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I used to go to bed freezing at night to only hope to not wake up in the middle of the night totally overheated. this is my favorite bed time gadget! it's called the Bed Jet, and it's like a little personal heater / AC unit! ...and it is a game changer! so it comes with a remote that you can use in a few different ways. I use a method that I customized myself where when I push the pre-programmed button, it does 45 minutes of heat, then switches to cooling mode until 7:30am. if I wake up in the middle of the night, I push the button and it toasts my feet and helps me fall back asleep, then switches to cooling after I drift back off! Bed Jet also pre-loads a bunch of biorhythm programs already set up for you, too, that ramp up cooling over night and then warm you back up in the morning in 4 or 5 stages. here's a link to them on Amazon: Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. they have a bunch of modifiers, like a flat hose which would have made it fit with our bedframe better (which I should have gotten!) and special sheets that distribute the air. I just go the simple route and have it blow in between the top sheet and fitted sheet, and it's worked really well! this was like the BEST targeted Facebook ad for me ever - I'd grab one again for sure! I've heard they might make a travel one, and I'm IN hahaha my program setup for different seasons! I've found that I like to have the same method but different temp setups for warm seasons vs cool seasons. for fall/winter heat, 30% fan, 87 degrees, 45 minutes cool, 25% fan, 76 degrees, 7:30am for spring/summer heat, 30% fan, 84 degrees, 45 minutes cool, 25% fan, 73 degrees, 7:30am and any time I wake up in the night, I will push the button to toast up my toes while I fall back asleep! if you try it, I'd love to hear what you think and what you set up for your biorhythms! liked this recommendation? check out some more of my favorite things! it's always fun to see what real people really use in their real lives for gadgets, recipes, decor, home staples, favorite wellness hacks. ...... and who knows - maybe they'll become some of your faves, too!

this recipe by @halfbakedharvest is one I will for SURE make again! warming and delicious on a crispy flatbread with spicy pumpkin puree, melty cheese, and some great veggies you'll make this one again and again! I feel like most nights when I'm needing dinner inspiration these days I find myself scrolling either the Instagram account or website of @halfbakedharvest. so many of the recipes in my "tried it, loved it, make it again" category in the Paprika app have come from her! and one of the best parts? you'll have justttttt the right amount of pumpkin puree left to make a pumpkin bread loaf! (chocolate chips not optional) here's the link to the full recipe: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pumpkin-pizza/ https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pumpkin-pizza/ https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pumpkin-pizza/ these are the modifications I made to the recipe this time..... INGREDIENT MODS: I swapped out the gouda for parmesan, because that's what I had! wanted a quick option for the crust, so grabbed some pre-made flatbread didn't feel like shredding kale, so I used a bag of chopped salad mix with: kale, brussels spouts, broccoli stems WHEN I MADE IT: I cut the spice in half, because I can't take the heat hahaha doubled the garlic #doubletheyum stored the second serving of pumpkin sauce in the fridge and made the second one fresh the next day I think next time I make this, I will probably make-ahead the pumpkin sauce! the flavor just deepened and was even yummier the second day after it had time to rest. pumpkin bread coming right up! here's the pumpkin bread recipe I used that was perfectly portioned for one loaf using the rest of the can of puree. I loveeeee the nutty flavor of the Einkorn flour, and the whole concept of ancient grains! I get my Einkorn flour here. Paul Hollywood would have said "it's underbaked" a bit, but it was so good! ......be sure to add in some chocolate chips! liked this recommendation? check out some more of my favorite things! it's always fun to see what real people really use in their real lives for gadgets, recipes, decor, home staples, favorite wellness hacks. ...... and who knows - maybe they'll become some of your faves, too!

