There are handful of new oils that Young Living has just recently start providing. German Chamomile is one of them that I'm super excited about, but I decided I'd focus on these other two before I delve into the Chamomile world again.

One quick photo of my kids and some of their sweetest friends on a colorful day in Missoula. I love living here so much!

And we love carrots!

Carrot Seed oil is a new oil that Young Living now offers. It is one of my new favorites. I decided to combine Celery Seed and Carrot Seed into one post simply to let you know that both are now offered through Young Living. Carrot Seed and Celery Seed are both amazing liver cleansers. They can be taken internally - in a capsule or as a dietary supplement. I always like to make sure I explain that I am by no means a medical professional and I am not giving medical advice, simply discussing ways to use these oils in your life and ways that I love to use oils for myself and my family...so....

If you have a congested liver, maybe you want some carrot seed or celery seed?

Carrot seed essential oil can also be used externally. You can simply rub oil on the location of your liver (left side under your rib cage). Your liver is where you store anger, if you aren't able to release anger your liver could be in 'need of this seed.'

Carrot seed has been traditionally used for kidney and digestive disorders. It is an antiparasitic, antiseptic, depurative, diuretic, and a vasodilatory. It is an amazing oil for your skin - mix a bit in with your facial cream - this might be just the ticket to smoothing wrinkles and a regeneration tool. It is an oil that is best suited for normal or dry skin. My sweet friend Anna at Apothecary Esthetics uses this oil in a serum she created, if you need/want a facial I highly recommend you go here. It is a wonderful tool if you are retaining water. Carrot seed is a detoxifyer and can aid in detoxifying your blood, tissues, muscles and internal organs.

Young Living has a much more eloquent description of this oil: 'Carrot seed (Daucus carota) essential oil has a mildly sweet aroma with earthy, herbaceous hints. Traditionally, it has been used for digestive complaints due to its tonic properties. This oil also has historical use in aromatherapy for joint conditions.'

This oil is steam distilled from dried carrot seeds and it smells the way my hands do after I dig those buggers out of my garden. I am pretty into it...and I just got it a week ago.  It comes in a 5 ml bottle and more info can be found here.

Celery Seed is also helpful in digestion, liver cleansing, and urinary tract support. Both of these oils are diuretics increasing urination, each time you urinate you are ridding your body of toxins. Celery seed is also said to increase milk flow in nursing mothers. It is an antibacterial, antioxidant, and antirheumatic as well. It can be used for arthritis/rheumatism and should be taken internally (diluted) to reduce physical discomforts.

If you'd like more information about these oils please contact me, but you can also find the link to Celery Seed here. Pricing varies depending upon membership. I am always happy to include your oils on my monthly order. My next order processes on the 7th of December, but I can order before then if the need arises.

The holidays are right around the corner and I will be hosting an Oil Open House with some products for sale that night...date to be determined.

If anyone would like to book a holiday party Young Living has a lot of fun things in their seasonal catalog this year, available for a limited time only and those items makes delicious gifts for anyone on your list. A generous gift will be given to each party host/hostess.

Happy Holidays!

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Whatever the season your kids have unique needs and feelings. In lieu of the back to school season I thought in addition to my Thieves plug I would talk about oils for your child's well being. I will speak from the experiences I've had with my kids as well as using friends' experiences. Environmental situations can be factored in depending on where you may reside, we live in Montana and fire season is in full force...which presents another list of oils that may be handy for kids sensitive to the smoke. Maybe your child has asthma - then you probably want some R.C., Pine and Eucalyptus Radiata on hand. Holy - we have some fires rollin' around here...

