Happy Holidays to YOU ALL!!! This is my favorite time of year. I am not a huge fan of Halloween but boy do I love Thanksgiving and Christmas is my FAVORITE!!! I love giving beautiful personalized gifts and putting together special little packages for all of the special people in my life. It’s absolute JOY to me. I have put together some gift ideas for those that you love most in your life. Some of these people may already be lovers of essential oils, or they may not know these powerful little gifts yet. Either way here are some incredible gift options for you to put together for your loved ones. This is also a great way to fulfill your 125 PV LRP order and get 30% back in free product. Everybody is blessed by these beautiful little bottles and toxic free products. Gift for Mama! The woman who gave you life, the person you run to when times are hard, the friend to process life with and the woman you appreciate more and more as you get older. •The Yoga Trio kit is an amazing trio of the Align, Arise, and Anchor blends that Are perfectly formulated to do just that. Apply throughout the day to pulse points, drop a couple drops in your diffuser or use throughout your yoga practice, this stunning kit makes an amazing gift for the special mama in your life. •Rose Touch Roller: Nothing but the best for that special woman in your life. This oil has the highest vibrational frequency of any other oil, making it an amazing tool to uplift mood and support one who is experiencing a lot of stress. It’s beautiful floral, delicate fragrance will captivate her and is also very supportive to aging skin, and reducing fine lines and wrinkles... Apply to pulse points, over the heart or on the skin for a beautiful glow. I guarantee she will be using this daily. •Peace Touch: This is a beautiful blend that supports restful sleep and eases feelings of stress and anxious feelings. Apply to the back of your neck or wrists and enjoy. •Holiday Joy is “Christmas in a bottle”, this is a phenomenal blend that smells heavenly. Add a few drops in your Lumo diffuser, or make a Christmas spray and spray your Christmas Tree or add to your car diffuser. This will become a Holiday Favorite. •Rose Hand Lotion: A toxic free hand lotion infused with the Rose oil is luxurious and moisturizing and 100% of the proceeds from this purchase go to the Healings Hand foundation. This is amazing. Gifts for Your Best Girlfriend: The girl that you do life with, process with, laugh with and cry with and helps you raise your sweet babies... These women in your life are invaluable. •Rose Touch Roller: is such a beautiful gift for every woman in your life. She will feel fall in love with this luxurious oil that will quickly become a daily staple for her skin, and mood support. Having the highest vibrational frequency of any oil, this oil will lift her spirits and ease her stress. •Mud Mask: This mud mask is so detoxifying and refreshing. Self-care is far too often neglected. Enjoy gifting self-care to your best friend •Neroli Touch: This beautiful oil is sourced from the flower of the Bitter Orange Tree.. It’s herbaceous, fresh, and floral. It makes an excellent perfume; it calms the nerves, and layers great with Jasmine. Apply to your skin as a moisturizer before applying your makeup. •The Spa Kit: Give her the gift of some of the most popular mood oils, serenity, citrus bliss, deep blue and balance are amazing for stress, mood, sleep, grounding, and soreness.. Excellent for self-care and on the go, and holiday travel. •Check out one of the newest blend, BEYOUTIFUL, that was created for the DoTERRA Gala at Convention. BeYOUtiful, is such an amazing blend of uplifting oils that is worn as a beautiful signature scent and it is just what it says it is, BEAUTIFUL!!! A blend of Lime, Osmanthus flower, Bergamot, and Frankincense will captivate your favorite soul sister. Gifts for HIM: For the “Man” in your life, whether it’s your life partner, your father, your brother, or that best friend. Here are some “must-haves” that he will thoroughly enjoy for a variety of needs. •Copaiba, is a newer oil that has been released and is quickly becoming an absolute favorite. Use it topically or internally for immune boosting, calming his stress, and sleeping soundly. It has a musky, herbaceous smell and is perfect for making His own beard oil, or pairing with Balance as a personal cologne. •Onguard Softgels and the Melaleuca Touch are great to keep him humming when life is busy busy busy... These two are a must-have for travel, on the go, and the daily grind. •Motivate Touch: This is awesome mood oil comprised of peppermint and citrus oils. This touch is great to apply to temples or behind the ears to bust out intentional projects at the office, or prior to getting your workout done on your lunch break. •Mito2Max: An awesome non-caffeinated supplement designed to supply the body energy to your cells... Instead of reaching for another Americano, reach for these and take two prior to getting things done, or before you are doing physical activity. •The Athletes Kit: Excellent Kit for a variety of issues, from stress, to immune boosting, to sore muscles, and healthy skin. This includes, Deep Blue Rub, 5ml bottles of Melaleuca, Breathe, Onguard, Lavender, and Peppermint. The Refreshing Body Wash is perfect for the "HIM" in your life. The invigorating scents of Bergamot, Cederwood, and Grapefruit make an excellent start to the day. Made with the best non-toxic ingredients, it will leave his skin feeling clean, fresh, and so smooth. Grandma, oh we love you!!! The precious woman who spoiled us as we grew up, bought our Christmas dresses, never missed a birthday, and was always up for a phone call at any time. She is one in a million and needs to be treated like the diamond she