Masks have become a part of our daily routine. Some of us are wearing them for short trips to the grocery store and others wear them for a prolonged period of time, day in and day out. After wearing a mask for over 8 hours while flying last month, I found myself reaching for my Peppermint and Thieves Spray time and time again. The peppermint helped with a heavy ache that I would get in my head mid-day as well as some wooziness during some rough air. I clearly wasn't able to hand wash my mask, so I found myself giving it a good spritz with Thieves Spray from time to time. There is no other disinfectant I would use for this. Why? Because I am putting it back on my face and want to make sure I am inhaling a clean, non-toxic aroma. Since this trip, I have come across several helpful recipes in various oily groups! I wanted to share them with you as I have found them effective yet safe when it comes to staying away from toxins. Staying away from harsh chemicals and toxins is part of maintaining a healthy immune system.
Mask Spray:
Witch Hazel
Essential Oils ( this is your choice!)
I selected Peppermint and Raven for respiratory support and an uplifting aroma. You could also do Thieves, RC, Lavender, Spearmint...think of what you are wanting to address!
Add 7-10 drops of desired oils into spritzer. Top with witch hazel, add top, and shake. Spritz the inside of your mask before wearing.
Thieves Spray:
You can purchase this already made ( That is what I would do :) ) OR you can DIY this!
15 drops of Thieves oil
1 teaspoon witch hazel
A little under 2 ounces of distilled water.
Spritz your mask front and back with Thieves Spray in between wears.
Mask Soak:
16 ounces warm water
1 teaspoon Thieves Laundry Soap
1 teaspoon Thieves Household Cleaner
3-5 drops Lemon Oil
Mix all ingredients in bowl of water. Add masks to the bowl and gently work the solution through the masks. Soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse clean under warm water. Hang to air dry.
I hope you find these recipes helpful as we adapt to a new routine.
The Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak 🍇🍅🍏has been our go-to for clean fruits and veggies for a few years now. I was blown away by the difference in taste, cleanliness, and appearance after a good soak. Of course, there is always a good hack to go along with our Thieves products! Stay tuned for a helpful tip in cleaning your produce as needed instead of a big bath at the beginning of the week!
Something I hear over and over again, from friends and family trying to make healthier choices, is how difficult and overwhelming it is! I cannot disagree. When I started examining the foods we were eating and the products we were bringing into our home, I was constantly reading label and after label and spending WAY more time in the store than I wanted to.
In my opinion, food is harder to switch out and be consistent with. What we eat, is a decision I am making multiple times a day and with all the tempting options out there, of course we are indulging from time to time. Probably more than I would like to admit!
Switching out the products we are bringing into our home, has proven to be less difficult. When we started with Young Living, it was all about the oils. I soon realized these were plant-based products that I can trust ( I can actually read all of the ingredients on the bottle) and no label reading was required every time I went to add something to my cart. While some were slightly more expensive, I have noticed my products last longer because they don't have all of the extra junk and fillers so many of the products on our store shelves have. I have also learned some frugal mama hacks along the way!
There was one product that stood out to me when we started this process. One bottle took care of SO MANY products I had been purchasing. The Thieves Household Cleaner has been the star of the show in our house for over 5 years now. This concentrated formula, allows me to create my household cleaning items by simply using 1-2 capfuls of cleaner and simple ingredients/cleaning tools around the house. I can dust with it, clean my floors, clean my carpets, clean every room in the house, use it as glass cleaner, oven cleaner, stain remover....I can go on and on. All of my cleaning products were replaced with the SIMPLE SWITCH to Thieves Household Cleaner. One bottle can do it all!
If you are one of those people who is trying to create a clean living environment for your family and finding it difficult, this single bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner can turn those overwhelming feels around when it comes to cleaning your home! A bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner retails at $29.61 and is available to wholesale members at $22.50. Keep in mind, it is a concentrated formula, From this one bottle, you can make approximately 29 bottles of medium degreasing strength, all-purpose cleaner. One bottle folks! It replaced at least 5 different cleaners in our home.
Here is a link to Young LIving's website to show you what is possible with this cleaner! Keep in mind, the essentials oils recommended, can be switched out for what you have on hand.
