There is just something about a warm cup of herbal tea in the evening to make me all warm and cozy before bed. Or let's face it, any cold day in winter :) I love playing scientist in the kitchen mixing and blending different herbs and flowers and infusing them with essential oils. I wanted something light and citrusy for spring so I combined hibiscus, rose hips, lemongrass and dried orange peal with a splash of Citrus Fresh Vitality essential oil and I am in love! Here is my latest herbal tea blend.
Supplies:
1/2 cup organic dried lemongrass
2 tbsp organic rose hip seeds
2 tbsp organic dried hibiscus flowers
2 tsp organic dried orange peel
10-20 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality essential oil
Mason jar
Directions:
- Add drops of essential oil to mason jar, truing to cover inside of jar.
- Add dried herbs/flowers to mason jar
- Add lid and and shake well to mix. I like to turn the jar on its side and and mix with a rolling motion.
- Leave sealed for three days, mixing the tea inside once a day to infuse.
- Add 1 tsp to hot boiling water, steep and enjoy!
Lets learn a little more about these ingredients
Some benefits include: packed with antioxidants, may help lower blood pressure, blood fat levels, and boost liver health, promote weight loss, support cellular health and could help fight bacteria.
Some benefits include: Boost immune system, aid in weight loss, aid digestive system, Support heart health, and may prevent rheumatoid arthritis
Some benefits include: Help with digestion, weight loss, Lower blood pressure and support heart health, boost the immune system and is packed with antioxidants.
Check out my blog from last week to learn more about Citrus Fresh and a delicious Fruit Tart recipe too! http://naturallyyl.com/blog/6226/easy-fruit-tart
I love to cook but baking is so not my thing... So when I needed to make a desert over the weekend for a gathering I was at a loss. I thought "a fruit tart sounds really yummy!" until I looked at how complicated the recipes were. No time for all of that! So I came up with an easy and delicious version of a fruit tart. This recipe takes minutes and is perfect for upcoming holidays like Easter and Mother's Day.
Supplies:
- Large graham cracker pie crust (I used a ready made because of time but you could totally make your own)
- 8 oz. organic cream cheese (softened)
- 10 oz. organic Greek yogurt (I used 2 of the personal sized)
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 8 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality essential oil
- Fresh fruit (I used strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries)
Directions:
- If making your own crust, prepare crust. Or take the lid off a pre made one :)
- In a medium size mixing bowl (glass, stainless steel or ceramic. NOT PLASTIC) add softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt and coconut sugar. Mix with a spatula.
- Add Citrus Fresh essential oil and mix again until combined.
- Using a hand mixer, whip the cream cheese mixture for a few minutes on high until light and fluffy.
- Fill pie crust with filling and spread it evenly. Place in fridge while you prepare the fruit.
- Cut fruit and layer on top of the filling. This is the fun part where you can create fun little fruit designs.
- Put back in the fridge until ready to serve.
This puts a little twist on a fruit dip recipe I have made before. Using that recipe with a little tweek for the filling made this fruit tart super simple and so yummy!
Citrus Fresh is a blend of Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Tangerine, Lemon, and Spearmint essential oils. This is my all time favorite essential oil to add to my water. (remember only use citrus oils in glass, stainless steel or ceramic). Citrus Fresh Vitality can also provide an internal boost with its antioxidants and cleansing properties. Use it in marinades. salad dressings and your next desert creation!
You would not believe the amount of yuck on fresh produce! Even if its organic! I always make sure to wash my fresh fruits and veggies first with Thieves Fruit and Veggie Wash or Spray. This unique formula combines three exclusive Young Living essential oil blends with other naturally derived ingredients to effectively wash your produce. It’s highly concentrated for long-lasting use.
- Safely and effectively cleans fruits and vegetables
- Doesn’t affect taste of fruits or vegetables
- Highly concentrated for long-lasting use
- Great for both conventional and organically grown produce
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I love spring! After a long winter it always feels so nice to open up the windows and let the fresh air in the house and clear things out. This time of year I love to load up my diffuser and make room sprays with fresh citrus scents. By using essential oils instead of candles I am not only infusing my home with a lovely natural toxin free scent but my family and I can also enjoy the therapeutic benefits that essential oils have at the same time.
You can really play around with different essential oils and come up with so many different recipes. The base of the recipe is the same equal parts distilled water and a neutral spirit then add in your essential oils of choice. Here is the latest one I just made up to keep in the bathroom.