is. •The Lumo Diffuser is an awesome water diffuser that has a 2, 5, and 10 hr. setting; it also has 6 different beautiful lights... This is great to support her mood, boost her immune system, and give her some Holiday Cheer while she stays up making the last of her Christmas gifts, or is baking Norwegian cookies for the family to enjoy. •The Holiday Joy is amazing blend of oils, that smells like "Christmas in a bottle". She will love to diffuse while she knits, or watches her nighttime news... Amazing to support her immune system and savor the scent of Christmas. •The Rose Touch and Rose Lotion are amazing for her fragile skin, and will leave her hands feeling moisturized and soft. Rose is a luxurious fragrance to support her mood, and immune system. Spoil the Grandma in your life with only the best. •Serenity and Peace Touch are beautiful oils to support restful sleep, and to calm and relax her throughout her day. Add Serenity to her diffuser and apply to the bottoms of her feet or back of the neck as she unwinds and gets ready for bed, or when she is feeling stressed and overwhelmed and needs to sit down for a cup of tea. Apply Peace to her pulse points to ground and calm. •Onguard Hand Sanitizer to put in her purse and apply before and after grocery shopping to keep her immune system in check and protect her in the winter season when threats are high. That Special Teenager in your LIFE!!!! Lets spread some oil love to these special teens in our lives. We know that this stage in life can be full of transition and lets support them in caring for themselves in a natural way that promotes healthy options. •Give the special teen in your life a Motivate and Peace Emotional Blends. Motivate supports focus, and uplifts mood to get stuff done. Peace is a beautiful blend supporting anxious feelings, support reduction of stress and hormone balance. •The Doterra Shampoo and Conditioner are amazing for healthy scalp and healthy hair. It supports shiny, healthy hair. Your teen will love you, as hair is very important at this stage in life. Free of toxic chemicals, reduces toxic load and is perfect for their stocking! •Melaleuca Touch is great to support healthy skin and reducing breakouts, its great to use for spot treatment and preventatively. Already perfectly diluted with coconut oil it rolls on skin effectively and smells amazing. That Teacher in your Life needs some tender love and care. Why not shower them with some oil love to support their mood, immune system and their classroom. Our teachers are often overlooked and need some intentional love. •Love on that favorite third grade teacher with the new LUMO diffuser with the Trio kit, which has the 5ml bottles of Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint. This is excellent to diffuse for clarity, focus, calming, uplifting and purifying the air. •Onguard Hand Sanitizer is amazing for every teacher to have on hand to support his or her immune system and reduce toxic load. •Balance Blend is one of the most used mood oils that supports feelings of calm, grounding and supports one to pause and take a deep breath. Give the teacher in your life some Balance. •Motivate Touch is a beautiful mood blend is a must have personal fragrance, and or mood blend to support that special teacher while she grades papers like a boss, and expands the minds of your precious babes. Gift Guides for Kids: We have spent years chasing toddlers, packing lunches and caring for our precious little ones. The business of life can be overwhelming but when feel those little arms wrapping around your neck and your 4year old says, “I love you mama”, its worth all the hard days. Whether your shopping for your toddler, your nephew or niece, here are some excellent gifts. •The Whale Diffuser, or the Aromalite are excellent bedroom diffusers. Help your littles, create a safe space that they love to spend time in that feels good to them. Diffusing oils can support their mood, immune system, and create a place that is sacred and safe. Give them several oils that they love and allow them to chose what they love to diffuse in their space. •Peace Touch is a beautiful blend that supports their moods and their BIG feelings. It also supports rest and can be calming to their bodies. •Lavender is amazing oil that calms, and is very gentle and supports one in communicating their needs freely, and honestly. Support your littles as they learn to communicate their needs effectively. •PB Assist JR. is a must have for every mama. These taste like pixie sticks flavored with watermelon, and strawberry. These powerful probiotics are double encapsulated and keep their little digestive tracts in check and flowing freely. These make a wonderful stocking stuffer. •A2Z Chewables and IQ Omega, this lovely duo is phenomenal. The A 2 Z Chewables are strawberry flavored and are packed full of bio available vitamins and minerals. These fill the nutritional gaps for our tiny tots as they think they can live off of pancakes and peanut butter. The IQ Omega is amazing fish oil supporting brain health and skin. Orange flavored and delicious is an easy additive to your favorite smoothie. Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year and has arrived in all of her glory with so many beautiful colors. I always wish it would last so much longer than it does. My sweet babes are approaching their birthdays and I can't help but pinch myself for how blessed I am to be their mama. I have been having the urge to have another baby.. I feel like I should be pregnant and waiting for another little blessing to come. I am not. Our plate is full right now and we are enjoying where we are at. However, I have been reminiscing over these past 8 years of trying to have a baby and then finally having my two sweet babes.
