Are you living your best bathtub life? What if we told you there was a way to turn a simple soak into something extraordinary?
Seize the bathtime bliss of your dreams with these DIY floral bath salts.
Blend them with Citrus CBD Oil for a splash of peppy, pick-you-up scent or Lavender for dreamy, hypnotic vibes, so you can lie back, breathe deep, and soak in the moment. Carpe diem, baby.How to make DIY floral bath saltsStart with your salts. We used Epsom salt (the fragrance-free, no-frills version for a blank canvas) and all-natural rock salt. But you could amp up the aroma with a scented salt instead or sub in coarse sea salt and baking soda. Visit your local supermarket or craft store to find bath salts for just a few dollars.
Each bath salt recipe makes approximately 2¼ cups—enough for two baths or a jar for you and a jar to gift to a friend who really needs to calm the F…loral down.
Citrus CBD Oil bath salt
You know what’s super satisfying? Slipping your tired muscles into a steamy tub infused with CBD and essential oils. It’s basically aromatherapy bath heaven.We used Citrus CBD Oil for its sunshiny scent and its skin-softening coconut oil. While you can add any essential oils you want, Citrus Fresh™ gives this homemade bath salt a bright, clean aroma. Are the calendula petals we included totally necessary? No, but let’s be honest—they look freaking fantastic. I mean, just imagine the Instagram potential of these babies floating in the tub.
Directions: 1. Combine rock salt and Epsom salt in a bowl and stir until blended. 2. Add calendula petals, CBD, and essential oils. 3. Stir until everything is incorporated. 4. Divide into mason jars (or any old glass containers) and store for up to 2–3 months in a cool, dry place.Lavender bath salt
Who says getting clean has to feel like a chore? Make bathtime a revitalizing ritual with this lovely Lavender and salt blend. Sink into a tub of sweet-scented florals and you’ll slip away to far-off places—perhaps a lavender field in France or a luxurious spa.Don’t have sprigs of lavender on hand? You can get the same aroma with only Lavender essential oil. You can also scent your bath with rose petals, rosemary, mint leaves—whatever flowers and herbs you like. The garden’s the limit!
Directions: 1. Combine rock salt and Epsom salt in a bowl and stir until blended. 2. Add dried lavender buds and essential oils. 3. Stir until everything is incorporated. 4. Divide into mason jars (or any old glass containers) and store for up to 2–3 months in a cool, dry place.
Tip: This is a great opportunity to create the fragrance of your bath salt dreams. Add 2–3 of your favorite essential oils for a spa-like blend.How to use DIY floral bath saltsFill your tub with warm water (or piping hot—you do you, boo). While the tub is filling, pour the bath salts into the tub directly under the faucet. This gives them a chance to disperse through the tub. Then sink deep, inhale, and emerge feeling brand new.
Ever wonder what that funky smell is coming from your kitchen sink? We’re not exactly sure what it is either, but we do have the solution—DIY garbage disposal fresheners!
This easy DIY takes less than an hour, including cleanup! It’s all natural and completely safe for the environment, and the fresheners will make your disposal smell as fresh and clean as a meadow of daisies!
Supplies:
1 cup baking soda
¾ cup liquid Castile soap
½ cup salt
30 drops essential oil
¼ cup water
Measuring spoon (we used a tablespoon)
Yield: approx. thirty 1-inch fresheners
Directions:
1. Combine baking soda and salt in a bowl.
2. Add Castile soap and essential oils. See our scent ideas below!
3. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches the texture of wet sand.
YL tip: If you add too much water, the mixture won’t pack together or dry properly. Add more baking soda and salt to get the texture of wet sand.
4. Pack the mixture into the measuring spoon.
YL tip: To get your freshener out of the measuring spoon, tap the spoon lightly on the counteruntil the contents slide out. Be careful! The mixture hasn’t dried yet, so it might be fragile.
5. Let the fresheners dry for about 24 hours.
6. Store in a sealed glass jar, and keep dry.
To use:
Put 1-3 fresheners in your garbage disposal. Turn the faucet on a steady cold stream, and run the disposal for up to one minute.
Four tips for keeping your garbage disposal fresh:
Run it often, even when there’s nothing in it, to keep all its parts moving.
Always use cold water—hot water can melt grease, which causes clogs.
Avoid putting certain things down there, like grease, bones, large fruit pits, and foods that expand when wet, like rice or pasta.
Grind small pieces of food thoroughly by running the disposal for longer than you think—a few seconds doesn’t cut it.
The new year sparks a surge in setting and achieving goals! Maybe you’ve got your sights set on climbing a mountain, finishing a scrapbook from cover to cover, or building a successful business. But when February rolls around, does your New Year’s energy dim ever so slightly? Ignite your motivation each month with a fresh diffuser blend to keep your goals on track!
Positive surroundings pave the way for a fruitful year! Send a fresh, bright, clean scent wherever you are with this blooming blend. It features Lime, Purification®, Spearmint, and Lemongrass.
April diffuser blend
Spring cleaning has arrived! Declutter the negativity for easy breathing and laser focus. Put the finishing touches on your space by clearing the air with soothing, inspiring scents like the lovely Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint essential oil blend.
May diffuser blend
Just like the flowers are in full bloom, so are your goals. Diffuse a spicy, fresh blend of Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Frankincense, and Patchouli essential oils for notes of inspiration and upward growth.
