Here in Minnesota, it's hard to believe that the school year is just around the corner! 📚 The kids will soon be diving back into their routines, and it means life is about to become even busier.
For us moms, there's so much to manage—preparing school lunches, assisting with homework, maybe advancing our careers, and ensuring the household runs smoothly. It's a lot to handle and can feel overwhelming at times. Thankfully, I've found some amazing natural solutions that have been a game changer for our family, particularly in easing stress and anxious feelings. 🌿✨
Let's start by discussing focus and immune support. With our kids returning to school, keeping their immune systems robust is key to minimizing sick days. Imagine significantly reducing those sick days at home—it's entirely possible, and I'm excited to share our top strategies for achieving this!
Even if you don’t have kids in school, don't click away just yet. The tips I'm sharing will help you stay focused at work, manage daily stress, and address various challenges with grace! Whether you’re running a household, balancing a job, or striving to keep it all organized, these solutions are perfect for you too.
So, without further ado, here are our top 5 must-have essential oils to kick off a successful school year!
**1. Thieves® Essential Oil Blend**
When it comes to supporting a healthy home and immune system, Thieves® is a trusted favorite. Its powerful blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary essential oils is perfect for creating a welcoming environment. Diffuse this blend in your home to purify the air, or put a drop on the bottom of your children's feet before they head to school.
**2. Peppermint Essential Oil**
Perfect for helping your child (or yourself!) power through long study sessions, peppermint essential oil is known for its invigorating and refreshing properties. A whiff of peppermint can help enhance focus and concentration, making it a must-have for study-time. Simply diffuse it in your study space, or apply a drop topically to the temples for a quick mental boost.
**3. Lavender Essential Oil**
Back-to-school time can be a bit hectic, and that's where lavender essential oil comes in. Its calming and soothing aroma is perfect for unwinding after a busy day. Diffuse lavender in the evenings to create a serene bedtime routine that promotes restful sleep, ensuring everyone in the household can recharge and feel their best the next day.
**4. Lemon Essential Oil**
Lemon essential oil is another versatile staple that can help create a vibrant and clean-scented environment. Not only does it uplift the mood with its bright aroma, but it's also fantastic for making homemade cleaning solutions. Simply add a few drops to a spray bottle filled with water for a natural, refreshing cleaner to tackle those spaces where your kids do their homework.
**5. KidScents® GeneYus™
For the little scholars in your life, the KidScents® GeneYus™ blend is designed specifically to support focus and concentration. Formulated with a proprietary blend of essential oils, including sacred frankincense and cedarwood, this blend can be diffused during study sessions or applied topically to enhance mental clarity and support their learning efforts.
Incorporating essential oils into your back-to-school routine can enhance your family's wellness journey. Embrace the power of nature and create an environment that promotes focus, relaxation, and overall well-being. Try these essential oils and experience the difference they can make this school year!
Which essential oil or blend is your family's go-to for the school season? Share your experiences in the comments below!
Unlock the revitalizing power of Young Living Lemon Essential Oil and discover how this citrus marvel can transform your daily routine. Renowned for its purity and uplifting aroma, this essential oil is not only a mood enhancer but also a natural cleaning powerhouse, offering endless benefits for your home and mind. Whether you're seeking a burst of energy during an early morning or need to keep your focus sharp at night, the zesty scent of lemon is the perfect companion. The blog post dives into multiple ways to integrate the oil into your life, from energizing DIY air fresheners to skin-brightening routines. With just a few drops, you can refresh your space and elevate your wellness journey. Engage with the refreshing world of lemon essential oil and bring a slice of sunshine into every corner of your life. Reach out to explore how this citrus sensation can invigorate and uplift your lifestyle!
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All About Lemon Essential Oil, Part 2 of 2
Using in Your Cleaning Routine
Did you know Lemon essential oil can give you a fresh pillowcase, and a sparkling clean microwave? If commercial cleaners had a popularity contest, lemon-scented products would win the gold. Unfortunately, those products are filled with harsh chemicals. Replacing your harsh chemical laden cleaners with products and homemade solutions using Lemon and other essential oils can help protect the health of you and your family. When it comes to cleaning your home naturally, Lemon essential oil and other natural cleaners are the best way to clean. Check out these awesome ways to use essential oils to clean your house. Not only are you protecting your health by swapping out harsh chemical laden cleaners, but you are supporting your body with health supporting benefits as well.
