Spring Into Wellness ~ Joy

It is time to start another week in our series Spring Into Wellness.  During week 2 we will be focusing on Mood/Stress/Anxiety.  I mean, really, who can't use this???  I know this will be beneficial for my home.  I hope you can say the same.  We are all human & therefore we all deal with the stresses of life.......family issues, financial problems, sickness, work issues, and we could go on & on & on & on.  Just life, in general, is very stressful & we all deal with these stresses differently.  I hope by the end of this week, we'll all have even more ways to help alleviate stress & anxiety.

Do you ever have days when you are just less than happy?  I know I do.  We women & our moods can be very complicated.  Even in my girls, as young as they are, I can see the moods.  My poor husband!!! Well, guess what!!  Young Living has the perfect oil blend to help with our moods. 

Joy has such a pleasing & uplifting scent.  I love to diffuse Joy while my girls are working on their school work.  In fact, that is when I witness my first real experience with Joy.  Back in the fall, Ava was learning multiplication.  She was struggling & really letting it mess with her  mood during school.  She felt completely unable to comprehend & remember how to do it.  One day she was working at the table & I noticed that she was crying these big crocodile tears.  It broke my heart.  I asked her what was wrong & she said, "I can't get this.  I just wish school & math didn't exist at all."  WOW!!!!  So, I told her to take a break & walk away from it.  I mean she was getting the concept, it was the memorizing that was freaking her out.  So, she walked away.  I told her to apply some Joy over her heart. While she did that I got some Joy in the diffuser with some peppermint.  She went to play for about 10 minutes & then I called her back in to finish her work.  I was nervous that she might break down again, but when she came back in, she stood at the table & was singing while she was finishing her math.  AND she got most of the problems correct!!!  I was completely impressed!!  Joy is now a constant in our house.......especially during school!!!  

 Another favorite way that use Joy is in an Epsom salts bath.  I discovered Epsom salts when I first started using essential oils.  Have you tried this??  Let me tell you, the Epsom salts alone are incredible in a bath. Then when you add these amazing oils it is AMAZING!!!!  So, the next time you have the blues or stress that is getting you down, reach for your bottle of Joy.  How do you like to use Joy? 

Sickies STINK!!!

Just like every mom in the world, I HATE it when my babies are sick.  Recently poor Aubrey woke up burning up with a fever, 102.3.  It came out of the blue & we didn't know of anything she had been exposed to.  Aubrey does have a history of sinus & ear infections & even allergies making her feel this bad.  The only thing she complained with was a headache.  So, we went to work to manage her headache & fever.  She drank a lot of juice & did a lot of sleeping.  We used essential oils (lemon, Thieves, & peppermint), Epsom salt baths, & even a couple of small doses of medicine to bring her temp down.

Even after all of that she was still puny & her temp was coming below 100.8.  So, I decided to pull out another natural remedy that I had read about & tried before.  The last time I tried it, it worked great.  It is a method using eggs whites.  Basically you separate the egg white into a bowl.  Then fold a paper towel & soak it in the white.  Once the paper towel is coated, place the folded paper towel on the bottom of feet & put socks on over.  My girls do not like how this feels, but I love how it works.  So, I did this with Aubrey & rocked her to sleep.  When she woke up, her temperature was 99.3!!!  Success!!! 

I'll keep this filed away for future reference & I hope that maybe it can be helpful to others as well!!! 

Spring Into Wellnes ~ Oregano

I have always loved Italian food.......pizza, spaghetti, lasagna.  YUMMY!!  Before I discovered Young Living, I believed oregano was only a dried spice in my cabinet. I did eventually discover that I could plant & use fresh oregano too.  But that was really the extent of my knowledge on the subject.  I knew that oregano made food taste good.  

I didn't know that was barely the tip of the iceberg!!  Oregano is a powerhouse of goodness for our bodies!!  Did you know that?? What makes oregano such an amazingly powerful oil is that it contains the highest levels of the phenol carvacrol.  It has been used to support wellness & boost immunity for centuries.

