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💛🧡Feeling overwhelmed and burned out? It's time for self-care magic with these calming essential oils that can give you the peace you need with just a few drops!

✨ Diffuse them in your favorite space
✨ Apply them to pulse points for a soothing effect
✨ Add them to a warm, relaxing bath

Young Living essential oils and other products are available exclusively at Mall of Peddlers 185 W. Apache Trail Tuesday -Sunday 9-5pm. If you're looking for an oil or product that's not in my shelf, shoot me a message and I will order it for you. 🥰

Mall of Peddlers 185 W. Apache Trail AJ Tuesday -Sunday 9-5pm. Booth 22

Some new items at Booth 22, Mall of Peddlers 185 W. Apache Trail Tuesday -Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Is there a certain perfume or room spray you would like? Shoot me a message and I'll have it ready for pickup within 48 hours.

Young Living Essential oils and other products exclusively at Mall of Peddlers 185 W. Apache Trail, AJ, Tuesday -Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Do you need something that's not in my case? Shoot me a message and I can order it 🤩

This Father’s Day, treat dad to epic grooming with our lineup of men’s products. From smooth shaves to rugged beards, we’ve got you covered if you’re wondering what to get for him. 🧔

🌲 Add a touch of outdoor freshness with our Pine and Northern Lights Black Spruce oils.

💪 For those hardworking muscles, our Deep Relief™ Roll-On has your back.

Father’s Day is right around the corner, so shop now and show Dad he’s a real MVP!

How do you plan to spoil your dad this Father’s Day? Share your gift ideas and plans with us!

Live Healthy Stay Healthy, LLC is a small business operating exclusively at the Mall of Peddlers, 185 W. Apache Junction. My boys and I would like to take a moment of gratitude and thank the community for your support and shopping local 💜

Our event would not be a success without the support of our local community and partners!

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing community sponsors who make our Mother's Day Tea Event a memorable and heartwarming success. Your generosity and support have truly touched our hearts and made a significant impact on our celebration.

Please take a moment to learn more about these organizations and pay them a visit when you can! Our giveaway sponsors include:

Brenda Kochevar - BK Arts AZ
Edith Finn
Elliott Anuta
Penny Columbo
Sheryl Bigelow - Simple Treasures Estate Sales, LLC & Live Healthy Stay Healthy, LLC
Sherril Lowe

Apache Junction Police Department
Apache Junction Public Library
Apache Junction Parks & Recreation
Arizona Diamondbacks
Boba Shack
Culver's
City of Apache Junction Government
Dirtwater Springs
The Handlebar Pub and Grill
Los Gringos Locos Grill & Cantina
Solstice beauty
Starbucks (2580 W Apache Trail)
Steward Flowers (https://www.stewardflowers.com)
The Treasure Box II

Their contributions not only enhanced the event, but also helped us honor and celebrate the wonderful mothers in our community. We couldn't have done it without their support!

Popular essential oil choices for bath/foot salt soaks, room/linen/car sprays, sugar scrubs and body sprays. Shoot me a message with your order and I'll have it ready for pickup at Mall of Peddlers 185 W. Apache Trail AJ.

From sniffles and sneezes to unhappy skin, allergies of any kind can leave you feeling pretty uncomfortable. Luckily there are a lot of things you can do to help soothe and support your body when these things hit! Here is everything you need to know about all things allergies! (If it’s easier to read this on a landing page with clickable links to many of these resources/products; click here: https://sarahclay.lifestepseo.com/resources/all-things-allergies )

💜GENERAL FAVORITES

These oils and products are our mainstays when it comes to soothing the body and creating comfort when allergies hit. Grab a few and build your support cabinet! For the oils, you can diffuse them alone or in any combination (see below for blend ideas!), make them into a roller, or even use them as dietary supplements as desired.

