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!

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To your Health and Happiness,

~April

Your Child's Nutrition: 🍎 The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

As parents, it is important that we set good nutritional examples. We all know the importance of eating healthy, well-balanced meals. But it is often difficult to put anything on the dinner table, let alone making sure that every meal is nutritionally sound. This is why supplementation just simply makes sense.

Preparing healthy meals based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins (like beans, nuts, seeds, fish, and poultry), while avoiding over-processed, nutrient-poor foods, can help establish good nutritional habits in your child that can last a lifetime. One-third of children and adolescents consume fast food daily.

Multivitamins Can Help Fill Nutritional Gaps
Unfortunately, even the best efforts to prepare a balanced diet often fall short in providing the recommended levels of nutrients. Many children do not meet daily recommendations for several nutrients including vitamins A, C, E, and K and calcium and magnesium. Similar deficiencies are found for health-promoting nutrients without official recommended daily intakes, like omega-3 fatty acids (particularly DHA), and probiotics. For a variety of reasons, most kids simply do not consume these important nutrients on a regular basis.

This is where supplementation can really help bridge nutritional gaps in a child’s diet, without adding significant calories. Our children aren’t just little adults. They don’t act or function the way adults do (anyone who has had a 3-year-old can attest to that!). But more importantly, their young bodies are still growing; their metabolisms and nutritional demands are different than those of an adult. Furthermore, excessive amounts of certain nutrients (such as iron) can be toxic in children. Children may have unique nutritional needs, so working closely with your child’s pediatrician can help too. All of these factors should be considered before giving a child a supplement.

One way to address many of these needs is a daily multivitamin supplement specifically formulated for children. Unfortunately, many leading children’s supplements deliver cheap, poorly absorbed forms of vitamins and minerals, and are often formulated with undesirable artificial colors, sweeteners, and/or flavors.

doTERRA a2z Chewable™ tablets are a great tasting, concentrated source of your child’s daily vitamins and minerals. Each serving delivers a balanced blend of B vitamins and is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, D, E, and K. This unique formula also delivers a comprehensive blend of botanical powders and extracts along with brain and nervous system supporting nutrients, to help support the nutritional needs of growing bodies.* 

doTERRA a2z Chewable is a delicious and easy way to ensure that your kids get the nutrients they need from high quality sources without the artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners so abundant in other children’s vitamins.

As parents, one of the most important things that we can do for our children is setting an example through our good nutritional habits. As the old adage goes, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

Probiotics For Healthy Tummies
These days, it seems as though everyone is talking about probiotics and how they help maintain the health of the digestive and immune systems. Yogurt is a source of probiotics that most children enjoy. However, brands have a lot of added sugar and typically only deliver relatively small amounts of a single probiotic strain. In addition, some kids may be allergic to dairy.

One of doTERRA’s most recent dietary supplement offerings helps address the nutritional need for probiotics without the dairy, sugar, or unfamiliar taste of fermented foods. PB Assist® Jr is a powdered probiotic supplement designed with children in mind. It includes 5 billion live cells of a unique blend of six different probiotic strains, to support both digestive and immune health.* These probiotics have been blended into a delicious powder that can be poured directly into the mouth for a fun and tasty way to integrate probiotics into anyone’s daily routine.

Mother Nature’s Best Brain Food: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Healthy eating and obtaining adequate nutrition is important for healthy growth and development, including healthy brain function, concentration, and learning. Arguably, there are no more important nutrients for the healthy growth and function of the brain and nervous system than omega-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In fact, 60 percent of the brain is structural fat and DHA, which makes up more than 30 percent of gray matter (the information processing center of the brain). This gray matter structure is extremely important for signal transmissions in the brain, eyes, and nervous system. Unfortunately, the richest source of omega-3 fatty acids are often some of the most avoided by children: fish and seafood.

For kids who have distaste for fish and seafood, doTERRA IQ Mega® provides a great way to get the important benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, without the “fishy” taste so typical of other fish oil supplements. IQ Mega combines the fresh orange flavor of Wild Orange essential oil with 1,000 mg of concentrated omega-3 fatty acids (including 400 mg of brain supportive DHA), without concerns about mercury, contaminants, or fishy aftertaste. It can be taken straight by the teaspoonful, blended into fruit and vegetable smoothies, or added to other healthy beverages or foods.

Supplementation It Just Makes Sense
As parents, it is important that we set good nutritional examples. We all know the importance of eating healthy, well-balanced meals. But it is often difficult to put anything on the dinner table, let alone making sure that every meal is nutritionally sound. This is why supplementation just simply makes sense.

