"Time for bed!"
Three more dreaded words have never been spoken if you're a tiny human under the age of 10. Bedtime can be a source of loneliness and anxiety for our littles. At Sha Faun Enterprises, we've endured our share of bedtime battles, getting our babies off to a sweet slumber. But along the way, we've discovered some helpful ways to ease bedtime blues for our young ones, and we want to share those with you. Using Essential Oils for Bedtime: For some kids, bedtime will always be hard. Some of those kids grow up into adults that thrive during the night hours. Raising those night owls can be demanding and stressful. While essential oils aren't a cure-all for struggling sleepers, they are a great addition to peaceful and calming nighttime routines. These tips work for both young and old, so feel free to enjoy some of the sleepy essential oil tips yourself! Diffusing the situation: The moments leading up to bedtime can be frightening for young ones who don't want to be alone in their bedrooms at night. Kids crave agency in their lives. Establishing choice as part of their routine can help your child gear up for a night of blissful sleep. While they choose their jammies, set out a few options of sleepy time Young Living essential oils or blends for your little one to choose. Let them count the drops with you as you place them in their diffuser and turn it on for bedtime. Here are a few of Sha Faun's favorite bedtime oils:
Sleepy Time Roller for Little One's Between monster sprays and magic potions, bedtime wouldn't be bedtime without a bit of theatrics. A sleepy time roller gives your child the benefit of both with genuine help with sleep. Creating a sleepy time roller with dreamy essential oils to rub on your child's feet before bedtime begins a soothing and relaxing routine to set them up for a beautiful night's sleep. How to Make a Sleepy Time Oil Roller: Ingredients:
Use the oil roller on the feet, wrists, and chest of your little one as you are dressing them for bed. The soothing scents of your bedtime oils will help them drift off to sleep. The Three B's: Bath, Bottle, and Bed. If a bath is part of your bedtime routine, essential oil drops are a great addition to a soothing bedtime bath. Try these oils blended with a carrier oil in a sleepy bath.
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Whether you own a yoga studio or dabble around with some stretches at home, a diffuser next to your yoga space is an excellent way to breathe deeper and get more relaxed with your yoga practice. At Sha Faun Enterprises, we keep a diffuser and some of our favorite Young Living essential oils next to our yoga space. Aromatherapy and yoga are a perfect combination for helping to reduce stress and anxiety. We want to share some of our favorite essential oil blends with you. Let's getting into a relaxing mindset while we stretch out on our yoga mats. Sha Faun's favorite essential oils diffuser blends for yoga: Mountain Breeze Blend: A little bit earthy with a splash of bright citrus to bring you calm feelings while you stretch out and breathe deeply on your yoga mat. This blend is excellent for those mid-day stretching sessions or a pre-bedtime session.
Place in your clean diffuser and enjoy! Meditation Blend: Awaken your mind and your senses while you focus and let go of chasing your thoughts. Run-away thoughts can get in the way of our yoga practices. This blend can help calm and focus your mind.
Focus: Focus on your mind-body connection with this earthy and sweet blend for when you need to focus before a task or a big deadline.
Love Yourself: Lift yourself up and tap into your self-care with this soul-enriching blend. During these challenging times, we could all use a little more loving ourselves.
Be Present: The woodsy aroma of Cypress and Pine can help you let go of your worries and center yourself in the moment. We could all use a little more centering and being present in the moment.
Wake Up: Awaken your mind for the day with this stimulating and refreshing blend. Perfect for an early morning yoga sesh. Not recommended for use near bedtime. Rosemary is great for helping your memory. Try this before an important meeting or exam.
Studies have shown that yoga helps strengthen muscles, improve posture, and reduce stress on your bones and joints. Yoga is also good for your mind. Yoga reduces stress, encourages better sleep, and lifts your mood. The benefits of yoga, together with the aromatherapy benefits of essential oils, are the perfect recipe for a relaxing and productive yoga practice.
