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Diffuser Blend: Sunny Day

4/29/2019

Sunny days are ahead.
Spring has arrived.
Warmth is on the way.

Diffuse these three oils to feel all the sunshine, citrus, and zen as you crush this Monday!

XOXO
Kourt

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Surviving Spring: Lavender

4/28/2019

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We've talked lots in the past couple weeks about spring time seasonal concerns. So today, I want to highlight the third oil in our seasonal trio: Lavender

Lavender is calming... to skin, for sleep, for seasonal threats, in times of stress, when things sting, and MORE!

To learn even more, head over to this link:
https://doterra.me/sto1PQlk

I've left a few usage ideas below.
Happy Spring!

XOXO
Kourt

Lavender Oil Uses and Benefits

Whether you are trying to soothe skin irritation or merely nourish delicate skin, there are many uses of Lavender essential oil for skin. The soothing properties of Lavender have made it a popular option for skincare products, at-home skincare DIYs, and simple topical application. Do you struggle with obnoxious razor bumps after shaving? Well, shaving might be essential, but irritating razor bumps are not. Provide relief to your skin with this Razor Relief Serum enhanced with Lavender essential oil and avoid the irritation that often comes post-shave. You can also cleanse and nourish your skin by making your own Lavender essential oil clay mask at home. Great for all skin types!
Do you have a pot of potpourri that has seen its day? Don’t throw it out! You can utilize the amazing aroma of Lavender essential oil by adding a few drops to a potpourri mixture that could use a little revitalization.
Are your hands constantly plagued with dry skin and unhealthy looking cuticles? Making a homemade cuticle cream with Lavender essential oil is a great way to bring the moisture and healthy look back into your nails. You can also use this cream on your hands, lips, or anywhere you have dry spots. Check out our DIY for homemade cuticle cream, featuring the wonderful soothing abilities of Lavender essential oil.
One aromatic benefit that Lavender oil is widely known for is its ability to promote a relaxing atmosphere that leads to a restful night’s sleep. The calming properties of the oil help create a serene environment that is optimal for resting well and staying asleep. Wondering how you can use Lavender essential oil aromatically to aid in relaxation for a better night’s sleep? Add a few drops of Lavender to your pillows or bedding so that you inhale the aroma as you are drifting off to sleep. You can also apply Lavender oil to the bottoms of your feet as a part of a relaxing bedtime ritual.
Sun exposure is good, but too much of it can cause irritated skin. Thankfully, Lavender oil holds many soothing properties that are perfect for calming occasional skin irritations. If you’ve spent a little too much time in the sun and find your skin irritated, reach for a bottle of Lavender essential oil. The next time you are dealing with discomfort from too much sun, try this after-sun soothing spray with Lavender essential oil.
In addition to its calming aromatic properties, Lavender essential oil can also help ease feelings of tension when used internally.* While internal use of Lavender is often used to promote restful sleep, it can also promote relaxation and feelings of ease during your waking hours.* Whether you diffuse Lavender oil, or take it internally, this oil can be used at the end of a long, taxing day. Its light, floral scent will make you feel at ease and peaceful emotionally. It can also help you relax and drift into a peaceful sleep when taken internally.*
Whether you have kids, pets, or just a lot going on in your home, unwanted odors can sneak into nearly any room. Thankfully, the fresh, powdery, floral aroma of Lavender essential oil can get rid of musky, pungent smells that might be haunting your home. Combine Lavender oil with water in a spray bottle to create an instant solution for the unwanted smells that might be plaguing your home or belongings. Spray a light mist from your Lavender spray bottle into your car, linen closet, on your mattress, or any other areas that could use some freshening up.
Yes, Lavender is revered for its calming, soothing, and relaxing properties, but it is also widely used in cooking for its taste and fragrance. You can use Lavender oil when cooking to soften citrus flavors in lemon sauces for chicken or fish, marmalades, citrus salads, and more. Lavender oil will also add a flavorful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts. Take a look at this recipe for a Lavender-Blueberry Milkshake, and see just how delicious Lavender oil can be.
The ancient Romans and Egyptians often used Lavender oil aromatically for relaxation purposes, and you can too. All your worries will slip away as you sink into a relaxing Lavender oil bath. Add a few drops of Lavender to your bath water or bath soap to reap the benefits of this tranquil, light aroma. You can also apply Lavender to your temples and back of the neck to enjoy its relaxing aroma and help melt away feelings of stress or tension. Whether applied topically, or added to a luxurious bath, Lavender oil is the perfect solution for when you want to unwind at the end of a long day.

