Whipped Foot Lotion with Essential Oils:)

Are your mom's feet resembling sand paper at all?

No worries, we have it covered!  This amazing Whipped Foot Lotion is just what her dry feet needs. It is a light and very moisturizing lotion that she can really use anywhere on her body. For the best results, add a generous amount to feet with socks before sleep. She will love the results and she will love you for making it for her!

What You Need:

1 teaspoon beeswax
2 tablespoons cocoa butter
4 tablespoons shea butter
1 tablespoon  virgin coconut oil
2 tablespoons Fractionated Coconut Oil
5 drops certified pure Peppermint essential oil
5 drops certified pure Melaleuca essential oil

Directions:

1.In a small glass container, combine all ingredients except essential oils. Place in saucepan with 1-1.5 inches of boiling water.
2. Stir ingredients until combined (around 5-10 minutes).
Note: Use a popsicle stick for easy cleanup.
3. Once melted, remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes.
4. Add essential oils and stir.
5.Let mixture come to a solid. To quicken the process, place in refrigerator.
6. Once solid, use an electric mixer to whip the lotion. Gradually come to high speed and whip for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
7. Place into container. To use, rub on heels to help soften and soothe them. For the best results, add a generous amount to feet with socks before you go to sleep.

Can you say Ahhh?!

If you are like me,  you love home made gifts! Treat mom with this natural, non- toxic lotion with no synthetics! It smells amazing!

WONDERING WHERE TO GET ESSENTIAL OILS?
There seems to be new essential oil companies popping up every day, but I’ve used the highest quality essential oils for over 3 years and I’ll never go anywhere else. The oils are third-party tested for purity (you can SMELL the difference if you compare them to other brands), ethically sourced around the globe, and I love that they are a humanitarian-geared company. I’m happy to personally help you know the difference and have you experience them for yourself!
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To your Health and Happiness,

~April

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Aromatic Benefits of Essential Oils

The olfactory bulb transmits smell information from the nose to the brain, and is thus necessary for a proper sense of smell. The olfactory bulb is a part of the limbic system. It performs the important task of controlling the nerves related to odor in the brain system. Even if someone does not have a sense of smell, they can still benefit from inhalation of oils because of the wonderful work of the olfactory bulb.

Using essential oils can influence you in a variety of ways, including aromatherapy to improve moods.

Just simply inhaling the aroma of an essential oil can be effective for calming nervous or anxious feelings, but here are a few examples of aromatic benefits targeting specific purposes.

• An inhalation of the Elevation joyful blend (lavender, hawaiian sandalwood, tangerine, melissa, ylang ylang, elemi, osmanthus, lavandin and lemon myrtle) or Citrus Bliss invigorating blend (wild orange, lemon, grapefruit, madarin, bergamot, tangerine and clementine) first thing in the morning can help you wake up and get motivated.
• Diffusing eucalyptus and basil throughout the day can help you stay productive.
• Peppermint and wild orange can help you stay focused. 
• Peppermint or Breathe respiratory blend (eucalyptus, peppermint, laurel, melaleuca, lemon, ravensara and cardamon) can help you through a workout.
• Diffuse or drop a few drops to your pillow of lavender or vetiver at night for a more restful sleep.

Try These Diffuser Blends to Help You Get Through Your Day!

Sunshine For Your Day
3 drops Bergamot
3 drops Wild Orange
1-2 drops Ylang Ylang

Avoid the Afternoon Blahs
2 drops Lemongrass
4 drops Wintergreen
3 drops Wild Orange

Time to Relax
3 drops Vetiver
3 drops Lavender
4 drops Cedarwood

WONDERING WHERE TO GET ESSENTIAL OILS?
There seems to be new essential oil companies popping up every day, but I’ve used the highest quality essential oils for over 3 years and I’ll never go anywhere else. The oils are third-party tested for purity (you can SMELL the difference if you compare them to other brands), ethically sourced around the globe, and I love that they are a humanitarian-geared company. I’m happy to personally help you know the difference and have you experience them for yourself!
Click here to connect with me!

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To your Health and Happiness,

~April

Get access to your Free eBook "Essential Oils for Beginners" HERE

6 Quick & Easy Tips for a Less Toxic Home

Are you committed to a healthy, happy family-- beginning with your home? Get ready to walk through your house and see how many of these tips will make a dramatic impact in eliminating toxins!