For more ways yoga and essential oils can help you lift your mind, body, and spirit, and to learn more, start your Young Living essential oil journey today! Living a chemical-free lifestyle can sound like a massive undertaking, but luckily, Young Living is here to help you tackle the learning curve with simple products you can trust. From home cleaners, personal care items, kid-friendly favorites, and even products made for your furry friends, you can swap out the old and make way for new, clean products the whole family will love. Chemicals and toxins can pop up in the most unlikely of places, which is why we’ve worked to provide a clean alternative for nearly every aspect of home life. We don’t want to expose our families to nasty chemicals like formaldehyde, artificial dyes, or parabens any more than you do, which is why we’re picky about what goes in our products. With each swap you make, you’re one step closer to a clean, harsh chemical-free home. So what are you waiting for? Dive in and explore the many ways you create a toxin-free home! Start with the kitchen:
A home-cooked meal can go a long way toward a toxin-free lifestyle, but all that effort goes down the drain when your food is contaminated by unforeseen forces. Swap out chemical-laden products while scrubbing dishes, cooking meals, and washing produce for clean alternatives made from naturally derived ingredients. 1. Thieves® Dish Soap: Turn a hated chore into a pleasant experience with our plant-based Thieves Dish Soap. It’s gentle on your hands but tough on grime! 2. Thieves® Fruit & Veggie Soak: Soaking fruits and veggies in a bowl of chemicals? No, thanks! Squirt a few drops of this essential oil-infused formula into a basin of water, soak your produce, and then rinse for squeaky-clean produce that’s safe to enjoy. 3. Thieves® Kitchen & Bath Scrub: Tackle tough buildups of grease, dirt, and residue without the synthetic shortcut of chlorine or other harsh chemicals, keeping it gentle for surfaces used by the whole family. Sprinkle Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub onto a wet surface or sponge, rub the surface for a sparkling clean finish, then rinse. 4. Vitality™ oils: Elevate your dishes with high-quality, flavorful oils like Basil Vitality, Cardamom Vitality, or Cinnamon Bark Vitality. The possibilities and flavor combos are endless! Add Vitality oils to soups, teas, marinades, meat dishes, fresh fruit, or whatever you feel needs an added flavor boost. Upgrade your personal careNext up, take some time to tackle your bathroom. From toothpaste to skin care, it’s easy for harsh chemicals to sneak their way in. Read the labels on everything from lotion to shower gel to locate products with hidden chemicals, harsh dyes, or fragrances, then make the swap for a cleaner alternative. 5. Thieves® AromaBright™ Toothpaste: Get squeaky-clean teeth without exposing yourself to fluoride. You’ll love the sweet and spicy mint flavor of this toothpaste. 6. Maximum-Strength Acne Treatment: Pimples are no match against this cream. Composed of salicylic acid derived from Wintergreen essential oil, this product fights acne without making you flaky. 7. Bath and Shower Gel Base: Essential oils make baths even more luxurious. Add 5−15 drops of your favorite essential oils to this shower gel base to reap the cleansing and nourishing benefits. 8. Charcoal Bar Soap: Want a soap that can really do it all? Cleanse, deodorize, and moisturize with this all-in-one bar soap that smells of orange blossoms. 9. Lavender Volume Shampoo: You can get voluminous hair without subjecting your strands to harsh chemicals. Gently cleanse your hair while adding a boost of shine from root to tip. Your tresses will be left feeling clean, soft, and smooth. 10. Lavender Volume Conditioner: Formulated with a combination of moisturizing plant oils, butters, and botanical extracts, this conditioner helps to strengthen hair, add shine, and condition the scalp. Nourish your luscious locks for a more healthy-looking mane. You might be familiar with the herb basil, but did you know basil is one powerful essential oil? Basil essential oil has many creative uses and here at Sha Faun often recommend it for most starter kits.
