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Black Friday is coming!

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Young Living Black Friday Sale

I can hardly believe that another holiday season is already upon us!!! How is it less than a week until Thanksgiving already?!?! It’s kind of scary how the days fly by faster and faster each year!!! I’m sure you’re looking forward to Thanksgiving next week. I’m sooooooo EXCITED because we’re spending Thanksgiving with Jolene & Angie! It’s the first time in almost three years we’ve all been together so I’m ONE HAPPY MAMA!!! Who are you spending Thanksgiving with? Are you ready for Christmas shopping??? I know I’m NOT!!! The “official” kickoff of the holiday shopping season starts with BLACK Continue Reading →

Natural Living Class, September 30th in Herrin, IL

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Some of the most dangerous things that affect our health are toxic chemicals we unwittingly expose ourselves & our children to on a daily basis! Oftentimes, these chemicals are the culprits behind sickness, diminished immunity, emotional imbalance, chronic illness and MORE!!! If you want to learn how to DITCH toxic chemical and SWITCH to safe all-natural plant-based alternatives in your home, then I’d love to invite you to our “Natural Living” class!!! You’re welcome to invite your family, friends and coworkers!! Saturday, September 30th at 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Dotty Event Center, 210 North Park Ave Herrin, IL. (Between “The Continue Reading →

#OolaLife: Reach your true, unlimited potential.

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Young Living Essential Oils

Challenge 4:  Focus on the fourth “F” of Oola—Field. Today’s #OolaYLChallenge is to find at least one way to give your all to the job you have, whether your job is being a student, a stay-at-home parent, or you have a professional career.  Maybe you don’t love your job, but it pays the bills.  Every time you make the most of your current situation, you get closer to having an #OolaLife. Are you lucky enough to have your dream job?  I was very fortunate in that my dream job was to be a stay-at-home Mom.  My husband was a college Continue Reading →

Oola YL Challenge: Love your body!!!

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#OolaYLChallenge

Today is the first day of the 21-Day Oola YL Challenge!!! Challenge #1 was “Fitness”….but there’s a twist to the challenge that I wasn’t expecting.  I thought Oola YL was going to challenge me to do 10,000 steps today, or some other “get up and move” challenge. Instead today’s #OolaYLChallenge was to think of three things you love about your body. Whoa, whoa, WHOA!!!!  That’s a hard one!!!  It would be easier to get in 10,000 steps today!!! I see my friends who are always hitting the gym and getting their 10,000+ steps in, and I feel embarrassed because I Continue Reading →

Non-Toxic Spring Cleaning with Thieves Household Cleaner

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Young Living Thieves Household Cleaner for all natural non toxic Spring Clean

Spring Cleaning…..where do I even begin???? This meme from someecards.com says it all.  Hahaha!!! Seriously though, I have always hated cleaning any time of the year because of (1) the nauseating smell of the toxic fumes from cleaning products; (2) the horrible headaches and respiratory issues I would get from inhaling said toxic fumes; (3) the way cleaning products would cause my skin to be itchy and raw with severe eczema; and (4) worrying about the long-term health issues of being exposed to products that contain known toxins and carcinogens…..then worrying even more about the unknown dangers because thousands of Continue Reading →

Essential Oils vs. the Dark Side of the Perfume Industry

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Essential Oil Perfumes

Perfumes can be both intoxicating and seductive.  Many perfumes evoke deep emotions or sweet memories. However, there is a dark side to the perfume industry to which you may not be aware.  Commercial perfume manufacturers are allowed to withhold information on their ingredients to protect trade secrets.  Many of the secret ingredients are potentially hazardous synthetic chemicals (mostly petrochemicals) that are known toxins and carcinogens. More than 95 percent of the chemicals in synthetic fragrances are derived from petrochemicals. These chemicals include: benzene derivatives, aldehydes, phthalates, and a slew of other known toxins that are capable of causing cancer, birth Continue Reading →

Have a Healthy Smile!

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When I was researching for the Essential Oils 101 class that I teach for John A. Logan College, one of the subjects I wanted to present was about toxins in our personal hygiene products and how to find all-natural, non-toxic solutions. One of the shocking things I discovered was that there are particles of plastic added to my family’s favorite toothpaste.  Yes, little balls of plastic!!!  According to Crest, polyethylene plastic is in your toothpaste for decorative purposes only. That’s right, the only reason plastic is in there is because it looks cool. Personally, I think it is NOT COOL Continue Reading →

SAFE & Effective Foaming Hand Soap!!!

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When I was researching for the “Non-Toxic Life & Home” segments of the “Essential Oils 101” class that I teach through John A. Logan College, I discovered the dangers of triclosan in hand soaps, toothpaste and other personal care products. It completely freaked me out!!!  I immediately threw out the anti-bacterial hand soaps, toothpastes and other products in our home and replaced them with all-natural products!!! I learned that as early as 1978, the FDA proposed a rule that would have prohibited triclosan (and other toxic chemicals) from being used in hand soaps because it was NOT SHOWN TO BE Continue Reading →

How to have Calmer, Happier, Healthier New Year!!!

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Young Living Premium Starter Kit, Member #1934177

I’d love to help you have a calmer, happier, healthier New Year!!!  Comment below, or send me an email, about what physical and emotional issues you are dealing with. I’ll help you figure out which essential oils can help!!!  The Premium Starter Kit includes: Everyday Oils Collection: 10 of the most versatile essential oils, (Retail Value $163.16) Home diffuser, (Retail Value $98.68) Citrus Fresh (5 ml / Retail Value: $20.07) And more! PLUS when you purchase the Premium Starter Kit through me (Member #1934177): You can receive one of my favorite essential oil blends: Peace & Calming  (5 ml / Retail Value: Continue Reading →