Put on your rose-colored glasses and embrace your inner romantic with our 28 days of love calendar! Each day you’ll find something like a special girls’ night out or an indulgent night in with a bathtub and Lavender essential oil—and maybe your favorite magazine. This February, grow closer to the people around you (including yourself!) and show them you care.

Print our free downloadable calendar now!

How will you be sharing the love this month?

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Celebrate the big game without the overindulgent game day recipes by making our sweet potato party bites! Unlike other recipes for game day, this homemade treat gives you a satisfying snack with fresh, wholesome ingredients such as avocado, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and cilantro. Plus, they’re so tasty no one will guess they belong with your stash of healthy recipes!

Need more easy game day recipes? Check out our other essential oil-infused recipes for more great ideas!

Ingredients

• 1½ tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for greasing
• Black Pepper Vitality™
• 2 sweet potatoes, unpeeled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 avocados
• 2 drops Lemon Vitality™
• 1 drop Lime Vitality™
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1–2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Place oven racks in upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat to 425⁰ F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil and lightly coat with olive oil.
2. Dip a toothpick into Black Pepper Vitality essential oil and swirl the toothpick in 1½ tablespoons olive oil. Continue blending essential oil and olive oil until you’ve reached your desired flavor.
3. Scrub sweet potatoes until clean and cut into ½-inch slices. Arrange in a single layer on greased baking sheets, then brush sweet potato tops with olive oil mixture. Sprinkle slices with salt. Roast for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown underneath.
4. If you’re not using mozzarella, flip slices and roast for an additional 10 minutes or until cooked through. If you are using mozzarella, remove sweet potatoes from the oven at 8 minutes, top with a mozzarella slice, return to oven, and bake for remaining 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
5. Remove baking sheets from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, use a fork to mash together avocados, Lemon Vitality, Lime Vitality, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic.
7. Top slices with a dollop of avocado mixture and garnish with chopped tomatoes and cilantro. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

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What’s your favorite way to celebrate the big game? Tell us in the comments below!

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Cedarwood essential oil holds a special place in our hearts—and among our favorite beauty and personal care products! Cedar oil is a wonderful complement to your hair and skin care regimen, and the Cedarwood scent is evocative of the strong, tall trees it comes from.

In this infographic, we’re sharing some of our favorite factoids about this botanical and some of our tried-and-true Cedarwood oil uses. This graphic is handy to keep as a reference or share with a friend looking to explore Cedarwood essential oil benefits.

What do you love about Cedarwood? Share with us in the comments.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/all-about-cedarwood/

Scents carry with them a wave of memories and associations. Maybe a classic department store perfume reminds you of your grandmother or the squeaky clean scent of bar soap reminds you of your mother. Our essential oil perfume opens up options for personal scents you’ll be remembered for, without scary ingredients. Plus, this DIY perfume is easy enough to make, tweak, and remake for years to come.

First, let’s dive into a couple essentials that you should know, like the “notes” of the essential oil blends that make up your perfume. Typically, you’ll smell the quick-evaporating top notes first, followed a moment later by the middle notes—the heart of the perfume. Finally, you’ll catch the base notes, which complement the top and middle notes.

When selecting botanicals for your perfume, start with the base note, soften with a middle note, and finish with a top note that makes a positive first impression.

Base note essential oils:

Middle note essential oils:

Top note essential oils:

Supplies:

• Empty 5-ml essential oil bottle
• AromaGlide Roller Fitment
• V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex
• Top note essential oil
• Middle note essential oil
• Bottom note essential oil
• Custom labels
• Transparent tape

Click to view custom labels

Instructions:

1. Combine 10–15 drops each of your selected oils in the empty bottle until your essential oil blend is balanced.
2. Once you’re happy with the blend, fill the rest of the bottle with V-6.
3. Put the roller fitment and cap on.
4. Print custom labels.
5. Wrap label around the bottle and apply transparent tape.
6. Roll on to your neck, wrists, or anywhere you apply perfume.

