Stay BUG Free This Summer! | doTERRA Essential Oils

Last summer our family enjoyed a bug free year with this powerful blend from doTERRA – Terra Shield!

This blend powerfully repels mosquitoes as well as other pesky bugs! Its so powerful that we put a few drops in a diffuser, put the diffuser on the table and we were completely bug free!!!

The doTERRA Terra Shield Blend is completely natural… “when it comes to outdoor protection, no defense is better than Mother Nature’s offerings.”

An excerpt from doTERRA’s website…

TerraShield Outdoor Blend contains powerful essential oils and other plant oils known to provide outdoor protection in a natural, safe way. This newly updated formula contains a select blend of essential oils including Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Catnip, Lemon Eucalyptus, Litsea, Arborvitae, Nootka, and Vanilla Bean Absolute—all of which possess specific chemical compounds known to protect against environmental annoyances.

With this safe option for ourselves, children, pets and our home we can rest assured that we have made the right choice for our family! This is all we use in our home, no more chemically filled repellents! Interested in learning more? Drop me a line and lets chat!

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Why Everyone Needs The Top 10 Essential Oils In Their Home

doTERRA has their top 10 oils in a couple convenient starter kits as a great base for getting started with Essential Oils in your home and on the go!

These 10 oils provide a great base to get started transforming your life naturally with the use of these essential oils for our moods, first aid, cleaning and so much more! Give the gift of health and wellness to yourself and your loved ones!

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100 Uses for our Ten Most Popular Oils and Blends

These are just SOME of the way you can use these amazing little bottles of goodness for yourself and in your home!! For more information or to learn how to get one of these kits for yourself there are a couple ways to contact me! Click on the Contact Me page at the top :)

Lemon Essential Oil Ideas
1. Soothe an irritated throat, layer Frankincense and Lemon over the throat area or take a drop of Lemon in a small amount of raw honey (not suitable for children under 1).
2. Diffuse lemon to neutralize odours. Got a house full of stinky sports players? Lemon is your friend. You can also use a few drops on cotton balls and place in your fridge, in shoes, wherever you want to get rid of nasty smells.
3. Lemon, like all citrus oils, is very uplifting and also promotes positive mood and cognitive ability, a great one to diffuse at your desk. You could also add a drop or two of peppermint to keep you alert.
4. Flavour boost, our oils are beyond food grade. You could add a drop of Lemon essential oil anytime you are cooking with lemon juice (Salmon on the BBQ, Lemon meringue pie, Hummus, Avo Smash, Lemon zest etc) to give it a deeper, more rich flavour. You could also add a drop or two to tea or a smoothie. Lemon naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion, you could also use a drop in water and it won’t strip the enamel off your teeth!
5. Add a couple drops of Lemon essential oil to your dishwater or to the rinse section of your dishwasher. Lemon is amazing at cutting through grease and grime and will leave your glassware sparkling.
6. Make an All Purpose Cleaning Spray. In a glass bottle with a spray trigger add a quarter cup of Vinegar and 30 drops of your choice of essential oils, any Citrus oil like Lemon will make a great cleaner, you could also add a squirt of the cleaner concentrate, shake, spray and wipe. Clove oil is a great mould killer!
7. Remove sticky labels with lemon essential oil! Simply add a few drops of the oil to the label, wait a minute or so and it will peel right off.
8. Make your own natural wood polish using olive oil and Lemon or Wild Orange essential oil.
9. Lemon promotes a healthy respiratory function Try diffusing two drops Lemon, two drops Peppermint and two drops Lavender for a great seasonal relief blend.
10. Use lemon essential oil in a spray bottle with water to keep fruit fresh until serving. It will also add a nice zesty flavour!

Peppermint Essential Oil Ideas
1. First things first, add to anything you bake with chocolate: brownies, chocolate, cake, hot chocolate!
2. Get rid of stinky breath, take a drop of Peppermint essential oil in water and swish around your mouth and spit, if you are on the road you can also literally just put a drop in your mouth and move it around with your tongue, it is FIERCE.
3. Peppermint makes a fantastic respiratory and sinus support. You could take a drop on your thumb, put it on the roof of your mouth and inhale deeply, diffuse or even just smell it straight from the bottle.
4. Peppermint is a fantastic oil to cool you down. In summer when it’s super humid and disgusting here in Queensland I love making a spray bottle with water and a few drops of peppermint oil and spraying my face (eyes closed), back of my neck, hair, arms, legs and especially my feet.
5. Foot soak time!!! A few drops of peppermint essential oil and some Epsom salts in a little foot bath, BLISS!!!
6. Diffuse Peppermint and Wild Orange to keep you alert and focused on the task at hand.
7. Try making this Whipped Peppermint Foot Lotion

What You Need:
1 teaspoon beeswax
2 tablespoons cocoa butter
4 tablespoons shea butter
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
2 tablespoons Fractionated Coconut Oil
5 drops Peppermint essential oil
5 drops Melaleuca essential oil

Directions:
a. In a small glass container, combine all ingredients except essential oils. Place in saucepan with 1-1.5 inches of boiling water.
b. Stir ingredients until combined (around 5-10 minutes). Note: Use a popsicle stick for easy cleanup.
c. Once melted, remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes.
d. Add essential oils and stir.
e. Let mixture come to a solid. To quicken the process, place in refrigerator.
f. Once solid, use an electric mixer to whip the lotion. Gradually come to high speed and whip for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
g. Place into container. To use, rub on heels to help soften and soothe them. For the best results, add a generous amount to feet with socks before you go to sleep.