Prior to having Selah and Grayson, Micah and I had 4 years of miscarriages and fertility treatments that left me heart broken and depressed. At one point I really did not think that carrying a baby to full term would be in the cards for Micah and I. When we got pregnant with Selah I was so excited but would not let myself fully embrace her coming until third trimester... The risk of grieving another loss felt too risky for my heart. High doses of Progesterone, daily shots of blood thinners in my stomach, thighs, and behind left me bruised,moody, and so afraid... Weekly ultrasounds, lots of anti nausea meds due to constant emesis, and 2 months of bedrest due to low fluid left me anxious to have this precious baby girl... I look back on the experience now and it seems like a blink of the eye.... the time has flown by and I would do it all over again. 20 hours of labor and 5 1/2 hours of hard pushing left me completely depleted, but the joy of the nurse putting her on my chest was like nothing I had ever felt... it was the best feeling of my life... I wept and wept and wept... All the loss, pain, and heartache made her arrival that much sweeter... Pain and loss have been my greatest teacher and have given me the gift of gratitude. I don't take things for granted like I used to. There are no guarantees and life is not easy for anyone. I was unsure if we would have another baby after Selah, and low and behold... we got pregnant with Grayson and he was the greatest surprise and pure joy. They actually had the same due date but are a week apart to the day.. His labor was a swift 2 1/2 hours with 15 minutes of pushing and was far more acutely intense but oh so fast and then done. He has grown so much quicker physically and verbally with having an older sister to nurture and boss him around. I can't believe my baby boy is approaching 2 years old already.. Life goes by way too fast for this mama. These two peanuts have taught me so much about myself, I often see the little girl in me in Selah,.... Its quite eye opening and humbling. I see how pure their love is, and how forgiving their hearts are when I am not giving them my best self. They love fiercely and forgive easily, they do not judge, they pursue and engage with others that may be different. God has revealed so much to me through my kids. I learn some of the most valuable life lessons through them. God has given Micah and I some amazing gifts through pain and struggle but the fruit of it is priceless. It has been a privilege to be their mama. Blessings to you all as we approach a new season with new adventures and struggles. Love, Holly Clay Mask: One of my favorite things to do is to create a spa evening for myself weekly.. I love that I can make some amazing things with pure, natural, and effective ingredients. This Clay Mask is amazing at detoxifying and cleansing the skin of toxins, dead skin cells, unwanted debris and leaves my skin feelings smooth, supple and so clean. Ingredients: 2 tbsp of bentonite clay 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar 1 drop of Frankincense 1 drop of Lavender 1 drop of Melaleuca 1 drop of Geranium Method: Combine clay and vinegar in a bowl and stir until combined. Add the essential oils to mixture. Apply to clean skin, avoiding the eyes and mouth. Let dry for 10 minutes, or as long as you desire. Rinse with warm water and follow with your favorite moisturizer. Tips: I love to follow with DoTerra’s Verage Toner and Moisturizer and I love to nourish my skin with a mask once a week. For a thicker mask, add an additional teaspoon of clay. Also consider creating rhythms for yourself on a daily and weekly basis so that you can incorporate self care into your busy schedule... Self care is vital.... we have to fill our cup so that we have something to give others... it can be so simple, such as a detox bath and a book for 20 minutes, or a face mask and a cup of hot tea.. Love Yourself, YOur so worth it, Cheers, Holly
I often get asked where people should start when embarking on their oil journey... I get it, it can feel very overwhelming... There are numerous kits that are amazing for taking the plunge and having some powerful tools to revolutionize how your family does health. Here is one of my favorite kits, The Family Wellness Kit. This kit has everything you need for mama and the littles in supporting a healthy immune system, uplift mood, support sleep, and foundational supplements to support a healthy gut. This enrollment kit is $275 and will be the best spent money for starting school and keeping their immune system's in check.
If you are loving this and ready to get rolling, click here. So here is the deal, there are all sorts of kids colliding with lots of germs flying and kids are kept inside most of the day. It's super important to keep their guts healthy, and therefore keep their immune system's in tip top shape and make sure that you are healthy. Yes, mama, you need to put your oxygen mask on first, before you can save your babies... so make sure you are drinking plenty of water, getting good sleep, and taking pure, solid, and foundational supplements. The Lifelong Vitality Pack is a total game changer and has supported my immune system, so much so, that I use to be the Nurse who "caught" every germ at the hospital and was chronically sick for 5 years... to the Nurse, mama of two and busy entrepreneur who rarely, if ever gets sick and has a thriving gut. Try it for 30 days and if your not digging it, send it back for a full refund.. The PB Assist, is the best probiotic for your littles that will leave them asking for more, with a fabulous a2z chewable, packed full of al vitamins and minerals necessary for your littles. Then we have my favorite 2 mood blends!!! CHEER & PEACE!!!! Cheer is an amazing blend that promotes feelings of optimism, cheerfulness, and happiness.. Its already perfectly diluted so you can apply to the bottoms of the feet and back of the spine. Peace is a beautiful blend that supports healthy rest and sleep, as well as calming nerves.. Apply during the evening before bed after baths to promote calm and relaxation as your littles prepare to sleep restfully. Both of these mood blends are perfectly diluted and smell amazing and are great for your kids and you. The Top 9 Diluted oils are fabulous for on the go to swipe the bottoms of the feet and back of the spine or any point of interest. These will be used more than you ever thought possible. Here are a few basic ways to use to support your kids as they start school. Immune support: Onguard & Frankincense: Apply to the bottoms of the feet and back of the spine in the am before school and in the pm before bed. Tummy Tamer: Digestzen over the navel area and bottoms of the feet to support any discomfort. Little Lungs: Frankincense, Onguard, and Breathe over the back of the Lungs. Owie Love: Lavender & Melaleuca & Frankincense over their little cuts and scrapes. Sleepy Time Love: Peace over their hearts and bottoms of their feet with a little Frankincense to boost immune system as they sleep. Good Morning Mama: Cheer on the back of their necks or bottoms of their feet as your getting ready for school. Cheers!!! This picture brings me so much joy and was taken by my Uncle Bob Vincent. This spot right here in Southeast Alaska changes all the time, depending on the weather, the sunshine, the boats, the wildlife and every picture of this exact spot will be different... there are so many layers and variables to its' beauty. I have been marinating on a quote for a while now.