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DIY Essential Oil Room Spray

Laura — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:09:00 +0000

This DIY essential oil room spray will freshen any space. I keep bottles of diy room spray in the bathroom, living room, etc.

Did you know that most conventional room freshening sprays on the market contain toxic ingredients? This is why I started making our own DIY essential oil room spray.

The products that we think are simply making our home smell good, are actually negatively effecting our health.

Most room sprays contain chemicals and fragrances that contain known carcinogens (substances that cause cancer), endocrine disruptors (chemicals that mimic hormones and can lead to many problems such as fertility issues), and neurotoxins (which affect brain activity and can cause headaches & more).

This is why I started making my own diy essential oil room spray. It’s made of plant-based and naturally derived ingredients, and freshens the air in your home without toxins or harmful ingredients.

Why Essential Oil Room Spray?

Essential oils are concentrated extracts harvested from nature. They are distilled and cold pressed from plants, herbs, and trees. These pure oils are natural and contain powerful, concentrated health and wellness benefits.

This means, that this essential oil room spray actually benefits your health, instead of harms it. Use different blends of oils based on your desired purpose. This diy room spray can calm stress, purify the air, help you sleep, etc.

To purchase essential oils to make this diy room spray, please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

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Yield: 4 oz Room Spray

DIY Essential Oil Room Spray

This DIY essential oil room spray will freshen any space. I keep bottles of diy room spray in the bathroom, living room, etc.

Prep Time 3 minutes

Active Time 2 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

Tools

Instructions

Gather the materials.
Add 10 drops of each of the essential oils of your choosing (my favorite mixture is vanilla, stress away and lavender), to a 4 oz glass bottle.
Add 1 TBS witch hazel to the glass bottle.
Fill the bottle the rest of the way with water.
Optional, use an embossing label maker to make a label and apply it to your bottle.
Shake the bottle before using to spray in the air in your home to freshen any room. We use it in the kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, etc.

Notes

Use 30 drops of essential oil in this room spray. You can choose your favorite combinations for different times of the year. We love using lemon and geranium in the summer, Christmas spirit in December, Cinnamon in the fall, etc.
I recommend using a dark glass bottle (not clear) to protect the cleaner from sunlight damage.
You can make a larger portion in an 8oz bottle, simply double the amount of essential oils and witch hazel.

To purchase Young Living oils please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

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Essential Oil Resources

Getting Started with Essential Oils
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
How to make essential oil roller recipes.
Non-toxic cleaning products: Thieves All-Purpose Cleaner & Thieves Cleaning Paste.

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Thieves Cleaning Paste

Laura — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 20:46:00 +0000

This thieves cleaning paste is an affordable, homemade, non-toxic, recipe that removes tough grime, grease and even rust. It’s a non-toxic replacement for harsh cleaners like bar keepers friend.

We have a white sink and I cook and bake all the time – which means that it’s fairly difficult to keep it sparkly clean.

The cleaner I used to use to get rid of marks and grime on our sink was highly volatile. I couldn’t even handle it with bare hands without drying them.

So, I created this non-toxic thieves cleaning paste that removes tough grease, grime and even rust. I use it on our sinks, in our bathroom, stove, etc.

I put it to the ultimate test by using it to remove rust from our stainless steal sink in the homeschool room. One of my kids left paint brushes in the sink for weeks, which left me with rust stains.

The stains were there for almost two months, and even my cleaner couldn’t remove them. So I took out my thieves cleaning paste and it removed every bit of the rust completely. That was when I knew I had created something amazing.

It is also gentle on the skin while being tough on rust and grease. I can use it with my bare hands and not worry about destroying my skin!

Check out my “How To” guide below to learn how to make Thieves cleaning paste to use in your home!

The Thieves Difference

I use Thieves to clean just about every surface in my home (check out this All-Purpose Thieves Cleaner Spray). I love it because it’s made with thieves essential oil, which is a blend of clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon, and eucalyptus. All of which are some of the best oils for cleaning. Thieves is:

Non- toxic
Phthalate-free.
Fragrance free.
Made with biodegradable ingredients derived from plant starch, coconuts, etc.

I use one bottle of Thieves concentrate to make many different cleaning supplies. I use them every day, including this thieves cleaning paste.

To purchase thieves, please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

Check out this post: getting started with essential oils.

