Today I'm bringing you something fun from my friend Jill. A while back I was sharing Cate's asthma struggles and Jill told me that she'd been using essential oils to try to combant constant sickies in the fall/winter months.
I've been using the oils (I purchased the starter kit pictured below) for a few months now and I'm really interested in different ways to use them.
When Jill reached out asking if she could do a giveaway on my blog I thought it would be a great opportunity for those of you who are curious to get a chance to try the oils.
How do I use oils in my house? Well, let me be honest about a couple of things. I don't know that much about the uses. I have a great book that Jill sent me, and the Internet is full of information (I've pinned SO many ideas), but I just haven't had time to really research this. I have just learned the tip of a very large iceberg!
I diffuse the allergy trio (what we are giving away below!!) in Cate and Lucy's room every night. It smells SO good. I rub Cedarwood onto the girls when they are having sleep problems. I use RC with Grapeseed Oil on Cate. We diffuse Thieves oil quite often.
It is to be determined if these help. It seems like they do! But I figure they can't hurt. I don't want to have another year full of ER visits and steroids. I'm using the oils in conjunction with a medical regimen from Cate's pediatrician (Flovent,Cingulair,etc). The coughing in my house is way better. The girls love to help me select the oils and apply them. The ritual, in itself, is so relaxing.
And the oils smell heavenly. And they are all natural. I have a friend that has been swearing by these for YEARS. Way before they became popular. I just think the whole concept is so interesting!
For a second chance to win, Jill is also giving a 5 ml bottle of Thieves on her blog if you would like to stop by to enter!
TGIF Y'all!
xoxo
S
Suffer from asthma and bad colds so this seems very interesting to me. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Posted by: Anso | 12/05/2014 at 07:10 AM
I am very interested in trying these oils! Thank you for the chance :)
Posted by: Debbie Smetherham | 12/05/2014 at 07:17 AM
Thanks for the chance to try these oils. ;-)
Posted by: diana | 12/05/2014 at 07:28 AM
I've been so curious about Young Living! Thanks for the chance to check them out!
Posted by: Laura | 12/05/2014 at 07:32 AM
I'd love a chance to try these out.
Posted by: Kerry | 12/05/2014 at 07:34 AM
I'm glad that you are seeing a difference with these. I would love to try them too. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
Posted by: Erin R. | 12/05/2014 at 07:35 AM
I'm intrigued! I have heard about these from another scrapper Lindsay (who doesn't seem to scrap so much anymore, she is so busy with the Lemon Droppers!)... thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Bridget Arnold | 12/05/2014 at 07:46 AM
I've been reading about theses lately and would love to try!
Posted by: Alyson | 12/05/2014 at 07:46 AM
I'm very intrigued with oils ... so interesting!
Posted by: Amy Melniczenko | 12/05/2014 at 07:54 AM
What a fantastic giveaway. I have just started diffusing oils in my house to combat sickness, stress, anxiety etc and I am desperate to learn more and more.
Glad to hear they are working for you and your beautiful girls. Thank you.
Posted by: Jackie Pocock | 12/05/2014 at 08:00 AM
I've started to hear more & more about these oils and I'm curious about them.
Posted by: Stephanie | 12/05/2014 at 08:14 AM
I started using essential oils about a year ago and got my sister using them as well! I even took a bunch with me on my trip to South America in October and shared them with several of my traveling companions, who were impressed with how well the oils helped with various issues. I'd forgotten to pack my insect repellent so was solely using the oils: the only places I got mosquito bites was where I forgot to apply the oil blend! It's pretty amazing to see how well essential oils really do help different conditions. I've seen an amazing improvement with my arthritis since I started taking the vitamins my company has!
Posted by: Tinka | 12/05/2014 at 08:15 AM
I am definitely intrigued by your blog post. I have two boys that suffer from asthma, and I suffer from severe allergies. I would definitely welcome the opportunity to try these essential oils to ease some of our year-round suffering. Thanks.
Posted by: Christine Parker | 12/05/2014 at 08:44 AM
Thanks for the intro to essential oils. The allergy one sounds like something I'd like to try for our family.
Posted by: Cyndie | 12/05/2014 at 08:45 AM
Am intrigued but would probably never pay to try so hopefully I will win.
Posted by: Karen | 12/05/2014 at 09:07 AM
thanks for this chance Steph! several of my friends back in GA loved their oils…and Nathanael has seasonal allergies that i'd love to treat naturally…so this seems perfect!
