DIY On Guard Hand Sanitizer

 

DIY On Guard hand sanitizer

- 1 oz spray bottle

-  4 TBSP Isopropyl Alcohol (optional)
- 3 TBSP Jojoba Oil or favorite Carrier Oil (you can use water in place of the carrier oil if you prefer)

- 20 - 30 drops doTERRA OnGuard essential oil

 

 

Essential oils for sore ankles

 

I twisted my ankle a couple of days ago, and it was painful, sore and swollen. The combination of helichrysum, cypress essential oils and Deep Blue Rub made a huge difference 24 hours later (especially helichrysum - it cut down the pain almost immediately), and now 48 hours later, my ankle was well enough that I could do a yoga practice.

 

So thankful for essential oils!

 

 

Tea tree essential oils for energetic boundaries

I've started to apply a drop of tea tree oil to my head and the soles of my feet daily to help with energetic boundaries.

Some other tips about tea tree below from Elena Brower:

"Literally every day I find a way to use Tea Tree. Especially supportive for skin, from bites to blemishes, Tea Tree is a must in every household; use it from head to toe. Test to see if you need to dilute if you have sensitive skin - most can use it neat (undiluted) for all of the above reasons.

Tonifying (strengthening) to the 'Guardian Qi,' Tea Tree is helpful every day... diffuse with Lemon and Peppermint when you've been out and about to support respiratory function and clear any energetic congestion.

Speaking of which - Tea Tree is also incredible for energetic boundaries - great for misting around your body before and after any tough interactions, or applied to inner wrists and elbow creases."

 

 

Essential oils that support adrenal health

 

5 Oils That Support Adrenal Health:

1. Black Spruce - mix 2-3 drops with carrier oil and massage on lower back 2. Lavender - inhale straight from the bottle as needed 3. Siberian Fir - diffuse or apply 1-2 drops to your favorite carrier oil and apply to the soles of your feet and pulse points 4. Frankincense - place 1 drop on the Kidney on each foot 1-5 times per day 5. Clove - add 1-2 drops to your favorite carrier oil and massage on your lower back over kidney/adrenal area

Immune gummies

 

I’m so thankful to have essential oils for our family so we have the best protection for our immune systems during this time! When I think of boosting immune health, I immediately think of On Guard. These gummies are a great way to give your family some easy immune support and have fun making them at the same time.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

●	⅓ c 100% pomegranate juice
●	3 tbsp raw honey
●	3 tbsp hot water soluble gelatin
●	3 drops Wild Orange oil
●	3 drops On Guard oil
●	Ice cube trays or silicone molds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a saucepan on low heat, whisk juice, gelatin, honey, and essential oils together until there are no lumps. The mixture should all be one consistency. 2. Pour mixture into an ice cube tray or silicone molds. 3. Place your immune gummies in the freezer for about 7-10 mins until they are set. 4. Serve, or place in your fridge to store.

*Tip: Because you are using natural ingredients, use gummies within a week for freshness.

DIY - hormonal acne mask

 

Do you break out when when your hormones are out of balance? I've noticed acne flare ups around my face and chin when my hormones ramp up.

The good news is, I've found two oils that have helped - Ylang Ylang and Lavender.

Ylang Ylang is known to be a hormone balancer. It has antiseptic and calming properties as well, it's perfect for hormonal breakouts.

Lavender is great for soothing the skin.

 

 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

● 1 tbsp of bentonite clay (don’t let this come in contact with metal) ● 1 tbsp aloe vera gel ● 1 tbsp distilled water ● 3 drops of Ylang Ylang ● 2 drops of Lavender

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.	Stir all ingredients until smooth.
2.	Use plastic measuring spoons to measure bentonite clay.
3.	Smooth mask on your clean and slightly damp face. Allow to dry for 10-15 mins.
4.	Once your skin feels cool and tight, rinse it off with a soft washcloth and warm water.
5.	Follow with a light moisturizer.

 

 

Siberian fir essential oil

 Love the evergreen scent of Siberian fir. It's so grounding and soothing to muscle aches and pains.

 

Five powerful oils for the gut

1. Peppermint - cool and soothing for irregular movements

2. Cardamom - related to ginger for digestive enzymes

3. Clove - antimicrobial to help support healthy yeast levels

4. Tea tree - Natural threat destroyer to help overall gut health

5. Fennel - digestive aid

And my personal favourite: DigestZen (or ZenGest), which contains many of the oils mentioned above and supports healthy digestion and soothes the occasional upset stomach.

Artichoke spinach pizza

 

Mmm... This artichoke spinach pizza recipe with Rosemary oil and Lemon oil sounds delicious!