• Use 1-2 drops of Lemon essential oil to remove gum in your child’s hair?• Discover your resident artist has left crayon drawings all over the bedroom wall? A little Lemon essential oil goes a long way in creating a clean slate!
• Sticky tree sap on your clothes from that relaxing hike in the woods? Work a drop of Lemon essential oil into that sticky spot.
• Fight oil with oil! Create a mix of Lemon essential oil and vinegar. Mix 20 drops with 1 cup white vinegar in a 16-ounce spray bottle and fill to the top with water. Spray those sticky surfaces and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
• Lemon essential oil is one of the main ingredients in Thieves® Household Cleaner. Use it to get every part of your home sparkling. This highly concentrated cleaner is free of harsh chemicals and is the most economical way to safely clean.
• Do you love your stainless-steel appliances, but are unhappy with the fingerprints? Clear the fingerprints off with 1-3 drops on a damp rag and buff until it sparkles.
• Tackle that smelly drain or garbage disposal without any bleach or other harsh chemicals: First dump baking soda down the drain, then vinegar, rinsing it all down with water, and finish by putting 5 drops Lemon essential oil down the disposal for a bright, fresh kitchen. Add Tea Tree essential oil if you need extra odor-fighting power.
• Keep the inside of your fridge as lemon-fresh as the rest of your kitchen: Add 10 drops Lemon essential oil to a box of baking soda and store it in the fridge for a bright boost.• Freshness for the garbage can: Add 2 drops of Lemon or Peppermint essential oil on a cotton ball and stash it in the bottom of your trash can.
• Making a DIY scrub is as simple as 1, 2, 3: Mix together 3 drops Lemon, ½ cup baking soda, and enough water to make a thick paste.
• Sticky label residue? Simply rub a drop or two of Lemon essential oil into the residue until it dissolves and then wipe with a rag. One drop is all you need for most applications; it goes a long way.
• Refresh the inside of your microwave. Combine ½ cup water, ½ cup vinegar, and 5 drops Lemon essential
oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture for 3-5 minutes and easily wipe away any stuck-on grime.
• Add a few drops of a clean, fresh essential oil such as Lemon or Purification® to your toilet paper roll. Whenever someone uses it, the aroma will naturally disperse.
• Make your own clothes spray using Castile soap, water, glycerin, and Lemon essential oil. Join the Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 1 for more details.
• Forgotten laundry in the wash? Keep Tea Tree or Lemon essential oils nearby to save the day and refresh that stinky load. Simply add 2 drops of either oil to your detergent and run the washer again.
• Sticky tree sap on your clothes from that relaxing hike in the woods? Work a drop of Lemon essential oil into that sticky spot.
• Fight oil with oil! Create a mix of Lemon essential oil and vinegar. Mix 20 drops with 1 cup white vinegar in a 16-ounce spray bottle and fill to the top with water. Spray those sticky surfaces and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
• Lemon essential oil is one of the main ingredients in Thieves® Household Cleaner. Use it to get every part of your home sparkling. This highly concentrated cleaner is free of harsh chemicals and is the most economical way to safely clean.
• Do you love your stainless-steel appliances, but are unhappy with the fingerprints? Clear the fingerprints off with 1-3 drops on a damp rag and buff until it sparkles.
• Tackle that smelly drain or garbage disposal without any bleach or other harsh chemicals: First dump baking soda down the drain, then vinegar, rinsing it all down with water, and finish by putting 5 drops Lemon essential oil down the disposal for a bright, fresh kitchen. Add Tea Tree essential oil if you need extra odor-fighting power.
• Keep the inside of your fridge as lemon-fresh as the rest of your kitchen: Add 10 drops Lemon essential oil to a box of baking soda and store it in the fridge for a bright boost.• Freshness for the garbage can: Add 2 drops of Lemon or Peppermint essential oil on a cotton ball and stash it in the bottom of your trash can.
• Making a DIY scrub is as simple as 1, 2, 3: Mix together 3 drops Lemon, ½ cup baking soda, and enough water to make a thick paste.
• Sticky label residue? Simply rub a drop or two of Lemon essential oil into the residue until it dissolves and then wipe with a rag. One drop is all you need for most applications; it goes a long way.
• Refresh the inside of your microwave. Combine ½ cup water, ½ cup vinegar, and 5 drops Lemon essential
oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture for 3-5 minutes and easily wipe away any stuck-on grime.• Add a few drops of a clean, fresh essential oil such as Lemon or Purification® to your toilet paper roll. Whenever someone uses it, the aroma will naturally disperse.
• Make your own clothes spray using Castile soap, water, glycerin, and Lemon essential oil. Join the Facebook Live on Tuesday, October 1 for more details.
• Forgotten laundry in the wash? Keep Tea Tree or Lemon essential oils nearby to save the day and refresh that stinky load. Simply add 2 drops of either oil to your detergent and run the washer again.
Internal Uses
A bottle of Lemon Vitality™ essential oil contains the same high-quality oil as a regular bottle of Lemon essential oil. It just comes with a white label with instructions and nutritional labeling for internal usage. Once Lemon Vitality™ is in your kitchen with its zesty taste, and a lot of citrusy goodness you’ll be reaching for it on a regular basis. Lemon essential oil is the perfect spice cabinet sidekick, whether you’re sipping or sautéing.
• Add Lemon Vitality™ to a tall glass of cold water for a fresh, antioxidant-infused drink to start your day or as a midday pick-me-up. Better yet, add 2–3 drops of Lemon Vitality™ to your glass or stainless steel water bottle before leaving the house.*
• Add 1–2 drops to a vegetarian gel capsule and take it daily to support a healthy immune and circulatory system.* FYI: Make several in advance and store in your freezer.
• Blend a drop in pancake and waffle batter. Top with fresh fruit for a healthful breakfast that tastes like lemon-poppy seed cake.
• Use Lemon Vitality™ to create custom vinaigrettes or marinades to add a bright taste to salads or grilled meat and vegetables.
• Experiment with adding it to baked goods, homemade preserves, and other treats.
• Convince your kids to eat the sliced apples in their school lunch by tossing them in 2 drops of Lemon Vitality™ essential oil. It provides powerful antioxidants and will also help keep those vitamin-packed wedges from turning brown.*
• Boost your motivation and your morning smoothie with a drop each of Lemon Vitality™ and Grapefruit Vitality™. This dynamic duo supports your immune system and may help support your weight-loss regimen.*
• Add one drop of Lemon Vitality™ to hot or iced tea for an extra-tasty tang.
• Add 1–2 drops to a vegetarian gel capsule and take it daily to support a healthy immune and circulatory system.* FYI: Make several in advance and store in your freezer.
• Blend a drop in pancake and waffle batter. Top with fresh fruit for a healthful breakfast that tastes like lemon-poppy seed cake.
• Use Lemon Vitality™ to create custom vinaigrettes or marinades to add a bright taste to salads or grilled meat and vegetables.
• Experiment with adding it to baked goods, homemade preserves, and other treats.
• Convince your kids to eat the sliced apples in their school lunch by tossing them in 2 drops of Lemon Vitality™ essential oil. It provides powerful antioxidants and will also help keep those vitamin-packed wedges from turning brown.*
• Boost your motivation and your morning smoothie with a drop each of Lemon Vitality™ and Grapefruit Vitality™. This dynamic duo supports your immune system and may help support your weight-loss regimen.*
• Add one drop of Lemon Vitality™ to hot or iced tea for an extra-tasty tang.
Lemon essential oil Superpowers:
• Helps reduce the appearance of aging for a youthful complexion when used with your nighttime skin care routine**
• Cleansing and refreshing
• Lemon Vitality™: Supports the immune system*
• Cleansing and refreshing
• Lemon Vitality™: Supports the immune system*
Benefits
• Provides an invigorating citrus flavor
• Has antioxidant properties*
• Supports the immune system*
• Provides circulatory support*
• Contains cleansing properties*
• Has antioxidant properties*
• Supports the immune system*
• Provides circulatory support*
• Contains cleansing properties*
Naturally Occurring Properties of Young Living Lemon Essential Oil
• Limonene
• Gamma-terpinene
• Beta-pinene• Alpha-pinene• Sabinene
• Gamma-terpinene
• Beta-pinene• Alpha-pinene• Sabinene
Cautions
Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from eyes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health care professional prior to use. Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after topically applying to exposed skin.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
There is so much awesome lemony information that "All About Lemon essential oil" has been broken into 2 parts.
