Getting Started with Young Living Essential Oils

Happy Friday, friends!

I know it’s been a while since I posted something, but I’ve been working on a few things that have required some extra attention, and I’ve been focusing a little more on family- so please forgive me.

I didn’t plan to post anything today, but I decided to pop in and do a quick little post on how to get started using Young Living Essential Oils.

I know most of you are familiar with them, and at this point either already use them or have no interest- but I have had enough people asking me about them to take the time to do this.

So here we go! 🙂

First of all, it’s super simple getting started- so if you’re interested in getting started, you can hop on over to Young Living and follow the simple steps & use Member# 1932473! But if you need a refresher on how it works, and the benefits- read on! I will also include step-by-step instructions on how to fill everything out!

Is Young Living Right For You?

Customer or Independent Distributor?

• Customer(buy at retail pricing – no requirements, no fees)
• Independent Distributor asCustomer (buy at wholesale pricing – no fees, but there is a $50/year purchase requirement)
• Independent Distributor asBusiness (buy at wholesale pricing – no fees, but there is a purchase requirement – read more bellow)

Customer

This type of membership is completely FREE to join.

• No membership fees.
• No yearly dues.
• No obligation.
• No selling.

This type of membership allows you to easily order the oils and products that you need at retail pricing, plus tax & shipping. This membership does not get you wholesale pricing.

Independent Distributor as Customer (Save 24% with Wholesale Pricing)

This type of membership is signed up as “Independent Distributor” and requires the purchase of a starter kit, which you can choose for yourself. They are great kits that range in price from $45 to $260. You only have to purchase a starter kit once, at sign up – and they are useful. The Premium Starter Kit ($160) is a great value, not just because it’s at the top price tier but because you get roughly $300 worth of product! This kit comes with a diffuser (I love mine!) and includes eleven different bottles of oil to get you started, a roll-on attachment, 10 samples packets, 10 sample bottles, and materials to help you become familiar with oils and how to use them. If a diffuser isn’t something you’re interested in, or you already know what things you’d like to order, the Basic Starter Kit ($45) is a great way to get in and then you can begin ordering the products you want at wholesale right away.

• Save 24% off of retail pricing.
• No membership fees.
• No yearly dues.
• No obligation.
• No selling required.

Independent Distributor as Business (Save 24% with Wholesale Pricing)

This type of membership is with the intent of making an income! It is similar to the information above, with a few changes. If you love essential oils, chances are that you already share what you know with friends and family. By being a distributor, you can earn a commission when those people (and more!) buy oils from you, or sign up under you. Just like being a wholesale customer, you are required to purchase a starter kit, which range in price from $45 to $260 (depending on diffuser choice). You only have to purchase a starter kit once (same as above). If you wish to earn a commission check, you must also be enrolled in the “Essential Rewards” program. In addition to making a commission and being eligible for payment, you also earn Essential Rewards points that can be redeemed for free products. These points are great for buying gifts, having stock on hand, or treating yourself to something special.

Want to get Oily?

The first thing to remember is that signing up does not obligate you to anything. You will never pay membership fees and you will never be obligated to make a purchase that you don’t want. When you sign up with Young Living essential oils, it is an opportunity for you to explore without worry.

Choose a Starter Kit

You’ve decided that membership is the way for you. That’s great! That means that you will instantly start saving 24% on the products you love to use.

Because signing up as a member opens you up to earning opportunities, Young Living wants to help set you up for success. To do this, you choose a starter kit when signing up as a member.

Kits range in price from $45, all the way up to $260. You can choose any kit. If you already own a lot of oils and a great YL diffuser, you may only need the $40 kit to get you in the door. If you think you’d like to replenish, or take advantage of the deals, a premium starter kit is the way to go.

The Premium Starter Kit

The Premium Starter Kit is an exceptional value. It includes all you need to get started with Young Living:

A diffuser of your choice, this will determine the price of your kit. There are three great diffusers to choose from to fit your needs and preferences.

-Dew Drop Diffuser ($160 – 34% savings)

-Bamboo Diffuser ($170 – 35% savings)

-Aria Diffuser ($260 – 36% savings & 1 per member limit)
The new Premium Essential Oils Collection kit includes 10 bottles of oil! Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Copaiba, Frankincense, Thieves®, Purification®, R.C.™, DiGize™, & PanAway® ! Plus a BONUS Stress Away™ and an AromaGlide™ Roller Fitment, two Lavender Sample Packets, two Peppermint Sample Packets, two Peace & Calming Sample Packets, two Lemon Sample Packets, two Thieves Sample Packets, 10 sample bottles (these are great for sharing!), and two NingXia Red 2-oz. samples.

In addition to products, your kit contains a host of materials to make your business opportunity a success: Sample Packet Business Cards, the Welcome to Young Living booklet, Essential Oils at a Glance user’s guide, Distributor Resource Guide, S.E.E.D. Sharing for Success booklet, and more.

PLUS! Young Living recently announced that all Premium Kits would also come with an additional FREE 5ml bottle of oil. Each kit will include (at random) Lemongrass, Orange, or Tangerine essential oil! That’s 12 oils you’ll be receiving!

There are other kits to choose from, and any one of them will help you gain member (distributor) status, but this kit is by far the best value – even if you just want to stock up on some great oils!

Visit YoungLiving.com to get started!

Step 1 – Once on the page:

• Be sure that “member” is selected. (Unless you do not want the 24% discount and would prefer to sign up as a customer.)
• Check off: “A member referred me, and I have his or her information.” The member number should read: 1932473
• Fill out your personal information and check that you understand the Terms & Conditions. (This page does ask for your social. The reason it needs this is for legal tax purposes, because you have the ability to earn an income.)
• Choose a username, password and PIN. Be sure to write these down somewhere safe! You will need them to log in and/or call Young Living’s member services.

Step 2 – Select Your Kit!