Which combinations are you excited to try? Share your ideas in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/diy-perfume-with-essential-oils/

How well do you know your essential oil botanicals? Bergamot might be your favorite essential oil, but did you know it comes from a citrus fruit that looks like a cross between a lime and an orange? How about that Copaiba essential oil comes from the gum resin of the copaiba tree? Take this essential oil quiz to put your botanical knowledge to the test, and discover how much you know! You might learn something new along the way.

Which expertise level did you get? Which essential oil botanical pairings surprised you? Share in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/the-essential-oil-botanical-quiz/

Dark, delicious, decadent—diet friendly? This chocolate mousse recipe cuts out unhealthy fats and excess sugar without compromising texture or flavor. With just three dairy-free ingredients, you can have a satisfying dark chocolate mousse dessert in less than 15 minutes and without undoing your day. So when cookies and candy call your name, just reach into the fridge and escape to a guilt-free chocolate-peppermint wonderland.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• Ice and water (for ice bath)
• 8 ounces filtered water
• 10 ounces bittersweet 70 percent chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Yacon Syrup (optional)
• 3–4 drops Peppermint Vitality™ essential oil

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring filtered water to a boil. Turn off heat and add Yacon Syrup and chocolate.
2. Whisk until completely melted and smooth.
3. Add Peppermint Vitality and whisk again.
4. Pour melted chocolate into the mixing bowl in the ice bath and whisk vigorously until mixture becomes thick and ribbon-like.
5. Spoon mousse into petite serving cups or ramekins and refrigerate 1 hour.
6. Garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar and sprig of fresh mint.

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Recipe courtesy of Sylvie Shirazi from Gourmande in the Kitchen.

For more essential oil recipes, visit the Recipes tab.

What desserts do you look forward to at the start of the new year? Share with us in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/dairy-free-dark-chocolate-peppermint-mousse/

Hiking, biking, running, playing with your kids (or grandkids): when you have acute joint discomfort, your favorite activities become uncomfortable or even painful. Healthy joints are critical to getting the most out of life. But how do you choose supplements for flexibility and joint health that are right for you?

Our infographic below gives a great overview of joint health and how you can reduce inflammation and associated joint pain. While we’re obviously fans of our supplement AgilEase^™, you can use this information as a resource as you look into any joint health supplement!

Click here for more information on AgilEase^™.

Have you used AgilEase? Share your experience in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/joint-health-supplements-what-should-you-look-for/

Whether you’re looking to clean up your diet, kick-start your gym routine, or completely overhaul your daily wellness, simply beginning can feel overwhelming. Our best advice? Start small and start today! We love how easy it is to add these seven snacks and supplements to the daily grind to help us stay on track with our goals.

Need some extra help with advanced weight management goals? Try the Slique® in 60 pledge! Our Slique weight management programs help you slim down the natural way!* With four options—Slique Maintain, Slique Complete, Slique Advanced, and Slique Assist—you’ll be able to find the best weight management pack to fit into your lifestyle and goals. They’re filled with health supplements and nutritious snacks—including gluten-free bars—that will get you on track for a healthier you.* Read up on them below!

1.      Slique Shake

Why we love it: When your day is filled with errands, meetings, and other to-dos, meal replacement shakes help you keep a healthy, nutrient-rich diet and avoid the temptation of fast food or office treats. Our Slique Shake has pea and pumpkin seed protein, quinoa, and other wholesome ingredients that make it a great source of protein and dietary fiber.

Make it yours: Blend Slique Shake with almond milk and frozen fruit for a quick and easy breakfast that keeps you fuller, longer.

2.      Slique® Bars

Why we love it: Want a tasty treat you can grab on the go without sabotaging your daily goals? Slique Bars are filled with wholesome ingredients, such as dates, coconut, almonds, chia seeds, bing cherries, and just the right amount of cacao nibs. Plus, these gluten-free snack bars are high in fiber to help you feel full without excess calories.

Make it yours: Keep Slique Bars in your office desk, car, gym bag, or purse for a high-fiber snack when hunger cravings hit and you can’t make a nutritious meal.

3.      Slique® CitraSlim™

Why we love it: Slique CitraSlim uses a proprietary citrus extract blend that studies show may help the body burn excess fat and release free fatty acids when combined with a healthy weight-management plan.* Plus, this blend contains flavonoids that have powerful antioxidants!

Make it yours: See how easy it is to support fat burning and metabolic activity with this simple, two-capsule health supplement combined with your everyday exercise routine and healthy diet.*

4.      NingXia Red®

Why we love it: This tangy-sweet juice is packed with cherry, blueberry, plum, and pomegranate juices plus wolfberry puree to bring you a tasty shot of whole-body nutrition.*

Make it yours: Keep NingXia Red singles in your purse, car, or gym bag to curb your sweet tooth on the go.

5.      Slique® Tea

Why we love it: Treat yourself to an indulgent treat without the guilt! Skip frosted frappes and creamed coffees and instead sip on Slique Tea, made with wholesome ingredients, including Ocotea, Frankincense powder, and Ecuadorian cacao powder.

Make it yours: Slip into the day by warming up with a cup of hot Slique Tea. Add an extra splash of flavor with a drop of Lemon Vitality™ or steeped NingXia Dried Organic Wolfberries. 

6.      Slique® Gum

Why we love it: Ancient travelers in the Middle East chewed frankincense resin as a way to stave off hunger, and this oil-infused gum works the same way! Resist mindless snacking with this on-the-go option you can keep in your purse.

Make it yours: Add a drop of Peppermint Vitality™ for a burst of flavor and freshness, or use it in place of a mid-day snack when your afternoon sugar craving hits!

7.      Slique® Essence

Why we love it: Hydration is an essential part of your weight-management goals, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your drinks! Enhance your water with this citrus-mint flavor booster. It even includes stevia extract to satisfy your sweet tooth without adding calories.

Make it yours: Add a few drops to chilled water for a refreshing boost before or after your morning workout.

What’s your favorite tip to stay on track with your health goals? Tell us below!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your health care provider prior to beginning any weight management program, if you are taking medications, or if you have any health concerns.

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/7-ways-to-a-healthier-you-when-you-dont-know-where-to-start/

The new year presents endless possibilities for improvement—in our homes, in our goals, and in our lives. No matter how you choose to use January’s freebies, we hope that they help you make the most of this brand-new year.

Click here to learn more about how your order can qualify for these rewards or shop now for these Young Living favorites. Be sure to check out some fun uses for these two oils, which can be yours for free with your qualifying order in January:

Eucalyptus Globulus

Elevate the aroma and mood in your home by diffusing Eucalyptus Globulus while you’re getting things done! With its distinctive, cool aroma, this oil is perfect for both topical and aromatic applications.

• Dilute several drops of Eucalyptus Globulus with V-6^™ Vegetable Oil Complex and apply after working out for a relaxing massage.
• Diffuse alone or with other citrus and crisp-smelling oils such as Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot, Rosemary, or Tea Tree for an amazing aromatic experience.
• Add Eucalyptus Globulus to your favorite shampoo or conditioner for an invigorating clean that will leave your hair smelling like you just left the spa.

Citrus Fresh Vitality

Give your taste buds a treat by inviting Citrus Fresh Vitality^™ to the party! Encourage yourself to drink more water in 2017 by adding a few delicious drops to your water bottle.

• Citrus Fresh Vitality tastes great, and it also makes a great dietary supplement! Just add 1–2 drops to a vegetable gel capsule and take as needed.
• Simply add a few drops to a glass water bottle for an instant flavor boost!
• Add 1–2 drops to every 2 ounces of fruit juice, vegetable juice, or NingXia Red^® to enjoy Citrus Fresh Vitality’s naturally occurring constituents limonene, beta-pinene, and linalool.

Which oils will be at the top of your list in 2017? Share with us in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/get-2017-off-to-a-fantastic-start-with-these-exclusive-rewards/

From new Young Living products to all the good The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation did, 2016 was a year for the books! We’re marking it as one of the many Young Living success stories and heading into 2017 with anticipation. But before we jump into a new year, let’s take a look back at some happenings from this year!

What was the most exciting part of your year with Young Living? Share with us in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/12-fun-facts-from-2016-infographic/