Spring Time Room Spray
Supplies:
4 oz. glass spray bottle (you can order these on amazon)
2 oz. distilled water
2 oz. neutral spirit (Witch hazel or vodka work well)
6 drops Lavender Essential Oil
6 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
10 drops Tangerine Essential Oil
Directions:
1. Add liquids to glass spray bottle leaving a little room at the top.
2. Add in essential oils (The reason for adding the oil last is just incase you over fill with the water or neutral spirit. You don't want to accidentally waste those precious essential oils by them spilling over:)
3. Add spray top and shake well before each use.
4. Spray in the air to freshen, spray on linens, or spray on pillow before bed.
Tangerine has a sweet, calming aroma. It has a very concentrated citrus scent that is sweeter than any others in the citrus family. Paired with Lavender and Cedarwood in the recipe above make it perfect for a relaxing pillow spray for a restful night sleep.
Cedarwood essential oil’s woodsy, warm, balsamic aroma creates a relaxing, calming, and comforting atmosphere when diffused to help support a relaxing nighttime routine. The cleansing and moisturizing properties associated with Cedarwood also make it a great addition to your favorite skin care products. When applied topically, it can help maintain the appearance of healthy, youthful skin. You can also massage Cedarwood oil into your scalp to enhance the appearance of healthy-looking hair.
Some other fun combinations to try...
Key lime Pie
3 drops Lemon
5 drops Lime
6 drops Stress Away
Lemongrass Verbena
6 drops Lemongrass
4 drops Rosemary
2 drops Juniper
2 drops Peppermint
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With the weather getting warmer and my feet being back in flip flops I realized that my feet needed a little TLC after a long winter. Salt scrubs can be an great way to slough off the dry skin, leaving your tootsies soft and supple and ready for Spring! This recipe makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day or for that new mom or bride to be too:)
Supplies:
1/2 cup Espom salts or sea salt
1/4 cup pink Himalayan salt
1 tbsp dried lavender
1 tbsp dried rose petals
2 drops Lavender essential oil
1-2 drops of Rose essential oil *optional but makes it smell amazing!
1/2 cup cold pressed sweet almond oil
Glass or ceramic mixing bowl
(You can get the dried flowers on amazon)
The combination of Epsom salts and pink Himalayan salts work to scrub off the dead skin and give you a good dose of trace minerals. With your skin being the largest organ on your body and the pores on your feet being larger than other areas, you can get those much needed minerals all while you pamper yourself. So much of the modern food we eat is devoid of these essential minerals so it is important to supplement to make your your body is getting what it needs.
Recipe:
- Add salts and dried lavender and rose petals to bowl and stir well to combine.
- Add in sweet almond oil and essential oils and mix well.
- To use scoop out a dollop and massage into feet paying attention to rough or dry areas. (I recommend doing this in the bathroom close to a bathtub or have a little basin of water near by)
- Once a layer of scrub is covering your feet, wrap each foot in a warm, damp towel and leave on for at least 10 minutes. this will allow the nourishing oils penetrate deep into the skin and allow the body to adsorb the minerals from the salts.
- Use damp towel to wipe off scrub or rinse in warm water and pat dry.
- Follow up with your favorite natural lotion.
- This scrub can also be used on the body in the shower after cleansing or as a hand treatment.
Your feet will not only smell absolutely amazing but they will feel super soft. I did this before bed and could smell the oils on my feet while I was laying in bed. They were like my own little personal diffuser :)
So lets learn a little more about the different ingredients in this recipe.
Did you know it take 22 pounds of rose petals to make one 5 ml bottle of Rose Essential oil!? This is just one reason this is a highly prized essential oil. Its sweet, rich aroma encourages feelings of positive self-reflection and can create an uplifted feeling when inhaled. It has been used for thousands of years topically to leave skin looking radiant.
Lavender cleanses and soothes minor skin irritation, can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun, reduces the appearance of blemishes and supports aging skin. It is wonderful applied to dry and stressed skin.
Sweet Almond Oil
Rich in Vitamin E, monosaturated fatty acids and many other healthy minerals and vitamins, sweet almond oil is wonderfully moisturizing. Use for smooth beautiful skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by helping to repair the skin's collagen layer. Great for strengthening nails.
*Recipe inspired by Marlene Adelmann in Willow and Sage magazine.
