Product Tips...How to Use Essential Oils from Young Living

Product Tips | How to Use Essential Oils from the Young Living Website

Lavender Essential Oil

• Soothe minor burns by applying 2–3 drops of lavender essential oil to the affected area.
  
• Rub lavender essential oil on dry or chapped skin to moisturize the affected area.
  
• Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to a cotton ball and place it in closets and drawers to scent linens and repel moths and insects.
  
• You may be able to minimize the appearance of scar tissue by massaging lavender essential oil on or around affected areas.
  
• Place a few drops of lavender essential oil on a wet cloth or dryer sheet to deodorize and freshen your laundry.
  
• Diffuse lavender essential oil to minimize seasonal discomforts.
  
• Rub a few drops of lavender essential oil onto your hand and spread over your child’s pillow to help him/her sleep.
  
• Diffuse lavender essential oil to set the mood for a baby shower or social gathering.
  
• Diffuse or inhale lavender essential oil to calm your mind, body, and spirit after a hard day’s work.
  

Lemon Essential Oil

• Use 1–2 drops of lemon essential oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots, glue or adhesive, and crayon from most surfaces.
  
• Combine 2–3 drops of lemon essential oil with water in a spray bottle to help cleanse and sanitize surfaces.
  
• Place a drop of lemon essential oil on oily skin or blemishes to help balance oil glands and minimize oil production.
  
• Soothe corns, calluses, or bunions by rubbing lemon essential oil on the affected area morning and evening.
  
• Massage lemon essential oil into cellulite to help improve circulation and eliminate waste from cells.
  
• Add lemon essential oil to your morning tea or breakfast shake for a refreshing pick-me-up.
  
• Inhale lemon essential oil or place a few drops on a cotton ball to replenish your mind, body, and spirit.
  
• Add 10–15 drops of lemon essential oil to a gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains, brighten carpet and rugs, and leave a fresh smell in the room.
  
• Add several drops of lemon essential oil to a chicken marinade for a delicious dinner.
  
• Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil on a cotton ball and put in the refrigerator to help eliminate odors.
  

PanAway® Essential Oil Blend

• Rub PanAway essential oil blend across your lower back if you feel discomfort from sitting in front of a computer.
  
• Rub PanAway essential oil blend on muscles to help alleviate stressed muscles or other physical discomforts.
  
• Rub PanAway essential oil blend on your temples to ease minor head tension.
  

Peace & Calming® Essential Oil Blend

• Massage Peace & Calming essential oil blend on the reflex points of the feet and back of the neck for a soothing and relaxing effect.
  
• Rub Peace & Calming essential oil blend on feet to release tension and promote a good night’s rest.
  
• Rub Peace & Calming essential oil blend behind overactive pets’ ears after an afternoon of playing with the kids.
  

Peppermint Essential Oil

• Add a drop of peppermint essential oil to herbal tea to help aid normal digestion.
  
• Massage several drops of peppermint essential oil on the abdomen, place a drop on wrists, or inhale to soothe the minor stomach discomfort associated with travel.
  
• Rub one drop of peppermint essential oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure.
  
• Place 2 drops of peppermint essential oil on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness.
  
• Apply peppermint essential oil to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up.
  
• Inhale peppermint essential oil, apply topically to your temples or neck, or put a drop on your tongue or in water to jump-start your morning routine.
  
• Diffuse or inhale peppermint essential oil mid-morning to curb the desire to snack.
  
• Inhale peppermint essential oil or rub a drop on to your abdomen to soothe minor stomach discomfort.
  

Purification® Essential Oil Blend

• Dilute several drops of Purification essential oil blend in a spray bottle and spray to repel insects.
  
• Apply one drop of Purification essential oil blend topically to soothe existing bug bites or scratches.
  
• Add Purification essential oil blend to your washing machine to freshen laundry.
  
• Add a couple drops of Purification essential oil blend to shoes to help neutralize odors.
  
• Add a few drops of Purification essential oil blend to a cotton ball to help eliminate stale air in the office or your child’s room.
  
• Diffuse Purification essential oil blend to dispel unpleasant odors and clear the air of impurities.
  
• Diffuse Purification essential oil blend to eliminate odors after the dog returns from playing outdoors in the rain.
  