Get Rid of Plastic and Switch to Glass

Plastic, unless it is BPA free it will leak chemicals you don’t want in your water or food.  Also if you like to add essential oils to your water, the plastic will want to soak the oil in. The plastic doesn’t deserve my oils! Glass is better than plastic for leftovers (especially in the microwave), water bottles, storing food, you name it, it is just better, period.

Switch Out Your Toxic Cleaning Products

I began with changing all my toxic products out for non-toxic cleaning products. Instead of using Bleach, Windex, furniture polish, and corrosive bathroom cleaners, I switched all of my products to environmentally safe,effective and kid friendly! You can use whatever organic non-toxic product that speaks to you. I personally like Shaklee and Norwex. But I mostly use essential oils and water! Easy and very inexpensive too!

Use Non-Toxic Skin Care and Hand Soaps

You might not think of it but everything you put on your body matters. From what you wash your clothes and dishes with, to what you put on your body. Foaming soap is less messy and better all around as a hand soap option as a opposed to liquid soap. I make my own Peppermint foaming hand wash and it doesn’t dry out or crack my hands! I use body soap and facial products that are made with natural ingredients and essential oils.

Eat More Organic

I know it is hard to make the shift because it costs more. But think of it as an investment to yourself and your family, it costs less than the price of illness or cancer. Organic is safer and meets higher standards.  Try to eat very little packaged and processed foods.  Try to eat more natural food than processed foods. Think or your body as your car, what you fuel your car with will make a difference on it’s performance and life expectancy.

Clean Up Those Messes!

The cleaner the environment you surround yourself in will make a world of difference between how you feel emotionally and what you are able to get done.  A clean house also keeps you healthier, germs are cleaned up and you are less likely to get sick. Running a diffuser with essential oils like lemon, peppermint or wild orange will not only fill the air with a wonderful aroma but will have therapeutic effects for uplifting mood and killing germs!

Use Essential Oils

LEMON: Diffuse to neutralize odors and elevate mood. Use to clean kitchen counters, or to polish wood and stainless steel appliances. Dissolves sticky residue, and works to remove marker and crayon from surfaces. Add to baking soda to make a scrub cleaner.
PEPPERMINT: Mix with water and mist in corners for a natural deterrent for spiders and ants.
WILD ORANGE: Use to clean surfaces and polish wood. Elevates mood while it degreases and shines. Mix with fractionated coconut oil for hand sanitizer.
ROSEMARY: Refreshes musty smelling laundry and washing machines. Degreases surfaces.
LAVENDER: Diffuse or mist onto bedding for a restful sleep. Add to laundry soap for fresh smelling linens.
EUCALYPTUS: Add to washing machines to get rid of dust mites in bedding.
THYME: Mist onto surfaces to keep germs away.
OREGANO: Use for your most germ ridden places, such as toilet bowls and most heavily used surfaces, to prevent illnesses from spreading in your home.

WONDERING WHERE TO GET ESSENTIAL OILS?
There seems to be new essential oil companies popping up every day, but I’ve used the highest quality essential oils for over 3 years and I’ll never go anywhere else. The oils are third-party tested for purity (you can SMELL the difference if you compare them to other brands), ethically sourced around the globe, and I love that they are a humanitarian-geared company. I’m happy to personally help you know the difference and have you experience them for yourself!
Click here to connect with me!

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To your Health and Happiness,

~April

Get access to your Free eBook "Essential Oils for Beginners" HERE

DIY Bunny Bath Fizzies

To Your Family From Ours, We wish you a very wonderful weekend! Wishing you time spent with family and creating memories that will last a lifetime! Enjoy this fun bunny recipe! Happy Easter!!

DIY Bunny Bath Fizzies

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup Citric Acid
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoon epsom salt
2 teaspoons Sweet Almond Oil
3/4 teaspoon water
15-20 drops Lemon Essential Oil
or Lavender Essential Oil
food coloring or soap dye (optional)

Wilton Bunny Silicone Treat Mold

In a large bowl combine baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and epsom salt. In a small bowl combine almond oil, water, essential oil, and food coloring.
Pour wet mixture into dry mixture. Mix with a whisk until fully combined. Use your hands to press bath bomb mixture into mold. Dry overnight before removing from mold.
Tip: if the mixture needs more water use a spray bottle and lightly spray until you reach the right consistency. Be careful not to add too much water or the mixture will start to fizz. Test the mix by grabbing a handful, if it holds it’s shape it’s ready.

