rvasc
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Post by rvasc on May 29, 2017 18:11:42 GMT -6
Ok so I have exactly two: eculyptus for the toilet and lavender for the dryer.
What do you use and for what?
I would like my laundry to smell fresh and clean. Would citrus be a better choice?
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Post by Betweenthelines on May 29, 2017 18:21:09 GMT -6
I love Eden's Garden EO's. I use lavender on my wool dryer balls, lemon to clean my microwave and dishwasher, and I make a lip scrub with sugar in the raw, coconut oil and grapefruit EO. I also use eucalyptus in the bath and mixed with lavender in my bedroom diffuser.
Eden's garden also has a bunch of great blends that are already mixed too, and they ship super quick.
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Post by nacho on May 29, 2017 18:24:35 GMT -6
I use Young Living and have lots.
I cannot live without my allergy rollerball I made with lemon, lavender, and peppermint.
I also diffuse different oils depending on my mood. I love citrus ones for a good pick me up.
I have a sleepytime rollerball I made with lavender, vetiver, cedar wood, and copiaba. I sleep like I baby when I remember to roll this on the bottom of my feet. Sometimes I diffuse a blend called peace and calming at night to unwind.
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Post by Betweenthelines on May 29, 2017 19:18:55 GMT -6
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Post by Risscaboobs on May 29, 2017 19:20:40 GMT -6
Eucalyptus and/or lavender in the bath. Those, or peppermint in my diffuser.
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Post by theseaword on May 29, 2017 19:55:20 GMT -6
I use lavender mixed with baking soda to deodorize carpets and mattresses.
I use lemon or orange when I clean, especially my fridge and the inside of my dishwasher.
I use almond oil (mixed with olive oil)for face wash.
Eucalyptus obvs in the humidifier for colds.
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ironegg
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Post by ironegg on May 29, 2017 19:57:16 GMT -6
What brand does everyone use? Do I order via distributor or online? I would like to get into EO slightly but I have no clue how.
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Post by theseaword on May 29, 2017 19:59:36 GMT -6
I mostly use plant therapy because they sell it on amazon and I get my whole life on amazon. I have a rando brand here and there from target and Whole Foods.
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Post by theseaword on May 29, 2017 20:09:38 GMT -6
I use lavender mixed with baking soda to deodorize carpets and mattresses. I use lemon or orange when I clean, especially my fridge and the inside of my dishwasher. I use almond oil (mixed with olive oil)for face wash. Eucalyptus obvs in the humidifier for colds. So do you just mix a few drops with baking soda, sprinkling on carpet/mattress, then vacuum up? Or what? Yup. I actually have an empty sprinkles canister, and it works perfectly. Lavender works well because it deodorizes and smells awesome. I sprinkle it on the carpet, let it set for about an hour, then vacuum. |
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Post by justkeepmoving on May 29, 2017 20:17:18 GMT -6
I use Plant Therapy.
Peppermint is my #1 go to. It's great when you're congested and it's also great at keeping bugs/spiders away. Mix peppermint and water in a spray bottle and spray around your door frames. We've also had ants in our place and spray some on them and they like freeze or run in the opposite direction and then don't really come back.
I also like Plant Therapy's headache relief roll on.
They also have a kid safe line which is awesome too.
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Post by unicornsparkles on May 29, 2017 20:44:02 GMT -6
I've used Young Living and Doterra and I like the feel of Doterra better but use both. I use Joy from YL on myself, especially when stressed. I use a calming blend when my kids are acting a fool, it's got lavender, mint and orange in it. I also had a friend make up a eucalyptus bug spray but I'm not sure it's safe for pregnants so I'm going to double check with my doctor tomorrow. Thieves oil on feet for when we feel sickness coming on. Those are our regulars.
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Cher
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Post by Cher on May 29, 2017 20:51:31 GMT -6
Can someone tell me what they use as a diffuser? I would like my house to smell nice but I don't want to talk to MLM people so I have been avoiding buying one.