With its fresh and earthy aroma, you can add Young Living basil essential oil to body products, diffusers, and so much more. Here are five great uses for basil essential oil from Sha Faun Enterprises! Basil helps promote concentration and focus. As our world grows more and more digital, we are finding ourselves more distracted than ever. Between working, maintaining a social life, and making room for our responsibilities, our attention is often divided. Basil essential oil is a great way to help yourself concentrate. At Sha Faun, we like to diffuse Young Living basil essential oil when we need to buckle down and focus on a task. Add some citrus for an energizing boost. Focus diffusing blend:
Diffuse this in your home office or put it into a blender bottle for an on-the-go blend when you need to center yourself and focus. Basil helps you relax. Epsom salt baths are a fantastic way to relax your muscles and settle down after a long day. Adding basil essential oil to your Epsom salts promotes circulation and helps you relax and unwind. Relaxing Epsom Salt Bath Soak:
Mix all of the above ingredients in a container. When you are ready for a relaxing bath, place 1/2 cup of the mixture in a hot bath and enjoy! Basil promotes healthy skin. Whether you struggle with acne or clogged pores, adding basil essential oil to your favorite unscented face products can help you clear out your pores and reduce acne. Basil helps reduce anxiousness. Stress and anxiety are something we all struggle with from time to time. Basil essential oil is a potent essential oil that can help you reduce stress. Basil blends well with lemon, lime, citronella, peppermint, and many other oils, so get creative with your blending for a stress-reducing mix! Basil can help you keep your home and office clean! We love the combination of basil and lemon essential oils for a cleaning spray. Combine 7oz of distilled water with 1 oz of unflavored vodka, 15 drops of lemon essential oil, and 10 drops of basil essential oils for a fabulous cleaning spray. Basil has many great uses in and around your home and office. From its ability to help you reduce anxiety to its cleansing properties, we find basil extremely useful. For more ways to enjoy basil and other Young Living essential oils, start your essential oil journey with us today! When life gives us lemons, we make summer in a bottle by capturing the zest of bright, sunny days in our unique Lushious Lemon™ essential oil blend. We’ve elevated our lively Lemon essential oil with a dash of floral Ylang Ylang and a few drops of cooling Spearmint and Eucalyptus Globulus to give you a blend that perfectly encapsulates the essence of summer. A dreamy blend of botanicals; Let there be no confusion: We love the classics. And while Lemon essential oil will always be a household favorite, our Lushious Lemon blend perfectly elevates the citrus aroma we’ve come to know and love. This complex mix of essential oils elevates every note for a sweet, citrusy aroma with floral and minty undertones. Let’s take a deeper look at each of the botanicals we chose for this blend: Lemon myrtle: Native to Australia and known as the “queen of lemon herbs,” lemon myrtle has an uplifting, refreshing aroma. Lemon: Fresh, ripe lemons are grown on the Amanzi Amahle Cooperative Farm in South Africa. The rinds are cold pressed to obtain bright and joyful Lemon essential oil. Ylang ylang: Grown and distilled at Young Living’s Finca Botanica Farm and Distillery in Chongon, Ecuador, ylang ylang has a comforting, floral aroma. Ylang Ylang essential oil can be used to moisturize and support the appearance of healthy skin. Spearmint: Distilled at the Labbeemint Partner Distillery in Washington, USA, spearmint has a refreshing aroma, and the essential oil has a cooling sensation on skin. Eucalyptus globulus: Native to China, eucalyptus globulus has a cool, invigorating aroma. How will you use Lushious Lemon? Just like our original Lemon essential oil, the Lushious Lemon blend is incredibly versatile and ready to be incorporated into your daily life. Try some of our favorite uses for this bright and fresh blend. Body scrub Ingredients:
Mix ingredients together in a bowl. Gently buff the body scrub on skin during your shower. Rinse off. Store in an airtight jar for up to 2–3 months. YL tip: To help your scrub stay fresh and last longer, do not let any water mix into the product while you use it. Scoop product out with clean, dry hands. Carpet refresher
Refresh your carpet with baking soda and the fresh aroma of Lushious Lemon. Fill an empty 2-ounce glass salt shaker ¾ full with baking soda. Add 10–15 drops of Lushious Lemon and shake until the baking soda and essential oil have mixed. Sprinkle the mixture on your carpet and let sit for 15–20 minutes before vacuuming. Other uses
YL tip: Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying this product to your skin. Learn more photosensitive essential oil safety tips here. Ever feel like you’ve been working with oils so long that you wish you could go back in time and experience the thrill of discovering them all over again? While we don’t have an essential oil-powered time machine, you can feel that first-time excitement with Ocotea!
