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It’s summer, which means it’s also Fire Ant and other mean insect season!

Let your family enjoy the great outdoors with this natural, effective barrier, shielding the whole family from outdoor annoyances. Defend yourself from pesky outdoor bugs that might bother you.
Add 40 drops of Critter Shield to 2 oz of Fractionated Coconut Oil. Shake well and apply to the arms, legs and neck before going outdoors. This blend can also be diffused outside.
Specifically formulated for children ages 2-10. This blend contains 100% pure, undiluted essential oils of Citronella, Grapefruit, Geranium, Rosalina and Patchouli.

Celebrate Mothers Everywhere
Created to celebrate mothers. Very safe, healing, brings balance and nurturing
to all phases of motherhood.

Mothers Joy Blend: Frankincense Essential Oil, Bergamot, Lavender. Calming, centering, uplifting from chaotic, messy, and draining to divine, beautiful and fulfilling.

Our Mothers Joy Blend has a sweet, smooth aroma that promotes relaxation. The essential oils have been blended to create an aroma to help relax and ease Mom’s mind; reducing worry, tension, stress and giving her a much-needed break from the craziness of her daily routine.

Using Essential Oils to
Nourish Vital Energy or
for Chronic Health Challenges

Uplift: Diffuse sweet orange essential oil to uplift emotions; mix three (3) drops each of lavender and sweet orange in one ounce (30ml) of unscented lotion for a skin-friendly, uplifting hand and face lotion.

Relaxation: I love to use KidCare Relax Ease to help ease into relaxing and wind down. It works so good, don't be put off by the name, it works wonders for adults just as well. Or you could try this: place a tissue with a drop of lavender on it next to your pillow to relax and fall asleep. Mix five (5) drops of lavender in ½ teaspoon of carrier oil. Add this to one ounce (30ml) of Epsom salts or Himalayan pink salts for a relaxing bath before bedtime or after working out. Lavender can be added to other bath recipes as well, like this soothing oatmeal bath.

Protecting vital energy means: protection from a direct health threat. Essential oils are excellent, non-toxic, green cleaning ingredients and many have antimicrobial properties.

Cleaning Spray: In a two ounce spray bottle, mix 1.5 ounces of water with a dash of white vinegar, along with five (5) drops each sweet orange, tea tree, peppermint and lavender. Shake well before use.

Hand Sanitizer: Mix five (5) drops each of peppermint, tea tree, and sweet orange with one (1) ounce (30ml) of aloe vera gel in a flip-top PET plastic bottle. The number of drops of each of the oils can be changed; the total number of drops should be 15-20. Take this with you when you travel.

Immune Strengthening: Diffuse or inhale sweet orange and lavender frequently to strengthen the immune system and decrease stress at home, in the workplace, or when traveling.

Deter Pests: Mix two (2) cups water with about one (1) teaspoon of dish soap in a 16 oz spray bottle. Add 5-7 drops of tea tree, sweet orange, or peppermint essential oil, or a combination of those oils that smells good to you, shake well, and spray it around doorways and other areas where spiders reside and insects come in. Peppermint can drive away aphids and other insect pests from your garden plants. Use 1 drop per ounce of water and spray your plants once a week.

Restoring wellness is necessary when there has been an injury or illness.

Bee sting, bug bite, or burn: Dilute 6 drops of Critter Shield essential oil blend in 1/2 ounce of carrier oil or herbal infused oil and apply to soothe the itch or pain and speed healing.

Itch relief: Blend 5-6 drops of lavender in one (1) ounce (30 ml) unscented lotion, aloe vera gel, or a carrier oil and apply to skin to ease itchiness.

Headache: KidCare No Mo Pain Jr is my go-to Oil. I love how it works. Or you could try with this recipe: inhale lavender and/or peppermint directly; or mix 1-5 drops of peppermint alone or 2-3 drops of peppermint plus 3-7 drops of lavender into one (1) ounce of fractionated coconut oil or unscented lotion and apply to the back of the neck and to the temples. (Note that peppermint can cause a burning sensation when too much is applied, and different people may have differing sensitivities to topical use of peppermint.)

Bruises and Swelling: Mix a total of 14 drops of peppermint, lavender and helichrysum in unscented lotion or other carrier oil and apply several times a day to ease discomfort. My daughter got a clot in her leg during pregnancy, used this and cleared it up. I also use KidCare BooBoo Better. It seems to go to work immediately easing discomfort quickly.

Nausea: Inhaling peppermint can ease nausea.

Stuffy Nose: Children over age six (6) and adults can inhale peppermint. Younger children could inhale lavender, spearmint and sweet orange for immune support and to relieve stuffiness. Kidcare Kid Immune works for my little ones.

"Be Happy in the Moment, that is Enough.
Each Moment is all we need, not more."

~Mother Teresa

7 Essential Oils to Support
Better "All Night" Sleep

I love essential oils because they help make everyday life easier in all sorts of different ways. And one of those ways is supporting healthy sleep for the whole family.

To help prevent restlessness, diffuse Good Night Baby in your child’s room about 15 minutes before they head to bed. Or, add a couple drops of Peaceful Slumber to their Animal Plush. (True story, I tried this on my son who has the worst time settling down for bed, and it works like a charm!)

Lavender is well-known for it’s relaxing and calming effects on the body. The reason I love this oil most is it’s safe to use on all ages–babies through adults.

In addition to supporting healthy sleep, this oil is also a great way to freshen up laundry and fragrance your home without harsh chemicals or synthetics.

Frankincense This is my absolute favorite essential oil for our family. It’s perfect for balancing emotions, supporting healthy sleep, calming your mind and supporting your body’s natural response to healing.

When my daughter is scared of spiders, this is the first oil I reach for. When my mind won’t shut off at bedtime, this is the first oil I reach for. And to be honest, if I don’t know what oil to use, I will usually try Frankincense essential oil first.

This oil is insanely cost effective, and it works beautifully. Cedarwood essential oil supports healthy function of the pineal gland, which releases melatonin…the body’s natural sleepy hormones. Cedarwood can be really restful but on some people it has the opposite effect and can give them bad dreams.
This oil has a unique woodsy scent. If you aren’t keen on the smell, mix it with lavender and apply to the bottoms of feet. Then cover with socks and melt into bed.

Ylang ylang means “flower of flowers.” Historically, the ylang ylang flower has been used to cover the beds of newlywed couples on their wedding night. That’s because this powerful oil helps to balance male and female energies, supports focus and restores peace.

This oil is a delight to diffuse 30 minutes before bedtime and throughout the night.

Marjoram essential oil is steam distilled from leaves and it’s known as the “herb of happiness” to the Romans and “joy of the mountains” to the Greeks. This oil is extremely soothing and relaxes the nerves.

I love to apply 1-2 drops of this oil straight to the back of my neck below the hairline. I usually blend with a bit of coconut oil to smooth and apply it evenly.

Because vetiver essential oil is distilled from the roots of the plant, it smells very rich and earthy. This is another great oil to try for sleep because it is psychologically grounding, calming and stabilizing. It can take you awhile to get used to the smell, so if you are a vetiver newbie, you can try mixing it with a floral or citrus oil, such as lavender or bergamot.

Roman chamomile For centuries, mothers have used this oil to calm children. This oil is perfect for restlessness and anxious feelings. I love using this oil because it’s another one that is great for all ages.

It has a light, floral scent and is wonderful for creating a peaceful atmosphere in your bedroom.

The Routine Before Bed:
For the kids, I will take 1-3 drops of essential oil and blend it with 1 tsp of olive oil or coconut oil. This is the dilution I use for kids ages 1 and above. For myself and my husband, I will take 1-3 drops of essential oil and blend it with 1-3 drops of olive oil or coconut oil.

Then I apply the essential oils to the back of my neck, bottoms of feet or inside of the wrists. Allow a few minutes for the essential oils to absorb a bit. I will usually take any leftover oil, rub it between my hands, cup over my nose and inhale. This is immediately relaxing.

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