Say Bye-Bye to Toxic Chemicals!

It's class time!!!

I am SOOOO excited to announce that I am hosting a fun, educational class and if you're local to me - I'd love for you to join me!  There will be a lot of FREEBIES too!!!😍

Do you want to learn how to kick toxic chemicals out of your home???

I will walk you through step by step and give easy, simple, and affordable tactics that anyone can do with the best essential oils on the planet!🌱💦🌎

There will be iced NingXia Red for those weary mommas and tasty snacks too!  Let's not forget about about the raffle for an essential oil diffuser and loads of giveaways!  Bring friends for more entries into the raffle!!!😊

Class specifics are as follows:
Thursday, June 1st, 2017 from 7:30 - 8:30pm EST
At the War Memorial Building in Mooresville, NC

I encourage you to RSVP to the FaceBook event (linked HERE) or contact me!

The "Say Bye-Bye to Toxic Chemicals" FaceBook event will be updated often with new information and teasers leading up to class time!  Be sure to follow along!

Special Announcement:
Did you receive a Vent Clip and information when you (or a loved one) got an oil change at Grease Monkey???  Bring the Winning Opportunity #2 card to the class for 2 entries into the diffuser raffle!  Plus more entries if you bring friends!

Tip of the Day:
Order your Young Living Essential Oils Premium Starter Kit with RainStone Diffuser TODAY!  That way you will have it by class time or shortly after class!  No need to wait any longer!  Start eliminating those toxins TODAY!  Don't forget to come to class with questions!  I want to help you learn the versatility of this kit!  No home should be without!  Click HERE to visit the Essential Oils Page to find out more about the kits and to order OR don't beat around the bush - visit THIS site to begin the ordering process immediately!

Can't make it?
Contact me to arrange an in-person or on-line class!  Let's chat hostess rewards too!

Chemical Free - Everything Cream!

Making the Everything Cream!

For about 1/2 cup (which lasts a long time) find a small 1/2 cup - 1 cup sized jar or storage container and use about 1/2 cup of organic, unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil and about 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil. Mix ingredients together in a bowl and place in your jar & use!

Watch just how easy it is to make!  If I wasn't talking so much, it would be even quicker!

Some of the ways that I use this Everything Cream is for sunburnt skin, shaving cream, baby butts, moisturizing, calming, make up remover, underarm freshener, soothing chest, back and foot rub and even toothpaste!

When in doubt - use it!  You won't be disappointed!

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils and Products?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Weekend Oily Tip - Making Roller Balls!

Making roller balls!

Specifically, one of my personal favorites, it supports your sinuses & digestive system!

In a 5ml bottle, I use 10-20 drops of DiGize Essential Oil and top the bottle off with a liquid carrier. Pop a roller fitment on & start using!  

Be sure to watch the video below for where I apply this roller ball blend & other useful info!

You can make so many different roller ball blends. You can make them for energy, focus, calming, wellness, muscles and joins, enhancing workouts, balancing emotions of all kinds, and more!  

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils and Products?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Chemical Free - Foaming Hand/Face/Body Wash!

Making a foaming hand soap/face wash/body wash!

This is such a great way to monitor the chemicals coming into contact with the largest organ on your body - the skin!  

Use an 8oz foaming pump container
1/4 - 1/3 cup of Castile Soap
1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or your favorite carrier oil)
15 drops of the essential oils of your choice
Top off with tap water
Shake before each use

Buy some foaming pump containers and a few simple ingredients and replace your old hand soaps today!  Put one at each sink.  Bonus - if you want to wash your face quickly, just use the same soap!  Not too harsh either!  And bring it with you in the shower too for your very own body wash!  Switch up the essential oils to target different conditions - dry hands, blemishes, cleanliness and even just wanting a new scent!

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils and Products?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Chemical Free - Oops! I forgot about the laundry!!!

Has this ever happened to you???

Oops!!! I was doing laundry & many other things all at the same time... So naturally I forgot to start the dryer but didn't realize it until about 24 hrs later 😳. I didn't have time to re-wash! I already had the next load in the washer and needed those items that were supposed to be dried 😱.

