So....ya got some oils....now what?! lol.....

  • Jan 4, 2022 11:11 AM Central
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So....ya got some oils....now what?! lol.....

Yay, welcome to the wide world of essential oils!


I remember the day I got some oils....woo hoo-how can anything smell thiisss good? Then....hmmmm....now what?!

No worries, I got ya covered!


The easiest and simplest way is to inhale them. 

How do we do that?
 

●      Simply remove the lid and Inhale directly  from the bottle for at least 5 seconds ( that's about the time it takes to make it into the emotional center of the brain)


●      Make a scent tent by applying 1 drop of essential oil into your palms, rub together, cup your hands over your nose, and inhale deeply.


●      Put your favorite essential oil in an ultrasonic diffuser. (Follow instructions on the label of your diffuser)


No diffuser? No worries...try this:

Place a drop or 2 on a cotton ball and stash in strategic places
Place a drop or 2 on a wooden clothespin and stash in strategic places
Make a spritzer (need help-download my 'How To Make A Spritzer PDF HERE )
Wear diffuser jewelry-just google it…its a fun rabbit hole to go down :)…if you already have any jewelry that contains tassles, lava beads, ceramic, wood-congrats-you already have diffuser jewelry-simply add a drop of essential oil to that part of the jewelry…

Stay tuned for a re-cap on topical essential oil use…and in the meantime….’Oil On’

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I used to think using essential oils with my horse was hard....until I realized this....

I used to think using essential oils with my horse was hard....until I realized this....
Drumroll.....all you have to do is wear them as a perfume!

Horses have more scent receptors than we do and that means that they are getting a good ol' whiff just from smelling you! 

So what's the best way to wear them as a perfume? Glad you asked!

My 3 fave ways are:

1: Apply a drop to the palm of your hands, rub your hands together, form a scent tent over your nose, inhale deeply for 5 seconds, then rub the residual oil anywhere you'd like. I like the back of my neck. Inhaling deeply first gets the oil into the emotional center of your brain.

2: Make a roller ball. Diluting the oil In a roller is never a bad idea and a carrier oil will sit on top of the skin longer so your 'perfume' lasts longer. Roller bottles can easily be purchased from Amazon. I think 10 ml is the perfect size. Simply add 10-20 drops of the essential oil you choose and fill the remainder up with a carrier oil. I like fractionated coconut oil, it doesn't have that greasy feel and it has no odor of its own. Then roll wherever you'd like. Back of neck, wrists, and chest are my fave spots.

3: Diffuser jewelry! Let's get shopping! From bracelets to necklaces, diffuser jewelry is a great option. They usually contain a wood, ceramic, or lava bead element, that you apply a few drops of essential oils to and ta-da...easy diffusing all day long.

Now you may be asking why we want to use essential oils with our horses?

If your'e like me, I'm always striving to have that perfect partnership with my horse and my emotions can sometimes get the better of me. Sometimes its hard to shake the day off when I get to the barn. Inhaling one of my fave essential oils can really do the trick. Horses are like people too, good moods and bad, and we can positively affect their emotions just like ours by inhaling an aroma.

So go ahead and give it a try! It's easier than you think! 

Wondering which oil to use? Download my free PDF Guide HERE where I list my favorite oils I use for certain emotional responses such as calming or focus, and in the meantime-Try your favorite!

My picky eater approved DIY horse cookies......

My picky eater approved DIY horse cookies......

Let's face it, it's hard to find all natural horse cookies...I try not to eat junk food and therefore I don't wanna feed it to my horses either...(cause I'm an all natural kinda gal) and finding a low sugar option can be hard too! 

This DIY is sooo easy, even I do it :)

5 ingredients, super cost effective, and the best part....drum roll.... even my pickiest of ponies loves them!

Oh, and by the way, you can take a straw or similar instrument (cause were tryin to phase out plastic straws-but that's a different blog) and poke holes in them before baking and ya have an easy peasy 'pill pocket' for those daily pills-think pink pill that picky eaters definitely don't like....

