Essential Oil Guide for the Holidays

I don’t know what I would do without oils during this time of the year!! Ok ok…I don’t know what I would do without them EVER. Here are my top 7 oils to use for holiday happiness!

On Guard: This is staple to keep you healthy this time of year! Get this oil on you, in you, and in the air!

• Diffuse everywhere!

• In your tea, chai, or coffee

• On your spine and the bottom of your feet (dilute with carrier oil)

• Put a few drops on your cleaning cloth and wipe down counters, door handles, etc.

Wild Orange: The “oil of happiness"!

• Put a drop in everyone's hands at your holiday gatherings and have them breathe it in.

• Combine with On Guard and diffuse it.

Lemon: All the detoxing…

• Drink 3-4 drops of lemon with water BEFORE you consume alcoholic beverages. Do the same before going to bed. Terrazyme or Zendocrine (take 2 of each) is the perfect addition to this.

• Don't have lemon? Tangerine or Grapefruit work great too!

• Lemon hack: Put a few drops on anything sticky…a price tag on a gift, or something in the kitchen. It will dissolve it right off!

Balance: If you can catch them…

• I call this one the temper tantrum tamer…for kids AND adults.

• When the kids are running wild…catch them and rub some Balance on the back of their necks, wrists, and temples.

• Put on the adults all day….send a “Balance Fairy” around the room at specified times to keep everyone calm.

Adaptiv: Oh Adaptiv…how we love thee!

• Diffuse this when everyone is getting wound up.

• Use it topically on all pulse points and back of neck.

• Use it to calm your pets down in the chaos.

• Great diffused for sleep.

DigestZen: The food is SO good! But if you indulge a bit too much…

• Put 3 drops around your belly button and rub it in (dilute for sensitive skin).

• Put 3-4 drops under your tongue and swish it down with water.

• Don't forget your Terrazyme! 2 capsules with each meal will keep everything moving...if you know what I mean. LOL!

Serenity: Get your beauty rest…

• Diffuse Serenity for deep sleep (add Balance for the most amazing smell ever!)

• Put it on your pulse points, chest, and your pillow before bedtime.

• Extra boost: Take 2 Serenity Softgels 30 minutes before bed. Knocks me right out. Add 2 Copaiba Softgels to calm down your body and relieve occasional aches.

Don’t have oils in your life yet? Grab the Home Essentials Kit here…it has all but 2 of these oils above!

Do you have a favorite oil you like to use when life is hustlin’ and bustlin’? Share in the comments!

Glow Up Serum (Your New Favorite Thing)

THIS right here friends…this is my favorite. I never knew how easy it was to create such a luxurious serum…I use this daily and it makes my skin feel SO good. These oils are coveted in the beauty industry…they smooth the skin, reduce inflammation, support cellular health, reduce redness, soothe acne, and increase moisture levels.

I have made this as a gift for many people that I love and they keep bringing me their empty bottles and asking for “MORE PLEASE!”…because it’s just that good.

And the best part? You can get Copaiba and Rose on dōTERRA’s BOGO sale starting today! If you already have an account…just grab that BOGO Box or wait for the daily deal.

If you have been wanting to get dōTERRA oils, but don’t have an account, shoot me a message and I’ll get you all set up with a FREE membership. This gets you 25% off retail with no strings attached! And I’ll plug you into my private customer education website…where we have ALL the fun! The oils you will receive can be used to make the serum…but are you can also use them for anxious feelings, muscle pain, sleep, and more! Multi-purpose is where it’s AT! And yes…I’ll personally teach you how to use them in all the ways!

P.S. I order my organic carrier oils on Amazon and have made a list for you of all my favorite oil goodies!

P.S.S. If I was a beauty blogger, I would have fancy time-lapse effects and all that jazz on my video…but you just get to see me, making my serum, in regular time. LOL! Enjoy!!

Top 10 Rollerball Blends for Peace, Love, & Happiness

Essential oils are scientifically proven to calm, soothe, and relieve anxious thoughts. They can also support deep sleep, relaxation, and lift feelings of overwhelm and stress. I KNOW that we all need a little bit of help in all of those areas!

So today...I'm going to tell you all about my 10 favorite blends for peace, love, and happiness! But first...let's find out why rollerballs are so awesome.  

There are 5 things that happen when you make and use essential oil rollerballs:

1. Your oils last longer. 
You can create endless amounts of rollerballs with one bottle of oil. This is a great way to have one in your purse, one in the bathroom, one in the kitchen...you get the idea! 

2. Your oils are super effective. 
Using oils "neat" or straight out of the bottle is effective, but not always the most desirable way to apply oils. Diluting your oils with a carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil, jojoba, etc.) actually keeps them on your skin longer and decreases the evaporation rate. 

3. Your friends are happy.
I LOVE giving rollerball blends as gifts! If someone has never used oils before, rollerballs demystify the process. Roll here, roll here, roll here. Easy peasy. They might think they are just smelling good...but the emotional and health benefits are endless! 

4. Your life gets easier.
Rollerballs make everything with oils easier. Put them in your bag and you're out the door. No messy oils on your hands while you're out and about and need a quick application. When your kiddos need oils NOW, you don't want to be opening 3-4 bottles of oil to apply. Rollerballs to the rescue!

