Why I Use Essential Oils:
I’m The Gatekeeper of my Home
I have very little control over what I encounter in public - but in my own home, I have the ability to pick and choose what I let through my front door. After having Hank, I became way more mindful about what was in the products we used daily - why have something under the sink that could be fatal if swallowed?
This was the beginning of my journey with oils. It started by researching all of the products I used daily, and realizing that I have control over what comes in my house. I made the conscious decision to no longer bring toxic products through my front door!
Support for my Home, Body, and Mind
Once we eliminated the toxic products from our daily routine, the uses for essential oils started adding up! God created this beautiful, wonderful world, and He filled it full of amazing things (like plants!) for us to use.
We have gotten rid of SO many toxic products simply by using essential oils instead! From natural bug off, to plant spray (for our garden), to dish soap and laundry soap - everything we use on a daily basis is 100% natural and derived from the beautiful plants around us!
This is a crazy thought, right? What if the things we use on a daily basis to clean with, to scent our homes with, to put on our skin, actually work to support our whole body? What if the products we use worked as advertised AND were 100% non-toxic and actually good for us?
First Line of Defense
Western medicine is a wonderful, amazing thing for which I am very grateful for. We are blessed to live in a country with clean hospitals and well-educated doctors.
That being said, healthcare and doctor’s visits are expensive. And I would do anything I could to keep myself, my hubby, or my children out of the hospital.
Oils are in no way a replacement for medicine - but we reach for them as a first line of defense. We have found so many ways in which oils naturally support our immunity and wellness, and offer relief from sickness.
As a mom and wife, it’s my responsibility to keep my household and environment as healthy as I possibly can! Oils have offered incredible support for our family’s health.
Ways I Use Oils Daily
Thieves for Cleaning
We have totally eliminated ALL toxic cleaning products in our house! Young Living’s Thieves line is a blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary - and utilizes the natural antibacterial and cleaning powers in each of those plants!
We use Thieves to brush our teeth, wash our clothes, and wipe up Teddy’s (our 90lbs dog) throw up on the floor. No more bleach, and no cleaning products under the sink that could kill a toddler if ingested.
Support for my Body
Not only have I replaced all my toxic household cleaners with plant magic - I have replaced my personal care products as well! From face cleaner, to lotion, to supplements - there is power in plants that can replace all of the toxic (and expensive!) products we use on our bodies daily!
Your skin is the largest organ of your body - I used to put toxic chemicals on my skin without skipping a beat! ALL of those things have been replaced with effective and natural oils!
It seems hard to believe, but you have to try it for yourself. Certain oils rubbed on your stomach can support digestion and help with stomach issues. I rub Vetiver on my feet every night and it totally helps me sleep more soundly! We use them in so many ways every single day!
Support for my Mind
One thing that used to be a part of our nightly routine was burning candles. The Volcano scent from Anthro? O.M.G. We were obsessed.
Those days are long gone. Once I knew just how toxic candles were (a sad day indeed!) I just couldn’t continue to burn them in good faith.
I still miss the cozy feel of candles, but oils have revolutionized the aroma of our home while also keeping it 100% healthy and natural.
We diffuse daily. In the morning, peppermint helps me wake up. At night, lavender or chamomile helps me sleep. It’s just part of our routine! And in the bath? Heck yes. Try a lavender bath sometime and be ready to have your world rocked!
I know I am my absolute best when my house feels clean, and smells good - oils help me relax throughout the day, help me wake up, and help me to sleep more soundly.
Why I ONLY Buy Young Living Essential Oils
There are so many essential oil companies and brands out there to choose from. After deciding to ditch toxic products and incorporate oils into our daily routine, I experimented with oils from many different brands. Here’s why I decided to only bring Young Living oils into my home:
Young Living Farms
We had the incredible opportunity to visit (and plant!) at one of Young Living’s partner farms in Kona, Hawaii! This experience opened my eyes to just how dedicated Young Living is to creating the purest product closest to nature.
