Lemon (Hark the Herald)
Major Antioxidant Benefits
Lemon is so cleansing
Purifies air and surfaces
Promotes Cognitive Ability
Mix with honey to soothe - throat for a while
Helps lift mood and makes me smile

Get cleansing benefits every day
Add few drops to water to make room spray
Drink lemon water out of glass or stainless steel
This essential oil comes from the Lemon Peel.

15 Uses for Lemon
    1    What is that smell?   Diffuse Lemon to neutralize odors of any kind.  This will also uplift mood.
    2    Sticky Stuff?   Lemon essential oil is awesome for removing sticky tree sap, sticker residue and permanent marker. It even gets gum out of hair!
    3    Add zest to your Water.  Add Lemon to your water!  Be sure it is in glass or stainless steel..
Add ice. Shake well. You will love the flavor!
    4    Clean the air during Remodel.  Diffuse lemon essential oil while you repaint or remodel your home.
    5    Road-Trip Good Times.   Next time you go on a long trip.  Add a few drops of Lemon to a cotton ball and shove in your air vent. This lifts mood and gets the stink out.
    6    Up your Happy.  Diffuse lemon essential oil to brighten and energize your mood. 
    7    Flavor Boost. Add a drop of Lemon essential oil anytime you are cooking with lemon juice.  This gives it a  great flavor.  Add to an herbal tea and honey too.
    8    Perk-Me-Up. Need energy? Try rubbing a drop of Lemon on your hands and inhale.  You’ll be amazed at the power of the Lemony aroma!
    9    Smell Lemons, Not Chemicals. Add a couple drops of Lemon essential oil to your dishwater. Adding Lemon will make it a better experience for you while taking advantage of the cleaning qualities in Lemon essential oil!  Your glassware will be crystal clean.
    10    Super Study Powers. Diffuse with Peppermint in the classroom or during homework time to help the kids stay awake and focused.
    11    An Original All-Purpose Cleaner. Mix 5-6 drops Lemon essential oil with water and vinegar in a spray bottle to cleanse and purify surfaces. Use to clean kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances. For stainless steel, mix Lemon essential oil with olive oil for best results.
    12    Fruity Fun. Use Lemon essential oil mixed with water and vinegar.  Keep in a spray to clean friut and have it last longer too. 
    13     Bad Smelling towels? . When your towels smell yucky and could use a boost, add Lemon oil to your detergent!
    14    Furrnitre Polish.  A few drops of Lemon essential oil combined with a few drops to olive oil makes a great and non-toxic furniture polish.
    15    Seasonal Threat Releif.  Add 1-2 drops of each Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint in a shot glass.  Fill with a little water.   Swish for 5 seconds and swallow.  Instant relief.
 

Oh what FUN!!  I think I am finally able to connect my 2 passions and create something fun and educational.

Singing PLUS essential oil education = a JINGLE.

Today's special??  MELALUECA (Tea Tree Oil)

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Melaleuca (to the tune of Deck the Halls)
Promotes a Healthy Immune Function
Melaleuca
Benefits skin & Healthy Complexion
Melaluca
Soothes Minor Skin Irritations 
And it helps with dandruff too
Cleanses and Purifies in all situations
Melaluca