5. Your family is empowered. 
I love rollerballs because they are highly diluted and very safe for kids. My girls (ages 3, 6, and 11) all have their own rollerballs that they carry with them. They use them for emotional support throughout the day...and when they feel themselves getting angry or upset, they know to reach for their oils. This helps them become very aware of their feelings and how their needs shift during the day. I love that they are empowered to take action on their own.  They also each have their own rollers for bedtime. 

Don't forget that all of these recipes also work perfectly in a diffuser (which is the perfect compliment to topical use for emotional support! Just use about half of the amount recommended. 
 

**All recipes are for created for 10ml rollerballs. Add the oils and then top rollerball off with fractionated coconut oil. Creating rollerballs is like creating the perfect entree or cocktail...each person will do it a little differently. Use these as starting points and find your perfect custom blend!**

Let It Go Blend
Serenity - 15 drops
Balance  - 15 drops

This is my girls' favorite blend...it was named after our favorite Disney movie! They use it primarily for meltdown mode. And I use it for my mommy meltdowns too. ;-) I LOVE this blend to support healthy sleep as well. This is the rollerball I made for a dear friend when she was going on a LONG roadtrip alone with 3 young kids. And she came back a total believer!

Soundly Sleeping Blend
Lavender - 5 drops
Bergamot - 5 drops
Cedarwood - 10 drops

I can't imagine our evening routine without oils! The smells of the oils create familiarity for them, and it allows me to have a really special connection time with each girl as I give them their foot and back massage with oils. We love to layer the effects and take a bath with these oils, and then diffuse them all night. 

Abundance Blend
Sandalwood - 5 drops
Ylang Ylang - 5 drops
Patchouli - 5 drops
Frankincense  - 5 drops
Vetiver - 2 drops

This blend does exactly what it says...it's SUPER calming and focusing and brings feelings of peace and presence in the moment. This is the perfect blend for prayer time and yoga practice!

Everyday Magic Blend
Frankincense - 10 drops
Melissa - 5 drops
Patchouli -5 drops

Oh my goodness. Only 3 oils...but boy does it pack a punch! Melissa is one of the most rare essential oils available...and it's benefits are powerful! It not only supports the immune system but it clears out feelings of overwhelm and hopelessness quickly. It's the oil of LIGHT and it helps to chase away those dark days. Frankincense is the KING of all the oils. It's perfect for spiritual enlightenment...as well as releasing anxious thoughts and feelings. And patchouli...oh patchouli. You'll notice that it's in LOTS of blends here! Be sure to check out my Periscope about why EVERYONE should be wearing patchouli! It's calming and grounding and helps the person using it see themselves as worthy. Peace, love, and happiness...and a little everyday magic!

Happiness is Here Blend
Citrus bliss - 5 drops
Elevation - 5 drops
Frankincense - 5 drops
Peppermint - 3 drops
Patchouli - 3 drops

This blend is heavy on the CITRUS oils, which are immediately uplifting for the mood and spirit. Again, frank and patchouli...and then the addition of peppermint gives a nice little "kick". This blend is the perfect way to start your day! Because...HAPPINESS!

Peace Out Blend
Wild Orange - 5 drops
Frankincense - 5 drops
Cedar wood - 3 drops
Lavender - 3 drops

This blend is calming and uplifting at the same time! The cedarwood has a woodsy, earthy scent and is super grounding. The wild orange boosts mood and creates a sweetness to the blend. Frank and lavender are calming and help release anxious thoughts. Perfect blend for settling in for the evening. 

Mood Shifter Blend
Patchouli - 5 drops
Elevation - 5 drops
Cedarwood - 5 drops
Balance - 5 drops
Basil - 5 drops
Vetiver - 5 drops

This is a powerful blend...and it created to release feelings of anger and frustration. The basil in this blend supports the adrenals and helps to restore the body to it's natural rhythms of sleep, activity, and rest. We've talked about all of these other oils...so you can see how intensely CALMING this blend is! 

Sunshine Soother
Lavender - 10 drops
Helichrysum - 5 drops
Peppermint - 5 drops

Have you ever had a beautiful...LONG day in the sun? I know I have. It's times like these that I am SO thankful for essential oils. If I've had a lot of fun in the sun, I immediately put on this blend and it is so soothing! You can also put this blend in a spray bottle and it's an easy way to apply. 

Sexy Blend
Whisper - 10 drops
Passion - 5 drops

This blend can be worn as a perfume to enhance feelings of love and intimacy. Our Passion blend has the essential oil Damiana, which is well known for it's aphrodisiac properties. If your husband doesn't believe in essential oils now, he might after you wear this one! ;-)

The Bearded Lumberjack Blend
Patchouli - 5 drops
Sandalwood - 5 drops
Clary Sage - 5 drops
Frankincense - 5 drops
Cypress - 5 drops

Your man (bearded or not) will love this blend! Earthy and rugged with a hint of sweetness. He can use it IN his beard or as cologne. It has all the side benefits of peace, love, and happiness too :) 

I'd love it if you would PIN your favorite blends on Pinterest! If you hover over the photo, it will pop up a Pinterest icon for easy pinning! You can also re-pin this collage of photos from my wall! Thanks so much for spreading the word!

If you are already using oils...post your favorite blend in the comments!

Happy Rolling!