You’ll Love This Ginger Snap Cookie Diffuser Blend

Ginger Snap Cookies always remind me of Christmas. My mom and step dad bake up dozens of homemade cookies over the holidays and they always do these, too. (And even made them gluten-free for me this year=)

I added these oils to a spray bottle and the first spray was instant memories of Ginger Snap Cookies. I love this blend and you will, too! Here’s the recipe.

Ginger Snap Cookie

10 drops Thieves
10 drops Lemon

In a spray bottle, add the oils to 2 tablespoons of salt and then about a cup of water and shake. For a diffuser blend, add the oils and water to a diffuser.

What are you diffusing this season? Whatever it is, keep it up! Thieves is great for your immune system (over the holidays especially) but all year long and lemon is, too!

Disclaimer: I use Young Living Essential Oils and based on my research, I believe these are the best, safest, and most pure oils on the market. PLEASE do your own research and determine which oils are best for you and your family.

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Four Citrus Blend

It’s summer, I’m back home for another couple months, and I AM LOVING IT! The nights cool off and you can cuddle with a blanket, and the days warm up and the sun shines bright. And sometimes there is a thunder storm during the day! It’s the best, you just can’t beat it.

I love the feels of summer, and I also love the smells. Who’s with me? This blend is all summer and combines four citruses for a light, bright summer-fresh scent. Try it out and let me know what you think!

Four Citrus Blend

4 drops Lemon
4 drops Lime
4 drops Grapefruit
4 drops Orange

Add these oils to a diffuser, add water, and start it! This is such a perf blend for the summer!

What are your favorite scents of the summer? Let me know what you think of this one!

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Red, White, and Blue, With Lemonade, Too!

Who loves lemonade? I do! I love limeade, too. But there’s something about lemonade!

Lemonade tastes so bright, it’s like your drinking in summer. It’s refreshing and delicious and one of my all time favorite summer drinks! Speaking of all time favorites, Happy 4th of July! Well, almost, tomorrow!

The 4th of July is hands down my favorite holiday. Why? Fireworks, that’s why. This is our last 4th on the beach in FL and hot as it is, the fireworks show is amazing! Because you’re on the coast, you can see up to five fireworks shows at once! The coolest.

Fireworks are my favorite! The way the gold ones drape and fall like an elegant chandelier is so beautiful and the grand finale is like the celebration of all things fireworks! Anyhow..

back to lemonade.

This recipe is tart and crisp with a sweetness, and berries, too! This 4th of July lemonade is perfect for your festive celebrations and everyone will love it!

4th of July Lemonade

5 cups cold water
1 standard-sized tray of ice cubes
4 lemons, juiced
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries, sliced

Stir together with whisk, dissolving the sugar. Add the blueberries and strawberries and enjoy!

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Grean Tea Ice Cubes For Chilled Summer Drinks

This green tea recipe is so perfect iced, and it makes so many servings. I love to use it to make ice cubes, so that I can chill my green tea, with frozen cubes of green tea! You could also add these ice cubes to lemonade or raspberry tea, yum!

Just make the recipe below, chill it and pour it into ice cube trays, and freeze. You’re done!

Honey Lemon Green Tea

16 cups of water
16 organic green tea bags
3 lemons, juiced
1/4 cup raw unfiltered honey (or vegan preference)

Heat the water to boiling. Remove from the stove top and steep the tea bags for about 4 minutes. Let cool (to warm) for about half an hour and add the lemon and honey. (Completely cool if you are using the tea to make green tea ice cubes!)

Tip: Honey has antibacterial properties and is very healthful for you. Heat damages honey so to reap these benefits, be sure to add honey to warm drinks and dishes, and not hot!

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My Favorite, Healthful Spring Scents

The problem is I love to have yummy scents in the house and this used to be candles. What happens with that is I don’t like the chemicals and toxicity in candles. I know lots of people feel this way and they opt for candles instead of nothing.

Well, opt for candles no more! Use essential oils instead! I love to use my diffuser for delicious, fresh scents in the house. I also love that you can have the smells you want, no matter what time of year it is.

For most of you, Spring is here and the days are still cool but the green, lush life of the earth is growing back. For me, here in South Florida, summer is here and the cool Spring temps I love have since passed. But, that doesn’t mean I cannot enjoy the scents of Spring, and I fully intend to. Here are some of my favorite Spring blends:

Refreshing Morning

Lime. Orange, and Grapefruit (2 drops each)

This citrus scent is light and fresh. It helps wake you up and focus on the morning. I love this combination and you will, too.

Spring Has Sprung

Eucalyptus, Orange and Lemongrass (1 drop each)

This scent has a little punch with the minty Eucalyptus and the two citrus’. I love how the oils combine creating a one-of-a-kind scent.

Light and Airy

Lavender and Lemon (1 drop each)

I love the earthy scent of Lavender with the “bright” and light lemon. Also, the lavender is calming and the lemon is great for your immune system making this diffuser blend awesome and super healthful.

Go here to see my five favorite oil blends! What are your favorite Spring scented blends? I love oils as a part of my wellness and they are an important part of my wellness book, too!

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The Best Ways to Treat Your Flu- Naturally

It’s that time of year again and no one is happy about it. I’ve been lucky enough to escape getting sick so far, (thanks oils=) but I’m always ready for it.

The flu is wide-spread this year and it’s not good. I heard a stat about a week ago that 40 states were dealing with the flu spreading, in comparison with only 12 last year at this time. Yike.

And the thing is, there’s no cure for the flu! For the most part, you just have to wait it out. Sometimes the doctor is best, especially if you have an agitated case or other conditions worsening your sickness. But for the majority of us, we need to comfort ourselves until it passes. Want to do it naturally? Here’s how:

Rest

There is nothing better for the body than rest, especially if you’re sick. Rest helps your body to restore itself and build your energy back up so that you can get better, faster.