June diffuser blend
While you’re soaking in free vitamin D, treat your senses with fresh, floral, sweet notes. Match the sunny weather and positive attitude with this happy aroma, thanks to Lemon, Rosemary, Neroli, and Grapefruit essential oils.
July diffuser blend
Electric evenings filled with barbecues, fireworks, and lawn gatherings? Must be July! Ignite those nostalgic summer nights by diffusing a warm, sweet blend of Citrus Fresh™, Vetiver, Black Pepper, and Cedarwood. Who knows—it may reignite your goal-getting spirit.
August diffuser blend
Before fall arrives, enjoy nature with fun in the sun! Go for a hike, plan a picnic at the park, or camp under the starry night sky. Keep the outdoor vibes flowing with an invigorating blend of Citronella, Pine, Blue Cypress, and Wintergreen essential oils.
September diffuser blend
Appreciate all you’ve accomplished, but then focus on that final push to achieve your goals. Bring on that back-to-school energy with inspiring scents of Peppermint, Frankincense, and Cardamom essential oils.
October diffuser blend
Welcome the brisk breeze and layered attire with a warm, cozy blend, featuring the star players in your oil arsenal: Northern Lights Black Spruce, Clove, and Marjoram. Keep your diffuser running throughout the month to support you as you go for your goals.
November diffuser blend
’Tis the season to give thanks! Maybe someone helped shape you into your amazing self. Diffuse this sweet treat of Roman Chamomile, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark, and Stress Away™ as a reminder to show appreciation to yourself and others you invite into your surroundings.
December diffuser blend
Jingle bell rock your way to the end of a successful year with a seasonal scent! Diffuse a festive blend of Christmas Spirit™, Cypress, Pine, and Wintergreen in celebration of your success and the start of a new year of goals!
Keeping simple habits such as diffusing each day can propel you to achieve bigger goals. Infuse your life with nature’s favorites scents in your quest to success!
Thieves® Household Cleaner. You know it, you use it, and you love it. If you don’t love it yet, you will after your cleaning is transformed by its strength and versatility.
This powerful, ultra-concentrated, plant-based solution is a helpful and naturally derived chore companion—helping you clean everything from wood floors to shower doors. And the best part? It doesn’t have any of the harsh chemicals you’ve removed from your lifestyle. That’s right, you don’t have to worry about what’s in Thieves Household Cleaner. It’s perfect to use around everyone in your whole family.
Tips for using Thieves Household Cleaner
Thieves Household Cleaner is safe to use at a 15:1 dilution or higher for most non-porous surfaces. One capful of Thieves Household Cleaner is equal to approximately ½ tablespoon, so ½ cup of water mixed with one capful of cleaner yields a 15:1 dilution.
Most cleaning applications use 30 parts water to 1 part Thieves Household Cleaner—more concentrated dilutions may be necessary for some uses.
For best results, mix only the amount of cleaner that you will need to use right away.
Before using Thieves Household Cleaner, do a small spot test in an inconspicuous location, especially on wood, plastic, fabric, and granite.
Do not use this product on soft plastics or vinyl.
29 DIY cleaners with Thieves Household Cleaner
We made 29 cleaners with less than one bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner! With 60-65 capfuls of the cleaner in each 14.4 fl. oz bottle, we had plenty to spare even after making each of these solutions. Keep reading to find out how to use Thieves Household Cleaner in all areas of your home!
Kitchen cleaners
1. Trash can scrub
Clean stains and deodorize!
Empty trash can and fill with water.
Pour 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner directly into the can (1 capful for a small can, 2 for a large one).
Let sit for several hours.
If needed, scrub stubborn stains with a brush.
Empty can and wipe dry.
For an ongoing fresh scent, place a few drops of Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil on a cotton ball and put it in the bottom of the trash can before replacing the liner.
1. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly. 2. In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6. 3. Pour liquids into a large bowl and whisk together until combined. 4. Use mixture to fill ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If mixture expands and spills over mold, gently replace into the mold. 5. Let sit overnight to dry in room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar. 6. When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let tablet sit in bowl, bottle, or sink for 20-30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
So you’re a gardener…or maybe a startup gardener! Wherever you land, there are some basic things that seem to apply to everyone during the stages of their gardening journey.
Things like weeds, pests, and bad harvests show up in every garden, every year. But this class is going to be your ticket to tackling even the hardest of seasons. You’ll have tricks up your sleeve that will help you succeed from the day the seed goes in the ground ‘til the day you harvest it.
Using essential oils in the gardening process helps us garden in a way that results in fruits and veggies that have been lovingly cared for in the most organic way. You can even achieve that affordably, sustainably, and without the use of harsh chemicals, friend!
What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are the chemical compounds that make up the lifeblood of a plant. They’ve even been referred to as the ‘immune system’ of the plant.
We are able to use them through the process of distillation after harvesting. The part of the plant with the beneficial chemicals (stems, leaves, bark, etc.) is harvested and sent through a very meticulous distillation process. Every plant needs a very specific distillation time and Young Living has 25 years of experience in that art.
After the plant is distilled a concentrated oil is the result. It is potent and loaded with uncountable benefits for your overall health and wellness. It is bottled, shipped to you, and then can be used topically, aromatically, or internally*!
The beneficial chemicals in the oils can be absorbed by your body (and the plants in your garden) to maintain optimal overall health and wellness. Because they are so concentrated, one little drop goes a loooong way! Wait until we get into the canning section of class – your mind will be blown!
