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Fall Into Wellness

Post author:Mickey
Post published:September 17, 2016
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It seems that as soon as Fall starts, people begin to really struggle to keep their body systems healthy. No doubt this is due to so many environmental factors, including less sunshine/Vitamin D, lots of kiddos in close quarters/school versus the lazy days of summer, and the amped up sugar season. So let’s Fall Into Wellness and learn how we can combat that time of year that so many people dread. There are lots of reason why you might choose to use essential oils this winter. Here are my top reasons for choosing oils this fall and winter! * I prefer a natural choice for my family. * Oils creates an amazing proactive approach to my healthcare! * Using oils is very cost effective * Using oils is fast and convenient. We are a super busy family so this is very important! Of course…

Top 10 Ingredients for DIY Recipes

Post author:Mickey
Post published:August 8, 2016
Post category:DIY Essential Oils
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I often get asked how to get started making DIY home products and what things are necessary. So, I am going to share my top 10 ingredients for DIY recipes. Natural living is such a journey. Maybe you are undertaking making your own household and beauty products for the first time. I love new adventures and remember trying all the recipes on the internet. Just remember we all had to start somewhere! Perhaps you are just wanting to simplify your life and the products you use. This is so freeing - fewer ingredients and money saved! Or maybe you are like me - on a quest to replace as many toxic products as you can with affordable ones. Since Mayo Clinic, I have worked to replace products that were harming my body. So, settle back and take notes - here (in no particular order!) are my top 10 ingredients for…

Oils for Dudes

Post author:Mickey
Post published:June 11, 2016
Post category:Essential Oils Oils for Dudes Uncategorized Young Living
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It seems everywhere I look these days essential oils are on the news, on social media, are being diffused in doctor's offices, and being promoted largely by women. So, I will let you in a little secret that I hope doesn't stay a secret a whole lot longer. There are oils for dudes, too! In a faster-than-speeding-light world, in which the second a piece of news hits your newsfeed, it's already too late, the men stand to benefit so much for essential oils. Let's dive in. 1. Refresh Tired Muscles For cooling and some soothing on his muscles, joints, back, knees and neck after a long day or after any physical activity, Cool Azul, PanAway, Deep Relief or Peppermint Essential Oil are amazing! Women, rub these on your men stat! 2. Clean Shaven For that clean shaven look that is often required in…

Premium Starter Kit Sale

Post author:Mickey
Post published:June 9, 2016
Post category:Essential Oils Young Living
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I can't remember the last time Young Living did a Premium Starter Kit Sale. This thrills me to no end. There has been no single change greater in our home (besides the addition of more kids) over the last nearly three years, than the blessing that essential oils have been in our life. We experience year round health, we have non-toxic products in our home from our boo-boo rollerball to our in-the-sun lotion to my outdoor annoyance spray to our fluoride-free toothpaste and all of the countless products in my home that are now FREE from SLS, sulfates, parabens, SLES, synthetic fragrance, aluminum, petroleum and the list goes on! We love having safe, natural options for every single area of our family life. And to think it all started with this little kit that can be used from everything from occasional anxiety to…

Cistus Essential Oil

Post author:Mickey
Post published:May 26, 2016
Post category:Essential Oils Oils of Scripture
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Do you remember reading that phrase in the Song of Solomon ("I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys"). and picturing a rose?! I was shocked to learn that this is likely not a rose at all, but rather the flower ladanum or rock rose or commonly cistus (hence cistus essential oil!). Albert Barnes writes, "The etymology is in favor of its being a bulbous plant (the white narcissus, Conder). “Sharon” is usually the proper name of the celebrated plain from Joppa to Caesarea, between the hill-country and the sea, and travelers have remarked the abundance of flowers with which this plain is still carpeted in spring." [1] I love that it is a white flower - since white represents purity its more fitting for Christ then a red rose. The fact that this flower has a sweet, honey-like scent reminds…

