Essential Oils & Your Life

Winter is upon us here in Vermont - that's for sure! The snow comes steadily, the yard is filled with white and even with all the work involved in cleaning up the snow and keeping up our little farm, I can't help but love the life we have created here. I like to stop and look around and find peace in the frosty home that we've created here in Vermont. I w...

I love to play with Essential Oils and infuse them into my daily life, especially into what I eat and drink! In this specific recipe, we'll use cardamom, which is not only good for your respiratory system but is awesome for digestion, too! And we'll use cinnamon, which is good for your metabolism, blood sugar regulation, and is an aphrodisiac! This is my f...

Oh, sugar , ahh honey, that is what this DIY project calls out! 5 ingredients, that could be in your home as we speak, if two out of the five are not, I can help with that. This super simple recipe will have you whipping up a batch, not only for your self but for your, friends and family who knows you may even end up giving them to your kids’ teachers as...

I spent a month in India and found this meal to be so cleansing--- Kitchari (Kitch-uh-ree) means mixture, usually of two grains. I received this recipe once I got home from my neighborhood friends at Yoga here in Waterbury, VT. It is one kitchari recipe that is ridiculously nourishing and easy to digest. Above all other Indian meals, there is one which i...

Announcing, the very versatile W ild Orange & the new ' essential oils- reference guide' APP , yes...we are pleased to say, there's an APP for that! Have you ever found yourself needing 'A.S.A.P. information' regarding an essential oil and its uses, but your trusty, handy dandy-essential oils book, is not always at your side, ahhh , but yo...

Todays, Golden Drop with Sharon McDonald is all about making your life so simple with essential oils. Learn some easy to use ‘tips and tricks- recipes’ on how she uses ON Guard as an all-purpose cleaner for around the home; keeping it fresh and sanitized. When it comes to laundry, and oral health, On Guard works like a charm. Are you ready, to find out h...

Andrea Manus, our host for today’s Golden Drop, would like to welcome, co-host Stephanie Boulanger , a mother of 3, shares her successful, weight-loss journey. Ms. Boulanger was thrilled to find a product that was soy-based free, for those that are allergic to soy; this could be your go-to also. It was hard for her to find any trim shakes that did not...

Once upon a time, there was a mama who loved the earth so much so that her dream was to have a fun 'holiday craft time' with her children that involved 'non-toxic', earth-friendly, Easter egg dyes, which are vibrant, risk-free, safe and 100% natural. If you are a parent that enjoys the 'crafting world' and you are looking for ways to enjoy your kids' craft t...

As a holistic health coach and essential oil expert, Sharon McDonald, talks about Zendocrine, the herbal complex , gel capsules , and even shares an up-close view of the retro Zendocrine essential oil blend. Learning the difference between these three can mean a world of difference on how to use them. If your organs are taking a beating o...

This week's Golden Drop, brings us the expertise of Melissa Crofoot, who discusses 'Tips and Tricks' to bring in the calm when life gets crazy busy. Melissa is a mother of four and living the 'hustle and bustle - mompreneur life' were self-care or lack of self-care, can get away from us at the drop of a hat. Find out how Melissa struggled with pneumonia...

Looking for a super-simple, DIY project that is relaxing and fun at the same time? Enjoy the benefits of having a bath that is toxin-free and full of goodness for the body and the mind. Why take the time to make your own bath bombs? Bath bombs can come in all kinds of different smells and yes, they can look all cute and tempting to buy, but wait! Let’s...

I'm coming from the great outdoors of Vermont, with the wind in my hair and a spring in my step - thanks to this month’s oil (grapefruit essential oil) and product deals. Let’s jump right into it and find out what was my saving grace for tummy troubles, circulation within the body, fluid retention, emotionally uplifting energy, and so much more. ...

Come and view our weekly Golden Drop video, to find out what’s new, and coming to the doTERRA family of oils. Today, we took a look at Fatigue and Mental Clarity, and if you are someone longing for Spring to arrive, find out what we have in store for you with recipes that are full of goodness. I personally notice, that when you can diffuse with essenti...

February is National Children's Dental Health Month’ and with that, I want to talk about why I use chemical free toothpaste in my home. Two of our five children have come home with their packets of Colgate from school, clean teeth is a great thing, right? As a mom, yes! As a crunchy-green mama, it's disheartening. When I see my children coming home wi...

The purifying Wild Orange is truly one of my favorite essential oils and has been for seven straight years working with doTERRA. Sourced from the Dominican Republic and cold pressed from the peel, Wild Orange is one of the top-selling essential oils due to its energizing aroma and multiple health benefits. Why Use Wild Orange Essential Oil High in monot...

It’s the fall season and you know what that means, right? Pumpkin spice everything! I am a product of my Zodiac sign! Autumn is my favorite , followed quickly by snow in the winter season. I love, love, love these seasons! For me, it is a time for thoughtful inward patterns that help you launch big creative plans outwardly. I love designing my li...

Seven sexy oils that can SPICE UP your sex-life! Naturally, people are looking for the inside scoop on what’s “O”mazing! Are you looking for an over the moon “Love Potion”? February is 'Love Month and what a great time to go 'love wild' with your partner. Intimacy is an amazing way to experience essential oils in a very s...

Growing up in the Northwest, you have humid summers, loads of insects and summer weather that can 'insult' the skin and totally ruin a “sun-kissed” day. Our precious skin really takes a beating and with it being the largest organ that we have– it needs to be treated better. What we put on it makes a BIG difference in how it appears. ...

One of the biggest questions I receive from clients when mentoring them through the essential oil process is this— “How come they are so expensive?” Well, this post is to help guide you in understanding the price behind each, pure drop, of a great essential oil. Some things to consider: Pure essential oil of your choice (find out what my favorite ess...