Camp Wander Sunday Giveaway!

Because you're the best Camp Wander friends a girl could ask for and, because I'm grateful for all of your support, I'm giving away another Lotus Diffuser!

Woo!

DōTerra Lotus Diffuser - The Lotus diffuser uses a highly efficient real time atomization technology to effectively diffuse essential oils into the environment. The essential oils are atomized into minute ion particles and active oxygen anions, which are more easily absorbed by the human body than oils diffused by conventional diffusers. dōTERRA® is pleased to be the exclusive distributor of the Lotus diffuser to you and your family.

How to enter!

1.  Leave a comment here! ~ share your favorite essential and how you use it.

2.  Go to Camp Wander FaceBook Page:  LIKE the page and SHARE the Diffuser Giveaway post!  (remember, only those who Share will qualify!)

3.  Send me an email!  rebecca@campwander.com  I'll need to know how to reach you in case you win :)

Giveaway ends Tuesday at midnite MDT!

Coconut Eye Makeup Remover with Essential Oils

Wouldn't you love an eye treatment that doubles as an eye makeup remover?  I have just the blend for you!

I've been on a quest to simplify my skin care products by making them myself.  Keeping function and effectiveness in mind, I want natural ingredients with benefits...thereby simplifying, improving and spending less!  These are the key reasons I love doTERRA essential oils.  

Simple.

Effective.

Cost Efficient.

doTERRA's Fractionated Coconut Oil

This new eye makeup remover/eye treatment consists of a base of fractionated coconut oil which is an all natural carrier oil that readily absorbs into the skin making it ideal for topical therapies!  It's feather-lite emollient effect provides a soothing barrier without clogging pores and is excellent for dry or troubled skin.  It's not greasy, it won't stain or go rancid.  Perfect for the tender but tough job of eye makeup removal!

The real gem of this blend is a few drops of DIY Immortelle Blend! 

Blending doTERRA's Frankincense, Cypress and Lavender essential oils have been found to improve vision and smooth wrinkles after long term use!

Add 3 drops of DIY Immortelle Blend to a 1/3 oz empty glass roller bottle {found here}.  Top off the bottle with fractionated coconut oil.   

Because your new eye makeup remover has a finishing quality to it, it's best to wash your face first.  Next, use your blend to remove the final traces of mascara, leaving your skin softer and healthier with the healing and restorative properties of coconut oil and essential oils!  

I love it!  I think you will too!

October 9, 10, 11 & 12

October 9

I filled up the journal I started in May, so it was time for a new one.

October 10

I bought a $12 dress at 70% off. :)

October 11

I decided that it was time to retire my summer-y bag for the winter, and break out my pink purse. :D

October 12

I taught Amalia how to french braid.

Old Fashion Coconut Chest Rub

I like the notion of an old fashioned chest rub.  

There's something soothing about a cool, pungent salve rubbed on a congested chest, vapors curling upwards to open blocked airways promising a good night sleep.  A sweet, effective tradition that should continue to stand as a standard remedy, don't you think?

This simple remedy has only 4 ingredients, that fills one 4 oz jar and 5 empty lip balm pots (for sharing):

1/2  C. Organic Coconut Oil
1/4  teaspoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon beeswax pastilles

Combine together in a small pan, heat at low temp until beeswax has melted.

Add 30 drops of doTERRA's *Breathe essential oil blend. 


*Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon and Ravensara.  Many of these oils have been studied for the abilities to open and soothe the tissues of the respiratory system and also for their abilities to combat airborne bacteria and viruses that could be harmful to the system.

Pour into the containers of your choice and let cool.  The melted oils may take a few hours to solidify.  You can speed the process by setting the containers in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

By combining the anti~bacterial and anti~fungal properties of coconut oil together with doTERRA's powerful Breathe blend of essential oils, you'll be providing quick relief and easier breathing with this simple and completely natural remedy!

Bring back the comforting tradition of this time tested, Mom approved cold remedy, the Old Fashion Coconut Chest Rub!

The Cold & Flu Bomb Giftpack ~ Share & Heal!

Yet another use for one of my favorite all purpose containers, the Altoid tin. 

Out here in the West, the first round of cold and flu season has hit hard.  I've been asked about 342 times how to stop the bugs in their tracks and I've written about how to stop these viruses in their tracks.  However, I've yet to provide you with a simple way to share a few oils to help the coughing, sneezing, congested friend or family member feel better and, find out first hand about the power of essential oils.  It's in times of need that doTERRA's essential oils really shine.  

Drip a few samples and share some wellness!

Here's a list of what you'll need + a cost breakdown!

One Altoid tin   $1.50

Four doTERRA On Guard Throat Drops  @ .47 ea.

6 Gelcaps @ .05 ea.  (available at health food stores)

Three 5/8 dram glass bottles  {found here}  @ .33 ea

• 30 drops Melaleuca @ .08 drop =  $2.40
• 30 drops On Guard @ .13 drop =  $3.90
• 18 drops Oregano @ .08 drop =  $1.44

Total = $12.32 for {6} or *$8.40 for {3} Cold & Flu Bombs!