*Young Living has an entire line of oils dedicated to ingestion called the Vitality line.
Seed to Seal
This is hugely important. Why? The FDA has almost no regulations and safety measures on the essential oil industry. The oils found in drug and big box stores, online, and even from other oil companies have been tested to find harsh synthetic fillers and chemicals. A cheap perfume grade oil is distilled at high pressure and high temps and usually with chemical solvents. This yields an adulterated oil that can still be labeled “100% pure”… which, in my opinion, is a scary thing!
Young Living decided to rise above that and create their own strict guidelines to ensure purity. It is called the Seed to Seal Quality Commitment. They abide by very strict guidelines to fulfill their promise in sending only the best products to your home.
plant material that is grown on corporately- owned farms or carefully vetted partner farms (that you CAN visit!)
sustainable farming and sourcing practices, providing the purest oil
great care taken to preserve and protect natural resources
hand-weeded fields and ZERO use of pesticides
oils that retain all their natural constituents and therapeutic properties
use of food-grade distillers with state-of-the-art design and distillation methods
low pressure and low temperature distillation, without the use of solvents or synthetic chemicals
rigorous testing on each batch by internal labs and third-party facilities
oils that are carefully reviewed through every step of production in order to meet or exceed industry safety and purity standards (beyond organic!)
And the best part… if the oils do not meet these high standards they are rejected and will not be bottled as a Young Living product. Now you can sleep tonight knowing you are getting the absolute best.
Check out more info on their Seed to Seal promise HERE.
Ready to Tackle the Outdoors
It’s no secret that bugs can totally ruin your garden plans. From eating your plants to taking a bite out of you, they can really dampen any gardening dreams!
You could use insecticides or sprays made from harsh chemicals, but certainly at a cost to you and the environment. They can lead to bioaccumulation of toxins in your body (and even in your plants) that are linked to chronic illness and disease! Yikes.
Fortunately, Young Living recently released an Insect Repellent that has been tested to repel mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas using 100% naturally derived, plant-based ingredients. Pure sesame oil and a carefully selected blend of essential oils traditionally used for their bug-repellent properties come together to make up all 99% of the active ingredients in this formula. The other 1%? Vitamin E. That means you can use it on your little ones and not worry about the synthetic chemicals used in many traditional repellents. You’ll also love the pleasant, citrusy aroma and smooth, non-sticky application.
If you’re more of a DIY kind of person, try this easy Outdoor Spray recipe! It can be used on you OR your plants! #HowConvenient
Pets & Your Garden
Now, what about the pets we love and adore but can’t seem to keep out of our gardens? As much as we love them, let’s face it, they can get into the garden and cause quite a mess.
A simple and safe way to encourage them to stay away is by using scents. Dogs dislike the smell of Black Pepper and cats dislike the smell of Rosemary. Therefore, they’ll choose to stay away from areas with that scent. And if you didn’t know already, those essential oils exist! Perfect!
Unwanted & Unpleasant Growth
You can waste SO many hours on weeds. Summer is short enough, let’s not spend unnecessary time dealing with weed overgrowth! If you’re trying to get rid of unwanted plant growth that doesn’t involve harmful chemicals (linked to so many neurological, hormone, and overall health imbalances) just know there are some safe alternatives. Weeds HATE Cinnamon so try your hand at this easy DIY.
‘Wither the Unwanteds’ Spray
Add 25-50 drops of Cinnamon Bark in a 4 oz. glass spray bottle. Top it off with distilled water. Shake and spray at offenders. Douse roots and leaves as needed.
Sometimes ‘unwanted friends’ begin to grow on our beloved plants. That can cause poor growth, bad harvests, or even plant death. They can block the pores of the plant responsible for breathing and eventually choke out the plant completely. They can also steal vital nutrients from the plants which significantly decreases the amount of your harvest! We don’t want that!
‘Plant Love’ Spray
Add 10 drops each of Tea Tree, Peppermint, and Citronella to a 4 oz. glass spray bottle. Top off with distilled water. Shake and spray along affected parts of the plant during your gardening chores!
Companion Plants
If you’ve been around the garden scene a while you’ve heard of companion planting. And if you haven’t heard, let me enlighten you! Some plants play well together; others do not. This is because every plant has certain nutrients that it uses from the soil for growth and fruit production. Also, plants excrete certain byproducts back into the soil that can either help or hinder your harvest!
If you grow two types of plants next to each other that both rely strongly on nitrogen for growth, they will compete and overuse the nitrogen in the soil and starve each other out! Corn and tomatoes are an example of plants that don’t play nice.
Conversely, if you plant two types of plants next to each other that eat different nutrients they will work together to promote each other’s growth. A good example of this is tomatoes and carrots. They work together in the soil. Therefore, plant them next to each other and it will result in a more bountiful harvest.
So what does this have to do with essential oils? Well, essential oils are made from plants so consider using oils in place of your companion plants. For example, if you are looking to plant Lavender next to Green Beans, grab your Lavender essential oil instead. Create a “Companion Spray” to use on the soil and leaves of the plant using this guide. Add 10-15 drops of the corresponding essential oil to a 4 oz. glass spray bottle. Top with distilled water; shake before each use. So easy!
Pollinator Party
Did you know that some plants self-pollinate? Fruits like peppers can stand alone and produce fruit. Not every plant does that. Lots of them need the help of cross-pollination between male and female plants! Know who helps with that?! POLLINATORS!