Speaking in general (on a daily basis), our kids are all individuals and have their very own unique needs and feelings, but there are ways we can support those feelings and needs and incorporate our Young Living Essential Oils. For example I have many friends with kiddos that may be a bit more spirited than others and they swear that using Peace & Calming and Valor before school in the morning or before bed at night makes a big difference in the day to day events in their children's' lives. This combo helps their children stay more focused during class time and have less struggles in general. It could be the calming effect of the oils, it could be the confidence that Valor brings, it is impossible to say as every child is very different.
In our house, Valor is applied to my oldest kiddo (along his spine) most nights at bedtime. I can see a difference in his security when we don't go through the routine of talking about what the oil can help him with and when we don't spend time rubbing it on his back at night. Again - it could be the act of rubbing his back and talking that is actually what brings him to that comfortable space, but I like the idea of a delicious smelling oil added to our ritual to really help find a balance within. And, since I use this particular oil on myself when I'm feeling a bit scattered or hormones seem to be raging, and it works for me, I cherish being able to share that bit of love with my kids. I feel great about being able to share these things with my kids when they are so little and through their childhoods so as they grow up and decide maybe they don't need to live with me anymore (crazy I know) I can send them into the big world with healthy tools to work through their problems and comforts in essential oil form. I also hope these coping tools will keep them entirely away from the pills that are ever so available in society today. Drug companies are NOT my favorite.

Staying healthy doesn't just mean steering clear of germs - it encompasses mental health and the good mental health of my kiddos is aided dramatically by oils. I firmly believe that good mental health and expression of feelings is a must in order to stay healthy in every sense. If your child is stressed, lacks sleep, experiences trauma, and is uncomfortable in situations presented to them they are going to be much more likely to become sick (germ sick) on a regular basis. My sweet friend Kris actually asked me if I would write a tiny blurb about good oils for kids last winter and I guess this would be..."it." Feeleez (created by friends in our community - Kris included) can be great resource for you when working with your kids and their feelings and just relating to them, on their level, on a daily basis.

Then we get to boo boos, owies, wounds - whatever you might call them in your abode. My kids cry for oils whenever they fall down and get hurt. That is the first request, oils, then bandaids. Of course the human contact and snuggles that come with the application of oils and bandaids is the first thing they really need.  Lavender is great for bruising, so maybe the skin doesn't break but there is a good sized goose egg starting, rub a tiny bit of Lavender on there and the bruise will not show face. Burns need lavender too, Young Living Lavender that is. Some other manufacturers put lavendin in their lavender which contains camphor so be careful what you use. Purification is great for open cuts and scrapes, according to Simon and Gus it doesn't even sting. The rest of the first aid kit needs can be found here. My kids ask for oils first because they know that oils help them to feel better, the big bonus is they heal physical wounds too. Mentally, a dose of Lavender has an amazing calming effect, you could use other oils in place of Lavender like Roman Chamomile,  White Angelica, the list goes on. I can't tell you which oils will work best in your family, the real gems. There may be oils that resonate better than others for your kids. Trial and error is my recommendation. Most likely you'll just have a cabinet full of oils to sooth, energize and make your kiddo's life positive.

The brain receptors that are touched by smell are precious throughout life and in those first years of life I feel good about packing my kids with positive smells to help ease pain, and heal. Simon's very favorite oil is Sandalwood and he loves it so much that we have it in his room on his dresser, his very own bottle, and before I even knew of the scientific benefits of this particular oil I knew Simon needed it in his life on a regular basis. He craved it, he craved the time we spent together putting it on. Gus craves citrus oils and they are oils that are very uplifting to the spirit so it just really all makes sense to me. They make him feel happy. They know what they need and I'm so excited to share it with them. These oils make me feel happy, they really make everyone in our family happier. This makes me even more excited for our cozy fall and winter months.

I better stop here, I don't want to be too long winded, probably too late.

Just a reminder - I'm always happy to do oil parties and we could even have a kid-friendly oil party if anyone out there so desires. This month if you purchase 215PV or more you get a free Valor and free Joy - both amazing oils for the entire family!

Hope this finds all of you well and in a peaceful place.

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Our summer has been amazing, a trip to Mexico in May, a trip to New Orleans in June, a trip to the Midwest in July and we are finally home to enjoy the last few weeks of summertime. We have spent almost every second in the backyard since our return. Montana summer is the best - not many bugs to speak of - cool nights - kiddie pool, water balloons and a sprinkler and we are happy campers!

The bugs in Wisconsin and Minnesota were horrid which has inspired me to repost this amazing bug repellent recipe. If you don't have the ingredients and want them, let me know, I will hook you up.

School time is rapidly approaching...