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." ~ Victor Frankle Holocaust Survivor. This last year has been really full and really tough. Some very special people left this earth, which left my heart so broken.. Learning to find a new normal from transitioning to a new home... learning to be a mother of two toddlers, quitting my job of 10 years, and really pursuing personal development while growing my DoTerra business, all while battling some major health issues.... I don't say all of this to be pitied... I say these things out loud so that I see how much I have walked through and to validate that life is not easy, and I can pause, breathe it all in, let it all out and give myself grace. This life is a gift and I need to remind myself of that daily when I am living in the mundane, it is there that I change and grow and make the most progress. I have wanted to grow in my DoTerra business, and inspire, educate and empire my tribe and my leaders, I have often focused on the wrong things, and really honed in on the results I want, rather then evaluate my process and where I need to develop and grow. I have wrestled this last year and been frustrated and discouraged and then passionate and joyful. Its like a roller coaster of emotions, however, the constant has been change.. It has been uncomfortable most of the time, but oh so rewarding. This last month was such a gift, to grow and encourage my team, push through some huge blocks and hit a goal I have had my eye on since I started. When I was reflecting on what it took to get there, I realized that it was not the title that mattered, it was the journey that brought the sweetest gifts, because it wasn't easy, it was hard, and it required me to become quite comfortable with being uncomfortable... I treasure this life and all that it has. I leave you with a beautiful blend I call my " Abundant Blend" : 2 drops each of Peppermint, Wild Orange, and Lavender in your diffuser. These oils have amazing emotional profiles that can support and foster communication that is needed, creativity, abundance, and optimism. Always grateful, Holly Coconut Salt Scrub
Ingredients: 1 cup of organic virgin coconut oil 1 cup of Pink Himalayan (or Epsom) salt ¼ cup of Fractionated Coconut Oil 15 drops of your favorite essential oil Directions: Melt coconut oil in a double boiler or in a pot on the stove. Once melted, remove from heat. Add Fractionated Coconut Oil and Pink Himalayan Salt to melted coconut oil. Stir until combined. Add essential oils. Let sit until coconut oil solidifies, stirring every 10 minutes. Stir until well combined and store in airtight container. To use, rub on skin and rinse in warm water. Note: May keep in refrigerator to speed up the cooling process. * Also one may substitute the Himalayan Salt for Organic Sugar and make a Sugar scrub instead. Enjoy some amazing smooth and hydrated skin with no toxic chemicals!!! ~Holly " When it comes to growth and success, immediate gratification is almost always the enemy of growth. We can chose to please ourselves and plateau, or we can delay our gratification and grow. It's our choice. " ~ John Maxwell,
I have been thinking a lot lately about personal growth and reading a lot of books that I have loved. However, I am tired... the journey can seem long and I find myself questioning growth... I am really tired and I need to make some shifts in how I perceive things and how I do life. My mindset and head chatter has needed to change and shift for a long time... I have made huge progress.... but I am somebody who always wants to rush the process and "be fixed".... I have learned that life does not work that way.... It is not about the destination, it is about being present one day at a time, one moment at a time in the JOURNEY..... Learning to be aware of what is going on inside of me and how that effects my actions and how I do life. Wanting to keep the commitments that I make to myself and really learn to honor my dreams and desires and take the actions needed to move forward and grow. There is an old saying that I love: "champions don't become champions in the ring- they are merely recognized there." It's so true, if you want to see where somebody becomes a champion, then you need to look at there daily life.... when they are in the spotlight of winning a race, or a boxing match... that is just the place where they are getting found out and seen, but the real making of a champion is in the day to day life where nobody is watching..... Cheers to the daily grind of life where we make shifts in the small things that become habits and lead to the big wins in life... This morning I am winning at mom life... being present, loving well, reading books and connecting.... Take I get asked often, where do I start and what should I get? I also understand that people get super overwhelmed about what to do with these oils.... Well I am here to tell you that this oil JOURNEY is exactly that.... a Journey!!!! You grow and you learn as you use the oils and really become a student of the product... I still learn things everyday about these oils and know that I will never stop learning. So if you are wanting to get started I would tell you that the Home Essentials Kit is your "Go-To- Kit".... It has the top 10 oils plus an AWESOME diffuser for just $275... This is a screaming deal, considering Frankincense retails at $93 by itself. These are all the 15 ml bottles of oil and with these top 10 you can really start to make big changes in your home and in your wellness routine. I am gonna share with you the TOP 10 WAYS you can use each of these oils!!!! LAVENDER: 1.Take the itch out of the bite.... apply a drop of Lavender to your skin where those nasty little bugs may have left their mark... dilute with some sort of vegetable oil and add a drop of melaleuca and rub over any bite for children or sensitive skin. 2. Enjoy the most relaxing detox bath of your life.... We are constantly bombarded with toxins and need to be consistent about gently detoxing our bodies... Add 1 1/2 cups of epsom salts and 4 drops of Lavender and 4 drops of Eucalyptus with some of your favorite bath oil... You will rest SOOO good. 3. Take the burn out after touching that hot oven..... Apply some lavender to skin immediately after you have experienced something hot... that curling iron gets me every time. The lavender will soothe and ease that blistered skin. 4. Add a few drops of Lavender to ........Your Late', your favorite warm drink, custards, breads, creme's, or that amazing upside down cake. It's amazing!!! 