So... How about 6 drops of Purification Essential Oil on my wool dryer balls??? 💦💦 Worked great! Odors be gone! 💥Purification doesn't just cover up or mask the smell, it removes it! Now my laundry smells so fresh & so clean clean!!! 🌱🌷☀️

Purification is a Young Living trademarked blend of Citronella, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Tea Tree, Lavadin & Myrtle essential oils. I've also used it to spot treat blemishes on my face & it's a key ingredient in my Nuisance No More Spray (think insects). It may also be used to help support ear health!

This is one oil I cannot live without!

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils and Products?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FOOD!!! - U-Pick Season! Strawberries!

Apparently it is U-Pick Strawberry season!!! We've never been strawberry picking before but decided to go last minute since friends were going! Beautiful morning for it!

Decided not to go too far overboard our first time. Need to make sure I am going to use/freeze what I picked so far! But thinking about maybe going back next week for more if all goes well with this first batch!

Of course I'm cleaning them in my lemon water to get all the gunk off! No, they aren't organic, but the Lemon Oil will help remove the residue so I don't have to feel like I'm feeding my kids too many gross chemicals! And that makes me feel awesome!!!

View my post with more details on how I clean my fruits and veggies with Lemon Essential Oil HERE!

Young Living also has created the Thieves Fruit & Veggie Spray and the Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak!  I still need to try these products and will update you when I have done so! From what I've heard, it is amazing!!!

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils and Products?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Chemical Free - Boating Season Tips and Tricks 1!!!

Who's planning on boating this summer???  I know we are!!!  4th of July will be here soon!!!  Is YOUR boat ready???

Does anyone still need to clean their boat up from being in storage or sitting for quite a few months??? Or is it already a mess from using it so much this season??? If so, or if you just want to find a great, effective way to keep your boat looking amazing, keep reading!!!

Do you hate dealing with mildew & grime build up on the vinyl interior of your boat??? Did it happen over the winter while it was in storage? Does it build up over the course of the season? Don't you just want it to go away???

WOW!!! Look at these before and after pics of the interior of our fairly well maintained 2003 196 Ski Nautique!!! I used my Scrub a Dub Dub Cleaning Scrub that I made myself in conjunction with my Clean Everything Spray! It took some muscle and time, but it was sooo worth it!!! Bye Bye black mildew stains that we couldn't remove with other typical vinyl cleaning products! Hello shiny & vibrant brand new looking interior!!! This does not look 13 years old!!!

Oh and did I mention that I didn't have to deal with chemical fumes or feeling concerned that the kids wanted to help me? I was a happy cleaner & mom!

Seriously, I am so So SO impressed that I am totally willing to help my fellow boating friends out. And I know that there are a lot of you! Want to know more? Send me a message.

I'm going to be putting together some other tips for boaters as I experiment this summer. Like how to maintain such clean vinyl & how to keep pesky spiders & other unwanted guests out of your boat & more! So keep your eye out more!

(Previously I posted about using Thieves Household Cleaner and I highlighted the ingredients.  Check out THIS post.)

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils and Products?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Chemical Free! - DIY Toothpaste!

A while back I began investigating fluoride & decided that it just wasn't worth it for me to keep using toothpaste with fluoride. (I encourage you to research it on your own too.) I also began learning about the benefits of coconut oil on your oral health. So when I discovered Young Living Essential Oils, it was natural for me to want to make my own toothpaste! Who knew it was so easy?!?!?!

Here's what I used this time to fill my 1/4 cup jar:
About 4 tablespoons of coconut oil (almost 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons of baking soda
10 drops of Thieves Essential Oil (to fight all those germs in my mouth)
10 drops of Orange Essential Oil (to help whiten my teeth)

Here's how I did it:
Softened the coconut oil a little (it's winter so it stays harder, but in the warmer months you probably don't have to soften beforehand).
Mix the coconut oil and baking soda together in a small bowl with a fork.
Add the essential oils of your liking and mix well with the fork.
Scoop into the toothpaste into the jar & you're done!