Summer Essentials

Post author:Mickey
Post published:May 21, 2016
Post category:Essential Oils Summer Fun
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Don't you wish you had a place where you could easily reference all the summer essentials you need to take a vacation or plan a party with some awesome drinks?! Well, thankfully you have found the right place! And if you are looking for insight on recipes, tips and tricks for surviving the summer outdoors, from sun-kissed skin, to those pesky outdoor annoyances, to having flip-flop ready feet, then you need to read my first post here. Summer is full of Road Trips. We are planning to our own Road Trip (Project #wildwildwest is commencing mid-June with three kids 4 and under in a car for two weeks while we terrorize NM, AZ, and Utah while visiting every national park we can possibly squeeze in during that time period!), and trust me part of my summer essentials includes having not one,…

Summer Fun

Post author:Mickey
Post published:May 19, 2016
Post category:Essential Oils Summer Fun
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It’s that time of the year, where summer is just around the corner. The sun is shining strongly already, mosquitoes and bees are out, the water and splash pads are calling our names, and the kids are itching to be out of school. Yes, friends, summer is almost upon us. Are you ready with your essential oils and non-toxic options for a safe and awesome summer? Today, I want to just focus on some of my favorite ideas and recipes for Enjoying the Outdoors. I'll continue the rest of this series in a later post.....so stay tuned! Up first.....Sun-Kissed Skin! If you are anything like me, it is so easy to get caught up in the fiasco of fun and you came home with sun-kissed skin. So how do you maintain healthy skin after a day out in the sun? Lavaderm contains…

My Favorite Outdoor Annoyance Spray

Post author:Mickey
Post published:July 8, 2014
Post category:DIY Essential Oils Young Living
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As I jumped into the world of essential oils, one of the first things I learned was that whatever is put on your skin (shampoo, lip gloss, lotion, bug spray, etc.) is absorbed by your very porous skin and absorbed in to your bloodstream within seconds. One thing I started looking into was some of the outdoor annoyance sprays that were premade. As I started reading through some of the various ingredients I was really concerned. So..... this summer I was NOT going to put that stuff on my babies! I wanted something completely natural, safe, and effective for my family. Using just these two essential oils (Purification and Peppermint), a little epsom salt and a 2oz glass bottle I made my own outdoor annoyance spray. So let's first talk about natural - if you are new to essential oils,…

Deep Relief {Post # 5 – Using Essential Oils}

Post author:Mickey
Post published:February 26, 2014
Post category:Essential Oils My Health Journey
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It's been a while since I posted, and much has been going on - including a trip to the Mayo Clinic (that will be another post for a different day). But, I have to tell you that this Deep Relief Roll-On has been saving my life. Literally.About a year ago, I was in crazy, debilitating pain. I was weeks away from birthing my second baby, and was on self-imposed bed rest. Walking was essentially an impossibility. Fast forward post-birth, and my body continued to deteriorate all summer. The pain was intense, unforgiving and required dramatic changes in my quality of life. De-stressing and more sleep have been critical to having more success with my body. Then, this past fall I discovered Deep Relief. Here's all the good stuff in it: It is so easy to use. Locate an area,…

Easy DIY Deodorant

Post author:Mickey
Post published:February 5, 2014
Post category:DIY Essential Oils
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Is your deodorant toxic? Do you have any idea how many crazy ingredients are hiding in your deodorant? So scary! To think I was put that on my body, and allowing it to be absorbed into my body. If you don't believe me, check out this link between antiperspirants and cancer which talks about aluminum in the antiperspirants. Equally scary, I came across this sheet regarding propylene glycol and reproduction toxicity. I also want my products to be phthalates-free, and while the powers that be claim that it is unknown how it is impacting health, check out this fairly well-documented article that indicates a link between breast cancer and phtalates. I don't know about you, but I don't want any of these ingredients in something as simple and basic and daily as my deodorant. If this is your deodorant, please know there is a safe, easy, affordable DIY Deodorant…

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