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)!
Last week I introduced my “New Year, New You” series of articles, and talked about the challenges of keeping my weight where I like it.
(This week, I talked about some tips for getting started with running – even when you don’t like it! Don’t miss it – and the great reader ideas in the comments!)
In the last few months, I’ve found that essential oils have helped me keep my appetite under control and balance my energy better.
{And last week’s giveaway was so popular I’m doing it again!! Woo-hoo!}
This week’s essential oil recipe
This week I’ve been experimenting with some essential oils “recipes” in my little desktop diffuser to find what I like best. I found a combination I liked that is supposed to help with seasonal wellness – both physical and mental. I’ve kept it happily diffusing on my desk the last few days and I’ve noticed better mental clarity and ability to focus … but of course your results will vary!
Here’s my “winter wellness” recipe:
3 drops lemon essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
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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’s in the prize pack (a $55 value), 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!
*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!} And share your favorite essential oil “recipes” in the comments – I’d love to try them! I’ll share some of my favorites in upcoming weeks.
xoxo
* * * * * * * * * * P.S.: Don’t forget all the projects shared at TT&J lately (it’s been a big week!): I shared these Family Gratefulness Printables celebrating family and the upcoming Paddington movie! And I updated my Grandma’s Pierogi Recipe we make every year for New Year’s! I also shared some Winter & Snowflake Projects I’ve been working on since the Christmas decorations have gone back into storage. Plus I got started on crafting for Valentine’s Day with this Heart Rope Light Pallet! And finally I shared some tips for starting running when you are not sure you really enjoy it! * * * * * *
Medison says
This is awesome.
Tina says
If you take these essential oils internally, must they be organic?
Jen says
Yes I believe so.
xox
Sam says
Thanks
Aeron Kelly says
I love essential oils. I use momoi essential oil for my dry skin.
Dave H. says
My wife has been saying we should give essential oils a try with the kids, and I have been skeptical to be honest.
After reading this, and seeing all the comments, I think she has a point.
Thanks for enlightening me!
Sadie says
Thanks for hosting! Twittered.
Richard says
Hey guys, all these details are so great, i will follow your tips to make life more beautiful with handmade gift and good dishes…..Anyway, thanks for sharing your ideas 🙂
Fri4 says
Thanks for hosting! Have a great weekend!
Read more at https://tatertotsandjello.com/2015/01/link-party-palooza-new-essential-oils-giveaway.html#EKeMSFp87jTm8Eoc.99
Bandsaw says
Great idea, I will try to learn from you to find some ideas. Thank you for sharing.
George Patterson says
Here is the recipe I was looking for, thank you very much for sharing.
Emily R. Smith says
Happy New Year to YOU!!!!!
I love your article!!! it gives me useful information!!! Thank you so much!!!
Chiro says
I would love to try an oil that’s actually useful to my body, unlike the slick that my face produces on a daily basis!
Kelly says
I want an essential oil diffuser that is easy to use and clean. Not noisy. I want to be able to really smell the oils and get benefit from it but I don’t need it to be overpowering either as I may not use it then. I get migraines so sometimes smells are hard to take. I don’t want to spend a lot of money either. I’m thrifty. Could you guys suggest the top choice matching what I’m looking for?
Daniel Jlieberman says
I used the peppermint essential for the first time. I made candy cane sugar scrub. It’s amazing my hands have never been so soft and the peppermint smell is AMAZING!!!!
Catherine says
“Hi,
Thank you for your post! I so love your blend, it contains two most favorite flavor of mine, peppermint and lavender. Wow, I feel this mix is for me, I can’t wait to try it myself. But I’d love to make a quite big amount to use it many times, not only one. And I also know that the proportation will be a liitle bit different. Can you help me please? Thanks very much!”
mitersawbuzz says
I have used essential oils. They are amazing! Thanks so much for hosting !
Miter saw says
I didn’t used essential oil yet , I will be happy if i win this and us it . Thanks for the giveaways.
Miter saw says
I haven’t used essential oils till now , But i should use it soon.Thanks for the giveaways.
Joe says
Would I add the essential oils to the balls once they’re made or part way through? Also, I don’t have pantyhose. What could I use instead?
Mark.D says
I LOVE essential oils for healthcare! In fact,I stayed home sick from work today and I made me a capsule with a couple of oils in it and his nausea/vomiting ceased very quickly. I also went to the doctor this morning for a follow up on labs and am now able to stop taking my cholesterol medication thanks to the essential oil regimen I have been on. I personally use peppermint essential oils and love them due to the high quality and their potent special blends. Thank you so much for covering this topic! I love when people find out that there is an alternative to tradition medicine.