Ocotea essential oil truly stands the test of time. It was used traditionally during ancient rituals for cleansing the body and soul. What is Ocotea essential oil used for today? Check out our timeless suggestions for how to use Ocotea below. Quiet time- It’s time for meditation! Diffusing is the simplest way to incorporate new essential oils into your life, and Ocotea’s cinnamon-like scent is warm and cozy—a perfect travel companion to take to Meditation Station. Simply follow the instructions on your diffuser, start a relaxing playlist, and focus on breathing in Ocotea’s calming scent as you wind down. YL tip: Don’t have a diffuser nearby? Place a few drops on your palms and inhale deeply to get the same aroma anywhere you are. Skin and hair- While we can’t turn back the clock, glowing skin and shiny hair are a fabulous way to create a youthful glow! Ocotea essential oil supports skin and hair, so it’s handy to infuse into your beauty routine. Test out the oil first to make sure it’s comfortable on your skin, then add Ocotea to skin care products like a favorite moisturizer or lotion. Boost a scalp massage by rubbing a few drops onto your scalp to help your healthy, shiny hair feel fresher than ever. Home massage- What else is Ocotea essential oil used for? A dreamy, at-home massage! Level up your relaxing massage by adding this essential oil to your next session. Its warm, cinnamon scent will make a few minutes of self-care after a long day even more satisfying. Mix Ocotea with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or one of our other massage oils and let the soothing aroma surround you as you tend to tired muscles. Healthy habits- Want to care for your body but not sure where to start? Find some inspiration with Slique®. Ocotea is one of the main ingredients in our delicious, comforting Slique Tea, which also features cocoa powder and oolong for a healthy brew to begin the morning. That means you can get Ocotea essential oil benefits at the start of every day while making mindful choices about your health. Discover more- Wondering what other products contain Ocotea essential oil? Your newfound fave is featured in some other must-try blends. Explore One Heart™ essential oil blend, Stress Away™ essential oil blend, and Transformation™ essential oil blend for more of Ocotea’s warm, cinnamon scent. Essential oils and kids are a hotly debated topic. Mommy groups and discussion threads get pretty heated when it comes to essential oils and kids.
While aromatherapy is lovely for the entire family, there are a few guidelines you should follow when considering using essential oils around your kids and babies. At Sha Faun Enterprises, we use Young Living essential oils in our everyday lives, but we do keep certain oils put up and away from our little ones. Here are a few tips and tricks on using essential oils around your little ones and a few things NOT to do. Stick with "kid-safe" oils: Certain essential oils are not safe for use around kids. "Hot" oils like cinnamon, clove, oregano, and thyme aren't safe for kids because their little bodies can't handle the strength of these oils. Here are a few of our favorite kid-friendly oils:
Always Dilute and Perform a Patch Test: Our little ones have sensitive little bodies. So anytime you are trying a new essential oil with your kids, you should ALWAYS dilute it in a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil. You should also try a patch test first to make sure their skin can handle the essential oil. Even during bath time, you should dilute your baby's oils in a carrier oil first. How to Perform a Patch Test:
Patch tests help you determine which kid-friendly oils you can use in your little one's sleepy time rollers and bath bubbles without worrying about a reaction. When using essential oils on your little ones, be sure not to put any oils on their hands or wrists where they can easily rub in in their eyes. We love using a kid-friendly roller on the bottoms of the feet and then putting some cotton socks over their feet. How to use essential oils with your little ones: Essential oils are excellent for calming our little ones down for a good night's sleep, soothing boo-boos, and much more. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use essential oils with our kids at Sha-Faun Enterprises. Sha-Faun's favorite essential oil uses for little ones:
We have one last word of caution with essential oils and your little ones. Many citrus oils are photosensitive oils that can increase your chances of sunburn while in the sun. So be careful with these types of oils if your little one plans to play in the sun. For more ways to use essential oils with your little ones, start your Young Living essential oil journey today! Freshen up your cleaning routine with the power of Thieves®.
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While we love long, relaxing bubble baths, facials, and at-home spa days for self-care, you don’t always have time to treat yourself like the royalty you are. Great news: These simple essential oil ideas can be tucked into your day for a pearl of self-care during a busy week. Try to schedule a few minutes of each activity so you can nourish your body, mind, and spirit a little each day. Soon you’ll be flourishing!