citrus in the summer - there's nothing like it! get ready for your summer vibe dreams to come true with these great blends! scent sets the vibe change the mood into a summery state of being and enjoying with a few new diffuser blends to try out this year! whether you're looking for woodsy, sultry, soothing, happy, or energizing - check out these to find a new favorite! Young Living makes it so easy! these are favorite summery blends already mixed up for ya and ready to go! diffuse them, create some DIYs, wear as perfume: they're great! set your vibe using your diffuser! I love making up a blend of a few different favorites once I try them out. my top 3: 1. s'mores 2. cotton candy 3. sunshine bottle your favorite blend! this is my favorite tip of all time: once you find a favorite diffuser blend, make your own bottle of it! no gathering bottles and counting drops - just pick it up and pop it in your diffuser! checkout this blog post for a how-to! I have an assortment of free seasonal printable labels for everyone here .... if you're a member of the Essentially Inspired tribe, use the link below: the Tribe Printables has a printable book each season of new recipes + blends + labels Essentially Inspired Tribe's exclusive resources: if you're already part of the Essentially Inspired tribe, here are some diffusing resources exclusive to you! { tribe website password found in FB and Insta pinned posts! } { also, be sure to subscribe to the seasonal email to get these printables and recipes in your inbox at the start of each season! } why diffusing is my favorite ditching & switching away from the toxins in candles, plug-ins, and room sprays was my reason for grabbing oils in the first place back in 2015! we were starting to think about starting a family, and { being the researcher I am } I kept reading how air fresheners and fragrances have a ton of things in them that are pretty bad for pregnant moms + babies. thankfully, a friend helped me switch them out! happy lungs for our whole household! I needed SOMETHING to make our home smell amazing, and I became OBSESSED with trying different diffuser blends! the cool part? every day you can put in a new scent! no more being stuck with one candle or plug in smell for months at a time! WOOOOO!!! #freedom And I'd love to have you join our community for YOUR wellness journey! Helping be a guide and a friend is my FAVORITE! You can do this! And I'll be there to help - however you need! xoxo -Codi

you've just been gifted the thoughtful gift of a diffuser! now what?!?! welcome to the world of diffuser blends! prepare to have your mind blown! YES, you can absolutely have your spaces smell so so good while also ditching the toxins in candles, air fresheners, and plug-ins. diffusing is so easy and fun, AND you can change up the scent any time you want! the diffusers also don't use heat to disperse the scent { I always used to be worried about leaving a candle burning or having wax melts get too hot! } but coolest of all, they also can help support the emotions, body, mood, and wellness! here, we'll share our tribe's favorite blends for diffusing, PLUS info about how your diffuser works! using your diffuser: it's easy peasy, lemon squeezie! add water to the fill line { either a ridge or red bumper } add drops of essential oil { start with 2-3 drops! } click the button to turn it on! the diffuser will automatically shut off after it runs out of water, or based on the amount of time you have it run for! { different diffusers have different settings - check the info in your box! } click to pop down to the FAQ section for tips, tricks, and info on things like cleaning your diffuser, switching between blends, types of water to use, etc! favorite pre-made blends Young Living makes it SO easy! they have some pre-made blends that just smell amazing, or are for a specific benefit { and also smell amazing } here are some of our favorites: Lushious Lemon - a few types of juicy lemon blended with a *hint* of mint and cinnamon. this will make your mouth water when you smell it! Seedlings Calm - it's the soothing scent of the babies line: all snuggly lavender plus some floral hints! Stress Away - the name says it all: a limey, vanilla-y deep breath in a bottle Christmas Spirit - spruce, orange, + cinnamon - like a hug in a bottle! Believe - woodsy, floral, with a hint of citrus + Frankincense Evergreen Essence - blend of Christmas Tree oils! - like literally Christmas trees that weren't sold! this blend is fantastic, limited edition, and seasonal. Simplified Collections - a set of 3 oils made "just for the smell of it"! they're new each season, limited edition, and sell out FAST! set an alarm for Dec 1, Mar 1, June 1, Sept 1 for the releases! past favorites: Seaside, Tropical Tango, Candy Cane, Pink Champagne, Orange Spiced Cider, Gingersnaps. there are probably at least 15 more blends I LOVE and adore for all kinds of reasons: if you're looking for something specific (floral, woodsy, cinnamony, citrus, summery, for emotions) give a shout and we can help you find your favorite! favorite homemade blends these are blends you can make yourself! grab the individual bottles of oil, then add the number of drops in the recipe to your diffuser! SO GOOD, and totally customizable to YOU! Codi's top 3: 1. gingersnaps, 2. blueberry lemonade, 3. toasted marshmallow FAQ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS these are blends you can make yourself! grab the individual bottles of oil, then add the number of drops in the recipe to your diffuser! SO GOOD, and totally customizable to YOU! do I have to empty out / clean the diffuser when changing blends? nope! most of us just reload with water and whatever blend we fancy and we're good to go! you totally can dump it out / wipe it out in between blends, but totally not necessary. how often should I clean the diffuser? I usually wipe mine out with a damp cloth when I can see any buildup / discoloration from the water. just wipe, rinse (keep water away from that air port!) and you're good to go! what type of water should I use? I prefer to use filtered tap water, but you can use bottled or distilled if you prefer! my thoughts: if you're ok with drinking it, it's probably ok in the diffuser. the cleaner source the better, but filtered tap is great! TROUBLESHOOTING: no mist being created? check that the level isn't high (plate can't vibrate). if not that, sometimes adding too much essential oil can make the mist not come through. keep it under 10 total drops and you'll be good to go! mist in there but not coming out the top? usually this is because the fan is blocked! make sure the diffuser is on a hard surface so cloth isn't sealing over the fan inlet. water puddling underneath? check that the splash guard and the diffuser cover are both seated correctly - if they're not, the water will build up and run down the outside! ready for more? join the Essentially Inspired tribe! the cool thing about using essential oils is that you automatically get assigned as part of a tribe of people! this tribe shares recipes, new diffuser blends, and helps you get as much out of your ditch & switch journey as you'd like! if you just go to www.youngliving.com and place an order, you'll get placed with someone random based on where you live and be locked in with them! OR... you can grab the affiliate referral link from your friend who gifted you the diffuser and then you'll be a part of the Essentially Inspired tribe! what that looks like: we keep you in the know via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, email, and/or text: however you like to get your info, we've got you covered! we are a community of individuals coming together with positive vibes to take small steps towards our own goals we have a TON of fun doing it! lots of laughter and fun! buy whenever / whatever you'd like: you'll never feel pressured. this is YOUR JOURNEY towards your own goals! why diffusing is my favorite ditching & switching away from the toxins in candles, plug-ins, and room sprays was my reason for grabbing oils in the first place back in 2015! we were starting to think about starting a family, and { being the researcher I am } I kept reading how air fresheners and fragrances have a ton of things in them that are pretty bad for pregnant moms + babies. thankfully, a friend helped me switch them out! happy lungs for our whole household! I needed SOMETHING to make our home smell amazing, and I became OBSESSED with trying different diffuser blends! the cool part? every day you can put in a new scent! no more being stuck with one candle or plug in smell for months at a time! WOOOOO!!! #freedom And I'd love to have you join our community for YOUR wellness journey! Helping be a guide and a friend is my FAVORITE! You can do this! And I'll be there to help - however you need! xoxo -Codi

rollers: one of the most convenient ways to get your fave oils on your body! in this post, I'll help you through it start to finish! rollers are so great! they're portable, and an awesome way to mix up a blend for something specific that you wouldn't necessarily create a diffuser blend bottle for! cute, well traveled, mix it up! < rollers in a nutshell without further ado, let's make a roller! { scroll past the recipe for info on carrier oils, favorite recipes, tips for dilution, and links to some favorite bottles! } how to make an essential oil roller INGREDIENTS: 30 drops of essential oils { shop here } carrier oil of choice { descriptions below } 10 mL roller bottle { shop Whimsy & Wellness } LET'S MAKE IT: remove the roller top add your essential oils (30 drops in a 10 mL roller is a good place to start!!) carefully add your carrier oil even more carefully put the roller top back on tilt to mix, + roll on to enjoy! roll on wherever needed! wrists, neck, temples, forearms, chest, spine, feet, hairline! if anything feels too minty or spicy, just take carrier oil and put it over top! THE DETAILS { click to skip to section } ways to use a roller what does "dilution" mean? choosing a carrier oil: descriptions and characteristics essential oil combos you'll love tips & tricks: tried and true from seasoned oilers! WAYS TO USE A ROLLER: so many things you can use rollers for! here are some tribe faves: emotional support roller new year intention roller roller for upset tummies immune support roller mermaid hair roller for scalp eye health roller perfume roller muscle tension or headache roller "DILUTION", TWO WAYS: For ADULTS, "dilution" means using a carrier oil to spread a drop of EO over a larger surface area of the body, to help make spicy oils feel less so, or to conserve EOs when you don't need a full drop to do the trick Example: 30 drops of Stress Away EO in a roller topped with carrier oil, or putting