8. Ease tension. Apply lavender and peppermint diluted to neck and forehead to ease the pressure.
9. Try making your own toothpaste! Use equal parts of bicarb soda and Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, add ten drops of peppermint, stir and store in a glass jar, minty fresh and no nasty chemicals.
10. Tummy Calmer, take a drop of peppermint oil and dilute with fractionated coconut oil and rub clockwise on your tummy.

Respiratory Blend Ideas – Breathe / Easy Air
(Blend of Laurel, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lemon, Cardamom and more)

1. Support seasonal respiratory discomfort and sleep easy. Use a few drops in the diffuser by the bed.
2. Make a chest, foot and back rub to support the respiratory system. Use between 1-5 drops of the blend to 10ml carrier depending on age. Keep in a roller bottle for easy application.
3. Put a drop of this blend and a drop of Wintergreen in a sink full of hot water with a towel over your head, breathe deeply.
4. Make up a nasal inhaler or take with you on cotton balls or even just breathe in straight from the bottle!
5. Experiencing anxious feelings or claustrophobic? Or like there’s no air? Use this blend, it will literally help you breathe!!
6. Diffusing is great, but when you don’t have a diffuser handy, simply add a drop of both this blend and Frankincense into the palm of your hand. Then, make a fist with a small opening over the oils and breathe in through your fist. This simple technique does wonders!
7. Boost your brain power!! The Respiratory Blend contains Eucalyptus essential oil which is known to help stimulate mental activity and wake up your mind. The powerfully beneficial oils of Peppermint, Lemon, and Melaleuca are all included and are perfect if you are feeling under the weather.
8. Place a few drops on a pillow for those that don’t want the oil applied to them (I’m thinking whimpering child or skeptical other half!).
9. Make a tight, dank space more breathable and light by diffusing this blend.
10. Apply to your chest, back and legs before exercising to help invigorate your lungs!

Protective Blend Ideas – On Guard
(a blend of Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary)

1. Diffuse anytime you are concerned about what’s going around, I like to add a drop or two of Oregano and Black Pepper for extra support. Apply diluted in carrier oil to the soles of the feet and down the spine for extra immune support.
2. Add 15 drops to a cup of corn starch or baking soda. Mix, sprinkle and rake on carpet then allow it to sit for up to an hour. Then, vacuum it clean!
3. Take in capsules with olive oil or in capsule form before, during and after a plane trip to support your Immune System and ward off Environmental threats! I take with food and fat and filtered water.
4. Diffusing can work miracles, but you can also put a few drops on your car or home’s air conditioning vents to obliterate dank, stale filtered air…right from the duct!
5. Clean your bath tub!! Mix 5-6 drops with a half cup of baking soda to clean your bath tub and skip all of the harsh, bleaching chemicals.
6. Fantastic blend for dental health (it contains Clove after all!) Try swishing with a bit of water after dental work. You can also apply directly to your teeth and gums with some Coconut Oil (or add a drop to your toothpaste) to soothe irritated gums. For a clean toothbrush, store it overnight in a small glass of water with 3-5 drops. You could also try oil pulling with a tablespoon of Virgin Coconut oil and a drop or two of this blend.
7. Make your own SAFE Hand Sanitizer without carcinogenic Triclosan. Mix 5 Tablespoons aloe vera gel, 4 Tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil and 8-10 drops Protective Blend in a small squeeze bottle.
8. Clean your Oven! Caked on black oven gunk does not easily come off. Make a mix of bicarb, water, Protective Blend and Lemon essential oil and apply, then scrub off. All done and no nasty chemicals.
9. Make your own Foaming Hand Soap.
Making your own foaming hand soap is incredibly easy to make. You probably already have all the ingredients, too! You can use any empty foaming hand soap bottle you have laying around the house. Mix and match your favorite essential oils to create your own custom soap. The options are endless!

What You Need:
2 tablespoons liquid castile soap (unscented)
10-12 drops essential oils of choice
water
Directions:
Pour castile soap and Fractionated Coconut Oil into bottle.
Add essential oils.
Slowly add water into bottle making sure to leave room for the foaming pump.
Add lid, shake, and you are good to go!
When ready to use, just pump 1-2 times into hands and wash with warm water.