Bees and butterflies are some of the friendliest insects you can get into your garden! Without them you’ll have measly harvests and be disappointed that all your hard work didn’t result in the delicious produce you wanted!
Pollinators are attracted to the smell of flowers and luckily some of our wonderful essential oils are distilled from flowers… so convenient!
Create a spray using essential oils to spritz on the flowering buds of your garden to encourage pollinators to come in and get the job done!
Tending the Harvest
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… HARVEST SEASON! All your hard work and patience has paid off and you get to pluck delicious fresh food from the earth and eat to your heart’s content!
If you’re like me, sometimes I find that fresh produce goes bad before I can eat it. That’s because bacteria rests on your fruit and without the support of a plant, the fruits and veggies break down and can grow nasty spots on them.
As you can see, it’s important to always wash your fruits and veggies! It keeps you and your family from ingesting yucky things the produce may have tagging along.
Young Living has an exclusive Thieves Fruit and Veggie Soak (and a spray!) that you can use for this very reason. Soaking the food loosens the dirt and other crud and rinses it right down the drain.
You can even make your very own “produce soak’ with a sinkful of warm water and several drops of Thieves and Lemon essential oils. Super simple! Another tip I have for keeping your harvest fresher for longer is to clean your storage containers! The amazing Thieves Dish Soap contains no sulfates, dyes, formaldehyde, phosphates, or synthetic perfumes and has a delightful citrus scent. It’s one of my favs!
And has anyone ever noticed that once the fruits and veggies get in the house those pesky winged creatures magically appear?! Try out this simple diffuser recipe, using your essential oils, to keep yourself sane.
Canning Season
In order to can 30 quarts of spaghetti sauce you will need a lot of oregano… LOTS. Buying dried organic oregano adds up very fast in order to achieve the flavor you want in your recipes.
But remember when we talked about how essential oils are concentrated liquid forms of a plant?! You better believe that means they pack a big flavor punch for each drop you use! For one LARGE pot of spaghetti sauce I use 2-3 drops of Oregano Vitality essential oil as opposed to much larger amounts of dried oregano. That’s it! It goes so far and has such a rich and pure flavor. Save money AND use a high quality ingredient. #WinWin
Young Living has an entire line of Vitality oils, not just Oregano. There is a great selection of herbs and spices (and even citruses). PLUS they are all Non-GMO certified. That’s huge!
Love for the Gardener
You know we love our plants when we are willing to break our backs, scrape up our fingers, and endure biting bugs in order to give them the best chance they’ve got!
Young Living knows you’re just as important as your precious plants and has a whole host of products to help you care for yourself, too!
Muscle Love
Stiffness can be a thing of the past when you use a Deep Relief Roll-On or Panaway on sore muscles. Simply roll or drop the oil on the area that is giving you grief. Use as needed!
Skin Love
Lavender is an oil no gardener should ever be without! It may help cleanse and soothe minor skin irritations so keep it on hand. It also can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun. If you forget to apply your outdoor spray, don’t worry. This roller recipe will be just what you need!
Get the Best Deal
Young Living has several options to help you get started and snag the best deal possible. Even if you already have your own Young Living account, there are still some money-saving tricks you need to know!
Who wants to pay full price when you can get the same thing at a discount?
Information obtained here is meant for educational and informational purposes ONLY, and to motivate and empower you to make your own wellness journey based on your own research and partnership with your healthcare provider.
The statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Let’s take the stress out of holiday shopping this year! I have some ideas for you that are perfect for anyone on your list. You can either grab the ready-to-go products on your next order from Young Living and have them shipped right to your door OR take advantage of the DIY recipes and get crafty! Don’t forget that when you order through the Essential Rewards monthly box program you get bonus freebies and points back that you can exchange for MORE goodies!! No matter which option you choose you’re still giving the gift of wellness and sharing the best with the people you love!
Seed to Seal
Not all essential oils are created equally. When you shop with Young Living you are getting quality products backed by a ‘Seed to Seal’ guarantee that you won’t find anywhere else. You can expect that Young Living will provide you with only the BEST!
plant material that is grown on corporately-owned farms or carefully vetted partner farms (that you CAN visit!)
sustainable farming and sourcing practices, providing the purest oil
great care taken to preserve and protect natural resources
hand-weeded fields and ZERO use of pesticides
oils that retain all their natural constituents and therapeutic properties
use of food-grade distillers with state-of-the-art design and distillation methods
low pressure and low temperature distillation, without the use of solvents or synthetic chemicals
rigorous testing on each batch by internal labs and third-party facilities
oils that are carefully reviewed through every step of production in order to meet or exceed industry safety and purity standards (beyond organic!)
And the best part… if the oils do not meet these high standards they are rejected and will not be bottled as a Young Living product. Now that’s amazing!!
Pretty in Purple
Price Point: $ to $$$
Anyone else an #allthingslavender kind of gal? Young Living has a full array of lavender-infused products that you can mix and match to create custom gift sets for any lady on your list. Take a peek!
Lavender Shampoo/Conditioner
Lavender Shower Gel
Lavender Lotion
Lavender Bath Bombs
Lavender Lip Balm
Lavender Foaming Hand Soap
Lavender Oatmeal Bar Soap
LavaDerm Cooling Mist
Go all out and grab them all for someone OR grab a few and divide them up into multiple gift sets! I’ve got a spa-themed gift idea I think you’ll love…
Order a bottle of Lavender Lotion, a pack of Lavender Bath Bombs, and four Lavender Lip Balms ($63 wholesale).