Ingredients 

For the pizza: 

Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) 
2 teaspoons olive oil  
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning 
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 
2 ounces chopped fresh spinach 
1½ chopped leeks 
⅓ cup white beans 
14.5-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts 
Sliced fresh mozzarella 
Salt and pepper to taste 

For the sauce:  

1 teaspoon lemon juice 
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 
2 drops Rosemary essential oil 
2 drops Lemon essential oil 
1 clove garlic 
⅓ cup cream cheese 
½ cup white beans (cannellini work great) 
Salt and pepper to taste 
Milk to thin sauce, if desired 

Instructions 

1. Preheat your oven to 550 °F. (If your oven doesn’t go that high, 500 °F is okay.) Place a pizza stone on the oven’s upper middle rack of the oven. 
2. Prepare the pizza crust according to your recipe’s instructions.  
3. Prepare the sauce by adding all of the sauce ingredients into a small food processor. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.  
4. Sauté the cleaned, chopped leeks in a cast iron or sauté skillet for 3–5 minutes, or until tender. Add the chopped spinach and sauté until wilted.  
5. Roll out the pizza crust on a sheet of parchment paper. Spread the creamy white bean sauce on top of the dough.  
6. Top the pizza with the sautéed leek and spinach mixture. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, white beans, and quartered artichoke hearts. Top with a few slices of mozzarella cheese.  
7. Remove the pizza from the parchment paper and place on the pizza stone. Bake for 5–10 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.  

 

Brightening grapefruit facial scrub

 When your skin feels dull and you want to get your glow back, Grapefruit oil can help. This DIY brightening Grapefruit facial scrub includes ingredients like avocado oil and Lavender oil, which are soft on the skin. Plus, you can scrub away dead skin by including sugar. 

While Grapefruit oil is known for helping improve the appearance of blemishes, Lavender oil is useful for soothing the skin. With these two powerhouse oils, you can say goodbye to lackluster skin and say hello to a glowing complexion.  

Learn how to make this DIY from the comfort of home by following the instructions below!

Ingredients 

½ cup sugar (the finer the grit, the better) 
5–7 drops Grapefruit essential oil 
5 drops Lavender essential oil 
3 tablespoons avocado oil  
 

Instructions 

1. Mix all the ingredients into a bowl.  
2. To clean skin, apply a half dollar–size amount of scrub to your face. Use light pressure to spread the scrub in circular motions. Be careful to avoid the delicate area around the eyes.   
3. When the scrub has been applied to your face and lips, rinse with warm water and dry gently with a clean towel.  
4. Follow up with a hydrating serum and/or moisturizer. (You might consider the Verage Immortelle Hydrating Serum or Verage Moisturizer). This scrub can be preserved in the refrigerator for up to a week.   

Note: This recipe makes enough for about five facial scrubs or can be used as an all-over body scrub.  

Immune support blend

If the kids go out trick-or-treating this year, apply this blend on the back of their necks to keep them resilient throughout the night’s activities. This blend offers the perfect support for immune systems, especially when the weather is turning cold.

 

Ingredients

2 drops Arborvitae oil

2 drops doTERRA On Guard

2 drops Frankincense oil

Fractionated Coconut Oil

 

Instructions

1. Add essential oils to a 10 mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil.
2. Use as needed on bottom of feet or back of neck.

 

Fresh garden chowder

 

This recipe is perfect for any time of the year, but especially this time of year when fresh produce is in season. This recipe features Basil oil, which adds a fresh herbal flavor to food. If you have a garden, make sure to add your fresh vegetables to this delicious garden chowder.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 toothpick Basil oil
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 drop Lemon oil
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 can evaporated milk
1 can corn
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a five-quart pan, sauté zucchini, onion, and parsley in butter until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
3. Gradually add in water, whisking to keep mixture smooth. Add the bouillon cubes. Heat until bouillon cubes are dissolved.
4. To prevent milk from curdling, pour canned milk into a small bowl and whisk in some hot liquid from the soup until milk is warm, then whisk the mixture slowly into the pan. Add the corn.
5. Bring to a gentle boil and then simmer for five minutes or until corn is tender. Add tomatoes, Basil oil, and Lemon oil. Heat until hot throughout.
6. Before serving, add in Parmesan and cheddar cheese. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and eat immediately.

Tip: This chowder tastes great in a sourdough bread bowl.

 

Stove top cleaner

Ingredients:

¼ cup baking soda
¼ cup table salt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
4–5 drops of Purify Cleansing Blend

Directions:  

1. Stir all ingredients together until they form a paste and spread it over the stove top and burners.
2. Leave it on for 15 minutes or longer for hard-to-remove stains.
3. Using a sponge, scrub the mixture into the grime.
4. Remove excess cleaner and wipe surface clean.

French Cucumber Salad

This French Cucumber Salad with Marjoram essential oil is healthy, refreshing, and bursting with wholesome, delicious flavors.  

