2016 Holiday Gift Guide

This set includes a uniquely colored ornament basket, randomly selected. Each basket is handmade with sisal fibers from agave plants and features a tag signed by the specific artisan who made it. A 5mL bottle of dōTERRA Peace Blend® is also included.
Click on the link below to download and print our Peace Basket card. The ideal way to gifting this beautiful basket.
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The story of the Rwandan peace basket is one of triumph over tragedy. One hundred days in 1994 became known as the Rwandan genocide. Officially known as the genocide against the Tutsi, an estimated 70 percent of the Tutsi population in Rwanda was killed during a few short months. While the stories of loss and tragedy are innumerable, the real story is told through the people, the landscape, the children, and mostly, the future. Communities of people joining together in traditional basket weaving cultivated healing and harmony. Gifting the baskets to others continued the united pledge to establish peace. Love and nurturing pulsed through the streets of Rwanda. As women gathered together building pieces of art, they left behind healing, hope, strength, and honor.
In the same beautiful countryside that once rang the sound of destruction, the sound of laughter and love echoes off the beautiful, joy-filled faces of the Rwandan people choosing each day to build peace.
Through the Rwandan Peace Basket project, over 2,000 women were provided work and paid a fair wage for each basket made exclusively for doTERRA. To further community impact, an adult literacy program was established to provide an opportunity for those who were unable to attend school. Through this program, dreams become reality as men and women are finally able to write their names, read employment applications, open and use bank accounts, and teach generations to come how to do the same.
Thank you for choosing the Gift of Peace this holiday season. We hope you may feel your continuous role in supporting the 2,000 artisans as you share the Gift of Peace with those you love.

Hearken back to a simpler time with the traditional holiday scents of Wild Orange, nutmeg, pine, Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, and vanilla. Fill your home with memories as you tantalize your senses with the inviting fragrances of the season, embracing all who gather with the warmth of the holidays.

Focus on yourself or treat a loved one with the gift of our Feet Pampering Set. Pamper your feet by slipping them into the luxurious Spa Socks after using doTERRA SPA Body Scrub and doTERRA SPA Body Butter.

Enjoy a rejuvenating bath with the EŌSPA Emulsifying Bath Oil and dōTERRA Bath Pillow. Simply swirl a cap of bath oil into the tub and watch the oil disperse. Enjoy the aroma of Douglas Fir and Grapefruit while resting your head on the soft, beautiful bath pillow. Bath pillow case can be removed and laundered for many uses.

Essential oils are incredibly versatile, and sometimes you need a way to enjoy their benefits that is just as versatile. This threepack of air fresheners comes unscented so that you can customize the scent you need— for the car, a dresser drawer, a gym bag, or any other location where you want the aromatic benefits of pure, therapeuticgrade essential oils

Enjoy the natural benefits of dōTERRA essential oils in every load of laundry. Simply place a few drops of your favorite oil onto the wool dryer balls. Then, include two to four balls in your dryer to reduce drying time and leave your fabrics soft while smelling fabulous. This beautiful Dryer Set comes with a 15mL Lavender essential oil, four dryer balls and a reusable fabric bag for storage

Elevate your mind, body, and spirit to new heights while you enrich your practice with our dōTERRA®, yoga mat. • Our extended size mat at 71” x 26” allows for additional mobility in any pose. • This mat was purposely designed to combine ultimate comfort and excellent grip. • The surface layer works to wick away moisture, thus ensuring stability. Such a superior mat merits a high-quality carrying bag that lets you head to the studio in style. • A specially designed pocket holds your dōTERRA essential oils so that you are ready to share with your fellow yoga practitioners. • Hydration is key—and easy with an adjustable water bottle pocket. • The shoulder strap is adjustable to allow for your preferred length.

Traveling during the holiday season is something that should be enjoyed. Make traveling a bit easier by taking your favorite doTERRA SPA Bath Bar with you. This custom Bamboo Travel Set comes with a removable doTERRA tray. Simply place the bamboo tray with Bath Bar in the shower. Once the time comes to say goodbye, place the tray inside the flexible bamboo travel case and tuck securely in your suitcase. This set comes with the new doTERRA Bath Bar, with the aroma of Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Escape the winter cold with the warm spice of dōTERRA Cinnamon Drops. Each drop is infused with our CPTG Cinnamon Essential Oil and comes in a custom doTERRA tin, each with 30 cinnamon drops.

