DIY Shower Melts w/ Essential Oils

December 14, 2018 The Provident Princess 0 Comments


I did this DIY for an essential oils make-n-take I did recently and loved the end result so much I had to share these Shower Melts with you. Have you heard of bath bombs? Of course you have. They are all the rage right now, but if you find yourself without the time for a nice relaxing bath, shower melts are your new best friend.

You can make them in any scent but I made these specifically for someone dealing with sinus congestion or allergies. These O Christmas Tree melts smell like you are walking among a forest and includes doTERRA Breathe® Respiratory Blend to help give feelings of open airways and promote clear breathing.

O Christmas Tree Shower Melts

O Christmas Tree Shower Melts- ProvidentPrincess.com

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups baking soda
8 drops doTERRA Breathe®
6 drops Siberian Fir
3 drops Arborvitae
½ cup water

Instructions:

  • Combine baking soda and water in a bowl and mix well.
  • Add 15-20 drops of doTERRA essential oils depending on your preferred potency and mix again.
  • You can pack mixture tightly into silicone molds to make cute shapes but I just used a Tablespoon and dropped the mounds onto a parchment lined tray to sit overnight until dry.  
  • To use, place one or two tablets in the back of your shower and enjoy as the essential oils diffuse into the steam as you shower. (For best results, find a spot away from the direct flow of water so the melts can dissolve and release the aroma slowly).

Tip: For continued benefits after your shower, apply doTERRA Breathe® Vapor Stick to neck and chest area.




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Essential Oil Holiday Gift Guide by Price

December 13, 2018 The Provident Princess 0 Comments

Hello beautiful friends!

We've put together some gift ideas for the people you love most in your life.
Some of these folks may be lovers of essential oils already, or maybe they are
brand new and you are easing them into this world of natural health. Either
way, we have incredible options for everyone!



Mini Gift Guide

Give the gift of health to everyone you know and love this year! Small gifts
that are perfect to use for any occasion during this season of giving and
gratitude. Think: teachers, mailman, stocking stuffers, Hanukkah gifts,
babysitter, co-workers, etc.

Lavender Touch Roller: relax nerves, support achy heads and tummies, soothe
irritated skin; this roller does it all and is sensitive enough for any person, big
or small. (13.75)

Travel Kit: Purchase this collection of 4 (Lavender, Peppermint, Wild Orange,
& Aromatouch) and break it up, so you have a mini oil for 4 dierent people!
(33.00)

Lip Balms: 3 flavors (herbal, tropical, & original), and full of gorgeous hydrat-
ing emollients and oils to keep your lips in great shape for the holiday mistle-
toe. My personal favorite is the tropical one, especially when it’s this cold out.
(6.50 each or all three for 15.00)

OnGuard Hand Sanitizer: ‘Tis the season for big family gatherings and
spreading germs. Throw this in everyone’s stocking to keep them healthy and
enjoying their holidays. Bonus; with oils like Cinnamon, wild orange, and clove,
it smells just like Christmas. (6.50)

Citrus Bliss Hand Lotion: All that seasonal hand washing leads to dry, cracked
skin, so they will love keeping this perfectly sized lotion in their purse or desk
to soothe their skin & relax their frayed nerves. The scent is uplifting and
bright too. (6.95)

On Guard Cleaner Concentrate: This all natural cleaner will help keep germs at
bay, while also boosting their own immunity; who can argue with that?
(14.50)

On Guard Throat Drops: Immunity right in your pocket. These throat drops
are perfect to throw in your bag and keep your body supported on the go. I
love taking these on airplanes, keeping one or two in my winter coat pocket,
and having on hand when your throat gets a tickle in church, etc. (14.50)

Mud Mask: Self-care is the big buzz word these days. Give your loved ones
something safe, easy, and that works to push toxins from their skin in 10
minutes or less. This helps to seal in moisture, dry up acne spots, and it works as
a wonderful detox when switching to natural deodorant. (Apply mask to
armpit area 1x a week!) (14.50)

