Summer is Michigan is usually pretty mild and enjoyable. This year, it was just too stupid hot to do much of anything! OK, maybe I’m just being melodramatic and wimpy. Before I start dreaming too much about… More
Top 25 uses for Thieves essential oil blend
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Gary Young’s proprietary formulation of Thieves – one of Young Living’s most iconic and versatile oils!
The Thieves blend was inspired by the legend of four 15th-century French thieves who used special aromatic combination while robbing the dead and dying.
Thieves oil can be used topically and aromatically. It can be found in many of Young Living’s popular products. And Thieves Vitality can be taken internally to support a healthy immune system. Overall, it’s a powerhouse of goodness!
Check out Young Living’s top 25 ways to use Thieves. Such a great variety of ways to incorporate this versatile oil!
How do you use Thieves?
Essential Oils 101: Seven Everyday Recipes
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of getting your Young Living Premium Starter Kit, opening it for the first time and gazing at the beautiful bottles found inside!
But then you might start to panic and wonder what you’re going to do with all these oils! Never fear, here are a few easy ways to make the most of your Premium Starter Kit!
ODOR ELIMINATING DIFFUSER BLEND
Now that you’ve got a beautiful new diffuser, use it to clean and freshen the air without the harmful chemicals that candles and other air freshener products have.
- 5 drops Purification oil
- 3 drops Lavender oil
- Fill diffuser with distilled water, then put in essential oils
- Breathe easy!
Recipe courtesy of Essential Oil Obsessed
LEMON WATER
Lemon water is such a great way to wake up in the morning. It doesn’t have the sour bite that lemon juice has, but all the wonderful benefits!
- Add 1 or 2 drops of Lemon Vitality to water
- Shake or stir depending on your container, but please always make sure it is made of glass (plastic and oils don’t play nice together)!
- Enjoy!
NATURAL DEODORANT
This was one of the first DIY beauty/cosmetic products I tried. It was love at first sniff! I feel so much better knowing that I’m avoid all the gross chemicals of traditional deodorants and antiperspirants. You don’t want that stuff getting into your body
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 10 drops Purification oil
- Mix ingredients using a stand mixer or by hand (you may need to melt coconut oil first, but it’s not necessary)
- Store in a glass container (I use a mason jar)
- Place mixture in the fridge for several hours to set
- Apply to arm pits with fingertips
If the mixture ever becomes too runny for you (perhaps during the hotter summer months), just put it back in the fridge for a couple hours.
Recipe courtesy of Annie’s Simple Life
FACE LOTION
This DIY lotion feels amazing on my face! Although Tea Tree is not included in the current version of the Premium Starter Kit, I add it to my lotion to support blemish fighting!
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 7 drops Lavender oil
- 7 drops Frankincense oil
- 1-3 drops of liquid Vitamin E (optional)
- Whip all ingredients together
- Store in glass container
- Place in fridge for several hours to set
Recipe courtesy of Unexpected Elegance
OILS ON THE GO! DIY CAR DIFFUSER
Everyone loves a nice smelling car! But those traditional car air fresheners are GROSS. But you can easily make a felt diffuser to use in your vehicle. No automobile is complete without a tree-shaped freshener hanging from the rear view mirror… this one is just a little less toxic
- Cut felt into any shape you’d like
- Hang on your rear view mirror and put a few drops of your favorite EO on the felt. Try Stress Away… perfect for an unexpected traffic jam or fussy kids!
- Reapply as needed. (It’s not uncommon to add more when it’s hot outside, the oils burn off faster in the heat!)
Shameless plug… Visit my Etsy shop if you want to buy one!
OUTDOOR SPRAY
Here in Michigan, bugs and outdoor critters are a pain in the butt! I’ve taken this outdoor spray camping and just on everyday outdoor excursions.
- 6 oz witch hazel
- 10 drops of Peppermint oil
- 10 drops of Thieves oil
- 5 drops of Purification oil
- Put all ingredients into an 8 oz spray bottle (glass or stainless steel)
- Shake to mix before each use
Recipe courtesy of Crystal and Co.
NIGHT TIME DIFFUSER BLEND
Night time is one of my favorite times to diffuse lavender because it’s so calming! Try this night time blend if you’ve got a snorer in the family (I have to raise my hand, I’m the one sawing logs in our house).
- 3 to 5 drops of Lavender oil
- Optional oils in your Premium Starter Kit: Stress Away, Frankincense
- Place in diffuser with water about a half hour before you go to sleep or run the diffuser when you hit the hay!