Battling The Blues

 Anyone who survives the Montana winters knows how long and dreary they can be. With Winter just around the corner, I felt that it was appropriate to share a few of my favorite essential oils that I use when I fell down in the dumps.

Wild Orange: Most citrus oils have an uplifting aroma, but this one is sepecially invigorating.

Citrus Bliss: this blend of citrus oils and vanilla smells a lot like an orange dream sicle. This is the most summery smell to me. It reminds me of sweet summer days that are much longed for during the most miserable winter months.

Elevation: Strong aroma that uplifts and energizes

Jasmine: can promote feelings of confidence and attractiveness

Lime: fresh and uplifting. Great in summer drinks and stir fry

Peppermint: I like to combine peppermint and orange in the diffuser on days that i feel sluggish. the combination makes me feel invigorated and motivated.

Home Remedies to Remember

Make Your Own Aromatherapy Remedies

Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Recipes and Formulas

Generally, two drops of Essential Oil should be used per tsp of Carrier Oil (but follow individual recipes if available) and it takes about one to two ounces of carrier oil for a full body massage.  Any natural carrier oil except mineral oil is fine to use when preparing a massage blend.  There are lots to choose from and each has its own properties.  For most applications, we prefer our own Massage Base, which is a combination of Sweet Almond, Grapeseed and Jojoba carrier oils.

Essential Oil Blends for Skincare:

Athlete's Foot and Ringworm:

1 drop lavender essential oil

2 drops tea tree essential oil

Add 1 drop lavender and 2 drops tea tree oil to 1 teaspoon of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and apply with cotton swab.

Minor Burns:

2 drops lavender

Immediately apply ice cold water to burn for 10 minutes. Then apply 2 drops undiluted lavender directly from bottle.

Aromatherapy Recipes for Colds and Flu:

Chest and Sinus Congestion:

2 drops lavender

2 drops tea tree

2 drops Eucalyptus

Boil a pot of water and remove from the stove.  While still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree. Cover bowl and head with towel and inhale for at least 3 minutes.   KEEP EYES CLOSED.

Colds:

2 drops lavender

2 drops rosemary

2 drops eucalyptus

Add 2 drops lavender, 2 drops rosemary and 2 drops eucalyptus to 2 teaspoons milk or cream.  Pour into a warm bath, stir water and soak or place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room.

To Ease Sinus Congestion:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Peppermint

2 drops Tea Tree

Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove.   While it is still steaming, add 2 drops peppermint, 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops tea tree.  Immediately cover the pot and head with a towel and inhale for 3 minutes.   Keep eyes closed.

To Ease Coughs:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Lavender

Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove. While it is still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender.  Immediately cover the pot and head with a towel and inhale for 3 minutes.   Keep eyes closed.

 To Ease Coughs throughout the day:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Lavender

Add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of our massage base oil and apply to the throat and chest (this will make enough for several applications).

To Combat colds and flu - daytime:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Peppermint

2 drops Tea Tree

Add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops peppermint and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to a tea candle diffuser).

To Combat colds and flu - nighttime:

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Tea Tree

Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to a tea candle diffuser).

Aromatherapy Recipes for Aches and Pains:

Muscle Pain:

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Rosemary

Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops rosemary oil to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Use for a gentle body massage.

Headaches:

2 drops Lavender

Massage 2 drops undiluted lavender into the temples and the base of the skull.

 Pre-Sports Rub:

2 drops Rosemary

1 drop Lavender

1 drop Eucalyptus

First, blend all the essential oils together, and then add to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and apply to the body prior to exercise.

Post-Sports Rub:

2 drops Lavender

1 drop juniper

1 drop Rosemary

Mix the essential oils together, then add to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and apply to body.

Relaxing Aromatherapy Blends:

Relaxation Massage Oil  

 4 drops Lavender

1 drop Petitgrain

1 drop Frankincense

Add the above essential oil to 6 tsp of massage base.  Add to a warm bath or use for a relaxing massage blend.

To Calm Nerves and Promote Sleep:

4 drops Lavender

Add 4 drops lavender to a teaspoon of milk or cream. Pour into a warm bath, stir bathwater and soak.

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Add 4 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room.

