Do It Yourself: All-Natural Garden Pesti...

I’ve never been one to claim I have a green thumb, but one thing I do know is that insects and bugs ruin gardens. A few posts ago, I shared an all-natural way to keep those aerial pests from spoiling our days in the outdoors with a bug spray. This week I’d like to share a way to keep these pests from damaging our gardens. Generally, we use pesticides to deter insects from gardens; prevent plants, fruits, and vegetables from growing fungi; and to encourage growth. However, the in-store alternatives to treat these issues include harmful chemicals that have warnings if...

Using Essential Oils for Delicious Recip...

People often ask me why they should use essential oils in recipes. My question is, “Why wouldn’t you?” We are exposed to massive amounts of toxins in our environment and foods each day. Even the integrity of seeds and farming practices are a challenge for our health. The amount of additives and preservatives in foods and beverages is also a burden to our bodies. So why not add something uplifting to your foods and beverages to support your health? Using Young Living essential oils in recipes uplifts the aroma and flavor and supports our lives. I usually add essential...

Product Blog Readers Win Big!

Let’s start by saying anyone associated with Young Living is already a winner. That said, there are a few extra lucky individuals who also won free Young Living product. Congratulations to the winners from our past few giveaways: Slique Gum Linda C., Carol G., Donna M., Tiffany V., Rebekah S., John B., Suzanne K., Lori A., Sheila D.,  Rachel J. This sounds like a great idea…can’t wait to try the gum, and love the benefits of Frankincense! My doctor informed me I need to lose 70 pounds…so I need a boost, I have loss 12 pounds so far in 6 weeks…and...

NingXia Redsicles

As warmer months are quickly approaching (at least for the northern hemisphere), I wanted to share a creative way I get my children excited for healthy eating. To the noncreative, they may be called “frozen NingXia Red® on a stick,” but my imaginative children call them “Redsicles.” Okay, okay, maybe that name isn’t the most creative, but they sure taste great. What you need: NingXia Red singles Popsicle sticks (I prefer skinny ones) Scissors Freezer Instructions: Shake packets well Remove top of NingXia Red packet Insert stick Put in the freezer standing up...

Chew on this…

For thousands of years, different cultures have chewed a variation of gum-like substances. The Greeks chewed mastic tree sap; Mayans used sapodilla tree sap; Native Americans preferred spruce sap; and ancient Middle Eastern travelers used frankincense oleoresin. Although there are many reasons to chew gum, some of the most interesting (at least to me) include to promote oral health and to help control appetite. Frankincense oleoresin was traditionally chewed by ancient Middle Eastern travelers during long journeys when days were long and food was scarce. These days, you...