Season Essentials oil blend

This oil blend is specially formulated with a tried-and-true trio of three core oils—Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint – our go-tos when the seasons (and air quality!) change! But it gets better. Season Essentials blend is further enhanced with the properties of Goldenrod and Eucalyptus Blue essential oils so that you can embrace the changing seasons with open arms!

Lavender essential oil

This calming essential oil soothes and comforts the respiratory system when the pollen starts flying, and it also helps soothe and comfort the skin when it is feeling angry and irritated! Dilute with a little coconut oil or rose ointment and apply liberally and frequently.

Lemon essential oil

Lemon is a wonderful natural mucolytic, making it a great choice for respiratory support! Cleansing and purifying, this citrus oil also supports the immune system, so you get added benefits when using it for respiratory needs.

Peppermint essential oil

This bright, crisp oil is a literal breath of fresh air. Pair it with Lemon and Peppermint for our seasonal LLP blend when the pollen starts flying or something starts blooming and you need some TLC with LLP!

Frankincense essential oil

This skin-loving oil is a mainstay in our beauty routines because it is so wonderful for your skin! When things start feeling irritated, grab your Frank. Dilute with a little coconut oil or rose ointment and apply liberally and frequently. This is also a great oil to apply and diffuse for respiratory needs!

R.C. essential oil blend

R.C. stands for "respiratory congestion." This oil is a blend containing: Spruce, Cyprus, and three types of Eucalyptus oils (E. globulus, E. radiata, and E. citriodora). This oil opens up the chest and is wonderful to diffuse with lemon as well to work up anything that is building up in the body.

SniffleEase essential oil blend

This gentle, soothing blend of Eucalyptus, Palo Santo, R.C. is prediluted and perfect for little ones age two and older. As the name suggests, this blend is perfect for soothing sniffles and respiratory needs!

Rose Ointment

Meet your new all-purpose, skin-loving ointment. Rose Ointment seals moisture into skin to deeply hydrate and soothe and is formulated for sensitive skin. Use this as your base for applying oils to skin in need. It's also perfect for lips, cuticles, elbows, knees, and anywhere you have dry or irritated skin!

Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream

This zinc oxide based cream is a must-have for angry, irritated skin. Think about it… diaper rash is a painful skin condition, so we can use this zinc oxide and gentle, soothing essential oil combination to comfort skin that is sensitive, irritated, or reactive.

💜SURVIVING SPRING BLOOMS

When the flowers start blooming, the pollen starts flying, and many of us start sniffling! If you want to enjoy the beauty of spring without hiding indoors until the worst is behind you, we have you covered.

* Season Essentials oil blend: This incredible blend is labeled for use as a dietary supplement, for diffusing and for topical application, so you can use it however you choose! Add Season Essentials to an empty capsule or a teaspoon of honey and take it internally, make a roller to apply liberally and frequently, and diffuse it!

* Lavender, Lemon & Peppermint (LLP): this trio is THE springtime blend! Diffuse it, roll it on your chest, neck and even just inside the nostrils to help combat the pollen. Keep it on and around you 24/7! If you need a little more, add Copaiba or Tea Tree to the mix.

* Lavender Vitality: a Lavender swipe on the inside of the cheek or a drop under your tongue a few times a day is another great springtime habit. Lavender is nature's antihistamine!

* AllerZyme capsules: this enzyme complex is ideal for individuals with dietary sensitivities, so it can also help with seasonal needs!

* Use the DIY Nasal Salts, Sinus Support Steam, Changing Seasons Oral Spray and capsules listed below! Also the Immune Boost Bath is amazing.

💜EASY ALLERGY DIYS

Soothing Oatmeal Bath

Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children. Think conventional oat baths but without the fragrance!

* 1 cup organic oats, ground (https://amzn.to/3esZqHN)

* ¼ cup organic powdered milk (https://amzn.to/3Hjburg) (or coconut milk) (https://amzn.to/3qvRIlI) (or goat milk) (https://amzn.to/3Jmacxz)

* 1 Tbsp liquid castile soap (https://amzn.to/3pERPMR)

* 2 tsp Vitamin E oil (https://amzn.to/3pvSfEX)

* 15 drops Frankincense

* 5 drops Lavender

* 5 drops Helichrysum

* Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.