Order a set of these 2 oz. containers HERE ($1.17 each).
Head to your nearest dollar store and grab four cute gift bags.
Add one 2 oz. bottle of lotion, one bath bomb, and one lip balm.
For right around $20 each, you just created a spa-themed gift set any woman would love! Feeling like you want to get creative and add a little more lavender to the mix? Whip up a batch of DIY Lavender Bath Melts to include with each set.
Merry & Bright
Price Point: $$$
Brighten up someone’s holidays this year by getting them ready for the next season with Mineral Sunscreen, LavaDerm After-Sun Spray, and Coconut Lime Body Butter! These are already made for you and easy to grab!
If you didn’t already know, traditional sunscreen can have some pretty harmful ingredients inside. Sunscreen may not be a common holiday gift, but trust me, your recipient will thank you when they realize how valuable of a gift this really is. You’re giving the gift of wellness! If you’re feeling crafty try your hand at some DIY Whipped Body Butter. It smells incredible!
Smile Pretty
Price Point: $ to $$
“All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth…” so we gotta keep them nice, right?! Who doesn’t want a healthier, whiter smile? Give the gift of Thieves!
All of Young Living’s toothpaste is fluoride-free, made without harsh chemicals or synthetics, and gentle on enamel. Grab your favorite tube and pair it with Thieves mouthwash and dental floss. Hop on Amazon and grab some cool bamboo toothbrushes and kick your gift up a notch!
By ordering a 5-pack of 2 oz. tubes of Arombright and grabbing some small plastic containers to split up the mouthwash, you can whip up several gift bundles at a great price! Take a look…
2 oz. Thieves Aromabright – $5.75
2 oz. Thieves Mouthwash – $2.58 (combine 1 oz. mouthwash with 1 oz. distilled water; price includes cost of plastic container)
Thieves Dental Floss – $3.00 (when purchased as a 3-pk)
Add in a toothbrush and you are still under $15! What a practical gift or stocking stuffer! Want to add a little more? Make a DIY Throat Spray using the leftover mouthwash OR just use your Thieves and Lemon essential oils.
The Gift of Self-Care
Price Point: $ to $$$
I am loving the fact that I can grab full-size products and gift them as is OR divvy them up to create multiple gifts, aren’t you? #smartshopper
These oil-infused goodies would make the perfect self-care gift – because we all know how hard it is to make yourself a priority! Give them everything they need from head to toe!
Satin Mint Face Scrub
LavaMint Softening Foot Scrub
Lavender Mint Shampoo and Conditioner
Lavender Lip Balm
Want to divvy these up? You can! Young Living shampoo and conditioner is extra thick and concentrated so many people dilute it 50/50 with water. Even diluted it still works great for cleansing and conditioning.
Grab those 2 oz. containers we talked about earlier and add 1 oz. of shampoo/conditioner to each and fill the rest with water. By doing it this way, you can get EIGHT gift-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner out of one, making them only $3.70 each! And that includes the cost of the 2 oz. container!
Grab these ½ oz. jars for just $0.29 each and include a sample of both the Satin Mint Face Scrub and LavaMint Softening Foot Scrub. It may seem like a small amount but a little goes a long way! Package all this and a lip balm in one of these mesh organizers and you’ve got adorable little gift sets perfect for anyone on your list… all for under $25!
Feeling up for another homemade recipe? You could also include an amazing DIY Hand Scrub for silky smooth hands all year round.
Cozy Up
Price Point: $ to $$$$
This gift set would be perfect for any bookworm, homebody, tea- lover, teacher, or neighbor on your list!
Pair one (or more) of these with a cute mug or a warm fleece blanket:
Slique Tea
Cinnamon Bark Vitality
Lemon Vitality
Diffuser & Thieves
To keep it super cost effective, grab an affordable mug from your nearest dollar store, fill it with some colorful paper shred and tuck in two Slique tea bags ($1.62) and a bottle of Lemon Vitality ($6.25). That’s less than $10! #teachergift
Throw in a little jar of oil-infused honey and they will love you forever! Place ¼ cup of honey in a jar and add 5-8 drops of Cinnamon Bark Vitality, Lemon Vitality, or Thieves Vitality for flavoring. This goes so well with a hot cup of Slique tea!
Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about the men in your life. I have a special gift set just for them. Shutran is the PERFECT blend of ten different essential oils specifically designed for men to boost feelings of masculinity and self-confidence. This blend is also found in Young Living’s entire line of Shutran products, giving the men in your life everything they need to stay fresh and clean from head to toe. Simply choose the ones that fit into your budget and you’re good to go!
Shutran Essential Oil
Shutran Bar Soap
Shutran 3-in-1 Men’s Wash
Shutran Beard Oil
Shutran Shave Cream
Shutran Aftershave Lotion
Once again, you could easily divide up the full-size products into sample sizes to create multiple gift sets or add in a DIY option to stretch those dollars!
Ageless Beauty
Price Point: $ to $$$
Your mom, daughter, sister, or grandma (any lady!) will love Young Living’s line of Orange Blossom products! It will keep their skin healthy and glowing! Pick one or all of them for a great gift bundle!
Charcoal Bar Soap (with Orange Blossom)
Orange Blossom Facial Wash
Orange Blossom Moisturizer
Feeling a little more DIY with this one? Try making an incredible Overnight Face Serum.