Young Living Lemon essential oil is Cold pressed from the rinds of citrus limon fruit and is often used for its fresh and joyful aroma. From the kitchen, to the bathroom and even the bedroom , Lemon essential oil can be counted on for a multitude of uses. You may want to have more than one bottle on hand.
Topical Uses
Since Young Living lemon essential oil may benefit the healthy appearance of skin and hair, it definitely has a place with your personal care products. As this oil is photosensitive, remember to use Lemon essential oil on your skin only at night or wait at least 12 hours before heading outdoors.
• Make Lemon a part of your nighttime beauty routine by mixing 1–2 drops with your favorite beauty products. It may reduce the appearance of aging for a youthful complexion*.
• Rejuvenate and refresh your face with a DIY face mask: 1 teaspoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon honey, plus 1 drop Lemon oil. Apply and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
• Do you need a little more spring in your step? Dilute Lemon essential oil
with a carrier oil and dab it on your wrist.
• Apply a few drops to your hair to remove gum. Sticky hair beware!
• Add to conditioner or DIY hair masks to bring out hair’s natural shine.
• Make Lemon a part of your nighttime beauty routine by mixing 1–2 drops with your favorite beauty products. It may reduce the appearance of aging for a youthful complexion*.
• Rejuvenate and refresh your face with a DIY face mask: 1 teaspoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon honey, plus 1 drop Lemon oil. Apply and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
• Do you need a little more spring in your step? Dilute Lemon essential oil
with a carrier oil and dab it on your wrist.• Apply a few drops to your hair to remove gum. Sticky hair beware!
• Add to conditioner or DIY hair masks to bring out hair’s natural shine.
Aromatic
Whether you’re tackling traffic or battling bad odors , look on the bright side by surrounding yourself with Lemon essential oil's stimulating aroma.
• Diffuse it at work or school for a bright aroma that creates a sense of focus and motivation.
• Fill the kitchen with a dose of Lemon’s familiar aroma to take clean to a whole new level, by adding a few drops to your floor, window, or surface cleaning solutions.
• Do those cooking odors in the kitchen overstay their welcome? Diffuse Lemon essential oil.
• Get rid of those stinky smells by placing a Lemon-infused cotton ball in the refrigerator, bathroom drawer, or trash can.
• Add Lemon essential oil to your car vent diffuser (cotton ball or card stock clipped to the vent) to create a more cheerful traveling environment.
• Take advantage of energizing aroma of Peppermint and Lemon essential oils when you need an aromatic pick-me up. Add a drop of each to 8 drops of your favorite carrier oil. Apply as wanted to your temples or behind your ears.
• Having a rough or gloomy day? After you add a few drops of Lemon essential oil to your diffuser, pause and inhale slowly and deeply. A fresh, cheery aroma fills your senses. You may feel your spirits rise, and you’re able to greet the rest of the day with a smile.
• Take advantage of it’s refreshing, and revitalizing aroma as part of your bedtime routine. Instead of diffusing something sleepy, prep your diffuser with 2-4 drops of the following blend! When you’re tempted to hit the snooze button, turn your diffuser on instead.
• Diffuse it at work or school for a bright aroma that creates a sense of focus and motivation.
• Fill the kitchen with a dose of Lemon’s familiar aroma to take clean to a whole new level, by adding a few drops to your floor, window, or surface cleaning solutions.
• Do those cooking odors in the kitchen overstay their welcome? Diffuse Lemon essential oil.
• Get rid of those stinky smells by placing a Lemon-infused cotton ball in the refrigerator, bathroom drawer, or trash can.
• Add Lemon essential oil to your car vent diffuser (cotton ball or card stock clipped to the vent) to create a more cheerful traveling environment.
• Take advantage of energizing aroma of Peppermint and Lemon essential oils when you need an aromatic pick-me up. Add a drop of each to 8 drops of your favorite carrier oil. Apply as wanted to your temples or behind your ears.
