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Getting Started With Essential Oils and Where To Buy Them

If you are just getting started with essential oils, you need to read my Getting Started With Essential Oils post. Scroll down to see all the posts that I have shared on how to use these wonderful and versatile oils and be sure to check back as I share more awesome uses for the Essential Oils that are included in the Young Living Premium Starter Kit! Don’t forget that you can get a free Essential Oils Reference Book when you purchase a Premium Starter Kit!

How To Make Homemade Milk Bath |Great Gift Idea!

September 13, 2017 by Mindi Cherry

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This homemade milk bath recipe will leave your skin feeling soft and supple, refreshed and invigorated! It’s so easy to make and would be a great gift! One of my favorite ways to relax is to take a nice hot bath.  When I was a child, I always wanted bubbles and my children love bubble…

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Homemade Lip Balm

June 23, 2017 by Mindi Cherry

Lip balm is something that I always have within reach of me. I am slightly addicted to it. My lips tend to chap easily all year long (and I know that much of it is because I have a tendency to lick my lips – don’t do that if you can help it!). I have been…

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How To Make Homemade Body Butter

February 13, 2017 by Mindi Cherry

We have been making many of our own cleaning products in our house lately and I decided that it was time to  move on to making our own personal care items as well! This homemade body butter was remarkably easy to make and can be customized using any scent or combination of scents that you…

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Homemade Foot Scrub and Soak | Coconut Lime Foot Scrub!

July 12, 2016 by Mindi Cherry

Summer, sandals and flip flop weather is coming – are your feet ready?  While I love going to the salon for a pedicure, it’s not exactly cheap and I am always trying to extend my pedicure as much as possible! One of the worst things that I do to my feet (and I know that…

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Make Your Own Homemade Bug Repellent Lotion Bar!

July 2, 2016 by Mindi Cherry

If your family lives in a wooded area or near a lake, then you know all about critters like ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes and the like. Having bug bites all over your arms and legs after a day out hiking is no fun. This simple Homemade Bug Repellent Lotion Bar is a great substitute for the…

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5 Best Carrier Oils When Using Essential Oils

April 5, 2016 by Mindi Cherry

While many essential oils can be used directly on the skin (Peppermint oil on the temples for a headache or Lavender Oil on a cut or scrape), many oils are too potent to be used undiluted directly on the skin. You also need to add essential oils to a carrier oil to be able to use…

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Start Your Day Energized With These Essential Oils!

February 18, 2016 by Mindi Cherry

Waking up and getting going isn’t always the easiest.  I know that I am the MASTER when it comes to the snooze button!  Some days you need more than just strong coffee to put one foot in front of the other. Whether you use your diffuser, essential oil roll-ons, or a massage lotion, here are…

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Make Your Own Window Cleaner + More DIY Cleaners!

February 12, 2016 by Mindi Cherry

This homemade window cleaner costs pennies to make and can be used for so many other things besides windows – cutting grease, countertops and more! If you have been following this site for a while, you know that I have been getting in to a more natural lifestyle, from using essential oils, to making my…

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6 Ways To Use Essential Oils Around Your Home

January 30, 2016 by Mindi Cherry

Are you a huge fan of essential oils? By now you have probably figured out that I love them! You may know that there are a ton of benefits from a health stand point, but there are also many ways you can use essential oils around you home. Before you begin using any essential oil…

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23 Ways to Use Lemon Essential Oils

January 22, 2016 by Mindi Cherry

When you begin to use essential oils, one of the first ones that you are introduced to is lemon. Not because it’s basic and boring, but because it does SO much! Essential oils are amazing and have so many amazing uses and lemon essential oil is no exception! Whether you are just looking into using…

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My Absolute Favorite Essential Oil | Peace and Calming!

