DIY Refresh Wipes

IMG_7167For the past couple of weeks, mine and Scott’s evenings have been packed. So we decided we would go to the noon class at crossfit. This way we would be able to get our workout in and do what we needed after work. Here is my only problem with that… I sweat! And I didn’t really want to spend the rest of my day stinky!

Essential Oils to the rescue!

I knew I had a bottle of Cottonelle cleaning cloths around that were no telling how old! So I dumped them out and decided to make my own! This is such an quick and easy DIY version using essential oils. The result is a clean smelling cleaning cloth that leaves you refreshed.

What you will need
* Paper Towels
* Bowl
* Essential Oils of your choice { I used Purification to help eliminate odors and because it helps to moisturize the skin and Lavender because it is a great compliment to beauty products}
* A left over Contonelle carrying case {A ziplock bag may work as well if you don’t have a left over Contonelle case, but I haven’t tried that}

Directions:
Take 20 paper towels and cut then in half making 40
Place in bowl and fill with water just enough to cover paper towels
Add Essential oils and stir water around { I used 10 drops Purification and 10 drops Lavender
Let sit for 30 minutes
Take paper towels out of the bowl and ring out enough water so they are dripping but not enough to dry them out
Store in your left over Contonelle carrying case.

{ Save any remaining water to use for another batch, to put in a spray bottle or use in the diffuser}

– I made these a week and a half a ago and they are still moist and smell of essential oils!

Cottonele Wipes $2.28
DIY Wipes: $1.42 {I have enough water left over for about 2 more batches, So I could really divide that by 3 and it would come out to about $.50 per batch}
Cost breakdown
* Bounty Papertowels: $16 for 12 rolls, $1.33 per roll, $.0075 per sheet
* Purification: $18.75 for 15 ml bottle containing 300 drops, $.06 per drop, $.63 for 10 drops
* Lavender: $23.50 for 15 ml bottle containing 300 drops, $.08 per drop, $.78 for 10 drops

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Thieves Line

Ok-let me tell you, Young Livings Thieves products are pretty awesome! I’ve slowly been changing out our products for ones from Young Living, and I can tell I’m loving them so far.
Here is some information on products we use from the Thieves line

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Thieves Dish Soap
+ Thieves® Dish Soap effectively cleans your dishes without chemicals, dyes, or synthetics
+ Young Living pure essential oils—Thieves®, Jade Lemon™, and Bergamot—work with other plant-based ingredients to leave your dishes sparkling clean.
+ A Plant-based formula free of SLS, SLES, dyes, formaldehyde, phosphates and synthetic perfumes

Did You Know: Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative causing some scrutiny for allergies, and it is found in many “green” household products, including dish soaps. Thieves Dish Soap has no synthetics; every ingredient is naturally derived.

Thieve Laundry Soap
+ Thieves Laundry Soap gently and naturally washes your clothes, leaving them truly clean without any chemical or synthetic residue.
+ Natural enzymes and powerful essential oils add to the formula’s strength to leave your clothes fresh and clean with a light citrus scent.
+ Thieves Laundry Soap can be used in all washers, including high-efficiency, and its highly concentrated formula will provide around 64 loads with just 32 fl. Oz.
+ Use 1/2 cup for conventional washers and 1/4 cup for high-efficiency washer, use more as needed for large or heavily soiled loads

Did You Know: Many detergents add optical brighteners to make clothes appear brighter, which has nothing to do with cleaning clothes. Clothes only appear whiter and brighter because these additives reflect blue light, giving the illusion that your clothes are less yellow. These optical brighteners remain in the clothes and are against the skin when worn.

Thieves Household Cleaner
+ This works as an all purpose cleaner and can be used on anything
+ Thieves® Household Cleaner has increased cleansing power and an even safer, more sustainable formulation.
+ Thieves Household Cleaner contains ingredients from renewable plant and mineral sources, vegetable-based surfactants, and even more Thieves and lemon essential oils for extra cleaning power.

Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste
+ This 4 oz. premium, all-natural toothpaste is made with pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils, including the cleansing and protective benefits of Thieves® essential oil blend.
+ Its safe and effective formula provides a fortress of support for healthy gums, strong teeth, and a confident smile.
+ {Please note this toothpaste does contain Sunflower}

Thieves Fresh Essence Mouthwash
+ Thieves® Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash contains a special formulation of essential oils that provides incredibly fresh breath.
+ The unique liposome technology (using soy-derived lecithin) binds the essential oils to the mucous membrane inside the mouth for longer-lasting effects on teeth and gums.
+ {Please note that this mouthwash does contain Soy Lecithin. I wasn’t familiar with Soy Lecithin, but THIS article explains it well. For specific questions regarding the ingredients you can email Young Living product support HERE}

{For more information on Young Living Essential Oils and how you can buy any of the oils listed click here}

{Disclaimer: Any suggestions made on this blog are very specific to Young Living essential oils and should not be used with oils from another source. Statements made on this website about Young Living Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician. If you are currently on medication, please DO NOT STOP. For full disclaimer please click HERE}

Top Five Essential Oils: Citrus Oils

Ok, so Citrus Oils is more than just one oil- but for today let’s go with a category of oils!

And those would be Citrus Oils! Some of my favorite citrus oils are pictured below, but there are so many other ones!

