It took some courage but I decided I needed to share. If my journey can help just one other person it is so worth sharing. I still have a ways to go and did not want to put myself out there until I reached my goal. My hope is that by letting everyone see where I was and where I am now others can see that they can do this also. Maybe your goals are different than mine. Maybe you want to get fit and can’t seem to get motivated to begin. I want to share with you how I get motivated. We all know that time keeps on moving forward. First a day goes by, than a week, than before you know it a month has gone by and a whole year has passed you by. Have you gotten closer to your goals?  This is what happens to me. I say to myself “I’ll start tomorrow”, does tomorrow come?  No, and before I know it time has passed and I am no closer than I was before. Last January I decided I needed to use the passage of time to my advantage. My goals seemed so far off but they weren’t getting any closer. Yes I was overwhelmed but the days kept marching on and I was getting nowhere. So I began, and each day turned into weeks which turned into months and I have thrown away 55 pounds and I began jogging again. I have wanted to get back into jogging for so long but each time I tried I was so overwhelmed at how hard it was. With each pound I dropped it got easier and easier. I still have difficult days but it gets easier as I go. I try to remember on those difficult days that the only way to reach my goals is to just get out there and do it. 

Maybe your goals have nothing to do with weight loss or fitness but no matter what your goals are if you don’t begin they will not get any closer. What are you going to do today to get one step closer?  I started a Facebook page Getting Fit the Young Living way and would love to have you join us. It’s a place where I hope to help you get motivated to get started. Where we can share our successes and get support when we think we are failing. There I will share how I have gotten to where I am, how the Young Living products have helped me and how they can help you. We have not only our slique line to help with weight loss but also our emotional oils to help you work through some of those roadblocks that get in your way. We also have products to help with sore muscles. So many great things to help you on your journey to better health and wellness. I can honestly say that I feel better than I have in a long time due to the Essential Oil infused products that I am using daily. Come join us and check out what we are doing and see if this is a fit for you, we would love to help you on your way!

Happy Oiling,

Anna

Two great deals going on right now that end tomorrow night, July 16th. The first is the Premium Starter kit with two diffusers and 2 extra oils. So that’s 13 Oils!  This is a great time to get started, who doesn’t need two diffuser? Am I right!  I have one in each room of my house. Total retail value of all this is $450!  

The other special is 15% off Ningxia 2 pack and Ningxia Nitro! And Lemon, Lime,  and Cinnamon bark Vitality Oils, all great oils to add to your Ningxia shot.  Time to stock up😃. 

If you’d like more info on either of these deals shoot me an email or give me a call at 541-422-7043. 

Happy Oiling,

Anna

                                  

That was fast. I don't know about you, but my 2018 has zipped by, but the ride has been amazing so far! I am so grateful I get to be a part of Young Living. This is so much bigger than me and you. So blessed I said "Yes" to all of this four years ago and I am so excited YOU said "Yes" to this healthy lifestyle, too! I can't wait to see where we both are by the end of the year. 

1. You can NOW order all the new products released at Convention through Essential Rewards and receive 10%-25% BACK in ER points to use on future products. If you aren't on ER yet, we need to have a little chat. ;) It's the best way to save money. 

Check out all the new products, including the Maximum Strength Acne Treatment, new makeup, the cutest lantern diffuser, prebiotic/probiotics for kids, and 50 SPF Sunscreen which is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. All the details on the new products can be found here:

 https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/convention-products

2. The Live Your Passion Rally is July 14th. If you would like to attend I can get you an invite to the one happening on facebook

3. I have some great classes scheduled for this month and back by popular demand is another YL Business Basics! You can find a list of events on my events tab which I will be updating this week!

Fireworks are a common tradition on the 4th of July, but the loud noises can make for an unsettling evening for those that have served in uniform and your furry friends. Use Lavender and Stress Away, two Premium Starter Kit favorites, to provide a calming atmosphere. Other calming favorites are Peace and Calming and Valor. 