September 24, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

One of my favorite blends from Young Living is Peace & Calming. There are those days that just don’t seem to end and others that leave you so stressed out that it is hard to calm down. Thankfully, there is Young Living’s Peace & Calming Essential Oil Blend for just such occasions.  It is my…

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How To De-Stress With Essential Oils

July 10, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Stress can seem to sneak up on us when we least expect it and stay for an unwelcome visit. When you see stress bust through the door, grab your essential oils and fight back. You can diffuse these different stress busting essential oil blends for instant relief. I personally use and endorse Young Living Essential…

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Protect Your Flower Garden From Pests and Disease With Essential Oils

June 19, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Many flower gardens are perennial gardens and come back year after year without having to be replanted. When we don’t properly clean out our gardens each season, we can attract different common diseases. Flower gardens can be infested with all sorts of pests or have a fungal or bacteria problem. By using essential oils, you…

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What is All This Fuss About Essential Oils?

June 12, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Seriously, if I hear one more person talk about the uses of essential oils I just might scream…and you might wonder why I started writing more about essential oils lately. What is all this fuss about essential oils really about? Are they really all that and a bag of chips? I’m not one to jump…

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Jazz Up Your Iced Tea With Essential Oils!

June 3, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

It is summertime and that means one thing – lots and lots of iced tea! While my children (and my husband) much prefer when I make them my homemade lemonade recipe (although I wish they would drink my spinach lemonade recipe), I have been an iced tea addict for as long as I can remember…

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How to Fight Common Vegetable Garden Diseases Naturally Using Essential Oils

May 29, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Organic gardening means gardening without the use of synthetic pesticides, insecticides or herbicides unless they too are organic. The first step in fighting common diseases or pests is to be able to identify what you are looking at. That is definitely the hardest part. Here are ways to identify and how to Fight Common Diseases In…

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5 Essential Oils That You Should Have On-Hand!

May 20, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

There are hundreds of different essential oils in use today. I believe that Young Living makes some of the best essential oils on the market (which is why I have a special offer for you to get started with Young Living) . Out of all of them, there are five Young Living essential oils that you…

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The Many Uses of Cinnamon Essential Oil

May 14, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Cinnamon is a tropical plant and is grown for its bark which has many medicinal and culinary benefits. It has been used in Eastern cultures for centuries to aid in many different ailments. One thing to note though before you start using Cinnamon Essential Oil is that it can cause allergic reactions when used topically…

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Relax Tonight With These Essential Oils!

May 8, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Essential oils are great to diffuse or blend with other oils to be used topically. Essential Oils can stimulate the body, relax the brain, and help every major bodily function. After a hard day though, you just want to relax and let go of the day’s stresses. We talked about ways to start your day energized…

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4 Health Benefits of Cedarwood Essential Oil

April 26, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

As we continue to learn about essential oils, it is time to move on to one of my favorites – Cedarwood Oil!  Cedarwood Essential Oil is extracted via steam distillation from Cedar wood chips. Cedar is a tree found in colder regions and at higher elevations and has long been used for its health benefits. Here…

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5 Essential Oils Blends That Rock!

April 20, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Young Living makes pretty awesome essential oils. The blends have been perfectly combined to rock your world, but more importantly, to work just like they say they will. Read on for five Young Living Essential Oils that rock. Thieves We all know that the Thieves blend is uber popular, but why all the hype? Is…

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The Healing Benefits of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

April 14, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Eucalyptus is native to Australia and is a tall, evergreen tree with long thin leaves that are chalk full of healing properties. Eucalyptus Essential Oil is derived from these leaves and is highly concentrated, meaning a little bit goes a long way. The healing benefits of Eucalyptus Essential Oil are well-known and documented making this one essential…

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Need to Focus? Try These Essential Oils!

April 8, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Sometimes staying focused on only one thing at a time is super hard! We are taught early in life that to be successful you must master multitasking. Well, wouldn’t you know it that studies now show that you waste more time when you multitask then when you just sit down and focus on one task…

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3 Home Remedies Using Ginger Essential Oils

March 28, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Ginger root has been used for thousands of years not only in the kitchen, but as a homeopathic cure for a few common ailments.  We talked before about 3 Essential Oils that have healing powers, but here are a few more! Ginger Essential Oil is a very concentrated extract of ginger root and has many…

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12 Ways to Use Orange Essential Oils

March 17, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

We are continuing in out series on how to use essential oils.  If you missed any of the previous posts, you can see them all on my essential oils page! Today we are talking about one of my favorite scents the whole-wide world….Orange!  Orange is a citrus scent that makes you think upbeat and happy!…