10. Soak cut apples in filtered water with a drop or two of the Protective Blend for an Immune Boosting snack.

Lavender Essential Oil Ideas
1. Make some playdough for the kids, try purple and add some Lavender, Orange and some Wild Orange, Green or Blue with some Balance, they will get the calming effects of the oils while they play!
2. Diffuse with a few drops of Vetiver and Marjoram to help with the transition to the land of deep sleep. Another great sleep diffuser blend is Lavender and Wild Orange or Lavender with Wild Orange and Cedarwood!
3. Give the kids a lavender foot massage in carrier oil to calm them down in the evening, pop a drop or two on their pillows.
4. Calm down after a tense day, add a cup of Epsom salts to the bath with a few drops of Lavender.
5. After a long day on your feet rub Lavender and Lemongrass diluted on your feet and legs. It will help soothe sore muscles and fully rest.
6. Soothe a sore babies bum, mix lavender and geranium in coconut oil and use at change time. You can also make your own chemical free baby wipes with cloth wipes or paper roll, coconut oil, essential oils (just a drop of each) and water.
7. The next time someone doesn’t realize the iron or pan is still hot; apply Lavender oil to the affected area to soothe skin irritation, relieve redness and ease swelling. Also works great for soothing irritated bites!
8. Homemade Aftershave. Use after shaving to soothe and soften skin and to lessen the redness and burning caused by razor burn.
9. Take The “Ouch” Out. One drop of Lavender will help relieve the pain and sensitivity of occasional sore gums, dry or chapped lips, occasional scrapes and abrasions, or after too much sun.
10. Clear The Mind and Soothe Emotions. Apply Lavender to the temples and back of neck to lessen the effects of stress and anxious feeling and to promote mental clarity.

Oregano Essential Oil Ideas
Firstly I just want to say BE CAREFUL, Oregano is a very hot/caustic oil, always heavily dilute for topical use and stay away from sensitive parts.

1. Concerned about the sanitary conditions of a public place you or the kids have just walked on with bare feet? Your feet absorb more than you think. Follow up by applying one drop of Oregano and Thyme, diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Happy feet.
2. Apply to warts, surround the area with Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply a drop of Oregano Oil every day for at least a week.
3. Bring the flavour of Italy into your cooking, add a drop to your big batch of Bolognese on the stove (a drop of Basil and Rosemary are also divine additions and bring so much flavour!!) Put a drop of Oregano and a drop of Basil in your veggie dip! Or, mix them both with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a savory bread dip. So yummy.
4. Support the immune system with the power of Oregano. Layer on Guard and Oregano on the soles of the feet with Fractionated Coconut Oil and/or Diffuse with the On Guard Protective blend.
5. Oregano is also a fantastic respiratory support. Diffuse a few drops with Easy Air/Breathe at night. Apply diluted down your spine.
6. Digestive Dilemmas Abated. Oregano is a key ingredient in dōTERRA’s GX Assist, for good reason! It helps create a peaceful environment that is unfriendly to ‘the unmentionables’ that tax our digestive systems.
7. Chilly in Winter? Dilute just 1 drop in a decent amount of fractionated coconut oil and massage quickly into hands and feet to help warm the body.
8. Clean and Purify surfaces with Oregano oil, you could add a few drops to Your All Purpose Cleaning Spray!
9. Target The Source of Unsightly Skin Woes. Anyone’s skin can have imperfections, bumps or feel irritated. Use sparingly! Oregano is potent. Dilute 1 drop to 2ml carrier oil for adults.
10. Oregano is one of the amazing and potent oils in the On Guard + Softgels. Take when you need extra immune support. I take with food and fat.

Digestive Blend Ideas – Digest Zen / Zen Gest
(Ginger, Peppermint, Caraway, Coriander, Anise, Tarragon, Fennel)

1. Tame a tummy. I like to have a roller on hand at all times. Dilute appropriately and give yourself, child or bub a gentle clockwise massage. So fast acting.
2. I like to take a drop in water half an hour before meals to enhance digestion!
3. Get those anxious knots in your stomach? Whip out your Digestzen.
4. Eaten something that hasn’t agreed with you all that well.. you guessed it.. Digestzen roller.
5. Feeling quesy on a trip? Try inhaling Digestzen to calm your stomach and applying it to your wrists.
6. Over indulged?? Apply Digestzen to your stomach to help ease discomfort.
7. Digestzen is great for calming an upset stomach but it’s also great for reliving head tension and sinus pressure! Dilute and apply to temples and bridge of nose.
8. Use daily to maintain healthy bowel movements.
9. Digestzen can make a great mouth rinse after a night out. Add a few drops in water and rinse well.
10. Unfamiliar Restaurant Relief. When you travel or venture out to an unfamiliar restaurant, it’s easy to have digestive distress. Prevent discomfort by taking DigestZen in a Veggie Capsule to prevent or lessen the effects of certain foods.

