Category: Oil of the Week

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Freshen Up Friday

Never heard of “freshen up Friday”? Yah, well its a new thing. This week, you guessed it, will be featuring the oil of the week; lavender. So what is this about? I am going to be giving you a cleaning product recipe featuring the essential oil of the week! I have three recipes for you this week, so lets get to it.

This week we are going to make an all purpose cleaning spray. This spray will be great for cleaning off counter tops and surfaces. The lavender will give it a relaxing floral scent and lemon is a natural degreaser. So get ready to have a clean and fresh smelling home!

All Purpose Cleaning Spray

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz glass spray bottle
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 1/3 cup distilled water
  • 15 drops doTERRA lemon oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA lavender oil

Instructions:

  1. Add ingredients together into spray bottle.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Spray onto surfaces and wipe clean.

 

Next we have a great laminate floor cleaner that will be sure to leave your floors smelling great and looking clean!

Laminate Floor Cleaner

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup distilled water
  • 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
  • 5 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • large glass spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a glass spray bottle.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Lightly spray floors with mixture and mop well.

 

Finally, one of my personal favourite “freshen up” recipes. You are going to absolutely love this one!

Lavender Dish Soap

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup liquid Castile soap
  • 1/4 cup distilled water
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
  • 10 drops drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • old dish soap bottle

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in the dish soap bottle and shake gently.
  2. Use as normal for washing dishes by hand.

 

Enjoy these, and be sure to let me know how you liked them.

Xo

Kelsea

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Thirsty Thursday: Essential Oil Style

Thirsty Thursdays, maybe a thing you once did back in your youth and college days, now a tradition you can carry forward and use essential oils for. These recipes are non-alcoholic but will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed!

Lavender Lemonade (as found in Thug Kitchen, plus a few alterations)

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 6-10 lemons, freshly squeezed
  • 1 lime, freshly squeezed
  • 5 drops doTERRA lavender essential oil
  • 1 sprig fresh lavender, optional
  • 3 drops doTERRA lemon oil, optional/ to taste

Instructions:

  1. Bring water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Reduce to medium heat.
  2. Add sugar to the pot and let simmer on medium for about 5 minutes. Stir regularly.
  3. Remove from heat. Add juice from freshly squeezed lemons and lime. Stir in.
  4. Add 5 drops of lavender essential oil and fresh sprig of lavender (optional). Stir in.
  5. If you would like a stronger lemon taste you can add drops of doTERRA lemon oil to taste.
  6. Chill in fridge.
  7. Serve garnished with fresh lemon slices and fresh lavender.
  8. Enjoy!

 

Lavender Infused Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of your favourite instant hot chocolate
  • 2-3 drops of doTERRA lavender oil

Instructions:

  1. Follow the instructions on instant hot chocolate mix to make your hot chocolate.
  2. Before serving add 2-3 drops of lavender (to desired taste). Mix well
  3. Enjoy!

* You can use any of your favourite essential oils to add flavour to your hot chocolate. Some of my personal favourites are wild orange, or peppermint!

Enjoy!

Kelsea

 

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Blends of the week.

Well since we have an oil of the week (lavender), we are going to be featuring that in three different diffuser blends for you to try throughout the week. Be sure to get your diffusers ready and give these great blends a try!


Talk tomorrow,

Kelsea

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Recipe of the Day: Soothing Sleep Salve & Pillow Spray

As you are probably very aware of by now, lavender has a very relaxing and soothing aroma to it. So it is a great aid to use in promoting a restful night sleep. You can rub lavender directly onto the bottom of your feet to help you sleep but I really like these two easy recipes to keep by the bed at night.

Soothing Sleep Salve

Super easy to make and takes less than 2 minutes you will want to keep a jar of this by your bed for at night.

Ingredients:

  • Glass mason jar
  • 1/2 cup semi-soft coconut oil
  • 8 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 4 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA eucalyptus oil
  • 2 drops doTERRA cilantro oil

Instructions:

  1. Make sure that your mason jar is clean.
  2. In a small bowl mix coconut oil and doTERRA oils together.
  3. Keep in jar for storage.
  4. For use, apply to bottoms of feet or chest before bed to promote a restful nights sleep.

Lavender Pillow Spray

This is going to be the easiest recipe ever, are you ready for it?

Ingredients:

  • Glass spray bottle (I use an old Perrier bottle and a standard spray nozzle)
  • 2 cups of distilled water
  • 10 drops of doTERRA lavender oil

Instructions:

  1. Fill spray bottle with distilled water.
  2. Add 10 drops of doTERRA lavender oil.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Mist onto pillows and bedding before sleep.

Enjoy and have a good night sleep tonight!

See you tomorrow,

Kelsea