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Is Summer over?

 

Tuesday’s Tip

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Need a tip to end up the Summer?

I’m sitting here watching the Olympics and listening to the rain outside, for the 4th day in a row I might add, but my air conditioner is still running at a cool 76 degrees.  Why you might say? Because I live in the South and this happens often during the summer, yes it is still hot outside, yes I am still wearing shorts and sandals while I hear the thunder rolling in the distance.

Summer is definitely not over and it’s not too late to try some essential oil infused Lemon Tea or while you’re grilling outdoors, here is another great citrus marinade!  I might add that even though it is raining outside in the middle of August, I will still be firing up my BBQ well  into the month of November here in South Texas so it makes up for days like today.  I often cook my Thanksgiving turkey out on the BBQ because it’s way too hot to run my oven all day in late November.

Gentle Baby

Gentle Baby

Gentle Baby

One of my favorites!  I don’t have a baby, but I do have grand children.  But you know what?  I don’t use this oil just when babies are around, I use it for myself!!  I find it is emotionally calming for me and gives me a peaceful feeling inside.  Occasionally feeling a bit anxious?  We all have those times, well, this is a great oil for just that time.

It’s great for babies as well, in the evening when they tend to be at their most cranky state. Try to diffuse a bit in the evening, or rub a 50:50 dilution on the tummy in a clockwise motion to calm the digestive system when needed.

Remember this oil is not just for babies, it’s for everyone!

Culinary uses for essential oils

Culinary uses for essential oils

SUMMER MARINADES USING ESSENTIAL OILS?

have you ever used essential oils while cooking?  I use them all the time, whenever I get the chance in fact.  It’s the WOW in my Lasagna and the POP! in my Cilantro Lime Brown Rice and many other recipes.  Here are some easy marinades from Young Living to get you started using them in the kitchen.

 

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Have you ever cooked with essential oils??  Marinades are a quick and easy way to start trying them in your kitchen. here are 3 recipes from Young Living that are sure to please.

MediterraneanCitrus and a Honey Lime  of course when using essential oils for ingestion I can only recommend Young Living Essential oils because I know of their Seed to Seal Guarantee for purity,  their new culinary line called Vitality Oils is just what you will love.  This is their new labeling for the Vitality line and more are on the way!   I love that this company is always making strides to bring us the products that we so love and need.

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You can learn more and order your oils at an everyday discount of 24% by becoming a wholesale member by  clicking here.

 

FRIDAY FREEDAY – Do you get free stuff in your monthly box order?

FRIDAY FREEDAY – Do you get free stuff in your monthly box order?

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I love getting my monthly Essential Rewards order from Young Living.  What is so great about the program is that I only need to place a $50 order to be active.  What I Love the most is replacing in my monthly box the items I used to get at the grocery store, like shampoo, body wash, snacks, laundry soap and other things.  It makes it such an easy swap and doesn’t change my monthly budget at all.  When I came to that realization it wasn’t hard for me to reach goals that got me ALL KINDS OF FREE STUFF with my order!!

First of all they give you rewards points each month beginning with 15% back for months 1-3, then months 4-5 earns 20% back and after 24 months you earn 25% FOREVA!  Yep, you read that right, and months 3 and 6 get you an extra thank you gift as well.  After 24 consecutive months you get a special bottle of Loyalty essential oil.  Is that not cool or what.  Your points work dollar for dollar to order product, you can use them anytime.  I can also change my monthly order date if I need things sooner or maybe I want it later. There’s always that chance my money situation might dictate that I skip a month and that’s okay as well, I can just do that on line myself one time per a 12 month period.  I have 134 point right now which is equal to $134 to spend, that is a lot of product!

Do you get a monthly box of any kind?  Do they give you free stuff just for ordering? Not only do I get free product every month, but they always make sure it is something that pertains to the times and seasons.  For example this month is back to school time for most and they have included 3 bottles of Thieves hand purifier, who couldn’t use that!  Also, with back to school come the change of the Summer Season to Fall and we all know that seasonal changes may often bother our respiratory systems, so they have included a roll on bottle of Breath Again!!  Another win for everyone.

Of course you DON’T NEED to be on essential reward to get some free product, but you won’t get the rewards points, the free thank you gifts on month 3 and 6 and not to mention there are certain items in the free monthly promos that are strictly for Essential Rewards members.