Deep Blue Soothing Blend Ideas
(Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Blue Tansy, German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Osmanthus, Ylang Ylang)

1. Rub diluted on muscles before and after exercise to reduce discomfort.
2. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing this blend diluted on the shoulders and neck to recover and ease muscle tension.
3. Always typing on your computer or smart phone? This blend is great for those who spend long hours typing. Just massage into the hands, fingers and wrists when needed. I like layering frankincense underneath for even more relief.
4. Massage Deep Blue diluted in carrier oil onto the growing kids’ legs before bedtime to help with occasional aches associated with growth spurts.
5. Give your other half a massage at the end of the day. This blend is fantastic for soothing tension.
6. This Soothing Blend contains blue tansy and Helichrysum which when used regularly, can help promote long term muscle, joint and bone health. It can also help promote and maintain normal inflammatory response in cells.
7. When the kids come home with a few bumps from their sports activities, apply Deep Blue to affected areas to help support localized blood flow.
8. Occasionally, muscles will cramp if they have been worked hard or are lacking the vitamins they need. For these muscle cramps, try massaging Deep Blue into the area.
9. This blend provides a cooling and warming sensation that cools joints yet warms muscles and soothes occasional joint or bone pain. Keep your runner’s knee in tip top condition with Deep Blue. Application after a long run will help soothe the joint and promote strong, healthy muscles.
10. Take this blend to your next massage and ask your therapist to use it on you (a great way to introduce the oils to them too!).

Frankincense Essential Oil Ideas
1. Calm Down. Inhale with Lavender and Peppermint and apply to neck to help calm stress and relieve tension.
2. Nourish Your Skin. Use a drop of Frankincense with 3 drops of carrier oil or dōTERRA Spa Hand and Body Lotion for beautiful, radiant looking skin. Try the Immortelle for your face. It’s divine.
3. Spread The Love. Frankincense smells wonderful and uplifts the mood. Wear it as a perfume to lift your mood and feelings of alertness.
4. Overworked Hands? Rub Frankincense on your hands after a long day of gardening or working to promote a normal inflammatory response.
5. Time To Focus. Apply 1-2 drops to your temples and the back of your neck to help improve your concentration. It’s also one of the oils in the Intune Focus Blend.
6. Nails Of Steel. Dry weather can take a toll on your nails. Try applying a drop of Frankincense to strengthen weak fingernails.
7. Goodness In A Cup. Dilute a drop of Frankincense in 1 teaspoon of honey or in a small herbal tea and take daily to maintain good health. A Calming Mood Lifter. Frankincense can be applied to the bottoms of feet to relax and calm mood swings minor to major. In fact, it has been used to calm expectant mothers during pregnancy and labor. Diffuse in the room or massage a drop onto the chest or back of the neck.
8. Cellular Vigor. Frankincense is a component of DDR Prime because it promotes healthy cellular proliferation. So, take Frankincense in a Veggie Capsule to support healthy cells in your body!
9. No More Nerves. Use Frankincense to help relieve anxious feelings and create a positive mood! Try combining Frankincense, Peppermint and Wild Orange essential oil in your hand, rub hands together, and inhale deeply. This mix will also help with the most severe need for a three o’ clock pick-me-up! These three are amazing in the diffuser together.
10. Relax And Revitalize. Soak in a warm Frankincense bath to calm the nerves or diffuse Frankincense in the bathroom while you relax in the tub.
11. Frankincense has been used for centuries for challenged skin, skin problems and nearly everything related to skin. It’s wonderful for aging skin too! Apply directly to the skin and dab the excess with a cotton ball.
12. Muscle & Soreness Relief. Use Frankincense with a cold compress after working out or on a hot day to cool down and relax. Or, use with a hot compress to soothe tired muscles or occasional cramps.
Yep I realize that was more than 10 uses, frankincense is just too awesome. I love it! When in doubt use Frank!

Tea Tree / Melaleuca Ideas
1. Say Goodbye To Razor Burn! Apply after shaving to prevent any skin irritation. You can also mix Melaleuca with a bottle of fractionated coconut oil for a great facial moisturizer. Consider also mixing with Lavender or Frankincense for added benefit.
2. Add “Oomph” To Your Lotion. Help soothe your skin by placing 1 drop of Melaleuca essential oil in your moisturizer during your morning and night skin routine. You can also apply to skin blemishes and rashes as part of a daily cleansing program.
3. Refresh Your Wash. Add a couple drops of Melaleuca to laundry detergent (I like using the On Guard Laundry Detergent or Wild Soap Nuts from Green Living Australia) to get rid of any musty smells caused by poor ventilation.
4. Baby Bottom Remedy. Mix with Fractionated Coconut Oil, Lavender, and Frankincense to make a diaper paste for baby’s irritated skin.
5. Spray your mattress with water and tea tree when you change the sheets.
6. Spray your kids’ hats and hair with water, Tea Tree and Rosemary, Pesky bugs DON’T like these oils.
7. Tea tree is great for occasional scrapes and skin irritations, so next time your child falls, whip this one out!
8. Great for nasty feet. Apply directly to the feet and toenails after practice each night and especially if you are also showering, swimming or exercising in public, high traffic areas.
9. Chemical-Free Cleaning. Dilute 8-10 drops with water in a spray bottle to clean around the house. It is great to use in damp places and in the bathroom!
10. Boost Your Immune Function. Diffuse Melaleuca or dilute and rub it on the bottom of your feet. Combine with On Guard for even more immune support.

