Spearmint, Tangerine & Lime Spotlight

Three of my fav oils to use in the diffuser together… read more about why these 3 oils are a beautiful combo to uplift the mood, instill confidence, creativity and feeling grateful for life along with so many more uses! Check them out!

For my fellow ADHD Moms… these oils have been truly a gift from god to support our emotional health and physical health! Tangerine is one of our son’s fav’s that sits beside his bed! He and I are very much alike… the citrus oils are very calming for us!

Spearmint has been used for centuries for digestive issues. More gentle than Peppermint, it’s milder to use for children and those with sensitive skin. It’s beautiful diffused to uplift mood and for an increased sense of focus, and one drop on a toothbrush is amazing for kissable breath! Add a drop to any dessert, drink, or salad dressing for flavouring and to promote digestion. Energetically, Spearmint is the Oil of Confident Speech, and inspires clarity of thought and verbal expression. And it’s the perfect Get Out of Your Brain oil, helping you to get off the spinning wheel of your brain so higher thoughts can flow!!

Emotionally Spearmint is the Oil of Confident Speech. To support feelings of confidence, articulate speech, clarity and courage.

Here’s a DIY recipe from dōTERRA for you:
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-tangerine-spearmint-garbage-disposal-refreshers

and a delicious COOKIE RECIPE!
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipe-spearmint-chocolate-chip-cookies

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Tangerine has a long history of use in Chinese culture and herbal health practices. The essential oil supports healthy digestion and metabolism. Tangerine has a sweet, tangy aroma, similar to other citrus oils, that is uplifting. It is known for its cleansing properties, and for supporting a healthy immune and respiratory system. Tangerine essential oil can be used to help soothe anxious feelings and manage stress. A popular and flavorful addition to desserts and drinks—from water to fruit smoothies—Tangerine can be used in any recipe calling for citrus fruits. Energetically, Tangerine teaches that it is safe to look behind you at your past and to face any wounds or traumas. Tangerine supports us in forgiveness, acceptance, and empowerment, and helps us to own who we are today.

Emotionally Tangerine is The Oil of Cheer and Creativity. Supporting positive properties of feeling cheerful, fun, abundantly creative, spontaneous, enjoying life, lighthearted, joyful and optimistic.

**Like most Citrus oils, Tangerine can increase sensitivity to sun when applied topically for up to 12 hours. Use with caution in direct sunlight.**

Uses:

Apply to flex points or abdomen to promote feelings of happiness
Combine one drop with ¼ cup of sea salt for a spa-like bath
Apply topically to wrists and neck for an uplifting, energizing aroma
Add two to three drops as a flavoring in dessert recipes
Add one to two drops in water, smoothies, teas, or lemonade for flavouring
Diffuse for a soothing and relaxing aroma
Use in an all-purpose spray to cleanse and purify surfaces
To energize and uplift mood, place 1–2 drops in the palm of your hand, rub together, and cup over the nose and mouth for 30 seconds or diffuse throughout the room

Here’s a refreshing recipe for punch for you from dōTERRA:
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipe-tangerine-paradise-punch

and a delicious fruit dip recipe!
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/brochures-magazines-living-fall-2013-tangerine-fruit-dip

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Lime oil is a staple in my home. Cold pressed from the peel of the limes, dōTERRA Lime oil has a very high Limonene content that makes it perfect for both internal cleansing and environmental cleansing. Lime, like all of the citrus oils, is very uplifting to our mood, and helps promote a sense of focus, emotional balance, and joy. We regularly blend Lime and White Fir or Douglas Fir with coconut oil and apply them topically to the chest and back whenever someone in our home has a cough or cold. Diffusing that same blend is also brilliant for respiratory support. Energetically, Lime imbues the soul with a zest for life, and elevates the heart when its been weighed down by grief or disappointment. Lime also teaches us to compromise when we are having trouble working with others and feel the need to “win”, helping us to work in harmony and share our gifts freely in relationship.

Emotionally Lime is the Oil of Zest for Life. Supporting positive feelings of courage, emotionally safe, engaged, revitalized, grateful for the gift of life and determined!

**Like most Citrus oils, Tangerine can increase sensitivity to sun when applied topically for up to 12 hours. Use with caution in direct sunlight.**

Here’s a great recipe from dōTERRA for making Lime Raspberry Water:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-ulLSLUBcU

and a beautiful DIY sugar scrub recipe for you!
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-strawberry-lime-sugar-scrub

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Its All About Perspective

It’s all about perspective…

Yes life can become very overwhelming at times when you look at the big picture…

However when you bring it back, take it down and focus on what is manageable… it can have a purpose and be very beautiful!