5. Make the most amazing SHEET SPRAY!!!! take your favorite 4 oz. spray bottle and add 25 drops of Lavender and add 1 teaspoon of witch hazel and fill the rest with distilled water and enjoy spraying your sheets and pillows before bed and experience some amazing zzz and deep rest. 6. Seasonal discomfort be gone..... When seasonal threats are high add 2 drops of Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint to a veggie cap and take internally for support and you will be delighted at great you feel. 7. When you have anxious feelings ......take a veggie cap and add 2 drops of Lavender and Patchouli and take internally to calm, ground, reset and ease fears when getting on a flight or giving a big speech or needing to reset. 8. Beautiful Pregnant Belly.... Add 25 drops of Lavender to a 4 oz. glass bottle and fill the rest with fractionated coconut oil or any vegetable oil and also consider adding some Immortelle to support your pregnant belly while its stretching... it reduces the itch to nothing and reduces the chances of stretch marks... your skin will love you. 9. Add some aromatherapy to your soap....I love to take my Castile soap and add 25 drops of Lavender to a 8 oz. bottle of soap... It smells amazing and packs a punch. 10. After a long day at work....add some Lavender and Aromatouch to fractionated coconut oil and massage into calves and tired feet to relieve stress and tension. LEMON: 1. Cleanse your cells and invigorate your senses.... Drop 2-3 drops in your favorite S'well water bottle or Hydro Flask to give yourself a gentle detox daily. 2. Purify the air and enjoy a Lemon fresh smell that actually is purifying the air for up to 6 hours after diffusing.... This is an awesome oil to neutralize unwanted odors in your home, car, or work space. 3. Get rid of the grime..... Lemon is amazing at taking off the sticky, and grimy stuff from kitchen appliances, or the unwanted stickers put in places by your toddlers. 4. 3 pm PICK- Me- UP....Lemon is phenomenal for lifting the mood, energizing someone instead of reaching for more coffee.. Place a couple drops in your palm and inhale. 5. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN....go green with your household cleaners and add 15 drops of Lemon ton an 8 oz. spray bottle with some Onguard and then add 1/2 cup of White Vinegar and fill the rest with distilled water... Your kitchen countertops will smell amazing and be toxic free!!! 6. FLAVOR YOUR FOOD.... add a few drops of Lemon to your favorite desert, or when making Lemon Creme', its AMAZING and only takes a couple drops.. 7. Wake me up when I am driving... next time you take a long road trip, be sure to add some Lemon to cotton balls and rub them over your air vents... super invigorating and fresh. 8. Freshen your laundry.....next time you do laundry add some lemon essential oil to your wool dryer balls instead of using fabric softener....... fabric softener is one of the MOST toxic things we have in our home.... your laundry will smell clean and fresh. 9. Painting and Remodeling.... while we painted and remodeled our last home, I diffused Lemon essential oil to eliminate those toxic paint odors... smells amazing. 10. Support those Lungs... next time there are threats ravaging your home and putting a damper on the lungs.... diffuse Lemon, Arborvitae and Frankincense to support healthy breathing. PEPPERMINT: 1. Wake me up Scotty.... Try putting your Peppermint essential oil at your bedside and when you wake up and set your intentions for the day, place a drop in your palm and inhale, trust me you will be jumping out of bed. 2. Workout Mojo... Next time you are getting ready to workout, add a couple drops of Peppermint to your favorite water bottle, no plastic, and then apply some on the back of your next and chest and inhale from your palm... its an amazing boost. 3. Relieve head tension..... add a couple of drops to the base of your cranium and then massage into temples, don't apply too close to the eyes... if you do get some in your eyes, use a vegetable oil to wipe out... amazing for head tension and headaches. 4. Heat Relief during the Summer.... next time your are outside and getting overheated apply peppermint to the bottoms of your feet with cold compresses, and then apply to back of the neck and the chest. Super cooling. 5. Tummy Tamer.... next time you are in Seward, AK on a fishing charter or on a long car ride, add peppermint to your water, simply inhale or breathe it from the bottle, and or apply topically over area of discomfort, such as the abdomen.... Your mood will improve and your tummy will calm. 6. ADD some Peppermint to your Chocolate Protein shake!!!! It's amazing to add some zing to your morning routine!!!! Peppermint Chocolate shake is AMAZING!!! 7. Curb those sugar cravings... I don't know about you but I am always craving sugar in the late afternoon, try adding some peppermint to your water to curb those cravings and entice you to drink more water which usually is the problem.... Hydration does not have to be boring. 8. Take a deep breath... When feeling congested or "under the weather"... add a drop of peppermint to your palm and inhale. Also try diffusing Peppermint, Lemon, and Frankincense to support healthy airways. 9. Stressed out... Add a couple drops of Peppermint and Lavender to the back of your neck and temples when stressed out and sit down in a calm place, focus on your breathing and drink a tall glass of water with Lemon or Peppermint. 10. Blissful, and infighting diffuser blend that every REALTOR should diffuse.... Try diffusing Peppermint and Wild Orange when showing homes or having guests over... its invigorating and so refreshing. FRANKINCENSE: 1. Nourish and replenish your skin.... add a few drops of Frankincense to your skin routine... I love to add a couple of drops to my moisturizer and or coconut oil to enhance and nourish my skin... amazing at diminishing scars and age spots. 2. Boost your overall wellness and immune system... add a couple drops of Frankincense under your tongue daily to enhance your body's natural defenses and boost your immune system. 3. Boost your mood and relax.... add frankincense and Wild Orange in your palm and apply to pulse points to relax and calm your nerves, also consider diffusing this blend. 4. Reduce the inflammation... next time you experience some bruising or inflammation.. apply Frankincense to the area to support the body's own healing processes. 5. Calm your anxious nerves. Frankincense is amazing at supporting one in stressful situations. Apply frankincense to the bottoms of the feet with Balance and Lavender, and to the back of the spine, or over the heart. Then inhale from the palms and relax. 6. Challenging skin issues... Frankincense is supportive and calming to all things skin. Next time you accidentally touched your curling iron or have a minor skin issue.. consider applying frankincense to the area for its amazing supportive benefits to the skin. 7. Sore hands and wrists... topically apply frankincense and marjoram to your hands and wrists next time you are experiencing soreness and tenderness after over exertion... 