Gift Ideas Under $25

It's December! Yes, already! I don't know about you, but I am giving a lot of oily gifts this year. One of the benefits of being on Young Living's extremely generous Essential Rewards program is that I have a ton of points to use towards gifts. Like most people this time of year I am on a budget, so being able to save money wherever I can is key. I have also been taking advantage of the monthly promos (check out the December promo here), which as of late have been AMAZING! More items scored for free to give as gifts or in the case of the LaBraite this month, a nice gift for myself. :)

Here are some of my favorite gift ideas under 25 dollars. First, I am going to start with some non Young Living items. Yes, I do shop other places. ha ha.

Diffuser Jewelry:

Scared Arrow Jewelry offers many diffuser necklaces, bracelets, and items for the whole family. You place your essential oil of choice on a piece of high quality leather inside the necklace or as part of the design itself. Everything they make is absolutely stunning and they offer many items under $25. I am really crushing on this beautiful necklace, only $21.75. Like Sacred Arrow Jewelry on Facebook!

The Curated Carrot is another fantastic company that offers beautiful diffuser jewelry. Whatever your style you will indeed find something on their Etsy page. I really love this tassle necklace design they have for both women ($21) and girls ($17). Matching mother- daughter necklaces? I think yes! Like the Curated Carrot on Facebook!


Essential Oil Bags and Carrying Cases:

As far as I'm concerned there are only two companies that stand out from the rest as far as design and quality when it comes to EO bags. 

North Texas Excess Baggage Company carries some of the cutest home made designs out there. These ladies sew all week and post their new bags Saturday morning on their Etsy page. They take requests and they have sales often. All their small essential oil bags come in at $25.00 and hold 10-5ml bottles or 8- 5ml with 2-15ml bottles. Check out this ridiculously cute unicorn print. Like North Texas Excess Baggage Company on Facebook! 

I just love the unique and stylish design of Sew Grown. This essential oil clutch idea is so neat and I love the look of them.  All the bags have such a classic look as this company only proudly uses the very high quality Liberty of London Fabrics. If you are looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for someone who never wants to be without their oils check out this adorable Red Poppy print Essential Oil Key Chain just $22.95. The material is very sturdy and reinforced so you can just toss it in your purse with your keys. Like Sew Grown on Facebook!

Young Living Gift Ideas: 

This first item is technically more than $25, BUT I plan to break it up into three gifts, so each roll on is priced just below $25 when you do that! See what I did there? I am sure you can find three people in your life that could benefit from each of the three oils (Breathe Again, Stress Away, and Deep Relief)  in the Collector's Edition Roll On Set, priced at $73.25 this comes out to $24.41 per roll on. This item just came back in stock today!

Glass Water Bottle with 5-ml of Grapefruit Essential Oil: Can someone secretly tell my husband that I want this? He kinda owes me a new one after breaking my bottle from the YL Convention. :) This is a gorgeous glass bottle perfect for those (like me!) who love to drink EO infused water all day long! I love that it also comes with a 5ml bottle of Grapefruit essential oil too!  Priced at $19.75 wholesale.

Animal Scents Gift Set: Have a friend or family member who is an animal lover? This gift set includes the T-Away Essential Oil Blend specially formulated for animals and an adorable little squishy ball for them to destroy.  Priced at $23.75 wholesale.

Lip Balm Gift Set: This is another one that you could easily split up and slip each into stockings or you can give it as a whole to one person. It includes Vanilla Mint, Lavender, Cinnamint, and Grapefruit lip balms. Priced at $16.00 wholesale. 

I think giving individual bottles of essential oils is also a great gift idea too! Here are a few quick ideas. 

The new mom or expecting mom? Gentle Baby EO Blend is a must have oil for new moms. Its calming for both mommy and baby when diffused. Relaxing even the fussiest little one. This oil is a blend of Geranium, Rosewood, Coriander, Palmarosa, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Roman Chamomile, Lemon, Jasmine, and Rose Oil. This oil comes in a 5 ml bottle for $21.25. 

