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Making Foaming Hand Soap

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DIY Foaming Hand Soap- so easy to do that you’ll wonder what took you so long to try this.  To make this soap you will need  a foaming soap bottle- can be recycled or you can purchase one.  I have done both.  Three of mine are recycled and I picked up a cute one from Target.

Foaming hand soap dispenser                                                                                                                                     2-3 TBSP Castile Soap ( I use 3 for more foam)

3 drops Vitamin E oil or vegetable glycerin

10 drops of essential oil* ( My favorites for soap or Thieves,  Lavender, or Joy blend)

Filtered  Water- gently fill leaving about an inch or two at the top

*I would not recommend using citrus oils since most soap pumps are plastic and citrus oils eat through the plastics releasing chemicals.  Also citrus oils are photosensitive and you should not apply them to skin that will be exposed to the sun within 24hours.

Young Living Essential Oils: Often Imitated but Never Duplicated.

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I’m back from Young Living’s 2015 Convention.  What an amazing time it was.  First, let me just describe for you how huge this event was.  Due to the large number of people who want to attend the convention Young Living had to break it up into two sessions.  That’s right, we are so big that we had to host the convention twice with each session boasting 10,000 people.  What’s even crazier is that both sessions sold out long before convention. Session A sold out within days of it being announced back in January and Session B was fully booked more than a month out.  This just goes to show you how hungry people are for more knowledge and tools to do better by their bodies and enhance their health and wellness.

A group of friends and I did a convention recap for our Facebook group.  As part of my contribution I did a video to share my thoughts about Young Living as well as our founder and former CEO, D.Gary Young.   I’m not one who is into idolizing and worshipping man, so please don’t take my admiration and respect out of context.   After hearing Gary Young speak about essential oils, I have a greater appreciation for what he has done to make Young Living what it is today.

There is no doubt in my mind that Young Living’s essential oils are  of a superior quality and second to none.  Although essential oils have been around for along time and can be found in just about every health food store, it was Gary Young who has made essential oil use and more specifically Therapeutic Grade oils use more mainstream in his attempt to make sure that every home in the world has access to God’s gift to us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWs3_Fff6RU

Balance Complete Meal Replacement Shake

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This week I decided to take on Young Livings’ 5 Day Nutritive Cleanse program.  As part of the cleanse I had to drink the Balance Complete meal replacement shakes.  I must admit the thought of having to stomach a terrible tasting drink that left your mouth feeling all powdery made me sick.  I know what your thinking, how could I think such a thing without having tasted it?   I have tried other protein shake type drinks from other companies before and have always struggled to drink the beverages without feeling that I wanted to gag at the taste.

Just as I was about to prepare my very first shake of the program it occurred to me that I should document my natural reaction whether good or bad.  So I pulled out my phone and started recording myself with while still wearing pajamas and sporting my morning voice.

I’ve added the video of my reaction  for you to view my reaction.

 

https://youtu.be/5lWDDIrlEO8

Hello World!

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Hello Everyone, I have finally taken the plunge and started this blog for the purpose of sharing with you what I’m learning on my journey to a healthier and holistic lifestyle.  Over the years I have began to question the convenience and modernization of so much that we enjoy today.  It appears that everything from our food, to the pots we cook in down to the medicine we take to treat our bodies now contain harmful chemicals.  I’m on a journey to explore a more simplified lifestyle that incorporates essential oils for everyday living.  I will be sharing with you along the way as I Diffuse the T.E.A. – Therapeutic Essential Alternatives.  This is definitely out of my comfort zone, but I am up for the challenge. By no means am I an expert when it comes to essential oils, in fact we will be learning together.
I do hope you’ll stay and enjoy what you find here.

Disclaimer:
Please know that any information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to prescribe, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is your responsibility to educate yourself and address any health or medical needs you may have with your physician. Please use wisdom and common sense.