Let’s talk Summertime Essential Oils!! 

Some of my favorite summertime diffuser blends, roller blends and spray recipes are below.  Enjoy! 

DIFFUSER BLENDS:

Fun in the Sun

•  1 drop Lemon
•  1 drop Orange
•  1 drop Grapefruit
•  1 drop Lavender

Berry Breeze

•  2 drops Juniper Berry
•  1 drop Grapefruit
•  1 drop Orange

SUNBURN RELIEF:

Need some quick sunburn relief? Try one or more of these essential oils blended with a carrier oil, unscented lotion, or aloe vera gel. 

•  Chamomile (Roman or German)
•  Peppermint
•  Tea Tree
•  Helichrysum
•  Geranium

Aloe vera gel is a great carrier for essential oils when you are sun burnt. 

ALOE VERA RELIEF GEL: 

Here is a simple gel to make and keep in the refrigerator so it will be cool to the skin when applied. Lavender oil provides healing and peppermint oil provides cooling. All ingredients are soothing and will help with the pain and heat.

•  14 drops Lavender...

TerraShield is perfect for the whole family! Diffuse it at your next outdoor event to create an inviting atmosphere for those you love. TerraShield Spray will give you all of the benefits of doTERRA TerraShield oil while adding in the convenience of a spray lid and top, allowing you to access its benefits quicker and easier. It is the perfect size to throw in your pocket book or even slip in your pocket!

TerraShield Uses and Benefits

1. Before heading out on a hike or walk, try applying TerraShield topically. Rub it into your wrists, ankles, or the back of your neck to soothe your skin and invigorate you as you embark on your adventure. 
2. Diffusing isn’t just for the indoors. Diffuse TerraShield at your next outdoor gathering to create an inviting, woodsy atmosphere that makes everyone feel comfortable. 
3. TerraShield can be the perfect backdrop for your next family camping trip. Use a travel diffuser to spread its scent in your tent or camper, or you can apply it...

It is finally here! My favorite time of the year! Summer, Summer, Summer Time!  Being outside has so many health benefits, but being outside includes being exposed to the SUN.  The Sun is wonderful and gives us a beautiful bronze glow, but it’s UV rays can be harmful to our skin. Using sunscreen daily is crucial to protecting our skin!! 

 doTERRA just introduced it’s new sun care line and let me tell you how amazing and clean it is! These sun products have many healthy benefits and all of doTERRA’s oils are CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade so you never have to worry about what you are putting on or in your body.

doTERRA Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen (spray, stick AND lotion)

This mineral-based sun protection delivers incredible benefits, so your skin looks and feels as young as you feel! 

1. SPF 30 Broad spectrum UVA/UVB
2. Water resistant
3. Light-weight and moisturizing
4. Vegan friendly, reef safe and cruelty free 
5. Contains NO parabens,...

The summer months are the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with your family and friends. We know that many of you will be hitting pool, enjoying the barbecues in the back yard, hiking, or taking your yearly vacation to the beach. I want to ensure that you and your family stay safe this summer and use your essential oils in the most effective and safest ways possible. 

If you regularly use essential oils and spend time in the sunshine you run the risk of irritating or even burning your skin!! 

Some essential oils are photosensitive. Photosensitive is a condition in which the skin becomes very sensitive to sunlight or other forms of ultraviolet light and may burn easily. Photosensitivity usually causes a rash or sunburn, especially on areas of the skin that are exposed to ultraviolet light.

The majority of photosensitive essential oils come from citrus fruits, making them easy to remember. However, there are other oils that can be photo-toxic. Paying close attention to...

School is out and the kids are getting bored! Want some all natural activities for your kiddos??  

Try these essential oil all natural kid projects to keep your kids entertained and occupied this summer! 

PLAYDOUGH

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup salt
• 4 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, coconut oil works too if you that on hand 
• Food coloring (optional but it isn’t playdough without all the colors of the rainbow and I always prefer the natural food coloring)
• DoTerra oils of your choice 
• Quart sized bags
• Gallon sized bags

Instructions:

1. Sir the flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a large pot.
2. Next add the vegetable oil. If you are only making one color add in the color now as well.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly
4. Continue stirring until the dough has thickened and begins to form into a ball
5. Remove from heat and then place inside a gallon size bag or onto wax paper
6. Allow to cool slightly and then...

If you are already an essential oil user and a gardener, then this blog is for you! Let’s talk about the best essential oils for gardening!

If you are like me you are always trying to keep all chemicals away from your home and family.  I try my best to do all organic gardening and not use any chemicals on my plants and flowers. 

Here are just a few essential oils and their benefits for the plants in your garden….

Rosemary Essential Oil

This oil has a wonderful woodsy scent and works well to help repel many pests in the garden. Place a few drops right on the flower pot to keep the bugs from chewing up the leaves of your plants. Rosemary oil is also a butterfly attractor, they love it.

Peppermint Essential Oil

This oil has a sweeter scent and repeals several garden pests like aphids, flies, beetles, and even spiders! Any way to get rid of those creepy crawlers is good with me. You can place a drop of peppermint oil around baseboards and in cabinets in your...

Hello Heat Wave!!!  It’s Summertime Y’all and it is hot!!! 

I love hanging out by the pool or spending sunny days at the beach.  We're making smoothies and reading good books and like always spending tons of time together as a family.   

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

 I Heart Summer

• 3 drops Wild Orange oil
• 3 drops Lemon oil
• 1 drop Peppermint oil

Homemade Lemonade

• 1 drop Spearmint oil
• 1 drop Basil oil
• 4 drops Lemon oil

Ocean Breeze

• 3 drops Bergamot oil
• 3 drops Lavender oil
• 3 drops Rosemary oil
• 1 drop Cypress oil

Tropical Vacay

• 3 drops Bergamot oil
• 3 drops Lavender oil
• 1 drop Sandlewood oil
• 1 drop Lemon oil

Sunshine

• 3 drops Lemongrass oil
• 3 drops Wild Orange oil
• 1 drop Peppermint oil

Paradise

• 3 drops Sandlewood oil
• 2 drops Wild Orange oil
• 2 drops Grapefruit oil 

Beach Days

• 3 drops Wild Orange oil
• 3 drops Lime oil
• 1 drop Spearmint oil

Sweet Dreams

• 2...

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...