It’s not too late to get a wholesale membership through Young Living which saves you 24% ALL THE TIME.  An added benefit is you will be part of my team and I will send you a nice welcome gift as well.  It’s not too late to sign up and get the free items for August, hurry while there is still time. Click here to go to my website to sign up if you’re ready.  If you need assistance or have any questions about oils you can always email me at: [email protected]

This back-to-school lineup can be yours for free with your qualifying order:

  • Deep Relief™ Roll-On: Deep Relief Roll-On makes essential oils such as Peppermint, Wintergreen, Dorado Azul, and Helichrysum convenient to bring everywhere! This blend of popular oils is great for your trips to the gym and busy daily routine.
  • Breathe Again™ Roll-On: Breathe Again Roll-On combines four types of Eucalyptus essential oils with Peppermint and Copaiba for a cool, aromatic breath of fresh air any time of the year.
  • Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier 3-pack: Convenient, portable, and long-lasting, Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier is enhanced with natural Peppermint oil to keep little hands clean—no matter where they are!
  • 5-ml Bergamot Vitality™: The complex taste of the Bergamot Vitality is somewhere between sour orange and lemon, making it a distinctive addition to other citrus flavors in marinades and seafood recipes.
  • 15-ml Lime: Lime has a uniquely zesty and bright scent that’s an important element in some of our favorite blends such as Stress Away™. Diffuse Lime to experience uplifting feelings of positivity whenever you need a little aromatic boost.
  • Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 15-ml Clarity™: Clarity blends Basil, Rosemary, Peppermint, and other essential oils for an aroma that invites a sense of clarity and alertness, perfect for days when you need to be at your best.

Monday Make It – Why I always hated school lunches!

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As a kid I always hated the school lunches I brought.  The same ol, same ol thing everyday.  Then as a parent I really hated making them because it was so hard to think of something that would be healthy and that my kids would love.

Here are some great ideas from Young Living.  Did you know they have a blog as well?  While you are there be sure you register so you don’t miss any of their exciting posts.  These are lunches you can feel great about sending with your kids.  You can be confident they will be healthy and tasty as well.

Making school lunches will never be the same with Fruity “Sushi Rolls” and Kid Kabobs.  They are also having a FREE GIVEAWAY on the post, but you must enter by Thursday Aug 11th.  Click this link to check them out over at youngliving.com

 

Would you like to win an ARIA diffuser??

Would you like to win an ARIA diffuser??

This is my most FAVORITE diffuser.  It has relaxing pre-programmed music, or plug in your own MP3 player.  Diffuse away!!! Young Living gave us a sneak today, but full details will not come until Monday Aug 8th.  SQEEEEEE I can’t wait!!!!13880181_10205965486450299_6858547791842892183_n

Wonderful Sweet & Calm Blend

Wonderful Sweet & Calm Blend

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I just can’t say enough about this wonderful blend.  Whether it’s bath time, bed time, or smack dab in the middle of the day and things are getting rough and you need some calming atmosphere.

If you need some calming emotional support try this in a diffuser.  Don’t have one?  Place the drops on a cotton ball or a cork top and set it nearby, it can even be taken into the car, into the office, or to school.

Don’t have your oils yet? Click Here, I’d love you to join me and my team as we endeavor on our oily journeys together daily.  Young Living essential oils offer great emotional support and overall wellness support.  Read more by checking out my essential oil page by selecting Essential Oils from the top menu.

A better way to vacuum?

FB_IMG_1453950310453Who would have thought??  Want your vacuuming experience to be a bit more enjoyable?  Why not place a cotton ball with a drop or two of your favorite essential oil right into your vacuum bag!  If you’ve already replaced the bag and maybe it old and partially used, refresh it by sucking up a cotton ball right into the vacuum with a drop of Purification to kill odors and clear the air, Thieves when you’ve got a sick person in the house, or Eucalyptus in the winter months when you need a bit of support for your respiratory system.  The possibilities are truly endless! YOUR WELCOME.   Safe and toxic free.  If you don’t know already I only use and recommend Young Living essential oils in my home and for my family.  Ready to get started with essential oils?? CLICK HERE

Do you love to cook??

Do you love to cook??

 Cooking??  Love it or hate it?

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I love cooking, most of the time you will find me in my kitchen in my apron if you would happen to stop by.  I love cooking from scratch, using some of my family’s handed down recipes.  You might find me making a cake for a loved one’s birthday, a personal DIY project or just a tasty dinner for my family.

Gardening for fresh ingredients, canning, freezing are some of the things I love to do.  I try to cook REAL whenever it’s possible staying away from processed foods, refined sugar and HFCS(high fructose corn syrup), and GMO food.  I do my best to search for Non-GMO or I don’t buy it.  Organic is my first choice always and getting much easier to find, but that still does not mean it is non-GMO, so be very careful.  I am learning to make a lot of things from square one, like mayonnaise for instance, peanut butter and tomato paste.  There are so many additives in today’s food and I just don’t trust them to be safe for me or my family.

So, join me as I try to share some of my recipes with ya’ll.  And remember eat REAL whole foods!

I’d love to know why you do or don’t like to cook?

Ready to get down with some essential oils?? Click here