DIY Goat Milk Soap

This soap is incredibly nourishing to the skin and the oils can be customized to whatever you want or need.

* 2lb melt and pour soap base (https://amzn.to/3er7mJw)

* ½ cup powdered goat milk (https://amzn.to/3z1knTu)

* 2 Tbsp organic raw honey (https://amzn.to/3pvpGYg)

* 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil (https://amzn.to/3pkik9w)

* 60 drops essential oils (Frankincense, Sandalwood, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Tangerine, Lavender, Patchouli, Valor, Peace & Calming - alone or in some combo)

* Soap molds (https://amzn.to/3voiK2y)

* Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.

Soothing ACV Bath Soak

This one is incredible the skin, but it is not recommended if there are open wounds as the ACV could sting a bit.

* ¼ cup ¼ cup magnesium flakes (https://amzn.to/3mzayHm)

* ¼ cup organic oats (https://amzn.to/3pkykIJ), ground

* 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil (https://amzn.to/3pkik9w)

* 10 drops each Frankincense, Lavender, Copaiba

* ¼ cup raw organic apple cider vinegar (https://amzn.to/3IuFp10)

* Mix together and add to bath water. Then add ACV to the water and gently mix.

Sinus Support Steam Pot

When you're needing some relief from the pressure that spring can cause your sinuses, give this tried and true trick a go!

* Bowl of very hot, steaming water

* 2-3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

* 2-4 drops Dorado Azul Essential Oil

* Add essential oils to the water (start with the lower end and add more as desired). Place a towel over your head and sit with your head above the steam bath to open the airways

DIY Nasal Salts

* 10 drops Lavender essential oil

* 15 drops Copaiba essential oil

* 8 Tbsp of ultra fine salt (unprocessed, no iodine)

* Ceramic Neti pot (https://amzn.to/3S4iPBK)

* Mix well and store in a sealed glass jar. To use, dissolve 1 tsp of salt mixture into 1&1/2 cups of distilled water (or water from a Berkey filter or boil and cool some water), then add to your Neti pot and use as needed.

Changing Seasons Oral Spray Recipe No. 1

* 10mL glass spray bottle (https://amzn.to/3YtocNj)

* 1 drop each Lavender Vitality, Copaiba Vitality, Peppermint Vitality

* 2 drops Orange Vitality, Lemon Vitality

* Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional

* Filtered water

* Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!

Changing Seasons Oral Spray Recipe No. 2

* 10mL glass spray bottle (https://amzn.to/3YtocNj)

* 3 drops Season Essentials oil blend

* 2 drops Orange Vitality

* Splash Thieves Mouthwash, optional

* Filtered water

* Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth daily or as desired!

DIY Season's Change Capsules

* 2oz glass dropper bottle (https://amzn.to/3xssDfr)

* 30 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Copaiba Vitality OR 30 drops Season Essentials oil blend

* Olive oil to desired dilution (about 2 Tbsp)

* When you're ready to make a capsule, fill an empty vegetable capsule with a dropperful of the blend and take as desired.

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Rice Diffusers are perfect for small spaces like closets, bathrooms and cars. Just take off the lid and enjoy the nontoxic smell.

🌱 HEALTHIER HOME POST REDUCE EXPOSURE
Here are a few recipes we like to keep our home fresh and clean. They are great options, simply adding essential oils to common household items that most of you will find are already in your homes such as baking soda and vinegar.

