It is that time of year again! Here are some oils that we are equipped with for Back to School and of course cold/flu season. In fact I never run out of these oils - they seem to be life savers around our house. It seems to be inevitable that a cold or some sort of illness will present itself in the first month, but in order to be prepared for that illness or possibly avoid it completely we have a short list of oils and vitamins that we use at our house.

Simon is in First Grade, I cannot believe it and Gus is in Preschool! So we have two babies that aren't really babies anymore. The oils I'll list I use with both of my kids as well as my husband and myself.

One other thing that I'm never without is Emergen-C. I feel like this product is such a lifesaver, that I almost always use it in combination with my oils. Echinacea is also at the very tippy top of my list. Now for the oils....

Thieves - (of course) it is amazing for fighting viruses and infections. It is a great preventative tool as well as an oil that we use after we come down with something, to shorten the length and lessen the symptoms of whatever we've contracted.

RC - respiratory care is important...nearly every time a cold is caught - a cough follows. This is great to put in a humidifier and to rub right on chests and diffuse, it is a blend of oils that work amazingly together to alleviate respiratory discomfort.

Peppermint - comes in handy for the sniffles - we diffuse it like crazy whenever anyone starts to feel stuffy. It is also our fever killer - if we don't want a fever a bit on the bottom of the feet and it falls. I also love this oil for upset tummies and nausea.

Eucalyptus Radiata - even though there is eucalyptus in RC I find this oil very beneficial for respiratory stuff and colds and stuffy heads. I diffuse it and put it neat on chests. I also like to put this one in the humidifier pot.

Frankincense - is awesome for aches and pains and when all else fails I pretty much always use this oil. It deepens breathing and is great for respiratory problems. It is great for such a long list of things I don't even know where to begin, but I use it often for fevers and aches during cold and flu season.

Oregano - is another must have, it is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and a great oil to use in place of Thieves on your Thieves 'days off'. I use this oil on bottoms of feet and diffuse it - not because I love the smell but I love the benefits!

Melrose - I use for infections - especially ear infections. Great to rub on your neck below the troublesome ear.

Roman Chamomile - is another must have for aches and pains and this oil is very kid friendly! It is soothing and comforting and works wonders!

We of course are always using all of our other oils that come in the Everyday Oils kit, we drink Lemon all of the time, we use Lavender always and Purification for boo boos. I think the oils listed above are must haves for our family and they really help to keep us healthy!

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I'm sort of surprised I haven't talked about this oil yet, but I'm pretty excited because it is a perfect oil for back to school and amazing for cold and flu season! We've used this oil in our house for a long list of things...so I'll try and recap and share.

One of my kiddos has some warts on the bottom of one of his feet and one on his finger, so we've been applying Oregano daily (you have to do it daily for it to actually work) to get rid of his warts. Since this oil is a hot oil I have found it is best when applied on the bottom of the feet, at least with kids.
This oil comes in the Raindrop Kit and is powerful anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and it is a great immune stimulant. It is a must have for colds. I tend to gravitate toward a lot of the oils in the Raindrop Technique Kit when we have a virus making its way around our house. This oil is also found in ImmuPower, which is a good oil for immune protection too. This oil is very powerful, so it might be a good idea to dilute it before application. Dilute with V-6 or olive oil (something edible).

This oil is amazing for colds. I rub it on Simon's and Gussy's feet when they have colds. I actually mix with olive oil or V-6 and put along Shane's spine when he has a cold and ask him to do the same for me. It can also be diffused to kill airborne bacteria. It has a very strong smell to it, one that I'm not fond of but I tolerate because it really works for us. Shane hasn't ever seemed to mind the smell - he always tells us we smell like gyros or pizza after we use this oil.

This oil is great for asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism and whooping cough.

It is a great alternative to Thieves oil - which shouldn't be used daily as a cold/flu preventative - so maybe use Thieves for a couple of days and swap out with Oregano for a day...and repeat. I still love my Thieves more than Oregano (I'm pretty sure it is mostly a smell preference for me.).