Peaceful Sleep Essential Oil Blend:

3 drops Lavender

1 drop clary sage

Mix 3 drops lavender and 1 drop clary sage with a teaspoon of milk or cream. Add to a warm bath & soak.

Stress Relief Massage Oil:

2 drops lavender

1 drop ylang ylang

2 drops petitgrain

Add 2 drops lavender, 1 drop ylang ylang and 2 drops petitgrain to 5 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and massage into body.

Uplifting Aromatherapy Recipes

Uplifting Personal Blend for Daytime Use:

2 drops Geranium

2 drops Rosewood

2 drops Bergamot

Add 2 drops geranium, 2 drops rosewood and 2 drops bergamot to 6 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Wear as a fragrance, use for a gentle massage or inhale directly from the bottle.  

Uplifting Personal Blend for Nighttime Use:

2 drops HoWood

2 drops Bergamot

2 drops Ylang Ylang

Add 1 drop howood, 2 drops bergamot and 2 drops ylang ylang to 6 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Wear as a fragrance, use as a massage blend or inhale directly from the bottle.

Let Freedom Ring!!

If you are like me you are probably a little disgruntled about the political state of our country. I know I cannot wait for this voting year to be over. Regaurdless, Independence day is about celebrating the freedoms of our country with our friends and family. And hey let's be honest, it's really about the fireworks!! Just don't blow up your hand throwing fire crackers into the neighbor's pond. Whether you

are out in the forest, or laying on a denim quilt watching the stars from the fairgrounds, you might want to bring a few oils along.

Some Good Essential Oils for the Summer

• Insect repellent – several essential oils can be considered all purpose insect repellents such as citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), cedar (Cedrus atlantica), lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora) and patchouli (Pogosterum cablin). Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata or Syzygium aromaticum) is also effective, but it can cause skin irritation. It’s worth noting that not all insects are repelled by the same substance so it’s wise to modify the repellent blend in accordance with the relevant insect population. For example, catnip (Nepeta cataria) is particularly effective at repealing mosquitos while juniper (Juniperus communis) works on tics and fleas.
• Insect bites – cajeput (Melaleuca cajeputi), everlasting (helichrysum italicum), geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), melissa (Melissa offinicalis), patchouli, tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Everlasting, geranium, lavender and patchouli also facilitate bite or wound healing.
• Bee and wasp stings – Calendula (Calendula officinalis) and lavender. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is said to be particularly effective on wasp stings. Like clove (mentioned above), cinnamon can cause skin irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin.
• Overexposure and sunburn – Australian blue cypress (Callitris intratropica), geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), everlasting (Helichrysum italicum), lavender, Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) and tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Sunburns imply skin damage, and overexposure without burning is still tough on the skin. For skin healing and rejuvenation, try calendula, carrot seed (Daucus carrota), cistus (Cistus ladanifer), lavender, everlasting or frankincense (Boswellia cateri).
• Overheating – clary sage (Salvia sclarea), peppermint (Mentha piperita) and spearmint (Mentha spicata).
• Allergy symptoms – Sometimes hay fever and allergies are symptoms of, or exacerbated by, congestion in the liver and lymph. So, essential oils that detoxify or clear the liver can be very beneficial. These include cypress, helichrysum B., juniper, lemon and orange. Hay fever and allergies are typically accompanied by headaches, nasal congestion and mental fogginess so oils listed under these conditions can also provide relief.
• Nasal congestion and stuffiness – Allergies typically come with congestion and sinus inflammation. Some essential oils that act as antihistamine, clear decongestion and calm include: cypress, pepprmint eucalyptus (Eucalyptus dives), hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), helichrysum B. (Helichrysum bracteiferum), pinon pine (Pinus edilus), ravintsava (Cinnamomum camphora), rosemary and Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris).
• Tiredness – basil (Ocimum basilicum), black pepper (Piper nigrum), peppermint (Mentha piperita) and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis).
• Hangover – fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), ginger (Zingiber officinale), juniper, peppermint and rosemary for the various hangover symptoms: headache, nausea, upset stomach, mental fogginess, impaired balance, etc.

LET FREEDOM RING!!