Yield: 8 oz cleaning paste

How to Make Thieves Cleaning Paste

This thieves cleaner is an affordable, homemade, non-toxic, all-purpose cleaning spray that really works. Learn how to make this thieves household cleaner!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 5 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

1 cup Baking Soda
2 Tablespoons Thieves Cleaner Concentrate
2 Tablespoons Thieves Dish Soap
6 drops lemon essential oil
6 drops thieves essential oil
1-2 TBS water (as needed)
8oz glass jar with lid

Tools

Instructions

Gather the materials.
Measure 1 cup baking soda into a medium (at least 4-cup) measuring bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons thieves cleaner concentrate.
Then add 2 tablespoons thieves dish soap.
Carefully add 6 drops lemon essential oil.
Then add 6 drops thieves essential oil.
Add 1 tablespoon water and stir all the ingredients until a thick paste forms.
If necessary, add another 1 tablespoon of water.
Transfer the ingredients to an 8 oz glass jar with a lid. If desired make and use a label to mark the jar.
To use: rub paste on dirty or stained areas such as sinks, stovetops, ovens etc. Let sit. Then use steel wool, a microfiber cloth, etc. damp with warm water to remove the grease, stains, rust, etc.

Notes

You can add up to 6 additional drops of an essential oil of your choice, if desired.

To purchase Young Living oils please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

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Thieves Cleaner (Non-Toxic Household Cleaner)

Laura — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:07:00 +0000

This thieves cleaner is an affordable, homemade, non-toxic, all-purpose cleaning spray that really works. Learn how to make this thieves household cleaner!

Did you know that many (most) household cleaners on the market contain toxic ingredients? I wasn’t aware of just how toxic the ingredients were until I started researching clean products a few years ago. What I found was disheartening.

The products that are supposed to clean our homes are actually negatively effecting our health. And when you have lots of young children who put their mouths and hands on every surface in your home, the products you use really matter.

Many contain chemicals and fragrances that contain known carcinogens (substances that cause cancer), endocrine disruptors (chemicals that mimic hormones and can lead to many problems such as fertility issues), and neurotoxins (which affect brain activity and can cause headaches & more).

This is why I started using Thieves cleaner – which is made of plant-based and naturally derived ingredients that clean without using toxic ingredients. Shop: Thieves Cleaner supplies. Check out this post: getting started with essential oils.

To purchase Thieves please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

Toxic Ingredients in Conventional Cleaning Products

Here are just four of the dozens of harmful chemicals in many cleaning products. See sources at the end of the post for more information on these chemicals.

Bleach and ammonia. Both produce toxic fumes that cause lung damage. When combined, they produce chloramine gas which can be deadly.
Phthalates. Phthalates are carcinogenic chemicals in cleaners and laundry detergents that bind chemicals and make fragrance last longer. When absorbed into the skin or inhaled they are dangerous and can affect fertility, hormone function, etc.
2-Butoxyethanol. Found in window, kitchen and multipurpose cleaners, but is not required to be listed on a product’s label. It causes sore throats when inhaled, at high levels it can also contribute to narcosis, pulmonary edema, and severe liver and kidney damage.
Formaldehyde. Found in some cleaners, is a strong neurotoxin that damages the nervous system.

The Thieves Difference

Now onto why I choose to clean my home with Thieves cleaner. It’s made with thieves essential oil, which is a blend of clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon, and eucalyptus, all of which are some of the best oils for cleaning. Thieves is:

Non- toxic
Phthalate-free.
Fragrance free.
Made with biodegradable ingredients derived from plant starch, coconuts, etc.

I use one bottle of Thieves concentrate to many many different cleaning supplies I use daily in my home, including this all-purpose thieves cleaner.

Yield: 16 oz Thieves Cleaner (All-Purpose)

How to Make Thieves Cleaner

This thieves cleaner is an affordable, homemade, non-toxic, all-purpose cleaning spray that really works. Learn how to make this thieves household cleaner!

Prep Time 3 minutes

Active Time 2 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Materials

Tools

Instructions

Gather the materials.
Add 1 capful of thieves cleaner to an empty 16 oz glass spray bottle.
Add 5 drops of your preferred essential oil (lavender, lemon, citrus fresh, pine, etc.)
Fill the bottle the rest of the way with remaining 1 cup water.
Optional, use an embossing label maker to make a label and apply it to your bottle.
Use to clean surfaces in your home including (but not limited to), countertops, sinks, light switches, appliances, etc.

Notes

*You can use 5-10 drops of essential oil in this thieves cleaner, depending on how strong you like the scent. You can also choose your favorite scent such as pine, lemon, etc. I prefer lavender.
I recommend using a dark glass bottle (not clear) to protect the cleaner from sunlight damage.