Posted by: Kimber-Leigh | 12/05/2014 at 09:12 AM
Diffusing a bit of oil sounds like a much more relaxing ritual than dispensing our six does of Zyrtec required for each of us. It would be so amazing if these little oils were the golden ticket for our family!
Posted by: Nicole | 12/05/2014 at 09:13 AM
I ordered my starter kit, can't wait to try them! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Amelie | 12/05/2014 at 09:18 AM
Love my peppermint!!!
Posted by: Danielle | 12/05/2014 at 09:19 AM
This sounds so interesting! Thanks for the giveaway and for highlighting the product.
Posted by: carla | 12/05/2014 at 09:23 AM
I've been debating trying these oils for the awhile now. Overall my family is pretty healthy, but this fall we've had more ailments than we've had in years. Thanks for the opportunity to win these.
Posted by: Stevie | 12/05/2014 at 09:23 AM
I'm interested in trying since with all my autoimmune problems, asthma and chemo meds I try anything natural to keep from becoming sick
Posted by: Suzy Gray | 12/05/2014 at 10:06 AM
I have been hearing so much about essential oils...would love to win and learn more!
Posted by: Jennifer | 12/05/2014 at 10:18 AM
Thanks so much...I love essential oils but have yet to use them with any knowledge behind them except to add to homemade lotion.
Posted by: Susan Kopp | 12/05/2014 at 10:21 AM
I have been wanting to try these oils with my kiddos! Thank you!
Posted by: Stacie D | 12/05/2014 at 10:31 AM
These sound amazing! I've struggled with asthma for the last couple winters since I've been diagnosed. Thanks for the info and the chance!!
Posted by: Denise M | 12/05/2014 at 10:32 AM
I am aslo an allergy sufferer...these seasonal allergies get the best of me all the time. I have friends who are YLEO Lemon Droppers and they have told me I should give YLEO a try. I would love the chance to be able to try out these oils in hopes to ease my allergies!
Posted by: Jillian T | 12/05/2014 at 10:43 AM
Would be great to try
these and check it out.
Thanks for the chance !
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 12/05/2014 at 10:43 AM
I am very interested in lavender to help me sleep. Sleep has always been a struggle for me, and I'm not that old. Plus, I just love the smell of peppermint and how it keeps me focused and alert. Lemon, well who can resist that either? Thank you for the opportunity to enter this giveaway & learn more about Young Living. Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Melissa | 12/05/2014 at 10:51 AM
I have been wanting to try these oils for a while now! I would love to win!
Posted by: Glenda | 12/05/2014 at 11:04 AM
I too have been hearing of the use of essential oils for illnesses as well as use in cooking. I am curious.
Posted by: Amy Anderson | 12/05/2014 at 11:36 AM
I have wanted to try oils for a while now. This would be a wonderful way to do that. I would love a chance to win.
Posted by: Monique | 12/05/2014 at 11:59 AM
I found you via Jill's blog. I would love to try these out!
Posted by: Maddie | 12/05/2014 at 12:08 PM
I think everything you describe ultimately leads to relaxation. And there-in is the solution to sleep etc. This is a skill I think we all need to learn.
Posted by: Candy | 12/05/2014 at 12:21 PM
I've heard great things and have been curious to try!
Posted by: eileen | 12/05/2014 at 12:29 PM
I have a neighbor who was just asking me about oils for asthma! Would love to win this and gift it to her to try out! Thanks!
Posted by: Jennie | 12/05/2014 at 12:30 PM
I would love try try using oils, thanks so much for the chance.
Posted by: Vicky | 12/05/2014 at 01:13 PM
This sounds very interesting and something I need to learn about, as my son has a low immune system and I hate the winter months because he's always so poorly and misses so much of school, But then we all get ill off him. Off to read up.
Posted by: Emma Tandy | 12/05/2014 at 01:32 PM
I have read about the oils and wanted to try them.
Thank you for a chance to win.
Posted by: Margaret K | 12/05/2014 at 03:00 PM
I have been wanting to try essential oils. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Glenna | 12/05/2014 at 03:09 PM
I'm just getting into essential oils myself, and plan on getting a diffuser soon. This would be a great kit to win!
Posted by: Pixel_berry_pie | 12/05/2014 at 03:59 PM
I love essential oils, I use them in conjunction with homeopathic remedies and nutrition for healing.
