Morning Diffusing!

Going from a morning hater to a morning person took many years! I used to be the grumpiest person in the room and my family would typically avoid eye contact with me (yes, I was that bad). However, I’ve worked really hard to making my mornings more wonderful, especially because I’m more productive in the mornings.

Diffusing YL essential oils is key to waking up for me. I need an invigorating aroma to get myself productive. My favorite morning blend is 3 drops YL Stress Away and 2 drops YL Purification! This uplifting blend is a great way to start the morning! The Stress Away keeps me calm and stress free while the Purification not only purifies the air (getting rid of the dog smell), but energizes me. After I turn on my diffuser, I take a few deep breaths and give thanks for a new day. I will also do some stretches or the yoga Sun Salutation. This gets my body moving and awake. If it’s nice outside (and my dog is on his best behavior) we’ll go for a short walk. I have a hound dog so walking can be a challenge. However, this is such a wonderful way to wake up!Which oils do you diffuse in the morning?

Happy New Year!!

I typically don’t do New Year’s Resolutions, but I’ve been changing a lot of habits in the past couple months so I’m incorporating those changes into my ‘New Year’s Resolutions’. One of these resolutions is being healthier, so naturally I had a few martinis last night on New Year’s Eve to say goodbye unhealthy habits! They were amazing and I wanted to share the recipes! These are perfect for girls nights, bachelorette parties, or any other party you want to throw!!

Coffee Cube Martini  (we named it that to tell them apart!)

Earlier in the day I made 1 cup regular coffee and 1 cup decaf coffee. Once they cooled, I put in ice cube trays and put them in the freezer, so they’d be ready for the night!

When they’re ready, just toss 1-2 (we got excited and used 3) ice cubes with a little Bailey’s, vanilla vodka, and cream. I am picky about my martinis so I add a little of each ingredient to see what I like.

Kahlua and Peppermint EO Martini

This recipe makes 4 servings because YL Peppermint EO (essential oil) is strong, so one drop is too much for just 1 serving.

Add to shaker:

1 drop YL Peppermint EO

 4 oz. Vodka or Vanilla Vodka

8 oz. Kahlua

8 oz. milk or cream
Shake, Pour, and Enjoy!

Variation: You can use 4 oz. of Kahlua instead of 8oz. and add a coffee ice cube to each martini if you have them available. 

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