Blending for YOU!

Have you ever thought of blending some of your oils together?  Like a blend to help you sleep better.  Just exactly what is the best way to go about blending.  Well, there is a specific science that makes blending easier.

First, let's talk about synergies!  In her book, French Aromatherapy, Jen O'Sullivan talks about the fact that blending your oils together in a glass bottle and letting them sit for 24 hours before using allows the constituents of the oils to blend properly.  This creates a blend that will work much better than throwing the oils together and using right away.  This is true for blends that you want to put into your diffuser as well.  If you have a favorite blend for your diffuser, say....peppermint and orange, for a good pick-me-up for your morning, mix those two together the day before.  You'll notice a difference even in the diffuser product!!

When you are blending, make sure you DO NOT blend together other blends.  If you are really interested in learning about blending, the best way is to take an aromatherapy class.  If you can't do that (they are usually expensive), the next best thing is to learn from those who HAVE taken the class and are sharing their knowledge.

I follow a blog called EssentialFamily and her post of blending includes a couple of charts that are super helpful when you want to blend.  It includes a list of oils that blend well with each other.  There is also a chart showing Blending Factors that help you with ratios.  You can read her entire post HERE.  

So, grab those oils, think about the blends you might way to try and go for it!!  Just remember to use glass bottles!!  This is a good reason to save your empty bottles!!

After you have made some blends, come back and tell us the blends you made.  You may just be able to help someone else!!

You win by showing the love!

How would you like to win something?  You would?!  Great!!  Wait......it would be nice to know WHAT you would win, right?  Well, this certainly is a sweet prize and your odds of winning are WAY better than the lottery.  That purple bulb thing is a diffuser for you car.  It plugs in and can be rotated to level.  It produces a fine cool mist to disperse your essential oil.  AND the best part is that your prize will include a FREE 5 ml bottle of Stress Away.  I couldn't think of a better oil to have while you are driving.  That will give you 80 drops of Stress Away goodness!  You'll only use 1 to 2 drops each use.

So.....here are the contest rules:

• Enter your e-mail address to the side where it says "Follow by Email"  You'll be able to see each important essential oil post that we make this way AND we NEVER share your address with anyone!!
• A Comment below that you signed up is appreciated but not required.
• Want to win extra entries?  Share this post on your Facebook page with the hashtag #WinTheDiffuserContest and you will get an extra entry into the contest.
• Contest will run until midnight PT on September 30st. 
• Winner's name will be pulled on October 1st and will be posted on this blog.
• Winner must respond with their mailing address within 48 hours of winning or forfeit.
• A new winner will be pulled if the first winner doesn't reply within 48 hours.
• We are not responsible for entries that do not follow the instructions completely.
• Sorry, the contest is only open to US residents due to shipping costs.

When you are done entering, take a minute to wander around our website.  You'll learn a lot.

A better Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Fall is in the air!  I already have leaves falling on the driveway and the air seems to have changed as well!!

You know what that means?  Yup!  It is time for Everyone to start selling their version of a pumpkin spice drinks.  BUT, do you really know what you getting?  Do those drinks really have what you want? Well, let me tell you that one of the most popular drinks has everything BUT pumpkin in it!!  Here is a graphic from one of my favorite online gals!  Food Babe!!

As you can see from her graphic, there is some 'not-so-great' stuff in there!  If you would like to read her whole article (which is really good, BTW), click HERE.  

WHAT ARE YOU TO DO WITHOUT YOUR LATTE?????  Well....here is a wonderful recipe here that uses GOOD stuff and uses Young Living Vitality Essential Oils.........  Goodness to add to your morning coffee!

Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Creamer 

*3 cups Organic Whole Milk or your milk of preference....coconut, almond, etc
*1 1/2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
*1 1/2 tbsp Molasses
*6 tbsp Organic Pumpkin purée
*5 drops Cinnamon Vitality Essential Oil
*3 drops Nutmeg vitality Essential Oil

Pour all ingredients into saucepan on medium heat and stir until all ingredients are combined. Pour into container and keep in fridge. Stir before each use!

You can also use heavy cream or a dairy free "milk" if preferred.

ENJOY!!

Low cost Pumpkin Latte

Well, it is that time of year again.  Popular coffee stores have brought out their Pumpkin Spice Lattes.  BUT, they have lots and lots of calories!!  So, here is a low-cal version that you can use in your diffuser.  Mmmmmmm.........

Speaking of dogs!!

Yes, oils are for pets too.  If you didn't catch our post the other day about pets and oils, make sure you go back to the previous post!!  

So.......The other night my dog must not have been feeling well. Pacing all around the house after we had gone to bed. She had water and had already gone potty.  She just would not settle down on her bed like she normally does.  I finally shut her in our room. Still she paced around the room, back and forth, back and forth, panting off and on. Walking in and out of the bathroom with her nails going ticky tacky on the vinyl. It was driving me crazy and keeping me from going to sleep.  I finally got up and put some Digize essential oil on her tummy. Her tummy must have been what was bothering her, as the Digize did the trick. She laid down and went to sleep. Love my oils.

Essential Oils and Dogs

Did you know that Essential Oils are good for pets too!  Yup!  Here are just a few suggestions for your best friend.  Let us know when you want to use essential oils with your dog and Leah or Ann can help you out.  You can also use T-Away Essential Oil blend to help dogs deal with stress AND Lavender Essential Oil does the trick as well.  Need an oil to help your pooch who has been sprayed with a skunk?  Purification to the rescue!  Treat fido to wellness just like you!

The Why behind the Cool!!

We posted about the brand new Cool Azul Pain Cream not too long ago.  Now, here is a video with some science behind the cream.  This Cool Azul Video is produced by Young Living.  We hope that you enjoy!!  It is only about 2:30 minutes long and easy to understand.  Enjoy!!