Life Down a Back Road with Anna

Let’s talk Thieves household cleaner!

Think about cleaning your floor with chemical cleaners then walking on those same floors with bare feet, or worse yet if you have a little crawler in your house crawling around putting their hands in their mouth!  How about cleaning your counters and then cutting veggies on that same counter. So much exposure! We aren’t going to get into all the personal care products on top of that.

This is where Thieves household cleaner comes in. I love having a product that I can bathe in that I can also clean with!  Formulated with my fave essential oil, Thieves, you know that amazing immune boosting oil. It can be used to clean everything in your home and it is a concentrate that you dilute to whatever cleaning power you need!  Just yesterday I was cleaning my moms kitchen and you know that greasy gunk that gets on anything close to the stove?  Sprayed it with Thieves cleaner and was frustrated at having to scrub to get it off, so I decided to try it straight, no scrubbing at all!  My bottle was quite diluted so who knows maybe I could have had it less diluted for the same result, I can see I am going to have to do an experiment!  

This cleaner is also cost effective.  It is highly concentrated so you need only about a capful in a cup of water. With this ratio, one small bottle will yield you about 29 16oz spray bottles of cleaner. That means it’s under $1 for one spray bottle!  You can even get a a small convenient spray bottle to take with you for cleaning shopping carts, public tables, and so much more!

Here is a recipe for a DIY scrub cleaner:
3 cups baking soda
¾ cup thieves household cleaner
1TBS Distilled white vinegar
30 drops Lemon Essential Oil

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. It will be the texture of a paste. Store in an air-tight container or jar. Best if used within three months.

If you aren’t yet a Young Living member you can get a Thieves Starter kit. This is a great way to begin using the amazing power of Thieves!  

There is also a Thieves Essential Rewards Kit available!

Happy Oiling,
Anna

May is a perfect time to celebrate the mothers in your life and start thinking about the fathers.

Mother’s Day is only a few weeks away. Don’t worry. It is not too late to get a last minute Mother’s Day gift. Check out these fun ideas. Upgrade your shipping to make sure it arrives in time!

No idea what to get the men in your life for Father’s Day? Check out these three categories of gifts perfect for “him.”

Shutran™ - The Shutran line is specially formulated for men to boost feelings of masculinity and confidence.

Shutran™ Beard Oil 19802

Shutran™ Bar Soap 5711

Shutran™ 3-in-1 Men's Wash 8oz 20483

Shutran™ Shave Cream 5157

Shutran™ Aftershave Lotion 5710

Shutran™ Essential Oil 15 ml 4835 - Use as a cologne that appeals to both men and women.

NingXia Red – Packed full of antioxidants to give your man the energy he needs daily.

Sulfurzyme – Used to support intestinal function and eliminate free radicals.

Omegagize³ combines the power of three core daily supplements-omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D-3, and CoQ10 (ubiquinone). Used daily, these ingredients work synergistically to support normal brain, heart, eye, and joint health.

Powergize - Boosts stamina and supports the male reproductive system.

AgilEase™ - A joint health supplement for people who may experience a natural, acute inflammation response in their joints after exercise or who are looking to gain greater mobility and flexibility through the reduction of inflammation.

Every man deserves essential oils to support his health. Some of my favorites for guys are…

Thieves to live above the wellness line (Get it FREE this month when you spend 300PV on one order)!

Golden Rod & Idaho Blue Spruce to rev up his engine.

Panaway, Deep relief, & Cool Azul for muscles and joints.

Sacred Mountain™ for feelings of strength & empowerment when diffused.

RC & Eucalyptus Radiata (Free at 190PV) diffuse or apply to lungs before or after exercise.

This month I want to help you step outside your comfort zone in all that you do.
Valor is a blend of Black spruce, Camphor wood oil, Blue tansy, Frankincense, and Geranium.

Diffusing this oil helps us overcome fear and opposition so we can stand tall. Valor helps to build courage, confidence, and self-esteem and it also brings a feeling of calmness, peace, and relaxation.

Write down something you would like to accomplish this month that requires a little boost of confidence! Use your Valor EVERY DAY. At the end of the month, take a look at what you have accomplished!

Put 4-6 drops in your diffuser and diffuse daily.

Use the Valor Roll-on for easy application! Limit 2 per account per month.

Savvy Minerals Makeup catalog is here and improved! https://issuu.com/youngliving/docs/savvyminerals.by.yl_catalog.docx?e=2440491/59448880

Be sure to check out the bright new lipstick and lip gloss colors, along with the new lip scrub!!!! SOOO excited about that. Hello soft lips.

Elite Express will now start at Senior Star instead of Star. THIS IS HUGE!!! If you love your oils and you love getting free stuff this is for YOU! I am also here if you have any questions. https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/opportunity/elite-express

New Einkorn Page! Pancake and Waffle mix is BACK today! YUMMY https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/einkorn

 Young Living promotional items. Available May 1^st – 31^st

Order the amounts below in one single order and receive these FREE items! Please note * ER bonus items will only be sent if you order through the Essential Rewards program.

15-ml Clarity – Feeling tired? Clarity blend is great for mental alertness. Use it daily when you wake up to start the day fresh and energized.

15 –ml Thieves – enjoy the most popular blend Young Living offers with a spicy, sweet aroma of Lemon, Clove, Cinnamon bark and more to offer a welcoming home oasis. Diffuse 4-8 drops every day to live above the wellness line.

15-ml Juniper – Evokes feelings of health, love, and peace. Diffuse this during meditation or prayer to be more aware of your intentions.