In everyone’s life there are weeds and flowers.

Its choosing what you see, what you will focus your energy on and why!
One example is our yard.

Yes we have an abundance of weeds… But really the true beauty we have right now – in any area of our life – is its here for a reason.

Give in to those moments of overwhelm to renew and move forward. We are focusing our energy on where it needs to be right now… the rest will come! 💞

#alwaysbegrateful #restandrenew #ouroilylife #perspective #momlife #adhdmom #pcosmom #grateful #beyou #nogreenthumb #ihaveacreativeeye

Serenity & Lavender Product Spotlight

Two oils that are a must have in any home… especially for living the ADHD Lifestyle like we do!

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All things calming, relaxing and also great for headaches, muscle aches and pains, arthritis, skin, coughs and colds!

In our home we use serenity almost every single night either in the diffuser or for back massages (for the kids or us!) to help calm and relax the mind for a restful sleep!

Lavender is the Oil of Communication. It is a beautiful oil for supporting you to feel more positive feelings of open communication, relaxed, expressive, emotional honesty and heard.

Serenity is the Oil of Tranquility, with a powerful effect on the heart and mind to shift from tightly wound, into release and calm.

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If you would like to order these oils retail please go HERE !

For the best pricing…. if you do not yet have a doTERRA membership please Get Started HERE! If you need assistance there is more info here or please email me!

If you are one of my customers be sure to join our Facebook educational and support group!

Commit to the Process

So many times in life its the process that freaks us out vs the change itself.

Many of us are driven by our emotions and those around us.

Change is difficult, however at the same time freeing.

Mental health is something Ive personally been challenged with in the past. Actually, in truth, all of us have. Its using the tools we have available to us to assist through the process, regardless what it may be, to make the process as positive as possible.

Whatever challenge you may be facing in life – mentally or physically. Whether its renovating, moving, loosing weight, starting a family, health issues, mental health, physical health, financial, friendship, marriage, employment…

By committing to the process, brings the right mind set to you mentally. By taking care of yourself and eating healthy you are supporting the process physically. From my experience these are two of the most important factors.

One way I support my mental health is with my oils. A tool that sometimes I am too wrapped up in life, to see the gold mine hanging on my wall. Literally drops can change a person’s life in any situation.

Tonight I followed my intuition – something that has blossomed since bringing these high vibe oils into our home. These are what I randomly selected…

Geranium – The Oil of Love & Trust
Supporting negative emotions of feeling abandoned, loss, distrusting, unforgiving, unloving, disheartened, heavyhearted and grieving. To bring you up to feeling emotional healing, empathetic, trusting, forgiving, gentle, loving, tolerant and open.

Ginger – The Oil of Empowerment
Supporting negative emotions of victim mentality, powerless, unwilling to take responsibility, defeated, not present, stuck and blaming others. To bring you up to feeling empowered, committed, capable, purposeful and accountable.

Litsea – The Oil of Manifestation
Supporting negative emotions of self-doubt, criticism, stifled, fear of rejection, relying on exernal confirmation, distracted, blocked and limited. To bring you up to feeling inspired, intuitive, aligned, receptive, manifesting, trust of inner voice, clarity and open to possibilities.

Copaiba – The Oil of Unveiling
Supporting negative emotions of shameful, guilty, regretful, self-loathing, less than, unworthy, suppressed emotions and rebelling. To bring you up to feeling worthy, self-aware, clarity, forgiven, redefinition of self and purposeful existence.

Grapefruit – The Oil of Honoring the Body
Supporting negative emotions of body shame, obsession with food or dieting, eating issues, distorted self image and hiding. To bring you up to feeling respectful or physical needs, body acceptance, nourished and healthy relationship with food.

No matter what you may be going through mentally or physically, these oils can help. How do I know? Because they have helped me in so many ways in my life. My own mental health has been thriving because I have committed to the process of living a healthy life, in turn has benefited me physically as well. Use the tools. Commit to the process.

A break in the mama routine!

As I was in the kitchen making “dinner” I was thinking about how awesome it is for the kids to have extra time with their grandparents while we can truly enjoy a vacation from parental responsibilities and just BE in whatever way we need.

Including letting the few dishes and laundry wait a day.

Yesterday afternoon I purged and decluttered in the old kitchen. Last night it was listening to a couple calls and creative growth. Sitting and chatting for hours with my hubby about life. The afternoon and evening enjoying just being together with no schedule or worry… yes being a mom is worrysome!

Then it hit me… if I want to be living a real simple life I need to stop making it feel so complicated.

There is nothing wrong with having a lazy mom day and being 100% ok with that. Even when the kids are around. Chances are they need a ‘break’ too to relax the mind and body!