I have waited a long time to see the return of the Freedom Release and Sleep Bundles! I have wanted this for 4 years! Whether you want to experience the best sleep you have had in years or release negative emotions that have been stored for many years, now you get both collections as a limited time bundle!
WHO THIS KIT IS FOR:
☑️ Anyone who has racing thoughts
☑️ Those who may feel anxious every now and then
☑️ People who need their brains to shut off at night
☑️ Men, Women + Children who would like to not be woken up in the middle of the night because their brains like to remind them of past fears and/or traumas while they sleep
☑️ Anyone who has gone through something really painful and struggles to process
☑️ Children that absolutely HATE to be separated from their parents
☑️ Children (or adult children) who really struggle to connect with others because they've been hurt
☑️ People who "just can't people" (get a touch worked up in social settings)
☑️ Those who may feel anxious every now and then
☑️ People who need their brains to shut off at night
☑️ Men, Women + Children who would like to not be woken up in the middle of the night because their brains like to remind them of past fears and/or traumas while they sleep
☑️ Anyone who has gone through something really painful and struggles to process
☑️ Children that absolutely HATE to be separated from their parents
☑️ Children (or adult children) who really struggle to connect with others because they've been hurt
☑️ People who "just can't people" (get a touch worked up in social settings)
Here is what author, Niccole Perez has to say about this bundle. "I had a really traumatic childhood (think foster care "bad"). I didn't think post-childhood trauma of the stress I went through left my world disordered. I was wrong. When my husband heard Gary teach on this kit, he left the convention center and purchased a kit for me all on his own. My sleep changed, my stress management changed, and my ability to process changed. This kit has changed my life."
OILS IN THE KIT
FREEDOM SLEEP COLLECTION- This collection was created to help re-establish a positive energy flow throughout the body, helping to relax and calm one’s thoughts and feelings prior to bedtime. With improved relaxation, the body and mind are rejuvenated, bolstering one’s ability to overcome life‘s challenges and reach one’s highest potential. This collection contains four blends.
💧15mL Freedom: This unique blend is specially formulated to help quiet the mind and allow it to release past emotional traumas, giving one the freedom to strive for their highest potential.
-This blend contains: Copaiba, Sacred Frankincense, Idaho Blue Spruce, Vetiver, Lavender, Peppermint, Palo Santo, Valerian & Rue
-This blend contains: Copaiba, Sacred Frankincense, Idaho Blue Spruce, Vetiver, Lavender, Peppermint, Palo Santo, Valerian & Rue
💧15mL AromaSleep: This unique blend is specially formulated to help quiet the mind and allow it to release feelings of stress and giving one the freedom to achieve restful, productive sleep.
-This blend contains: Lavender, Geranium, Roman Chamomile, Bergamot, Tangerine, Sacred Frankincense, Valerian & Rue
-This blend contains: Lavender, Geranium, Roman Chamomile, Bergamot, Tangerine, Sacred Frankincense, Valerian & Rue
💧15 mL Inner Harmony: This unique blend is specially formulated to help bring balance to the mind, spirit, and emotions, allowing one to release past trauma and become grounded in the present time.
-This blend contains: Geranium, Lavender, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Sacred Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Idaho Blue Spruce, Roman Chamomile, Galbanum, Orange, Tangerine, Melissa, Angelica, Rose & Myrrh
-This blend contains: Geranium, Lavender, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Sacred Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Idaho Blue Spruce, Roman Chamomile, Galbanum, Orange, Tangerine, Melissa, Angelica, Rose & Myrrh
💧5mL Valor: This blend has been used to help empower the physical and spiritual bodies. It helps us overcome fear and opposition so we can stand tall during adversity. It may help build courage, confidence, and self-esteem. It brings a feeling of calmness, peace, and relaxation.
-This blend contains: Black Spruce, Camphor, Blue Tansy, Frankincense & Geranium
-This blend contains: Black Spruce, Camphor, Blue Tansy, Frankincense & Geranium
FREEDOM RELEASE COLLECTION- This collection was created to bring a sense of balance and harmony. It helps to release feelings of anger and promotes forgiveness, elevating the mind and bringing out the gentle characteristics within oneself for a positive outlook on life. This collection contains five blends.
💧15mL Freedom: This unique blend is specially formulated to help quiet the mind and allow it to release past emotional traumas, giving one the freedom to strive for their highest potential.