SAFETY GUIDELINES
dōTERRA’s Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils can be used safely by your family for a variety of wellness applications. However, there are several safety guidelines that you should follow when using essential oils and essential oil products.
1. Be sure to use only 100% pure therapeutic-grade essential oils and follow all label warnings and instructions.
2. If redness or irritation occurs when using essential oils topically, apply a vegetable oil such as fractionated coconut oil or olive oil to the affected area.
3. Essential oils should not be used in the eyes, inside the ear canal, or in open wounds. In the event of accidental contact with the eye, dilute with vegetable oil NOT water.
4. Do NOT consume an essential oil internally unless labeled with a Supplement Facts box with specific dietary supplement use instructions and warnings.
5. Discontinue the use of an essential oil if you experience severe skin, stomach, or respiratory irritation or discomfort.
6. When using on children, apply a very small amount of oil to test skin or other sensitivity. Do not use oil on a child’s hand as they may transfer to their eyes or mouth.
7. Consult your physician before using essential oils if you are pregnant or under a doctor’s care or have other safety questions regarding essential oils.

It is important to remember that therapeutic-grade essential oils are highly-concentrated plant extracts and should be used with reasonable care. Consulting with someone who has experience with essential oils will make your first experience with essential oils more enjoyable and rewarding. As you learn how to use essential oils through personal experience, share your knowledge with others in a safe and responsible way and encourage others to do the same.

*These products have been approved by Health Canada and are not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Please seek advice of a health care professional where appropriate, especially if pregnant or breastfeeding.

(Information originally in a team handout for Top 100 Uses of our Top 10 Essential Oils)

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A Refreshing Twist to Spring

What amazing weather we have been so blessed with this Spring – so nice I think we fast tracked directly to summer. Even the kids have taken on the summer mind set of being ready to be done with school. The count down is on!!!

More time outside after school and work, BBQ’ing most nights – amazing for this mama because that means less dishes ;), fun in the sun and yes already sand and water!

A break in the humidity we had last week has been like an amazing refreshing twist to the Spring weather – I simply LOVE warm days and cool nights!!!

I don’t know about you, however in our house this month for the kids tends to drag O-N! Especially with the weather being so amazing they want to be out later… which doesn’t work on school nights!

Sleep is so very important for our little’s, they had a late and out of routine night last night as their dad was working late and I had an evening meeting. They are little troopers, however they do NEED their sleep!

I love being empowered to help my kids have the restful sleep that they need to have a productive last month of school and get the rest they need. Last week we were using a few different diffuser blends to assist them in calming and slowing down their brain so their bodies can rest and repair properly.

Lavender and Melissa
Comforting Blend and Grounding Blend
Lavender, Wild Orange and Cedarwood

With the beautiful growth we have already had this spring, we also like to use our Respiratory Blend in our diffuser during the night to promote clear breathing. Especially when all those birds and bees are busy outside ;) Feeling stuffy, enjoying this blend in the diffuser will help clear your airways. For little ones you can dilute the blend and apply to their feet or backs as well as enjoying in the diffuser.

Breathe or Easy Air here in Canada is a wonderfully fresh and familiar scent with Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon, Ravensara and Cardamom.

If you are a fan of Breathe or would like to know more click on the Contact Me Page above. There is a fantastic promotion currently available only until June 15th to get over $100 in free Breathe products!

As an Essential Oils Entrepreneur, Enthusiast and Natural Mom I am passionate about sharing how the oils have changed my own life and I know they will have a profound impact on yours as well. As a creative mom with two invisible illnesses, I feel like doTERRA has played a large part in me feeling like I have my life back to enjoy with my two cuties and our family!

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doTERRA Lime and Marjoram | Emotions and Health

A beautiful mentor recently told me to truly trust myself and my intuition. I LOVE my Emotions and Essential Oils book I have enjoyed so many different diffuser blends

Tonight I literally flipped through the book and the pages it landed on were the oils I would use.

Tonight I decided on the left page when I saw the one next to it I knew this was the other!

Lime, The Oil of Zest for Life.

This oil is very fresh and is elevating above discouragement or grief. The positive properties are courage, emotionally safe engaged, revitalized, grateful for the gift of life and determined!

Marjoram, The Oil of Connection.

This oil helps one with feeling content in meaningful relationships. The positive properties are open, connected, close relationships, warm, soft hearted, loving bonds, ability to trust and safe

These oils smell fantastic together in the diffuser! They also have wonderful health benefits too!

The benefits range from relieving colds and coughs, symptomatic relief of acne and boils, relieve joint and muscle pain with strains, sprains or rheumatoid arthritis and excellent when cooking!

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If you would like to experience doTERRA Essential Oils I would be honored to help you do that.

Have a fabulous night!

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Essential Oil Safety and Application

As a mom it is important to me to ensure the choices I make for my children are safe for their health and well-being. This past weekend reminded me of just how solid my choice was and is when I chose doTERRA Essential Oils for our family two years ago!

What I truly love about doTERRA is they don’t want to leave you out of any loop, they pride themselves on the scientific research behind their oils.

Curious about learning more? Check it out on their website and Id love to chat further with you! Not all essential oils are made the same, or from the same location or with the same intense scientific testing procedures behind every single bottle of oil!

http://doterra.com/US/en/essential-oil-safety-and-application-toxicity1

If you are curious about experiencing our doTERRA Essential oils or would like to purchase oils or products please click on the Contact Me page above! Everyone receives free product support and education as well as access to to all training and mentoring.