Here's how I use my jar of toothpaste:
Using my toothbrush as the spoon, scoop about a kidney bean size of toothpaste onto your toothbrush.
No need to wet it before brushing.
Brush teeth as normal.
Run plenty of water when spitting to ensure all the stuff gets rinsed down the drain.

Side notes:
It is a bit salty tasting, esp if this is your first time brushing with baking soda! You can always add more coconut oil if you need to tone down the saltiness. But it leaves my teeth feeling smooth & clean all day!

Or YL has a Thieves based toothpaste, but for now I'm liking making my own. Super affordable! And I can play with different flavors!  I have tried Orange and Peppermint before - I really liked the Peppermint, and I've just done Thieves before.  Next time maybe I'll do Thieves and Peppermint! Or maybe I'll try Spearmint or Clove!  So many options!  Especially with the new Young Living Vitality Line of Dietary Essential Oils - its easy to figure out which oils are suitable for ingestion.

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils and Products?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

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Chemical Free! - Our Favorite Children's Toothpaste!

I love this product so I'm sharing about it!

Have you heard about the negative side effects of fluoride? Are you interested in keeping your kids' teeth healthy without unnecessary chemicals? Did you know that many toothpastes have tiny bits of plastic (AKA Microbeads, AKA polyethylene) in them that can get stuck in gums until the dentist digs them out???

As I became more aware of fluoride, I decided that it just wasn't worth it for my kids to continue using toothpastes with fluoride to brush their teeth. I tried searching for the best kids' toothpastes on the market and just wasn't happy with what I found, until I came across Young Living's KidScents Slique Toothpaste! It's perfect! JD even likes it - as it is not "spicy" at all!!! Now I don't have to worry about fluoride, plastic particles getting stuck in their gums, or any other scary and unnecessary ingredients in my kids toothpaste! And they all enjoy brushing their teeth again!

Since we have 3 children using the toothpaste, I do make sure that we are using only a pea sized amount. More isn't always beneficial and I don't want to waste this goodness!

I'm so thankful that YL carries more than just essential oils!

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils and Products?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

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Let's Learn! - What I've Learned about Essential Oils in 2015 and What's in Store for 2016!

To put it mildly, 2015 has been a year of changes for my family!  Specifically, I discovered essential oils (not sure why it took me so long!) and watched "Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret".  2015 has been an eye-opening year and 2016 looks as though what has been set in motion in 2015 will continue!

I happened upon essential oils mid year.  For quite some time I had been trying to use the "greenest" cleaning products that I could find in the stores, I was using fragrance free detergents and keeping my eyes and ears open for new products that were not potentially harmful for my family but yet were effective.  A friend (and now a business colleague) had been posting about essential oils and when I was approached by another multi-level marketing company about a different product line, it made me reach out to my essential oils friend and I started asking questions.  As I began learning more about essential oils, I began doing my own independent research on them.  Needless to say, I was impressed with what I discovered and could not wait to get my hands on my very own set of essential oils!  (Read my Essential Oils Page to find out what Essential Oils are, why I choose to use Young Living Essential Oils and what the various purchasing options are.)

11 essential oils come in the Young Living Premium Starter Kit with diffuser.  Here is how I use each one of the 11 essential oils every day:

Lavender - I love the smell of a little Lavender EO!  Too much Lavender can be overwhelming!  (It is important to remember that with all essential oils, a little goes a long ways!)  I like to wear it under my arms as a natural deodorant!  When my children or I have a runny nose a little Lavender EO helps slow it down.

Peppermint - Peppermint EO in my water in the afternoons gives me a natural boost, it is especially useful when I'm going to be driving in the car for long stretches and need to stay alert.  I also use it on my children to help open them up so that they breath better before going to bed.  Peppermint EO also repels spiders!  During the warmer weather, I spray Peppermint EO around the doors and windows and spiders stay away.  Such a great alternative to scary pesticides!  I don't have to worry about my children's health when using Peppermint EO around them, like I would with the traditional pesticides.