Oregano may also be used to enhance the flavor of food, but remember it is very potent so you don't need much at all, touch a toothpick in your oil and mix it in your dish, you most likely don't even need a full drop. This oil is distilled from the leaves of Oregano.

I'll keep it short and sweet and let you all know that the Essential 7 promotion has been extended until Sept 15th so if you didn't get the chance to get your free Essential 7 you have another shot at it, just place your order of 195PV or more by the 15th at midnight.

Tentative Plan - to be confirmed soon: Discussion Group will be held from 7-9 on Thursday, September 23rd at Walking Stick Toys/Nature Boy and we will be discussing Immune Boosting Oils and whatever the attendees would like to share!

Happy Back to School time and a new oil of the month will be presented in the fall - seems strange that fall is so close already our fun summer flew right on by!

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Here is a recipe I recently came across that you can make yourself. You'll need a few oils some empty gelcaps - contact me if you'd like me to order them for you. You can fill your capsule with the following to make your very own anti-biotic.

10 drops Thieves Essential Oil
4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
2-4 drops Oregano Essential Oil

As usual I speak only of  my experiences using Young Living Essential Oils, if you are using other oils you'll want to make sure they are safe to take internally. And - this isn't information that is approved by the FDA. Everything you'll read about on Mama Loves Oils is just from experiences I've had with my personal health and in my family. I'm not a doctor! And none of this is medical advice!

Happy Oiling! Happy Healing. Stock up on oils for the school year - quickly approaching. I always have some Thieves and Oregano in my cabinet this time of year!

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Pregnant/New Mamas in particular. This is such an exciting time in your life - or in the life of someone you know/love. Awhile back I did a series of posts on this very subject but I just caught wind of another slew of data that might be helpful. Abundant Health has a helpful section - Essential Oil Care for Pregnancy and Motherhood that can be a wonderful resource.

Make sure you reference my First Aid Kit post for other needs (outside of pregnancy).

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Got Stinky Carpet?

Try this all natural recipe for cleaning your carpets.

Homemade Carpet Deodorizer
10 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
10 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
20 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
16 oz Baking Soda
Mix the essential oils into the baking soda thoroughly. Sprinkle on carpet and let sit for 10-20 minutes and then vacuum.

The advantages to using this recipe:

• Safe for kids! Your babies can freely crawl around about the floor without being exposed to poisonous chemicals.
• Your house will smell delicious! No hidden "Fragrance".
• You know exactly what is in our carpet deodorizer! You can feel good about making your own cleaning supplies and if you want more recipes for cleaning you can find them here. I love using the Women's Voices for the Earth recipes. Use your Young Living oils to make your very own cleaning supplies - so many benefits!



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Since we just learned so much at discussion group on Thurs. I thought I would share information about this incredible oil with you. It is meant to be used in conjunction with your Frankincense that comes in the starter kit from the Boswellia carteri tree. The Sacred Frankincense is distilled from the Boswellia sacra trees at the Young Living distillery in Oman. This is pretty incredible in itself as no Omani frankincense has ever left the country unless directly purchased by Saudi royals.

Frankincense is an oil that I've spoken of before. It has so many amazing benefits it would be completely impossible to list them all.

You can visit www.pubmed.com or .gov and type in Frankincense to see over 200 results of how Frankincense Essential Oil has worked to treat different things...the list is long and includes cancer, asthma, skin cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's Disease, fibromyalgia, etc. This information is not published by Young Living - it is government based - I know it is sometimes nice to see different perspectives (even from people outside of Young Living) so to read about it for hours and hours you can visit this site. heh.

Now for my Frankincense info - first off Frankincense is an oil that I use freely with my kids. I'll tell a quick story that I hate - some of you may have already heard it - Frankincense was a tool I used when Simon (my oldest baby) got his MMR vaccination. He ended up having a reaction to the immunization. Pain in arms and legs (tingles) and then he was kind of a in a zone by the time we got home. He was barely moving - so I put him in the bathtub since he started to spike a fever at that point. I put Peppermint on his feet and Frankincense all over his chest and back and neck (as this oil is a good oil for pain). He started projectile vomiting in the bathtub and then remained in a state where he seemed "out of touch" until the next morning when he seemed to be doing a lot better. It rocked his world and that particular oil seemed to be the ticket. I continued to apply both Peppermint to his feet (to pull out the fever - or at least keep it at a level that wasn't dangerous) and then the Frankincense just to help him through.