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doTERRA Canadian Launch | Co-Impact Sourcing, New Products, Enrollment Kits & More!

The weekend has officially wrapped up however for us in Canada this is truly the beginning!!!

The energy was AMAZING! My hubby came with me, this was his first doTERRA event and he came home with a new outlook on doTERRA as a company. He knows the oils work, seeing how we’ve used them with our kids and me. However this weekend truly opened his mind to just how this company works. Combine the two and its unbelievably powerful!

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Even as I type this blog, I am filled with excitement, I can feel it deep down inside and guys this is just the beginning!!!

doTERRA truly is for everyone – whether you want to be a user, sharer or builder. Truly everyone should have our top 10 oils in their home. With just these top 10 oils you have a solid base of a healer in every home. Why doTERRA? These are just a few reasons why.

I just love this, doTERRA is building a culture of trust. Not because they say “trust us” because they have the scientific research to back up what they tell us. With building trust, they have shown all of us that their priority is not money. Their priority is making the world a better place. Treating people with respect and I love this… Maintaining the soul of a small company!

Having grown up in a small business, this hit my heart – hard. Our family business is entirely service based and years ago when my grandfather was still alive our slogan ‘We Are The Home Comfort People’ was termed.

I may not be a technician out in the field as a plumber or gas tech… for me this is my twist on “home comfort”.

I grew up in a small business – small businesses are the heart of our community. With doTERRA I feel that same love and connection I also feel with our family small business. A true connection to help and serve others.

This is our wellness pyramid. When you eat right, exercise, rest and manage stress and reduce toxic load – you will be happier. TRUST ME! You WILL be healthier.

How do I know? Because two years ago when doTERRA came into my life, it began to change for the better! Did I have to go crazy about changing my lifestyle – nope! I am a busy working mom of two. At the time I literally had zero energy, so exercise was not a priority for me. FEELING GOOD was a priority. Our supplements pictured below truly is the base in my life. I began simply using oils in June, began with the supplements in January and this is when I truly noticed an amazing change.

These supplements are scientifically formulated and contain vitamins, minerals, oils etc in optimal amounts to provide our bodies a balanced amount every single day. Ive taken supplements/vitamins before – these are different.

These supplements have a very long list of benefits a few of them are:

Maintains healthy immune function and proper muscle function.
aids in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage.
Supports healthy teeth and gums.
helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus.
supports connective tissue formation and repair.
Helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Helps the function of the thyroid gland.
Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism.

There is SO much more – these are just a few and all of which have directly, positively affected my life. I have hypothyroidism, I have PCOS so for me these supplements helped balance my body – I felt it. I felt the impact it had with my glucose metabolism.

Healing Hands…

This foundation was created by doTERRA even before the founders were taking a pay cheque from the company. It was important to them to give back to the world and this foundation is phenomenal!

One of the ways the healing hands foundation dollars are used is called “Days for Girls” this initiative helps girls in third world countries with health training, provides them with reusable hygiene kits and keeps these girls in schools. Typically in most of these countries, once girls begin their menstrual cycles they drop out of school.

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This photo above shows just some of the girls who have received these kits. When taken care of properly they will last the girls 3 years! 200 kits were delivered to the girls in Nepal. These kits are being made at a sewing centre in Nepal which now provides jobs to local people – including this woman below who was literally living on the street. She now has a job and a ‘purpose’ in life. Her job is to put the drawstring in the bag, simple right. But to her it was life saving.

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Talk about empowering these women! They CAN do more… and they now will!

Co-Impact Sourcing

After the earthquake in Nepal, since doTERRA was already on the ground working with the local people there (before the devastation) they were able to get help to these people quickly with help of the Healing Hands foundation.

doTERRA’s new Wintergreen oil which is now sourced from Nepal provided an estimated 1,075 jobs in 2015 which supported over 5,000 people! It is estimated for 2016 to provide 2,200 jobs to support an estimated amount of 11,000 people and these numbers will continue to rise!

From their website:

Our Mission

The doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation™ is doTERRA’s non-profit organization committed to improving lives through partnering with organizations that offer hope to millions around the world. Healing Hands seeks to bring healing and hope to the world, help those live lives free of disease and poverty, and to ultimately empower impoverished communities with the tools needed to become self-reliant. doTERRA covers for all overhead and administrative costs of the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation, ensuring that 100% of all donations go directly to those receiving aid.

When we purchase these oils below, we are directly affecting the people in these countries better their lives with jobs, consistent income, growth in their country with running water, new schools – earth quake safe!

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doTERRA was on the ground very soon after the devastating earthquake in Nepal helping them where they needed it – temporary homes, rebuilding what was lost, running water. The first school has been completed since the earthquake and they are now currently working on the 2nd school.

While in Nepal they also helped them make a bio-digester which digests human and animal waste, in doing so this creates methane gas. By piping from the bio-digester to their homes they can use this gas to heat their homes!

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Our oils are literally sourced from all over the world!

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OK now legs get into the PRODUCTS… there were some exciting announcements!

