Awesome-Sauce Essential Oil Combinations for Your Diffuser!

Diffusing! This is one of my favorite ways to use my essential oils on a daily basis. Diffusing helps to uplift moods and purify air from odors and airborne pathogens, as well as dispersing the oils into the air for therapeutic inhalation. If you are just starting to incorporate oils into you life, diffusing is an easy (and fun!) way to start! 

Here are some tips for using your diffuser: 

+Use distilled water when diffusing

+Clean your diffuser every 1-2weeks by wiping it out with rubbing alcohol

+ Pick oil combos that are beneficial to your current life circumstance (ex. if you are sick diffuse a wellness EO combo) 

A few Essential Oil Combinations to get you started:

4 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Grapefruit

3 drops En-R-Gee + 2 Drops Lime

4 drops Rosemary + 3 drops Orange

2 drops Lime + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Orange

4 drops Citrus Fresh + 3 drops Peppermint

2 drops Peppermint + 2 drops Black Pepper + 3 drops Orange + 1 drop Rosemary 

3 drops Lavender + 3 Drops Tangerine + 2 drops Cedarwood

5 drops Peace & Calming

3 drops Peace & Calming + 2 Drops Lavender

4 drops Valor + 2 drops Cedarwood

3 drops Geranium + 4 drops Lime

4 drops Frankincense + 2 drops Pine or Cypress

3 drops Joy + 3 drops Lemon

4 drops StressAway + 3 drops Peppermint

4 drops Spearmint + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Orange

3 drops Orange + 2 drops Lemongrass + 1 drops Ginger

2 Wintergreen + 2 White Fir + 1 Spearmint

1 Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Bergamot + 3 drops Orange + 2 drops Peppermint

4 drops Elemi + 1 drops Ylang Ylang + 2 drops Lavender + 2 drops Lemon

4 drops Thieves + 3 drops Lemon 

3 drops Lemon + 3 drops Lavender + 3 drops peppermint (allergies)

3 drops RC + 2 drops Lavender (respiratory) 

3 drops Thieves + 2 drops Frankincense

5 drops Raven

2 drops Eucalyptus + 2 drops Peppermint + 3 drops Lavender

4 drops Lemongrass + 3 Drops Orange

3 drops Melaleuca + 3 drops Lemon 

3 drops Rosemary + 2 drops Melaleuca + 2 drops Orange

4 drops Purification + 2 drops Lime

Enjoy! 

What's in your diffuser?

Thin Mint Protein Smoothie (Vegan, Sugar free, Grain free)

I've struggled to find a breakfast that I really love. A healthy breakfast that is. Pancakes, waffles, scones, cinnamon rolls...Honestly, these would ultimately be my preference if "un-healthy" choices didn't matter. But...

In the last few months I have revamped the way I eat. Mindfully approaching what I put in my body. Decreasing carbohydrates. Increasing fats and protein.

I have noticed a huge difference in the way I feel! I have a better energy level, and fewer food cravings (cravings for sugar and high carb foods). 

One thing that I have tried to be really intentional about is having a protein rich breakfast. I have found that easiest way to accomplish this is a protein smoothie. 

Friends, this is my favorite breakfast (currently anyway)! 

I have never liked flavored protein powders on their own, so I like to jack-up my smoothies with healthful add ins and essential oils. 

Thin Mint Protein Smoothie

Ingredients: 

1 scoop protein powder (I like the vanilla flavor)

              1.5 cups water or non dairy milk

      1 tablespoon Hemp Hearts

   1 tablespoon chia seeds

       1 teaspoon maca powder

1/2 moringa leaf powder

     1 teaspoons coconut oil

                       3 teaspoons cacao or carob powder

1 teaspoon cacao nibs (optional)

                  2 drops Young Living peppermint essential oil

          10-15 drops liquid stevia

         A few ice cubes

Directions:

1) Place all ingredients (except cacao nibs) in blender and blend! 

2) After ingredients are blended, add cacao nibs and blend for 25 seconds. This last step gives the smoothie a nice "chocolate chip" texture. 

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April Favorites

I can't believe that it's already May! Whew! That came fast! I thought I'd share some things I've been loving over the past month.

This Satin Facial Scrub from Young Living is ahhhmazing! I received this little gem in my April ER order. It's this first skin care product from YL that I have tried. It was about $16 wholesale. I was a little surprised at how small the tube was, but I discovered that a tiny bit goes a long way! Back in the day, I was a St. Ives Apricot scrub addict. I used that stuff so much I'm surprised I didn't scrub my face off! Then I went to esthetician for a facial. She ask me what particular things I noticed about my skin. I told her my skin was super oily, and related to her my skin care routine, which included daily scrubbing sessions. Apparently using abrasive exfoliators was actually scraping my skin, causing my skin to produce oils as a way of helping my skin heal. This is why the more I scrubbed, the oilier my skin became. Mystery solved! This exfoliator from Young Living is so gentle! It makes my face feel refreshed, clean and moisturized. It's the perfect facial scrub for the morning. I have been using this about 3 mornings per week. And I love it. 

WholeFoods had an Earth Day sale last month, and all Lifefactory glass water bottles were 25% off! I love this design with the flip top. Right now I'm kind of obsessed with anything "minty green turquoise."

These shoes! This is my second pair of these slip on maryjane Keens. I got a black pair a couple years ago, and I love them so much I thought a second pair was in order. When I received my REI dividend and coupons I treated myself! And saved $30. 

This essential oil! I received this bottle of Elemi essential oil in my March ER order. I had been trying for months to order it, and every time it was out of stock! But finally... This oil's nickname is "poor man's frankincense."  It smells very similar to frankincense, but has a slightly sweeter aroma. It's used to treated and nourish the skin, which is what I use it for most. I put 10-15 drops in a bottle of argan oil to use as my facial moisturizer. It has great "anti-aging" properties.  I've also used it to treat skin wounds. It cost about $21 with a wholesale YL membership. 

Holy sheets!  These are awesome! I was in desperate need of new sheets. I love these organic cotton sheets from Target. So soft and comfy, and very affordable. Did you know that cotton is one of the most heavily pesticide sprayed crops? Definitely worth spending a few dollars more since you will be lying on them for 8-10 hours a night. Definitely going to be getting a second set. 

What are you loving this spring?