8. Relax and Soak.... Add 1 and 1/2 cups of epsom salts to your bath and then 4-5 drops of Frankincense to your bath and soak and revitalize your body. 9. Enhance and strengthen your nails.... struggling with chipping nails... take Frankincense and Myrrh with some Fractionated Coconut Oil and massage your nails every night before bed... your nails will love you. 10. Natural cough buster.... having a cough, take a spoonful of honey with a couple drops of frankincense and Lemon and either mix into some hot water and sip on or take directly to support your immune system and combat that pesky cough. MELALEUCA: 1. Freshen your laundry.... add a couple drops to your laundry detergent to reduce the smells of mildew and neutralize any unwanted smells. 2. Remove the body art from your toddler... when you can't get the permanent marker off your child... use some melaleuca and coconut oil to wipe it off. 3. "Hike It Mama" tools... great "first aide" oil to have on hand for minor skin issues when hiking and camping in the outdoors with littles ones. Apply topically to area of concern and or pair with Lavender to support the skin after bug bites. 4. Sheet Cleaning spray... Make a sheet spray with some water, 1 tablespoon of witch hazel and melaleuca and spray down sheets to freshen and cleanse. 5. Support healthy toenails and healthy feet.... when being an athlete and or lots of exercise, maintain healthy feet with melaleuca applied topically to places of concern or to troubling toenails... supports healthy feet. 6. Boost your immune system.... apply to the bottoms of the feet and or are of concern with some Onguard, Lemon, and Frankincense to boost your bodies defenses. 7. Support your sinuses... when seasons change and bugs are invading, consider massage melaleuca over your sinuses and or diffusing with Lemon. Very supportive and cleansing. 8. Chemical Free Cleaning... Add 10 drops of Melaleuca to a spray bottle with 10 drops of Lemon, add 1/2 cup of white vinegar and then water and enjoy cleaning all of those grimy places and all of your countertops. 9. Sore throat be gone... when experiencing a sore throat, gargle a couple drops of melaleuca and warm water to soothe and support your body to get rid of the invaders... 10. Get those zits out of here... use melaleuca to zap unwanted zits and or acne... super effective at cleansing the skin and supporting healthy, glowing skin. OREGANO: 1. Boost your immune system.... take several drops in a veggie cap periodically to boost your immune system when threats are high. 2. Enjoy just a drop in your favorite Italian dish.... add just a couple drops to homemade salsa, or spaghetti sauce.... its amazing flavor packs a powerful punch. 3. Summer Sandal Season.... add 1 drop of Oregano to every 6 drops of any Vegetable oil of your choice and massage into your callused feet to soften and exfoliate, also massage into rough areas of toenails to eliminate those unwanted impurities.... 4. Support your gut health.... Oregano is a "key" ingredient in the GX Assist, which is part of DoTerra's cleanse protocol. This is amazing at cleansing the gut of the unwanted living organisms without stripping away the good organisms. 5. Seasonal Support when threats are high.... when you are exposed to some unwanted invaders or feeling "under the weather".... take a veggie cap to really tackle the unwanted and boost your bodies natural defenses... Add 2 drops of Oregano, 2 drops of Melaleuca, 2 drops of Lemon, 2 drops of Onguard, and 2 drops of Frankincense. 6. Warm up your extremities..... add a couple drops of Oregano with 2 drops of Black Pepper and 2 drops of Clove and 20 drops of fractionated coconut oil... Massage this mixture into extremities to promote circulation and warmth. 7. Bad food be gone... clear out the pipes.... when one may be feeling the woes of bad food and their digestive tract is angry.... Oregano added to a veggie cap and taken internally can drastically improve the situation and promote the bodies own defenses while simultaneously clearing out the unwanted gunk. 8. Skin support.... when having unwanted bumps or skin or angry skin issues... add 1 drop of Oregano to 6 drops of fractionated coconut oil and apply diluted to skin area to promote the bodies own defenses to clear up the skin. 9. Respiratory Support.... when having tenderness to the throat or needing a respiratory boost.... consider gargling a couple drops of oregano with warm water, and a drop of lemon oil and a couple drops of fractionated coconut oil... this is a powerhouse at supporting your pipes. 10. When you feel like you have to pee and can't clear it out.... and your super irritated... cranberry juice is great... consider adding a couple drops of oregano and lemongrass to a veggie cap. ONGUARD: 1. Diffuse diffuse and diffuse!!! anytime you feel that you are exposed to unwanted friends or there are bugs ravaging through your community... get out your Onguard and diffuse!!! It is a powerhouse and using oils aromatically is the fastest way to get the oils into your body. 2. Soothe your throat naturally and powerfully.... anytime you have tenderness in your throat, take a spoon full of raw honey, and add 2 drops of lemon and 2 drops of Onguard and take internally to support and ease the discomfort. 3. Stand guard with Onguard.... take a preventative and or offensive approach with Onguard.. before traveling or flying, take 2 drops of Onguard in a veggie cap for an extra boost to your immune system. 4. Oral health... use the Onguard toothpaste, if you haven't your seriously missing out... Consider making your own mouthwash with a couple drops of Onguard and water and swishing to support healthy gums and mouth flora. 5. Make your own hand sanitizer.... add 10 drops of Onguard and 10 drops of Lemon to your 10 ml roller ball and fill the rest with fractionated coconut oil. Before going to Costco or the grocery store roll on your hands... and also roll on the bottoms of your kids' feet and spine to boost their immune systems when going out and about. 6. When needing a powerful countertop spray thats non-toxic... Add 3 tablesppons of the Onguard Cleaning concentrate to a 16 oz. spray bottle and fill the rest with water.... this smells amazing and so effective at keeping things clean and non-toxic, and no worries of your kids breathing in the fumes. 7. Add Onguard to your rinse cycle... it smells amazing and will totally freshen your laundry and get rid of any unwanted odors... also if your washer is smelling sour from leaving wet laundry in there... consider adding a cap full of onguard detergent and running a rinse cycle with no laundry to remove unwanted odors. 8. Make your own gym cleaner... take a 8 oz. spray bottle and add 10 drops of Onguard and then water... before getting on a machine spray down with the this natural cleaner to prevent contact with the unwanted... 