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  • Essential Rewards

    If you have been using Young Living for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the name “ER” thrown around a bit.  ER stands for Essential Rewards, the fantastic rewards program from Young Living.  This program is a great way to earn lots of free product, and get discounted shipping.  Did you see that word […]

  • Essential Oils for Men

    What Are Essential Oils? When my wife first started using essential oils, I didn’t really know what they were. I actually thought that “essential oil” was one oil, like how olive oil is made from olives. I just didn’t know what essential oil was made of. I soon learned that “essential oils” was a term […]

  • Natural Essential Oil Deodorant

      I am a child of the 70’s.  My parents were a little bit hippy.  Add to that sensitivities to the ingredients in many commercially produced products and you get someone ready to start making her own beauty products!  I’ve made my own deodorant for several years using health food store grade essential oils.  It […]

  • 3 Great Uses for Melaleuca (alternifolia) Essential Oil

    There are many uses for Melaleuca (alternifolia), which is also commonly known as “tea tree oil”, but we wanted to boil it down to the top 3. This is a very popular oil and so as of right now, Living Happy Oils has decided to make it a part of their kit! The Top 3 […]

  • How to Lose Weight Using Essential Oils

    Maintaining a healthy weight is all about nutrition and exercise: calories in and calories burned. In addition to an active lifestyle, Young Living’s exclusive, proven Slique line offers the right nutritional supplements for your weight management needs to help you keep or reach your desired weight. In January of 2012, D. Gary Young announced the […]

  • 3 Fantastic Uses for Peppermint Oil

    Peppermint oil is derived from the peppermint plant, which is a cross between water mint and spearmint plant. The entire plant contains menthol, an organic compound which provides a wonderful cooling sensation while it naturally alleviates discomfort. According to WebMD, peppermint oil can be used for a variety of health conditions and can be taken […]

  • Young Living August Promotions

    I am so excited to see the August promotion.   I love the monthly promotions that Young Living offers each month.  The anticipation of discovering what fun oils they will introduce us to is always a highlight of the month’s beginning.  I love that I’m able to try some oils that I might not have […]

  • How To Treat Wasp Stings In Children Naturally

    When children are stung, it leaves parents feeling helpless.  Recently, a close friend texted me asking how she could use Young Living Essential Oils to treat her daughter.  She had just been stung by a wasp twice and it was very painful.  I suggested she try one drop of lavender and one drop of purification […]

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