Before making my late dinner I flipped the laundry over, that I put in yesterday and forgot about! Whoops lol but thankfully they still smell great with my detergent and vinegar! It also reminded me of how having less is so much more! While going through boxes yesterday from when the basement flooded I found a bunch of sheets and towels… that we haven’t missed in a year. I happily donated more than half and will be passing on more! Just because its our “stuff” we don’t need it.

Laundry and dishes can completely overwhelm me. Its visually and physically constricting. Less is more. Less stuff means less to wash.

I miss my kids like crazy but I am thankful for this mini staycation with my hubby in between work 😉! So I will completely enjoy my downtime and get back into mama routine soon enough!

A Cardinal Tapping At My Window

One morming last week as I was waking for day, I was laying in bed reflecting on life. I was laying peaceful and heard a tap in our living room. Followed by another tap and then another.

I walked out to our living room and saw a mama cardinal sitting on a chair on our deck. She flew up to the window again a few more times. The daddy cardinal arrived and they sat enjoying the morning light and then flew off.

Ive seen this pair a few times now.

That same morning I felt a fire light up in my belly to share my beliefs about taking a quick fix or truly making a lifestyle shift… I shared it confidently in Instagram and FB before getting started in my work day.

Cardinals are a beautiful reminder of a loved one who has passed. They also have another meaning as well. Later in my day I looked it up! Check it out…

CARDINAL

Omens and divinatory meaning: Examine the areas of your life in which you are, or should be, a leader. Is your confidence shaky? The cardinal tells you that you can handle it, and to believe in yourself. It is important to be proud of yourself for your abilities or for the things you have achieved. The cardinal’s bright red feathers and cheerful song call attention to him wherever he goes. If you see a cardinal, it may be telling you to stand up, lift your head high, and take pride in yourself.

Accept compliments that come your way, and acknowledge your achievements. The cardinal’s bright red plumage also calls you to open yourself to creative energy. Have you been feeling blocked or dull lately? Are you looking for a new way to express yourself? Call on the cardinal to help you open up and get your creativity flowing again. The red feathers link it with fire, the element of activity, vitality, and passion. If you are feeling lethargic, the cardinal may lend you its energy to help you get back on your feet. Likewise, it can be a good bird with whom to work if you are struggling to handle depression. If you are having difficulty dealing with anger, however, seeing a cardinal may remind you to take a step or two back.

Red is the color of the root chakra, the energy center associated with stability, survival, and security, and feeling unsettled in any of these areas may be influencing your anger issue. Examine the areas of your life connected to these subjects for clues to the source of your emotional state, and move to make them better.

I find this incredibly interesting as this does fit into my life right now and the new shift I am making. The fire I felt that morning to confidently share.

This also got me curious. For a while now we’ve had Doves on our property. They aren’t what I consider “normal” birds you would get a feeder, but they are unique and I love listening to them.

A few weeks ago I had a similar experience enjoying listenting to them at our family cottage. So I had to check out the meaning of doves!

DOVE

Omens and divinatory meaning: Doves call you to regain your serenity. Do you feel off balance, or out of step with the world? Are you harried or frazzled? The dove reminds you to take a deep breath and release all your tension and stress.

The dove also urges you to look at your relationships with your partner(s), romantic, work related, or otherwise. Are you in harmony with them? Is there friction? Reach out and smooth over any rough spots. Seeing a dove may be an omen of a new relationship, or a shift in an existing one.

Doves are also associated with purity and innocence. Do you feel as if life has jaded you? Try to recapture a sense of innocence, of wonder and love for the world around you.

Operating constantly with a cynical worldview is exhausting. In a situation that is frustrating or upsetting to you, a dove may be encouraging you to wipe the slate clean and start again. As a symbol of the Holy Spirit, the dove is associated with the mystical fifth element of spirit. Let your sighting of a dove remind you to reconnect with the spiritual aspect of your life; accept it as a blessing.

These are incredible. We’ve been feeling the shift for a few years now. Its really interesting and so intriguing at how the universe turns each page of our life. Also a beautiful reminder of always reaching up to be the best person we can be, always growing, always learning! 💞

How did you get skinny?!

Someone asked me this the other day.
A few years ago this would have made me smile because for years I wanted to be “skinny”!

But Im NOT skinny.
I AM HEALTHY AND STRONG!

How?
I did the WORK!

Sure there are lots of fad diets and drinks out there that give immediate results…

As much as I would have loved immediate results… I knew in my heart I couldn’t reach for another FAD weightloss program.

I knew I needed the right mindset to make a LIFESTYLE shift!