a drop of Panaway on your back and massaging a carrier over top to spread it out _______ For KIDS & PETS, "dilution" means using LESS than one drop of EO at a time on the skin. This is where rollers come in!!! A lot of mamas make up rollers for different things for their kiddos in advance so they're not trying to put a small, partial drop in their hand and add bit of carrier and not get it everywhere when wrangling kiddos! one drop in a roller - easy peasy!!! Example: 1 drop of EO in a 10mL roller filled with carrier oil so less than one drop is put on at any one time There are TONS of great dilution charts for kiddos based on age on Pinterest and in books - use your intuition and empower yourself!! CARRIER OILS: Carrier oils are the fatty oils that protect the nuts and seeds of plants!! Depending on skin type and what you're looking for, you can use different carrier oils for different applications!!! Rosehip Oil - rich in vitamins A, C, and E, this ultra nourishing oil is perfect for dry or aging skin Sweet Almond Oil - full of proteins, minerals, and vitamin E, almond oil is a very hydrating choice for dry skin Avocado Oil - ideal for aging skin and boosting collagen production, avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, D, and E Grapeseed Oil - high in antioxidants and vitamin C, it can regulate oil production while calming any inflammation Tamanu Oil - anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, tamanu oil is perfect for active acne as well as skin prone to blackheads (and is in CBD Beauty Boost!!!) Apricot Kernel Oil - both anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, this light oil is great for acne prone or oily skin types Jojoba Oil - very similar to our skin's natural oil production, leaves skin hydrated without the heavy shine Coconut Oil - high in antioxidants & vitamin E, coconut oil can also be used for the face and body, as a cleanser or moisturizer Sunflower Seed Oil - a great oil for normal skin, sunflower seed oil offers hydration and oil moderation Young Living's V6 Massage Oil - an awesome blend that absorbs really well!! a combo of sesame seed oil + grapeseed oil + sweet almond oil + wheat germ oil + sunflower seed oil + olive oil I use YL's V6 oil the most! it absorbs really nicely and doesn't have much of a smell at all! fractionated coconut oil is another fave of mine! what do you use most? ESSENTIAL OIL COMBOS YOU'RE SURE TO LOVE: play around with these and discover what you love! there's no wrong way to make a roller!!! experiment and HAVE FUN! calming & soothing - lavender or stress away or peace & calming any YL blends on their own to make them stretch further - joy, harmony, hope, awaken, abundance muscles & head tension - m-grain, panaway, deep relief sleepy time - sleepyize, seedlings calm, cedarwood, lavender happy belly - digize + peppermint seasons blend - lavender + lemon + peppermint mermaid hair - rosemary + cedarwood + lavender immune support - thieves + frankincense + lemon Young Living also has a TON of our favorite oils in pre-made rollers! shop all of these oils here! TIPS & TRICKS : removing the roller top this can be tricky to do with your fingers or the tool that comes with some roller packs.... but the solution is built right into the bottle --- the CAP!!!! use the cap to pry off the roller top! seating the roller top back on the cap is also your best bet for securing the roller ball top back in place. simply put it loosely into the opening, then twist the cap all the way closed - boom!!! your bottle is sealed without any crazy acrobatics that can lead to spills!!! trying out recipes when trying out a new recipe or using rollers for the first time, my best advice is to make HALF a roller first! that way, if it's too strong you can add more carrier and dilute a bit. if it's not strong enough for your liking, you have room to add more essential oil!!! sometimes, rollers can be made neat neat as in "cool", but also neat as in "100% essential oil" - you don't HAVE to put carrier in your roller if you don't want to! I have many rollers I like to have only essential oils in! (like my seasons changing roller, and my mermaid hair roller, and my perfume roller) you do you, friend!! save it for later: love this recipe? pin it on Pinterest so you have it for later! be sure to follow so you're always in the know when new recipes are ready for making! Essentially Inspired Tribe Exclusive Resources: hey, Essentially Inspired Tribe members!! here are some resources exclusive to you! { tribe website password found in FB and Insta pinned posts! } { note: the website has a link to subscribe to get an email or text with a fresh monthly recipes!! be sure to subscribe! } Join us! We'd love to have you! if you're looking for more cool recipes and a super fun community, look no further!! I'd LOVE to have you join in on all the DIY + ditch and switch awesomeness with us! you'll automatically get access to exclusive printable recipe sheets + labels, and be invited to join in our social media communities! we also have some super awesome email and text subscriptions you can opt-into to take your make-it-yourself game to the next level! and we never leave you hanging: shop some of my fave bundles below, and once you're in, you'll get access to a really great Welcome + Intro series to help you get started! hop in and get started today! the fun starts NOW!

cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger - all the vibes of autumn in a bottle! cozy + spicy, these are the scents of autumn! I get so so sooooo excited every year to start filling up my diffuser with the cozy + spicy vibes! give me cinnamon EVERYTHING! I've helped make it super easy for you to find your new faves: check out these blends, save them on Pinterest, and shop all the oils on one shopping list you can easily add to your cart! my top 3: 1. ginger snaps, 2. anthro fall, 3. toasted marshmallow Bottle Your Favorite Blend! this is my favorite tip of all time: once you find a favorite diffuser blend, make your own bottle of it! no gathering bottles and counting drops - just pick it up and pop it in your diffuser! I have an assortment of free seasonal printable labels for everyone here .... if you're a member of the Essentially Inspired tribe, use the link below: it has even more free labels + recipe sheets + a blend printable and shopping list! Essentially Inspired tribe exclusive resources: if you're already part of the Essentially Inspired tribe, here are some diffusing resources exclusive to you! { tribe website password found in FB and Insta pinned posts! } { the blends & scents website has a link to subscribe to get an email or text with a fresh monthly diffuser blends you'll love for the season!! be sure to subscribe! } why diffusing is my favorite ditching & switching away from the toxins in candles, plug-ins, and room sprays was my reason for grabbing oils in the first place back in 2015! we were starting to think about starting a family, and { being the researcher I am } I kept reading how air fresheners and fragrances have a ton of things in them that are pretty bad for pregnant moms + babies. thankfully, a friend helped me switch them out! happy lungs for our whole household! I needed SOMETHING to make our home smell amazing, and I became OBSESSED with trying different diffuser blends! the cool part? every day you can put in a new scent! no more being stuck with one candle or plug in smell for months at a time! WOOOOO!!! #freedom And I'd love to have you join our community for YOUR wellness journey! Helping be a guide and a friend is my FAVORITE! You can do this! And I'll be there to help - however you need! xoxo -Codi

wishing that sugar scrub or body butter could smell like your new fave diffuser blend? well, it can! read on for tips! just for the smell of it if you're like me, you find a favorite new diffuser blend and you can. not. get. enough. turn that favorite into soaps, lotions, sugar scrubs, room sprays..... #allthethings yep! immabout to blow your mind! here's how: grab that favorite blend { see below or this pinterest board for inspo! } make a "blend bottle" of it { blog with instructions here } create your DIY, using your blend bottle instead of the recipe's oils! BOOM!!! you now have that glorious scent of your creative dreams in all of your DIYs! browse my favorite blends looking for a new fave?! look no further! some of my favorites are right here, but to see them all, visit this Pinterest blend board! so so good, right?! these are your soon-to-be favorites for sure!! label your creations! I have an assortment of free seasonal printable labels for everyone here .... if you're a member of the Essentially Inspired Tribe, use the link below: it has the complete set of 5x more free labels + recipe sheets + a blend printables and a shopping list! Shop here to join the Essentially Inspired Tribe! Essentially Inspired Tribe exclusive resources: if you're already part of the Essentially Inspired Tribe, here are some diffusing resources exclusive to you! { tribe website password found in FB and Insta pinned posts! } { the websites for blends & scents and crunchy living recipes have links to subscribe to get an email or text with fresh info you'll love!! this includes 12 months of printed fun snail-mailed to you! be sure to subscribe! }

