Learn Something New: Essential Oils

In 2014, I started this draft of learning something new each month, which was SO fun. It was funny to read what I said back then because now, I use DoTerra, Young Living and Gritman oils and I am no longer an oil loyalist, but use DoTerra the most. I think all of these brands are wonderful. I use some grocery store brands in some of my cleaning products from time to time. I love essential oils and will continue to use them. I love mixing blends and using them while I am working. Some of my current favorites are lemongrass, clove/orange/cinnamon blend, OnGaurd, Theives, etc. I love following Grapefruit and Gold on Instagram to get inspiration on various blends and what to do with oils. I got that EO box during Amazon Prime day. 

So here is my thoughts on EOs back then.....

I have been intrigued by essential oils for years now. I remember when I was younger my mom would have tea tree oil in various products that was supposed to be calming and I loved the smell of it. There are so many different brands and kinds of oils out there it is hard knowing which ones are "the best".

When we moved to the suburbs I decided to go exploring on many different days just to see what there was to do, where to go, etc in our area. I have some clients that love this detox place about 45 minutes from my house called Deer Lake Lodge, so I decided to go check it out. I was very interested in seeing what it is all about and possibly detoxing there some day. It is a very calming and beautiful place. When I went there they guy told me I could sit in on an essential oils class they would be having a few hours later, after some contemplating I decided to leave and come back for the class. I was super excited because I had always wanted to learn about essential oils. 

The woman who taught it, Sweet Mama, was super nice and informative. Plus, once again like my calligraphy class, it was a beautiful, sunny day. I really wanted to know what oils would help with stress and headaches along with other ailments Bryan or I would encounter. Bryan isn't always convinced of my "natural" ways of doing things, but he usually just goes along with it for the moment. I knew I wanted to use a really pure oil for my body and maybe something less pure, but good for cleaning products. I took a ton of notes and thought that it was great information. 

I ended up deciding on Doterra oils. I was debating between Doterra, Young Living and Mountain Rose. I have researched a TON on pure oils, so I know Doterra and Young Living have a rivalry of some sort, but from the beginning I was leaning towards Doterra after reading about them and then them being recommended years ago and then finally Sweet Mama saying she used them. So I decided to go with my gut. I don't use the oils every day, but so far I have been very pleased with them. Who knows maybe that will change in the future.

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DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner

When I go to yoga class I try to always bring my own mat. It bothers me when people don't wipe down the yoga mats at the gym, so I make sure to always wipe the mat down if for some reason I forget my mat. Most gyms should have wipes, but if not you can always make your own spray and bring it with you.

Here is an easy DIY yoga mat cleaner recipe:

• 2oz Spray Bottle
• 2 tablespoons Witch Hazel
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 5 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
• 5 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Directions: Mix all together and put in a spray bottle. Store it in a cool place or bring it in your yoga bag so you have it when you need it.

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3 Ways to Use a Divided Turntable

Have you seen this turntable from The Container Store? I love it and use it for various organizing projects. In my own home it is currently being used as a medicine holder in our kitchen. Since our medicine cabinet is upstairs, it becomes annoying to walk upstairs if we need something, so we started keeping some medicine in our kitchen. I saw on the The Container Stories blog that they used it for legos and loved it, among other things. Below are 3 ways to use this divided turntable:

Like I stated above it is great to use for medication in any room of the house. 

It's great for party supplies. If you have people over you can bring it inside or outside and set it in the middle of the table or wherever.

I don't have nearly as many essential oils as some, but I think it is a great way to use this turntable if you use oils everyday. You can leave out somewhere in the house or put it in a cabinet. 

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Eco & DIY Essential Oil Hand Sanitizers

Throughout the years I have tried some eco hand sanitizers that aren't popular name brands. Clean Well, EO, and Aesop have been kind of been my go to's the last couple of years. Also, I have Higher Nature Colloidal Silver I spray every so often, it helps with germs. I use it mostly when I travel. 

Here is a DIY hand sanitizer.

What you need:

• Fractionated Coconut Oil
• Doterra Ongaurd essential oil or something similar
• Doterra Wild Orange essential oil or something similar
• Spray bottle

1. Mix 15-20 of Ongaurd and Orange oils and 1-2 oz of coconut oil into a spray bottle.
2. Shake bottle.
3. Use on your hands.

DIY Essential Oil Bug Spray

I have been making my own essential oil bug spray and it seems to work great so far. This is great alternative to regular and deet bug repellents.

What you'll need:

• Doterra TerraShield or a citronella therapeutic grade oil 
• Lemon essential oil
• Fractionated coconut oil
• Water
• Spray bottle 2-4oz

1. Pour about 1/4 to 1/2 of TerraShield, 10-15 drops of lemon oil, 1-2oz of water and the rest of the bottle fill with fractionated coconut oil. 
2. Shake the bottle to mix everything together.
3. Spray on skin.