• Having a rough or gloomy day? After you add a few drops of Lemon essential oil to your diffuser, pause and inhale slowly and deeply. A fresh, cheery aroma fills your senses. You may feel your spirits rise, and you’re able to greet the rest of the day with a smile.
• Take advantage of it’s refreshing, and revitalizing aroma as part of your bedtime routine. Instead of diffusing something sleepy, prep your diffuser with 2-4 drops of the following blend! When you’re tempted to hit the snooze button, turn your diffuser on instead.
Rise & Shine Diffuser Blend
3 drops Young Living Lemon essential oil
3 drops Young Livig Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend
4 drops Young Living Peppermint essential oil
3 drops Young Living Lemon essential oil
3 drops Young Livig Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend
4 drops Young Living Peppermint essential oil
We will continue with part 2 in two weeks by covering internal uses, cleaning with Lemon essential oil, Its benefits, key constituents, cautions.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Lemon (Citrus limon) has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting. The lemon itself is native to Asia, grown from a small, evergreen tree. Lemon essential oil contains 59-73% D-Limonene. It is deligtfully refreshing in wa
ter and may be beneficial for the skin. Lemon may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods. The Young Living Vitality line was made especially for this purpose and just received the Non-GMO verification! Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons. Jean Valnet, MD estimated that it takes 3,000 lemons to produce one kilo of oil. In his book, The Practice of Aromatherapy, Valnet wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system.*
ter and may be beneficial for the skin. Lemon may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods. The Young Living Vitality line was made especially for this purpose and just received the Non-GMO verification! Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons. Jean Valnet, MD estimated that it takes 3,000 lemons to produce one kilo of oil. In his book, The Practice of Aromatherapy, Valnet wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system.*General detox: Add a few drops to a glass of water and drink the first thing in the morning. What a great way to wake up your digestive system. Because citrus oils digest petrochemicals, remember to always use Lemon essential oil in a GLASS or stainless steel cup or you may end up drinking plastic with your water. Lemon Vitality essential oil also supports healthy Ph levels in your digestive system and the rest of your body.
rning. What a great way to wake up your digestive system. Because citrus oils digest petrochemicals, remember to always use Lemon essential oil in a GLASS or stainless steel cup or you may end up drinking plastic with your water. Lemon Vitality essential oil also supports healthy Ph levels in your digestive system and the rest of your body.Need some motivation for your workout? Add a drop or two of Lemon Vitality essential oil to a glass of water or diffuse while you are working out. Citrus Oils, including Lemon may help you get started in your work-out by helping you feel rejuvenated, refreshed, and energized. 
Soccer mom car smell: Attach a piece of cotton, felt or small close pin to your vent and add a drop of Lemon and Grapefruit essential oil to the material of choice. Purification or Citrus Fresh essential oil blends are other good choices.
Refrigerator and microwave cleaner: That old stale smell and your dried, stuck on food will soon be replaced with the fresh scent of lemon when you use this awesome recipe.
Avoid harsh chemicals when cleaning: Cleaning the house often times means using harsh chemicals which can be absorbed through the skin as well as can be in the air we breathe. Replace those harsh chemicals with a couple of DIY recipes which are great for cleaning the bathroom and kitchen, including glass.
Lemon in your diffuser: Diffusing Lemon essential oil is a great way to freshen the air in a room as well as lift your spirits with its great refreshing, and revitalizing scent. Just to change things up a bit instead of just diffusing lemon every time the air in the room needs a little "pick me up", diffuse one of these recipes instead.
Spring-time health & wellness: With all the extra pollen floating in the air this time of year, our respiratory system may need some extra support. This roll-on recipe can become quite handy to have around.
A sticky solution: Lemon essential oil may be a good solution to getting that price tag or bumper sticker removed from an unwanted location without the use of harsh chemicals. Place a drop on a paper towel or rag and rub area.Oops! Forgot the laundry in the washer again: Add a few drops of Lemon essential oil in the rinse to prevent the stale wet clothes order.
Lemon essential oil supports general detox, the immune & cardiovascular system, the digestive system, and the nerves & emotions. It may also be cleansing to the air and our household.
Share your compliant uses for Lemon essential oil.
Kim for Cherished Vitality
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Avoid using on infants and very small children. Avoid using on skin exposed to direct sunlight or UV rays.