Ingredients
1 avocado, diced
1 tomato, diced
½ red onion, sliced
½ cucumber, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 toothpick Marjoram oil 

Instructions

1. Combine avocado, tomato, red onion, and cucumber in bowl. Set aside.
2. Pour olive oil into small bowl and mix in toothpick dipped in Marjoram essential oil.
3. Combine olive oil mixture and vegetables.
4. Add lemon juice and stir.
5. Top off with salt and serve immediately.

Essential oil dishwasher detergent

This essential oil dishwasher detergent combines the refreshing aroma and powerful cleansing properties of Lemon oil. For clean dishes that smell lovely, try this dishwasher detergent—it only take you a few minutes to make!

Ingredients
1 cup super washing soda
1 cup baking soda
1 cup kosher salt
½ cup citric acid
1 glass mason jar (32 oz)
30 drops of Lemon oil

Instructions

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Add essential oil drops and mix well. Make sure there are no clumps.
3. Pour into a 32 oz glass jar for storage.
4. When you are ready to use, place 1 tablespoon of mixture in the soap dispenser on your dishwashing machine. 

Peppermint almond chocolate

For those times when you want a sweet and simple treat but you don’t want to spend hours baking, these Snacking Chocolates with Peppermint essential oil are just the ticket. They are the perfect little snack, only require four ingredients, and can be made in a hurry. Plus, the dark chocolate, almonds, and coconut oil make this a healthy alternative to most processed candies and junk foods. Happy snacking!

Ingredients
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
½ cup almonds
Peppermint essential oil

Instructions

1. Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and melt together until smooth.
2. Add in essential oil drops and mix together. Note: One drop or less should be enough. 
3. Pour melted chocolate onto wax paper on a cookie sheet and spread chocolate around with a spoon, making an even layer.
4. Crush almonds and sprinkle over chocolate layer. 
5. Place in the fridge and allow to chill.
6. Break into pieces for snacking. Enjoy!

Strawberry almond salad

Ingredients

Strawberry Almond Salad:

10 ounces baby spinach

1 pound strawberries, cut in thick slices

½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

½ cup fat free feta cheese

Raspberry Vinaigrette:

2–4 drops Lime oil

1 pint fresh raspberries

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons dijon mustard

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

1. In small bowl, mash raspberries. 
2. Add remaining vinaigrette ingredients and mix using wire whisk until combined.
3. Chill vinaigrette for 30 minutes.
4. Toss salad ingredients with raspberry vinaigrette. 

Tip: Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for up to two weeks.

DIY: Wood polish

Bring the shine back to your favorite tables, chairs, floors, and other wood elements with this simple recipe for homemade wood polish with doTERRA essential oils.

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup vinegar

10 drops doTERRA essential oils

Recommended oils: Wild Orange, Arborvitae, or Lemon.

Instructions:

1. Add olive oil and vinegar to glass spray bottle.
2. Add 10 drops of essential oil.
3. Shake well before each use.
4. Apply to microfiber cloth and wipe wood surfaces clean. Repeat every two to three months or as often as needed.
   

Granola Bars recipe

 

Ingredients

2 ½ cups quick oats
½ cup Rice Crispies
½ cup of mini semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ cup coconut
⅛ cup flax seed
⅛ cup sesame seed
⅛ cup chia seed
⅓ cup coconut oil
¼ cup honey
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 drops Tangerine oil
 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Mix all dry ingredients together. Set aside.
3. Mix all wet ingredients together. Melt in a sauce pan over medium heat.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix uniformly.
5. Allow wet ingredients to absorb into dry ingredients.
   
   Tip: If mixture is too dry, add more coconut oil or honey; if too wet, add more oatmeal.
   
6. Line cake pan with parchment paper. Pour in mixture and pat down.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly brown.

Italian chicken soup recipe

The fresh vegetables, chicken and creamy sauce are brought to life in this soup with a few drops of Oregano oil. This soup is tasty and satisfying.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons flaked oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chicken breast
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
6 cups water
4 stalks celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 package pasta
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 pint whipping cream
2 drops Oregano oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Place olive oil and flaked oregano in small skillet and saute over medium heat for approximately one minute. Set aside.
2. Place chicken, one tablespoon of chicken bouillon, and one cup of water in pressure cooker. Cook for 20 minutes on high. Once chicken has finished cooking, shred or dice chicken.
3. Place celery and green pepper in small skillet and saute over medium heat for approximately one minute.
4. Place chicken, celery, and green pepper mixture back into pressure cooker. Add pasta.
5. Mix one tablespoon of powdered chicken bouillon with five cups of water and pour over noodles until covered.
6. Add salt and black pepper. Cook in pressure cooker on low pressure for two minutes.
7. When complete, add whipping cream, tomatoes, the sauteed oregano, and Oregano oil. Mix thoroughly and let heat for one minute before serving.