Balance Deodorant: Speaking of natural deodorant, if you love someone, have
THE talk with them this holiday season. No, not THAT one. The one where
you tell them that conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contribute to
adrenal fatigue, imbalanced hormones, and ups their risk of congesting their
lymph system which can lead to the c-word. We promise it’s important. And
an easy switch with this deodorant option that scores a 1 on the EWG (basi-
cally the best score). (8.75)

Body Butter: This deeply nourishing body cream is perfect for the winter air
we are experiencing. Nourishing, absorbs quickly, and a perky citrus scent to
chase away the winter blues.(14.50)

Motivate Touch Roller: We all know that getting up in the morning is a chore,
and especially so in the winter when it’s basically dark when you wake up,
AND when you leave work. Motivate is great to swipe on in the morning in
place of perfume/cologne, and also to carry with you throughout the day for
an added pick me up (2pm slump anyone?). (15.00)

OnGuard Toothpaste & OnGuard Mouthwash: Power up your oral health and
boost your immune function, all in one shot! These seem like simple basics,
and they are, which is what makes them so powerful. Help add in wellness
support to their normal routine! (Toothpaste: 8.50 and mouthwash 14.50)

$25 Gift Guide

Introductory Kit: the three cornerstone oils: (lemon, lavender, & peppermint) to
get her oil journey going and to support her health naturally. Pop in a copy of
101 ways to use them and your recipient will be so grateful for a fresh start.
(20.00)
Serenity Softgels: Every human we know needs more quality rest. These
all-natural herb and essential oil softgels will help you to get the most out of
whatever precious window of time you have to lay your head on the pillow.
Non-habit forming, and totally safe. And, taking just one helps big time with
headaches and anxiety. Perfect for covering all your bases. And The Essen-
tial Midwife gives these 2 thumbs up for pregnant and nursing moms too!
(19.50)

Healing Hands Rose Lotion: Rose is the most precious essential oil available,
and it has the highest vibrational energetic signature of any oil on earth. It
immediately soothes skin, relaxes and slows down the nervous system
(de-stress!), and it gently boosts our immune function.. Plus 100% of the
proceeds goes towards The Healing Hands foundation's humanitarian work
around the world. (20.00)

PB Assist Jr.: These packets taste like a pixie stick, but are actually chock full
of double encapsulated pre- and pro-biotics to keep your digestive tract
running smoothly. Created for and loved by kiddos, but I’ve known adults to
sneak them too! Made with natural watermelon and strawberry flavors, it's a
"treat" mom can get behind too. (Perfect to split up into little bundles to pop
into multiple stockings!) (24.50)

Holiday Joy or Holiday Peace: What do you buy for the person who already
has everything? How about a blend that bottles up all the nostalgia for the
holidays and let’s you sink into the season whenever you difuse it? Put it in
the diuser, scent homemade potpourri with it, or put a drop on your coat
lapel. (24.50)

Hydrating Body Mist w/ Beautiful Blend: This body oil is the stuff dreams are
made of. Featuring our gorgeous Beautiful blend, this body oil is light and
hydrating and goes on so smoothly. It isn’t heavy and oily--you can spray it
on, rub it in quickly, and get dressed. Perfect for winter skin. Everyone you gift
this to will beg to know where to get more when their bottle runs out. (22.00)

$50 Gift Guide

Brightening Gel: This gel is truly a miracle worker. It wakes up your skin,
smooths and fills lines, and it brightens the tone. You’ll notice a reduction in
age spots and an evening out of skin. (34.50)

Anti-Aging Eye Cream: At any age, this eye cream is your ticket to youthful,
soft skin and a reduction of dark circles around the eyes. (45.00)

Copaiba Softgels: This oil reduces stress and inflammation, and frankly, we all
need more of that. The new softgel options makes it simple to add to your
morning line up. Perfect for after an intense workout, to soothe ragged
nerves, or to usher you into dreamland. (35)

Deep Blue Rub: So versatile and the perfect gift for anyone who has inflam-
mation in their muscles and joints. Wonderful for soothing neck, shoulder, and
head tension too. The perfect gift to grab for the guy who has everything.
(29.25)

Frankincense Touch Roller: Grounding and balancing emotionally, immune
stimulating, cellular regenerating, and mild enough for little ones and adults
alike. Perfection. (Now you know why baby Jesus was gifted this!) (45.50)