I have drifted during the summer months from my monthly oil posts and honestly I use my oils less frequently during the summer months as they are less needed. I find that I start laying them on pretty "thick" this time of year as my kiddos go back to school, fall sets in and more germs are passing through our world. I decided for August rather than an official 'oil of the month' I would revisit Thieves Essential Oil and talk about the Thieves line of products.

Why is Thieves Oil important to have on hand during the fall/winter months?

• Colds and flus are most often contracted during this time of year and this oil is more than 95% effective in fighting viruses, that's right I said viruses.
• It fights bacteria.
• It works both pro-actively and retro-actively. If you are using it preventatively you don't want to use it every single day (take a day off every few days). If you are already sick it will shorten the length of your illness as well as the intensity of your symptoms.
• It smells delightful, and it can be diffused and still have the same amazing benefits. It will kill viruses and bacteria floating in your air.

This list goes on and on but I will just direct you the handy booklet Young Living created and you can delve into more benefits there.

I should mention this oil is a blend of 5 oils: Rosemary, Clove, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata and Cinnamon. I don't dilute this oil when using it with my kids. I tend to put it only on their feet so dilution isn't really needed (my kids are 4 and 6). I dilute it a bit if I apply to their chests. It can be a bit hot, so if you get into a situation where it seems to be too much heat simply grab some olive oil or V-6 and apply over the top and all will be well in seconds. Water is not a good way to dilute oil - water will intensify your oil. This oil wouldn't be good in the bathtub, especially for kiddos.

I use several of these products on a daily basis - the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap is a big favorite of mine. We have it at every sink in our house. I buy the refill when our dispensers run out and simply do a 1/2 water 1/2 concentrate mixture to fill them right back up. (Please remember the pricing varies if you are a member - you get 24% off of the retail price.)

To clean the rest of my house I often use the Thieves Household Cleanser. It too is concentrated so you dilute it with water and it really goes a long way. I used it to disinfect the office at my store today. I use it in the bathroom, kitchen, on windows, toilets, pretty much everywhere I can think of and it smells delightful.

For our mouths I like to use the Thieves Mouthwash and Dental Floss. I have the toothpaste but honestly am not a huge fan so I tend to use it when my other toothpaste runs out. I have friends that love it and reorder it every month or two. And believe it or not this spray is one of my favorite things to spray in my mouth if I have a sore throat or feel like I'm coming down with something. I know it says that is best used on doorknobs and toilet seats but I put it right down my throat (numbs it right up) and on my tongue. IT WORKS! I don't put it in my kids' mouths, I'm pretty sure they would think I was torturing them. I use it several times a day when I'm coming down with something and drink a bit of Emergen-c and I stop sick right in its tracks, it has worked so many times I can't even keep track anymore.

Oooh and I don't want to forget about the hand purifier. This stuff is amazing, it doesn't have that strong alcohol scent that many other hand sanitizers have - it has Peppermint in it. It smells delightful. I keep it in my car, office, bag, and bring it with me on the airplane when we fly. If you get the three pack then you can have them in a mess of handy locations.

There is a 'Start Living with Thieves (Enrollment Kit)' and this might be just the way for you to tackle the fall/winter months and get your membership up and running. For anyone deciding to take this route this month and sign up for Essential Rewards I will give you a free bottle of Thieves Essential Oil. That is a screamin' deal, if I don't say so myself.

Another thing I ought to mention is that if you order 200PV or more during the month of August you get a free Essential 7 Kit and that will arm you well for the fall/winter months and give you something other than Thieves to fill your medicine cabinet (toolkit). This kit has Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, PanAway, Joy, Peace & Calming and Purification in it.

Gear up for a good healthy fall/winter and get your medicine cabinet stocked with essential oils that will keep you healthy this winter. And a quick reminder, the brand of oil you are purchasing is very important - you want purity and you can find it with these oils!

Happy Back to School Month!