• If you’d like to maximize your savings, select any “Premium Starter Kit”. These kits are the ones with the Premium Essential Oils Collection, diffuser, extras, and business starter kit. The other kits do not include the Premium Essential Oils Collection (10 oils).
• If you’re not worried about the additional savings, select any kit that speaks to you.

Step 3 – Essential Rewards (Optional)

Essential Rewards (ER) is an optional discount program within Young Living. You can choose to sign up now, later, or not at all. By enrolling in ER, you will earn up to 20% back on purchases (starting at 10% and increasing as you stay in the program) as points, which can be redeemed for free oils.

• If you would like to enroll in ER, you may choose a kit at this time.
• If you would rather not enroll at this time (or you would, but would prefer to choose specific products, as opposed to a kit) you can simply select “No, thank you” and you may enroll at any time by logging into your Virtual Office.

Step 4 – Shipping and Billing

• Enter your payment information and continue to complete your signup and purchase.
• You will have an opportunity to double check all of your information and this will be used when you make purchases moving forward. (You can change it at any time by logging into your Virtual Office.)
• Click “Activate and Place Order” button, and you are done!

Your membership is all set to go and will remain active so long as you spend at least $50 in a calendar year (on anything you choose.) There are no membership fees or additional requirements.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to ask! I would love for you to join my team and we can support each other on a healthier journey! We will always stay connected through a special Facebook group full of wonderful, supporting oil lovers!

Happy Oiling!

Young Living Products Under $20

Typically when people talk about Young Living they think of essential oils. Although Young Living is best known for their essential oils they are a Health and Wellness Company and offer a wide range of products for multiple aspects of your life.

If you or someone you love has been looking for better alternatives to everyday products, or if you have been interested in getting into oils yourself, this holiday season might be the perfect opportunity. Today we are going to cover LOTS of Young Living products all for $20 or less! Hopefully this will give you some insight on some oily Christmas gifts, or if you’re looking to start out but you don’t want to commit to the Premium Starter Kit just yet.

From now until the end of December, anyone who orders directly through me with an order of $50 or more will receive a FREE 15ml. Young Living Orange Essential Oil! Anyone who orders a Premium Starter Kit will receive a FREE copy of Gentle Babies by Debra Raybern! Just contact me about any orders you’d like to place. 🙂

*Due to FDA restrictions, all summaries on the products have come directly from Young Living’s website  and I will have a direct link to each product. You will also see two prices listed, wholesale/retail. If you would like to learn more about any of the products covered, feel free to email me and we can go into more detail.

LETS GET STARTED! 

When we decided that we wanted to be more mindful of the products we were using, our cleaning products were the first to go. Young Living offers a great line of cleaning products and they are constantly adding more! One of the newer products Young Living has to offer is Thieves Dish Soap!

1. Thieves Dish Soap 13.75/18.09
   

With naturally derived ingredients, Thieves® Dish Soap effectively cleans your dishes without chemicals, dyes, or synthetics. Young Living pure essential oils—Thieves®, Jade Lemon™, and Bergamot—work with other plant-based ingredients to leave your dishes sparkling clean.

Perhaps you’ve done some research and you’re looking to do away with your hand sanitizer but you still need something to REALLY keep the yuckies away?  Well Young Living offers THREE really great options!

2. Thieves Spray 9.00/11.84
   

Thieves® Spray is ideal for use on door handles, toilet seats, and any surface that needs cleansing to protect from dust, mold, and undesirable microorganisms. This small bottle is perfect for traveling or keeping in your purse or backpack.

3. Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier 13.75/18.09 (3 pack)
   

Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier is an all-natural hand purifier designed to cleanse and refresh the hands. Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier can be used by adults and children to keep hands clean and promote good hygiene, without the use of water. Dermatologist tested.

4. Thieves Wipes 25/17.43
   

Thieves® wipes are infused with the renowned benefits of Thieves essential oil blend. Thieves wipes can be used to cleanse the skin or any surface that needs cleaning. ESSENTIAL OILS: Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata Note: Not for use on infants or sensitive areas of the body.

Maybe you’re looking for some oral care? Young Living covers that too! With several different toothpaste options, you’re bound to find one that you, your family and friends might like to try!

5. Thieves Dentarome Plus 75/8.88
   

Thieves® Dentarome Plus Toothpaste contains ingredients such as thymol and eucalyptol that are found in clove and thyme essential oils, along with gentle, odor-absorbing baking soda.

6. Thieves Dentarome Ultra 8.75/11.51
   

Thieves® Dentarome Ultra Toothpaste is an advanced formula of all-natural ingredients that gently cleans and whitens your teeth while harnessing the power of pure, therapeutic-grade Thieves essential oil blend for fresh breath. Dentarome Ultra is preferred by those concerned with the appearance of whiter teeth.

7. Thieves AromaBright 10.25/13.49
   

This 4 oz. premium, all-natural toothpaste is made with pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils, including the cleansing and protective benefits of Thieves® essential oil blend. Its safe and effective formula provides a fortress of support for healthy gums, strong teeth, and a confident smile. It is the optimal choice for health-minded consumers. (My personal favorite!)

Some other healthy oral options are:

8. Thieves Dental Floss 8.75/11.51 (3 pack)
   

Thieves® Dental Floss is made with strong fibers that resist fraying and breakage and easily glides between teeth for those hard-to-reach places. Saturated twice with the power of Thieves essential oil blend and peppermint essential oil, this hard-wearing floss provides two layers of essential oils, offering double the protection to freshen your breath.

9. Thieves Kid Scents 7.25/9.54
   

This new formula is an all-natural toothpaste for kids that uses Thieves® and Slique™ Essence essential oil blends to gently clean and protect teeth. This safe, yet effective, blend promotes healthy teeth without the use of fluoride, dyes, synthetic colors, artificial flavors, or preservatives. (This one is usually out of stock, so if you’re interested in it, you need to grab it as soon as you notice its available!)