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Surviving Spring: Peppermint

4/28/2019

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Dear friends, spring time has brought with it a host of seasonal struggles here in the midwest. Easer weekend started it all and now, we can't even go outside without our cars being coated in pollen, our eyes feeling itchy, and our noses feeling stuffy.

Tonight, let me share Peppermint with you.
It is a beautiful addition to our seasonal trio, as it opens up the respiratory system and relieves head tension like a pro. These are two major complaints of seasonal sufferers and Peppermint is in our trio for this very reason!

Another great reason we love Peppermint in our home though, is for its ability to repel bugs... spiders and ants in particular.
Here's a great story from one of the department heads from doTERRA Compliance.

"I was working outside one day and I noticed that the cracks in my driveway had been overtaken by ants. There were thousands of them! In my rush to resolve this problem in the quickest possible manner, I decided fire was my best option. A few hours later I returned to inspect the ant colony only to find they were still there. Honestly, I was frustrated but also impressed. Maybe we could learn to co-exist. I would control the boundaries from the basketball hoop to the eastern gate, and the ants would control the western boundaries ending at the sidewalk. As I searched for paper and pen to draft new property boundaries I stumbled across a bottle of Peppermint. I recalled my essential oil training and how Peppermint can be used as a safe and effective bug repellent. I liberally dropped the oil in the cracks and all around where the ants were to see if that would do anything. When I came back to it later, the ants were gone."

To go along with that story, dōTERRA Science published an article that highlights good oils to use to repel insects in all situations and why it works. You can read that article here: https://doterra.com/US/en/brochures-magazines-doterra-living-spring-essential-science-bug-off

Happy Sunday!
XOXO
Kourt

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Diffuser Blend: Egg Hunt Aftermath

4/22/2019

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Anybody else have an egg hunt, family get together, church day, bunnies & baskets kind of hangover today?
Easter Sunday is one of my favorites, but WOW. It also holds so many expectations; so many events; so many people. Now here we are the next day, with kids home and baskets full of empty, plastic eggs.

Here's what I've got for you in your diffuser today.
Wild Orange
+
Serenity
+
Balance

Let those citrusy, calming, grounding aromas help you and your people recover from Resurrection Sunday in the best way possible.
XOXO
Kourt

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Surviving Spring: Lemon

4/16/2019

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I'm sharing my favorite tips for surviving spring this week as the weather seems to be finally settling in, and the sun seems to be shining more every day!

One of my favorite oils this time of year is Lemon. It smells like sunshine, is a spring cleaning powerhouse, and is part of everyone's favorite seasonal threats trio. Especially this week as we approach Easter, we all need a little something to help cleanse our body. dōTERRA Lemon essential oil is a powerful cleansing agent that can help aid in digestion.* With its multiple benefits and uses, Lemon is also great for purifying the air and enhancing the flavor of desserts and main dishes. When diffused, Lemon is very uplifting and energizing and has been shown to help improve mood. Diffuse dōTERRA Lemon in your home this week to help create an uplifting environment for friends and family.

Check out our doTERRA website for education, recipes and DIY ideas using Lemon Essential Oil:
https://doterra.me/aCFgboRK

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Diffuser Blend: Seasonal Stuff

4/15/2019

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Anybody else struggling with spring? The sniffling... the sneezing... the watery eyes... the scratchy throat... it's lovely, isn't it?
Well, luckily for us, doTERRA has three seasonal heroes in Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint. Diffuse these 3 oils today. While you are breathing these in, head over to our Facebook page and watch the video linked below to learn more about WHY they work and some other ways to utilize these oils for your seasonal concerns!

https://www.facebook.com/michaelandkourtneyowens/videos/1974897699302384/

XOXO
Kourt

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Diffuser Blend: Sunny Day

Surviving Spring: Lavender

Surviving Spring: Peppermint

Diffuser Blend: Egg Hunt Aftermath

Surviving Spring: Lemon

Diffuser Blend: Seasonal Stuff

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