Currently there are 94 products shipping out of Canada and 20 of those are Essential Oils which are Registered as Natural Health Products with Health Canada. As more products complete the registration with Health Canada they too will be come available!

So you may be wondering, What is a Natural Health Product?

For those of you taking the LLV – Longlife Vitality Supplements they will be available in Canada this FALL!!! Until then we continue to order on our US LRP (loyalty rewards order) – however for the next 3 months doTERRA is gifting to us a FREE bottle of oil with a value of $28 or higher when we order our LLV in July, August and September!!! Cool right! We use these supplements daily in our home so this is such an amazing gift!!!

CANADIAN ENROLLMENT KITS
These are coming mid-June!!! Check out my facebook page for more details on these kits or hop on over to my contact page, drop me a line and Id love to help you get started!

“If you want to change the world, you have to empower people” – David Stirling, CEO doTERRA

This puts the doTERRA philosophy simple…

doTERRA is now the largest essential oil company in the world! So cool… no doubt either because they have created their own standard which they ensure ALL their oils meet!

Personally for my own health, quality is crucial. With the invisible illnesses I have, I would not be doing my body any favours by using a product which claims to be pure and natural, yet contains additives, chemicals, fillers etc. There currently is no overall governing body with Essential Oils. This is why doTERRA termed CPTG – Certified Pure Tested Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils with scientific tests and procedures to back up this.

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Scientific based research shows how effective essential oils are for safe everyday use for many things we encounter everyday – especially with kids – cuts, scrapes, bruises, even acne, boils, aczema, coughs, colds, digestive discomfort of any kind, joint and muscle pain, arthritis, sprains, strains and SO Much more!!!

Just last night, my hubby dropped a glass bottle and when it fell and smashed a piece of glass sliced his leg… it was bleeding a LOT! He cleaned up the blood, I put a couple drops of Tea Tree Oil on the cut to help clean the wound and then put a drop of Helichrysum in the wound. He felt no pain from the cut even when putting the oils directly onto it. Within seconds the blood began clotting and it stopped bleeding! We placed a couple bandaids over the wound to keep it covered and it was like it didn’t happen! Had I not had these oils at home, would he have had to go seek medical attention – quite possibly as it was bleeding a lot and until placing the oil in the wound it did not stop bleeding!

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Did you know many of the pharmaceuticals that are prescribed originated in plants!

Essential Oils contain compounds of medicinal value, they have far fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals and because doTERRA has a commitment to provide the highest quality of oils available on the market you can be sure that you are providing a safe and natural solution for yourself and your family.

I love this image which was shared. This is the doTERRA philosphy – to combine traditional medicine with natural options such as doTERRA Essential Oils. There is most definitely a need for the amazing medical system we have here in Canada – however as many of us know, there is a strain on the system.

Being proactive in our own homes with the use of this natural product we are strengthening our immune system, we are decreasing the frequency that we may need to go to the dr because we are not getting sick as much. By lowering the levels of toxins within our bodies we are providing an opportunity for our body to become stronger – Ive noticed it in my own.

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One way our family LOVES to use the oils is diffusing them!

When diffusing essential oils they enter our olfactory system and then begin to affect our emotions and moods within our limbic system.

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All of the speakers at the grand opening truly were touching, in some way they got me. However some more than others. Li Fryling is a Diamond Leader with doTERRA and her presentation really struck me – hard.

This below is a quote and a photo of her 6 year old daughter. I choose to not share Li’s story – simply because it is hers. However it was centered around mental health and how it so deeply it does affect all of us.

She shared these quotes with us…

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The biggest reason I love my oils is the way they make me feel. Ive had my own struggles, after dealing with infertility and then being diagnosed with PCOS and Hypothyroidism all while trying to conceive can be a lot on a 23 year old woman. Add in a beautiful baby boy, a surprise pregnancy with our beautiful baby girl. This mama had a lot on her plate for many years. All the while… the pain, hurt, feelings of being alone and broken had to be put aside to raise these two beautiful children we were so very blessed to have.

I didn’t take the time to heal or even deal with what I was told. I had zero education behind what PCOS or Hypothyroidism was – I was I guess expected to just deal with it on my own. This wasn’t even that long ago, it was back in 2004/5 however speaking of PCOS was unheard of. Many doctors did not know how to deal with this or what to prescribe. I was on a variety of different things and this only added to my pain, discomfort, hurt, anger and my feelings of being broken. I could take the medication but then I was dealing with digestive pain and discomfort.

This weekend hit me – hard! It was incredibly moving, emotional and has given me so much more strength and hope. As I sit here writing, the emotions are very much real. This is real, doTERRA has CHANGED MY LIFE…. and its just the beginning.

My husband was able to join me this weekend, to share in the excitement, emotions, connection and learning. He too came out of it with a new vision, a new outlook on life.

Below is a photo shared and it hits home for me.

Are you someone who is open to learning about natural approaches?

Lets Chat!

Contact me on my contact me page. I would truly LOVE to help you get started on your own natural health journey that literally ANYONE can do <3

DOTERRA CANADA

Spring on the lake | Lake Huron

Every Spring I look forward to seeing the geese and their babies.