10. Thieves Fresh Essence Mouthwash 11.00/14.47
    

Thieves® Fresh Essence Plus Mouthwash contains a special formulation of essential oils that provides incredibly fresh breath. The unique liposome technology (using soy-derived lecithin) binds the essential oils to the mucous membrane inside the mouth for longer-lasting effects on teeth and gums.

11. Thieves Mints 12.75/16.78
    

Enjoy the cool, invigorating taste of Thieves® Mints. The sugar-free ingredients include the power of Thieves and Peppermint essential oils, providing a healthy alternative to freshen your breath.

If you haven’t noticed yet, Thieves is where it’s at!

In addition to oral support, Young Living also has hair and skin care.

12. Lip Balm Trio 10.35/13. 62 (These can each be purchased as individuals)
    

Give your lips the best with this set of three lip balm varieties—Cinnamint, Lavender, and Grapefruit. Each with their own unique blend of essential oils and other nourishing botanicals, these hydrating lip balms seal in moisture for smooth, soft lips.

13. Satin Facial Scrub Mint 16.25/21.38
    

Satin Facial Scrub™ Mint is an advanced cleansing formula designed for normal skin. It cleans, nourishes, and stimulates without damaging the skin’s natural pH balance. Safe, gentle ingredients help to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin for a fresher, smoother appearance. Contains MSM, antioxidant vitamins, and botanicals.

14. Essential Beauty Serum 20.25/26.64
    

Essential Beauty Serums are specially formulated for dry, oily, or acne-prone skin. Young Living’s serums offer the skin care benefits of pure essential oils to protect, strengthen, and improve the appearance of the skin. Each serum also utilizes a proprietary blend of skin-nourishing carrier oils such as coconut, avocado, jojoba, rosehip seed, and wolfberry seed for ease in application and absorption and to protect the skin without over drying or clogging pores. The dry skin formula moisturizes and nourishes dehydrated skin.

15. LavaDerm Cooling Mist 13.75/18.09
    

Bring relief to stressed skin with a blend of gentle skin-soothing ingredients including lavender essential oil aloe vera. Spray directly onto the affected area and repeat every 10-15 minutes until desired relief is achieved.

16. Lavender Mint Daily Shampoo AND Conditioner 19.75/25.99 (each)
    Shampoo  Conditioner
    

Plant-based, safe and environmentally responsible, Lavender Mint Daily Shampoo and Conditioner is an invigorating daily moisture blend suitable for all hair types.

17. Lavender Volume Shampoo AND Conditioner 19.75/25.99 (each)
    Shampoo  Conditioner
    

Lavender Volume Shampoo and Conditioner™ gently conditions and volumizes fine hair. A fabulous follow-up to Lavender Volume Shampoo, it is formulated with MSM, milk protein, and vitamins to strengthen limp and weak hair. Essential oils are added to ensure that nutrients penetrate the hair follicle and leave the hair clean and perfumed.

18. Kid Scents Shampoo 16.00/21.05
    

KidScents® Shampoo has a safe, mild formula designed to provide the perfect pH balance for children’s delicate skin. It contains MSM, a natural sulfur compound known to strengthen hair, along with aloe vera, chamomile, and other nourishing herbs and vitamins.

Bath and Shower Gel-

19. Morning Start 18.75/24.67
    

Morning Start™ Bath & Shower Gel gets your day started right with an invigorating blend of the finest essential oils added to naturally cleansing and moisturizing botanicals.

20. Sensation 20.75/27.30
    

Sensation™ Bath & Shower Gel combines an enchantingly fragrant mix of oils used by Cleopatra to enhance love and increase desire with the finest natural ingredients to create a sensational bath time experience.

21. Dragon Time 20.25/26.64
    

Dragon Time™ Bath & Shower Gel combines the soothing and calming properties of essential oils with naturally moisturizing botanicals for a luxurious gel that leaves you feeling clean, relaxed, and uplifted. This bath and shower gel is particularly comforting for women during their monthly cycles.

22. Lavender 18.50/24.34
    

Relax your body and rejuvenate your mind with a soothing bath of nature’s finest lavender essential oil. All-natural ingredients work to refresh and condition your skin as you unwind from your busy day. Pour directly into the water for a luxurious bubble bath, or drop a quarter-sized amount onto a bath sponge and lather.

23. Bath & Shower Gel Base 15.50/20.39
    

Bath & Shower Gel Base lets you exercise your creativity by adding the essential oil single or blend of your choice for a luxurious, personalized bath or shower experience. Simply add a few drops of the oil, mix, and enjoy! Also works well as liquid hand soap, customized with your choice of essential oils.

24. Kid Scents Bath Gel 15.75/20.72
    

KidScents® Bath Gel is a safe, gentle, and mild all-natural liquid soap that contains MSM ( a natural form of sulfur that promotes healthy, clear skin), soothing aloe vera, a mix of antioxidant vitamins and botanicals, and fragrant essential oils to leave tender skin feeling soft and refreshed. KidScents Bath Gel has the perfect pH balance for children’s skin.

Hand and Body Lotion-

25. Genesis 20.50/26.97
    

Genesis™ Hand & Body Lotion blends coconut oil and lecithin with essential oils and MSM to promote soft, healthy skin. It moisturizes, normalizes, and protects skin against harsh weather, rough work, chemicals, and household cleaners, leaving skin feeling smooth and wonderfully fragrant. Additional antioxidants and botanicals provide protection from free radical damage.

26. Lavender 20.75/27.30
    

Bring life back to your skin with this all-natural lightweight moisturizer infused with skin-loving lavender essential oil. Added nutrients such as wolfberry seed and jojoba oils fortify your skin’s natural moisture barrier to maintain long-lasting hydration.

Bar Soap- All Bar Soaps with the exclusion of Valor list as 10.25/13.49 Valor 11.25/14.80

27. Lavender Rosewood
    

Soothe and soften the skin as you cleanse with a nourishing all-natural formulation of ingredients such as aloe vera, jojoba oil, and nature’s finest lavender essential oil.