The busy college student? En-R-Gee EO Blend  is my go to for a needed energy boost! I just pop a roller ball right on top and keep it in my purse for when I need a little more mental clarity. This oil is a blend of Rosemary, Juniper, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Idaho Balsam Fir, Clove, and Black Pepper. This oil is $24.75 for a 15 ml bottle. 

Anyone who enjoys the holiday season? I mean, who doesn't love the holiday season and smells!?Christmas Spirit EO Blend is sure to get anyone into a festive mood! It is a blend of Orange, Cinnamon Bark, and Spruce for $10.25 for a 5 ml bottle. 

Someone who needs some uplifting? Citrus Fresh EO Blend is sure to do the trick! There is just something about having any kind of citrus in the diffuser that just awakens the senses and improves the mood. Citrus Fresh is one of my favorite oils because it is a delicious blend of Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Spearmint oils. Refreshing in water too! This blend is a bargain at 15.25 for a 15 ml bottle. 

The cook in the family? Taste of Italy EO Blend is one I have had on my shelf for a while that I just used for the first time last night in a pot of spaghetti sauce. It was AMAZING! I can't believe I haven't used it sooner. It would be equally nice infused with olive oil, that would also make a great gift! This is a blend of Basil and 4 kinds of Oregano. Get it today for just $19.00 for a 5 ml bottle. 

Someone who needs a little peace in their life? We all have the friend with kids at home, a full time job, and maybe even more on their daily plate than we know. Peace and Calming is a beautiful blend perfect to add to some epsom salts for the bath or simply diffused to create a peaceful environment. This is a blend of Tangerine, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, and Blue Tansy. 5 ml bottle for only $24.25

Wow, that was a lot! I hope you got some great gift ideas for everyone on your list! 

December Young Living Promotion

First let me say that I honestly have never seen a promotion as good as the Young Living November promotion...and then December came! 

Bam!!

Retail of this amazing offer is $278.61...the most valuable PV promotion ever!

Here is the breakdown of what you get!

300 PV
Retail Value: $278.61

• 15-ml Lavender essential oil: Lavender has a sweet, floral aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Lavender’s relaxing aroma is great for winding down. Add it to a hot bath or diffuse it to create a calming and comforting aromatic environment.
• LBrianté Neutral/Winter Scent Lip Gloss: LBrianté Neutral/Winter Scent Lip Gloss offers two products in one convenient package: an essential oil scent roll-on that effortlessly glides over neck, wrists, and temples for a signature scent that’s all your own, plus a flattering neutral shade of lip gloss to add luster to your look. 
• Everyday Oils collection: The Everyday Oils collection is the perfect beginner’s kit, containing 10 of our most popular and versatile essential oils. This kit will become a useful part of your day, every day. It also makes an amazing gift to give as singles or as a full collection!
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 5-ml Black Pepper essential oil: Black Pepper has a pungent, crisp taste and aroma. Taken as a supplement, it may support the digestive system* and can add a peppery zing to recipes like glazes, soups, marinades, and more!

I am going to give you three tips to ensure you can swing this awesome deal this month...because it is too good to pass up! 

Share Your Discount:

This is such an easy way to get to the $300.00 pv. So many people are hearing about essential oils and are wanting to know more, but may not be ready to take the plunge with a kit.  Offer your discount and let them try Young Livings wonderful Thieves products or a bottle of Lavender essential oil.  Ask your friends, family and co-workers. Not only will this help you get to the PV amount to take advantage of the promotion but you are also sharing which brings me to the next tip. 