-This blend contains: Copaiba, Sacred Frankincense, Idaho Blue Spruce, Vetiver, Lavender, Peppermint, Palo Santo, Valerian & Rue
-This blend contains: Copaiba, Sacred Frankincense, Idaho Blue Spruce, Vetiver, Lavender, Peppermint, Palo Santo, Valerian & Rue
💧15mL Divine Release: This blend contains oils known for their abilities to help release past emotional blocks and to help alleviate feelings of anxiety, stress, fear, and emotional trauma.
-This blend contains: Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Melissa, Geranium, Grapefruit, Blue Cypress, Hinoki, Helichrysum, Bergamot, Rose, Ledum & Angelica
-This blend contains: Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Melissa, Geranium, Grapefruit, Blue Cypress, Hinoki, Helichrysum, Bergamot, Rose, Ledum & Angelica
💧15mL Joy: This blend is a beautiful complimentary blend of oils. When inhaled, it brings back memories of being loved, being held, sharing loving times, feeling and opening those blocks in our lives where perhaps we have shut down to love or receiving love or love of self. When there is grief, the adenoids and the adrenal glands shut down; Joy opens these glands
-This blend contains: Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Lemon, Coriander, Tangerine, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, Palmarosa & Rose
-This blend contains: Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Lemon, Coriander, Tangerine, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, Palmarosa & Rose
💧15mL Transformation: Many of the oils in this blend are powerfully energizing and stimulating to the conscious mind, allowing for the support necessary to make changes, especially mental and emotional changes.
-This blend contains: Lemon, Peppermint, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Idaho Blue Spruce, Sacred Frankincense, Cardamom, Palo Santo & Ocotea
-This blend contains: Lemon, Peppermint, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Idaho Blue Spruce, Sacred Frankincense, Cardamom, Palo Santo & Ocotea
💧15mL T.R. Care: This blend contains oils known for their abilities to help calm and soothe nervous tension and to help alleviate fears and emotional trauma.
-This blend contains: Blue Cypress, Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Tangerine, Jasmine, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Bergamot, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Geranium, Valerian, Galbanum, Spruce, Orange, Blue Tansy, White Fir, Davana, Rue, Angelica, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Spanish Sage, Limette, Cinnamon Bark, Corriander, Lemon & Rose
-This blend contains: Blue Cypress, Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Tangerine, Jasmine, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Bergamot, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Geranium, Valerian, Galbanum, Spruce, Orange, Blue Tansy, White Fir, Davana, Rue, Angelica, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Spanish Sage, Limette, Cinnamon Bark, Corriander, Lemon & Rose
A restful night’s sleep is the foundation on which all emotional healing is based. This protocol is specific to these collections. The use of other essential oils, blends or supplements that help support rest may also be used.
PROTOCOL:
Freedom Sleep Collection Day 1 - 30 Morning and prior to bed:
1. Freedom: apply 1-3 drops to the bottom of each foot (or put into shoes)
2. AromaSleep: apply 1-3 drops to the back of the neck
3. Valor: apply 2 drops over the heart
4. Inner Harmony: apply 1-3 drops on each wrist
2. AromaSleep: apply 1-3 drops to the back of the neck
3. Valor: apply 2 drops over the heart
4. Inner Harmony: apply 1-3 drops on each wrist
Freedom Release Collection Day 31-60 Morning and prior to bed:
1. Freedom: apply 1-3 drops to the bottom of each foot (or put into shoes)
2. Joy: apply 2 drops over the heart
3. Transformation: apply 1-3 drops on each wrist
4. Divine Release: apply 1-3 drops on the temples or crown chakra
5. T.R. Care: apply 1-3 drops on the edges of each ear
2. Joy: apply 2 drops over the heart
3. Transformation: apply 1-3 drops on each wrist
4. Divine Release: apply 1-3 drops on the temples or crown chakra
5. T.R. Care: apply 1-3 drops on the edges of each ear
FAQ'S
Are the Freedom Sleep and Freedom Release Collections sold separately?
• No. The Freedom Sleep and Freedom Release Collections are only sold as part of the Freedom Sleep™ and Freedom Release™ Collections Bundle.
• No. The Freedom Sleep and Freedom Release Collections are only sold as part of the Freedom Sleep™ and Freedom Release™ Collections Bundle.
Can the oils in these collections be ingested?
• No. These essential oil blends are intended for topical and aromatic use only.
• No. These essential oil blends are intended for topical and aromatic use only.
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