Thieves® Essential Oil Blend

• Put a few drops of Thieves essential oil blend in a capsule and swallow with water to support your immune system.
  
• Put in a few drops of Thieves essential oil blend in your dishwater or dishwasher to thoroughly clean dishes and eliminate odor.
  
• Diffuse Thieves essential oil blend for 15–30 minutes in your home or office to help eliminate airborne bacteria.
  

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Fever...How to bring it down naturally

We all know that fever is the body's way of dealing with illness. So while it's not necessarily a bad thing and something we should avoid, there are times when it gets a bit too high and can be dangerous, especially for little ones. You can try to bring down the fever with natural essential oils instead of grabbing the Tylenol or Motrin.

Many users of essential oils have wonderful success with using peppermint to bring down a fever. Adding lavender is even better, and can bring calmness to the person suffering which can always help someone who is ill.

Here are some ways you can do it...

• Dilute it in V-6 oil or olive oil and apply to the feet. You may not need to dilute it, although with little ones especially it helps to dilute it first to see how they do with it. This seems to be the most popular method, and you can add a drop or two of lavender as stated above.
• Put 2-4 drops in a bowl of lukewarm water and sponge bath around the abdomen and neck.
• Put a drop in a cup of hot water or herbal tea and drink it. 

Peppermint is one of those essential oils that is helpful for many common ailments, such as headache, upset stomach, respiratory issues, tiredness, bad breath and even hunger. Make sure you have a bottle of peppermint oil on hand, and you might be able to avoid many other over the counter drugs.

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Our little violinists!

I have loved homeschooling even more than I thought I would. Teaching Julianna to read was just amazing to me, to think of how the Lord has created their minds with the ability to learn so many things. To see the whole process from the start is just so precious. Now, doing school with all three of them involved just adds to the fun. Thomas loves when we do his special "school time" learning his letter sounds and colors. Of course his favorite part is aggressively poking out all of the colored pencil puzzle pieces at the end. (Such a boy)

Another part of our homeschooling this year has been teaching the girls violin, which they absolutely love! We are using this cute little book as a starter book, and I have a couple more in their collection. http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Musicland-Violin-Book-1/4344426 We shoot for practicing 3 times a week for 30 minutes, and one day a week they have free time with violin while I spend time with Thomas. We recently purchased a little plastic violin that plays music for Thomas, and he is just so excited. So here is a picture of our little violinists....

They can't wait to play for family worship with Mommy!

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Thinking outside of the box...or toy chest rather

I love finding older pieces of furniture, sanding them, fixing them up and then painting them! Someone was just giving away this toy chest for free. It was older, and had an older design painted on it with some of the paint wearing off. So, I sanded it and repainted it with a flower garden. I added large polka dots to the sides and stripes to the front. A customer ended up purchasing it as a birthday gift for their niece Kendall-which I thought was a wonderful gift idea.

So I encourage you to think outside of the box. You might have an older piece of furniture that you are getting rid of. Is it possible that just a few hours or one day of refinishing and painting could turn that old piece into a piece that you absolutely love? If you would like me to do a custom piece for you, contact me, and we can think of the different ideas and possibilities.

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November Special-Enjoy the Foods You Love with Free Digestive Products!

You still have a few days to catch this monthly essential reward member special! I received mine in the mail on Saturday and I am excited to try these products. This is another great reason to become an essential reward member. Every month there are promotion specials in which if you spend a certain amount, you can receive free products! This bundle totaled up to a retail value of $100.98. This works really well on months where you want to stock up on a lot of items.

I'll be updating with the December promotion next week-I am looking forward to finding out what it is!

Enjoy the Foods You Love with Free Digestive Products!

Enjoy the Foods You Love with Free Digestive Products!

The food served during the holiday season is not just a challenge for those watching their weight—it can also cause indigestion, stomachaches, and even heartburn. Maintain your digestive balance this season with a free Essentialzymes-4™, 5-ml spearmint essential oil, and 15-ml fennel essential oil! From November 1–30, receive this valuable bundle at no cost when you order 235 PV or more—that is a retail value of $100.98!