To purchase Young Living oils please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

Recommended Products

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More Essential Oil Resources:

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Sources:

Synthetic Chemical in Consumer Products Linked to Early Death

Everyday Chemicals Are Linked to Declines in Human Fertility

Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-associated Chemicals in Consumer Products

Formaldehyde Exposure Tied to Cognitive Impairment

Essential Oil Roller Blends

Laura — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 14:15:00 +0000

These essential oil roller blends are easy to make and apply whenever you need them. Learn how to make essential oil rollers and check out our favorite essential oil roller recipes.

These essential oil roller blends are easy to apply and use whenever you need them. If you’re looking for natural, non-toxic home remedies for a host of different purposes then I urge you to give essential oil rollers a try.

Essential oils are very potent and powerful (see: Essential Oil Chemistry). This is why it’s important to dilute them with a carrier oil to apply them topically on your skin.

I’ve included a basic recipe, as well as different variations of that recipe for different purposes. I will also walk through how to make essential oil rollers!

If you want to purchase oils please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

Essential Oil Rollers: what you’ll need

You really don’t need too many supplies to make essential oil rollers. I re-use and re-fill the rollers I purchase from young living, too! However, to get started here are a few products I suggest:

Roller bottles: it’s far more cost effective to make your own (or reuse old bottles).

Small funnels: I actually already had a bunch of these for cooking – so I just designated one as my carrier oil funnel.

Carrier Oils. There are many different types of oils you can use to fill rollers. However, my favorite is fractionated coconut oil (or this set that comes with bottles and a funnel). I already use coconut oil on my kids’ dry skin, so this was a no-brainer for me. You can also use jojoba oil, avocado oil, etc.

Yield: Essential Oil Rollers

Essential Oil Roller Blends

These essential oil roller blends are easy to make and apply whenever you need them. These are some of our favorite essential oil roller recipes.

Prep Time 1 minute

Active Time 1 minute

Total Time 2 minutes

Materials

Tools

Small Funnel

Instructions

Add the drops of essential oil to an empty, dark glass roller. *
Fill the roller the rest of the way with a carrier oil.
Secure the roller to the bottle.
Tightly secure the lid.
Gently shake and roll the bottle to combine.

Notes

*Oil amounts vary with your desired concentration and the age of the person/child using them.

By Age:

<1: 2-3 drops essential oils.
2-6: up to 5 drops essential oil
6-12: up to 10 drops essential oil
13 and up: up to 15 drops essential oil.

To purchase oils click here: Young Living Essential Oils and use my number: #31270904

Or shop my store: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshinehttps://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

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Disclaimer. I am not a doctor or physician and none of the information in this post is meant to serve as medical advice.

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Getting Started with Essential Oils

Laura — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:39:00 +0000

Getting Started with Essential Oils. I walk through my process of getting started with essential oils and share my favorite products/oils to help you learn how to use essential oils in your daily life!

I have slowly and surely been replacing our household products, both in and out of the kitchen, with non-toxic products.

This led me to essential oils. I was intrigued with them for ages but never had time to really learn and experience their benefits until my 6th baby was 1 year old. Then, I quickly regretted not learning sooner so all my children could have benefited from them the last 11 years!

So, I’m going to share all my oily experiences here. If you want to purchase oils please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

Science of Essential Oils

As a human being, we are always interacting with the world around us. Our bodies are affected by the substances we come into contact with as we live our lives. Wether it’s cleaning supplies, skincare products, the air we breathe etc. our environment affects our body’s health and wellbeing.

I have a degree in chemistry and taught for a few years before I had my first child. I often told my students “everything is chemistry.” The inner, inter and outer workings of our bodies are a series of organic chemical compounds reacting with each other – and essential oils operate inside that system.

The unique chemical makeup of each essential oil is what gives them the ability to affect the body’s systems. Their chemical structures determine how they are absorbed and metabolized, how they smell, and their biological activities.

Molecules in essential oils can selectively support the function of the structures inside our cells that run the processes that keep us healthy and thriving.

So, although people often dismiss essential oils as “hokey” (like my family who initially called them my potions), that is far from the truth. I was helped a great deal by this article: Essential Oil Chemistry Handbook.

Getting Started with Essential Oils

I suggest purchasing a starter kit and/or some rollers and taking the plunge. I started with two rollers (will discuss more later) and Thieves cleaning solution to help me achieve two goals: toxin-free cleaning products and pain/stress management.