Oregano is one oil that I make sure my family is not without!!  It is one of the oils that I used to make a roller bottle of an immunity blend. My youngest daughter has always been prone to sicknesses.  She's small & will almost always catch whatever is going around.  Oregano has been a huge help for her.  At the first sign of a sore throat or stuffy nose or sinus irritation we start applying on the girls. If it is my husband or myself feeling these symptoms, then I make us a powerful capsule.  We usually only have to apply or ingest for 2-3 days. I have been amazed by this oil.  

I do also enjoy using my Oregano oil in the kitchen.  For several years now I have been making my own marinara sauce.  My family wants lasagna or spaghetti once a week.  The oregano oil really punches up the flavor of the sauce & I love that by using it in my cooking my family is getting the therapeutic benefits! It is a WIN-WIN!! 

If you haven't already gotten you a bottle of this goodness you really should put it on your next order.  I'd love to hear from you about how you're using Oregano Oil. 

What To Do About Scratched Disney DVDs

I don't know about your house, but if it is anything like mine then you have lots of DVDs for your kiddos......specifically Disney DVDs.  It doesn't seem to matter how careful you are, these DVDs end up with unexplained scratches.  That, of course, causes the DVD to be a huge annoyance to watch.  With scratches the DVDs will not play a smooth continuous movie.  

Some of my girls FAVORITE movies are the ones that end up with the most scratches.  So, I wanted to figure out a way to fix this problem.  I have found a few suggestions about how to "fix" the disc at home, but I've gotta be completely honest........I haven't tried these DIY fixes for a few reasons but mostly because there always seems to be more important chores & things to take care of.  So the scratched discs get pushed to the back burner & forgotten.  Then I don't remember that I need to fix the disc until my girls ask to watch the movie again & of course, it won't play.  

I was super excited a couple of weeks ago to see a pin on Pinterest about having your scratched Disney DVDs replaced for a small fee.  So, I quickly started in on the research.  It was easy to find & I had my girls get 3 movies that we knew were scratched & I told them we would try this program.  So, following the instructions on the website (I'll include the link at the bottom of this post), we got our DVDs ready to send in.  Then we took them to the local post office & sent them on their way.  My girls started off very impatient.......daily asking when their movies would be back.  I had told them 2-3 weeks.......I wanted them to understand that it would not be immediate.  Imagine our surprise when about a week & a half after mailing our movies, we went to our mailbox & found this............

In less time than I expected they sent us brand new, sealed replacements for the 3 movies we sent in.  My girls are beyond excited.  And so am I.  From now on when we watch our movies if we come across one that is scratched, we place it in a stack & I plan to mail them in 2 or 3 at a time.  There is a fee per disc involved.......$6.95 for DVDs & $8.95 for blueray discs.  In my opinion, well worth it!!!  If you have scratched Disney DVDs, I would highly recommend that you check into doing this!!!  We will definitely be saving this website & utilizing it again!!!

You can click HERE to learn more about how to replace your scratched Disney DVDs. 

Spring Into Wellness ~ Inner Defense

So many germs are out there just waiting for their chance to compromise our immune system.  In our busy, hectic lives, it seems to be easier to catch little bugs & such.  This is because a lot of times we burn the candle at both ends.........we're trying to be everything & do everything for everybody, at home, at work, at school, etc...  All of this puts extra stress on our bodies. Even things we do for fun (extracurricular activities, travel, etc...) can add stress.  When we have these extra stresses on our bodies it is much easier to start feeling bad.  

Young Living has another great supplement that is the perfect fit for times like these...........Inner Defense capsules.  Inner Defense promotes healthy respiratory function & immune support.  It is liquid softgels that contain powerhouse essential oils........Oregano, Thyme, Thieves, Cinnamon Bark, & Clove.  The liquid softgels dissolve quickly for maximum results & support. 