28. Lemon Sandalwood
    

Lemon-Sandalwood Cleansing Soap™ combines exquisite fragrance with all-natural ingredients to cleanse, soothe, and soften skin. Young Living’s bar soaps are created through a proprietary process that minimizes the presence of skin-drying alkali salts, which are a major cause of dryness and irritation.

29. Melaleuca Geranium

Melaleuca-Geranium Bar Soap™ is made with pure botanical oils that are easily absorbed, while the essential oils of melaleuca, geranium, and vetiver soothe and moisturize, creating healthy skin naturally.

30. Morning Start
    

Morning Start Bar Soap™ will get your day off to a great start with an energizing blend of four essential oils and all-natural ingredients that soothe and moisturize while cleansing your skin.

31. Peppermint Cedarwood
    

Peppermint Cedarwood Bar Soap™ combines the invigorating scent of peppermint, the cleansing power of cedarwood, and a blend of natural ingredients to soothe and cleanse the skin.

32. Sacred Mountain
    

Sacred Mountain Bar Soap™ has a unique hypoallergenic vegetable base with naturally occurring moisturizers. Formulated to minimize the presence of alkali salts, a major cause of dryness and irritation.

33. Thieves
    

Thieves® Cleansing Soap is enriched with the powerful Thieves essential oil blend, moisturizing plant oils, and botanical extracts to help cleanse, purify, and promote soft, healthy skin.

34. Valor
    

Valor® Moisturizing Soap combines the empowering scent of Valor essential oil blend with all-natural ingredients to cleanse, soothe, and moisturize.

35. Lavender Foaming Hand Soap 11.50/15.13
    

As the newest addition to Young Living’s Lavender Signature Series, Lavender Foaming Hand Soap lends it’s gentle, cleansing properties to our natural product lineup. Soothing and rejuvenating on even the most sensitive skin, just a small amount of this fragrant soap cleanses and conditions your skin without leaving it dry or irritated. Infused with Young Living Therapeutic Grade lavender essential oil. Lavender Foaming Hand Soap is sure to become a household favorite.

Deodorant-

36. Meadow Mist 11.00/14.47
    

AromaGuard® Deodorants are the first natural deodorants formulated exclusively from therapeutic-grade essential oils and all-natural ingredients. They provide a pleasant and safe alternative to commercial deodorants and are free of propylene glycol and toxic aluminum salts.

37. Mountain Mist 11.00/14/47
    

AromaGuard® Deodorants are the first natural deodorants formulated exclusively from therapeutic-grade essential oils and all-natural ingredients. They provide a pleasant and safe alternative to commercial deodorants and are free of propylene glycol and toxic aluminum salts.

Young Living also has a line to help aide in weight management.

38. Slique Bars 17.75/23.36
    

Slique Bars dual-targeted satiety approach and medley of exotic fruits, nuts, and science creates the perfect functional, nutritious snack to help you feel fuller, longer. Each box contains six bars (35 g each).

39. Slique Bars Chocolate Coated 17.75/23.36
    

Members have always enjoyed Slique® Bars as a delicious weight-management tool that utilizes a dual-target approach to help manage satiety. Now this innovative bar is coated in delicious dark chocolate!

To support any weight-management plan, Slique® Bars are loaded with exotic baru nuts and wholesome almonds, which promote satiety when combined with protein and fiber. We also use a potato skin extract that, when ingested, triggers the release of cholecystokinin in the body, increasing the duration of feelings of fullness.

Slique® Bars deliver essential nutrients from a unique superfruit blend of goldenberries and wolfberries, plus pure Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Orange essential oils. This dual-target satiety approach and medley of exotic fruits, nuts, and potato skin extract create a nutritious, stimulant-free snack to help you feel fuller, longer.

40. Slique Gum 7.75/10.20 (8ct)
    

Ancient travelers throughout the Middle East used raw frankincense resin for its nutritional content and ability to help control hunger. Slique™ Gum offers those same benefits in a modern delivery system that helps control food cravings and improve oral health.

41. Slique Tea 19.75/25.99 (25ct)
    

Slique Tea is an exotic drink from Young Living that has been formulated with natural ingredients to help support individual weight goals.* This blend is rich in flavonoids, a dietary compound generally associated with helping maintain certain normal, healthy body functions. It also contains polyphenols, which may be useful as part of a guilt-free weight-management regimen when combined with a healthy diet and physical activity. This unique blend is enhanced with 100% pure therapeutic grade Frankincense powder.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Young Living also offers some healthy snacking options!

42. Einkorn Nuggets 19.75/25.99 (14ct)
    

Our rich, exotic Ecuadorian chocolate delicately enrobes a sweet center made with whey and rare heirloom Einkorn grain. The benefits of Einkorn-considered one of the earliest and purest forms of the cultivated wheat- include higher nutritional value and fewer digestive concerns compared to other varieties of wheat. Young Living founder D. Gary Young recognized the value of this ancient crop and formulated Einkorn Nuggets to offer the best of both modern and ancient ingredients. This decadent snack also features whey and peppermint and spearmint essential oils. It is sweetened with sugar-free stevia and coconut syrup, making it a unique wellness snack the whole family can enjoy. Includes: Fourteen (15g) nuggets

43. Wolfberry Crisp 16.75/22.04
    

Wolfberry Crisp™ bars are delicious, naturally-sweetened meal replacement bars. These delicious bars will satisfy your appetite, provide an antioxidant boost to your immune system and supply high-quality protein for muscle building. Wolfberry Crisp bars are all-natural and certified dairy kosher.

Those are just some of the few affordable options of everyday products Young Living has to offer! Now let’s move onto OILS! Due to the amount of oils I am just going to list their name and price. If you want to know more about certain oils please visit Young Living’s website or feel free to ask me!