Essentialzymes-4: Combining four naturally derived enzymes to support the proper breakdown of fats, carbohydrates, fiber, and proteins, Essentialzymes-4 is an advanced multi-spectrum complex that boosts the function of enzymes with herbs and essential oils. This synergistic, time-release formula works to support normal nutrient absorption, vibrant intestinal flora, and digestive comfort.*

Spearmint: Spearmint essential oil’s sweet, minty fragrance may help lift the spirits and support digestion, whether it is diffused, taken internally, or diluted and applied directly. Spearmint may also be useful for supporting metabolism and healthy respiratory and nervous systems, as well as releasing emotional blocks.*

Fennel: With its uplifting, anise-like aroma, fennel has been used for centuries to maintain digestive health and comfort. In many parts of the world, fennel seeds are chewed after meals to support digestion. Fennel may be inhaled, diffused, taken internally, or diluted and applied topically to the abdomen to directly support digestive comfort.*


Learn From the Essential Oil Experts

Listen to November’s audio education piece by clicking the button below.

Maximize Your Nutrient Assimilation and Utilization Naturally
By Doug Corrigan, Director of Training and Education






OFFER DETAILS:

• Limit of one free 60-dose package of Essentialzymes-4, 5-ml spearmint essential oil, and 15-ml fennel essential oil.
• Offer is valid on orders of 235 PV or more. Limit of five qualifying orders per month.
• PV minimum must be reached in a single order. Partial orders placed throughout the qualifying month cannot be combined in order to receive the promotional product(s).
• Offer is available to Young Living Independent Distributors and retail customers.
• Offer is valid on phone, Essential Rewards, and web orders only.
• Offer does not apply to Essential Rewards point redemption orders.
• PV is not earned on free product.
• Member is responsible for shipping costs associated with free product.
• Offer is valid in the U.S. and all NFR markets, except where restrictions prevent promotional product(s) from entering your country.

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Gift Idea....Name Plaques, Birth Plaques and Monogram Sets

Name plaques have been one of my most popular items with customers. They are a wonderful gift idea for many different occasions: Birthdays, Christmas, Baby Showers, New Babies, Decorating a new room, etc. Recently, a returning customer and realtor ordered a name plaque for her clients who were buying their first home. She found out the colors of their little one year old girl's room, and will give them the gift at closing. I thought this was a very clever idea. A custom name plaque is an inexpensive way to show someone you care and add that extra special touch to their room. Now, remember, these are custom items, so don't just think they are for children. I can paint the background in the colors that would accommodate your living room or kitchen and you can add your family name, a favorite Bible verse or quote. The design is totally up to you.

Here is the plaque I made for the realtor. She told me that the little girl's room was lilac and yellow, and this is what I designed.

 Here are some other examples of name plaques I have painted in the past...

Here are examples of birth certificate plaques, another popular gift idea for welcoming a new baby into the world...

 Also, Monogram Sets look beautiful above a crib or bed in a child's bedroom....

If you are interested in ordering a custom name plaque, birth certificate plaque or monogram set, visit our store.

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Introduction to my artwork... Previous murals, canvas art and more

I thought I would share the different types of artwork I have done in the past. Here are some examples for you to see.

 This client picked out a jungle themed bedding, and I painted murals to match it.

This is a canvas wall hanging that I painted.

I painted many stretched canvas growth charts like these. Clients liked these because they hang much nicer on the wall then most other hanging growth charts that bend, and it is a memoir that they can keep forever by taking out the staples and rolling it up.

I also paint sets of stretched canvas painting. The set of three looks really sweet above a crib.

Name plaques were popular as well as it was an inexpensive way to add personalization and a coordinating piece of art to a room.

I also did many rooms with different faux brick and stone. This room was a castle room for a little boy.

I painted the large oil painting above the bed to match the other oil painting that they had gotten on a vacation once. 

This was a room with scripture painted here and there on top of a faux finish. 

This large 25 ft. canvas mural was painted for an Italian Market called Caggiano's on Long Island, NY.

 This is another canvas mural painted for Caggiano's...a nice little Tuscan scene.

I also painted in an Italian restaurant called Pomodorino's on Long Island. This was above the dessert area.

This was a large great room that I faux finished. I think the ceiling was 20 ft. high...That's when I realized that I would be sticking to normal ceilings from then on. I did a lot of praying on that job!

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