a hint of citrus, a dash of floral, and even a little woodsy! get ready to find your new fave! diffuser blends for the best summer ever! there's nothing like an amazing diffuser blend to take a day from 'great' to 'amazing'! it has the ability to touch those deep memory emotions and give you #allthefeels check out my favorites for this time of year! ...and I'd love to hear YOUR thoughts once you try them! comment on the pinterest pin of your fave! my top 3: 1. blueberry lemonade, 2. blow pop, 3. toasted marshmallow Bottle Your Favorite Blend! this is my favorite tip of all time: once you find a favorite diffuser blend, make your own bottle of it! no gathering bottles and counting drops - just pick it up and pop it in your diffuser! I have an assortment of free seasonal printable labels for everyone here .... if you're a member of the Essentially Inspired tribe, use the link below: it has even more free labels + recipe sheets + a blend printable and shopping list! Essentially Inspired tribe exclusive resources: if you're already part of the Essentially Inspired tribe, here are some diffusing resources exclusive to you! { tribe website password found in FB and Insta pinned posts! } { the blends & scents website has a link to subscribe to get an email or text with a fresh monthly diffuser blends you'll love for the season!! be sure to subscribe! } why diffusing is my favorite ditching & switching away from the toxins in candles, plug-ins, and room sprays was my reason for grabbing oils in the first place back in 2015! we were starting to think about starting a family, and { being the researcher I am } I kept reading how air fresheners and fragrances have a ton of things in them that are pretty bad for pregnant moms + babies. thankfully, a friend helped me switch them out! happy lungs for our whole household! I needed SOMETHING to make our home smell amazing, and I became OBSESSED with trying different diffuser blends! the cool part? every day you can put in a new scent! no more being stuck with one candle or plug in smell for months at a time! WOOOOO!!! #freedom And I'd love to have you join our community for YOUR wellness journey! Helping be a guide and a friend is my FAVORITE! You can do this! And I'll be there to help - however you need! xoxo -Codi

Hi there, I'm Codi! I am a Maine-based lover of all things wellness, fun, light, + labradoodle! My story starts when I ditched + switched our whole house following a tumor removal at the age of 30… me, my husband Jason, and our baby girl Chunk the labradoodle! { @ladychunkleton } My Story My journey started back in 2013. I had ditched and switched our whole house to The Honest Company after having had a tumor removed from my leg.…. ....except for candles / air fresheners. I loved having our house smell amazing, and couldn't find a good alternative. A friend hooked me up with Young Living to swap oils in instead of those 'fragrance' toxins! So thankful, because we were talking about starting a family, and candles/air fresheners are on the "no-no" list for pregnant women and babies! Then, I had a breakthrough with the oil blend called Joy at a yoga class. I tend to have some seasonal blues that can run deep, and that blend changed everything for me, and my “oils used for wellness” realization / journey began. Then it snowballed into the cleaner ingredient / similar or less expensive YL versions of everything else in our home that I had been grabbing from The Honest Company! { cleaners, toothpaste, laundry soap, makeup, hand soap, lotions, etc } I like doing some DIYs, but D-I-Buy is more my jam! candle replacement, clean makeup, cleaner / hand soap + sanitizer / spray / toothpaste / mouthwash Now, helping others on their journey is my full-time gig! I love it! I spent 10 years as a Chemical Engineer, but this work with Young Living just fills me up and brings so much joy and purpose for me! Thankful, thankful, thankful! I started my business because I wanted to share my passion for ditching toxins + supporting the body to do what it's meant to, naturally. What started out as “just one class to teach my mom + her friends about what I'm using because they asked me to” turned into a tribe of over 800 in a few short years! Seeing how these things changed my life - not just the toxin load reduction and the wellness support, but how freeing it was emotionally to feel empowered and to have options - I couldn't help but share. And I'd love to have you join our community for YOUR wellness journey! Helping be a guide and a friend is my FAVORITE! You can do this! And I'll be there to help - however you need! xoxo -Codi