Healthy food, natural cleaning options, natural mental and physical health care, natural self care, whole food holistic vitamins and minerals, water, yoga… and yes with balance I still enjoy my wine!

If you want immediate change you know the variety of options out there…

If you want true lasting results… DO THE WORK!

Make the shift in your life and achieve true results that last!!!

Im now 18 months later since making the choice to COMMIT! To choosing health and healing for my gut, mind and body! The 40lbs are still OFF and I continue to gain strength every single day!

What started exactly 4 years ago with oils being delivered to our home…. has come full circle for me to SEEING AND FEELING the results of choosing to do the work! Choosing to LIVE a healthier and happier life! Best of all… an amazing role model to our two beautiful children! I chose to DO THE WORK because I simply felt gross, zero energy, was in pain all the time, wasn’t sleeping well, my gut health wasn’t the greatest (and hadn’t been since high school).

DO THE WORK – Put yourself 1st by making your health and life PRIORITY #1!

(With real life end of school happening at my front door hahaha

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Not The Odd One Out

I was compelled to choose better.

Better than what was the current “norm” for us.

Going against the grain of “normal everyday life” to create our new reality.

As we are into the summer I am reminded of how important routine and high vibe is important for our family’s health. How stimulation can be absolutely exhausting, even when it is fun. The absolute importance of having downtime to recharge and refresh. Being ok with pulling inward even for a little bit. Sometimes children do not know how to ask for this time.

I love my life, but some days they are really tough. I continually learn how to be a better person, mom, wife, that also makes me a better daughter, sister, friend, grand daughter, niece, aunt, every single day.

It feels really emotionally hard some days.

I think about how much things have changed even just in my own lifetime and realize without this shift in our world our mental and physical health will continually decline.

Regardless of how “hard” this may feel some days, I am doing this for our betterment. For our health. I went on the search for something “natural” to help my boy who I knew in my heart had ADHD and was struggling.

What I have learned and continue learning daily is how this lifestyle can help him in having a happier life, my own health as well as my husband and daughter’s have also increased and are the best our health has been in years.

So its worth it. Its worth the “work”. Its worth the shift and learning new ways.

Ive learned this is a big purpose in my life. I see how our life has improved and continues to daily. So I will do the work. I will continue educating my kids on why and how they can live a happier life by being healthier and choosing healthy options. Yes for the most part still this means going against the “norm”. Reassuring the kids that its OK to do this – to follow your heart. That just because its not what he or she is doing – we can make our own choices and do not have to explain a thing to anyone else!

SUGAR. The amount of sugar in so many drinks and foods – many of which are marketed towards children to make them look fun and like something they should be wanting or buying. I also understand many parents and children reading this will roll their eyes… thats ok because they aren’t ready so kindly move on. I am ready for this shift in our life and I am proud.

This is the truth of the matter…

HEALTH NEWS

Toddlers Are Eating More Sugar Than What’s Recommended for Some Adults

There is no reason for me to feel like the “odd one out” when this is the lifestyle we choose to live. We are living in alignment to our belief’s. That knowing deep down that I am proud of myself and our family for the changes we have made and how much better we feel. That being confident in my decision and choosing to follow those belief’s no matter what anyone else does or says is being in power of my life.

High amounts of sugar drastically impact our mental and physical health. How do I know, because Ive experienced it myself and in my family.
And its a very real world problem with children.

We are all given this journey called life and all of these experiences for a reason. A reason that sometimes is very unclear. A mountain that feels like its continually growing as you attempt to climb it. But there is a reason. There is a reason we are each given the life experiences we are faced with. To become better and not bitter. To open our hearts and minds and grow. Regardless of what he is doing or she says, what they eat and drink or how late they stay up. Every single person makes the choices that are right for their life. When we are parents we guide our children to make empowered decisions to positively affect their life. To be proud of how we choose to live. Not feeling like we need to explain to anyone the choices we make.

These are right for us. We thrive as individuals and as a family.

My purpose is to share our ADHD Lifestyle Journey of how making choices of health can be not only a way to feel better but also be empowered. As we learn, our children learn, as our children learn we also learn. We all learn new, better ways every single day!

Be a part of the change! For the better.

Not the odd one out, I just chose to step up into my own direction.

I would love to connect with other ADHD Mom’s and their families who have chosen to support and live life more naturally!

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(Photo by Pamela Zmija – Gobles Grove – June 2018)

Hey Moms you like to save money, right?!

What if you could also feel confident in the products you use in your home and with your children, while improving your health at the same time! Oh and smelling great!

I want to keep this as simple as possible – it makes life so much easier! ;)
So here’s the real deal.