I love the idea of keeping such an amazing support product around.  The only problem is that I want this product for my daughters & neither of them can swallow a capsule yet.  So, I had to figure out a way to get this immune support for them.  I knew that if I got the capsules & opened them, the essential oils used are "hot" oils so they wouldn't be palatable in any food or drink.  They would burn the girls' mouths.  So, I decided to mix my own roller bottle of inner defense.  I had all the individual essential oils on had to make this mix.  So, I grabbed an empty bottle & mixed 8 drops of each EO & then fill the bottle with olive oil.  Now, I have "inner defense" for my girls when they need it.  A roller bottle makes it super easy & convenient.  In times of need I can roll it easily on their feet before bed.

So, have your tried Inner Defense??

Spring Into Wellness, ~ Multigreens Capsules

I know when everyone hears Young Living, we think essential oils.  And you all know how I feel about these essential oils, so that is a valid assumption.  But did you know that Young Living has a whole host of amazing supplements & other products to help us make sure that we are operating at a high overall wellness potential.  

In the world we live in today, it is HARD to get all the nutrients we need from our foods.  We live in a time of fast food, highly processed food, & busy lifestyles so that it is hard to get whole, real food.  If you are a picky eater (or if you have a child that is one), it is even more difficult.  So today I want to introduce to YL's Multigreen Capsules.

 This supplement is a wonderful way to fill your diet with a high source of nutrients & vitamins that you (or your child) may be lacking in your day to day diet.  Here is what Young Living says about Multigreens on their website:  "MultiGreens™ is a nutritious chlorophyll formula designed to boost vitality by working with the glandular, nervous, and circulatory systems.* MultiGreens is made with spirulina, alfalfa sprouts, barley grass, bee pollen, eleuthero, Pacific kelp, and therapeutic-grade essential oils."  Packed full of nutrition!!!!  Such an amazing product.  

I add Multigreens to my smoothies & love it.  I'm not a picky eater, but even at my best, I know I am not getting enough veggies in my diet.  My Aubrey is a super picky eater.  One thing that she does love is plain yogurt sweetened with a little honey.  So, I've started adding Multigreens to her yogurt!!!  Helping my picky eater get more of the vitamins & nutrients she needs!!!  Have you tried Multigreens yet?  I'd love to hear from you!!!

I'm enjoying sharing with you this month.  I hope you'll be back to read more & I hope you find something that helps you!!  Until next time.....

Spring Into Wellness ~ Red, Ningxia Red

Have you tried Young Living's Ningxia Red yet?  If you haven't you seriously need to stop reading right now & go get you some.  Seriously!!!  This stuff is crazy good for you!!!  Let me tell you a little bit about it!! This is a powerhouse antioxidant drink made from wolfberry puree & other antioxidant packed super fruits.  Besides that it is also infused with Young Living's essential oils.  This stuff can help support a healthy body from head to toe!!! 

 How do we use this amazing drink?  Well, my girls & I take 1-2 oz daily.  My girls love that I have them their very own monogrammed mason jar shot glasses to take their red from!!  I usually add just a splash of the Ningxia Berry syrup to theirs for some added sweetness. Then I let them choose an oil add if they want.  I like to mix up the way I take mind.........some days I'll take it in shot glass or straight from the pouch.  Other days I love to fix me a really rockin' powerhouse smoothie.  We make our own goat's milk kefir & I sweeten it with a tiny bit of maple syrup.  Then add frozen fruit & whatever extras I want/need.  My husband takes it occasionally but not as often as the girls & I do.  When I feel like we're succeptable to getting a weakened immune system or have been exposed to something, I really increase the intake amount & mix some Thieves with it.  During the cold winter months, the "sick season,"  I used hot apple cider & added my red & Thieves to it!!  YUM!!!

 If you'd like to read more from Young Living about Ningxia Red you can see key benefits & The Ningxia Red Difference here. So, now I'm gonna ask..........