Well, I don't know about you but that warm and cozy aroma of Thieves has been making a daily appearance in this house. Tis' the season for supporting your immune system and Thieves oil is one of the tools we like to keep on hand. Lucky for us, the aroma of Thieves is warm and cozy with a little bit of spice. Perfect for the fall and winter months! While it stands alone quite nicely, it also pairs well with citrus oils, tree oils, herbs/spices, and some of our floral favorites.
If you are looking to step up your Thieves game this season, here are three simple ways to work this oil into your routine.
It is that time of year when you come home from work and start brewing a cup of Thieves tea:)
This was the first thing my dad asked for when he arrived at my house. This could be a daily drink to support the immune system or a drink you take when you are feeling run down! It is VERY popular with the men in my life
Here is the recipe:
1-2 drops Thieves- immune support
3 drops Lemon- immune support
1 TBSP honey
8 ounces of warm water
Optional 1-2 tsp. ACV to support a healthy gut
Who loves their Thieves Tea?!?
This was the first thing my dad asked for when he arrived at my house. This could be a daily drink to support the immune system or a drink you take when you are feeling run down! It is VERY popular with the men in my life
Here is the recipe:
1-2 drops Thieves- immune support
3 drops Lemon- immune support
1 TBSP honey
8 ounces of warm water
Optional 1-2 tsp. ACV to support a healthy gut
Who loves their Thieves Tea?!?
If tea isn't your thing, surely making the house smell heavenly will peak your interest! We LOVE our Thieves for the aroma BUT it can be a great tool in the diffuser when we are looking for an extra tool to help us through the germy months. Try the above diffuser blends!
Last, make a wellness roller! My kids love this addition to their nightly routine. Ratios may vary based on age. I will give you the ratios for an adult. I cut this recipe in half my kiddos. We roll this concoction on the feet and down the spine before bed. If one of us does get sick, we roll ever two hours and may add some extra oils based on our symptoms. Again, oils are a tool. Always consult your doctor when needed! Here is my favorite wellness roller recipe (adult version).
15 drops Thieves
15 drops Frank
15 drops Lemon
Drop into a 10 mL roller bottle. Top with liquid carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil or Young Living's V-6 oil.
Using your oils doesn't have to be overwhelming. The above three recipes are perfect to incorporate into a self-care routine for yourself and your family!
The season is slowly changing which can often time bring a tickle to the throat, a nagging cough, discomfort in the throat, and an unwanted scratchy feeling. Lucky for you, you have many options whether you like to DIY or BUY your Young Living items. Our family does them all!! Let's start with the DIY!
Honey Drops
This staple recipe can be turned into anything you would like! Seasonal Sniffle bombs ( Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, & Copaiba) , Immunity Drops, Tummy Tamer Drops ( Peppermint, Ginger, Lemon) . Today we are are using Thieves, Lemon, and Peppermint to make throat soother drops. You can find that DIY in my video here! you will need to adjust the drops for children and I know plenty of adults who increase the number of drops for themselves!
You can use a silicone mold to keep them in a nice shape!
Let's chat the BUY options!
Thieves Lozenges vs. Thieves Cough Drops
I am a BIG DIY gal and these drops are worth every stinkin' penny. The Thieves Lozenges are Thieves, Peppermint, and Lemon wrapped in one. They amaze me ( and my husband)! The difference between the lozenges and the Thieves Cough Drops is that there is additional menthol in the Thieves Cough Drops. The cough drops are FDA approved and labeled OTC. Since both contain the Thieves blend, you are also reaping the benefits of those immune support oils. You will NOT find artificial flavors, sugar, or dyes in these drops!
Both are wonderful for a cough, scratchy throat, and to open the airways. I love popping one before I put my mask on or even before a run. They are so refreshing and last forever compared to the drops I am used to from the store. We just stocked up for the season as these items tend to FLY off the come fall and winter.
So what do you think? Are you a buyer or diy-er this season?
Did you know that Thieves Mouthwash contains colloidal silver. With the combination of colloidal silver and essential oils, you are guaranteed an AMAZING funk fighting combination without the use of harsh ingredients that tend to leave your mouth stinging or burning. That is another reason why, you have an effective throat spray and fresh breath spray. The ingredients are actually serving a purpose. There is more than just fresh, bright, flavors going on here :)
These are some awesome recipes to make with just one bottle!
Honey-Lemon Throat Spray:
1 ounce Thieves Mouthwash
10 Thieves, 10 Lemon, 5 Copaiba, 5 Clove
1 TBSP Raw honey
1 ounce warm distilled water
Whisk together in small bowl. Add to a 2 ounce spray bottle. Spray back of throat as needed to soothe and refresh.
(recipe and picture, courtesy of Pretty Simple Essentials)
Fresh Breath Spray
1/2 teaspoon Thieves Mouthwash
5 drops Peppermint/Spearmint
10 mL spritzer
Add ingredients to spritzer, mix, and spritz in mouth when you need some fresh breath.
Kids Mouthwash
1 TBSP Thieves Mouthwash
3 drops Citrus Fresh
2 drops Peppermint (optional)
16 ounces of water depending on desired strength
Add a teaspoon of solution to small cup of water to use as mouthwash after brushing. If it is too strong, cut with water!
Adult Mouthwash (2 bottles from this recipe)
Remaining amount of Thieves Mouthwash split in half
10 drops Peppermint
5 drops Frankincense
5 drops Citrus Fresh
10-12 ounces of distilled water
Use 1-2 teaspoons to rinse mouth after brushing!
This product is amazing and for $11.25, it makes our order every month because of all we can do with it! Since we are part of the loyalty program we get 25% back on that. Who else loves this product and these recipes?
(also stay tuned to on how to snag this label and SO many more in the month of September!)
Have you ever stopped to think about the fact that we wash our hands to support a healthy immune system, but the majority of the hand soaps on the store shelves are riddled with toxins and unwanted chemicals?
If you think your soap is " clean" check for that "Fragrance" label. That is the term companies are able to hide the nasty ingredients under (whether it has to do with the smell or not!). They do not have to disclose that information either....it is proprietary!
Well, here is an INEXPENSIVE and TOXIN-FREE recipe to keep those hands clean and moisturized. All you need is three ingredients and your distilled water! The ability to create your own signature soap scent, is endless!
Here is the recipe:
1/3 cup Castile Soap or YL Bath & Shower Gel base
1 tsp. Carrier oil
20-25 drops EOs
8-12 ounces water
Mix in foaming soap dispenser! Great gift idea too!
What are some of your favorite combos?
1 tsp. Carrier oil
20-25 drops EOs
8-12 ounces water
Mix in foaming soap dispenser! Great gift idea too!
What are some of your favorite combos?
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.
