Essential Oil Enhanced Positive Affirmations

In the most recent essential oils class we hosted, my Mom and I went over what Oola is and how essential oils may enhance positive affirmations. This is something I tend to naturally gravitate towards, mainly because I have always had a deeply embedded desire to be the best me I can be.

I first wanted to do this class because I wanted to know what Oola was and how they and essential oils worked together. I found that Oola was about having an optimal life by working on and keeping balanced 7 key areas. Positive affirmations, along with having a plan to reach your goal, are a big part of their protocol. (For a more in-depth look on Oola please visit Oola Life)

Salad & Dressing Recipe

Alright! Yesterday I posted about how I was going to be making a salad from Paleo Leap but because I didn't have all the ingredients I was going to monkey with it and make my own version. I am happy to say that it was a success!

Here's what I did.

Me, Cooking, & Essential Oils

I've made gummies and tea in the past and have posted about it. This time it's brownies and an avocado salad. I love the flavor essential oils give to cooking and I actually find myself enjoying cooking. (I've never been a fan of cooking. Sometimes I day dream about having a personal chef :D)

Yesterday I took a gluten-free brownie mix and added 1 drop of both peppermint and spearmint oil. Having both of those oils in really rounded out the mint flavor. I wasn't sure what I was going to get when I did that but I've found I actually prefer the combo rather than just one sharp mint flavor. I'm glad I tried it and that it was a success.

Earlier today I saw a recipe with dark greens, avocado, almonds, and dried cranberries with a homemade dressing to put on it. (Here's the recipe from Paleo Leap: Cranberry Avocado Salad) It looks delicious. I don't have all the ingredients so I was going to make it with what I have and then monkey with an essential oils dressing... Maybe Citrus Fresh, olive oil, and such? I don't know what I'll eventually end up with, but just thinking about is making me hungry!

Hopefully it all turns out well and I can post a yummy, successful recipe for you all to try as well!

PMS/Menstrual Cramps

I've personally never had PMS/menstrual cramps so bad that it was debilitating. In fact it wasn't till years after I first started that I experienced any discomfort of any kind. (Ignorance truly was bliss.) I'd get cramps and start to feel really sleepy.

Emotions and Essential Oils by Daniel Macdonald

I bought this e-book yesterday because I wanted a reference guide specifically geared towards oils and emotions. The oil blends mentioned aren't Young Living but I figure one can correlate what the closest match would be and go from there. (That's what I'm going to do.) It's very direct and simple in what oil stands for what emotion.