Other oils to consider adding to your night time routine: Cedarwood, Vetiver, Peace and Calming (I or II), Chamomile… the possibilities are endless!
It’s always good to keep in mind that oils affect people in different ways. For example, Lavender knocks my husband out at night, while Cedarwood is more effective for me. Try different combinations to see what works for you.
How to get these essential oils
These seven recipes don’t even begin to scratch the surface of all the ways that essential oils can be incorporated into your everyday life. With the Premium Starter Kit, you can get the biggest bang for your buck when getting started with essential oils. Young Living chose these eleven oils for a reason – because they are so versatile!
If you haven’t signed up to become a member of Young Living yet, I hope you’ll consider joining me on the journey to wellness. Click here to join. If you sign up using my member # 3869797, I will include some special goodies and resources!
Did you like these seven everyday essential oil recipes? If so, I can publish more ways to use the oils found in the Premium Starter Kit!
ESSENTIAL OIL 101 RECIPES: NATURAL Deodorant
I’m still a total newbie when it comes to essential oils and green/DIY beauty products. I purchased my Young Living Premium Starter Kit more than a month ago and I still feel a bit overwhelmed about how I’m going to do with ALL these oils.
Since some of you may be experiencing the same thing, I thought I’d share some of the easy recipes I’ve been trying with the oils in my kit.
NATURAL DEODORANT
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 10 drops Purification
- Mix ingredients (may need to melt coconut oil first, but it’s not necessary)
- Apply to arm pits with fingertips. Store in a glass container
NOTE: Natural deodorant isn’t typically an antiperspirant, like we’re used to with traditional products. You will still sweat (that’s a good thing… it’s your body’s natural way of getting toxins out of your body)! Good news – your sweat will smell lovely!
Thanks to Ann from Annie’s Simple Life for this recipe.
More essential oil 101 recipes coming soon! Do you have any suggestions?
Essential Rewards Extravaganza! July PV promos with Young Living
This morning, I was like a kid on Christmas morning! I shot out of bed and quickly logged on the Young Living website to see what this month’s promotions were. July will be my very first Essential Rewards order, so I couldn’t wait to see what the free products would be.
I’ve had my order ready since I registered for ER in late June, but I had a few other things I would add to my order if the promotions were good. Turns out, they are AWESOME!
HERE’S THE BREAKDOWN
Note: PV is a point system assigned to products roughly based on dollar value. You’ll see the PV total on each item as you add it to your order.
- 190 PV – 15-ml bottle of Lavender and two bonus 5-ml bottles of Lavender ($61.84 retail value)
- 250 PV – Lavender Bath & Shower Gel plus 15-ml bottle Lavender, two 5-ml bottles of Lavender ($86.18 retail value)
- 300 PV – 15-ml Progessence Plus Serum plus the Lavender Bath & Shower Gel, 15-ml bottle Lavender, two 5-ml bottles of Lavender ($135.52 retail value)
Click her for full details on this month’s exclusive rewards
I ❤ LAVENDER!
I consider lavender one of my gateway oils. We received it as a part of a wedding gift and first experimented with it in our diffuser to help with sleep. Hubby loves it too!
I’m so excited to see lavender as this month’s promo theme because it was going on my order ANYWAY! Now I can get it for free with two extra bottles for gifts for others. Score!
Interested in learning more about lavender’s awesome properties? Read on: Lavender Oil Benefits and 20 Ways to Use Lavender
EXTRA ESSENTIAL REWARDS BONUSES THIS MONTH
It just keeps getting better! With the July Voucher Promo offer, you can earn a $20 credit to give to a new member for his or her first Premium Starter Kit. To earn the voucher, your ER order must be at least 250 PV, which means you get some awesome goodies and the gift of sharing Young Living with a friend. I knew EXACTLY who I’m gifting my voucher to 🙂
And here’s a bonus for anyone not taking advantage of Essential Rewards. Sign up for your first ever Essential Rewards with an order of at least 100 PV and get a a free 5-ml bottle of Grapefruit Vitality™ dietary oil and a free 5-ml bottle of Tangerine. (Grapefruit is AMAZING in water!) Learn more about this promotion.
JOIN YOUNG LIVING TODAY
If you haven’t signed up to become a member of Young Living yet, I hope you’ll consider joining me on the journey to wellness. Click here to join. If you sign up using my member # 3869797, I will include some special goodies and resources!
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