Geranium Essential Oil

May 28, 2019 3:00 AM May 28, 2019

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Geranium Aroma: Sweet and floral. Has undertones of rose and mint. How To Use: Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically (can be…

Geranium

Aroma:

Sweet and floral. Has undertones of rose and mint.

How To Use:

Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically (can be applied neet as well).

🚨 Do not use during pregnancy – Geranium can lower your blood sugar levels, use with caution.

Uses

Prevents Acne
Balances Hormones
Supports Anti-Aging
Improves Skin
Reduces Cellulite
Soothes Stress
Boost Immunity
Reduces Pain & Inflammation
Antibacterial Properties
Aides in Digestion
Promotes Kidney Health
Relieves Nerve Pain

Interesting Facts:

Geranium, being a styptic, has the ability to stop the occurrence of hemorrhage as it slows down blood flow by contracting the arteries and veins. [9] It also has hemostatic properties, which cause the blood to clot. This helps heal wounds faster.
Geraniums were first brought to Europe in the 17th century and with time, their fame has spread throughout the world.
Geranium promotes hair growth because it regulates the secretion of sebum on the scalp. The essential oil can be added to either, carrier oils or shampoo. This helps give the hair a smooth sheen and a lovely, mild rose aroma.
According to a study conducted by Dr. Bruce Frome of Beverly Hills, published in the American Journal of Medicine, topical application of geranium oil provides temporary relief of postherpetic neuralgia pain. [5] It also concludes, “Geranium oil relieves pain in minutes and is well tolerated.”

Recipes

Quiet Bliss Diffuser Blend Recipe

2 drops Frankincense essential oil
3 drops Geranium essential oil

Clear Skin Roller Recipe

4 drops of Tea Tree oil
4 drop of Lemon essential oil
2 drops of Lavender essential oil
6 drops of Geranium essential oil
Apple Cider Vinegar

Hormonal/Cystic Acne Treatment

Read More Here

Anti-Cellulite Serum

15 drops Geranium essential oil
15 drops Grapefruit essential oil
10 drops Lemongrass essential oil
10 drops Cypress essential oil
10 drops Cedarwood essential oil

Then top off with your preferred carrier oil. Apply AM/PM to troubled areas.

Want It Free?

Geranium is a featured oil in May’s Essential Rewards FREEBIES. Want to know more? Email me: carolyn@handrafted.com.

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AFTER THE RAIN Essential Oil Diffuser Blend – #SaturdaEO

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May 25, 2019 3:00 AM May 25, 2019

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C R E A T I V I T Y

Dill Potato Salad

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May 24, 2019 3:00 AM May 24, 2019

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For me, nothing screams Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer break like an ice cold, creamy potato salad. The perfect potato salad in my eyes has crunch, tang,…

For me, nothing screams Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer break like an ice cold, creamy potato salad.

The perfect potato salad in my eyes has crunch, tang, mustard (of course) and DILL! Quite honestly the more dill the better! That’s why when I came across Young Living’s Dill Essential Oil I was so excited! Often times fresh dill just doesn’t satisfy the flavor expectations I have in potato salad. Adding Dill Essential Oil makes all the difference – hands down Best Dill Potato Salad ever!

Ingredients

Russet Potatoes
Celery
Dill Pickles
Hellman’s Mayo
Sour Cream
Mustard
Fresh Dill
Dill Essential Oil
Sugar
Salt & Pepper
Onion Powder
Apple Cider Vinegar
Hard Boiled Eggs (optional)

Instructions

Begin by peeling all six potatoes. Once peeled and washed cut each potato into similarly sized cubes. Add potatoes to a large stockpot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil the potatoes for 7-10 minutes or until cooked, not mushy!

While potatoes are boiling prepare an ice water bath. When the potatoes are done remove them from the heat and drain them from the water. Add hot potatoes to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Allow potatoes to cool completely.

Dressing

In a small bowl mix together mayo, mustard, sour cream, sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder and dill essential oil. Mix until creamy and set to the side.