WONDERING WHERE TO GET ESSENTIAL OILS?
There seems to be new essential oil companies popping up every day, but I’ve used the highest quality essential oils for over 3 years and I’ll never go anywhere else. The oils are third-party tested for purity (you can SMELL the difference if you compare them to other brands), ethically sourced around the globe, and I love that they are a humanitarian-geared company. I’m happy to personally help you know the difference and have you experience them for yourself!
Click here to connect with me!

To join the Your Vibrant Essence FaceBook Group! Click Here

To your Health and Happiness,

~April

Get access to your Free eBook "Essential Oils for Beginners" HERE

Don't let aches and pains ruin your holiday!

Are you a pain in the butt? Oh, sorry....I mean, do you have pains in your butt, shoulders, legs, arms, fingers, hips, feet? Of course you do, everyone does from time to time and some more than others!

How much pain, does this pain give you? How much of your quality of life is it effecting? Not only physically draining, but emotionally draining to. Tired of being achy and sore and not having anything but stinky cream to use. Or what about those patches or special socks? Sound familiar? This is one of the biggest complaints I hear, so I want to share with you a safe, non-stinky, non-greasy and natural solution that doesn't require a prescription!

This is where it gets Deep.....

Deep Blue Rub is a topical lotion that uses cooling and soothing essential oils like Peppermint, Wintergreen, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, and a proprietary Deep Blue Soothing Blend to offer the body cooling relief and the skin lasting moisture. Deep Blue Rub was designed to help soothe tired muscles and joints, and uses essential oils with cooling and warming properties to help naturally comfort problem areas. In addition to (CPTG) Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils, Deep Blue Rub also contains plant extracts and moisturizing emollients that are good for the skin—leaving skin nourished, soothed, and non-greasy after each use.

Don't turn to synthetic or other harmful measures to minimize discomfort, know that there is a natural solution to help soothe discomfort by utilizing the cooling and warming effects of essential oils. Other topical creams simply can’t stand up to the quality and efficacy of Deep Blue Rub because of its CPTG essential oils, natural plant extracts, and moisturizing emollients. It reaches deep into the cells to support repair, not just a topical "bandaid".

Whether you work out a few times a week or practically live at the gym, Deep Blue Rub is definitely a product you want to keep in your gym bag. The soothing elements of this cooling lotion are just what you need post workout. Heavy lifting, intense running, or workouts can leave the body with some discomfort in the hours and even days after exercise. But with Deep Blue Rub on hand, you can soothe any trouble spots.

While we often associate sore muscles and joints with exercise and recreational sports, it is also possible to feel tightness and discomfort in the body after sitting for too long, working in the garden, heavy lifting, playing an instrument, typing on the computer or doing day to day home projects. You can massage Deep Blue Rub into the sore spots for cooling, relaxing relief. Not only will the tingling sensation of the lotion awaken your senses and rejuvenate your extremities, but the combination of CPTG essential oils will soothe any affected areas.

Deep Blue Rub is also a smart choice for post-practice and post-game, back-to-back practices, games, and workouts throughout the season for athletes.

Ingredients
Wintergreen: With chemical components that provide renewing properties, Wintergreen oil is often used to provide a warming, soothing massage after physical activity. Along with it restorative properties, Wintergreen also has an uplifting, fresh aroma that can stimulate the senses.

Peppermint: Peppermint oil is known for its energizing properties, and gives Deep Blue Rub a minty, invigorating scent. Commonly used to promote alertness and stimulation, Peppermint essential oil lends itself to the cooling, refreshing nature of Deep Blue Rub.

Eucalyptus: Like Wintergreen, the chemical makeup of Eucalyptus oil makes it a renewing essential oil. Along with its renewing properties, Eucalyptus is also known to promote feelings of relaxation, which make it an important ingredient in Deep Blue Rub.

Helichrysum: With countless benefits for the skin, Helichrysum is a helpful oil to include in any blend to help promote moisturized, soft skin. In addition to its benefits for skin, Helichrysum oil holds renewing properties that provide a soothing sensation upon application.

Ylang Ylang: As mentioned, the Deep Blue Rub formula is designed to moisturize skin without leaving it greasy or oily. Ylang Ylang oil has long been used to improve the appearance of skin, and offers soft, gentle properties for the skin in the Deep Blue Rub blend.

If you suffer form muscle aches, joint discomfort and/or tension, then Deep Blue is right for you!

Still have questions or want to purchase Deep Blue Rub or amazing essential oils? 

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To your health and happiness,

~April

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- Credits: Founder of Your Vibrant Essence and dōTERRA blog spotlight deep blue

Spring Clean Naturally

Why Spring Clean Naturally?
Safe for you and your family
Easy on the pocket
Highly effective
Environmentally friendly

Facts
*Many household cleaners contain toxic chemicals. These chemicals may cause short-term and long-term health problems when you use them.

*Children are often more vulnerable to chemical exposure during developmental stages, and certain chemicals may interfere with the development of their neurological, endocrine, and immune systems.2 Main routes of exposure: eating, drinking, breathing, and touching.

*Younger children have higher respiratory rates than adults, therefore they absorb more air contaminants per unit of weight, meaning they experience a higher inhaled dose.

*The air inside a typical home is 200–500 percent more polluted than the air outside mainly due to toxic household cleaning products.

Must-Have Basics

BAKING SODA

Absorbs and eliminates odor. Use to clean countertops, sinks, and tubs. Sprinkle some baking soda on your carpet and vacuum after 15 minutes for a fresher look and feel.

WHITE VINEGAR

Contains natural antifungal and antibacterial properties. Cuts grease and dissolves mineral deposits.

CASTILE SOAP

Lifts dirt, cuts grease, and eliminates tough stains. Pour a small amount over baking sheets and pans then scrub for a few minutes, and you’ll have clean, shiny results.

SALT

Salt is an effective scouring agent. Pour salt mixed with hot water down the kitchen sink regularly to deodorize and keep grease from building up. Mix salt with Lemon essential oil and use to remove stubborn coffee and tea cup stains.

FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL or OLIVE OIL

Great natural cleaner and polisher. Rub it into leather or polish wood surfaces. 

BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR CLEANING

Lemon
Lime
Wild Orange
Douglas Fir
Eucalyptus
Melaleuca (Tea Tree)
Purify Cleansing Blend
Thyme
Peppermint
On Guard Protective Blend
On Guard Cleaner Concentrate

Tip: Replace toxic air fresheners with a diffuser.

Base Ingredients + Essential Oils
Make your own non-toxic cleaning products using these simple ingredients and doTERRA essential oils.

PINE FLOOR CLEANER
Ingredients

1 gallon warm water
2 tablespoon liquid castile
5 drops Douglas Fir essential oil
5 drops White Fir essential oil
5 drops Cypress essential oil
10 drops Lemon essential oil
Instructions

Add soap and essential oils to bucket of warm water.
Use mop or rag to clean floors.
Pour into a spray bottle for cleaning countertops.

Note: This solution does not need to be rinsed off.

ALL-PURPOSE CLEANING SPRAY
Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1 cup white vinegar
25 drops Wild Orange essential oil or other essential oil of choice
Instructions

In a spray bottle, combine water and vinegar.
Add essential oil(s) of choice. Shake well.
Use on counters, wood, glass, stainless steel, and porcelain.
Wipe with a microfiber cloth or paper towel.

"LIME" SCALE REMOVER
Ingredients

½ cup Baking Soda
3 tablespoons water
10 drops Lemon essential oil
10 drops Lime essential oil
Instructions

And water and essential oils to baking soda.
Mix into a paste.
Rub a small amount onto surface.
Let sit for 20 minutes.
Wipe off with wet cloth.

Information supplied by dōTERRA and Your Vibrant Essence.

WONDERING WHERE TO GET ESSENTIAL OILS?
There seems to be new essential oil companies popping up every day, but I’ve used doTERRA essential oils for over 3 years and I’ll never go anywhere else. The oils are third-party tested for purity (you can SMELL the difference if you compare them to other brands), ethically sourced around the globe, and I love that doTERRA is a humanitarian-geared company. I’m happy to personally help you know the difference and have you experience them for yourself!

Click here to connect with me!

To join the Your Vibrant Essence FaceBook Group! Click Here

Click Here for access to your Free "Essential Oils for Beginners" eBook!!

To your Health and Happiness,

~April