Get Enrolling:

If you have been sharing with friends most likely a few of them would like to start using essential oils also.  The enrollment kits are such a great value and when you spend $100 pv for the month the commission on the enrollment kit for you is $50.00.  How cool is that!? You want the promotion, your buddies want a way to promote wellness in their life...it's a win/win! The best way to get enrollments up  is to share your kit and experiences with others.  We often forget about the power of asking and can miss out on someone who is interested because we assume they will come to us.  make a list of ten people you would like to share with and start setting up those classes and coffee dates.

Replacement Buying:

This one is so easy and also a great way to eliminate toxins from your home.  Young Living has a plethora of products that you can be switching out your chemical laden products with.  Here are a few that I have started to order religiously and honestly love them more then the products I used before

• Thieves Household Cleaner

• Thieves Dish Soap

• Thieves Laundry Detergent

• Orange Blossom Face wash

• Satin facial scrub

• Skin Care System 

• Toothpaste and Mouthwash

• Deodorant

• Shave cream and oil

• Hand soap 

• Shampoo and Conditioner

• Kids Products (toothpaste, vitamins, Shampoo, lotion)

• Essential oils for cooking (Black Pepper, Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, Taste of Italy, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark, Coriander, Peppermint and so many more) 

• Energy Drink

Obviously I didn't include the vast amount of supplements and other healthy snacking options available, which can also replace other items you are currently buying.  Put your money into wellness and make it a priority, you will not regret it! 

Here is also another great way to really maximize this amazing promo:

Lets all take advantage of this amazing promotion and get the biggest bang for our buck by also being enrolled in Essential Rewards! 

DIY Gifts With Young Living Essential Oils

DIY Gifts with Essential Oils

With the holidays just around the corner I thought it would be a good idea to share some awesome DIY essential oil infused gifts.

These gifts will not break the bank and they are also made with Young Living essential oils, making them that much more amazing!

You will want have containers and all ingredients for the recipes below before starting. Obviously all essential oils referenced are Young Living and you can sign up to order them at Essential oil enjoyment or Living oils daily.  For other supplies you can shop at Bulk Apothecary or Amazon.

For some of the recipes below I will include alternative essential oil options or you can come up with your own blends.

Pampering Gifts:

Soothing Bath Soak-

• 1/2 cup Epsom salt
• 1/2 cup Kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp non-aluminum baking soda
• 10 drops Lavender Essential oil

1. Combine the salt and baking soda in a bowl and mix thoroughly using a whisk 
2. Add the essential oils and mix all ingredients together 
3. Place mixture in containers for gifting

Alternative essential oil options: Stress Away, Eucalyptus Radiata, Joy.

Refreshing Sugar Scrub-

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar in the raw
• 1/3 cup grape seed oil (or Olive, Almond, Caster, Jojoba jojoba) 
• 10 drops Peppermint essential oil

1. Combine the two type of sugar in a bowl and mix to combine
2. Add the essential oils and grape seed oil and mix thoroughly. If needed add more grape seed oil for a thinner texture. 
3. Place mixture in containers for gifting

Alternative essential oil options: Lavender, Orange, Citrus Fresh

Body Wash-

• 1/2 cup liquid Castile soap 
• 1/4 cup almond oil (Olive, Grape seed, fractionated Coconut)
• 1/4 cup Caster oil
• 10 Drops Lemon
• 10 Drops Eucalyptus 

1. Mix almond oil, caster oil and essential oils together in a bowl
2. Slowly mix in the Castile soap as to not create suds
3. Place mixture in container (pump container works best) 

Alternative essential oil options Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium, Orange

Lip Balm-

• 1/4 cup almond or grape seed oil
• 1/4 cup Shea butter
• 1/2 cup bees or soy wax

1. Measure your oil and butter into a heatproof glass measuring cup. Microwave a minute or two until melted. You can also melt the mixture by setting the glass measuring cup in a pan of gently boiling water.
2. Add the wax to the measuring cup to also melt, be careful the glass measuring cup will get hot
3. Take a stainless steel spoon and mix everything together. Pull the spoon out and wait a few minutes until what’s left on the spoon hardens. Test this to see if it’s hard or soft enough for your liking. Make your adjustments now (adding more oil if you want it softer, or more wax if you like it harder)
4. When the consistency is where you want it, add 10 drops of an Peppermint essential oil
5. Carefully pour into clean lip balm tubes or tins

Alternative essential oil options: Lavender, Orange, Citrus Fresh, Tea Tree

Gifts to Create Ambiance:

Room Spray-

• 1 Cup distilled water
• 2 Tbsp Vodka
• 20 drops essential oils of choice 

1. Combine water and vodka in spray bottle (if using citrus oils the bottle should be glass only)
2. Add 20 drops of Lavender essential oil
3. Shake all ingredients together 

Alternative essential oil options Thieves, Cinnamon bark, Ylang Ylang, Pine

Candles-

• Soy wax or bees wax (amount depends on container size)
• Smokeless wicks
• 20-40 drops Essential oil of choice 

1. Using a heat resistant glass measuring cup add the desired amount of wax (1/2 more then what would be needed to fill the container) melt in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning or place glass measuring cup in a sauce pan of simmering water stirring constantly until completely melted. 
2. Pure a table spoon amount at the bottom center of the container and place wick, let the wax set before pouring the remainder of the wax.
3. In the melted wax add 30-40 drops (for 1-2 cups of melted wax) of Cinnamon Bark essential oil and stir to evenly distribute.
4. Pour the wax into the container, use a utensil to anchor the wick if it tilts to either side. 
5. Let sit at room temperature to set

Alternative essential oil options Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint, Purification 

Carpet Freshener-

• 1 cup baking soda
• 15 drops purification essential oil

1. Combine baking soda and essential oils to a jar close lid and shake to combine.
2. Replace lid with one that has a shaker lid to make is easy to shake onto the carpet 

Alternative essential oil options Lemon, Lavender, Tea Tree

Gifts of Nourishment:

Pumpkin Spice Bread-

• 3 cups of Pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups coconut oil
• 4 cups of sugar
• 6 eggs 
• 4 3/4 cups of flour
• 1 1/2 t baking powder
• 1 1/2 t baking soda
• 1 1/2 t salt 
• 2 drops cinnamon essential oil 
• 1 drop clove essential oil 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, flour and grease 3 medium, sized loaf pans
2. Mix together pumpkin, oil, sugar and eggs in large bowl and set aside. In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, slowly stir into the pumpkin mixture. 
3. Divide batter between pans evenly and bake for 45-60 minutes.  

Peppermint Fudge-

• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 5 drops of peppermint essential oil

1. Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and butter in a sauce pan and heat on medium stirring until melted. 
2. Remove from heat and mix in the 5 drops of peppermint essential oil
3. Pour mixture into a well-greased  8x8 glass baking dish and refrigerate until set

For the Kids:

Play Dough-

1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup salt
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 cup water
• 1.5 tablespoons liquid cooking oil 
• Food coloring
• 6-8 drops of essential oils 

1. In a sauce pan, stir the flour, salt, and cream of tartar together
2. Add in the water, cooking oil, and food coloring and mix until smooth
3. Turn on the heat to medium-low, and stir until the mixture forms a ball
4. Once the mixture has reached play dough-consistency, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for 3-4 minutes
5. Knead in the essential oils of your choice (Lime, Orange, Bergamot, Lavender, Spearmint) 
6. Store in air-tight container 

For the Men:

Cologne-

• 1 Tbsp witch hazel
• 1 tsp aloe vera get
• 5 drops frankincense
• 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
• 3 drops pine essential oil
• 5 drops eucalyptus essential oil

1. Combine all in 2 oz container of choice and fill the rest of the way with distilled water 

Alternative essential oil options: Balsam Fir, Cypress, Clove, Lemon, Lime, Lavender

Shave Cream-

• 1/3 cup Shea butter 
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Castile soap
• 8 Drops lavender essential oil

1. In a sauce pan on low heat melt Shea butter and coconut oil together until liquid
2. Pour liquid Shea butter and coconut oil in a glass bowl, let cool slightly and add essential oil and Castile soap, stir gently
3. Place bowl in refrigerator for 30 min. to cool mixture
4. Remove mixture from bowl and place in blender with olive oil and blend until combined.
5. Scoop the whipped mixture into container

Alternative essential oil options: Cedarwood, Peppermint, Geranium, Rosemary, Tea Tree

I love making gifts for people and this is a great way to share Young Living with those we love!