SINGLES-

Black Pepper 5ml 18.75/25.67

Cedarwood 15ml 11.25/14.80

Citronella 15ml 19.50/25.66

Clove 15ml 15.35/20.07

Cypress 15ml 19.25/25.33

Dill 5ml 15.75/20.72

Eucalyptus Blue 5ml 15.00/19.74

Eucalyptus Globulus  15ml 14.50/19.08

Eucalyptus Radiata 15ml 18.50/24.34

Fennel 15ml 17.25/22.70

Ginger 5ml 13.25/17.43

Goldenrod 5ml 15.25/20.07

Grapefruit 15ml 16.75

Lemon 15ml 11.25/14.80

Lemongrass 15ml 11.25/14.80

Lime 15ml 12.25/16.12

Jade Lemon 5ml 10.75/14.14

Nutmeg 5ml 13.00/17.11

Orange 15ml 10.75/14.14

Pine 15ml 15.00/19.74

Rosemary 15ml 15.50/20.39

Spearmint 5ml 10.75/14.14

Tangerine 15ml 16.00/21.05

Tarragon 5ml 20.50/26.97

Vetiver 5ml 20.75/27.30

Wintergreen 15ml 17.75/23.36

BLENDS-

Awaken 5ml 20.50/26.97

Christmas Spirit 5ml 10.25/13.49

Citrus Fresh 5ml 15.25/20.07

Envision 5ml 18.75/25.67

Grounding 5ml 17.75/23.36

Melrose 15ml 19.75/25.99

Peace and Calming II 5ml 20.75/27.30

Purification 15ml 18.75/24.67

R.C. 5ml 10.25/13.49

Taste of Italy 5ml 19.00/25.00

As you can see there are many items to choose from! One oil can be used for multiple things so you aren’t limited even by ordering one oil. Do some research and see if there is something you’d like to try out. Ask your loved ones if they are interested in trying something new! Young Living offers something for everyone.

Beyond what you see here, Young Living offers different oil collections, system support, multi vitamins, pet care and more!

Another great option for the holiday season is splitting a kit! When you purchase a Premium Starter Kit you will receive 11 oils total- perfect for splitting up as seperate gifts!

I would love to be the one to help you get your oil journey started!

Happy Oiling!

**The products/statements above have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All pictures, descriptions and prices were taken directly from Young Living’s website and I do not own the rights to any of the pictures above.

August Favorites

Happy Friday, beauties!

So as most of you guys know, I get sent a lot of the products I cover on here and I always let you know my honest feedback on whatever it may be. But when I am not reviewing things, what do I use? I love seeing other people’s favorite post and I’m a little obsessed with monthly favorite videos on YouTube, so I thought it might be fun to do my own F A V O R I T E S!

So here are 10 things I am currently loving for the month of August!

St. I’ves Naturally Soothing Oatmeal & Shea Butter Fresh Hydration Lotion 
$4.97 Walmart

If you’re not familiar with this lotion, it’s actually a spray and I love it. I recently mentioned this in my Swap Box post that a did last month. This lotion is made to soothe dry skin. I love how deeply it moisturizes with just a couple of sprays and it doesn’t leave you feeling all sticky. Not to mention how cozy it smells. 

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Passion Fruit & Guava
$7.49 Ulta

This scrub has whole sugar grains that give a gentle and cleansing exfoliation. I read that the scrub also has Shea Nut Oil to help preserve your skin’s natural moisture. It’s made with Certified Organic Shea Butter, it’s paraben free and DMDM free. I make a lot of my own sugar scrubs, but there is something about how this one smells that gets me every time! I also received this in my swap box. I’m almost out of it! 😦 It’s perfect for using before you shave and leaves your legs feeling extra smooth. Follow up with the St. I’ves spray and your legs will be good to go!

Desert Essence Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo
$8.99

I have been sent a couple of natural shampoos to try out but the formula is super tricky when you don’t have all of those extra chemicals, so finding one that works good is a bit of a challenge. I purchased this at Sprout’s and our entire family uses it. I really love the packaging. On the side of the bottle it has what IS in it and what is NOT in it listed and it really gives you an idea of what crazy things you’ve been using on your scalp! This is a newly formulated version and from other reviews I’ve read, the old formula was better. I can only go off this one– and it isn’t something we use daily because it can leave your hair looking a little heavy. But it always leaves me feeling refreshed. It does have essential oils in it, and the smell of this shampoo is incredible!

I pulled this straight from their website:
“The natural medicinal properties of Eucalyptus are formulated with powerful, yet gentle Australian Tea Tree Oil to help bring healing to a flaking scalp. Aromatic Peppermint Oil offers reviving, cooling comfort while Yucca conditions for a shiny, beautiful finish.” 

Cult Nail Polish in the color Catalina
$12.99

I received this in my July TOM Box  and I have been wearing it like C R A Z Y. The quality is so good, the color is so stinkin’ beautiful and I always get compliments on it- which I love because it gives me an opportunity to talk about this company. All Cult nail and makeup products are vegan-friendly, ethically made, and 5 FREE. This is a bonus for me, especially because I have a small daughter who loves having her nails done and this is a safer polish for to use. This is on the pricier side, but it’s a quality product, made by strong women who firmly believe in their products.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Foundation
$7.99 Ulta

I have been loving Maybelline pretty much all Summer and this has been my number 1 go to for foundation. I have a little bit of oily skin, with some dryness between my eyes and it can be difficult to find a foundation that can help with both and still manage to leave me with a natural finish. I don’t feel that I have very large pores, so I can’t really speak for how well it hides them. I actually bought this by chance. I was going for a different foundation and they didn’t have my color. I was in a hurry and in need of a foundation, so I found the perfect shade in this and I have been loving it ever since. It doesn’t last as long as I would like, but if you use the Fit Me Matte Poreless Powder  with it, I have found that it increase its wear. I have been extremely impressed with this foundation and will continue to keep it in my collection.