Dill Vitality™ essential oil provides a fresh, pungent flavor to replace fresh or dried dill in dressings and dips. Its flavor also pairs beautifully with Carrot Seed Vitality and Lemon Vitality as a flavorful ingredient for soups and stews. With fresh dill being a key flavor in many traditional Russian, European, Mediterranean, Asian, and Scandinavian dishes, Dill Vitality can be a great way to lend a rich flavor to a wide variety of cuisines!

–YoungLiving.com

Prepare celery and pickles by chopping into small cubes. Pieces should be big enough to add crunch but smaller than the potato cubes.

In a large bowl add all cubed ingredients. Mix together with dressing until each cube is coated evenly.

Finally, splash with Apple Cider Vinegar, this add of acidic flavor creates the perfect tang to the creamy potato salad. Mix salad up one more time and place in the fridge to chill. I prefer to chill my potato salad overnight for optimal results. Could be served after a one hour chill period if required.

Optional – If you wanted you could add hard-boil four eggs, chop them up and add them to the salad.

Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad?? What’s your vote?

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Dill Potato Salad

The perfect addition to any BBQ pot-luck. This creamy potato salad is full of flavor with just the right amount of tang, featuring Young Living Essential Oil!

Course Side Dish

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Author Carolyn of Handrafted

Ingredients

6 large Russet Potatoes
6 stalks Celery
7 baby Dill Pickles
4 sprigs Fresh Dill
1 cup Hellman's Mayo
1/2 cup Sour Cream (could be substituted with Greek Yogurt)
1/4 cup Yellow Mustard
1 tsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
8 drops Dill Essential Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
splash Apple Cider Vinegar
4 Eggs hard boiled, optional

Instructions

Begin by peeling all six potatoes.
Once peeled and washed cut potatoes into similar sized cubes. Place cubes in a large stockpot and cover with water.
Boil potatoes for 7-10, minutes.
While potatoes are boiling prep an ice water bath in a separate bowl.
When potatoes are cooked, but not mushy, remove from heat and strain from water. Add hot potatoes to ice water to stop cooking. Leave them to cool.
Next, prepare your dressing. In a small bowl mix together the Hellmans Mayo, Sour Cream, Mustard, Sugar, Salt, Pepper and Dill Essential Oil.
Prep the pickles and celery by chopping into small cubes. Then mince fresh dill and put off to the side.
Strain the potatoes from the ice cubes and remove from water.
Next mix dressing into the bowl of cooked potatoes.
Finally, add the fresh dill and sprinkle with apple cider vinegar. Stir the mix one more time and place in the fridge to chill.

Recipe Notes

Chilling is crucial to any potato salad. Chill for at least an hour, overnight is even better.

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Lavender Essential Oil

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May 21, 2019 3:00 AM May 21, 2019

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Lavender Aroma: Sweet, crisp, floral aroma. How To Use: Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically (can be applied neet as well). …

Lavender

Aroma:

Sweet, crisp, floral aroma.

How To Use:

Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically (can be applied neet as well).

Lavender Vitality Can be used internally to reduce nausea, aide in respiratory support or just add flavor. Try adding to your next latte – you will be in love!

Uses

Sleep Support
Anti-Convulsive/Sedative Properties
Headache and Migraine Support
Improves Skin
Calming Effects
Relieves Nausea (useful for motion sickness)
Respiratory Support
Anti-Microbial Properties

Interesting Facts:

Lavender essential oil was used in hospitals during WWI.
During the Black Plague, which hit London in the 16th century, lavender oil and alcohol were taken as a way to ward off the disease. Bunches of lavender were sold in the streets in an attempt to ease the smell of the dead and dying.
The name Lavender comes from the Latin verb, “lavare,” which means to wash
In the language of flowers, lavender can mean devotion, luck, success, happiness or distrust

Recipes

Clean Home Diffuser Blend Recipe

6 drops Lemon essential oil
4 drops Lavender essential oil
2 drops Lime essential oil

Cuticle Repair and Healthy Nail Serum

Mix together in two standard size roller balls.

Seasonal Support Roller Recipe

8 drops Lemon essential oil
8 drops Lavender essential oil
8 drops Peppermint essential oil

Then top off with your preferred carrier oil.

Want It Free?

Lavender is a featured oil in May’s Essential Rewards FREEBIES. Want to know more? Email me: carolyn@handrafted.com.

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FOCUS Essential Oil Roller Ball – #SaturdaEO

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May 18, 2019 3:00 AM May 18, 2019

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A D V E N T U R E

Candytopia – a Willy Wonka Play Ground

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May 17, 2019 3:00 AM May 17, 2019

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Recently my bestie came into town for a girls weekend, while research fun things for us to do a place called Candytopia came across my feed. A magical candy wonderland –…

Recently my bestie came into town for a girls weekend, while research fun things for us to do a place called Candytopia came across my feed. A magical candy wonderland – think Willy Wonka meets Instagram. We had to go!

After scavenging the internet for information I came up empty handed so here it is – your complete guide to visiting Candytopia!

What To Take

Start to finish, I’ve got you covered. Everything you need to bring for a successful Candytopia visit!

Small Purse or Backpack – Each area of Candytopia features a free candy sample! Having a bag makes collecting these samples much easier. Keep in mind though that Candytopia is a maze of photo opportunities! So be sure to pick a bag that is photogenic so you don’t have to put it on the floor for every photo.
Immunity Roller Ball – There is no shortage of people walking though Candytopia with you – most of whom are children. Pack your immunity roller and use it before and after, at least.
Comfy Shoes – It’s not a lot of walking but there are some fun activities to do along the way. Wearing heels might hinder some of the fun.
Stress Away – With masses of children comes mass chaos. To combat social anxiety and tension keep your Stress Away handy.
Battery Back Up Phone Charger – As stated Candytopia is a maze of photo opportunities and you do not want to be out of battery before the marshmallow pit! (I LOVE this one!)
Inner Child – This massive candy playground is the best of Willy Wonka in an Instagram world. There are swings and confetti cannons and best of all a MARSHMELLOW pit! Remember to let loose and have fun! This oil will help you release your inhibitions and enjoy the experience!

What to Expect

From the moment you enter, the wild imagination that created Candytopia captures your eye. Every little detail is perfectly displayed.

Your tour guide starts by giving you the rundown, dos and don’ts, things to watch for and such. While he or she is talking you are free to walk around the room and examine the art. Be sure to do so – these pieces are amazing!

As a group, you will move from room to room. We chose to lag behind a bit so we would have more time in each room by ourselves. Once we separated from the crowd we had more freedom to run around and take silly pictures.

Each room has a theme, which was such a fun feature! With each theme there was also a candy sample, from Pixie Stix to Air Heads – they had it all! (There are more samples than you really want to eat all at once – thus the bag or at least functional pockets!).

The art museum room was one of my favorites, the details were amazing. Above you see a “painting” made entirely of jelly beans! 😳 From Frida Kahlo to the Mona Lisa the walls are lined with amazing recreations of beautiful art. Each handcrafted using various types of candy!

Throughout the maze, there are various activities to participate in. Be sure to give each a try. In addition to fun art and activities, there are green screen photo ops!

With these photo opportunities, you have to download the Candytopia app. After you create an account it will give you a QR code. At each photo station, they will scan your code before taking the photo.

Each of these photos will upload to the app where you can easily download them for private use (for FREE).

Just look at that amazing unicorn covered in white gummy bears!

Two rooms that stood out to me were the confetti room and the marshmallow pit! The confetti cannon photo op proved to be the perfect Instagram moment while falling into the marshmallow pit made for the perfect boomerang!

From start to finish Candytopia was such a fun experience, one that I highly recommend. Be sure to add a visit to your summer activity list your (inner) kids will LOVE it!