in Hamlet, Shakespeare wrote: "there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so" and although not in the same context exactly as what he was writing about, I feel like this idea of "thinking makes it so" keeps bubbling up in front of me these days more and more frequently. do you ever feel like that sometimes? like a concept is tugging on your sleeve and you start seeing it everywhere?? I feel like this one has my brain and my heart asking me to see it and feel it and reflect back on MY thoughts and how they're influencing and coloring my reality. so that is what I plan to do! I've been digging into this through some great authors and personal development coaches lately, and I'm excited to put pen to paper { keys to screen?? } and share more in this space. be well, my friends! see you soon! xoxo -Codi

Perfection - or the chasing of it - is a b!tch. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have felt so out of balance the past few years - quick to get angry and frustrated, starting and then quitting -like- everything, feeling all that teenage-turned-middle-aged angst clouding out the joy. Something dawned on me in the bath (where I do all my best thinking, and I may or may not be naked while typing this 🧖🏻‍♀️).... ....not only have I been feeling this drive to be “perfect or it’s not worth it”, but I have ALSO been feeling like I need the *PATH* to perfection to be perfect. Going to start eating better? Well, I didn’t eat ONLY organic fruits and veggies and nothing else today, so fail. Binge and start over another day. Wanting to go take some photos in the lavender field or orchard? Well, the outfit that would color coordinate wasn’t clean, and this one looks like hot garbage today, and now I don’t even want to go - fail. Wanting to share something funny to your stories? Well, house isn’t picked up and our furniture isn’t the best color for photographs so -fail- will do it another day. And on and on. And on. Until it never happens, and the joy of the moments of life is sucked out. We see all the inspirational quotes about finding your own “perfect”. Or that “perfect” doesn’t exist. But when you’re entrenched in that mentality - dudeeeee it’s hard to pull out of that spiral! It’s hard to even SEE when you’re “in it” The “this moment isn’t the best this moment could be, and so it’s not a worthy moment” vortex. So it’s not only “letting go of the notion of perfection” It’s realizing that the PATH to your goals or to happiness doesn’t have to be paved with golden bricks of perfection, either. In all honesty, it probably shouldn’t be. Let the moment be. Let yourself just be. Let your expectations be. Just be. ✌🏻 Give yourself grace, leave room for expansion, and open that fist you’ve had clenched around the “perfect path to perfect”. .....the cracks are where the joy comes in xoxo

// THE SHORT STORY: fill your container almost to the top with your base, leaving just a bit of room at the top dump it into a bigger bowl add a carrier oil until base is damp, or more if you want it more moisturizing + mix add 15-20 total drops of essential oil for every 1 cup of base {adjust for how strong you like it!} + mix again put back into your container, and scrub away! // LET'S GET SCRUBBY sugar, salt, coffee... body, hands, feet... moisturizing, relaxing, hydrating... this time of year especially, scrubs are LIFE today for DIY Monday, we're all about scrubby concoctions! this DIY is alllll about personal preference, so my advice is to start with some small jelly-jar sized batches and discover exactly how YOU like YOUR scrubs!!!! these can totally be done 100% with stuff you already have in your home, and are super decadent while being really, really inexpensive! ok, let's get started! \\\ WHAT YOU'RE SCRUBBING start by thinking about what you're scrubbing and why you're scrubbing it! really, really dry legs? might need a coarse scrub with moisturizing liquid! all over body to pamper yourself? a lighter scrub with a body wash might work better! hands at a sink? a coarse scrub or coffee scrub might be fun! I mostly do body scrubs in the shower with a moisturizing carrier oil for my dry legs! \\\ \\\ SCRUBBY SUBSTANCES depending on what / why you're scrubbing, you'll choose a base for your experiment! white sugar {most readily available, does a nice delicate scrub} raw sugar {more coarse than white sugar, great for hands} himalayan salt or epsom salt {holds up better in water and you can scrub longer, tends to be coarse} coffee grounds {doesn't dissolve so scrubs a long time + the caffeine, but also goes down the drain} combination of them!! I do a lot of mostly white sugar scrubs because we don't use that to eat anymore (and I have a bunch I'm working through from the pantry) plus himalayan salt because it is a more coarse scrub and lasts longer in water before it dissolves \\\ \\\ MAKE IT MOIST apologies to anyone else who hates the word "moist", but couldn't think of another word to describe this part hahaha depending on your goal, you'll choose something to moisten the base! some people like their scrubs with a LOT of liquid, some (like me) like for the sugar or salt to be barelyyyyyy moist. totally up to you, but beware of the naked splits - depending on what you use for a liquid and how much you use, your shower could become a bit slick. some of the favorites to use: coconut oil (fractionated liquid) - very moisturizing! coconut oil (solid) - whipped like a body butter, then fold in the base, it feels more decadent! jojoba oil - absorbs a bit better than coconut oil YL's V6 massage oil - my fave because it's a blend of a bunch of different carriers and absorbs reallyyyy nicely YL's body wash (unscented or scented) - if you don't want a slippery shower and are after a great scrub castile soap or the like - same as above! /// /// DECADENT SCENT EXPERIENCE we think of diffuser recipes as being just that - DIFFUSER recipes. but they're not! nope! not just for the diffuser! you can take your favorite smells and use them in ANY recipe or DIY to make your scent dreams come true! some favorites for sugar scrubs: blueberry lemonade - equal drops lemon + valor lavender - just on it's own! such a glorious, soothing oil! stress away - this blend was madeeeee for relaxing! ginger snaps blend - one of my fave smells! coffee hand scrub! christmas spirit - another one that would be fab for hands bergamot + lime - or any citrus combo - uplifting and refreshing peppermint + spruce - awakening and grounding at the same time or do your fave combo!!!!! share in the comments what you choose! Shop oils & bases here: https://www.myyl.com/codileighessentially#bwm/sugar-scrubs /// COUPLE THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: water makes minty mintier, spicy spicier - if something is too minty or spicy when you use it, get out of the water and slather on a carrier oil (you only put Panaway on your lower back before you hop in the shower once #gravityflowstowardsthebuttcrack) if you plan on hitting the rays, remember that citrus can make your skin more sensitive to the sun (especially bergamot) I've personally never had any issues, but I'm also sunscreen obsessed! \\\ \\\ THE RECIPE fill your container almost to the top with your base, leaving just a bit of room at the top dump it into a bigger bowl add a carrier oil until base is damp, or more if you want it more moisturizing + mix add 15-20 total drops of essential oil for every 1 cup of base {adjust for how strong you like it!} + mix again put back into your container, and scrub away! /// CONTAINERS I like to use the small 4oz jelly jars for my scrubs so I can make new batches with different scents/properties often! and for hand scrubs, the short ball jars with the wide mouth are great! make sure whatever you use has a lid! ///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\ I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!! try one or two of these and share your thoughts!!!: -what was your recipe?! -what did you think?? -what container did you use? -did you add any extras? -what essential oil combo did you do?? would LOVE to see photos, too!!!! yay! this is so fun! *** NOTE: as always, start low, go slow, and listen to your body, and follow usual safety guidelines! dilute as desired, especially for kiddos. keep oils out of eyes and ears. use only the highest quality essential oils. have fun!!! *** Pin It: https://pin.it/6ww8p2B Shop oils & bases here: https://www.myyl.com/codileighessentially#bwm/sugar-scrubs Young Living's V6 Massage Oil: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/product/v-6-vegetable-oil-complex Young Living's Shower Gel Base: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/product/bath-shower-gel-base Essentially Inspired Tribe Members: head to the our Essentially Inspired Facebook group for more DIY recipes, tips, & tricks! or to our website's recipe section! essentiallyinspired.org/recipes enjoy, enjoy!!