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3 Essential Oils That Have Healing Power

February 26, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

Essential oils are powerful enough on their own to help with everyday tasks like cleaning and purifying the air, but did you know that some essential oils also have the power to heal? Each essential oil brings its own perks to the table, but these three oils could really change the way you look at…

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11 Ways to Use Lavender Essential Oils

February 23, 2015 by Mindi Cherry

We are continuing with learning about the basics of using essential oils and hopefully by now you have read about Getting Started with Essential Oils. So far we have talked about Lemon Oil and Peppermint Oil….now it is time to talk about one of my favorites: Lavender Oil! Lavender is one of the most versatile…

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7 Easy Cleaning Hacks To Try!

December 11, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

We’ve all had that unexpected spill that results in a stain we just don’t know what to do with, or maybe your kids wrote on a wall and you have no clue where to begin with cleaning. Here are 7 Easy Cleaning Hacks that will come in handy for those rare incidents that happen out…

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15 Ways to Use Thieves Oils

December 6, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

We are continuing in our series about how to use essential oils and Thieves oil has got to be one of the top 5 “miracle oils” that I use each and every day! If you had to choose one essential oil to use to promote good health, then Thieves would be it! Find out more…

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3 Homemade Stain Removers You Can Make

November 15, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

With kids you will have stains. It is a given. No sooner do you give birth than you find your nice shirts with stains on them. The amount of stain remover I went through when my children were young was insane, and very costly. Had I know about these 3 Simple Homemade Stain Removers back…

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6 Natural Headache Remedies For You To Try

October 20, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

Headaches can wreck havoc on your day! They can sneak up on you and make your day unbearable. Many of us reach for the nearest bottle of over the counter pain medication, but did you know that there are many natural headache remedies out there that you can try? Here are a few natural headache…

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Cheap Homemade Ant Repellents

October 18, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

The warmer temperatures of Spring and Summer not only bring endless days in the backyard playing in the sprinklers, but a few unwanted pests in your yard. One of the biggest pests many people deal with regularly are ants. While pesticides, pest control companies and chemicals can help with this issue, we prefer using one…

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Easy Homemade Natural Toilet Bowl Scrub

October 11, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

Whether you discovered you are out at the last minute or you are trying to rid your house of chemicals, this Homemade Natural Toilet Bowl Scrub is sure to come in handy. Not only is it very inexpensive to throw together, it is always handy if you are out of your regular cleaner. Plus the…

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7 Unique Ways to Use Essential Oils

September 29, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

If you haven’t started using essential oils yet, now’s the time! Use essential oils in your vaporizer to improve air quality, use a few drops in your shower for a fragrant pick-me-up in the morning, or even use it to alcohol to make perfumes. There are many other ways to use essential oils, but these…

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11 Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil

September 26, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

Tea Tree Oil is an important essential oil to have in your home! It’s uses are pretty amazing! Who would have thought that something so powerful would come in such a small package? It’s been thought that Aborigines of Australia have used the leaves from the Malaleuca Tree (which produces tea tree oil) in their…

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10 Uses For Peppermint Essential Oils

September 15, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

We are continuing in our series on essential oils because I want you to know all the great ways that they can change your life and help you move towards a more natural lifestyle.  If you are brand new to oils, be sure to check out my “Getting Started with Essential Oils” post! Think about…

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10 Ways to Use Grapefruit Essential Oils

August 22, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

We are continuing in our series on how to use essential oils. I have been using them regularly for a while now and words cannot begin to express what a difference that they have made in my life. I have more energy, have been getting much more restful sleep and even some digestive problems that…

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Getting Started With Essential Oils + FREE Gift From Me!

August 1, 2014 by Mindi Cherry

If you haven’t noticed, I have been posting a lot more DIY projects lately, including making your own homemade stain removers, cheap ant repellents and I even have a post coming up about making your own lavender body butter (coming this week!) and many of them include the use of essential oils. I started getting…

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    This orange marmalade recipe is made right in your pressure cooker or Instant Pot. It is ready in less than 30 minutes!
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