 Lush Eau Roma Water  
$21.95

Can we just all take a second to appreciate how awesome this stuff is? I THOUGHT I was obsessed with Rose Water, and I still am, but I KNOW that I am MORE obsessed with this stuff. Man, I wish I would have documented how insanely fast this guy cleared up my redness. I have been struggling for some time now with this intense redness and dryness in my T-Zone, the tops of my cheeks and my chin. I have been doing a number of things to help even out my skin tone, and then after Nicole from Young Wild and Polished mention this in her July favorites video, I looked into trying it out. So glad I did, I will DEFINITELY continue to repurchase this.

Stila Eye Shadow Trio in Venus
$20.00

This was my first Stila purchase and I got this little guy on sale, but he actually retails for $20 so when I pulled out this tiny little thing- I was kind of shocked. However, I was blown away by the quality. The colors are extremely pigmented and gorgeous. The color is long lasting and you can do more than one look with just these three colors. I still don’t know if it is worth $20, but it is a great eye shadow trio.

All Natural Canyon Oats Oatmeal in Sweet Honey Cinnamon with Golden Raisins 
$3.19

YUM, YUM, YUM. As many of you know, I am gluten free and it can be hard finding delicious alternatives to the things you once loved. Although oats are naturally gluten free, cross contamination is a BIG factor so I only buy products that are Certified Gluten Free. I picked up some Canyon Oats at Spout’s a while back and fell in love. I think this is some of the best oatmeal I’ve ever had. It’s really hard to find, and I buy as much as I can when I find it. They have several flavor option but this is the only one I have tried. It is a good size cup and I don’t usually finish it all, but you definitely get your money’s worth.

Young Living Valor Essential Oil
Out Of Stock

So if you’re familiar with Young Living, you’re probably just as obsessed with Valor as I am– and probably just as heart broken that is gone for a while. Luckily, it has been one of my favorites and I had some stock built up! I mentioned in my April Oil Order post that Valor wasn’t always one of my favorites and now I ration it out because I don’t want to be without it.

Young Living Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste
$10.25 Wholesale

This was also on my April order and I have some more coming in this month’s order. I thoroughly enjoy this toothpaste. I have been using it so long that when I use my old toothpaste I get grossed out.  If you’re familiar with Thieves but you haven’t tried out this toothpaste, it might sound overwhelming because Thieves has such a strong smell. No worries, though it is not near as intense. It’s actually very tasty and I’ve heard stories of kids wanting to eat it! It takes a little getting used too for some people because it doesn’t have any chemicals in it to suds your mouth up and a lot of times people will associate that with things getting clean, but that’s actually just a useless chemical that you don’t need in your mouth everyday! So if you’re looking for a new toothpaste, you should give this a try!!

Well, those are my 10 favorites for August. What were your favorites for this month? Did you like this post? Let me know and I can start doing them monthly! 🙂

Stay beautiful,

Interested in trying out Young Living Essential Oils but don’t know where to start? The Premium Starter Kit is the most affordable option and it starts out at just $160 including $300 in product. It’s an incredible offer that made a huge impact on my life. If you’re looking for a way to get started I would be more than happy to enroll you! I don’t even have to be with you, all you need is my member number! #1932478 or you can email me at BusyBeingLisenba@gmail.com

Looking To Connect

Hey guys and Happy Wednesday!

Today’s post is going to be a little different because this is geared directly towards fellow bloggers.

As you know, I am new to this whole blogging thing and I am really trying to get into the swing of it all, meet other bloggers & build up my readers.

If you don’t already know, I also have a YouTube channel, and I am very active on Instagram. I know I am not the only one on multiple platforms, so I thought I would take this time to invite you all to add me on all my social media accounts. (I promise this is worth it because I do host giveaways and I have TWO awesome ones in the works right now!)

I have enjoyed discovering new bloggers and I would love to connect outside of your blog. I think different social media platforms allow us to see all different sides of one person- and I think it’s great!

I am also ALWAYS looking for new blogs to get into, so please follow my blog and I will most definitely return the favor! I wish that I could narrow down what I cover into one category, but I can’t. I know that will probably work against me, but it doesn’t matter if I am talking about my home life and parenting, yoga or product reviews– everything I write about, I enjoy and that’s the entire reason I started this blog in the first place. So come be all over the place with me! Be interactive, don’t judge my lack of understanding twitter and don’t laugh too much at my dorky YouTube videos. But I would love to grow and expand and have you apart of it!!

YouTube  Instagram  Twitter  Google+

So please don’t be a stranger! (:

Young Living Essential Oils- April Order

Happy Thursday!!

Today I am excited to write to you about one of my favorite topics. ESSENTIAL OILS!

If you’re familiar with me at all, you probably know by now that my family uses essential oils daily for whatever we can use them for. We’ve been incorporating the oils into our daily routines for some time now, and we’ve learned so much about them.

BEFORE I START–
D I S C L A I M E R:
The material contained in this post is for my personal use only and should be viewed as such. Young Living’s products are not intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease. I am NOT here to diagnose any disease or disease condition or prescribe any Young Living product. The information provided does not constitute legal advice from Young Living. You should educate yourself and address any health or medical needs you may have with your physician. Please seek professional help when needed. I just want to share my love for Young Living Essential Oils, and hopefully give you some ideas of how they can be used in everyday life.

I have a lot of people constantly asking me about Essential Oils, what I order monthly and what we use them for. I decided that this month I would do a blog on my order. I am not going to go into explaining what essential oils are, or why I choose to use Young Living in this post (I will go back & do a detailed post on YLEO some other time) but I am going to go through my order, why I ordered it and how much it cost.

Lets get started!! 

Here is a picture of everything I am going to cover. It was a BIG order this month- but I should probably mention that it isn’t all for me. Every month I have family hop on with me, it helps with shipping cost & increases my PV. The higher PV I have a month, the more F R E E stuff I get & EVERYONE loves free stuff! 

