Being a slacker...

I've really slacked off on posting this month. The school year ended and I have been enjoying some extra time to myself.

- I did not order any new oils to try this month, just replenished some oils that I was running low on.
- What to give a non-oily person as a gift? One of my assistants at work was interested but doesn't have the money to join herself. I gifted her full bottles of Lavender, Lemon, and Stress Away as an "end of the school year" gift, with a little printable of how to use them. She loved it!
- I am so obsessed with Cedarwood and Orange as a helper at night when I can't sleep. I really feel like I get to sleep much faster and stay asleep longer when I apply these oils. I put Cedarwood on my wrists, followed by Orange. Then I rub them in well and rub on the back of my neck and temples. One or two drops of each really does the trick!
- I can't stop cleaning with Thieves Household Cleaner. The stuff is seriously amazing!! I'm slowly using up other products and hope to be using only this and other natural cleaners in my house soon.

Happy first day of summer!!

Orange

This might be my new favorite!

I purchased this oil for two purposes. Tasty beverages and relaxation!

I've added this to my morning rotation. I've enjoyed a drop of it in my water or OJ to start the day. I'm also planning to use it in morning smoothies for its uplifting, immune boosting, and complexion benefits.

This oils is also a more relaxing oil. It is part of the Peace & Calming blend. I'm using it in conjunction with Cedarwood to help me sleep at night.

Cedarwood

Cedarwood is a really gentle and soothing smell. I love diffusing it at night to help me wind down as the crazy school year comes to a close. It is so calming and really helps me sleep well at night. I've also read that it may help with hair loss, dandruff, and as an insect repellant! So many uses!

DIY - YLEO Allergy Bomb

Allergies are the worst....

This recipe is floating all over the internet and Pinterest. I tried my hardest but couldn't find the original source.

Young Living Allergy Bomb

3 drops each - Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Copaiba

Mix these oils in an empty vegetable capsule. Top off with choice of carrier oil - I like coconut oil. I make these 10 at a time and store them in the fridge; the coconut oil solidifies and seems to prevent the capsules from dissolving. 

I find that taking this blend once daily keeps my sniffles at bay. When I am feeling under the weather, I take this blend 2-3 times per day to boost my own immunity and lessen my symptoms.  

Lavender, Peppermint, and Copaiba have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. Lemon has shown that it is may benefit the lymphatic system, as well as it's cleansing properties. 

May Essential Rewards

My May Essential Rewards order has arrived! This month, I am trying 4 new oils and replenishing 3 favorites!

New Oils
Copaiba
Orange
Citronella
Cedarwood

Replenishment
Peppermint
Thieves

Stress Away

I again purchased enough product to get the May promo! I got a 15ml Oregano and a 15ml Aroma Siez. These are part of the Raindrop technique, and while I don't know much about either of them, I do see lots of posts on Pinterest and my favorite Facebook group of people using Oregano! I can't wait to learn more about these! As with last month's order, I will update this post with links once I start using these new products!