Warm Drinks with Honey and Lemon

Staying hydrated is key, so the more water, the better. Add some honey (to warm water, not hot) water and lemon, too. This will help strengthen your immune system and give you an antibacterial boost that your body needs and wants. You can also add honey and lemon, or any citrus, to tea or cold water. Sip away.

Steamy Shower

Showers are great when you’re sick. The warm water will soothe your achy body and wash the germs away. I love to add a couple drops of oils to the shower floor, too. Peppermint will help you feel less congested and more fresh. Grapefruit will awaken your senses and will help you feel more energized.

Diffuse Oils

Diffusing oils when you’re sick can only help. No Sick is a great blend to help you feel well. 1 drop oregano and 1 drop thieves plus water and you’re good to go. I also love lemon and lavender because the lemon is so healthful and the lavender is calming.

The flu is the worst so I hope you and yours are escaping its wrath this year, but if you’re not, these tips will help. The flu season will be over soon enough so until then, stay well!

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If it Doesn’t Feel Like Fall, Then Make it Smell Like Fall

We all know how I miss the Fall, so I won’t linger on that point. But rather, share how to enjoy what I can of the season.

Blogging helps keep me stay seasonal, because it’s the date and not the weather that truly denotes time. So with that being said, one of my favorite ways to enjoy the Fall, is to smell it!

Essential Oil Blends are great for so many things and diffusing them throughout the day is the best! My favorite Fall blend is called “Fall Immunity” and these are all top picks in my house:

Fragrant Fall Blends

Cider

4 Tangerine
3 Cinnamon
3 Ginger

Pumpkin Pie

5 Cinnamon
1 Clove
1 Nutmeg

Fall Immunity

1 Tangerine
1 Lemon
1 Peppermint
1 Cinnamon

Off to Camp

3 Idaho Blue Spruce
2 Ylang Ylang
2 Tangerine

Tangerine Spice

5 Tangerine
1 Cinnamon
1 Nutmeg

What are some of your favorite blends? Do you diffuse often in your house? There are some great winter blends that I can’t wait to use either, so watch for those come this winter season!

If you’re interested in Young Living Oils, leave a comment and I would be happy to help you.

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Essential Oil Lovers, Be Careful Using Oils This Summer Season

Essential oils came into my life and I’ve loved them ever since. I use oils for my allergies, my face, to prevent sickness, and so much more!

Essential Oils for the Summer

Essential oils are great for summertime use. Tea tree oil wards off bugs and Copaiba is soothing and restorative after too much time in the sun.

Be Careful With These Essential Oils in the Summer

But please, whatever you do, don’t oil up with anything citrus during the summer! Oils like Lemon, Grapefruit, Lime, Orange, Coriander, and even Ginger are photo sensitive. Wearing these oils in the sunshine can and will burn you. Don’t do it.

Still want the great effects of these oils? Use them at night! If you end your day with light sensitive oils you reap the benefits without any negative side effects.

Use oils on skin areas not prone to constant sunlight. This is the safest way to protect yourself and your skin.

My Favorite Essential Oils For The Summer

In the diffuser, grapefruit and lime create a light summer scent. Lemon and Lavender is a fresh, calming scent too.
Tea tree keeps the bugs away as does Lavender.
Did you get a little too much sun? Use oils like Copaiba, Lavender, and Frankincense soothe and protect you skin.

Essential oils are great year around but it’s important to pay attention to what oils you’re using and when.

Want to order oils through me? My Young Living member number is 3682018. Leave any questions in the comments and happy oiling!

Disclaimer: I use Young Living Essential Oils and based on my research, I believe these are the best, safest and most pure oils on the market. PLEASE do your own research and determine which oils are best for you and your family.

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Honey Lemon Green Tea

No matter your job, where you work, or how active you are, at some point during the day you think to yourself, “I’m a little tired,” or you simply hit a slump.

Then what? I like to have a quick walk or get up and do something else for a bit. Hopefully you choose a healthy and natural way to perk up and don’t automatically grab that energy drink or soda.

But for a little bit of a kick, go healthful and natural and try green tea! Not only does this drink increase your metabolism but with the added honey and lemon, it boosts your immune system too.

For one cup, steep a green tea bag and (when warm and NOT hot) add a teaspoon of honey and a squeeze of lemon. A dash of cinnamon is yummy too.

Or you can make a huge batch and keep it in the fridge for an easy to grab and healthy afternoon pick-me-up.

Honey Lemon Green Tea

16 cups of water
16 organic green tea bags
3 lemons, juiced
1/4 cup raw unfiltered honey (or vegan preference)

Heat the water to boiling. Remove from the stove top and steep the tea bags for about 5 minutes. Let cool (to warm) for about half an hour and add the lemon and honey.

Tip: Honey has antibacterial properties and is very healthful for you. Heat damages honey so to reap these benefits, be sure to add honey to warm drinks dishes and not hot.

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Cinnamon Applesauce

Growing up, we had an apple tree and a pear tree. We also had a vegetable garden that I could only ever dream of (so far:) My mom made almost everything from scratch and her pear sauce is the best. Sweet and lightly spiced, it’s always one of my favorites.

I love a homemade applesauce too and this recipe couldn’t be more delicious or easy. Just chop the apples, add the ingredients, and it practically makes itself! Warm or cold, try this applesauce for a delicious treat.

Cinnamon Applesauce

6 organic red delicious apples, cored and chopped
3 tablespoons honey (or vegan preference)
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice

Add the ingredients to a medium sized sauce pan on medium heat. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a smoother texture, blend the mixture. Serve warm or cold and enjoy!

Tip: I blend 1/2 the mixture and add it to the rest for a chunkier applesauce=)

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