Lemon - I mix Lemon EO in my homemade cleaning products.  It fights stickiness and grime naturally!  We love cleaning our small fruits and vegetables in a big bowl of water with 1-2 drops of Lemon EO.

Copaiba - Copaiba EO can be added to many of our essential oil blends to enhance/boost the effects of many of the other essential oils.

Frankincense - I have been using Frankincense EO on my children daily to help promote health and wellness, especially since they have a tendency to cough often.

Thieves - I probably use Thieves EO the most!  I have run out of it in the past and everyone ended up sick!  Not a coincidence - I will never run out again!  I diffuse and clean with Thieves to help maintain a healthy environment and to boost wellness.  I made a spray with Thieves EO that I spray in the child sized potty after every use and I use it as an air freshener in the bathroom, garbage cans or anywhere with a funky smell!  Every night before bed I apply Thieves EO to my children's feet.  My homemade toothpaste also has Thieves EO in it!  I love putting Thieves EO in my hot tea when I'm not feeling the greatest and when a sore throat is trying to make one of us uncomfortable, a spoonful of honey with 1 drop of Thieves EO makes us feel so much better! 

Purification - If I feel a blemish growing on my face, I put a tiny bit of Purification EO on it a few times during the day, or if I do mess with the blemish before applying Purification EO, the Purification EO calms it down and helps it go away quickly.  Purification EO is also great on my wool balls in my dryer.  It makes our clothes smell great naturally!

R.C. - As the weather changes and everyone is coming down with a cold, I enjoy diffusing R.C. EO with Lavender EO.  It smells amazing!  It is great for my children at night, as the R.C. blend helps open them up and the Lavender calms them. 

DiGize - For me, if I start to feel sinus pressure, I reach for my DiGize EO and apply it to the flex points on my toes.  Putting it on consistently for a few days, helped relieve the pressure and kept me feeling great!  I'll also keep DiGize EO handy for the times when I may overindulge on food and or drink and my stomach is a mess.  DiGize EO settles my tummy issues quickly!

PanAway - For someone who likes to be active, and for someone who seems to always have a little ache in my neck, I need to keep my PanAway EO close!  I use it as Icy Hot on aches and pains.  It feels great on my neck and shoulders and on my hands where an old softball injury flares up as the weather changes.  

Stress Away - I have three young children and taking them out in the public can occasionally be stressful.  I like to apply Stress Away EO to my wrists and neck and take some deep breaths of the aroma before entering the situation.  I keep Stress Away EO in my purse in case I need to reapply while we are out.  The smell is wonderful! 

As you can see, I use my essential oils throughout the day!  My husband and children picked out a nice plastic case - similar to a tackle box, for me to put my oils in.  Now I will bringing my oils with me EVERYWHERE! They can go upstairs, downstairs, and out of town with us easily and securely!  I can whip up a solution quickly if something comes up while we are gone.  I feel so empowered using the oils!  I can finally take charge of what I am cleaning my house with and I don't have to be as reliant on over the counter medicines and prescription drugs to help my family feel good.  

I am so excited to continue using Young Living Essential Oils in 2016!  I have plans on trying some different essential oils that I have not tried yet and making more products for personal and home use.  Don't worry, I'll keep you updated on my oily journey!

If you are interested in joining me on my journey and would like to find out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!  I'd love to help you and your family take charge of your health and wellness and reduce your dependence on synthetic chemicals!  Please let me know how I can help!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Chemical Free! - Teacher Gift Idea - Foaming Hand Soap!

The other weekend, some friends and I got together and made oily gifts for teachers, bus drivers, family members, party hosts, etc.  In this post, I am going to discuss how we made an all natural, chemical free foaming hand soap.  It was surprisingly easy and smelled great!  I hope that the gift recipients are as thrilled with it as I am!

