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Sometimes I run out of fresh lemons and garlic and want to make hummus so this is what I do ! I get creative sometimes when I'm running low on supplies lol and its oh so yummy !

Ingredients :

1 Tablespoon of olive oil

6-7 drops of Young Living Vitality Lemon Essential Oil

1/4 cup of tahini

filtered water

1/2 - 1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt

1/2- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

2 cups of cooked garbanzo beans

Directions :

Put all of the ingredients ( except olive oil and essential oil) into a food processor starting with the garbanzo beans

Add the lemon essential oil to the olive oil and drizzle over the top of the other ingredients

Process until smooth using a rubber spatula to keep pushing the ingredients down

Add water to get the consistency you want

Taste in between to see if you would like to add any more, tahini, oil, garlic powder or salt

Store in a glass Jar in the fridge for up to 3 days

Our Featured Essential Oil

Lemon (Citrus limon) Vitality can add a bright, dynamic flavor to many dishes. Its versatility in sweet and savory recipes is what makes this fruit a popular item in kitchens around the world. Use Young Living’s Lemon Vitality™ essential oil to add flavor to savory foods like fish and chicken or sweet foods like pastries and cakes.

Lemon Vitality oil has a bright taste you’ll want to keep on hand for almost anything you whip up. Instead of zesting or juicing, use Lemon Vitality for a convenient way to use this great flavor. Start small with a single drop of oil.

Lemon Vitality Essential Oil Uses:

Add to a tall glass of cold water for a fresh drink to start your day.
Add 1–2 drops to a vegetarian gel capsule and take daily or as needed.
Blend a drop of Lemon Vitality in Gary’s True Grit™ Einkorn Pancake & Waffle Mix batter and top your waffles or pancakes with fresh fruit for a healthy, tasty breakfast.
Create custom vinaigrettes or marinades to add a bright taste to summer salads and grilling.
Add it to tea, baked goods, homemade preserves, and other treats.
Add 1 drop in plain or vanilla yogurt. Top with fresh berries.
Combine with savory foods such as chicken, fish, shrimp, and vegetables and with sides such as noodles, rice, or pasta salad.

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This amazing cream is so simple and keeps my skin soft and smooth with it's truly amazing skin supporting Essential Oils . I buy a base cream called Everyone Lotion ( pictured below ) instead of making my own to make life a little easier . It's gluten free, GMO project certified , free of synthetic fragrance and cruelty free ( one of the tops on my list of importance) it's for hands, body and face .

I am currently working on a from scratch lotion recipe to share soon .

Ingredients :

8 drops of Young Living Frankincense Essential Oil

8 drops of Young Living Lavender Essential Oil

8 drops of Young Living Cedarwood Essential Oil

Everyone unscented hand/face/body lotion

A one ounce glass jar with lid

Directions :

Fill half the jar with lotion

Add the oils

Fill the rest of the jar with Lotion

Stir with the end of a spoon until combined well

Enjoy the softness and incredible skin support the amazing oils offer !

You only need a small amount

More About the oils !

It’s no surprise that Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) has been sought after since ancient times. The complex aroma of this oil can elevate many aspects of your life. Diffuse Young Living Frankincense oil to refine your sense of purpose or add it to your beauty routine for a luxurious experience.

Frankincense essential oil has an earthy, uplifting aroma that’s perfect for grounding and spiritual connectedness. Create a safe and comforting environment when you diffuse or inhale this empowering oil—a perfect opportunity to collect your thoughts. When you seek purpose or engage in prayer or meditation, use this oil to enhance your experience.

In addition to elevated spiritual experiences, the benefits of Frankincense essential oil include maintaining radiant skin. Its ability to smooth the look of healthy skin .Frankincense is also an important ingredient in Awaken™, Brain Power™, Forgiveness™, and Highest Potential™.

Young Living Cedarwood essential oil is a great way to enhance your favorite beauty products. You’ll want to use it for its fresh, earthy aroma, in addition to its ability to smooth the look of skin and shine hair. You can also create a calming yet powerful environment when you diffuse this oil or add it to massage oil blends.

You can find Cedarwood in Young Living products such as Grounding™, Highest Potential™, and Brain Power™ essential oil blends and Cel-Lite Magic™ massage oil.

Cedarwood Essential Oil Uses:

Smooth skin by adding Cedarwood to your favorite lotions and skin care products.
Place a few drops in your shampoo and conditioner for shinier-looking hair.
Pamper yourself with an at-home scalp massage. Warm a few drops between your hands and rub into your scalp for healthy-looking hair.
Create custom scents featuring Cedarwood on its own or as a base for your own signature scent. Try combining it with essential oils such as Tea Tree, Neroli, or Bergamot.
Enjoy the outdoors annoyance free with Cedarwood blended with oils such as Citronella, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Myrtle, Clove, or Lemongrass.

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has a scent that’s a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. It’s this dynamic aroma that has made the flower a classic for perfumes, soaps, fresheners, and beauty products. As one of our most popular products, Lavender oil is a great beginner oil and a must for every home.

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 many areas of your life.

You can find Young Living Lavender oil in blends such as Stress Away™, Harmony™, RutaVaLa™, Tranquil™, and Forgiveness™.

Lavender Essential Oil Uses:

Treat yourself to this well-loved aroma by adding a few drops of oil to lotions, shampoos, and skin care products.
Create a spa-like retreat by combining 1 cup Epsom salt and 4 drops oil and adding to a hot bath.
Make a basic homemade body scrub with coconut oil, sugar, and Lavender essential oil.
Unwind with a Lavender-infused neck or back massage.
Use Lavender as part of your evening routine. Rub oil on the bottom of your feet before bed or spritz your pillow with distilled water and Lavender mixed in a spray bottle.
Create a DIY room freshener with Lavender or diffuse it to banish stale odors.

Our bodies absorb almost every chemical that goes onto our skin and making sure we are using organic chemical free options for our personal care and cleaning products is Vital to your health . It is really quite simple and the oils smell divine . I love cleaning and having my house smell magnificent and knowing my family is not putting harmful chemicals on their bod pods. I also clean my air and scent my home with the diffuser which has become an integral part of our life especially to help us support our sleep at night .