   1    Say Goodbye To Razor Burn! Apply after shaving to prevent any skin irritation. You can also mix Melaleuca with a bottle of fractionated coconut oil for a great facial moisturizer. Consider also mixing with Lavender or Frankincense for added benefit.
    2    Add “Oomph” To Your Lotion. Help soothe your skin by placing 1 drop of Melaleuca essential oil in your moisturizer during your morning and night skin routine. You can also apply to skin blemishes and rashes as part of a daily cleansing program.
    3    Bathroom Cleaner. Combine 10 drops of Melaleuca with ½ cup baking soda and ¼ cup vinegar to clean the toilet.
    4    Refresh Your Wash. Add a couple drops of Melaleuca to laundry detergent to get rid of any musty smells caused by poor ventilation.
    5    Homemade Baby Wipes. Cut a paper towel roll in half and place it in a storage container with 2 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil and 3 drops each of Melaleuca and Lavender. When the liquid is absorbed, remove the cardboard roll and pull wipes from the center.
    6    For When Soap Won’t Do It. Melaleuca is great for removing permanent marker from skin.
    7    Baby Bottom Remedy. Mix with Fractionated Coconut Oil, Lavender, and Frankincense to make a diaper paste for baby’s irritated skin.
    8    Too Much Fun In The Sun? Apply to the skin during your family vacation or after a long day in the sun.
    9    Sleep Feeling Clean. Spray Melaleuca on your mattress pad when you change the sheets.
    10    Handy For Hikers. Take Melaleuca essential oil in your pack next time to take the off beaten trail. Melaleuca is a great cleansing agent for occasional scrapes and other skin irritations.
    11    Learn From The Past. Historically, Melaleuca oil was used as a cleanser for the face and to deal with periodic skin and toenail challenges.
    12    Boost Your Immune Function. Diffuse Melaleuca or rub it on the bottom of your feet. Combine with On Guard for even more immune support.
    13    Chemical-Free Cleaning. Dilute 8-10 drops with water in a spray bottle to clean around the house. It is great to use in damp places and in the bathroom!
    14    A Young Athlete’s Best Friend. Apply directly to the feet and toenails after practice each night and especially if you are also showering, swimming or exercising in public, high traffic areas.
    15     Healthy, Happy You. Massage onto the bottoms of feet and the chest area to promote overall health, especially during the winter.  For occasional skin irritations, apply Melaleuca directly to the skin or dilute with a drop of fractionated coconut oil.

I am having a BLAST educating and empowering YOU about essential oils through my other passion, signing.

WHY didn't I think of this sooner?  I am in heaven with all the positivity and feedback.  Since I feel so passionate about sharing non-toxic solutions with others I decided to share more thorough SONGS.  Remember all those jingeles, commercials and theme songs when you were a kid?  I DO.  I hope these lyrics mixed with music will help you remember the many uses and powers of essential oils too.

Today's song dijour: Lavender to the Tune of Silent Night
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Lavender is Calming
One drop soothes burns, scrapes and owies
Eases Head Tension
Helps with aches
Inhale to De-stress  When Kids Drive you INSANE
Diffuse or use topically
Lavender supports restfull sleep

1.   Take A Lavender Bath. Drop a bit of lavender essential oil along with Epsom salts to your bath water for an ultra-relaxing experience.
2 .   Head To Toe Rest! After a hard work out or a long day on your feet, rub Lavender along with Lemongrass on your legs and feet. It will help soothe sore muscles and fully rest.
3 .  Take The Stinky Out Of Vinegar. Add 4-5 drops of Lavender to your vinegar cleaning mixture for a more bearable scent.
4.  Quick Fix. Mix three parts Fractionated Coconut Oil with one part Lavender essential oil in a small spray bottle or roll on to help clear up skin irritation associated with chafing.  Great for little ones!
5.   Bring on the ZZZ’s. Rub on the bottoms of the feet for a more restful sleep.
6.  Enjoy A Fresh And Clean Mattress. Sprinkle a mixture of 1 cup baking soda and 10 drops of lavender essential oil over your mattress. Allow the mixture to sit for at least one hour then use the vacuum hose to clean it up. You can combine with drops of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Clove, or Rosemary as well.
7.   Ouch! That’s Hot! The next time someone doesn’t realize the iron or pan is still hot; apply Lavender oil to the affected area to soothe skin irritation, relieve redness and ease puffiness.
8.   Lovely Mascara   Add a drop or two to mascara to promote healthy lashes.  The relaxing aromatherapy is an added bonus. 
9.    A Sleepy Time Trick. A few drops of Lavender placed on a pillow will help a restless toddler (or adult) fall asleep and stay asleep.
10.  Flavor Twist. Lavender adds a unique and delicious flavor to marinades, custards, breads, cookies, icings, and even honey and syrup.
11.  Homemade Aftershave. Use after shaving to soothe and soften skin and to lessen the redness and burning caused by razor burn.
12.  Take The “Ouch” Out. One drop of Lavender will help relieve the discomfort and sensitivity of occasional sore gums, dry or chapped lips, occasional scrapes and abrasions, or after too much sun.
13.  Clear The Mind. Apply Lavender to the temples and back of neck to lessen the effects of stressful, anxious feelings and to promote mental clarity.
14.  Care For Your Baby Belly. Rub Lavender essential oil onto an itchy tummy while pregnant.
15.  Therapeutic Dish & Laundry Soap. If your liquid soap smells a bit flat, you can add Lavender for additional aromatherapy benefits. It transforms your cleaning experience!