It’s Friday!!
Welcome back to the …
We’ve combined the popular parties at I Heart Nap Time, Lil’ Luna, Somewhat Simple, Tatertots & Jello and Today’s Creative Blog to make a giant link party. You’ll only have to link up once to to be listed on all five sites, and each of us will choose our own projects to feature posts — just like we always have!
So be sure to check with each site to see which of the amazing ideas were featured! I’ll have two “great ideas” posts this weekend!
This week’s giveaway is a “New Year, New You” pack using
Young Living Essential Oils (an over $55 value)!
One of the most challenging things I struggle with is weight management and keeping my energy up.
(I talked a little about this in my last post.)
In the last few months, I’ve found that essential oils have helped me keep my appetite under control and balance my energy better. So today I’m giving one lucky reader a hand-picked pack of “New Year, New You” oils to kick-start the best you!
I’ll show you what I’ve chosen, some highlights from this week, space for you to add YOUR great ideas … and show you how you can enter to win:
Essential oils are super pure and super concentrated. They’re “essential” because they contain the “essence” of the plants from which they’re made — making them valuable aids in keeping our bodies, minds and spirits healthy.
I’m just scratching the surface with my essential oils exploration, but I wanted to share with you — and give away to one lucky winner — two of my favorites, Slique Essence and Grapefruit.
Slique Essence blends grapefruit, tangerine, lemon, spearmint, and ocotea with stevia extract in a unique blend to support healthy weight management goals. I put 4-6 drops in a 16-oz water bottle a couple of times a day — easy! I feel fewer cravings, more energy and overall more balanced.
I love the fresh, citrusy aroma of Grapefruit! You can add it to water, of course, but I like to diffuse it a few times a day into the air. You can use an essential oil diffuser or just add a few drops to a small pot of simmering water on the stove. (Keep an eye on it!)
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I love essential oils, and I love using them in my home!
There are lots of places you can buy essential oils, but I really love how a local company, Young Living Essential Oils, is a trusted source and a pioneer in bringing the use of therapeutic oils to the United States.
Here’s a special deal for January to help YOU start the new year with a new you!
If you get a premium Young Living starter kit {which is, on its own, a really great deal at $150}…
For a limited time you’ll get even MORE. For this special JANUARY DEAL*, you’ll get:
- A amazingly helpful Essential Oil Starter Guide – It will either be the Essentials Oils Reference Guide that retails for $17 or Essential Oils 101 that retails for $30.
- a set of essential oil labels to keep your oils organized
- easy reference first aid & baby sheets
- access to The Oil Nation Facebook group with all sorts of great info!
- a $20.00 Amazon Gift Card
- a copy of 101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!: The Entertainment Solution for Parents, Relatives & Babysitters!
*This offer is for US {and Canada – although gift cards will be reduced by the amount of shipping} only, but don’t worry if you are in another country! Many other countries can take advantage of a similar offer. Because not all countries allow the entire starter set to be shipped, you can go through the sign-up process to find out exactly what you are able to order. If you order over 100 PV, then you will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card.
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Now, here’s how to enter to win!
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Now it’s time to link up your projects! I can’t wait to see YOUR ideas and feature YOU!
Remember, you only need to link up once here to be listed in all of the sites’ parties — but be sure to check out each site through the weekend!
We’ll each be featuring our own picks from all of the fabulous ideas!
(When you add a link, please mention on your site that you linked up at Tatertots and Jello (here’s a link: Tatertots & Jello).
Please visit and comment on TWO links above you and TWO links below you — in addition to any others that you want to visit.
{We all love comments!}
xoxo
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P.S.: Don’t forget all the projects shared at TT&J this week:
I baked my delicious new recipe for Southern Rolled Meatloaf!
I also made my new twist on a family favorite: Italian 7-Layer Dip!
I also started my new weekly series for the year called New Year, New You, dedicated to ideas for being happier and healthier in 2015!
And the Happy Holidays series for 2014 came to a close with Snap Creativity’s Simple New Year’s Party Favor!
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Jamie says
Lavender and frankincense in unrefined coconut oil heals any skin related thing, cut, burn, blister, etc
GretchenP says
have never used them.. very interested in trying! 🙂 thanks for the giveaway!!
Erin Noie says
I love lemon in my water and cedarwood to help fall asleep!
Nelly B says
https://twitter.com/n_b04/status/552914103145353216 Tweeted!!!
Stacey Brucale says
I’ve never used essential oils before. I’m just now starting to research and learn about them!
Heather! says
I shared! 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/hybroanglid/posts/991363737559193?pnref=story
Heather! says
I just recently started using a few essential oils. I really like Thieves’ Guard. I put it on a few cottonballs and rub it along the headboard of our bed to keep our sinuses clear at night. I don’t have any special tips, but I would tell other beginners that a little goes a loooong way.
Barbara Montag says
Shared this on Twitter
https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/552825608229494785
Nelly B says
Tweeted!!! https://twitter.com/n_b04/status/552710031796609024
Connie says
Shared on Facebook.