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One of my favorite ways to use Citrus Oils is to add a couple of drops into my water. Before ingesting oils, make sure 1) they are high quality oils (I only suggest Young Living Essential Oils), 2) You are using a glass cup or water bottle, citrus oils can eat through plastic and 3) Look at the labels on your Young Living Oils. If they can be consumed they will be labeled as dietary.

Here are some of my favorite water combinations:

– Grapefruit, with fresh mint leaves and some fruit
– Orange with fresh basil leaves (sounds weird, but it’s good! The basil leaves give the water a little zing)
– Here are some great recipes for “Spa Water” In the place of the fruit you can add in your oil! So for Grapefruit Basil Water add the basil and 1-2 drops of grapefruit to your glass!

I love using Lemon oil in place of lemon juice in recipes. Since the lemon oil very concentrated, i only need 1 or 2 drops of lemon oil!

Here are some other ways to use citrus oils:

Citrus Fresh
+ Consist of Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin and Spearmint
+ When diffused Citrus Fresh creates a clean, fresh scent in any environment
+ Add to lotions or bath and shower gel to create an uplifting aromatic experience
+ Add to laundry for a revitalizing aroma
+ May be worn topically as a perfume to refresh and inspire
+ Maintains the appearance of healthy, toned skin
+ Great for a topical application to beautify skin

Grapefruit
+ Use to enhance the flavor of foods and water
+ Is an important ingredient in Young Livings Slique Essence and Power Meal.

Lemon
+ Used to enhance the flavor of foods and water
+ Is a key component in the popular products Thieves, NingXia Red and Inner Defense
+ It takes 75 lemons to make one 15ml bottle of Lemon

Orange
+ Used to enhance the flavor of foods and water
+ Important ingredient in many products, including NingXia Red and ImmunPro

{For more information on Young Living Essential Oils and how you can buy any of the oils listed click here}

{Disclaimer: Any suggestions made on this blog are very specific to Young Living essential oils and should not be used with oils from another source. Statements made on this website about Young Living Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician. If you are currently on medication, please DO NOT STOP. For full disclaimer please click HERE}

Top Five Essential Oils: PanAway

Time for my Day three in my top five essential oils post. If you missed it Lavender was Day One and Peppermint was Day two!
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Now onto PanAway! This is probably our most used essential oil! Between Scott standing on his feet all day, me walking up and down stairs at work and us both participating (and I use that work very lightly for myself) in Crossfit- we use PanAway ALL THE TIME! I splurged and bought us a 15 ml bottle this month! (Any Parks and Rec fans reading this? This was a Treat Yo Self moment!)

I think part of my love for PanAway is the smell. When I was little , I use to stay with my Granny on the weekends. And the smell of PanAqay reminds me of the smell of Bengay that my Granny would rub on her legs each night before going to bed. Every time I open the bottle it takes me back to those memories!

PanAway has a stimulating aroma and is ideal to apply topically after exercise, and supports the appearance of healthy skin coloration.(1) This is one of Young Livings best selling blends formulated by Young Living founder D. Gary Young.

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Ways to Use PanAway
+ Rub PanAway essential oil blend across your lower back if you feel discomfort from sitting in front of a computer.
+ Rub PanAway essential oil blend on muscles to help alleviate stressed muscles or other physical discomforts.
+ Rub PanyAway essential oil blend on your temples to ease minor head tensions.

Citing:Young Living Essential Oil: PanAway

{For more information on Young Living Essential Oils and how you can buy any of the oils listed click here}

{Disclaimer: Any suggestions made on this blog are very specific to Young Living essential oils and should not be used with oils from another source. Statements made on this website about Young Living Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician. If you are currently on medication, please DO NOT STOP. For full disclaimer please click HERE}

Top Five Essential Oils: Peppermint

Day Two in my top Five Favorite Essential Oils is Peppermint!!
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Oh.. The Smell of Peppermint is Amazing! Sometimes I just hold it up and smell it straight from the bottle. To say I love the smell of peppermint would be an understatement.

Peppermint is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for supporting normal digestion, including promoting healthy intestinal function and gastrointestinal system comfort. It may also support your performance during exercise when ingested or added to water during physical activity. (1)

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Ways to Use Peppermint:
+ Add a drop of peppermint essential oil to herbal tea to help aid normal digestion
+ Massage several drops of peppermint essential oil on the abdomen, place a drop on wrist, or inhale to soothe the minor stomach discomfort associated with travel
+ Rub one drop of peppermint essential oil on them temples, forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure
+ Place two drops of peppermint essential oil on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness
+ Apply peppermint essential oil to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up
+ Inhale peppermint essential oil, apply topically to your temples or neck, or put a drop on your tongue or in water to jump start your morning routine
+ Diffuse or inhale peppermint essential oil mid-morning to curb the desire to snack
+ Inhale peppermint essential oil or run a drop on to your abdomen to soothe minor stomach discomfort

Citing: Young Living Essential Oil Peppermint

{For more information on Young Living Essential Oils and how you can buy any of the oils listed click here}

{Disclaimer: Any suggestions made on this blog are very specific to Young Living essential oils and should not be used with oils from another source. Statements made on this website about Young Living Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician. If you are currently on medication, please DO NOT STOP. For full disclaimer please click HERE}