Our Furry Friends
Price Point: $ to $$$
We can’t forget about those fur babies! I love that Young Living hasn’t forgotten about them either. Our animals are just as susceptible to all the harmful toxins in our everyday products as we are. Thankfully there is a safer alternative for them! Young Living has an entire Animal Scents collection of pre-diluted essential oils you can use directly on your pets, along with shampoo, ointment and pet chews. This is the perfect collection to gift to your own pets or even your friends’ pets. Take some samples to your local veterinarian’s office; I’m sure they would love it!. #brilliant
Again, grab full products for each recipient OR divide them up and make multiple gift bundles for under $20 each! Let’s do a little math and break this one down…
Animal Scents Shampoo – $16.25/8 oz. bottle = $2.03 per ounce
Animal Scents Ointment – $24.75/6.3 oz. container = $3.93 per ounce
Animal Scents Pet Chews – $20.25/10 ct = $2.03 per chew
Animal Scents T-Away – $16.75/15 ml bottle = .05 per drop
Animal Scents ParaGize – $11.00/15 ml bottle = .04 per drop
Need container ideas? Try these:
Shampoo, 2 oz. bottles (could send pure shampoo or diluted 50/50 with water)
Oils, 2 ml bottles (you could give anywhere from 10-25 drops of oil)
Wrap each pet chew in it’s own food-safe cellophane bag or add a DIY element and make your own Sweet Potato Puppy Muffins using the recipe from prouddogmom.com.
Fresh from the Kitchen
Price Point: $ to $$$$
Know anyone that loves to cook or bake? How about someone that loves to eat? This is the perfect gift AND it’s easy on the budget too! Once again, head to your nearest dollar store and grab a mixing bowl, some spoons and spatulas, maybe add in an oven mitt or apron and your favorite cookbook. Pair that with some Young Living Vitality oils and BAM! You have a deliciously, affordable gift set.
There are over 45 oils to pick from in the Vitality line and many at varying price points – you can grab Lime Vitality for as little as $5.75 wholesale! You can decide which ones will work for you but here are some member favorites…
Lemon Vitality
Basil Vitality
Rosemary Vitality
Orange Vitality
Peppermint Vitality
Lavender Vitality
Cinnamon Bark Vitality
If you want Young Living to do the work for you just grab the Vitality Culinary Kit. It includes six of the most popular Vitality oils as well as a high-quality stainless steel mixing bowl with a silicone lid, four stainless steel and silicone utensils (whisk, spatula, scraper, and serving spoon), the Vitality Culinary Cookbook, and a bamboo oil rack. #easy
If you’re in the mood to whip up a DIY then grab a couple mugs, some marshmallows, some Vitality oils, and attach the recipe for Holiday Hot Cocoa.
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AROMATICALLY: Put 6-8 drops of an oil or a combo of oils in your diffuser. The diffuser will send the oil into the air and fill the room with your essential oils.
TOPICALLY: Apply essential oils to your skin.
Diluting first is recommended. A conservative dilution would one drop of essential oil with 10-15 drops of coconut, grape seed, or almond oil and then apply it to your skin.
Citrus oils like Lemon are photosensitive. Please avoid sun exposure for 12 hours after application to areas where you have applied citrus oils topically.
Avoid putting essentials oils in the eyes or ears directly.
INTERNALLY: Young Living oils are pure and are labeled as Generally Regarded as Safe by the Food and Drug Administration. Because of their purity, some men like to ingest their oils to avoid “smelling” like an oil, or to support their body from the inside out.
immune-boosting tea
RECIPE
A full mug of warm water
1 tsp honey
1 drop Thieves Vitality
1 drop Lemon Vitality
1 drop Peppermint Vitality
Stir the vitality oils with the raw honey and drink.
Thieves Vitality supports your immune system. Lemon Vitality supports your body’s natural detox process and supports your digestive, respiratory, and immune systems. Peppermint Vitality supports a healthy digestive system. This combo is a sure way to stay above the wellness line!!
cinnamon-scented pine cones
“Incoming smells are first processed by the olfactory bulb, which starts inside the nose and runs along the bottom of the brain. The olfactory bulb has direct connections to two brain areas that are strongly implicated in emotion and memory: the amygdala and hippocampus. Interestingly, visual, auditory (sound), and tactile (touch) information do not pass through these brain areas. This may be why olfaction, more than any other sense, is so successful at triggering emotions and memories.
The holiday season can likely bring back some really wonderful memories. Cinnamon is a popular scent during the season. If you have had cinnamon around during past holidays and have had great experiences, then when you smell cinnamon, you will likely be brought back to those good memories. You can, of course, sub out any essential oil for the cinnamon. Pick a scent that brings you back to a warm, cozy, happy place.
RECIPE
1. Soak pine cones for about an hour to get rid of critters if you got them from outside.
2. Lay the cones out on a foil-lined baking sheet and pop them in a 200º oven for about 30 minutes. This helps the cones open up.
3. Once they have cooled, place them in a ziplock bag. Sprinkle about 30 drops of Cinnamon Bark essential oil on the cones in the bag. Cinnamon bark/Clove is also a great combo.