Posted by: Juli | 12/05/2014 at 04:00 PM
I am not at all into naturopathic medicine as I think it is unproven and can be dangerous.
That being said, I have been using a lavender/chamomile combo for 15-20 years for anxiety. I put a cotton ball into an empty plastic medicine/pill container. I drip an equal number of drops of each oil onto the cotton, add a few extra drops of lavender. then put on the (tight-fitting) lid. When I need to calm down, I inhale this concoction and it seems to work for me.
J
Posted by: JoAnn, Laura's MOM | 12/05/2014 at 04:26 PM
I've become very interested in seeing what these can do. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Milli D | 12/05/2014 at 05:03 PM
I have 3 grandchildren that have been on breathing meds for years - I would love to have mom try these possible with the drs. info as well - it is my daughter's children - and if something could help a bit that would be fantastic! They also have food allergies (dairy, eggs, tree nuts and shell fish) maybe it would ease some of the issues that come up! Would love to try!
Posted by: Linda | 12/05/2014 at 05:12 PM
Would love them all!!!
Posted by: [email protected] | 12/05/2014 at 05:41 PM
With the regimen of Albuterol, Pulmicort, and a grocery list of other prescriptions I have on my counter for my one and three year old right now, natural remedies are intriguing. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Amanda | 12/05/2014 at 06:21 PM
I'm really interested in essential oils but afraid of the startup cost. This giveaway might be just the open door I need to get into the scene!
Posted by: Linnea | 12/05/2014 at 06:58 PM
Love the allergy trio. Thanks for the chance to win
Posted by: Stacy | 12/05/2014 at 08:22 PM
I would love to try these for my son. A friend was just talking about them and I was skeptical!
Posted by: Gina | 12/05/2014 at 08:37 PM
I'd love to try these! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Jennie | 12/05/2014 at 08:45 PM
I'd love to try these oils!
Posted by: LinhC | 12/05/2014 at 09:43 PM
I would love to try these oils. Have heard so many people with rave reviews.
Posted by: Stephanie Wright | 12/05/2014 at 10:10 PM
I have really been considering oils for a while now & would love to win & be able to give them a try!
Posted by: Misti | 12/05/2014 at 10:42 PM
I've been hearing a lot about essential oils. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Lola | 12/05/2014 at 10:51 PM
Great giveaway, I have wanted to try these.
Posted by: Jill Jackson | 12/05/2014 at 10:55 PM
I'd love to win a pack, Im looking into oils to help my kids at the moment. :) Bek
Posted by: Rebecca Madigan | 12/05/2014 at 11:03 PM
I would love to try these oils, saw the site and I'm quite intrigued with all their uses.
Posted by: Cathy K. | 12/06/2014 at 05:01 AM
Would love to try this starter kit. My daughter suffers from asthma, allergies and migraines.
Posted by: Kim Delaney | 12/06/2014 at 05:54 AM
would love to win this- thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by: Betsy | 12/06/2014 at 10:43 AM
I have been wanting try these for a while. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Monica Grove | 12/06/2014 at 11:27 AM
What a great giveaway! I've been so curious about these oils.
Posted by: Kristen | 12/06/2014 at 12:46 PM
thanks for the chance!
Posted by: bree | 12/06/2014 at 01:33 PM
Would love to add these oils to my homemade products that me and my children use!!
Posted by: Jaclyn Reynolds | 12/06/2014 at 05:25 PM
I have a couple friends that swear by the essential oils as well and I've been wanting to try them for my son who also has severe allergies and asthma. Thank you so much for the chance to win!! :)
Posted by: Jessica Dunc | 12/06/2014 at 06:27 PM
I have always wanted to try these, but can't afford them. :-( Appreciate the chance to win and help my allergies! Currently sick AGAIN with a sinus infection!
Posted by: Amber D | 12/06/2014 at 08:46 PM
Would love to try these out!
Posted by: Becky Andersen | 12/06/2014 at 09:37 PM
I would love to try these oils! My son's speech therapist just recommended essential oils to help with colds and ear infections. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Laurie Ann | 12/06/2014 at 09:46 PM
Serious allergy sufferers at my house. I would love a chance to try these. Thanks!
Posted by: Sue B | 12/06/2014 at 11:11 PM
Yay Oils! Love them, Steph!