9. When struggling with chronic fatigue and or exaustion.... take a capsule of 2 drops of onguard to support your body, and or apply to the bottoms of feet. 10. Winter Wonderland Diffuser Blend... all the oils are given an emotional profile.. Onguard emotionally supports one to feel protected, capable, and feeling empowered... its beautiful warm scent is amazing when diffused with 2 drops of Wild Orange and 2 drops of Frankincense. BREATHE: 1. When struggling and needing respiratory support.... diffuse breathe and or apply under your nose and chest to support your pipes. 2. When seasonal threats are high and your mowing your lawn... add a couple drops to your hand and cup your hand and breathe in and inhale several times and then apply the Breathe blend to your chest and get to work... 3. Sleepy time support.... add 2-3 drops of Breathe to your diffuser with 2-3 drops of Serenity to support an amazing night of zzzzzzz...... its truly amazing. 4. Sleepy time topical blend.... add 10 drops of breathe and 10 drops of Lavender or Serenity to 10 ml roller and then top the rest off with fractionated coconut oil. Apply to bottoms of feet, back of spine and back of neck to calm, relax and get ready to rest peacefully. 5. When exercising gets hard.... add a couple drops to chest before running and or after exercise... Diffuse in your car or home.. 6. Shower support... Run a hot shower and let the bathroom get steamy... drop a couple drops of breathe by the shower head and then hop in the shower and breathe in the goodness. 7. Feel clear headed... Add a drop of breathe and a drop of wintergreen in a bowel of hot water and then place your head over the steam with a towel over your head and breathe in the fumes... its AMAZING!!!! 8. Teenage boy smell..... wether your in a college dorm or your teenage boys sleep hard and there room smells like, well a bunch of teenage boys after wrestling practice who haven't showered... diffuse breathe to neutralize unwanted odors quickly... 9. Power up your CPAP!!! Add a drop of breathe to your CPAP machine filter at night to add an extra boost at clear and restful breathing... also consider making a diluted roller of breathe and rolling on your chest or under nose before going to bed. 10. Cranky Toddlers need sleep.... Add 10 drops of Breathe to an 8 oz. spray bottle of water and then spray the pillows of your children who are refusing to sleep or let you apply oils. DEEP BLUE: 1. Runners must have.... try applying deep blue rub or deep blue oil diluted with fractionated coconut oil to legs before and after a long run or workout... You will be amazed at your recovery time and no tenderness. 2. Long days at the office.... apply deep blue before, during or after to wrists and fingers and shoulders or neck when spending long days at your computer to minimize cramping and discomfort. 3. Nurses and Physicians will love you when.... you have your deep blue at work in the hospital... supports healthy joints and muscle tension when moving and lifting patients and spending long hours on your feet caring for others. 4. Growing discomfort be gone for your sweet children... when your kids experience those natural growing discomforts... dilute a drop of deep blue and give them a gentle massage with diluted deep blue and coconut oil to their little legs. 5. Support your body before the need is huge... use deep blue regularly to support your body's inflammatory response and support healthy cells. 6. Love on your spouse... consider giving your better half a deep tissue massage and support their muscles and joints with deep blue massaged into tissue. 7. Post Basketball or crazy Crossfit workout... enjoy some deep blue rub to support your fatigued and tired cells and reduce the tenderness. 8. Leg spasms be gone... those uncomfortable "charlie horses" in the legs can send you spinning.. massage deep blue into your calves for some soothing relief. 9. When you go on that long Alaskan bike ride and need some extra support.... add deep blue to a 10 ml roller with fractionated coconut oil and massage into those muscles before, during and after to support your best performance ever. 10. It's a dynamic duo... deep blue does two powerful things... it both cools and tingles as well as warms and soothes muscles... enjoy this powerful oil blend.... its a game changer. DIGESTZEN: 1. Mama Must Have.... all mamas need this oil to support their littlest ones tummies... apply a drop diluted in a circular motion around the naval diluted, also amazing to apply prior to bed to sooth, calm and relax for some supportive sleep. 2. Serious gluten or milk issues... take a veggie cap and add 3 drops of digestzen oil or a digestzen soft-gel to support any discomfort one may experience. 3. Gone fishing on the open ocean... take a drop of digestzen and apply over naval area and then put a drop in your palm and rub your hands together and inhale... may repeat as needed. 4. Big meals need a little comfort... try massaging a drop of digestzen over your stomach after large meals and or making a hot tea with hot water, a couple drops of digestzen and lemon oil with a spoonful of honey and a spoonful of coconut oil and sip on. 5. Head tension and travel..... try using some digestzen when traveling and needing some extra nasal support or experiencing some head tension... massage a drop of digestzen over the sinus area and temples to provide some additional comfort. 6. Need to get this little GI tracts moving.... add a couple drops of digestzen to your little one's bath water and or massage a drop to their tummies or bottoms of their feet. 7. Long road trips.... road trips can be long and winding, diffuse some digestzen while traveling or add to cotton ball and put near the air conditioning to keep things fresh and keep you alert. 8. Random Restaurants need some relief... before trying a new hot spot... take a digestzen soft gel or add a couple drops to a veggie cap to ensure comfort while you enjoy the new adventure. 9. Can't handle some pungent smells.... try adding a couple drops of digestzen to your palm and inhale and or carry a diluted digestzen in a 10 ml roller to apply under your nose or inhale as needed. 10. Pregnancy Support... massage a couple drops over your chest after meals and or take a soft-gel or veggie cap of digestzen internally to support your burping.... My Mission is Greater than my Fear has been my "mantra" for the past two years.... or maybe even longer.... You see, I have battled fear most of my life but in the last five years, I have learned how to welcome fear, acknowledge that its in my life and learn to do life with it there and slowly the powerful grip that it had on me dissipates in various areas... as I continue to walk my journey knowing that I am afraid. Embracing the things that cause fear and validating my discomfort, has allowed me to be able to overcome things that use to cripple me. It has been quite a journey but I have received more gifts than I had ever imagined.