4. Let them sit in the bag for 1-2 weeks. Place in your favorite holiday bowl and enjoy the amazing holiday scent!
cinnamon citrus cider
Young Living’s vitality line is perfect to flavor drinks, especially the citrus oils. Citrus oils are cold pressed from the rind. This means the essential oil lacks the citric acid that the pulp juice contains. Citric acid can be hard on your enamel and tummy; it also has a tart flavor. Keep this in mind when you are using citrus vitality oils. The essential oil will give a slightly sweeter flavor like the zest of a lemon.
RECIPE
1 gallon apple cider
10 drops Lemon Vitality
10 drops Orange Vitality
3- 5 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality (Test with each drop to see how strong you want it)
4 cinnamon sticks
Add it all to a crock pot or a pot on the stove for a cozy evening drink. Avoid styrofoam cups.
holiday room spray
Replace synthetic and harmful air fresheners with homemade, natural, safe, and effective room sprays. Things like air fresheners are filled with fragrance to make them smell good and cover up odors. The problem with “fragrance” is it can be a lot of chemicals mixed together to create a scent like “White Willow” or “Spring Breeze.” According to the EWG, fragrance is rated as of “Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, biodegradation.” The non-flammable propellant found in air fresheners presents “Moderate Concern for respiratory effects.” The good news is that you can make your own room spray for a fraction of the cost, without harmful ingredient! In fact, it contains ingredients beneficial to your wellbeing!
ROOM SPRAY BASE
8 oz water
2 oz witch hazel
Oils of your choice – see suggestions below
Cozy By The Fire
20 drops Orange
15 drops Cinnamon
10 drops Clove
Candy Cane scent
30 drops Peppermint
20 drops Wintergreen
Sweet Mint Scent
30 drops Peppermint
20 drops Spearmint
Gingerbread
20 Ginger
15 Clove
10 Nutmeg
10 Cinnamon
Spiced Cider
20 Cinnamon
15 Orange
10 Ginger
Christmas Tree
30 Northern Lights Black Spruce
10 Pine
10 Idaho Blue Spruce
bath salts
BENEFITS OF TAKING A BATH
1. LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
The warm water of a bath can slightly raise your heart rate, increasing oxygenation and circulation. It can also lower your blood pressure for those without prior heart disease.
2. REDUCES PAIN AND INFLAMMATION IN JOINTS
Bathing loosens and relaxes the muscles, soothing aches and pains without any adverse effects.
3. DECREASE STRESS AND IMPROVE SLEEP
A bath before bed can reduce the level of stress and anxiety in the body and improve your mood. This increased relaxed state can calm your nervous system and improve sleep.
4. REDUCE SUGAR LEVELS
Reduce sugar levels from extra holiday desserts. A recent independent study has shown that bathing may reduce sugar levels in the blood, which could help people who suffer from diabetes to manage their weight better.
5. IMPROVES IMMUNITY
Taking a hot bath can kill bacteria and improve immunity. It can also promote slower deeper breaths, increasing oxygenation and improving circulation
6. CLEANSING AND MOISTURIZING
Hot water opens our pores and causes us to sweat, which is the body’s natural way of cleansing itself. Bathing with Himalayan bath salts stimulates circulation, hydrates the skin, increases moisture retention, promotes cellular regeneration, detoxifies the skin, and helps heal dry, scaling, irritated skin.
ADD SOME AROMATHERAPY TO YOUR LIFE AND YOU WILL BE A WHOLE NEW PERSON!
Aromatherapy is using the scents of oils for your wellbeing. As you learned earlier, essential oils have the ability to pass through the olfactory bulb and head right into the brain where your memories are held. They can help calm occasional stressors AND release memories and emotions, bringing you into a calmer state. This is both needed and wanted more than ever during the holiday season.
TRY THESE OIL COMBOS
4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce & 4 drops Frankincense
HOLIDAY TIP: Put bath salts and essential oils in a cute clear ornament for a simple yet practical gift.
hot toddy
RECIPE:
1 drop Lemon Vitality
1 tablespoon mild honey
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 oz (2 tablespoons) bourbon
1/4 cup hot water
Black tea bag (optional)
Add one drop Lemon Vitality essential oil to honey and stir. Mix in lemon juice and bourbon. Top off with hot water. ENJOY!
dryer ball snowman
This is the perfect gift for anyone! Who doesn’t do laundry!? Plus, it is such a cute way to provide a safe and effective way to soften and freshen clothes. Fabric softeners and dryer sheets contain chemicals like benzyl acetate (linked to pancreatic cancer), benzyl alcohol (an upper respiratory tract irritant), and other chemicals that are known carcinogens, and neurotoxic. These products are intended to get trapped in your clothes, which means they rub on your skin constantly, seep into your pores, and get into your body. These toxic chemicals can cause all kind of health problems. It’s time to cut out those dryer sheets and fabric softeners and make the easy switch to dryer balls. Gifting them is a great way to share health with your friends!!
Write a little note and let them know, “This little snowman will replace the need for dryer sheets. Mr. Snowman eliminates toxic chemicals hiding in your dryer sheets. Toss him in the dryer with your clothes. When the laundry is dry, pull the wool balls out, apply 3-5 drops of oil to the wool balls, toss them back in and tumble for 5 minutes for soft fresh scented clothes.” Include a bottle of any essential oil you wish.
LAUNDRY FAVORITES
Purification
Lavender
Citrus Fresh
Thieves
Tea Tree
Eucalyptus Radiata
peppermint hot chocolate & peppermint chocolate bark
PEPPERMINT HOT COCOA
Choose your favorite hot cocoa recipe (or package), add one drop of Peppermint Vitality, and enjoy! That’s it!
PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE BARK
Use a double boiler to melt your favorite chocolate (ex: Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips). Add 5 drops of Peppermint Vitality to one bag of melted chocolate. Spread it out on parchment paper and put it in the freezer to harden back up. Once hard, break it up into pieces and serve as an after-dinner treat.
pumpkin apple butter
PUMPKIN APPLE BUTTER
1 15 oz can 100% pumpkin puree
1 ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅔ cup maple syrup
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick
1-inch pieces ginger, freshly grated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
1 drop Lemon Vitality
1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
Bring Pumpkin puree, applesauce, maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and grated ginger to a simmer in a large, wide saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter is thick, about 45 minutes. Add vanilla extract and essential oils. Simmer for 10 minutes until butter is a spreadable consistency. Pour into clear jars, cover, and refrigerate.
holiday roller recipes
Change in the seasons, occasional stress, and increased interaction with others can often challenge your body. Make up some of your own blends for quick and easy application of your favorite oils! Use a 5-10 ml bottle, add essential oils, fill with a carrier oil of choice, add roller top, a label, and you’re done!
BE WELL – use this to stay above the wellness line!
10 drops Thieves
10 drops Frankincense
5 drops Immupower
JOYFUL – use this to lift your spirits and find joy this season!
20 drops Joy
CHILL PILL – apply it to wrists and behind ears as often as needed!
10 drops Vetiver
10 drops Valor
10 drops Stress Away
10 drops Lavender
ENERGY -for days when you need that extra pick me up!
15 drops En-R-Gee blend
10 drops Peppermint
10 drops Lemon OR Grapefruit
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Prep Your Pine Cones The only downside to collecting pine cones from outside is they’re likely to have dirt, sap, or even small bugs on them. But don’t let that deter you. It’s easy to clean them. Simply give the pine cones a good rinse in the sink. You can use Thieves dish soap or just water. The scent from the store bought dish soap will linger (and possibly interfere with the oils) so I don’t recommend using anything other than Thieves.
Then, place the pine cones on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Bake them at a low heat (roughly 200 degrees Fahrenheit) for about an hour. Baking works to preserve the pine cones, opens them up and gets rid of any creepy crawlers. Keep an eye on them throughout the entire baking process to be sure they do not burn. While it is unlikely that they will burn, it is important to take them out immediately if it looks like they are. Finally, remove them from the oven, and wait for them to cool before proceeding to the next step.
Apply essential oil(s) to scent your pine cones, choose any essential oils that you like. While many people prefer to use Christmas Spirit or cinnamon because it’s associated with the fall and winter months, other good options include Citrus Fresh, vanilla, peppermint, and even pine essential oils (Scared Mountain or Winter Lights). You can apply just one type of oil, or you can mix and match. For instance, cinnamon and vanilla blend together to form a pleasant, warming aroma. Place the pine cones in a gallon-size zip-top bag, and pour at least 10 drops of essential oil right inside. You can always add more drops if you feel the scent isn’t strong enough. Seal and shake the bag to spread the essential oil on the pine cones, and then leave them in the bag for a week. Finally, remove them from the bag, and make sure they’re dry before using them to decorate. You also can use a spray bottle for a quicker and more uniform application of the essential oil. Fill the bottle with a few ounces of water and about 10 drops of essential oil to start. (You always can add more.) Then, spray the pine cones, and place them inside the gallon-size zip-top bag. With this method, they only need to remain in the bag for about a day because they’ve taken a more direct hit of essential oil thanks to the spray bottle. Finally, remove the pine cones from the bag, and let them dry completely before placing around your home.
Repeat as Needed Once the pine cones are out on display for a few weeks, they’ll start to lose their fragrance. You can continue to add essential oil as needed to refresh the scent. You don’t have to use the same scents that you previously used on the pine cones, as long as the previous scents aren’t detectable to the point that they clash with the new scents.
Ever wonder what that funky smell is coming from your kitchen sink? We’re not exactly sure what it is either, but we do have the solution—DIY garbage disposal fresheners!
This easy DIY takes less than an hour, including cleanup! It’s all natural and completely safe for the environment, and the fresheners will make your disposal smell as fresh and clean as a meadow of daisies!
2. Add Castile soap and essential oils. See our scent ideas below!
3. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches the texture of wet sand.
YL tip: If you add too much water, the mixture won’t pack together or dry properly. Add more baking soda and salt to get the texture of wet sand.
4. Pack the mixture into the measuring spoon.
YL tip: To get your freshener out of the measuring spoon, tap the spoon lightly on the counter until the contents slide out. Be careful! The mixture hasn’t dried yet, so it might be fragile.
5. Let the fresheners dry for about 24 hours.
6. Store in a sealed glass jar, and keep dry.
To use:
Put 1-3 fresheners in your garbage disposal. Turn the faucet on a steady cold stream, and run the disposal for up to one minute.
Four tips for keeping your garbage disposal fresh:
Run it often, even when there’s nothing in it, to keep all its parts moving.
Always use cold water—hot water can melt grease, which causes clogs.
Avoid putting certain things down there, like grease, bones, large fruit pits, and foods that expand when wet, like rice or pasta.
Grind small pieces of food thoroughly by running the disposal for longer than you think—a few seconds doesn’t cut it.
Lavender bath salt
Freedom Pines Farm 