Screen freedom: Clear your mind from meaningless scrolling by cutting out some screen time. Give your phone (and yourself!) a break by exchanging 15 minutes of social media time with journaling or meditation. Diffuse Motivation™ essential oil blend or try one of these blends for empowerment while you unplug and find a moment of freedom from the news cycle. Get outside: Fresh air, sunshine, and the chance to see cute wildlife are all good reasons to spend time in nature. Get the benefits of the outdoors by giving yourself a few minutes of outside time each day for some easy, breezy self-care. Whether it’s going for a walk, eating breakfast on the patio, or playing tag with your kids, you won’t regret your time spent in the sunshine! Love the outdoors? Grab some Citronella essential oil to keep annoyances away. Build yourself up: Create your own motivation toolkit! Be your own best motivator with a pump-up playlist and go-to essential oil. We love Peppermint essential oil for a pick-me-up scent or Highest Potential™ essential oil blend for an inspiring aroma. Give grace: Show yourself some grace when things don’t go the way you want. Life can be unexpected, and we may not always live up to our own expectations. After a less-then-stellar day, give yourself some self- care by being gentle with yourself. Check out this list for all the ways you can give yourself grace every day. Bring the attitude: Create a gratitude journal to develop a positive attitude. Studies have shown that listing three good things that happened at the end of each day can decrease feelings of burnout. At bedtime, diffuse Lavender essential oil or swipe on some Tranquil™ Roll-On and write down three things you’re grateful for and fall asleep on a high note. Spa it up: Make your own sugar scrub. A quick and easy DIY that can turn an evening bath into a dreamy soak is just what you need after a long day. The best part is that scrubs are easy to make and customize, so you can make it your way!
YL tip: When it comes to body scrubs and bath bombs, we love the soothing scents of Cedarwood or Ylang Ylang essential oils. If you really want to indulge, we recommend a little Rose. Spring is almost over, and summer is right around the corner. After spending a LONG year indoors, it's time to get summer ready using Sha Faun's favorite essential oils!
That's right! You read that correctly. Young Living essential oils can help you clean up not just indoors but outdoors too! After the year we've all had, it's time to get some fresh air and enjoy some family meals outdoors using your grill. After being in storage all winter, your grill needs some TLC. Essential oils are great for sprucing up your grill and patio to get ready for grilling season. Here are a few of Sha Faun Enterprises' favorite grill hacks using essential oils! Freshen up your patio cushions using essential oils! Unless you live in a warm climate, your patio cushions probably spend several months collecting dust in storage. Create this DIY cushion spray using your favorite Young Living essential oils to get your patio furniture ready and smelling amazing. DIY cushion Spray: Supplies Needed:
Directions: In your spray bottle, combine the rubbing alcohol, distilled water, and essential oils. Spray your cushions liberally with your cushion spray and allow them to air dry. You can use any essential oils that you love. We chose lavender and rosemary for their fantastic scent and their ability to keep mosquitos away from your patio! Clean Your Grill Using Essential Oils Food and grime stuck on your grill pose a challenge for even the most seasoned grilled masters. Did you know that essential oils can help you with that problem? Don't let that stuck on grime char your next meal. At Sha Faun, we use this grill cleaner to keep our grills clean all season long. Supplies Needed:
Combine the above ingredients into your spray bottle. You're looking for a slightly thicker texture, so don't add too much vinegar. To clean your grill, spray your grill with this DIY grill cleaner and let it sit for 30 minutes. Using your grill brush or a sponge, scrub your grill clean. The essential oils help break down grime and charred food bits, creating a clean grilling surface for your next meal. Keep Bugs Away with Essential Oils: Essential oils are fantastic for cleaning indoors and out. Sometimes our beautiful summer evenings can be ruined by those pesky bugs that buzz in our ears and ruin the summer vibe. Essential oils are excellent for keep those bugs away from you and your guests. Here is a list of essential oils that are great for helping keep the bugs away from your patio this grilling season.
Let Sha-Faun Enterprises show you more ways to use essential oils inside and outside your home by starting your Young Living Essential oil journey today! |
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