Of course, getting nutrients from a healthy, well-balanced diet should continue to be strived for. But the reality is that most children simply do not eat as well as they should. Supplementation offers an affordable and convenient way to fill nutrient gaps. Great tasting, convenient, easy-to-use supplements like doTERRA a2z Chewable, IQ Mega, and PB Assist Jr help to fill these gaps and promote a foundation for lifelong health and vitality.

Information and credit given to Your Vibrant Essence and dōTERRA.

ABC’S OF KIDS SUPPLEMENTS

**Always consult your child’s pediatrician before giving your child any dietary supplement.
**Be on the lookout for products that have been specifically formulated with children in mind (e.g. doTERRA a2z Chewable, IQ Mega, and PB Assist Jr).
**Carefully read and follow the instructions on the product label and keep all supplements out of the reach of children.
*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.

Let me help you set a good example to your child by providing them with the proper supplements that will make them feel better, give them more energy, support brain and cardiovascular health, maintain a healthy digestive system and much more! 

Reach out to me april@yourvibrantessence.com

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Nurse Mom turned Oil Mom - April

Be "OnGuard" and stop germs in their tracks!

Be "OnGuard" and stop germs in their tracks! There is a lot of ickies and aches going around especially this time of year.  It's never fun to be under the weather! We become less productive, have a lack of energy, and even miss school or work. If you are like me, I tend to even be a bit grouchy when I don't feel well.......but that isn't you, is it? :)

In my recent Face Book Live video, I share just a couple of the ways to use OnGuard protective blend to boost your immunity and support your natural antioxidant defenses.

On Guard essential oil is a proprietary blend that contains Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Rosemary and Eucalyptus. Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade because you don't deserve any less!

Click Here to watch my Face Book LIVE video on how you can use the OnGuard essential oil, beadlets or soft gels to power up your immunity!

Now that you have learned more about the power behind OnGuard and what it can do for you, I'd like to share a couple recipes:

ON GUARD Throat Spray
Combine the following:

8 drops of doTERRA onGUARD Essential Oil Blend
8 drops of doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil Blend
2 oz. of distilled water
Pour into clear 4 mil glass Misting Spray Vials.

On GUARD Hand Sanitizer

Hand cleansers are a convenient, on-the-go solution for cleaning your hands when soap and water are unavailable. Today, traditional hand sanitizers contain isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. These ingredients can be harmful, especially if accessible to unsupervised children. Most hand sanitizers contain between 60 to 90 percent alcohol, which is enough to cause alcohol poisoning if ingested, extremely drying to the skin and a fire hazard. According to CNN Health, a 2 ounce bottle of hand sanitizer may contain as much alcohol as four shots of vodka.

Combine in a squeeze bottle, that works best.

10 drops of doTERRA onGUARD Essential Oil Blend
pure aloe vera gel
1/4 t Vitamin E
Note: Essential oils can be stored in plastic containers if the essential oils are diluted. Make sure they are high quality if you do use plastic containers.

You don't have to feel icky to use OnGuard. Boost your immunity before the bugs hit!

There are a few other products that contain the powerful benefits of OnGuard.

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Whether you are a new to oils, already love oils and want to purchase from the #1 company in the industry, or want to build your own Essential Oils business, I’m here to meet you where you are at. I would love to hear in the comments where you are in your oil journey! We can experience this journey together and I’ll be there every step of the way!

Nurse Mom turned Oil Mom- April 

I've Officially Broken-Up With My Candle Collection

I’VE OFFICIALLY BROKEN-UP WITH MY CANDLE COLLECTION.

I used to be a complete candle-addict, but my candles have collected a lot of dust since my first essential oil diffuser arrived three years ago. I also no longer fear starting a fire!
Diffusing essential oils not only makes my home smell nice, but they also can provide other health benefits as well. I have lost count of how many diffusers I currently have in my home.

I always use cold-air diffusers. Caution when using candle warmers or anything that might heat the oils too much, since anything that heats the oils can damage some of their beneficial properties. Cold air diffusers are the best way to preserve all the beneficial properties of your precious essential oils.

If you are new to essential oils, there’s no better way to get to know them than through your diffuser. Try a few of my top favorite essential oil recipes for your diffuser below to get you started!

20 ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES FOR YOUR DIFFUSER
General Guidelines:
• The following blends are meant to be used in a cold-air diffuser. These diffusers usually require a small amount of water to be added, along with the oils. 1-2 drops of oil per hour the diffuser runs.
• Follow the manufacturers directions on your diffuser.
• If you don’t have one of the oils called for in the recipe, you can still try the recipe without it.