Petal Diuser: Endless options at their home for passive benefits both emo-
tionally and physically from using their oils aromatically. Now you can finally
ditch those scented candles and get ready to hear compliments on how
amazing your home smells, all the while you secretly know you’re making them
healthier too! (47.00)

Jasmine Touch Roller: Incredible on it’s own as perfume, but even better when
layered with Grapefruit. This oil also helps you to feel grounded, and sensual,
and supports your emotional and reproductive help. Maybe get two so you
can keep one. (42.00)

Magnolia Roller: One of the best tools for helping with anxiousness and
stress. Perfect to roll on each morning to support your emotions and mood.
Floral oils are always very supportive to our skin and reproductive health too!
(28.00)

Splurge Gift Guide

The Aromatouch Kit: Only $100 and full of oils to support immune health,
emotional balance, and aching muscles. Plus fractionated coconut oil to
protect and nourish. The perfect combination.

Rose Touch Roller: One of the most precious oils on earth. This oil has the
highest vibrational frequency and instantly helps to uplift your mood and your
energy. Wonderful immune support, incredibly healing to the skin, and a per-
fect gift. (75.00)

Kids Collection: This incredible new collection of oils for the kids in
your life are a perfect way to safely and eectively use oils with your family. 6
special blends that address the heart, mind, and body. The perfect gift for a
new family! (95.00)

Athlete’s Kit: This features 5mL bottles of Breathe, OnGuard, Lavender,
Melaleuca, and Peppermint, as well as the Deep Blue lotion, all in a convenient
zip pouch that you can throw in your gym. It’s also the perfect amount to take
on a quick trip! These staples address everything from respiratory distress, to
immune function, to aching muscles, to feelings of anxiousness. (65.00)

Yarrow/Pom: This new oil duo, available in December is one of the best new
things doTERRA has launched this year. The blend of yarrow essential oil and
pomegranate seed extract pack an incredible punch. Incredible revitalizing,
nourishing, and healing to the skin, you’ll be blown away by the results.
Equally as incredible internally, you’ll notice a reduction in inflammation, and
supported digestive and immune function too! (95.00)

The Lumo Diuser: Stylish and ecient,the perfect option for open spaces
and high trac areas in your home. Give the gift of health by sharing this
diuser and oils to help support immune function, reduce stress, and brighten
dreary days. They’ll love it because having it running will make them think of
you. (70.00)

I hope these gave you some great ideas to show love to the people in your lives.

Merriest Wishes!

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Essential Oil Series: How to Dilute Essential Oils

December 11, 2018 The Provident Princess 0 Comments


We love our essential oils in our house and use them frequently and consistently to support our family's health. Because they are so potent and effective, when it comes to essential oils, less is definitely more. I remember wishing I had a dilution recipe when I first got my oils almost 10 years ago. I remember being worried about not knowing how to use them 'right'.  I knew they are suppose to be diluted but I didn't have a great method for figuring that out.

Luckily for you, I have this handy oil dilution reference chart. Now you can easily see how many drops of oil you should add to various bottle sizes before filling the rest of the way with a carrier oil. Remember, my favorite carrier oil is Fractionated Coconut Oil because it stays liquid at room temperature and it doesn't leave a greasy feel. Any good, pure vegetable oil will do however: jojoba, almond, olive, extra virgin coconut, avocado, etc.

As you can see, babies and kids really don't need a lot of oils for them to work effectively. Even for adults' everyday use we shouldn't be using that much. It is only when we need to address a targeted area or concern do we ever up the amount we put on; and then it is only temporarily until the issue is resolved.

Essential oils are great and we can use them in so many ways to support our health. I hope this chart makes you feel a little more comfortable and confident to start using your oils. If you want to get oil blends pre-diluted for babies and children, Doterra just released an awesome Kid Collection with safe and gentle oils made just for the precious little bodies in our care. You can check it out here. We've been absolutely loving them at our house. My little guy will walk over to me and life up foot and ask for me to put some oils on.

If you want some roller ball bottles to blend your oils on you can add some onto your DoTerra order if you already have an account or get some off amazon here.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions. And check out the rest of the Essential Oil Series.


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