Posted by: Ret Cudmore | 12/07/2014 at 01:33 AM
I have heard about these oils but ever tried them...this would be a great opportunity to do that...
Sara
Posted by: Sara Amuso | 12/07/2014 at 03:56 AM
Like many others, I am intrigued. Would love to believe that there is natural ways to solve health issues.
Posted by: K Sherman | 12/07/2014 at 05:47 AM
I recently started using some oils with amazing results! So glad you are using them!
Posted by: Jen D | 12/07/2014 at 06:26 AM
These sound really interesting. My daughter has asthma and would love to find something to help cut down on her inhaler use. I am definitely checking out her website.
Posted by: Sandy | 12/07/2014 at 06:59 AM
My daughter has had stomach issues we have not been able to solve. These sound very interesting! I am going to read more about it. Thanks,
Posted by: Lynne | 12/07/2014 at 08:58 AM
I'm just getting into oils....so excited
Posted by: heather z | 12/07/2014 at 11:27 AM
I have been thinking about trying essential oils, I wonder if it would help with psoriasis? Thank you for the opportunity to try!
Posted by: amanda | 12/07/2014 at 05:16 PM
i would love to learn more and try try the oils.
Posted by: [email protected] | 12/07/2014 at 06:32 PM
I've been wanting to get into oils..I'd LOVE to win.
Posted by: Kristy Oliver | 12/07/2014 at 06:51 PM
THanks for the chance. I'd love to try these out.
Posted by: Michelle Li | 12/07/2014 at 08:59 PM
I've been very curious about these oils. Most if us in my house suffer with allergies, so I'd love to give these a try.
Posted by: Nita K. | 12/07/2014 at 09:05 PM
I just read about these on another blog and was intrigued. Thanks for the chance tow win. Glad it's a helpful therapy for L&C. Wishing you all a very healthy winter!
Posted by: Linda E | 12/07/2014 at 09:28 PM
I recently started using the oils. So much to learn. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Lynn hamm | 12/08/2014 at 02:52 AM
I'm newish to the whole essential oil thing but am quickly becoming addicted! Would love to win this!!! <3
Posted by: Sara R | 12/08/2014 at 05:32 AM
Thanks for the giveaway- would love to try these!!
Posted by: Betsy | 12/08/2014 at 06:48 AM
I've been hearing a lot about these oils, too, and am interested to know how they work and the science behind the use of them. I have read a couple of blogs that swear by them. Can't hurt to try.
Posted by: Jan | 12/08/2014 at 06:59 AM
I've heard about these a lot lately and wonder how well they work - never tried it before.
Posted by: Shirley K | 12/08/2014 at 07:34 AM
It seems like everybody is using these oils now. I'd love to give them a try! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Vicki | 12/08/2014 at 08:11 AM
would love to win this!
Posted by: Susanne N. | 12/08/2014 at 09:48 AM
I've been interested in these too. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Alena | 12/08/2014 at 12:26 PM
Such an incredible giveaway. I have really been wanting to dive into essential oils. This would be a great introduction for me!
Posted by: Elizabeth Lamontagne | 12/08/2014 at 07:32 PM
I have been an essentials oils stalker for a while. Soo interested to try them!
Posted by: Danielle Barton | 12/08/2014 at 09:51 PM
my niece fell on her face and it was really raw. I could not believe how quickly it healed with lavender oil. It was truly amazing.
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=701527160 | 12/08/2014 at 10:21 PM
Interesting concept would like to learn more about it. Looking for something to help my husband with sleep issues
Posted by: Debbie D | 12/09/2014 at 12:07 AM
I have a friend who swears by essential oils. I would love to try them.
Posted by: Kim P. | 12/09/2014 at 06:29 AM
I would like to try to relieve stress. I am on some meds and would rather use oils! TFS!
Posted by: Julie | 12/09/2014 at 10:04 AM
I've been hearing about these so much recently. My two month old twin girls would benefit from them, I'm sure, but finances are tight because I'm not going back to work. This would be an awesome way for us to try them. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Posted by: Amanda h | 12/09/2014 at 11:52 AM
I would love to be able to try these oils! I've used some before for headaches and I could really tell a difference. Thanks!
Posted by: Lesley | 12/09/2014 at 12:11 PM
I would love to have a diffuser!
Posted by: Chelsea | 12/09/2014 at 02:28 PM
I have just started with oils. I would love a diffuser.
Posted by: jodi | 12/09/2014 at 03:41 PM