I can offer you oils 3 ways – Retail, Wholesale and become a Wellness Advocate.

All you have to do for either is to be into improving your emotional and physical health with oils and then use them!

YOU HAVE THE OPTION to choose how you purchase and if you want to do the business!

Let me help by breaking it down for you… its much easier to ‘get’ ;)

Why is it important to purchase your oils directly through a Wellness Advocate?
Let me share my reasons…

What is a Wellness Advocate?
I am an independent product consultant and I sell doTERRA Essential Oils and products through my own health and wellness business. When you choose to purchase your oils from me I am able to offer you…
Relationship & Education – Every single person I help to bring oils into their lives receive support and education. Relationships are important and valued by me so rest assured you will be in the company of friends.
Assured Quality – Purchasing your oils retail or wholesale through a wellness advocate means your oils come directly through one of our warehouses. Meaning the oil quality is guaranteed and backed up by being able to look up the lot number to see the batch testing.
Real Life Experience – By using the oils in our home for our first option of natural health care, personal care, cleaning, cooking etc we can share of our own experiences and growing library of knowledge.
Supporting Friends & Community – A real person you know and trust earns money which flows into their community while also helping others all over the world together to be the change the people and environment all over the world need!

Check out these differences. The real deal – if you really want to make a shift in your home you will want to be a wholesale customer to save 25% on everything you buy. Really want to make a shift in your life – I have additional awesome perks so be sure to get in contact! :)

Wholesale Customer & Wellness Advocate Comparison

Retail Customers

Enjoy doTERRA products at retail prices

Wholesale Customers

Product Discounts: 25% off retail prices
Loyalty Reward Points: Option to receive 10–30% of orders back in points redeemable for free product
Shipping Reward Points: Option to receive the cost of your shipping back in points redeemable for free product
Free Product: Place a monthly order over 125 PV and receive the free product of the month
Renewal Fee “Covered”: After becoming a Wholesale Member, the yearly renewal fee for a wholesale membership is $25.00usd or $30.00 cdn. This renewal fee comes with a free bottle of Peppermint, one of the most popular oils dōTERRA offers, a retail value of $27.33.

Wellness Advocates

Bonuses & Compensation: dōTERRA provides a business opportunity for those interested in creating an income
Personal Website: Receive a personal website that can be used if you would like to share essential oils with others

Plus, all Wholesale Customer benefits:

- Product Discounts: 25% off retail prices
- Loyalty Reward Points: Option to receive 10–30% of orders back in points redeemable for free product
- Shipping Reward Points: Option to receive the cost of your shipping back in points redeemable for free product
- Free Product: Place a monthly order over 125 PV and receive the free product of the month
- Renewal Fee “Covered”: After becoming a Wholesale Member, the yearly renewal fee for a wholesale membership is $25.00. This renewal fee comes with a free bottle of Peppermint, one of the most popular oils dōTERRA offers, a retail value of $27.33.

(Source – https://www.doterra.com/US/en/wholesale-customer-wellness-advocate-comparison)

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The Power of Forgiveness

Its not about them… its 100% about YOU!

I used to be a firm believer that forgiving someone gave them power over me, that what they did didn’t matter…

Its actually the complete opposite.

When you allow yourself to be set free by the power of forgiveness you gain so much more in your life.

I know I have.

But its a constant work in progress…

Life lessons can sometimes really shake us, make us stop and think. Its easy to fall into thinking ‘Why Me’ when we can move further by thinking “Why did this happen FOR me!?’.

I used to think I needed apologies. Apologies Ive never gotten. Many I probably never will.

Its incredible how deep feelings can be buried. Without even realizing you’ve pushed them down and even shocking the little things that can surface when you begin to dig deep into personal development.

I faced the darkness, to come into the light.

By just being ME!

To all the sh*t thats happened in my past… to all the people I used to think I needed apologies from – THANK YOU!

Because of my years of… growth – I am the stronger, confident, successful woman I am today! And that really Ive always been. I just had to push a little harder to grow beyond the fertilizer.

By loving myself and my life so much to shine bright knowing my true value, worth and beauty complete and whole heartily.

Forgiveness is a powerful gift you can give yourself.

A work in progress that is supported with fueling my body with healthy foods, lots of water, getting more sleep, meditation, tapping, yoga, my beautiful oils for my emotional and physical health, whole food supplements, working with a beautiful personal coach, energy work and being surrounded by like minded people who continue to lift higher.

“It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.”

(yes… even when you think they aren’t worth it!)

Wholesale Customer & Wellness Advocate Comparison

Retail Customers

Wholesale Customers

Wellness Advocates

Your Life As Art Photography by Pam