Fear is powerful, it can take over and really fuel our lives, for the good or for the negative, depending on how we handle it. We all feel fear, we all know it's there... we all manage it in various ways and we can either welcome it and get use to it or we run from it, until it overwhelms our lives. One of my favorite therapists and authors, Chip Dodd, is quoted as saying, "Fear brings us strength. It is the feeling that allows us to experience risk, trust, dependency, collaboration, and ultimately, wisdom because it helps us realize our need for help." I love this quote because I have been learning how to use my fear as my strength, to lead out of my vulnerability and to not have to be "perfect"... My desire to really live fully, and be fully alive and present is far greater than my fear of failure or doing it "wrong".... I feel most alive when I am trying new things, conquering heights, risking in relationships, loving fiercely, speaking my truth, being bold, and also letting myself be seen. I love this picture because I am fully embracing this bump, and the excitement of becoming a mother for the second time. You see, I had a long journey with fertility. My husband and I lost 4 precious babies and then I couldn't get pregnant for a long time. The fears that I experienced during my journey in becoming a mother were gripping, debilitating at times and caused me so much anxiety and pain. I grieved and I grieved and I grieved.. I feared I would never be a mama... I feared I wouldn't be enough... I feared that I would always get pregnant and then lose another baby.... I feared that the depression wouldn't leave me... I feared that I was broken.... Through this heartache I learned how to grieve, how to face my fears and validate them but continue to walk through difficult situations with grace and dignity. I learned how to be vulnerable, which I am still working on today. I learned how to love myself. I learned that I am capable of way more than I had ever thought possible. Most of all I learned that I have a passionate and HUGE heart and I love hard and I grieve hard, and I can fight for what I want. I can grow, I can laugh and I can cry.... and I will live.... I won't die and I am loved. Through the losses and challenges I do not take it for granted for one minute that I get to be a mother. It has been the greatest privilege. My daughter was one of the most precious gifts I ever received and then my son was the most precious unexpected gift that I ever received. Life is full of peaks and valleys, and its the valleys that give me deep gratitude for the peaks. Through it all, My mission of living fully and being fully present, and loving deeply is far BIGGER than the fears that use to hold me back. Life is too short and I have too many things to live for and to experience and to love. Blend for Courage and Growth: 1 drop of Wild Orange 1 drop of Sandal Wood 1 drop of Grapefruit 1 drop of White Fir Love, Holly Note: this amazing photo was taken by Marilyn Jeffers. So I have been thinking a lot lately about what my purpose is and where do I find joy..... I have made some big changes in my life that have shifted my thinking... it has been super scary but very exciting at the same time. One of the things is quitting my nursing job for this season in life. I want focus on being a mama and on my AK Essential Wellness business.... this was SO hard for me to do... I have never quit anything in my life... all the previous jobs I have had either came to an end because they were seasonal and I was in High School and College or I just transitioned to a new department or position.... I have learned so much these past 10 years working as an RN at Alaska Native Medical Center, and really I grew up there.... so many huge life events and shifts from when I started as a new grad RN at 24 yrs. young. :) I will keep my license current and will work with patients again but for now I feel that I had to chose my priorities and do them well.. It has been difficult though... I have found myself questioning my decision when I am feeling exhausted, haven't showered, have had no adult conversations in 12 hours.... and changed one too many poopy diapers... I started writing gratitude lists first thing in the morning a couple months ago and have quickly found how many blessings I have and my whole mindset shifts when I focus on all the good in my life and look at even the most difficult of situations as opportunities to grow and learn. HERE IS WHERE I FIND JOY and ABUNDANCE!!!! I LOVE the BEACH!!!! I love to smell the salty sea air, and to beach comb at low tied in Southeast Alaska. I grew up on the ocean, and its my most favorite place.... I grew up walking the beaches at every low tide I could as a little girl with my two brothers... looking for treasures.... glass balls are the epitome of OCEAN TREASURES!!!! I love to find unique shells that have been vacated by beautiful sea creatures... I love the salty sea air on my face, and watching the waves crash, while seals and sea lions splash... I like to refer to these memories as my "Eden Memories".... its where everything is well, and I find so much serenity and joy. I LOVE watching my babies play and giggle together... My heart nearly skips a beat when they hug each other, or when Selah says, "it's ok Gray, we can do this together"..... there is no better place I would rather be than with them. I LOVE having my first cup of coffee in the morning and reading some news or turning on my favorite podcast and waking up in peace and quiet by myself... I look forward to that every morning... I LOVE hiking mountains with my girlfriends or my handsome husband... I love being outside more than anything and love the fresh air and great conversations.. I LOVE splashing in mud puddles with my two littles and or blowing bubbles outside and watching them chase the bubbles and laugh. I LOVE bedtime. For one, I know that I will soon get to have my own downtime in a matter of minutes... but more than that I LOVE to review the day with them, read books, talk about what we are grateful for and pray. Its such a gift to hear what an unfiltered, raw and so honest 3 year old has to say about what she feels, loves, is sad about and wants to pray for. I LOVE having tea with my husband and chatting about life, goals, and dreams on the coach... Yes, we have more coach dates these days, but I love them. I LOVE driving in the car and rocking out to country music with my kids and singing our hearts out... best time ever... or I often ask Selah, "do you want to chat or would you rather sing?" she always tells me what she prefers, and I tell you what this little peanut loves to chat just like her mama and I get more out of her in the car than anywhere else... Yesterday in the car she said, "mama, do you miss your friend Amy?" Me: "Yes, I miss her very much." Selah: " She is in heaven and I think that she is having a good time... we can see her some day mom." Me: " Yes, we will see her"... This about made me run off the road... my eyes welled up with tears at her rawness and also I just miss my friend... I am so grateful for all these little moments that create a full life. These are just a fraction of what brings me joy. My life is full and abundant and I get to live it well. I get frustrated at times, feel insecure, question decisions I have made, compare myself, and then I get to pause, breathe deep and connect to myself and I know that I am right where I need to be. This is what brings me joy. Blend for Joy! 2 drops of Clary Sage 2 drops of Lavender 2 drops of Lime Diffuse and enjoy, Holly Note: Both of these beautiful picture was taken by my talented friend and artist, Savannah Plank! |
about meMy name is Holly Boyer and I am a life long Alaskan, mama of two of the most precious babies, and wife to my soulmate. categories
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