Young Living Holiday Favorites!

The Gift of Wellness 

You know that we love Young Living which is why when the Holiday catalog came out we were excited! The holiday catalog has some wonderful ways to gift Young Living to those in our lives that we love the most.  Here is a quick highlight of some of these amazing gifts that we know you will love also.

Gym Bag Kit Gift Sets

Perfect for the athlete in your life. With three different Gym Bag Kits to choose from you are sure to find the right one for the actives loved ones in your life.  Since we all make those New Years resolutions you might want to gift a bag to yourself as well.

Three different Kits to choose from all come with a very cool Young Living gym bag:

The Golf Gym Bag: Young Living gym bag, Set of 12 Young Living golf balls, and 14 tubes of NingXia Nitro.

The Fitness Favorite Gym Bag: Young Living gym bag, Cool Azul Sports gel, and Breath Again roll-on, wonderful items to making working-out something to get excited over!

The Power Pack Gym Bag: Young Living gym bag, Resistance bands with three different weight-resistance, door anchor, and two ankle straps, Resistance band workout guide, BLM capsules. I think this set is awesome, I love resistance bands!

NingXia Gift Sets

These sets are a great way to introduce people to Young Living. They make an awesome gift for grandparents, newlyweds, and as a housewarming present.  Here are the two gift sets that you can give or keep to enjoy this holiday season!

NingXia Red Gift Set contains a 750 ml bottle of NingXia Red, two NingXia Red champagne flutes and Red Shot essential oil blend 5-ml

Wolfberry Tea Gift Set comes with Organic Dried NingXia Wolfberries, two Young Living mugs, and a recipe card for Wolfberry tea.

Essential Oil Gift Sets

The Roll-On Gift Set...Love this set, such a wonderful way to share Young Living.  I love the idea of gifting this to a family member or close friend, it would also be great to split up and gift to three lucky friends as well.  This set contains Stress Away, Breath Again, and Deep Relief all favorites in our home.

Ceramic Diffuser can be worn as a necklace, used as an ornament, or car freshener. This gift set comes with the Young Living ceramic diffuser and 5-ml bottle of the delicious smelling Christmas Spirit. I love this gift for teachers!

Glass Water Bottle is such a cool way to gift an essential oil and a beautiful glass water bottle. I love this set because it is a perfect gift for friends and coworkers. The set includes a 20 oz glass water bottle and 5-ml of the popular Grapefruit essential oil.

Animal Scents Gift Set because you can't leave out your special furry friends! This gift set includes a Young Living pet ball for fun and a 15-ml bottle of T-Away animal scents essential oil blend.

Holiday Diffuser Sets

Dino Land Ultrasonic Diffuser and Dolphin Reef Ultrasonic Diffuser  both of these awesome diffusers include a 5-ml bottle of SleepyIze essential oil blend for the Holiday gift giving season!

Dew Drop Diffuser is one of my favorite diffusers and makes a wonderful gift this season with the addition of a 5-ml bottle of Norther Lights Black Spruce essential oil.

Aria Ultrasonic Diffuser is an amazing diffuser and also includes a 5-ml bottle of Norther Lights Black Spruce essential oil for the holiday season.

Giving the gift of health and wellness is a great way to show you care and Young Living makes it easy to do.

There are many other amazing items that you can check out in the Young Living catalog here!