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Simon tells us about his favorite, Sandalwood, and we apply Valor, Thieves and diffuse Lavender this particular night. We don't always use these oils but find a mix that works best for the moment. Valor is typically a regular because it helps make my kids feel brave and courageous - which seems to eliminate most of the "nightdreams" or nightmares. They feel safe when they have it on. We also tend to use some Peace & Calming (on the big toe) at bedtime, but that is generally if my kids are feeling anxious or amped up. Thieves is just a preventative to viruses they come in contact with on a daily basis. I don't use this oil every night but every other night or so we try and put it on. If they are sick or someone else is sick that we've been in contact with, then we use it everyday, several times a day.

So there you have it, this is what our bedtime generally looks like.

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I want something citrus scented right now. I think I'll pick Citrus Fresh. We got home from Mexico a couple of weeks ago and it felt good to leave the daily snowstorms that were busting into our springtime. After a week in paradise it wasn't all bad to come home to a whole lot of this...

but now this mama is ready for summertime!

Citrus oils are so summery, I know it isn't "really" summer yet, hell it feels like it might never be when you step outside, but whatever, I'm going for it.

Summer yourself up with some Citrus Fresh - it isn't too spendy. It is a blend containing the following oils: Orange, tangerine, mandarin, grapefruit, lemon, and spearmint. Retail it is $18.42 for a 15ml bottle. Of course if you are a member you get your 24% discount.

This oil is GREAT for pregnant ladies so if you are pregnant and you don't have it, you ought to treat yourself. And it is a great oil for kids. It encourages feelings of well-being while benefiting the immune system. This oil will aid in opening your lymphatic systems. Always dilute if you are applying this oil to sensitive areas any oil can cause sensitivities, so heed caution, but in my personal experience I've found this oil to be a very gentle oil. This oil can kill airborne bacteria simply because many of the oils in this blend are antiseptics. Diffusing this oil can give you amazing results and it smells SO good. I like to mix it with a bit of Lavender in the diffuser.

This oil can stimulate the right brain to amplify creativity. I diffuse it often in my art room when we are working on different projects.

An interesting little tidbit I just came across: "University researchers in Japan found that diffusing a citrus fragrance in an office environment improved metal accuracy and concentration by 54%." (Taken from my Essential Oils Desk Reference)

I forgot to put a drop of Lemon Oil in my water bottle one morning and a friend that happened to be with me had some Citrus Fresh with her so I put a couple of drops of that in instead and I won't say it was better, but it was just as delicious, hmm actually maybe it was a bit better. It had a smooth taste. Your kid's water bottle could stand a drop for all of the above reasons if you don't happen to be watering yourself. It is a great cool down on a spring/summer day. I've also flavored iced tea with Citrus Fresh before. Of course you can use your Lemon or Orange to do the same, whatever you fancy.

You can apply this oil to your ears, heart, and/or wrists. Remember to avoid exposure to direct sunlight for up to 12 hours if you are applying to your body where sun exposure could occur.

And that about wraps it up. Now let's just hope for some sunshine to go with that citrus delight.

If you are interested in the ordering bonus this month - it is a free bottle of Ningxia Red and Peppermint Oil. To learn more go here.

And as always if you need to order anything please let me know. I am happy to help you, and we are hoping for a discussion group later in the month. We'll be in touch.

Parties Parties who wants a party? I'm doing another giveaway for bookings. If you schedule a party in the next month you will get $50 worth of oils for free - you pick the oils! Contact me if you are interested.

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This guy and his bedtime routine can be a bit trying, and for some reason I forget about Peace & Calming and it literally works every time I remember. So we put it on the other night. Watch our video here! I think it says it all.

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Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child: More Than 300 Natural, Nontoxic, and Fragrant Essential Oil Blends List Price: $17.95 Sale Price: $10.75 You save: $7.20 (40%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Just wanted to take a moment to express my love for this book. I use it all of the time when I use oils with Simon and Gus. It has so many wonderful things in it to help you and is very descriptive down to the most intimate detail. Valerie Ann Worwood is one of my favorite aromatherapy authors. Her opinions differ from mine a bit, but after finding this book, it felt very freeing to be able to share knowledge with friends about oils they could use with their kids because she suggested the how tos. It wasn't just coming from me and my personal experiences anymore. Sometimes validation is important, especially when you are dealing with essential oils - knowing what is safe and what isn't. I've probably used oils with my kids that I shouldn't have. They are still alive and kickin', but this book gives me confidence. I have used it treat warts, fungus, skin problems, cuts, ear infection, bug bites, and all kinds of ailments that my wees are afflicted with. She has amazing oil blend recipes in here that I love, or maybe never would have thought to combine, and after combining them I'm in love.