1. LET’S FOCUS ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
This is a much-loved combo, and for good reason! It’s perfect to increase alertness, or when you need a quick pick-me-up.
• 2 drops wild orange essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil
2. FRESH AND CLEAN ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
This blend is wonderful for creating a welcoming atmosphere in your home. It’s bright and fresh:
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops lemon essential oil
• 2 drops rosemary essential oil
3. ODOR ELIMINATOR ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
It freshens up the air in no time:
• 2 drops lemon essential oil
• 1 drop melaleuca essential oil
• 1 drop cilantro essential oil
• 1 drop lime essential oil
4. SEASONAL SUPPORT ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
These three oils together are spectacular for helping to maintain clear breathing and a healthy immune response. I use this blend especially during the spring and summer months.
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops lemon essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil
5. CITRUS EXPLOSION ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
I love diffusing citrus blends when we have company coming over. It makes my house smell happy and clean.
• 1 drop lemon essential oil
• 2 drops wild orange essential oil
• 1 drop lime essential oil
• 1 drop grapefruit essential oil
6. DEEP BREATH ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
I love this blend for the evenings when I’m trying to slow my brain down, and I also like to diffuse it in the bedroom as I fall asleep:
• 1 drop bergamot essential oil
• 1 drop patchouli essential oil
• 1 drop ylang ylang essential oil
7. RESPIRATORY SUPPORT ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
Use this blend to support respiratory function–especially during the winter months.
• 1 drop lemon essential oil
• 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil
• 1 drop rosemary essential oil
8. FLOWER GARDEN ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
Want your home to smell like a flower garden in full bloom? Try this one:
• 1 drop geranium essential oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops roman chamomile essential oil
9. MAN-CAVE ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
I think this combo smells very masculine and woodsy… Although I enjoy it too.
• 2 drops white first essential oil
• 2 drops cypress essential oil
• 2 drops wintergreen essential oil
10. BUG REPELLENT ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
This combo isn’t one that I’d necessarily wear as perfume, but it contains a collection of oils that most creepy-crawlies dislike:
• 1 drop lemongrass essential oil
• 1 drop thyme essential oil
• 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
• 1 drop basil essential oil
11. SPICED CHAI ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
Craving a cup of chai? Either make my homemade chai tea concentrate and then add a drop to your tea or coffee, or put this blend in your diffuser: (This one is my favorite!)
• 3 drops cardamom essential oil
• 2 drops cassia essential oil
• 2 drops clove essential oil
• 1 drop ginger essential oil
12. SPICEY CITRUS ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
What autumn should smell like.
• 3 drops wild orange essential oil
• 2 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
• 1 drop clove essential oil

13. WOODSY ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
Feeling like a walk in the woods, but stuck at home? Try this instead:
• 3 drops frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops white fir essential oil
• 1 drop cedarwood essential oil
14. IMMUNE BOOSTER ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
One of my favorite blends for the fall and winter months:
• 1 drop rosemary essential oil
• 1 drop clove essential oil
• 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
• 1 drop cinnamon bark essential oil
• 1 drop wild orange essential oil
15. GOODBYE STRESS ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
Feeling frazzled? This is one of my favorite combos:
• 2 drops frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops bergamot essential oil
16. GOODNIGHT ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
For a sweet night’s sleep:
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops chamomile essential oil
• 2 drops vetiver essential oil
17. CANDY STORE ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
I don’t know why, but this one smells like rootbeer. The kids love it.
• 2 drops wild orange essential oil
• 2 drop wintergreen essential oil
18. ENERGIZE ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
Diffuse this first thing in the morning for a big boost:
• 2 drops wild orange essential oil
• 2 drops frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops cinnamon essential oil
19. GROUNDING ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
For those moments when everyone really needs to chill out:
• 2 drops vetiver essential oil
• 2 drops cedarwood essential oil
20. HAPPY HOLIDAY ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE
• 2 drops white fir
• 2 drops wild orange
• 1 drop wintergreen

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 get these oils in your home and tell you more about why I chose dōTERRA!

Visit  www.facebook.com/yourvibrantessence to follow me on Face Book!

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

Whether you are a new to oils, already love oils and want to purchase from the #1 company in the industry, or want to build your own Essential Oils business, I’m here to meet you where you are at. I would love to hear in the comments where you are in your oil journey! We can experience this journey together and I’ll be there every step of the way!

Nurse Mom turned Oil Mom- April