Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Young Living Starter Kit

So you want to order oils but not sure where to begin? By ordering a starter kit from Young Living, you become a Wholesale Member. That means you can purchase oils at a discounted cost, and if you choose, you can share oils with friends & family as an Independent Distributor. It's that simple!

I recommend the Premium Kit because it gives you SO many products, (11 oils, a diffuser, and tons of samples) and they are so versatile. This is the kit I started my essential oils journey with.

To get your premium starter kit, click here. Or contact me with questions: lee.erikad@gmail.com
 
Young Living Starter Kit from The Pretty Oil
 

Monday, April 28, 2014

The Pretty Oil













As part of The Pretty Oil Team, I have been blessed with two amazing 'coaches' who are leading me on my journey into essential oils. Nicole and Lindsey are just the sweetest, most honest and encouraging gals, and I am super excited to grow with their support.

Last week, they published my blog post on why I joined Young Living, and how I have started down the path to a healthier, happier, more product concious state! You can read it, here!

Been following my journey and want to try the starter kit, too? Simple instructions in the Order Oils tab, above. Or email me with any questions! (lee.erikad@gmail.com)
 
 
 

Monday, April 21, 2014

All About Frankincense

If it was good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for me.

And, man, is it good.

Here are the top three ways I have incorporated Young Living's Frankincense oil into my daily ritual:

1. Intense night-time moisturizer

Mix 1 tablespoon coconut oil (I like Trader Joe's organic virgin coconut oil found here) with 2-3 drops frankincense oil. Stir, slather, swoon.

2. Spot treatment for scars. Specifically my c-section scar; apply directly to area, no carrier oil required.

3. Diffused in our living room. Frankincense fights stress and anxiety, headaches, and cold symptoms. With the weather (and my babies current leap which is causing highly emotional kiddos...), I need help in all of these areas. Frankincense does the trick and works fast!

Interested in learning more about essential oils? Email me @ lee.erikad@gmail.com.

Ready to order your starter kit? BONUS, frankincense is included! Click here.


 
 

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Where to start?

I've gotten so many questions since friends have found out I am on an essential oils journey. I haven't been very public about it, but I am ready to be. I am working to bring my family and my home to a healthier, happier, more product-conscious state of mind. And I am really proud of that.

If you are just now hearing about essential oils and wondering where to start, I was in your position not very long ago. A quick google search will bring up hundreds of reputable pages to aid your research... but it can be very, very overwhelming. Where to begin? What oils to try?

I'll be honest, I did quite a bit of research to decide what brand of essential oil to try. And, everything pointed me to Young Living. They offer pure oils and an extensive amount of reference material that I can look up when I am curious about an oil... right up my alley. Digging deeper, I found that they were offering a starter kit that included 11 of the most popular oils, a home diffuser and tons of samples for a very low price. It was a great opportunity for me to get a wide variety of oils and begin my journey. So I took it!

Exploring with essential oils has been super fun, and easier that I thought. I am looking forward to enhancing my knowledge of oils and continuing to transition my family from commercial products to natural essential oils. I'll share my journey with you, and am happy to answer any questions you may have about essential oils. Here are a few of our go-to oils... and yep, they are all in the starter kit!

Lemon Oil:
1. Mix 3-5 drops in a spray bottle of water as a counter top cleaner.
2. A few drops in an ice cold glass of water as an instant refresher.
3. Diffused to invigorate your mind, body, and promote energy.
 
Frankincense:
1. I had a c-section when I delivered my twins 1 year ago. I've been using frankincense on my scar and have seen a huge reduction in its visibility. Previously I had tried mederma and retinol with minimal results.
2. I also struggled with acne when pregnant. I dab a tiny amount on blemish scars on my face and am watching the spots lighten daily.

Peace and Calming:
1. This has been the most common oil I've diffused in our house. When we begin our nighttime routine with the babies, I turn on the diffuser to stimulate calming scents in our home. I've been blessed with two babies who sleep consistently 7pm-7am, and I am a huge believer in routine, calming rituals, and that good sleep habits are an essential component to happy, healthy babies.

