02 May 10 Ways to Up Your Mommy Game with Essential Oils

Like every Mother in the world, my greatest fear is harm coming to my children. Over the past few years, my understanding of “harm” has evolved. Harm is not always a catastrophic event. Harm can be caused by many smaller things, such as a poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle and exposure to multiple harmful chemicals. The harm from these choices take much longer to manifest, but they can be just as dangerous as that catastrophic event. The good news is that we, as parents, can choose to control our family’s lifestyle, setting an example to our children and exposing our family to health and vitality instead of harm.

As a Mom to two young children, I have a few AWESOME ways to up my Mommy Game using essential oils. Why essential oils? Because each essential oil that used is a toxic chemical that you are not using. They are my “bag of tricks” for any and every situation that a Mom can find herself in.

Here are 10 ways to up your Mommy Game with essential oils:

1. DIY Outdoor Spray

This is a DIY outdoor spray to be able to enjoy the outdoors annoyance-free. The essential oil blend, Purification, can be used interchangeably with Citronella. The others essential oils in this spray are very soothing and cooling to the skin. We use this spray before going outside.  Click on the image below to download a 5″ x 7′” recipe card.

2. Forgot the Laundry in the Washing Machine…  Again?

I am a busy Mom, working full-time nights.  Do you have any idea how many times I’ve forgotten the wet laundry in the washing machine? I pretend like I’m that organized Mom, and will throw a load of laundry into the washing machine as I leave for work. I generally work three 12-hour night shifts in a row, so by the time I get back to my laundry it’s got that familiar, moldy stench that DOES. NOT. COME. OUT! Unless, of course, you drop a couple of drops of Purification Essential Oil into the washer and run it as usual. Your clothes will come out smelling fresh and clean!

3. Favorite Diffuser Combination for a Great Night Sleep

If you or your children do not get a good night’s sleep, you are all set up for failure for the entire day. I know this only too well as a night-shift nurse. Sleep is a priority to me. This is my all-time favorite diffuser combination for promoting a restful night’s sleep for my entire family. It has dramatically changed my life!  Click on the image below to download a 5″ x 7′” recipe card.

4. Targeted Air Fresheners

This is a quick and easy way to to make your home smell like you are Super-Mom! Put two drops of Purification, Lemon, or Citrus Fresh Essential Oil onto a cotton ball and place the cotton ball where ever needed – in your husband’s shoes or gym bag, at the bottom of the garbage container or in a vent in your home or vehicle. It’s a great way to freshen the air with using harmful chemicals.

5.  Start Each Day with Stress Away

We all want to be the best we can be with our spouses, our children, our friends and our co-workers, but stress seems to want the opposite! Stress Away Essential Oil is my life-saver, with it’s comforting and relaxing scent. I apply it to my neck and shoulders each morning, when things get crazy with the kids and constantly while at work. Click on the image below to download a 5″ x 7′” recipe card.

6. Remover of all Sticky Things

Lemon Essential Oil is awesome to remove any sticky residue.  I use a couple of drops to removed labels from jars and even gum from hair or carpet.

7. Lavender Bath Salts

The only thing more relaxing than a warm bath at the end of the day, is a warm bath sprinkled with Epsom salts and Lavender. Kids will love this as much as the parents, and it’s an awesome way to wind down before bedtime, leaving you feeling fresh, clean and calm! Click on the image below to download a 5″ x 7′” recipe card.

8. Turn That Frown Upside Down

If someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and the home atmosphere is becoming negative, I love to diffuse Joy Essential Oil.  It’s uplifting scent never fails to create a positive environment.

9. Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier

I don’t leave the house with a small, 1 oz bottle of Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier in my purse. It is convenient, portable, and long lasting, but most of all it is plant-based and safe for my children. It’s a fantastic way to keep grubby little fingers clean while on the go.

10. Have a Cup of Tea with Essential Oils

One of the best ways for us Moms to care for our families is to care for ourselves. If you are ever feeling drained, empty, or stressed, it may be a clear message that you need to take a few moments to yourself.  Make yourself a cup of tea and this time, try adding one of the Vitality essential oils from Young Living.  A few of our favorites are lemon, peppermint or Thieves.

I hope these 10 ways to up your mommy game using essential oils is helpful to you!  What is your favorite way to use essential oils?  Share with us in the comments!