Connie says
I got to try Thieves in my sister’s diffuser. It was wonderful for clearing the sinuses.
Kelsea nixon says
Shared on FB!https://www.facebook.com/#
Kelsea nixon says
YES! I have a huge collection in my bathtub. I use them for all kinds of things. I mostly use them in my bath though.
Brandy (Lynn W rafflecopter) says
I’m interested but haven’t tried. 🙂
jovana says
I am interested in essential oils. I just recently bought some, but am not entirely sure how to use them…
Shared and linked!
Barbara Montag says
Shared on Twitter https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/552366914350370816
Kelly D says
I LOVE Young Living EO. I have been using them for 20 yrs now; that’s more than half of my life. I don’t have a favorite tip as there are so many good ones out there but my favorite blend is peace and calming. It’s magical stuff.
Nelly B says
Tweeted!! n-b04
Heather Knight says
I have not used essential oils before. My friend just make me a chest rub for my son and daughter for their congestion and then also a sleep mixture. It has worked wonders. Now I am hooked and want to learn more!
Heather Knight says
SHARED!! #FavThingsHop
Kim R says
I love diffusing essential oils. It totally uplifts my moods
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Share this tweet https://twitter.com/CraftingRain/status/552226980414750720
LaTanya says
I like lavender oil
Melissa Derks says
I tried a sample of Peace & Calming and fell in LOVE! I haven’t tried anything since though. Thanks for the awesome opportunity to enter!
Jennifer D. says
I love YL’s! My fav is peppermint for headaches or tummy troubles!
Kimberly says
I have never used them before but would love to give them a try.
Barbara Montag says
I shared this on Twitter https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/552000197383815168
Monica says
I learned about essential oils in massage therapy school a few years back. I wasn’t too impressed or hooked on them until earlier this year when I got mastitis and tried them and felt better in one day. Now I use my oils almost daily.
Nelly B says
Shared on Twitter!
Nelly B says
I love oils! I rub them daily on my children’s feet! Such a great way to heal, and fight off sicknesses naturally!
Amanda H. says
I am so excited about essential oils! They work for pretty much every aspect in life. How great!
Karyn H says
I’ve never tried essential oils as I’ve been really wary because I am SO sensitive to smells (like lots of sinus problems because of scents) but I’m actually intrigued to see if they would help my sinuses among other things!
marybeth i says
lavender oil is great for healing
Barbara Montag says
Shared on Twitter https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/551796316339073025
Lynnette Anna says
Sharing is Caring. I shared on F. B &Pintrest
Denise says
I love using essential oils in baths and for making homemade soaps.
Annette Crain says
I have just started looking into using essential oils, and my favorite is Young Living. I live not too far away, so last year I took a trip and loved it! I have used YL lavender for my homemade rice bags and really love the scent.
Thanks!
Jennifer says
What a terrific giveaway! I’ve used lavender for years and have tried a few others over the years! Would love to get back to them! Happy New Year!
Catherine shields says
I have not tried the oils but would love too… especially the one for weight management.
Nita K. says
I haven’t used essential oils, but I’ve heard great things about them.
Rachel Lewis says
As a New Year’s resolution I want to start using essential oils for allergies and other household uses. I also posted this giveaway on Pinterest.
Barbara Montag says
I shared this on Twitter https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/551552178301583362
Barbara Montag says
Yes I use several Young Living oils on a daily basis.
I like to diffuse Thieves at the first sign of a cold or other infection.
thank you
Haley says
I love peppermint oil for headaches or stuffed noses.
Lisa says
I like to use a little peppermint oil on my forehead and temples for a headache.
Ashley says
I like to clean with lemon oil
Katie says
My favorite oil is Lavender.
leah p. says
I use lemon, lavender, and peppermint for allergies!
Brooke H says
I haven’t but I’ve heard great things about Young Living and would love to try their products!
Kim N says
I just bought some essential oils to do an oil diffuser and i usually use them in my cleaning supplies.
Katy says
I can’t wait to start using essential oils this year.
Rae says
I LOVE my EOs – can’t live without ’em! Young Living is amazing 🙂
Rae says
I’ve also shared your giveaway on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/252272016603054707/
Lynda Hardy says
My go-to essential oil is lavender – I keep some in the kitchen to quickly deal with minor burns (it quickly stops a blister from developing), and in my purse to deal with first aid for bites, stings, etc.
I’d like it so much if you’d share this giveaway on our Awesome Life Friday Link Up. http://rchreviews.blogspot.com/2015/01/awesome-life-friday-no-1.html
Ashleigh Hall says
I love essential oils and have been doing some research since our New Year’s Resolutions include lots of health related issues. I am headed to YL’s site now!! I cannot wait to see if they work as well for our family as they have for millions of others! I really want to try thieves first!