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Post by amberr on May 29, 2017 21:00:31 GMT -6
Can someone tell me what they use as a diffuser? I would like my house to smell nice but I don't want to talk to MLM people so I have been avoiding buying one. we got our first diffuser off Amazon. We got our second from a YL salesperson. She isn't pushy and never tries to sell us anything but will place an order and sell to us at wholesale. Maybe you can find a rep like ours! |
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Post by Cher on May 29, 2017 21:07:49 GMT -6
Can someone tell me what they use as a diffuser? I would like my house to smell nice but I don't want to talk to MLM people so I have been avoiding buying one. we got our first diffuser off Amazon. We got our second from a YL salesperson. She isn't pushy and never tries to sell us anything but will place an order and sell to us at wholesale. Maybe you can find a rep like ours! Aren't the YL diffusers like $250? All the YL posts I see seem to insinuate I'm poisoning my kid by not treating him with oils for all the things. So I'm kinda not into giving them money. |
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Post by Cher on May 29, 2017 21:12:35 GMT -6
Can someone tell me what they use as a diffuser? I would like my house to smell nice but I don't want to talk to MLM people so I have been avoiding buying one. Buy a cheap one on Amazon and don't you dare be suckered into anything more elaborate. I'm thinking like you. Do you have any you recommend? |
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Post by amberr on May 29, 2017 21:12:38 GMT -6
we got our first diffuser off Amazon. We got our second from a YL salesperson. She isn't pushy and never tries to sell us anything but will place an order and sell to us at wholesale. Maybe you can find a rep like ours! Aren't the YL diffusers like $250? All the YL posts I see seem to insinuate I'm poisoning my kid by not treating him with oils for all the things. So I'm kinda not into giving them money. I don't *think* so? But I'd have to dig the book out to know for sure. I thought I saw some for <$100. Our Amazon one looks almost identical to the YL one and I'm thinking was around $40. I can't tell any difference in them so check out Amazon. |
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Post by ironegg on May 29, 2017 21:14:44 GMT -6
If I was going to start EO for the first time, what oils do I need?
I would like two diffusers, one for the living area and one for DS room.
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Post by ironegg on May 29, 2017 21:17:34 GMT -6
If I was going to start EO for the first time, what oils do I need? I would like two diffusers, one for the living area and one for DS room. Depends on what you want them for. I just want pretty smells, I like mints, citrus and non floral herbs. Be sure to google safety for kids/pets. Really just smells. I am not totally on board with them curing everything in life. Something menthol-y would be nice because DS is always so congested? Is that eucalyptus? |
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Post by Cher on May 29, 2017 21:21:49 GMT -6
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Post by GhoatMonket on May 29, 2017 21:24:49 GMT -6
Depends on what you want them for. I just want pretty smells, I like mints, citrus and non floral herbs. Be sure to google safety for kids/pets. Really just smells. I am not totally on board with them curing everything in life. Something menthol-y would be nice because DS is always so congested? Is that eucalyptus? No for kids under 10. Pine/spruce/fur are better choices for kids over 2. No rosemary either. No peppermint under the age of 6. |
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Post by ironegg on May 29, 2017 21:25:54 GMT -6
Really just smells. I am not totally on board with them curing everything in life. Something menthol-y would be nice because DS is always so congested? Is that eucalyptus? No for kids under 10. Pine/spruce/fur are better choices for kids over 2. No rosemary either. No peppermint under the age of 6. Thanks. That's good to know. I really just like nice smells. Nothing vanilla like. I am falling into a Google spiral. |
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Post by GhoatMonket on May 29, 2017 21:27:08 GMT -6
No for kids under 10. Pine/spruce/fur are better choices for kids over 2. No rosemary either. No peppermint under the age of 6. Thanks. That's good to know. I really just like nice smells. Nothing vanilla like. I am falling into a Google spiral. Just make sure it spirals you to check safety for children  |
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Post by Emmentaler on May 29, 2017 22:31:38 GMT -6
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Post by lifesaverz on May 30, 2017 1:08:08 GMT -6
Really just smells. I am not totally on board with them curing everything in life. Something menthol-y would be nice because DS is always so congested? Is that eucalyptus? No for kids under 10. Pine/spruce/fur are better choices for kids over 2. No rosemary either. No peppermint under the age of 6. See, this is what bothers me about EO, & why I just haven't been able to get on board with them yet, is because there is no real, consistent guidelines for safety with kids. I have a friend who sells them & uses them for everything, including on her young toddlers. I just feel like since there's not a real guideline/party line on this I would have no idea what is actually safe. |
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Post by dragonflyinn on May 30, 2017 5:53:10 GMT -6
No for kids under 10. Pine/spruce/fur are better choices for kids over 2. No rosemary either. No peppermint under the age of 6. See, this is what bothers me about EO, & why I just haven't been able to get on board with them yet, is because there is no real, consistent guidelines for safety with kids. I have a friend who sells them & uses them for everything, including on her young toddlers. I just feel like since there's not a real guideline/party line on this I would have no idea what is actually safe. See if you can find someone like a nurse or something who uses oils. Our family friend is a doterra distributor and has also been a nurse for years & I know she does her research on things. So I always ask her opinion on what is safe as far as oils with kids (she is also a mom too). Not saying all nurses or doctors will be smart about it but if you can find someone you trust who has a background like that, I think that's better than just taking the word of Joe Schmoe who signed up to sell oils. |
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Post by allisong on May 30, 2017 6:25:34 GMT -6
Oooooh I'm totally stealing the allergy rollerball idea! I need this desperately.
I diffuse peace and calming, as well as chamomile, around the house and use a peppermint rollerball for headaches.
Definitely get a cheapo diffuser!!! They all work the same.
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Post by allisong on May 30, 2017 6:31:10 GMT -6
Also, always make sure you buy and store your oils in dark bottles. The sun can affect how they work.
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Post by whitney on May 30, 2017 6:32:01 GMT -6
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