If you are interested in beginning your essential oil journey, I would be happy to help answer any questions you have! Or, check out www.theprettyoil.com. They are the go-to for essential oil info!


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Reach me at any time @ lee.erikad@gmail.com


Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Hippity-Hoppity

Last Easter I was posted up at Presby Dallas trying not to have babies. Every 3 hours my nurse would come in, take my blood pressure lying down (great!), ask me to sit up and take it again (horrible!) Then she'd quickly tell me to lay back down on my side and chill. I was on bed rest... is there anything else to do besides chill? Ok, I digress.

Anyway, I spent last Easter in sweat pants cooking Noelle and Keegan. This Easter, we are going ALL OUT to celebrate the amazing-ness that is our Jesus. Can I get an amen?!

Over the weekend we celebrated with AMAMOM (Allen/Mckinney Moms of Multiples) at an Easter extravaganza. The babies had too much fun. Even though they are a bit too little for an Easter egg hunt, they took a train ride, bombarded our friend Rachel for snacks, and hung out with the other littles their age. My friend Ann Marie, you can find her here, took some great shots.









Friday, April 4, 2014

The scoop on essential oils.

 

So, you understand essential oils and you're ready to order the very best of the best? Or, you're curious (as I was), and want to learn more about essential oils and how they work? Great. I can help you find the information you're craving.

I'm here to help you on either journey - to introduce you to Young Living Essential Oils.
 
There are a few ways to move forward on your journey to essential oils, and I will do my best to lead you on your path.
 
I became a Wholesale Member of Living Young. Don't let this name fool you: By joining as a wholesale member you are never, ever required to sell a single essential oil. You absolutely can (and will probably want to!) but it is not a requirement. By joining as a Wholesale Member, you just get the very best perks and deals when ordering your oils. No minimum order per month, just a huge discount whenever you do place an order. 24% off!

Whether brand new or a long-time essential oil guru, I recommend the Premium Starter Kit. It gives you 10 oils and everything else shown below!

And, since I'm a part of The Pretty Oil Team.... you'll get all of those perks, too!
The Pretty Oil is laced with inspiration and tips to assist you on your essential oils journey.



Young Living Starter Kit from The Pretty Oil

2. Enjoy your new collection of essential oils, join me, and encourage others to begin their journey on your team. This is how you can take your love of essential oils and wellness, and make it a business adventure.
 
So that's it. Ready to order your Premium Starter Kit? Here is a super simple way to capture all of the information I shared, above.

  • CLICK HERE TO BEING THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS ON THE YOUNG LIVING SITE
  • SELECT WHOLESALE MEMBER
  • CONFIRM THE SPONSOR & ENROLLER ID: #1738883
  • FILL OUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • REMEMBER YOU PIN, USER NAME, & PASSWORD
  • CHOOSE THE “PREMIUM START LIVING KIT”THIS KIT INCLUDES THE EVERYDAY OILS & THE HOME DIFFUSER ALONG WITH SAMPLES. THE COST IS $150.
  • SCROLL DOWN THROUGH “ESSENTIAL REWARDS KITS” CLICK “NO THANK YOU, I PLAN ON ENROLLING IN THE ESSENTIAL REWARDS LATER” (note: the monthly shipment program, essential rewards are an amazing benefit of being a member and you will get free oils each month! But first get your starter kit & The Pretty Oil Team will explain the rewards program to you later!)
  • YOU CAN NOW ADD ANY OTHER OILS OR PRODUCTS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE IN ADDITION TO YOUR STARTER KIT! IF YOU ADD ENOUGH TO REACH 190PV YOU WILL EARN THIS MONTHS FREE OILS PROMOTION.
  • CHECK OUT- HOORAY! YOU'RE OILS ARE ON THEIR WAY!