Holiday Hand Wash
8oz reusable & recycleable bottle & foamer pump top

Ingredients

1. 1/4 Cup of Castile soap (I used Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Soap - which I have seen or purchased at many local retailers such as Kroger, Meijer and Fresh Thyme)
2. 1 Tablespoon of Vegetable Glycerin (for moisturizing, found at specialty grocery stores or on Amazon)
3. 1 Teaspoon of Vitamin E d-alpha-tocopherol (for moisturizing, for more pure varieties, I buy on Amazon)
4. 10 Drops of Orange Essential Oil
5. 5 Drops of Thieves Essential Oil

Directions

1. Combine Castile Soap, Glycerin, Vitamin E and both Essential Oils in a small container with a spout for easy pouring and stir gently.
2. Pour into the desired bottle.
3. Slowly add water to the bottle, leaving plenty of room for the foamer pump top to be added.
4. Add top.
5. Shake gently to mix.
6. Enjoy!

It may be best to shake gently before use, especially if it looks like the oil is trying to separate from the water.  Refill as needed using a new blend of essential oils!  The options are nearly endless! 

Watch this video to see just how easy and quick this is to do!

Let's Learn! - Lemon Essential Oil

Let's learn about Lemon Essential Oil!  Talk about a versatile oil!  A must have for everyone!

Lemon Essential Oil comes from the rind of the lemon fruit from the tree Citrus limon.  I found a wealth of information on the Purdue University Horticulture Website concerning Citrus limon.  Lemon EO contains the naturally occurring constituent limonene.  Limonene is colorless and is the main main odor constituent of the Citrus family.  Dr. Axe did a great write up on Lemon Essential Oil complete with resources. (I guess you can say I'm feeling a bit lazy today, and why try to redo something that has already been done well?)  Young Living recommends Lemon EO as a dietary supplement.  It is also found in many of YL's essential oil blends (such as Thieves EO) and wellness products (like NingXia Red). 

         

I have used Lemon EO in numerous ways.  I first began experimenting with Lemon EO while cleaning.  I was impressed at its ability to cut through the grease and stickiness!  It is also great in drinking water.  Warm or cold water, Lemon EO is great to help promote wellness!  The light refreshing flavor is perfect any time of day!  I've even made a lavender and honey lemonade with it!  (I'll post that recipe eventually!)  I've also used Lemon EO as part of a detox bath to encourage a healthy body.  As I experiment with essential oils, I'm sure I'll find so many more ways to incorporate Lemon EO into our everyday life!

How could I forget that one of my most favorite ways to use Lemon EO is cleaning my fresh fruit and veggies with it!!!  Read "The Best Way to Clean your Fruits & Veggies".  I was seriously sooo excited and impressed with the results from this!  You HAVE to try it!!!

How do you like to use your Lemon EO???

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

CHEMICAL FREE! - SCRUB THAT TUB! & SPRINKLE ON THE CARPET?

This Thursday's Chemical Free post is another DIY home made cleaning product.  This is one of the first things that I used my Young Living Essential Oils for when I purchased them!  I was so impressed by the cleaning power of the oils that I wanted to just clean and clean!  These days I'm not jumping at the opportunity to clean, but when I do clean, I love it!  The results are awesome and that always makes me feel good!

Surprisingly, or not if you're familiar with essential oils, a little bit of essential oil goes a LONG way!  I have used more drops of the oils in the past, but have gotten what seemed to be the same result as when I use less.  I like to conserve, get the most out of my oils, so I do a little essential oil and most baking soda.  Here is how I make my powdered concoction and how I use it!

Powdered Scrub Recipe

1. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with 3 drops of Thieves Essential Oil
2. Whisk with fork to break up clumps of essential oils
3. Pour into jar of your choice, or use directly from bowl (If transferring from a bowl to a smaller jar, I will use a funnel to minimize the mess.)
4. In the same bowl (now empty) mix another 1/4 cup of baking soda with 3 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
5. Repeat Steps 2-3
6. Continue alternating 1/4 cup of baking soda with Thieves EO and 1/4 cup of baking soda with Lemon EO until you have made the desired amount.