Although these birds are very dirty, I appreciate that they share their babies with the cottagers on the beach. Every spring there is at least one new family, sometimes more, which graces us with their presence and allows me to photograph them.

My diffuser blend for this afternoon is 3 drops Digestive Blend, 2 drops Rosemary and 2 drops Lemon.

Digestive Blend is The Oil of Digestion.
Lemon is The Oil of Focus.
Rosemary is The Oil of Knowledge and Transition.

Enjoy… <3

Spring Apple Blossoms | 2016 Macro Photography

I simply love these two apple trees in our back yard, especially in the spring when they blossom! This weekend, I feel, truly kicks off a very special time for me… the camera comes out and is rarely put away until winter!

I LOVE the natural light, I love the deep vibrant colours. I love the new growth, new beginnings. Most of all I love my family and spending time with them and our friends. More time outside, enjoying the gorgeous community we live in and how simply amazing nature is.

Today’s Diffuser Blend is 2 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Lime, 2 drops Wild Orange and 1 drop Frankincense. A beautiful light floral citrus blend which has filled our home with a gorgeous fresh scent.

Diffuser blends are my favourite as they allow therapeutic benefits to everyone in our home or wherever the space is where your diffuser is.

Ylang Ylang is The Oil of the Inner Child.
Lime is The Oil of Zest for Life.
Wild Orange is The Oil of Abundance.
Frankincense is The Oil of Truth.

Have a wonderful long weekend, the weather is simply gorgeous. We are truly blessed!

Seasonal Discomfort got you down? | Birds & The Bee’s in Springtime

Amazing weather… but for some it makes them literally want to scratch their eyes out!

Seasonal discomfort got you down? The birds and bee’s can do their thing and you can still enjoy the beautiful weather too!

A unique equal blend of Peppermint, Lemon and Lavender to help soothe any seasonal discomforts so you can enjoy every moment of this gorgeous weather!

These oils are often combined together to support the respiratory system especially with seasonal discomforts. With the combination of these oils they help support and balance the body for clear breathing and a healthy inflammatory response.

The oils I use and highly recommend, can be used together in a veggie capsule, combined in a roller bottle and applied to the feet a couple-few times a day when needed or they can also be enjoyed in a cool mist diffuser with a couple drops of each oil.

Thoroughly enjoy this Spring and Summer without the worry of discomfort with a natural, safe, therapeutic option for you and your family.

Curious? Email or comment below for more info!

Essential Oils | A Natural Alternative For Cleansing Your Home

Are toxic floor and bathroom cleaners, carpet deodorizers, room fragrances and all purpose soaps getting you down? Learn how to clean your hands and home naturally with simple, inexpensive, effective essential oils and household products. You will feel confident and able after this enlightening session!

Join me this coming Tuesday May 24th for a hands on experience with essential oils and learn how to incorporate them into your daily life.

I went looking for a natural emotional support for myself and my family and have learned that essential oils are not only excellent for cleansing and supporting the mind, body and spirit, they are also effective at cleansing our home and workplaces as well.

I will share with you some of my favourite and easiest recipes such as:

All Natural Multi-Purpose Cleaner… Fill a stainless steel or glass cleaner bottle with water about 4/5 of the way, add in vinegar (as much as you would like) and then add in 15 drops of essential oil of your choice. Thats it!
Natural Deodorant which contains about 3 tbsp coconut oil (full fat), 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of arrowroot powder. Add in 8-10 drops of essential oil of you choice. Mix well and thats it! This one I had to work with to get it to a balance that was good for my skin. The original recipe has closer to 1/2 cup of baking soda however my skin could not tolerate that.
All Natural Foam Soap you just need a foam soap container (I just used my empty ones washed out REALLY well). Fill the container about 3/4 full of water, add in about 2 tbsp of liquid castile soap and about 12 drops of essential oil. Slowly top up the water (if you fill it too fast it will foam a lot!) and its ready to go!

For me switching to DIY all natural products was slightly nerve wracking – I will admit. Simply because, I have a busy life with kids, husband, dog, cat, work, finding time for me etc… so it simply had to be easy or it wasn’t going to happen.

I also knew I had to make a serious change in my life for my own well being. Years ago before we were able to conceive our son, I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). This is not something that can be cured, you simply need to manage it in your day to day life… In these past two years I can honestly say my life has changed so much for the better. I wasn’t necessarily looking for an immediate change or “fix”, however something in my heart and soul told me this was right. This was what I needed to do. It took persistence and commitment on my part for a short time, probably a month, and I have never looked back! The discomfort I was challenged with or very low energy and feeling tired all the time, I was able to support my body by removing toxins from my daily life and begin to integrate natural solutions which no longer posed negative effects, simply had positive effects on myself, my body and everyone in our home.

The above are just a few ways I have been successful in achieving this also at a low cost as well, literally pennies per drop!

If you would like to come out and join me all are welcome. There will be prizes to win to take home and begin trying some of these things in your own home with pure quality and powerfully potent essential oils!

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Your Life As Art Photography by Pam