You will see two prices listed– Wholesale/Retail

Peppermint 21.50/28.29

In our house, we use peppermint for a variety of things- headaches, tummy aches… it’s good for so much but this bottle was purchased especially for the “Weight Loss Trio” (A combination of oils thought to aide in weight loss). The peppermint in the trio is said to help curb the appetite.

Lemon 11.25/14.80

Two bottles of lemon were purchased this month. Lemon is one of the oils I use the most. We use to help with cleaning, allergies and so much more. The first bottle of lemon was purchased to also go with the “Weight Loss Trio”. Lemon is known to be a good detox oil and is supposed to be used in the “Weight Loss Trio” for just that! The other bottle was purchased to use for the “Allergy Trio”. (A combination of oils thought to help ease the irritations of allergies)

Grapefruit 16.75/22.04

Grapefruit is a delicious smelling oil- it is uplifting and makes me feel good. The scent is lighter than some of the other citrus oils, in my opinion. It makes my mouth water every time I smell it. This bottle of grapefruit is the final oil in the “Weight Loss Trio” and it said to help boost your metabolism.

Lavender 23.50/30.92

Lavender is another one we use constantly. Between all the boo boos, and helping us sleep we go through some lavender! It’s so gentle and light and great for so much. It is also in the “Allergy Trio” and exactly why we ran out this last time. We actually ended up with two bottles this month because I got a 5ml bottle for free with the April promo!

Stress Away 29.75/31.25

Stress Away isn’t one I use often, but I have several family members that love it. This was actually purchased for headaches, even though Toby uses it for body aches. You’ll notice that even when an oil might typically be used for one thing- other people use it for different things & that’s one of the reasons this oil journey is so fun!

Orange 10.75/14.14

Orange was a new one for me this order. Every order I try to include one new Single and one new Blend to help build up our collection. I didn’t really need it for anything, but I’ve read great things about it, and it was very inexpensive. It smells AMAZING. Someone mentioned combining Cedarwood & Orange– oh yes! I passed out, it made me so sleepy. I have been loving that combo at night.

Gathering 29.75/39.14

Gathering was my new Blend for the month. I had never even heard of Gathering until I went to the Spring Fling Expo earlier in the month & it came up on my Zyto Scan. It is said that it helps calm a chaotic environment and if anyone qualifies to try it out- I figure I make the perfect candidate! I have only used it one time, and it was kind of strong. I just did one drop on my right wrist and didn’t even bother doing a drop on the other because it was so intense. It has a very unique smell, and I’m not sure how I feel about it just yet.

Valor Unavailable

If you are familiar with oils, I am sure you had Valor on your order this month too because it is going away from a while! 😦 Luckily this is on my order every month so I currently have two unopened bottles and my current bottle is about half full! When I first got into oils, Valor was included in the Premium Starter Kit (I wish it still was!) and I did not like it at all!! But now I use ALL the time. It is one of my favorites. I’m kind of stingy with this oil, and basically only use it on myself. I am usually very open about sharing all of my oils with anyone interested…but not this one. I use it when I practice yoga & it’s a very comforting scent to me and I kind of like having one oil all to myself.

Peace and Calming Unavailable

More sadness– Peace and Calming is also Out Of Stock for a while and again, if you order every month, I am sure this was on your order as well! I almost didn’t get this one, but luckily my order had not processed yet when they made the announcement and I got one! In my opinion, Peace and Calming is a fantastic oil for children, and I know so many mothers rely on it, so I honestly hope they get it back in stock soon. I love it! It also was in the PSK when I first signed on with YL and I know those who restock on the Every Day Oil collection probably wish it was still included.

Aside from the oils, I also got some other goodies this month.

Ningxia Red 2oz. Packets (30 count) 84.50/111.18

NingXia Red is an antioxidant drink that contains whole Ningxia wolfberry puree (blueberry, aronia, cherry, pomegranate, and plum juices) orange, yuzu, lemon, and tangerine essential oils, and some other good stuff that I can’t think of. But it’s loaded with goodness. This is used for our family as an alternative for coffee, and you only need an ounce or two in the morning to get you going. It does come in bottles, but we ordered pouches for easy travel. We also use it when we get sick, an extra ounce or two to help battle all the yuckies!

Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste 9.22/12.14

This is a new one for us. I am currently on a journey in my home to rid of us chemically consumed products (I have a blog coming on the transition) and one of the things I got rid of a while ago was toothpaste. But the one I was using wasn’t leaving me feeling very fresh, so I decided to give this a go. I do like it- but it is taking some getting used to because it doesn’t suds up like a typical toothpaste. I might try a different one next time, just to see what else YL offers, but I do like this!

Thieves Spray 3 Pack 23.75/39.14

I have been wanting these for SO long- but they are always out of stock whenever I go to order. So this month I was finally just going to break down and get the Single Bottle and then the promo for this month was a THREE pack! So I didn’t have to add it my order, and I got THREE FOR FREE. I am so excited to finally have this stuff. If you don’t know anything about Thieves- it’s amazing. It is our go-to oil and we use it everyday. We firmly believe in it and having it with me to cleanse and purify on the go excites me!! Some people use Lysol, we use Thieves… When we’ve got germs floating around or we go to the doctor, or get in a buggy… you can bet that I will now have my Thieves spray in hand!

Anyway, that sums up my order for April. So I hope this gives you a little insight into how oils might could be used in your home. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I could talk about oils ALL DAY. If you’re interested in learning more about oils (I won’t force you into buying anything) let me know and I will have you added to a group of people who can help answer any questions, or address any concerns you may have.

Also, if you’d like to see more post like this, be sure to leave a comment and let me know!
I did make an unboxing video- but as usual, it will be posted later!