Directions for Use - Scrubbing, Cleaning, Whitening applications 

1. Dampen the surface that is in need of a scrub, could be a stain on the couch or carpet, the tub or shower, a pot or pan or even the vinyl interior of the boat!  (Of course it is always best to test a small section first, but I have not seen any color fading using this recipe.)
2. Sprinkle a light layer of the Powdered Scrub onto the surface that is to be cleaned.
3.  Scrub with scrubber of your choice depending upon the material you are scrubbing.  For example, I will use an abrasive cleaning pad for scrubbing pots and pans, the same for tile shower floors and for the vinyl boat interior I used a scrub brush with bristles to get into the creases and grooves.
4. Rinse well with clean water. 
5. You may need to add more depending on how tough the dirt/grime/stain has set.
6. It may be beneficial to use this in conjunction with the Thieves EO and Water cleaning solution or Thieves Household Cleaner and Water solution that I wrote about HERE.

Directions for Use - Carpet/Rug Deodorizer 

1. Sprinkle desired amount over carpet and rug areas to be treated.  A light coating is normally sufficient.  (Of course it is always best to test a small section first, especially with a dark carpet or rug, but I have not seen any color fading using this recipe.) 
2. For areas of special concern, potty training accident location (human or animal), etc., apply more generously to the spot and gently rub the powder down into the carpet.
3. Let the powder sit for about 15 minutes.
4. For basic deodorizing, vacuum powder up and you're done!
5. For areas of special concern, after the powder has sat on the spot for a while you can rub/scrub the carpet with a damp cloth or scrub brush.
6. Let area of special concern dry before vacuuming.
7. Let me just say that I spent this summer and early fall potty training my third child.  She was a handful!  So stubborn!  I may have forgotten to come back and scrub the accident spot after applying the powder a couple different times - did I mention she was #3 and there is always something pressing needing my attention?  Upon drying, or realizing that I didn't go back and scrub, I smelled the spot and could not detect a urine scent at all!  

Thieves is by far my favorite Young Living Essential Oil!  You can use it in so many different ways, but knowing that it is an amazing cleaner and can be mixed with other all natural products to create chemical free cleaners to use around the house, kids and pets is what really wins me over, time and time again!  EVERYONE needs Thieves Essential Oil!!!

Let me know what you think of this powdered scrub!

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils?  Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

WEEKEND OILY TIP! - SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP... INTO THE TUB!

Have you been up since Thanksgiving, enjoying family, eating and preparing your Black Friday shopping lists???  Did you go out at midnight or did you catch a few zzz's and head out to the stores before sunrise?  Did you battle crowds and stand in long, long lines to get the items that you wanted?  If so, you may be ready for a soothing bath to calm those aching bones and muscles!

You're exhausted and don't have a lot of time or energy to read, so I'll keep it short.  Soak in a bathtub with epsom salts, baking soda and Panaway Essential Oil for about 20 minutes.  (If you are lucky enough to have an oversized garden tub, you may consider doubling the recipe) Here's how you prepare it:

Black Friday Detox Bath
- Get the bath water as hot as you can stand it.
- Add one cup of Epsom Salts to the tub and make sure they dissolve.
- Add about 10 drops of Panaway EO to 1/2 cup of Baking Soda.
- Dump Baking Soda/Panaway EO into the tub.
- Make sure everything is dissolved before getting in.
- Drink a lot of water and relax in the tub while soaking your body.  

Panaway EO's blend of oils smells just like icy hot and is great at providing comfort to aches and pains.  (I highlighted Panaway EO in a Let's Learn Tuesday Post.)  Bathing in Epsom Salts (which is comprised of the naturally occurring minerals magnesium and sulfate) can help improve health in numerous ways.  See the Epsom Salt Council for more useful information.  Adding Baking Soda is a great way to refresh your skin!  Check out what Med-Health.net has to say about bathing with baking soda.

Hope this helps you to relax and enjoy the rest of your Thanksgiving weekend without feeling the affects of shopping until you drop!

Interested in finding out how to get your hands on these Young Living Essential Oils? Check out my Essential Oils and Monthly Promotions Pages!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.