Ashleigh Hall says
https://twitter.com/ANDYASHLEIGH/status/551415023377993728 Yay!! What an awesome give away! I tweeted…. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Jerri says
Great Giveaway! I’ve been wanting to try essential oils. I’ve read that orange and lavender are great for a lot of things!
Regina says
I have been hearing of all the benefits of essential oils and would love to learn more about them! Didn’t know they can help with weight! After losing 55lbs. I am now in the maintaining stage for the past year, and it. has. been. a. struggle. thanks for the giveaway!
Courtney A says
I really love EO’s and lemon is my favorite. Thanks for a great giveaway.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Thanks for hosting! Happy Weekend!
Meagan says
I’m OBSESSED with essential oils, they are life savers! I’ve noticed a big difference in my stress levels since I’ve started using them and I’ve also somehow managed to avoid contracting all the holiday illnesses going around. It can’t be a coincidence!
Stephanie says
I love YL oils! Theives is my favorite!
Carrie says
Love essential oils!! Peppermint for headaches is my fave! Oh wait, the RC for my stuff nose too! 🙂
Michele Timms says
I’ve heard so much lately about essential oils but have not tried any. As I am getting up there in age, I think that I could benefit from essential oils.
Ashley Bible says
I would love to get started with oils!
Jennie says
Love essential oils but haven’t tried those two but would love to!
Brenda says
I haven’t tried Essential Oils yet but would love to.
Darlene P. says
I have recently begun to use lavender for insomnia and it has been a wonderful success! This coming Saturday I am attending my first essential oil workshop ! Thank you for the opportunity to win some of the very oils I may be learning about by hosting this give-away!
Tammy caputo says
Just started learning about oils. Would love to try some.
Ginger says
Thanks for the awesome giveaway – crossing my fingers. 🙂
beverly e says
I love using essential oils, mostly in sachets and potpourri. Lavender, lemon and mint are my favorites. Thanks for the chance to win!
Linda @ With A Blast says
Thank you for the party, Jen ! Happy 2015 !
missy says
my favorite oil is peace and calming from young living. Ironically my mother-in-law gave it to me…
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
I shared using this tweet! https://twitter.com/CraftingRain/status/551246413686767616
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
I haven’t used them much, but I love peppermint on the floor when I’m taking a shower!
Jennifer B says
I have not tried essential oils, but have been wanting to try them! thanks!
Carol B says
I haven’t tried any essential oils yet, but I have read a lot about them and would like to give them a try. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kathy E. says
No, I haven’t used essential oils, but would love to give them a try! I’m especially interested in peppermint and lavender!
KHohns says
Never used essential oils before, but definitely interested in trying it!
Heather Burcham says
I have tried a few but only from other people. I would love to have some of my own and use them.
Melanie says
I have never used them but I really want to!
Cheryl Foley ♔ CFoleysShop ♔ says
I happily shared on Pinterest 😀
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/381539399656706111/
Weight management and improved energy level??? I’m ready for that. lol
Sara R says
I have tried some essential oils but only one from Young Living!! My favorite use is Cedarwood in the hair to add strength and shine!!
Thank you for hosting this giveaway and good luck all! <3
Sara R says
Shared this post on my Twitter! (:
Amy H says
I haven’t used essential oils yet but I know lots of people in my family have used them. They love them!
Leigh Anne B says
I am not a current Essential Oil user but would love to be! Thanks for the giveaway!
Cheryl Foley ♔ CFoleysShop ♔ says
I haven’t used essential oils. But I have always wanted to try them! I always buy for others instead 🙂 ( I love to make the ones I love happy)
Connie Weiss says
A lot of my friends are using the oils but I have not tried them yet. Sounds like they work great!
Theresa says
I have NOT used essential oils, but I have heard wonderful remarks about them. I am truly interested in how lavender is used to calm down.
Amy @thelittlefarmdiary says
Happy New Year Jen! So happy to be back to the party and a big thank you for hosting!
Christina at SWEET HAUTE says
wow….I didn’t know that essential oils would control appetite, very interesting!
Your IG before after pic was so cute! #newyearnewyou #sweethaute
~Be Sweet
Christina at
SWEET HAUTE
sweethaute.blogspot.com
Emily says
I haven’t tried essential oils, but I’m curious how they could help my husband’s lupus.
Anne says
Have not tried essential oils but am most anxious to do so.
Anu says
Happy New Year! Thanks for hosting!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
I was just looking for something to add to my EO order this month – thanks for the great ideas, Jen!
Deana says
Have been researching essential oils and am very interested in beginning to use them to better my family’s well being. Thank you for this opportunity!
jessica w says
I tweeted about this giveaway too! https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/551190012293697537
jessica w says
I haven’t used a ton,but I do love peppermint oil to get rid of headaches
Malia says
I love essential oils especially lavender!
Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says
Thanks so much for the party!! Could I please get an invite to your Pinterest board: DIY Awesome Ideas? I’d love to participate!! 🙂 Thank you!!
Krista @ the happy housie says
Thanks so much for hosting Jen!! Happy New Year to you:)