The history of the Thieves oil blend is an interesting story. At first when I heard the name I thought, “Why in the world would someone name an oil blend ‘Thieves’?” Here is the story: Essential oils come in “singles” or “blends”. Single oils like lemon, peppermint, or lavender are distilled from a single plant. […]
12 Insanely Clever Essential Oil Accessories Needed for Effective Use
How to Find the Best Essential Oil Accessories for Your Family As a natural mom who uses essential oils, I find it’s important to use essential oil accessories to help us use our oils more effectively and easily. When you first start using oils, it can seem overwhelming and you feel like you […]
Does it Really Matter Where You Buy Essential Oils?
Being frugal, I try to make sure I get the best deal when I buy essential oils. As moms we make a lot of buying decisions and for those of us who like to be healthy, we also have to decide the best place to get the essential oils we use on our families. Factors to […]
Best Ways to Use Grapefruit Oil – Essential Oil Facts and Tips
A friend asked me the best ways to use grapefruit oil. She had gotten a bottle Young Living grapefruit oil from a friend and wasn’t sure what to do with it. So here are my recommendations: How to Use Grapefruit Oil: 1. Put a drop or 2 in some water for a refreshing […]
How Pure Essential Oils are Produced
I heard Gary Young speak last month about how pure essential oils are produced. He gave us detailed information and showed slides helping us understand how he uses proper cultivation, crop rotation, and other techniques to produce quality oils. Poor farming practices produce poor quality plants and then oils that are sold all over the world. […]