Immediately I was hooked and ordered the Aria Starter Kit, as well as supplies to make my own Essential Oil Rollers (check out this post).

You don’t have to know everything about oils to immediately start reaping their benefits. I keep learning more and more every day, and hope to share my journey with you so you can enjoy toxin-free living!

To get started, here are a few of my favorite products:

Diffusers

I recommend this starter kit: Aria Starter Kit The aria diffuser is my favorite and it’s actually less expensive to buy it as a kit that comes with oils than it is to purchase it on its own!

Haven Starter kit this haven diffuser is one of my favorites too. This bundle is less expensive and a good place to start. I added my favorite oils if you want a few more than what this one comes with.

I also bought a few individual diffusers to put in many rooms in our home.

Check out this post on how to diffuse oils.

Roll on oils

One of the main experiences I had that sold me on oils was using a roller (Deep relief) for a headache. I don’t usually get headaches, but my hormones were changing and I was very stressed over some personal issues. So I had a terrible headache that stuck around for 4 days.

I tried traditional medicine and it did not relieve my symptoms. Then, a friend at my homeschool co-op rolled some oils on my head and I felt relief within minutes. Immediately, I went home and ordered a Deep Relief roller.

Roll on oils are great if you’re not interested in diffusing but just want to use them for similar situations. These two below have helped me fall and stay asleep for the first time in years.

Check out this post for essential oil roller blend recipes.

Starter Kit Oils

When I received my starter kit I felt a little overwhelmed. I suggest starting with the resources that come with the kit – including the information on the oils inside.

I also created this quick reference graphic with the main uses for the essential oils in the premium starter kit.

Oils for stress & sleep

One of the main reasons I started using essential oils was to heal my body naturally after having 6 babies. After 11 years of my body bringing new lives into this world and then nursing, my system was shot.

I knew I was very stressed and as a result, was not sleeping well at all. I had the hardest time falling asleep and staying asleep. Between neck pain and stress I just could never get comfortable or relax my mind enough to go to sleep.

Then I started diffusing and using oil rollers before bed and now I rarely have trouble falling asleep. They were the tools I needed to help me relax and get rest.

I created a bundle for stress and sleep with both oils to diffuse and to roll-on.

This haven bundle has all my favorites, too.

Non-toxic cleaning products

Non-toxic cleaning: The thieves cleaning products changed our household for the better. When you have little kids who lick every surface in the house (haha, but seriously) non-toxic cleaning products are so important.

I will create a post all about this soon!

Non-toxic wellness products

Non-toxic wellness: from toothpaste to makeup, to cold remedies, do you know what is in the products you use? They absorb through your skin (the largest organ in your body) and affect your systems.

My kids call these the “tickle oils.” They laugh so hard as I apply them to their cute little bodies.

Disclaimer. I am not a doctor or physician and none of the information in this post is meant to serve as medical advice.

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Essential Oil Diffuser Blends

Laura — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:26:00 +0000

Our favorite essential oil diffuser blends! Learn how to diffuse essential oils and enjoy some of our favorite essential oil diffuser blends.

I was a candle person for a very long time, but in my quest to rid our home of toxins I realized that I needed to ditch that habit. However, I have always been a scent person, and I love filling my home with pleasing aromas.

Enter essential oils! Diffusing oils has been a game-changer for me. I love waking up every morning and choosing which blend I want to have filling the house as the kids roll out of bed.

These essential oil diffuser blends are easy to use whenever you need them. I will continually add to this list, but here are some of our favorites!

If you want to purchase oils please sign up using this link: Young Living Essential Oils and enter my number #31270904.

You can also shop my Young Living Website where I share my favorite products and bundles: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

Essential Oil Diffuser Blends

How to make essential oil diffuser blends.

Prep Time 1 minute

Active Time 1 minute

Total Time 2 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

Tools

Measuring cup (for water)

Instructions

Fill a diffuser with water to the max fill line.
Choose your favorite essential oil blend and add the number of drops specified.
Choose the setting you'd prefer on your diffuser. To fill your home with aroma quickly choose the "auto" or shortest time setting (e.g. 1 hr). To diffuse your blend all day choose a longer time setting (e.g. 12 hr).

Notes

To purchase oils click here: Young Living Essential Oils and use my number: #31270904

Or shop my store: https://www.myyl.com/joyfoodsunshine

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Disclaimer. I am not a doctor or physician and none of the information in this post is meant to serve as medical advice.

The links in this post are affiliate links, thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine.