-Filling:
5 cups apple, sliced
¼ cup sugar
1 pinch nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
6 drops Lemon Oil
¼ cup flour

Ingredients-Crust:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vinegar
6–7 tablespoons of cold water

Instructions:

1.  Mix all pie filling ingredients together. Cook on medium heat until it comes to a boil. Stir constantly so that sugars don't burn. Set aside. 
2.  For pie crust, place flour, salt, and butter in a medium bowl. Crumb together until little...

So it’s official……holiday shopping season has begun!!  I am so excited about this years doTERRA Holiday Guide.  There are so many new and useful items that are perfect for holiday giving. 

Celebrate the season with family, friends, and the blissful aroma of Holiday Peace essential oil blend. Enjoy the bright, soothing blend of CPTG® Siberian Fir, Douglas Fir, Himalayan Fir, Grapefruit, Frankincense, and Vetiver essential oils throughout your home.  

Holiday Joy essential oil blend makes every house feel like home. The warm, citrusy, spicy aroma of Holiday Joy creates a welcoming environment for holiday gatherings as it freshens the air and warms the spirit. This updated proprietary blend of CPTG® Wild Orange, Clove, Cassia, Siberian Fir, Frankincense, Benzoin, Ginger, Peru Balsam, and Cistus will certainly continue to be a doTERRA holiday tradition.

The Acacia Storage Case is crafted with strong and distinctive Acacia wood, this...

I don’t know about y’all but is this not the “most stressful time of the year”? LOL!

As you know, I love the holidays.  I love any holiday or occasion that allows me to gather with my family and friends.  But this time of year with all the planning, parties, events, traditions, and not to mention COVID…super stressful!!  So I figured now, right in the middle of your Holiday celebrations, would be the perfect time to give you a Holiday Pamper Party!!

Below are some amazing ideas on how to spoil yourself this holiday season.  Enjoy!

• DETOX BATH
• DRINK SOME COFFE OR TEA
• LIGHT A CANDLE
• EXERCISE
• GO FOR A WALK
• BUY YOURSELF FLOWERS
• JOURNAL
• DECLUTTER
• DO SOMETHING NEW
• YOGA
• PAINT YOUR NAILS
• DIGITAL DETOX
• GO OUT IN THE SUNSHINE
• GET A MASSAGE
• HUG SOMEONE
• TAKE A NAP
• LISTEN TO MUSIC
• WATCH A FUNNY MOVIE
• GO ON A DATE
• COOK YOUR FAVORITE MEAL
• BINGE WATCH YOUR FAVORITE SHOW
• DIFFUSE ESSENTIAL OILS
• CHANGE YOUR SHEETS
• READ A BOOK

I hope you find...

Nothing says its Holiday time like cookies and warm cocoa.  I love to gather my kiddos, snuggle together by a warm fire, munch on some homemade cookies and sip some delicious cocoa, while watching our favorite holiday movies.  The kids really enjoy this!  We bake during the day and watch movies in our jammies at night.  It is one of my favorite holiday things to do as a family.   

Since I love you guys and want you to have the best Holiday season, I have gathered my favorite doTERRA recipes below…just for you!!

Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 5 teaspoons cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon liquid stevia or 1 ½ teaspoon powdered stevia (amount of sweetener can be adjusted to taste)
• 1–2 tablespoons sugar or agave (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups almond milk

Recommended Essential Oils: Cinnamon Bark, Lavender, Wild Orange, or Peppermint oil

Instructions

1. Heat water, cocoa powder, and...

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...

In celebration of all things Fall, I wanted to take a moment to focus on the amazing oil that is Cinnamon Bark.  This oil is used for a healthy metabolic function and immune system!  It repels insects, flavors food, and smells wonderful.  

Cinnamon is used in many culinary dishes from desserts, to the main course, to hot beverages.  Check out one of my favorite cinnamon recipes below.

Cinnamon Apple Chips

Ingredients:

• 7–8 medium sized apples
• 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of choice
• 6 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 225° F.
2. Put parchment paper onto two baking sheets.
3. Combine sugar and Cinnamon Bark oil in small bowl. Stir to combine.
4. Slice apples into thin slices.
5. Place apples onto parchment paper covered baking sheet in single layer.
6. Sprinkle apple slices with cinnamon essential oil sugar mixture.
7. Place baking sheets in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Halfway through, flip apples over.
8. When edges of apples are...