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!
• Apply Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
• This popular essential oil soothes and nourishes all skin types and is easy to incorporate into your skin care regimen every day. Add a few drops to lotions, shampoos, and skin care products for a classic aroma and more youthful complexion.
• Unwind in the evening with a calming, Lavender-infused neck or back massage.
• Use Lavender as part of a bedtime routine by rubbing it on the bottoms of your feet.
• Add it to a carrier oil and apply topically to soothe the skin after a day in the sun.
Young Living Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering top of the plant and has a scent that’s a blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. It’s popularity has made it a favorite choice for soaps, fresheners, and beauty products. Lavender essential oil isn’t just a favorite because of its classic scent—it’s also highly versatile. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life. It is the perfect first oil to have in your collection and is a must have for every home.
Topical Uses
• Apply Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
• This popular essential oil soothes and nourishes all skin types and is easy to incorporate into your skin care regimen every day. Add a few drops to lotions, shampoos, and skin care products for a classic aroma and more youthful complexion.
• Unwind in the evening with a calming, Lavender-infused neck or back massage.
• Use Lavender as part of a bedtime routine by rubbing it on the bottoms of your feet.
• Add it to a carrier oil and apply topically to soothe the skin after a day in the sun.
Aromatic Uses
• Diffuse(1) up to 1 hour 3 times daily. Getting a good night’s sleep is a great start to the next day. Diffuse in the bedroom for a soothing space that may promote sleep. Or Infuse the nursery with the gentle floral scent during nap time for a welcoming and restful environment that sets your little one up for sweet dreams.
• Add 4 drops of Lavender and 1 cup of Epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment or combine with other pleasurable scents such as Eucalyptus, Bergamot, or Cedarwood.
Benefits
• Promotes feelings of calm and fights occasional nervous tension
• Has balancing properties that calm the mind and body
• Cleanses and soothes minor skin irritations
• Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes
• Supports aging skin
Naturally Occurring Properties of Young Living Lavender Essential Oil
• linalyl acetate
• linalool
• ocimene
CAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.
Kim
Kim
Young Living Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering top of the plant and has a scent that’s a blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. It’s popularity has made it a favorite choice for soaps, fresheners, and beauty products. Lavender essential oil isn’t just a favorite because of its classic scent—it’s also highly versatile. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life. It is the perfect first oil to have in your collection and is a must have for every home.
Topical Uses
• Apply Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
• This popular essential oil soothes and nourishes all skin types and is easy to incorporate into your skin care regimen every day. Add a few drops to lotions, shampoos, and skin care products for a classic aroma and more youthful complexion.
• Unwind in the evening with a calming, Lavender-infused neck or back massage.
• Use Lavender as part of a bedtime routine by rubbing it on the bottoms of your feet.
• Add it to a carrier oil and apply topically to soothe the skin after a day in the sun.
Aromatic Uses
• Diffuse(1) up to 1 hour 3 times daily. Getting a good night’s sleep is a great start to the next day. Diffuse in the bedroom for a soothing space that may promote sleep. Or Infuse the nursery with the gentle floral scent during nap time for a welcoming and restful environment that sets your little one up for sweet dreams.
• Add 4 drops of Lavender and 1 cup of Epsom salt to a bath to create a relaxing environment or combine with other pleasurable scents such as Eucalyptus, Bergamot, or Cedarwood.
Benefits
• Promotes feelings of calm and fights occasional nervous tension
• Has balancing properties that calm the mind and body
• Cleanses and soothes minor skin irritations
• Can be soothing to the skin after a day in the sun
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes
• Supports aging skin
Naturally Occurring Properties of Young Living Lavender Essential Oil
• linalyl acetate
• linalool
• ocimene
CAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.
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Helping our children and grandchildren thrive during the school year is what every parent and grandparent hopes to do. Here are some essential oil suggestions that may help them thrive instead of just surviving this year. Click on the bold green links for more information.
Essential Oils for Emotional Support
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Getting ready for the new school year can be both exciting and stressful. Diffusing Joy or wearing topically over your heart may lighten your spirit and help you enjoy the rest of those summer days. Do you still have a few more hectic back to school shopping trips left? Try a drop of StressAway on the wrists and temples to add a little calmness to the activity.
Emotions can get in the way of getting the most out of the school day. Here are a few essential oils to help with emotional stability. Apply a drop of StressAway and Frankincense to promote calmness and feelings of control over your day.
Do you know someone who is nervous about the first day of school? Do you have a big test or presentation today? Try a drop of Valor on the back of the neck or over the heart. The oils contained in Valor were specifically selected for their unique aromatic and topical benefits. It's spicy, sweet, positive aroma inspires confidence and courage.
Another oil to have in your back to school kit is White Angelica*. A couple of the oils contained in this blend are Melissa and Bergamot. It may promote feelings of protection and security when diffused, and can be used to guard against negative energy.
Balance with Valor & protect with White Angelica
Great Oils to Sleep On
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A good night's rest makes for a better day at school.
Lavender is the oil of relaxation and is nick named the Multi Tool because of it's many uses, has a fresh, clean, comforting and calming scent. It supports many of the body's systems including the respiratory, nervous, glandular, cardiovascular, and the skin. My favorite way to use lavender is on the bottom of my feet and or on the back of my neck during my bedtime routine.
Cedarwood's woodsy aroma is relaxing. For nighttime use put equal drops of Lavender and Cedarwood on the bottom of your feet or in a diffuser. A added bonus for using Cedarwood is that it may support healthy looking skin.
School Time Focus
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The same oils, including Frankincense, that help us relax may also help us focus as they may clear the mind helping to focus on the current task at hand. The heavy, smokey, earthy fragrance of Vetiver has patchouli and lemon like undertones. Vetiver has balancing properties that can help to calm and tackle everyday life scenarios. Many families love using Vetiver on their children with emotional challenges. Click here for a great Focus roll-on recipe that can be used before school, can be sent to school with your child, or used during homework as well. You may want to make up a recipe for yourself as well because everyone knows that adults sometimes need help focusing as well.
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Here's to your child thriving in school this year, not just surviving.
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