Air Freshener
12 drops Lavender, Eucalyptus or Purification (or a combination)
1 quart distilled water
Mix in a spray bottle and shake well before each use

All-Purpose Cleaner
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1 teaspoon Borax
10 drops Eucalyptus, Lemon or Thieves

Bedding Cleaner
Add 25 drops Eucalyptus oil to each load of laundry

Clothes Freshener
Add 10 drops of Lavender, Lemon or Melaleuca to a dampened wash cloth and toss into clothes dryer to give clothing a fresh scent

Floor Cleaner
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 bucket of hot, distilled water
5-10 drops of Lemon, Melaleuca or Purification (or a combination)
Combine in a bucket and mop as needed

Furniture Polish
1 tsp sweet almond oil
1 tsp water
2-3 drops of Lemon or Orange essential oil
Mix together and apply with a soft cleaning cloth
Make a fresh batch each time used

Hot Tubs
Add 3 drops per person of Lavender, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Grapefruit, Thieves or oil of choice to freshen water

Pots, Pans & Dishes
1 cup liquid castile soap
3 Tbsp of distilled water
20 drops Lemon, Purification, or Citrus Fresh oil
Combine in a bottle, mix well and add 1-2 Tbsp of mixture to your dish water

Refrigerator Cleaner
2 Tbsp baking soda
1 quart warm water
5 drops Lemon or Thyme oil
Mix well and wipe all surfaces (for stubbon spots make a paste)

Saunas
Add several drops of Rosemary, Thyme, Pine, or Lavender to a spray bottle filled with distilled water. Spray onto hot sauna stones and surfaces.

Stain Removal
Use a drop or two of Lemon oil on stains, let stand and rub off with a clean cloth or throw into laundry

Window cleaner
1 cup white vinegar
3 cups distilled water
10-15 drops Lemon essential oil
Mix ingredients in spray bottle, shake well, spritz windows and wipe with a clean cloth

Do you have a favorite DIY cleaning recipe?

🌱 HEALTHIER HOME POST: TOXIC CHEMICALS
How many of you used some type of personal care product this morning? What did you use?

Women use an average of 15 personal care products a day and men use about 6 (although that number is increasing). Each product can contain a dozen or so chemicals. Add that up. That is an awful lot of junk that we are slathering, spritzing and soaking in every day!
What we put ON our bodies may actually be doing more harm than what we put IN our bodies.

The average woman uses 12 products containing 168 ingredients every day.
Men use 6 products daily with 85 ingredients.
How many of those are chemcials? What are you absorbing?

Source: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/2004/06/15/exposures-add-up-survey-results/

🌱 HEALTHIER HOME POST: TRICLOSAN
Triclosan is classified as a chorophenol, a chemical suspected of causing cancer in humans and may be contributing to antibiotic resistance in bacteria. The EPA gives Triclosan high scores as both a human health risk and as an environmental risk.

It disturbs the thyroid, testosterone and estrogen regulation which can create issues including early puberty, poor s***m quality, infertility, obesity and cancer.

• Registered by the EPA as a PESTICIDE
• Used in antibacterial soaps, hand sanitizers and toothpaste
• The overuse of antimicrobial chemicals like triclosan might be contributing to antibiotic resistance in bacteria

Source: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/dirt-antibacterial-soaps?gclid=CMiA0eaJj80CFUgehgodbxUM7w

🌱 HEALTHIER HOME POST: FRAGRANCE
Synthetic or man-made “Fragrance” is basically a secret mixture of chemicals. Companies are not required to list these chemicals on product labels.

Some not so fun facts about fragrance:
- Synthetic fragrance is 1 of 5 top allergens in the world.
- Toulene, which is in fragrances, is a know neurotoxin that causes loss of muscle control, brain damage, headaches, memory loss, plus speech, hearing and vision problems.
- A solvent for paint, paint thinners, silicone sealants, rubber,
printing ink, glue, lacquer, leather tanners and disinfectants
- Octane booster in gasoline
- Inhalation can cause tiredness, confusion, weakness, drunkenlike actions, memory loss, nausea, loss of appetite, and hearing and color vision loss

Source: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/TF.asp?id=160&tid=29