Melissa @Essential Oils says
LLP is an all time favorite brand like Thieves or Serenity. My personal experience is,LLP works great for stressful mind and releases the tension smoothly.
melissa@wellnessappliances says
This is great giveaway!
I LOVE essential oils for healthcare! In fact,I stayed home sick from work today and I made me a capsule with a couple of oils in it and his nausea/vomiting ceased very quickly. I also went to the doctor this morning for a follow up on labs and am now able to stop taking my cholesterol medication thanks to the essential oil regimen I have been on. I personally use peppermint essential oils and love them due to the high quality and their potent special blends. Thank you so much for covering this topic! I love when people find out that there is an alternative to tradition medicine.
Nick says
Link up with Christmas gift 2015
Nick says
I really enjoy your blog. Love essential oils for health care
daniel says
Is this giveaway still available?
Melissa says
I LOVE essential oils for healthcare! In fact,I stayed home sick from work today and I made me a capsule with a couple of oils in it and his nausea/vomiting ceased very quickly. I also went to the doctor this morning for a follow up on labs and am now able to stop taking my cholesterol medication thanks to the essential oil regimen I have been on. I personally use peppermint essential oils and love them due to the high quality and their potent special blends. Thank you so much for covering this topic! I love when people find out that there is an alternative to tradition medicine.
Mindy says
Here is my share…. https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysCreateBlog/posts/839557812778450
Mindy says
I haven’t tried using oils yet but I have finally decided to try, now to figure out what I want to try oils for….hmm?!?!
Callie @ Best Essential Oil Diffusers says
I make hand lotions and salves using EOs for topical & fragrance purposes. I make them for everyone at work and they love them. They’re great for room refreshers too.
Nelly b says
Tweeted!!
https://twitter.com/n_b04/status/555518389519933441
Anel says
I tweeted!! Thanks! https://twitter.com/anelw4/status/555411958804250624
Betsy says
https://twitter.com/betsy5454/status/555357016710217728
staci torgerson says
We diffuse RC nightly. With a hubby that’s allergic to our 2 cats, 1 of which insists on sleeping right beside hime for the past 14 yrs this has been a god-send. I used to wake him because of the wheezing but now RC has reduced all the allergies. He sleeps better than anyone now.
Anel says
I tweeted!! https://twitter.com/anelw4/status/555189738035240962 Thank you!
Toni says
I love essential oils. I always use them on my bed linens. I also put a few drops on my vacuum brush so that the scent goes into the carpet.
Elizabeth Lamontagne says
I dab peppermint under my nose to give me an energy boost at work!
Laura says
I use essential oils everyday! I make hand lotions and salves using EOs for topical & fragrance purposes. I make them for everyone at work and they love them. They’re great for room refreshers too.
Kara B says
I’ve not tried essential oils, but am dying to give them a go. I love the way they smell.
Holly D says
Yes, I use YL oils. peppermint in a rollerball for stomach aches and pains.
Betsy says
https://twitter.com/betsy5454/status/554987066430615552
Jen says
Just getting into the oils game, and loving them. Now to convince the hubby!
Jen says
Just getting into the oils game, but loving it so far. Now to convince the hubby!
Nelly B says
Tweeted!!
https://twitter.com/n_b04/status/554880091227193344
Anel says
I tweeted on Jan 11th but forgot to comment! Here is the link! https://twitter.com/anelw4/status/554312416528314368
Anel says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/anelw4/status/554833448737964032
Taryn T. says
Lavender is my favorite essential oil. We diffuse it, and also put it on the children’s feet to help them sleep at night!
Alvina says
I haven’t but I want to! I was looking into for making a lip scrub!
Kristyn says
Been wanting to check out essential oils!
Betsy says
tweet: https://twitter.com/betsy5454/status/554627572768600064
eva scott says
I haven’t used oils yet but have so many friends that do. Would love to give them a try sometime soon!
Nelly B says
Tweeted!
Michele Timms says
I’ve used peppermint for headaches. i’d be interested in trying some other essential oils… Maybe something to help with the hot flashes.
Stacey says
I put Frankincense into my coconut oil for face lotion.
Christy Spurlock says
I’m new to essential oils so I’m excited to learn more about the health benefits.
