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Pumpkin On Guard Overnight Oats

Oh hello fall! It  appears that fall has made an appearance, finally. So with my favourite season finally arriving you can bet your money that I have the crockpot going in full steam over in my house, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

I really wanted to share with you guys one of my absolute favourite recipes though. I literally wait for the temperatures to drop to single digits and then start making this weekly.

Are you ready for this? I am also going to note… I don’t really tend to measure things especially when cooking in the crock pot, so these are sort of guesstimates when it comes to measuring.

Pumpkin On Guard Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1/4 cup SkinnyGirl Pumpkin Spice Syrup
  • 1/4 cup SkinnyGirl Salted Carmel Syrup
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3 drops doTERRA On Guard essential oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together into the crockpot.
  2. Simmer on low for 6-8 hours.
  3. Enjoy!

I do apolgize for being a bit absent in September, there was a lot going on with weddings, baby showers, and family emergencies. However I am back now! So get ready for some more great recipes!!

XO

Kelsea

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On Guard Products

I had mentioned in my other post that On Guard is such an amazing oil that doTERRA actually has a full line of On Guard products. Today we are going to take a look at the ones that are specifically for cleaning around your home and talk about how to get those products into your home today.

On Guard Cleaner Concentrate

One of my favourite products is this natural cleaner concentrate. All you need is to mix 2 tablespoons with 24oz of water in a glass spray bottle. This concentrate makes the best multi-surface cleaner that is perfect to clean surfaces throughout the whole home, leaving behind a clean and invigorating scent.

Aside from a multi-surface cleaner I love using this cleaner for doing dishes! Mix 3 tablespoons of this in per gallon of water, for super clean dishes!

Purchase it online here!

On Guard Foaming Hand Wash

You can bet this is another one of my favourite products. I love it because it is very gentle and doesn’t leave your hands feeling dried out but it smells so good! The other thing that I think is very important to note about this product is that it is pH balanced and it is an all natural solution, so you don’t have to be washing your hands in chemicals anymore!

Get it here!

On Guard Laundry Detergent

Your laundry will never smell better and look cleaner with using On Guard laundry detergent. This detergent is super powerful to help lift any stuck on stains and one bottle can do 64 loads of laundry! It is colour safe at all temperatures, and is free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, and toxins, and petrochemicals which makes it a safe choice for your family as well as the environment. doTERRAs unique formula helps to ensure the efficacy of the essential oils to make sure your clothes stay fresh smelling longer!

Add this to your laundry room today by clicking here!

We will take a look at some of the other great products from this line in the next couple days!

Until next time,

Kelsea

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Oil of the Week: On Guard

Now that we have talked about all the single oils in the top ten oils with doTERRA, lets take a look at the blends. This oil that we are starting with is one you are going to want to have on hand at all times in your home as the kids are going back to school and cold and flu season is starting up. On Guard is such an amazing blend. Smells great, tastes great, and works AMAZING.

With a blend of wild orange, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, and rosemary, this oil blend has a spicy and woodsy smelling aroma. On Guard is a great oil to use aromatically, topically, as well as internally to help support a healthy immune system function and also to promote an energizing and uplifting environment.

This is one of the oils that I keep with me at ALL times. I usually have this one diffusing in the house to help keep the air pure as well as energize the environment. Every morning I put a drop of this on the bottoms of my feet to help support my immune system. If I feel a cold coming on or a lot of people around me at work or home are sick I will even take 1-2 drops of On Guard in a glass of water to help ward off any germs and help boost my immune system. This is also one of my favourite oils to mix into multi-surface cleaners, as it is antibacterial and anti-fungal and smells great!

As always lets check out doTERRAs educational video for On Guard!

So many great uses for this oil. Some of my favourite ways to use this oil I have listed below. Since this is the oil of the week, there will be a couple more spotlight posts about it with some recipes as well.

  • Mix with water into a spray bottle for a great multi-surface cleaner.
  • Add two to three drops in a veggie capsule for an immune boost.*
  • Mix with fractionated coconut oil for a natural hand sanitizer that smells great!
  • Put 1-2 drops into oatmeal or soak sliced apples in water and a few drops for a healthy, immune-boosting snack that tastes great!*
  • Diffuse for an uplifting and energizing aroma.
  • Mix into laundry soap for a great smell and antibacterial wash (or just buy the pre-made soap!)
  • Add two to three drops in a veggie capsule to support healthy cardiovascular function and circulation.*

doTERRA has a whole product line of On Guard products from toothpaste to laundry soap to  hand soap and throat drops. All of these products are AMAZING and work great! I will be honest that I was a bit skeptical of the toothpaste at first but I completely love it and would never switch back to another one now, not only are my teeth whiter, but I also feel better about knowing that it is all natural and helping to support my immune system. Be sure to check out the full line available here!

Until next time,

Kelsea

 

 

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Frankincense and the Brain

This week we aren’t going to have specific recipe days, because frankincense is such a powerhouse oil it serves some really important purposes for health benefits. Today I want to talk about how frankincense can help support the brain and brain function.

As we know the brain is very complex and is by far the most important and vital organ in the human body. The brain plays an important role in managing and directing all other organs, nervous systems, and body processes – it essentially controls everything your body does. Essential oils can powerfully impact and benefit the brain and how it functions day to day. When essential oils are used aromatically (diffusing or inhaling) the oils are directly accessing the brain through the olfactory bulb and therefore have the fastest physical and emotional responses from the brain.

Frankincense is one of the top oils for helping to support the brain and brain function due to the specific chemical compounds the oil is comprised of.

So today we are going to talk about a couple of remedies comprised of frankincense and a mix of other essential oils to help support brain function.

Brain Haze Buster (roller bottle recipe)

Ingredients:

  • 10 – 15 drops doTERRA frankincense essential oil
  • 10-15 drops doTERRA cedarwood essential oil
  • 10-15 drops doTERRA patchouli essential oil
  • 10-15 drops doTERRA sandalwood essential oil
  • 10-15 drops doTERRA vetiver essential oil
  • 1 roller bottle
  • doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Put essential oils into roller bottle, top off with coconut oil. Shake well to mix.
  2. Roll onto the back of neck to help enhance circulation to the brain and help to promote a more alert state.

Focus Blend

While studying of trying to focus try diffusing 1-2 drops doTERRA Melissa essential oil, frankincense essential oil, and patchouli essential oil.

You can also put this on the bottoms of your feet, base of the skull, and under the tounge twice daily to help support focus and cognitive function.

Frankincense has also been shown in many studies to help with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, Parkinson’s, seizures, and dementia. When used in the right protocols this oil can have powerful healing benefits to help provide a better quality of life and reduce the impact of some of these conditions.

If you are interested in more information on how this powerful oil can help with brain function, send me a message!

Until next time,

Kelsea

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.