For more easy DIY's....(cause let's face it...if it isn't super easy, I'm not gonna DIY it-lol....) Sign up HERE and I'll deliver ya a weekly recipe, tip, or trick with essential oils straight to your inbox.....


Oh, by the way, best to keep these in the fridge and use them up in a timely manner...a perk for all natural and no preservatives....which I'm sure your ponies won't mind!



5 Ways to ditch those dryer sheets!

5 Ways to ditch those dryer sheets!

Why, you ask?  They are notoriously full of ingredients that are bad for us..and we wear our clothes all. day. long….unfortunately we can’t control everything we are exposed to in todays times. That’s why it’s more important than ever to control what we can…manufacturers aren't even required to list all ingredients! 

Go ahead and google 'dangers of' some of the ingredients that they do list, and if your anything like me, you’ll kiss your dryer sheets goodbye.. 

I know, I’m not a fan of static either, but thankfully we can still control it and not endanger our health…

Here are my top 5 ways to get rid of it and upgrade your laundry:

1: Line dry synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon or dry separately..they are the fabrics that cause static.

2: Don’t over dry your laundry..dry just until done..this helps a lot…

3: Invest in wool dryer balls…4-6 minimum…they keep moisture in the dryer and you can add essential oils to have the best smelling laundry out there with out using known carcinogens or hormone disruptors…I like to add 4-6 drops of essential oil per dryer ball. I also like to use the citrus oils as they are inexpensive and have a very uplifting aroma! Give Lemon or Orange a try! Or add Lemon to half of your dryer balls and Orange to the other half for a refreshing burst of sunshine aroma for your clothes! You can also make up a DIY Dryer Ball Spray so it's ready to go and then just spritz your dryer balls as you add them to your dryer...

Dryer Ball Spray Recipe
4 oz. glass spray bottle
Distilled water
20 drops Lemon essential oil
20 drops Orange essential oil
10 drops Lavender essential oil

Add the essential oils into your glass spray bottle, then fill the remainder of the bottle up with distilled water. Shake well before you mist each dryer ball!

4: Put some white distilled vinegar into a spray bottle and lightly spritz your clothes as they go into the dryer…the vinegar aroma will dissipate and not remain on your clothes… you can also add a cup of vinegar to your rinse cycle of the wash…

5: If ya still have static, add a couple of safety pins to each dryer ball! Easy Peasy!

Ta -da…no static and no toxic chemicals :) 

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Start doing this today...everything depends on it!

Start doing this today...everything depends on it!
Drumroll.....reading labels.....on every product you buy.

You don't know what you don't know....until you do know....and how do you know.....you read your labels!

You might think "well, they wouldn't be able to sell it if it isn't safe-right?! Unfortunately that's just not the case in today's world. There is minimal regulation and loopholes where companies aren't required to list ingredients due to trade secrets. Companies can also claim a product has zero of an ingredient even tho it still contains the ingredient, if that said  ingredient amount, is below a certain percentage. Yikes-right?!

Now that you're reading your labels (wink)...what should you be looking for?

Foodwise- look for products that have minimal ingredients. Say no to products that contain artificial sweeteners (products using stevia or monk fruit are safer alternatives), preservatives, artificial dyes and food coloring.

With your personal care products, my top 3 to avoid are fragrance, artificial preservatives, and dyes.

Yes, some products need preservatives, so look for products that use plant based options like grapefruit seed extract, vit. e, or citric acid.

If there's an ingredient you can't pronounce and you don't know what it is, google 'dangers of ______'  and see what comes up....

You can also check products out on The Environmental Working Groups website, ewg.org.

Last but not least, look for products labeled cruelty free or 'leaping bunny'. Animal testing isn't necessary and If you're anything like me-we don't want our dollars going towards that, we vote with our wallets! 

Safer products are out there...how do I know? I read my labels :)

If you want to go more in depth on what to look for and what to avoid, click HERE and check out my '5 Days To A Healthier Home" challenge that'll easily put you on the right track to a safer and more natural home without overwhelm!

 
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