Happy Oiling,

Herbal Bliss Subscription Box

Happy Monday!
I hope you all had a fantastic Easter weekend- we did, it was busy, but we are always busy! (hints the name)

So today I wanted to talk about this wonderful subscription box I got in the mail a couple of weeks ago. This was my first experience with any subscription box- and they set the bar very high for any box I receive from this point on. This is also my first review for a subscription box, and I already wish I would have planned better to do this differently. But I hope being new to all of this doesn’t take away from how great this box actually is.

Today I have the great pleasure of writing about the Herbal Bliss Box!

Herbal Bliss is a subscription box that features a variety of herb-based/all natural products. Each box contains 5 samples- but they are very gracious samples in my opinion!  They choose their samples based on five different categories.(aromatherapy, blissful body, culinary, well being, and a spotlight product) If you visit their site, you can read that most of the suppliers are small family-owned businesses and I love that!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST  

This is often one the very first questions I get asked when talking about subscription boxes- and the truth is, they all vary!
For this particular box, you have F O U R different options.

1 Month- $25
3 Months- $66 ($22 a box)
6 Months- $120 ($20 a box)
12 Months- $216 ($18 a box)

So obviously if you sign up for a larger subscription, you are going to save some money. Which $18 a box for the high quality, hand crafted products you are getting is a fantastic deal!

THE STAFF 

Before I get to the box, I would like to make note that the staff is INCREDIBLY friendly. They were swift in responding to my emails, very accommodating, and extremely kind. That good foundation makes me want to continue with their services.

WHATS INSIDE

So this is the box that I got in the mail. It fit perfectly in my mailbox. They did a nice job of getting it all nice a beat up for me before delivery- but nothing was damaged because it is nicely packed inside. I thought the packaging was cute, and the box was pretty heavy. I couldn’t wait to look inside!

Inside was this happy yellow paper!

Followed by all of these wonderful goodies!!!
There is something so awesome about a box of mystery when these boxes come in the mail.

Here you see five items, but underneath the small red envelope is another item- by the way, the envelope contains product cards with the full size price of the item listed. As we go on, you’ll see just how much this box is worth.

ITEM ONE  
Texas Olive Ranch/Cowgirl Brands Hill County Herb Garden Olive Oil

So I was super excited about receiving this particular item because I really enjoy cooking, and I like the idea of using natural products- and those things can add up, especially when you use them a lot. This item retails full size at $14.95 but you get a healthy size bottle to try out, so you will know for sure by the time you get done with it if you could see yourself buying it or not. I have already used it several times, and I really enjoy it. It was a nice color, it’s smooth and it’s perfect for slow cooking sausage in spices and herbs. I have thoroughly enjoyed it so far.

ITEM TWO
South Austin People (SoAP) Natural Liquid Soap

I have been on a quest to try and live a little greener. Over the past several months we have gotten rid of many chemically consumed products and have been trading them in for something a little better for us. From my make up, to my cleaning products, I have tried to go as natural as possible. Toby and I even ventured into soap making, and it was a blast- but I could only do bar soap. I could never perfect liquid, but I prefer to use liquid- but now I do not have to look any longer because I have found the soap for me! This box could have had this product alone and I would have been satisfied. As you can tell from the picture- I have been using this since I got it. I LOVE IT. It smells amazing- a good earhty scent, it works great, it has a nice lather- and if you’re familiar with natural soaps, a good lather is hard to get. So I was super impressed. This product retails full size at $8.00 and it’s totally worth it. I will be ordering some to replace mine when I run out.

ITEM THREE
3 Girls Holistic Cleansing Grains Facial Scrub

So I honestly can’t say too much about this item yet, because I haven’t used it. I was really pumped to get it, but I am highly sensitive to grains and oats & I felt it would be best to check with my doctor before using a product like this, but if I can’t use it, I have a friend that wants to try it. This product retails full size at $22.00 and I think that is a good price judging off the product card alone. It removes oxidized oil, dead skin cells, and dirt without being too harsh on your skin- which is something I could really use. And the neat thing is that you can use it on it’s own, or pair it with the SoAP mentioned above!

ITEM FOUR
Dreaming Earth Aromatherapy Sampler Kit

This is a nice little set and I am surprised it counted as ONE item! Again- look at the size of these “samples” -very generous. This sampler kit includes lotion, oil, and THREE samples of essential oil. I made an unboxing video of this (I will link below) and you hear me say I am excited about the “perfumes“. It wasn’t until after that I was able to read the product cards that I saw they were samples of Essential Oils, and the lotion and oils in the larger bottles were sent as carriers. I thought these were wonderful items to pair together because I am very big into essential oils and I have to stress the importance of diluting oils to people all the time, so I appreciate them taking that into consideration. This kit retails at $10.00 and that is a VERY good deal!

ITEM FIVE
Divine Creationz White Sage Smudge Spray

This is the final, and probably the coolest product in the box. WHITE SAGE SMUDGING SPRAY. I honestly didn’t know what it was at first, I thought they had sent some body mist & I just opened it right up and sprayed it! It wasn’t until I smelt it, that I hit me what it was. If you’re like me- I pray a lot, I am big into yoga, so I am always trying to keep good vibes going our way– and this is a great way to smudge your home without smoke, or ashes…and you can do it anywhere! The office, hotels, hospitals… it’s discrete but effective and totally awesome. This retails full size for $11.39 but I believe it comes as a full size item- how cool is that?

I have to say, I didn’t know what to expect but I am pleasantly  surprised and would absolutely recommend this to anyone who is remotely into herbal/green living. It was neat to learn about other companies and discover new products I never knew existed.

I hope I didn’t butcher this review up too badly. If you’d like to read more reviews, or keep up with me on other forms of social media please go follow me on Twitter, Instagram and don’t forget to go like and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Also, here is my unboxing video on the March Herbal Bliss box! Thanks so much for stopping by and reading. If you have products you’d like me to review, or want to send an item for review be sure to fill out a form on the ABOUT ME page!

with love,