Christy Spurlock says
I shared the giveaway on Facebook
Eliza L says
I have never used Essential Oils, and that’s why I’m so excited to try! I did have a neighbor who used chamomile (I think?) on her baby’s feet to calm her down when someone else babysat her.
Betsy says
tweet: https://twitter.com/betsy5454/status/554249313769885696
Crystal Allen says
I keep peppermint on me always to stave off headaches.
Jo Skidmore says
Basically only used lavender essential oil for its calming effect
Traci R. says
I shared with a friend!
Traci R. says
I’ve used lavendar in teas to help with migraines and it’s wonderful! Thanks for offering such a generous giveaway!
Anel says
My favorite way to use essential oils is buy adding a few drops to my wool dryer balls! Everything comes out smelling so good! I need to diversify my collection so I can try new scents! Thanks!
Anel says
Love this! Great link up! I shared on Google + : https://plus.google.com/100721690050337500571/posts/ikC8HvcPLSn
Thank you!
jodi says
I like to put a drop of lemongrass in the water when I clean the floors
Nelly B says
Tweeted ! https://mobile.twitter.com/N_B04/status/554027331388329984
Nelly B says
I love oils! They have been super helpful to my family and I ! Love that it is natural!!
Taylor says
yes, love lavender on my pillow
Alexandra says
Great party! Thanks for taking the time to host 🙂
Emily says
I haven’t but would love to!
Madelyn Barnes says
I’ve been meaning to try out essential oils! I’m trying to find holistic approaches to health, so this would be a great jump start! Thanks!
Madelyn
mackenzie welker says
i’ve never used essential oils but i have heard wonderful things about them and would like to give it a try!
Lisa J says
Thanks for the great giveaway! I like to use my Lemon oil in a hot tea. Tastes like warm lemonade. Good to help curb appetite. Also, good if you have a sore throat. Add raw honey for extra health benefits.
Amy says
What a great giveaway!
Stephanie says
I love Theives to get rid of germs!
Jennifer says
Used some oils years ago, not sure why or how I got away from them?! Would love to start up again! Happy New Year!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Thanks for hosting! Have a great weekend!
Betsy says
i love lemon in my water! thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Betsy says
tweet: https://twitter.com/betsy5454/status/553891123735707649
Kelly says
I love love love EOs. Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
The Style Sisters says
Great party as always! Thank you for hosting 🙂
Karin
Linda @WithABlast says
Thank you for hosting, Jen !
Alison says
My favorites are cinnamon and clove. Great for pain relief!
Darlene McClenny says
I would love to start using essential oils!
Ursula says
The snowflake porch is to die for! Love… Thank you for hosting Jen! Have a great weekend!
Ursula
Cheryl Foley ♔ CFoleysShop ♔ says
I have not used essential oils. But I would love to try them! I’ve shared this giveaway on Pinterest 🙂
Ginger says
I have never tried the oils, but have been hearing a lot about them lately and would love to try them out!
Lindsay says
I just used the peppermint essential for the first time. I made candy cane sugar scrub. It’s amazing my hands have never been so soft and the peppermint smell is AMAZING!!!!
Lorrie Rodgers (pinklady705) says
Shared on twitter: https://twitter.com/pinklady705/status/553754725942702080
jo says
I have started experimenting in essential oils ty for the post
Lorrie Rodgers (pinklady705) says
I just recently got some jojoba oil and decided to make a few roller bottles of jojoba and essential oils. it is so much easier to apply thieves to my spine and bottom of my feet to help protect me during the cold and flu season.
Riva says
LOVE all of these awesome DIYs!! So wonderful!! And hello!?! essential oils are the best, I cannot imagine how I lived without them before – game changers!!
xoxo/Riva
http://www.rivaladiva.com
Velma says
I’ve only ever used lavender oil for sugar scrubs and to help me sleep. I’d love to win and use the oils offered.
Nicole says
I haven’t used essential oils, but I have wanted to try them!
Robin says
I would love to win this! I have been wanting to try essential oils!!
Sara R says
I do use essential oils but I am still a newbie! My only tip is that if you want to try oils, or have even an inkling about them….DO IT, you’ll be addicted in no time! (:
Sara R says
Also, I shared on FB! (:
Amy @thelittlefarmdiary says
Thanks for hosting Jen and have a great week!
Roxanne says
Happy New Year Jen! Thanks for hosting!
Diane says
It would be fun to win something for the start of the new year. Thank you for hosting the give away.
Kali hart says
Try Frankincense on the bottom of your feet in the morning for a cleansing boost to your day.