This book covers pretty much every childhood ailment you can imagine and how to treat it using aromatherapy. Worwood goes into detail on using hydrosals (essential oil waters), and treating symptoms. Treating the symptom is so important to me, I prefer this method over western medicine's desire to "diagnose" any day. Now you can fix coughs, colds, infections and a wide array of other things at home using this tool and your essential oils...that you hopefully get from me (or Young Living), so you know they are safe and therapeutic grade. There is even a section on mental health and special needs children in this book. I think if you have it, you will be happy with it. It is an indispensable guide for every parent who thinks pro-actively about their children's physical and mental health.

Afterall nothing is more important than your kids.

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As promised I am going to slowly start uploading some videos (instructional style) so you can see me using essential oils on myself and my family. I can't honestly say how religious I will be about it, but I'll do my best to keep sharing!
This is Simon getting a dose of Melrose around his tiny sweet ears. I don't just apply this oil at bedtime but several times throughout the day when an ear infection is invading. He's a real trooper and he also really likes to be video-taped, so you'll probably get some extra flavor from time to time.

I'd love input as to whether or not this is helpful to you. I plan to start making my way through some of the Everyday Oils and making instructional videos to show you how to use your oils.

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Always before I begin I like to share a photo (whether it is relevant or not - these are my sweet boys releasing some praying mantises we hatched at a local green house. Although it is spring - it is still only about 40 degrees and much too cold for little baby mantids to live outdoors...so we graced a greenhouse with about 100 of them and we'll be visiting throughout the spring and summer to check up on them. Now for the good stuff...

This oil is amazing sauce. Fer reals. I woke up with a kink in my neck the other morning, used this bad-boy a few times throughout the day and that kink was gone. This is on the advice of my good friend Sarah who douses herself in Aroma Siez when she has neck pain or back pain.

Shane has a wicked old pinched something under his shoulder blade right now and we're working on it with Aroma Siez, PanAway and the Deep Relief Roller, pretty much as I type. I didn't realize that a dull pain or even a sharp pain was something I didn't have to live through until I found oils. I am not generally one to complain (at least I don't think I am, some of you may beg to differ) but after finding Young Living Oils and using them on a regular basis to relieve ordinary everyday pains/aches/etc. It is much easier to live with whatever might come my/our way. The constant reminder that I like to give people is that these oils are volatile so they don't stay in your system for long. But applying them frequently is magical.

Aroma Siez has Basil, Lavender, Peppermint, Cypress and Marjoram in it. Many of these oils can be found in the Raindrop Kit and used in combination with Ortho-Ease Massage oil are relief-packed. We just used some V-6 last night instead of the Ortho-Ease and applying a hot compress atop these oils is a wonderful way to create relief.
There are many uses for Aroma Siez as with most of the oils I choose to discuss every month but some of the uses for this blend are: muscle relaxer, increase circulation, headache relief, good for stress, great for tight muscles, sore muscles, and it is an anti-inflammatory.

If you are having muscle spasms this is a great oil to apply and you put it on the afflicted area - sometimes that isn't entirely clear - I often tell everyone to try oils on the bottoms of their feet, but this oil would be an exception to that rule (as are many others). Put this right on the pain.

It smells pretty delightful too, which is always a bonus in my book.

One of the oils you can get for free this month if you order 180 PV or more is Di-Gize and you just need to read that link to see what I think about this oil - I use it easily 4 times a week. You also get a free bottle of Life 5 (which I'm super excited about). I take a pro-biotic daily and this one I haven't had the opportunity to try yet, so I'll let you know what I think.

Since I began this post about a week ago I'm going to send it now, a few days after the first, but am I ever really on time? PS Shane's shoulder pain is completely gone. Oh and one more thing I forgot to mention about this oil is it is good for tired bodies and especially tired feet. Ahh.

Happy Spring!

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