Here are some favorite Appetizers for the 4th!

Every good meal starts with a yummy starter, so let's begin with some appetizer recipes.

 

Appetizers give your guests teaser bites of delicious flavors while they mingle and wait for the main course!

 

Put all those garden grown and farmers' market veggies to great use with these recipes!

 

#1 Lemon- Lime Guacamole 

 

2  ripe avocados, seeded and mashed with a fork

1-2 T red onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed/minced 

1/2 to 1 drop Lemon Vitality Essential Oil

1/2 to 1 drop Lime Vitality Essential Oil

1 small Roma tomato, diced

1 t fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Salt to taste

 

Directions: Add avocado to a small mixing bowl. Mix into the avocado the red onion, crushed garlic, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and salt to taste. Add a little of the lemon and/or lime essential oil (use the dilution tip we gave you) and taste; add more to taste.

Onion trick: To remove some of the bite of the red onion, soak the chopped onion in warm water for five minutes and then remove from the water. 

 

Serve with tortilla chips.

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 Next up we have: Super Easy Blender Salsa 

Combine the following in a blender: 

¼ of a 28 oz can of organic diced tomatoes
cilantro to taste
1 clove garlic
1 jalapeño pepper
2-3 drops Lime Vitality Essential Oil
3 tsp sea salt
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder                                                                 

½ white or yellow onion, minced

Blend/pulse until onion is in small pieces, add the rest of the can of tomatoes, pulse a few more times, and you’re ready to go! 

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And to top your garden fresh salad?

3 T grapefruit juice from the can, or 3 T fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tsp honey

1 or 2 drops Grapefruit Vitality Essential Oil, to taste

Pinch of salt and pepper

Lime Vitality supports your digestive, immune, and respiratory systems.

Grapefruit Vitality supports your cardiovascular system.

Lemon Vitality supports your digestive, immune, and respiratory systems.

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What is your favorite summer appetizer!?

 Grill Marinades 

 

Store-bought marinades have a shelf life, which means the ingredients lose freshness every day they sit there, and at the same time, the flavors lose their intensity.

The secret to mastering marinades is in knowing the effect of various marinating durations.

Marinating for two hours or less will impart a surface flavor.

For a fully infused flavor, marinade for 8-24 hours.

NOTE: The thicker the meat, the longer it takes to absorb the flavor.

 

Here are a couple of my favorite marinade recipes. They’re full of flavor AND free of any preservatives.

 

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Is anybody here a taco fan? Check out this killer Chicken Marinade! 

Juice of 2 limes

1⁄3 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic

1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon cumin

1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder

1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 drops Black Pepper Vitality Essential Oil

*2 drops Lime Vitality Essential Oil

 

Mix the above ingredients together. Allow chicken to marinate for 2-6 hours.

*Avoid plastic when using citrus essential oils.   

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Here's a delicious shrimp marinade that is perfect for those shrimp kabobs! 

Shrimp Marinade 

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

2 drops Lemon Vitality  Essential Oil

2 drops Coriander Vitality Essential Oil

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Lemon Vitality & Lime Vitality support your digestive, immune, and respiratory systems.                     

Coriander Vitality supports your digestive and hormonal systems.   

Black Pepper Vitality: Supports your digestive and nervous systems.

 

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Share your favorite kind of taco in the comments. 

Chicken, beef, seafood, or veggie?

And what are your must-have taco toppings? 

Summer can be a hard transition. With school out and schedule changes, it's easy to get a little distracted from your business. Work on your personal growth daily and diffuse Transformation to empower you to replace negative beliefs with uplifting thoughts when diffused.

Transformation™ includes Sacred Frankincense, one of Gary Young's favorites, Royal Hawaiian™ sandalwood, Idaho Blue Spruce, Palo Santo, and more. You and your business won't regret using this every single day this month. 

