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5 Easy Steps to Cleaning Your Diffuser












    Helloooo!

    This is another post I have been promising to my oil ladies!

    Diffusing every single day means cleaning diffusers at least 1x a week. And I don't mean just rinsing them, you want to get rid of residue, oil and if it's been a while since you tried to clean it then there is definitely some much.

    I learned this trick when cleaning out the girls humidifier and it's so so so easy + effective, for both the humidifier and diffuser too!

    Because who has time or the extra money to keep replacing these things!

    1. Unplug your diffuser

    2. Rinse out the bowl (where you pour the water)

    3. Add 2-4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (depending on size of diffuser).

    4. Diffuse the stinky aroma for 5 minutes (a little longer if it's extra yucky).

    5. Unplug the diffuser and rinse well.

    (I like to diffuse a little citrus or pine after cleaning it out to completely disinfect and clear the diffuser)

    As you can see above it's so easy you can do it with two babes "helping". heheheh. love them!!! Hope this helps all of you guys, if not an oil mama then try it on your humidifier! Make sure an comment here or on my instagram and tell me how it works for you!

    xoxo

    Natalie

    Thieves Products For Cleaning



      You guysssss. So many posts I owe you guys and this is number one asked for (spring makeup/skincare favorites coming too, I promise!).

      Last month I added the Thieves Home Cleaning set to my Essential Rewards order (more info on that here) and you guys I am obsessed. Not only do they cover everything but it all smells so fresh and you can't get cleaner ingredients.

      Although we have switched a LOT of our products to safer ingredients we still have ways to be more earth friendly, so every year I try to make conscious changes to our every day life (more on that in an Earth Day post on Sunday).

      I will tell you that most people are skeptical about changing cleaning products but for me it was an easy decision when I was pregnant. I found myself using a shower tub cleaner with a mask and then washing it over again because I didn't want to sit right into the cleaner and airing the room before I relaxed in the tub because of the smell. It seemed so WRONG. So I did the research and at that point switched to Honest or Seventh Generation for everything. I found they lacked in the scented department but was ok with that to have safer ingredients. I then started using essential oils to add a natural fragrance to our liking. And now here I am learning so much more about Thieves and the wonders of their line. And jumping on the homemade wagon.

      In comes this kit (which is currently sold out because it's so popular) and guys I am excited about making the changes to saving money and even cleaner ingredients. Without giving up how clean things are.

      Here are my favorites products that I've added to my cleaning cubby.



      Laundry Detergent // Dryer Balls (these are a free incentive this month with your Essential Rewards!) // Thieves Household Cleaner // Veggie Soak // Thieves Foaming Hand Soap (OMG the smell is incredible) //

      I want to try the Dishwasher Powder and Dish Soap next! I also love this spray but I now make my own.

      Here is some info on Thieves, and here, as someone with a baby that is at a higher risk of getting sick ( Ami's diagnosis) I am really proud to report back that not only do the products smell great, and have clean ingredients but they also WORK.




      And 5 ways I use the Thieves Essential Oil

      1. I mix 20-30 drops with 1 part fractionated coconut oil, and 3 parts water in a small glass amber bottle and spray on all of our spines in the mornings and at night. Maybe even more when we are fighting something.

      2. I diffuse diffuse diffuse in my kitchen. mixed with lavender or lemon is my current favorite. This purifies the air, helps us fight off any yuckies and smells delish.

      3. I add a couple drops to laundry, especially when someone in the house is sick, this was KEY when we all had the stomach bug. (I just started using the detergent a couple weeks ago and OMG it's incredible, gets rid of stains, a tiny bit goes a long way).

      4. I use the vitality Thieves (comes in the starter kit) in hot water to make tea or a couple drops under my tongue when I feel run down. It has been a great addition to my morning lemon water. Mama needs all the help she can get!

      5. I use the household cleaner with a few extra drops of lemon oil to make homemade cleaner for surfaces and another for spraying all toys (the best part about spraying toys is that I don't have to rinse or wipe them, these ingredients are all safe and keep my girls from spreading germs. I brought a small bottle on the plane for surfaces and for the beach house.

      I would absolutely love love love to answer all of your questions and get you on this wagon! The best part about this membership and the starter kit is the rewards you accumulate (by signing up for monthly order that you can change or stop at anytime ). The starter kit brings so many of the great oils I loved starting with and you can add the household cleaning set which is AMAZING. Would you guys enjoy a little Facebook live to answer questions? I'd love to host one so DM me, email me or comment on my last Instagram and let me know you'd like to join me this weekend!

      Happy Wednesday my friends.

      xoxox

      Natalie

      Five Favorite Oil Blends

        Updated: Jun 23, 2019






        Hey hey,

        It's Frrrriiiiyyyaayyyy.

        These photos are such a reflection of the oil lady I have become!! And I am mainly laughing because you should have seen the set up to get this shot before I love light yesterday!! Anyone else always cramming in the nap time to-do's?

        I have been promising some of my favorite blends that I use in rollers. So here it is.

        First why a roller and not just diffusing essential oils. I absolutely love diffusing oils. Like, OBSESSED WITH IT. But using a roller allows me to one, take it on the go and ALWAYS have it with me (especially that calm down one) two, quality oils absorbed by your skin can work even faster than diffusing, three double team with a diffuser (especially for the witching hour or germ buster!)

        I am sharing the five blends that I use (that I will usually diffuse too!!) .

        These are blend recipes for 10 ml roller glass bottles, I use these! I add the oils and then fill the rest with a carrier oil (any organic oil with no scent will work but I use this one).

        WakeUp

        (to both wrists, between your eyebrows, temples and bottom of your feet+ add to a cotton ball and keep in a ziploc for inhaling)

        10 drops of Citrus Fresh - 5 drops of Peppermint -

        Calm Down

        (back of neck, to both wrists, inside the edge of eyebrows, between eyebrows)

        6 drop Ylang Ylang - 6 drops of Frankincense - 6 drops of Lavender - 4 drops of Citrus Fresh

        Boo Boo

        (add to a small spray bottle with water and spray on boo boo or use roller on scrapes and cuts a few times a day)

        5 drops of Lavender, Tea Tree, Frankincense

        Concentrate

        (bottom of feet, to both wrists)

        5 drops Lavender - 3 drops of Rosemary - 3 drops of Frankincense

        Sleep Well

        (behind ears, temples, between eyebrows)

        12 drops of Lavender - 8 drops of Frankincense - 6 drops of Lemon

        (I also love just adding 10 drops of thieves to a roller with a carrier oil to apply to the bottom of the feet, spine and wrists to help fight off the germs + diffuse Thieves at the least 1x a day! I call is my germ buster.)

        I really hope this helps anyone looking to use oils and wondering how to use through out the day.I have seriously become a oil lady and I love it. Love taking out family a step closer to non-toxic as possible.

        Want to jump on the wagon? Email me and I can help you order this starter kit and chat with you about how I add to my oil collection with my essential rewards!

        Happy weekend!!

        xoxo

        Natalie

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