15-ml Eucalyptus Radiata – A common oil used in steam rooms. Create your own SPA experience at home when diffused. Dilute a drop or two and apply to chest pre and post exercise.

*ER Bonus 5 ml Peace & Calming – Promotes feelings of peace and calming. Effective for all ages.

*ER Bonus 5-ml Lime Vitality – Spice up any Mexican dish with this oil. Add a drop to your daily NingXia Red to support your digestive, immune, and respiratory systems.

 

15-ml Juniper

15-ml Eucalyptus Radiata

ER Bonus – 5 ml Peace & Calming and 5-ml Lime Vitality

 

15-ml Eucalyptus Radiata

*ER Bonus – 5 ml Peace & Calming and 5-ml Lime Vitality

 

*ER Bonus –5-ml Lime Vitality.

Imagine your life without Young Living products and the community. Pretty depressing, right? Now imagine how happy your friends could be with the same products and community! GRO your tribe when you help 5!

Young Living is making it even more fun to share with 5 friends every month.

✔️ Enroll a new member with a Premium Starter Kit: earn 1 point

✔️ Enroll one of your personally enrolled members on Essential Rewards for the first time with an ER order of at least 50 PV: earn 1 point

✔️ When you earn 5 points you earn an exclusive Young Living gift!

(That is in addition to your commissions, growing your tribe and helping families all over the world! YIPPEE!!)

This month's gift is a *completely customizable* Young Living branded t-shirt! You get to choose the design and the color!

It is a disservice to others not to share this lifestyle. Write down your 5 people. Next to their name write down a need they have and one product that can help them. Let me know how I can help you share with them!

Example: Sarah Smith – Fussy baby – Lavender/Diffuser for rest

I’m also doing some fun new classes this month including Everything Thieves, Oils and Emotions, and Gifts for her. Watch the events tab for a schedule of these upcoming Facebook classes. And if you are local we will be having classes in Ione, Boardman and Pendleton!  

Happy Oiling,

Anna

Have you used the vitality oils?  I love putting them in my water. Especially the lemon.  Here are a few and how they may help you. 

Lemon Vitality 

Peppermint Vitality

Give these two a try, you might be pleasantly surprised. Just beware never use plastic when adding your oils to water. Always drink your beverage with added oils in glass or stainless steel. The oils can break down the plastic. 

Happy Oiling,

Anna

Let’s talk about our brain and how we can support a healthy brain. Our brain is responsible for everything that happens in our body. It controls all of our mental and physical functions. It is a supercomputer!  Keeping our brain healthy is so important. Some of the things that are bad for brain health are:  stress of course, there’s that troublesome word again!  Using toxic chemicals, do whatever you can to lower your exposure to toxic chemicals. Lack of sleep is also not good for your brain, sleep reenergizes our cells. Artificial sweeteners are very detrimental to your brain, here is a great article on aspartame https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/06/aspartame-most-dangerous-substance-added-to-food.aspx   I love reading the articles on this site!  
Now on to the healthy things for your brain!  What you eat of course can either help or hinder a healthy brain. Good whole fruits and veggies, quality fats such as those from avocados, nuts and seeds and fish. And getting plenty of water every day.
Young Living has some great supplements that are good for your brain.
1.Omegagize which is your omega 3’s.2. Mindwise is full of healthy ingredients for brain health. https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/mindwise3.Super B’s. B vitamins are important for brain health. B12 is involved in the function and development of the brain, nerve cells, the myelin sheaths that protect nerves, and blood cells. It is sometimes taken to treat memory loss, poor concentration, and Alzheimer’s disease and to boost your mood or energy levels. 4.Ningxia Red is a power house of superfoods!  
The top four essential oils for brain health are
1.Frankincense 2.Brain Power3.Cedarwood4.SandalwoodApply these to the base of your skull, on your temples and on the top of your head. Also place a drop in your hand, rub together and inhale. Try this for a few weeks and see if you notice a difference in memory!  A few others to consider are all the Citrus oils, Vetiver, Clarity, and Northern Lights Black Spruce. Geneyus is a blend like brain power formulated especially for kids to help them focus!

Happy Oiling,
Anna

I know for most all of us Spring really has not arrived but I am hopeful! And for this coming season I wanted to share a few recipes that I love to have for Springtime. Spring means all those pesky critters come out of the woodwork.

To be able to enjoy the great outdoors without those pesky critters eating you alive you can make this great outdoor spray!

And if you are too busy and would rather pick something up that works just as great, Young Living carries Deet free insect repellent! Yay, I was so happy when they announced this at convention last year!

Another great product that you can pick up from Young Living is their sun screen. Another product I was so so excited about when they announced it last year! I had been waiting for this one! I hate buying sunscreen at the store because I think it is so toxic for us. Now I can feel good about my sunscreen! How great is that? Of course you can always make your own, here is a recipe to DIY it! Love me some DIY’s.

How about for those of us that forget to put the sunscreen on? I have just the thing for you! After sun spray is great stuff. And again if you don’t want to make it Young Living has a great After Sun Spray! This stuff is great for so many things, I highly recommend giving it a try!

What about those annoying spring time issues some of us get when the grasses start growing? Try this great Seasonal roll on blend. Rub it on your ears (never in your ears), on the bottom of your feet, and anywhere else you feel the need!

Seasonal Roll on:

10 ml roller bottle(you can get these from Amazon)

5 drops each of lemon, lavender and peppermint

carrier oil to fill(you can use V6 by YL, fractionated coconut oil, or grapeseed oil)

Hope you enjoy these recipes!

Happy Oiling,

Anna