*If you are not on the Essential Rewards program yet, make sure you join and order your products through this program. You get points back, free gifts at months 3, 6, 9, & 12, and a free oil when you order 100 PV (see below in promos). You can cancel at any time.  You must place a 50 PV minimum order monthly. 

• 15-ml Aroma LifeTM: Apply Aroma Life to your wrists and
over your heart to bring an empowered feeling to your
day and help you push through the barriers that are holding you
back.

• 15-ml Geranium: Diffuse Geranium for an uplifting and relaxing aroma. 

Geranium is also refreshing for your skin. Use this Facial Toner Recipe after your cleansing regimen with the new reformulated Orange blossom facial wash.

• 5-ml Valor®: Valor is your best friend when you want to try something new this summer! Apply one drop to your wrists,  inhale, and conquer your fears. The NEW #LiquidCourage, great before social gatherings. 

• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: LavaDermTM Cooling
Mist: Head outside and let the great outdoors inspire you
while you reconnect with nature. Wherever you wander,
stay cool with LavaDerm Cooling Mist.

• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 5-ml Lavender
VitalityTM: After a day of tackling obstacles, add two drops
to a capsule before bed to support general wellness and
promote a restful night’s sleep.* 

• 15-ml Geranium
• 5-ml Valor
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusives: LavaDerm Cooling
Mist and 5-ml Lavender Vitality 

190 PV $86.51 

• 5-ml Valor
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusives: LavaDerm Cooling
Mist and 5-ml Lavender Vitality

 

This month Young Living is sending qualifiers an exclusive Young Living clutch that’s perfect for taking essential oils on the go. This gray wristlet is great for a casual Saturday running errands or for an evening with friends. Plus, it has room for your ID and other important cards!

Qualifying is simple! There is no purchase, payment, or registration necessary. You can earn a point for any of the following: enrolling a new member with a Premium Starter Kit, helping an inactive member reactivate their account with a new Premium Starter Kit, signing up a personally enrolled member for Essential Rewards with an order of 50 PV or more, or reenrolling a member in Essential Rewards with a 50 PV order. Earn 5 points each month by helping others discover Young Living and enjoy a monthly incentive for your hard work! Please note that this initiative is for our U.S. members and does not include the Not for Resale market.

Hope you have an amazing 4th of July and a great month!

Happy Oiling,

Anna

I believe we were created to live a life of abundant health and that God gave us the tools to achieve this. We weren’t created to be sick and tired all the time. I believe that the things we have done over time have deteriorated our health. Look around you, how often do you hear the words “I am so tired, stressed, I cannot sleep, depressed, I just can’t keep up” and it goes on and on. We weren’t created to live this way. But we have allowed all of these unhealthy habits to overtake us. There is a better way, we can help ourselves. We have to take charge and say NO MORE!  I am not going to allow all these toxins into my home. We are the gatekeepers. We can choose what comes into our homes. I know we can’t control all of the toxins that we are exposed to but we can limit a lot of it when we choose what products we are using on our bodies, what products we are cleaning our homes with and the food we are putting on our tables.
Young Living has so many Amazing products that can make it easier to choose a healthier way. From their cleaners to their oil infused supplements and of course all of the oils. They were made to support our bodies to function at its highest potential!  From personal experience I can tell you that I have so much more energy when I am consistently using the tools that God gave me to live a life of wellness. We weren’t created to to fall apart, we were created to live life fully. Will you choose to live to your highest potential?  
Be the Gatekeeper of your home. Take time to read what is in your products, take time to read what is in the food you are eating.  I wish you all abundant health!  

Happy Oiling,
Anna

So excited for all these new products, especially the kids probiotic!  

New makeup!

SPF 50 sunscreen!  Do you know the SPF means that is how much longer you can be in the sun than without sun screen. 

Acne cream!

Cereal and Einkorn wheat!

If you would like to see some of these new products I am having classes in Ione, Heppner, Hermiston, Pendleton and Salem. Each event will be posted in my events as I get them scheduled over the next two days. 

Happy Oiling,

Anna