Don't Scratch! Use doTERRA.

Don't scratch that!  If you have brushed against a plant that is less than friendly to your skin, you'll usually figure it out fast.  It starts with the relentless itching, which turns to scratching, and can eventually lead to the spreading of poison all over the body.  Many essential oils have a calming effect on the skin.  When combined with a few other household ingredients, you can make a natural lotion to help with cases of severe itching.

What you need:

1T sea salt
1T baking soda
1 T bentonite clay
4 drops of each:  doTERRA Geranium, Lavender, Melaleuca, and Roman Chamomile
Water to form a paste.

Directions:

Combine all of the dry ingredients in a small bowl and mix.  Slowly add water and stir until a smooth paste is achieved.  Add the essential oils,  transfer to a squeeze bottle or jar with a lid and apply where needed.

Essential oils for Allergies

Essential Oils Great For Allergies

Eucalyptus
Lavender
Lemon
Melaleuca
Melissa
Patchouli
Peppermint
Roman Chamomile

Tips for using essential oils to help combat allergies:

1.  Take 2-3 drops each of Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint essential oil in an empty capsule.
2.   Apply topically underneath the nose, to the chest area, or bottoms of the feet.
3.  Diffuse aromatically to help with indoor symptoms.


Essential oils are available by going to www.simplepleasure.biz and click on doTERRA essential oils.
Empty capsules are also available through doTERRA.

Tangerine Cupcakes

tangerine cupcakes

• 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 c sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2/3 c whole milk, at room temperature
• 1 drop of doTERRA tangerine essential oil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners.  Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.  Beat the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attached on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.  Beat in the vanilla.  Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low, beat in half of the flour mixture, all of the milk, and then the remaining flour mixture until just combined.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each 3/4 of the way full.  Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 – 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.  Transfer the pan to a rack and let cool 5 minutes, then remove the cupcakes to the rack to cool completely.  Top with frosting.
Frosting:

• 1 8 oz. stick of cream cheese
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Tbs vanilla extract
• 4 c powdered sugar
• 2 – 3 drops doTERRA tangerine essential oil
• for color: use 9 red drops and 10 yellow drops

In a large bowl mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla.  Add one cup of powdered sugar at a time, beat until completely combined.  Add 2 – 3 drops of doTERRA tangerine essential oil (to taste), add food coloring.

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CILANTRO LIME QUESADILLA

CILANTRO LIME QUESADILLA
1 cup shredded chicken
1 can of black beans
1 can of corn
1 drop dōTERRA cilantro essential oil
2 drops dōTERRA lime essential oil
4 tomatoes
1 avocado
Tortillas
Shredded cheese
Mix together chicken, black beans, corn, cilantro essential oil, lime essential oil, tomatoes, and avocado. Heat up grill. Place 1 tortilla on grill and spread a small amount of the black bean mixture on half of the tortilla. Sprinkle cheese on the tortilla and fold. Allow the tortilla to heat up and the cheese to melt. Repeat with as many tortillas as desired.

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Protect yourself with TerraShield®

TerraShield®
Outdoor Blend

TerraShield® is an all-natural formula of lemon eucalyptus, citronella, lemongrass, and a proprietary blend of 12 other therapeutic-grade essential oils blended in a base of pure fractionated coconut oil. A primary function of essential oils in plants is protecting against insects and other predators. Unlike other products that contain synthetic and toxic chemicals, TerraShield is a natural approach to managing exposure to biting insects. TerraShield's fresh, light citrus smell is wonderfully invigorating and can be used safely by everyone in the family. One application provides coverage that lasts up to 6 hours.

TerraShield® Essential Oil Blend 15ml (3119)

US$ 12.67

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Yummy Fruit Dip Recipe

Yummy Fruit Dip

8oz pkg. cream cheese softened
1 8oz. tub whipped topping (for a change of flavor get strawberry cool whip)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3-6 drops of any of the following oils (or you can mix and match)—lemon, wild orange (my favorite), Lime, or Grapefruit.
Food coloring

Mix together and chill. Dip your favorite fruits in this!

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Avocado Dip

 

Avocado Dip

 

2 ripe avocados, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1 t lemon juice

1 drop doTERRA  lemon essential oil

1 T hot sauce

1/2 t minced garlic

pinch of salt

 

Combine all ingredients in a food processor.  Blend until smooth.  Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

 

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