*(using half the drops listed)

For just a few minutes of your time and less than a pizza, you can save a friend or a loved one missed work days, a visit to the doctor, far reaching spread of a nasty cold and flu virus and, days of unnecessary suffering!

For less than a pizza, you can give wellness and, create a teaching moment all in one nice gesture!  

Enjoy healing the world one friend at a time!

Daybook 28

Outside my window- It's dark and raining.

I am thinking about- I went thrift shopping this morning, and came home with a pretty good haul, so I'm rather pleased about that. :D

From the kitchen- We had stuffed peppers for supper. They were yummy. :)

I am creating- eh, I still haven't felt super creative lately... so nothing to show for this.

I am reading- I'm currently reading a re-telling of "Pride and Prejudice" told from Mr. Darcy's perspective. I'm not exactly sure yet what I think of it.

I am hearing- I'm playin' songs that make me happy, via YouTube. ^_^

I am planning- I bought a dress today that fits almost perfectly, but it's a tiny bit too big, so I'm going to have to take in the sides a bit.

I am wearing- A knee length dark denim skirt with an aqua & purple top. And legwarmers, 'cause I'm cold!

My hair is- Up, as usual. :)

Around the house- Dad and Mum got home from Alaska Sunday night. :)

20 Ways to Use Essential Oils for Pregnancy & Childbirth

Last month we welcomed two beautiful babies into our family!  

While the miracle of childbirth is still fresh in my mind,  I wanted to share some ideas and tips on how to use doTERRA's essential oils during pregnancy and childbirth.  I'm proud and grateful our new Moms were so diligent and committed to healthy pregnancies and births!  Believe me, they put their essential oils to rigorous use.  

Enjoy this list of how to use essential oils.  I encourage you to make the healthy choice, choose pure plant essences such as doTERRA's essential oils during this miraculous time!

Pregnancy

 

1.  Swelling and water retention- Lemon:  Drink water with a few drops of Lemon in it on a daily basis.  Keeps things moving in your system and acts as a gentle detox.

2.  Heartburn & morning sickness- DigestZen and/or Peppermint: a drop under the tongue, rubbed on abdomen or rubbed on the bottoms of your feet.  Put 3 drops of Peppermint in a shot glass of almond milk for instant relief of heartburn!


3.  Restful Sleep- Serenity or Lavender: Apply to the bottom of feet, even better if a special someone rubs it in for you :)  Dab just a little under your nose too.

4.  Lower Back & Leg Pain & Pressure- Deep Blue & AromaTouch: Getting  a nightly massage is extra wonderful!

5.  Pregnancy Edema- Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Cypress: put 2-3 drops each in a roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil and roll on ankles and feet a few times a day especially at the end of the day, massage toward heart.

6.  To avoid stretch marks:  Combine  2-3 drops of each of Helichrysum, Lavender, Frankincense, 1 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil, 1 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil or 6 capsules. Apply morning and night after the first trimester. 

Birth

 
7.  To induce or speed up labor- Clary Sage: This is a uterine tonic. Place a drop on ankle reflex points, diffuse with Myrrh during labor.

8.  Balance and Focus for Mom- Balance Blend: Apply topically, over heart and back of neck.  Diffuse with Lavender.

9.  Energy- Peppermint and Wild Orange:  Apply topically to bottom of feet.

10.  Back Labor- Deep Blue: Apply topically...especially with a posterior baby.

11.  To avoid or minimize tearing- Helichrysum:  Perineal massage 2 weeks before labor and delivery. 

Post-Partum

12.  After birth bleeding- Clary Sage, White Fir, Helichrysum, and Ylang Ylang: for toning. Place mix on ankle reflex points or bottom of feet.

13.  Pain and inflammation- Add Lavender and Frankincense to a bowl of Witch Hazel, soak feminine pads in EO solution then freeze for soothing, healing, and inflammation during postpartum recovery.

14.  Cramping & Abdominal Pain- Deep Blue Rub: rubbed directly on lower abdomen.

15.  Hemorrhoids- Cypress, Geranium, Clary Sage, Helichrysum: 1-2 drops each in a small glass spray bottle, top with Fractionated Coconut Oil for hemorrhoids.  Apply each time you use the restroom.

16.  Nipple Soreness- Helichrysum & Lavender: for breastfeeding soreness to speed healing and elasticity.

17.  Yeast infection (avoid and kill) Melaleuca: Mix with water and apply with a squirt bottle after urinating. Mix with Fractionated Coconut Oil for Diaper rash.

For Baby

18.  Umbilical Cord- Myrrh: serves as a liquid band-aid, (avoids infection & cord fell off in 3 days vs. 7-9 days).



19.  To Ease Birth Trauma- Balance: along the spine and bottoms of baby’s feet.

20.  For Grounding-  Frankincense: apply one drop of Frankincense on top of baby's head immediately after birth for calming and grounding.

doTERRA essential oils are safe enough for newborns.  Always use half the dose and always dilute with a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil.