Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1½ cup Gary’s True Grit™ Einkorn Flour
• 1½ teaspoons cream of tartar
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1–2 tablespoons dried basil
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup water
• 1–2 drops Basil Vitality™ essential oil
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons organic evaporated cane juice crystals
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine first six ingredients and mix well. Add oil and stir until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add water and Basil Vitality and stir until a soft dough forms.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, cane juice crystals, and vinegar. Set aside.
4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out very thin. Brush with egg mixture. Use cookie cutters to make any cracker shape you like or cut into squares with a paring knife. Transfer to baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, depending on size and thickness of your crackers, then broil until lightly browned.
6. Store in an airtight container. If the crackers pick up moisture and lose their crispness, just bake them briefly in a 250°F oven for a few minutes.

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gary’s True Grit™ Einkorn Flour
• 1½ tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ⅓ cup cold butter
• ½ cup milk

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and use a pastry cutter to break into small pieces as quickly as possible so butter does not melt. Mixture should resemble coarse meal.
3. Add honey to milk and mix thoroughly. Gradually stir milk mixture into flour mixture, until dough pulls away from side of bowl.
4. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead 10–15 times. Roll out dough into a 1-inch thick sheet and cut with a cookie cutter or large upside-down glass. Repeat until all dough is used.
5. Brush off the excess flour and place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 13–15 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

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April Fool’s Day just wouldn’t be the same without some shenanigans—and you proved you were up to the task! Last month we asked you to submit your best memes for our competition. We got so many images that made us LOL, it was tough to pick just ten.

But here they are! The finalists. And we need you to help us decide who should make the top three.

Use our poll to choose your favorite meme. The deadline to vote is April 7 at 11:59 p.m., MT. The first-, second-, and third-place winners will be announced on the blog on Friday, April 8.

As a reminder, our winners will take home the following prizes:

• First place: A Rainstone™ Diffuser and bottle of Lavender oil
• Second place: A Home Diffuser and bottle of Lavender oil
• Third place: An Orb™ Diffuser and bottle of Lavender oil

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Are you ready for spring break? With a week filled with busyness, relaxation, and everything in between, it’s a magical time that we love to celebrate. To welcome the extra sunshine and family time, we’ve gathered a special selection of fresh, oil-infused products to help you make the most of spring break!

Learn more about how your order can qualify for these rewards or shop now for these amazing products. Here are a few of our ideas to help get you inspired with your new essential oils:

Grapefruit

Grapefruit essential oil has a wonderfully uplifting and invigorating aroma that’s in a league of its own! Whether you diffuse it to enjoy its sweet scent or add it to your hair and skin care products, using Grapefruit essential oil is the perfect way to perk up your day.

• Diffuse alone or with other citrus and crisp-smelling oils like Tangerine, Orange, Bergamot, Rosemary, or Tea Tree for a refreshing aromatic experience.
• Add to your favorite shampoo or conditioner for a fresh citrus burst that will leave your hair smelling like freshly peeled grapefruit.
• Add to your favorite skin care products to help your skin stay healthy-looking and bright.

Stress Away

Stress Away^™ contains the unique combination of pure, therapeutic-grade Lime, Vanilla, Copaiba, and Lavender essential oils that brings a relaxing, warm, tropical aroma into any environment. Diffuse Stress Away anywhere you are to enjoy an instant aromatic getaway.

• Apply generously to wrists, temples, neck, or any desired area to enjoy Stress Away’s uplifting fragrance all day long.
• Diffuse during meditation or yoga to delight in its comforting blend of tropical and citrus scents.
• Combine Stress Away with Lemon for a fun diffusion blend that smells like lemon meringue pie!

Do you have any oils that remind you of spring? Let us know in the comments!

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When it’s time to recover from a long day, it’s best to climb into bed with a fresh face. Scrubbing with ineffective or harsh removers can do more damage than good though, especially near the sensitive eye area where the skin is thinner and more prone to fine lines and irritation.

Instead of harsh makeup removers, opt for gentle DIY makeup remover pads infused with Lavender essential oil. You’ll know exactly what goes into this formula, plus you’ll get the benefits of Lavender’s relaxing aroma. Use the instructions below to add them to your nighttime routine.

DIY Lavender Makeup Remover Pads        

• 2 tablespoons V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex
• 4 drops Lavender essential oil
• 1 tablespoon witch hazel
• 2 tablespoons filtered water
• Round cotton pads
• 4-ounce airtight glass container
• Label (download below to print)

To Make

1. Pour V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex, Lavender oil, witch hazel, and water into jar. Tighten lid and shake thoroughly.
2. Place 10 or so cotton rounds in the glass container, tighten lid, and rotate until solution soaks into cotton pads.
3. Print labels on a sticker sheet or on paper and affix with glue. Place label on container lid.

To Use

Remove one wipe and squeeze out excess liquid. Gently blot or wipe over closed eyelids until makeup is removed.

What beauty products have you replaced with homemade alternatives? Share in the comments below!

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It’s not always easy finding snacks that you feel good serving, but our NingXia Red^® jellies are definitely going to hit the sweet spot. With NingXia Red, delicious Grapefruit Vitality^™ and Lime Vitality essential oils, and agar agar powder (a vegan gelatin alternative), you get to control exactly what’s in these delicious treats!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Yield: Approximately 1 cup liquid

Ingredients

• 1 cup NingXia Red
• 1 1/2 teaspoons agar agar powder (gelatin alternative)
• 4 teaspoons honey
• 3 drops Grapefruit Vitality essential oil
• 3 drops Lime Vitality essential oil
• Silicon molds

Preparation

1. Combine the NingXia Red, agar agar powder, and honey in a saucepan. Mix with a metal spoon until fully dissolved and heat on medium-high.
2. Once boiling, remove from heat immediately and stir in the essential oils. Taste for sweetness. The mixture should be almost too sweet, since the flavors will mellow during cooling.
3. Pour the mixture into silicon molds.
4. Let your molds cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour until set.
5. Keep leftovers in the fridge or a cool place.
6. Enjoy!

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Other fun flavor ideas:

• Cinnamon Bark Vitality | Tangerine Vitality | Ginger Vitality | Orange Vitality | Jade Lemon Vitality

Which Vitality essential oil combos will you use in this recipe? Share your ideas in the comments below!

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How do you use Peppermint and Peppermint Vitality at home? Share your ideas in the comments below!

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This April Fool’s Day we want to have a little fun. We’re not talking about whoopee cushions or rude awakenings—though you’re welcome to do that at home. Instead, we’re recruiting your creativity to create some memes to make your fellow essential oil enthusiasts laugh out loud.

Unsure what a meme is or need a place to start? We’ve got some examples ready for you. Basically, we just want you to put a humorous spin on images like the ones we’ve shared below. After you’ve submitted your work, we’ll post the best submissions on our blog, so members can vote for their favorites.

Of course, we want to reward our winners with more than just bragging rights. Our first-place winner will receive a Rainstone^™ Diffuser and Lavender essential oil, our second-place winner will get a Home Diffuser and Lavender essential oil, and our third-place winner with get an Orb^™ Diffuser and Lavender essential oil.

Ready to get going? Follow these steps, read the rules, and write your best memes!

1. Follow us on Facebook by clicking here: Facebook.com/YoungLiving/
2. Create a Young Living-themed meme using your own pictures or by using a meme generator.
3. Submit your meme to blog@youngliving.com for a chance to win one of three fantastic prizes.*

• First place: A Rainstone Diffuser and bottle of Lavender oil
• Second place: A Home Diffuser and bottle of Lavender oil
• Third place: An Orb Diffuser and bottle of Lavender oil

Remember, any memes with unapproved claims, disparaging comments toward competitors, etc., will not be judged.

4. Submissions will be accepted until March 30 at 11:59 p.m., MT. After this time, submissions will no longer be accepted. The top submissions will be posted on the blog shortly thereafter and placed to a vote by all our social followers. The deadline to vote is April 7 at 11:59 p.m., MT. The first-, second-, and third-place winners will be announced on the blog on Friday, April 8.
5. Check out our examples below!

Good luck and have fun!

*By submitting your meme to Young Living Essential Oils, LC (“Young Living”) you (“Entrant”) grant Young Living a worldwide right and license to use the Entrant’s meme, name, image, photograph, likeness, characterization, endorsement, visual and audio representation of the Entrant’s attributes (“Entrant’s Attributes”) in connection with the advertising, sale, and promotion of Young Living’s products, programs, and business opportunity, including but not limited to use of the Entrant’s Attributes on Young Living’s website, social media sites, audio/visual presentations, brochures, and other promotional materials. Additionally, the Entrant understands that, although Young Living will endeavor to use the Entrant’s Attributes in accordance with standards of good judgment, Young Living cannot warrant or guarantee that any further dissemination of the Entrant’s Attributes will be subject to Young Living’s supervision or control. Accordingly, the Entrant releases Young Living from any and all liability related to the dissemination, reproduction, distribution, and/or display of the Entrant’s Attributes in print or any and all other media and any alteration, distortion, or illusionary effect of the Entrant’s Attributes, whether intentional or otherwise, in connection with said use. Click here for official rules.

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Creating your own DIY spring-inspired blends is the perfect way to bring a breath of fresh air into you home. Diffuse any of these three great blends to embrace the cheery brightness of spring!

Spring Blossom

With an invigorating aroma and hints of floral sweetness, this rejuvenating blend is perfect for bright spring mornings.

• 2 drops Jasmine
• 2 drops Eucalyptus Globulus
• 1 drop Peppermint

Hawaiian Sunrise

Get the uplifting scents of Hawaii without having to brush the sand out of your shoes! Sandalwood provides a warm, beachy smell, while Lime adds a burst of citrus.

• 2 drops Lime
• 3 drops Royal Hawaiian^™ Sandalwood

Sweet Springtime Renewal

Combining aromas that are clean, relaxing, and romantic, this blend brings together three favorite essential oils for a uniquely uplifting experience.

• 2 drops Grapefruit
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang

What are some of your favorite springtime essential oil aromas? Share with us in the comments below!

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March Madness means basketball, brackets, and spending time with your favorite crew. But let’s get real: It’s also about the finger foods.

These yummy Thai-style lettuce wraps will keep you fueled throughout the game. The best part? They’ll take only 20 minutes to make, leaving plenty of time on the clock to don a jersey and face paint. Try these out for your March Madness party or for any casual get-together!

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken, turkey, or chopped mushrooms for a vegetarian option
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cabbage, chopped
• 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and diced
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 drops Ginger Vitality™ essential oil
• 1 drop Basil Vitality™ essential oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce

Preparation

1. Spritz cabbage, red pepper, green onions, and lettuce with Thieves Fruit Veggie Spray, rinse, and cut.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet until very hot. Add ground chicken or turkey and cook about 3 minutes on medium-high heat until it begins to brown.
3. Add red curry paste, garlic, diced peppers, cabbage, and water chestnuts and stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
4. Add hoisin sauce and green onions and toss.
5. Stir in Ginger Vitality and Basil Vitality essential oils.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl.
8. To serve, place spoonfuls of filling into pieces of lettuce.

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What are your go-to party snacks? Tell us about your game day faves in the comments.

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