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Daily diffuser: Bergamot, Lime, and Juniper Berry It’s the weekend. I want to try on some different emotions, so I’ve got this line up help me with that. Bergamot - This oil has a cleansing effect on stagnant feelings and limiting belief systems, something I need to break through today. Lime- Here’s an oil for balancing the heart and mind. Feeling apathetic? Diffuse lime. Losing hope? Try lime. This oil revitalizes me. It’s fresh and zesty. Juniper Berry - This is a grounding oil that reminds me, “Clouds might move in front of the sun, but the sun is still there.” This oil helps me reconcile my fears and anxieties and gives me some courage to keep moving through the fog. #oilnerd #dailydiffuser #lifeisgood #plantmedicine (at Libertyville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHkt_VKDQJk/?igshid=ch8ytvc6fre8

The Daily Diffuser- Green Mandarin, Basil, Sandalwood It’s Friday, y’all, and so it’s one of the busiest days of the week for me. I need energy, I need to focus, and I need inspiration. Today’s combo will help. Green Mandarin-this is actually a great skin care oil, but I mostly use it for diffusing bc I love the bright and cheery citrus scent. This oil makes me feel limitless, like I can do anything. Basil-I added a couple drops of this oil to help me fight adrenal exhaustion, a common side effect of the global pandemic as well as the end of the workweek. Allostatic load, anyone? Try basil. Sandalwood-Here’s my oil focus. It is a grounding oil, and it balances the Green Mandarin energy, which alone could have me bouncing off the walls. Something neat about oils is that when you try new combinations, you learn more about the properties of each oil. Kind of like human relationships; we learn about ourselves by studying our interaction with others. #oilnerd #dailydiffuser #tgif #greenmandarin #doterralife (at Libertyville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHiK0ktjvNJ/?igshid=18luhf9qfzmnf

I’ve got a tension headache or baby migraine coming on- too soon to tell. Regardless, it’s peppermint and lemon in my diffuser today for the win. Peppermint is a great oil for headaches, and the brightness of lemon makes me happy when the headache dampens my spirits and makes me want to collapse back into bed. All essential oils are not created equal, by the way, and I love love love Doterra’s lemon. It’s the real thing. R keeps a bottle in Barrow and calls it her “COVID test.” You know how loss of smell is a COVID symptom? Every morning she uncaps her lemon and takes a whiff, and she knows that if she ever can’t smell it, she should go get tested. #oilnerd #doterra #whatsinyourdiffuser (at Libertyville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHf56YDDE4N/?igshid=10bhnqo9dji3h

Today my diffuser is starring Bergamot and Lemongrass - oils that support clarity, hope, optimism, and simplicity. I need all of that! #oilnerd #selfhelp #winteriscoming #lifeisgood (at Libertyville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdVrssDC5K/?igshid=bsog1ysofp3m

We are having a mini heat wave here in Chicagoland, and it feels a little bit like summer, so I’ve got lime and basil in my diffuser today, and yesterday was rosemary and lavender. Next week when we get back to normal November weather, I will bring back my warm spice oils. But I am not complaining about this break in our regular programming! #oilnerd #doterra #itsnotsweaterweather (at Libertyville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHWAExVjPzX/?igshid=7ordnmnfcb0f

Another night of “product research” for the perfect bath salt combo for the Christmas Baskets. I sent my brother home with black spruce, frankincense and lavender, and I’ve got lavender and Siberian fir going on in here tonight. I even went on a really long walk today to make my muscles extra sore to make sure the oils do what the promise! And I mean looong- like my dad texted me to see if I was ok bc I was gone so long. Both are infused with just enough coconut oil to make your skin feel like magic but not leave a ring on the tub. All I can say is that they are both winners in terms of scent and relaxation. Both transport you to a heavenly forest. I won’t be able to comment on muscle soreness for tonight’s combo until tomorrow, but yesterday I walked 12.5 and then used the other combo at night and no problem walking my biggie walk today. I have to say, also, that the secret to a good bath is a candle and lights out. Focus on the scent of the oils and the warm water and the Stevie Nicks in your earbuds. Ok maybe that last part is just me. #gypsy #oilnerd #bathsalts #lifeisgood (at Libertyville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF50DggDohQ/?igshid=130xniinn7dfm

This is me at Starbucks, working on my book, my FluBomb and hand sanitizer at the ready! I am not afraid of public spaces, but I’m hand washing and disinfecting like gangbusters. #oilnerd #washyourhands #30secondhandwash #benotafraid #butbesmart #camino2019book #leftrightleftright #lifeisgood (at Starbucks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9RpN3bp_bo/?igshid=1eimncq6b1k28

Love Bombs for sale! All we need is love🎶🎵 The quotation on the photo is by Helen Keller. Starring MAGNOLIA, BERGAMOT, and MELISSA, this unique blend fosters feelings of joy and passion; well-being and boundless optimism; contagious enthusiasm and spiritual connection Other oils like WILD ORANGE, FRANKINCENSE, GERANIUM and HINOKI ground this blend, promoting feelings of deep connection, enlightenment, and wisdom. Cinnamon, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, and Marjoram round up this this electric mix of spices, florals, and citrus, giving it a warm, inviting, and sultry aroma, perfect for deep connection with someone or simply uplifting your best self for meditation. Blended with coconut oil and Hawaiian kukui nut oil, your Love Bomb is an excellent choice for an indulgent massage that is a treat for dry skin. $22 + shipping. Specify brown or pink bottle. I am still making Flu Bombs, too (same price), as the flu season seems to be extra long this year. If you want 2 or either or one of each, I’ll do 2 for $40 + shipping. #lovebomb #oilnerd #plantmedicine #loveistheanswer #morelove (at Mansion House) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9QUZ4FJlOV/?igshid=wyllbvm0ts2u