• I use it when anyone in our house has any sort of flu/cold (stuffy nose) congestion as it is a great oxygenating oil and deepens breathing.

• It is a wonderful oil for breast care. It is anti-tumorous so should be used daily as a preventative. It is wonderful for woman's health. It will definitely be an oil on my short list if I ever have to have a short list.

• It is an amazing oil for teeth/gum health.

• It is a wonderful oil for meditation and spiritual connection.

• It is one of the only oils that is high in sesquiterpenes and is able to break the blood brain barrier, making it extremely effective.

• This is a wonderful oil for birth and death. This oil can be used on the crown of a newborn to annoint and bless and can also be used during death. I used this oil on my Grandfather's feet when he was dying. He also happened to have parkinson's disease and it is an oil that is wonderful for that disease.

This info is from Anna - A component of frankincense, boswellic acid is poised to replace NSAIDs in the pharmaceutical industry in the next 10 years because of it's profound anti inflammatory properties along with its ability to support the digestive system and liver. Clinical trials have shown amazing results on Frankincense's effects on cancer, asthma, arthritis, and all inflammatory bowel diseases. These trials are being done in hospital and universities throughout the country. End.

The new Sacred Frankincense is $50 for a 5 ml bottle wholesale. Frankincense is $69.75 wholesale for a 15ml bottle. These oils paired with one another give you the ultimate Frankincense experience. If you don't have one or the other of them talk to me for more info. You can even get Frankincense resin and a Frankincense burner from Young Living now. Check here for more info. But please contact me for ordering - you don't want to pay retail prices if you don't have to.

As always if you need anything please let me know, my order goes on the 7th but we have orders going all month that can be added to, so you don't have to wait a full month if you are out of something.

The promo for August is a great one! Spend 195 PV and get a free Essential 7 Kit - that includes a 5ml bottle of lavender, peppermint, lemon, Joy, PanAway,
Peace & Calming, and Purification. And Harmony Oil is 10% off this month but you still get the full PV if you are doing essential rewards.

I hope this finds everyone well and enjoying summer!

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Since we've been doing a lot of this lately....

we sometimes end up with some red shoulders, or red cheeks, just a little too much sunshine. After a float down the Blackfoot River or  the Clark Fork River nothing feels better on our sun-tired skin than a cool Lavender Mist. I use Lavender Essential Oil often for sunburns, and other summer time skin needs, but I only really recently discovered the awesomeness of this mist! I love it!

LavaDerm Cooling Mist is where it is at! Of course if you are a Young Living Member you get a wholesale price which is only $12.75.

A summer must have! If you place an order of 170PV or more before the end of this month you'll get one for free - along with a bottle of Lavender Essential Oil, some Lavender Foaming Hand Soap and Lavender Lip Balm! Lavender yourself right up! I have been. Lavender Essential Oil is a great bug repellent too - check out our bug spray recipe!

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This Saturday! At the C'Mon Inn in Missoula join us for a Raindrop Technique Class!

Raindrop Technique Class

Taught by Julia Ferguson
Give and receive the raindrop technique in this morning class
9:00am-1:00pm
Saturday July 17th
C’mon Inn 2nd floor conference room
$20 donation unless you are currently a distributor.

The Raindrop Kit is offered through Young Living and it is a wonderful immune booster - cold/flu season and back to school are rapidly approaching...being armed with oils is the best way to keep yourself and your family healthy through the rest of the year.

More events happening - beginning Thursday will follow:

I apologize for not gettting my "oil of the month" out this month. I always intend to have it out on the 1st of the month, but this month we were in Washington on the coast with friends so I decided I'd focus on other things - which I seem to be doing a lot of this summer - but hey it's summer! My kids and I have been enjoying our peaceful summer (which I ended up telling someone yesterday isn't quite as peaceful as I'd like for it to be).

We are still using our oils everyday and bug spray is a biggie! So make sure you are stocked up on Purification! And check our bug spray recipe that really works!

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As we all know bug sprays on the market can be scary and filled with toxic ingredients. There are several recipes out there that are wonderful alternatives to what you can buy at your local grocery store or drug store. We concocted something last night that we plan to put to the test in this buggy humid summer weather.

Of course you can always rely on your Purification and Eucalyptus Radiata and Lavender oils to be great insect repellents but if you'd like to concoct an essential oil filled bug spray of your own here is one option!

We used Valerie Worwood's book as a reference.

We took a small spritzer bottle 15ml and used some distilled water, witch hazel (if you have it) or actually in place of the witch hazel we used vodka, and some therapeutic grade essential oils. We used Lemongrass, Lavender, Thyme, and Peppermint. In the 15ml bottle we used 4 drops of Lavender, 4 drops of Thyme, 4 drops of Peppermint and 8 drops of Lemongrass. I put two drops of vodka in each one and filled the rest of the bottle with distilled water.

Other great additions to this mix would be Purification and Eucalyptus as I mentioned earlier, and of course if you are in a bind you can always use these oils independently of one another for some protection. We have had great success with just Purification around our ankles in the summer time, even in WI at our cabin by the lake (mosquito heaven).

Happy Buggy Summer!

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Mmmm! One of my favorites ever! I like to talk about my favorites. I guess I should also mention while I'm on the subject (of favorites!) that White Angelica is the oil that is 10% off this month and it is also one of my very favorites. White Angelica is $54.75 wholesale and it is on sale this month for $49.28 wholesale. (This is if you are currently a distributor) - if you are a retail customer the price will be $64.84. It is a very protective oil and wonderful for depression or whenever you are feeling down, just put a couple of drops on your shoulders to lift you right back up! It is also an amazing perfume. If you want to smell it let me know and I'll get you a sample.

Now back to the Grapefruit. Grapefruit is another very uplifting oil. I'm kind of a sucker for anything citrus so this oil is at the top of my list, and another really awesome thing about citrus oils is they tend to be pretty inexpensive. Grapefruit oil is $15.00 wholesale and $19.74 retail. Young Living also makes a delicious Grapefruit Lip Balm that I really love!

Some things that Grapefruit Oil is great for: Hangovers (overindulgence if you will), cooking (chicken, fish, veggies, pasta, desserts, pastries, etc.), it is wonderful for your fingernails, for your skin, & for cellulite. Grapefruit oil is a tonic, it is a diuretic, it is great for kidney and liver problems, migraines and depression. It has been used as a tonic and aid during drug withdrawal. I personally like to use it as a perfume. It is one of my favorites to diffuse and I often diffuse it with Lavender or something calming but often diffuse it all by itself.

It is great to use on your lymph nodes as an immune booster, which I know I've mentioned previously but it works wonderfully. I will mention that I did have a friend that was using it daily in addition to her Young Living deodorant and wasn't diluting it daily and she ended up with some burns under her arms - so you do want to dilute if you are using this oil daily...on sensitive skin especially.

Young Living mentions a few other uses: It has a citrus aroma that is energizing and uplifting. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it is nourishing to the skin. Like many coldpressed citrus oils, it is a popular oil to use in conjunction with weight management programs. Grapefruit may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water.

This oil is great for jet lag, pre-menstrual tension, gallstones, stress and the cardiovascular system, oooh and water retention. Grapefruit oil is anti-tumoral, an antiseptic, detoxifying, and all around yummy!

Some good oils to blend with Grapefruit are basil, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, rosewood and ylang ylang.

Kids love Grapefruit oil and it is very safe to use with them. I use this book as a reference guide for using oils with my kiddos and it mentions Grapefruit oil often!

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So, I'll be brief today please as always let me know if you want to order anything - my order processes on the 7th at midnight.

And we're meeting TONIGHT at my house if you are interested in discussing business building - you can build an oil business with very little work and we will share some tips and set some goals tonight. If you'd like a summary of the info sent to you please let me know!

Happy June, Be Well!

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