Blue Tansy, Roman Chamomile and the Blue Oils

The Blue Oils
One thing that boggled my mind recently was the difference between blue tansy and tansy. It was apparent to me that they were not at all the same plant. Once I started researching it, I learned that it gets even more confusing. Blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum) is also often referred to as blue Moroccan chamomile. But Moroccan chamomile (Ormenis multicaulis) is something totally different than blue Moroccan chamomile. Blue tansy is an herb that produces blue oil. Some of the other oils that are blue include German chamomile (Matricaria recutica), Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), and yarrow(Achillea millefolium). All of these oils are closely related as they are from the Asteraceae plant family.


So why blue tansy? It is in some of the blends we love such as Deep Blue (soothing blend) and Balance (grounding blend). We use Deep Blue for bruising, sore muscles, arthritis, headaches, inflammation and fibromyalgia so it only makes sense that it includes blue tansy that aides in rheumatism, inflammation, sciatica, asthma, nerve sedation, and in skincare. Blue tansy is also an analgesic, meaning that it relieves pain. Blue tansy may also lower blood pressure. This may be because it relieves tension and pain that lead to heightened blood pressure.


We put Deep Blue on our dog after a long hike or run. It helps relieve his sore muscles and he is sleeping in no time. My mom uses it on her hands to sooth them from the effects of arthritis and my partner and I both use it to relieve sore muscles and back pain.


My favorite of the blue tansy blends is balance though. Balance helps me to achieve a feeling of composure and emotional grounding. The blue tansy in it helps to cleanse the liver and calm the lymphatic system. I have sensitive nerves so I can tell a big difference when I use Balance. I am not so jumpy and I respond to things in a more even and relaxed way. Like Deep Blue, it is very good for bones and muscles as well. Apply 2-3 drops on your spine for comfort. Using this oil on your feet on reflex points is also very beneficial. To balance your right and left brain hemispheres, you can apply to fingertips and tub into temples. Balance can also be worn as a perfume or diffused for aromatherapy benefits. I have a diffuser necklace that is similar to a locket that allows me to enjoy essential oil benefits for several hours throughout the day. I just drop a few drops on a tiny cotton ball and clasp it shut.


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Essential Oils For Romance

Just in time for Valentines Day...

There are many different oils you can use to set the mood for the day of love with your special friend or spouse. You can diffuse oils in the background while enjoying a romantic dinner for two, or you can wear it on your neck as you go out somewhere. Whatever you choose to do for Valentines Day, bring some pleasant smells with you.

Ylang-ylang: Well known for its aphrodisiac properties. Can balance hormones and promote emotional stability. Great for those with a low libido. It is also very calming and can be used to ease tension.


Hawaiian Sandalwood: Aphrodisiac. Calms and balances emotions. It can also be used to ease tension and create a relaxing feeling.


Cinnamon: It's sweet and spicy smell can stimulate feelings of desire and creativity. Some studies show that it increases blood flow and can improve erectile dysfunction and frigidity. It also calms nervousness and improves breath.


Ginger: Aphrodisiac, balances libido levels, improves circulation and calms nerves. Some say ginger opens the heart and warms the soul. It is also useful in fighting depression.



Jasmine: Used as an aphrodisiac. Jasmine inspires confidence and chases blues away. It has earned a reputation in India as "queen of the night" for it's seductive qualities.


Patchouli: Uplifting, inspires passion, balances hormones and libido levels. Patchouli has a pleasant musky earthy aroma. It can also be used to treat bad breath.


Bergamot is a part of the citrus family. It smells like orange but with a floral hint. Bergamot is used to bring about feelings of happiness and combat stress. It can also  physically energize you and uplift your mood.


Rose: Not only are roses romantic but they are historically famous for their comforting and healing properties. When you give roses on Valentines Day you are not just fulfilling a tradition, you are giving a gift of emotional health and happiness. Roses are stimulating and elevating to the mind. They are also known for their powerful aphrodisiac properties. Rose essential oil may also ease nervous tension and aide in overcoming grief and trauma.


Whisper (Blend for Women) : Whisper was created especially for women and can be worn as a perfume. Its is used to promote feelings of confidence and strength.


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Cardamom, the Queen of Spices.

Cardamom

Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger)
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from seeds


Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of a plant native to India. In India the spice is often referred to as the "Queen of Spices". It is one of the world's most expensive spices. When you experience the benefits of the oil you will know why. Cardamom is used as a flavoring in cooking as well as a medicine. Green cardamom is often used in traditional Indian sweets and in masala chai(spiced tea). It is also used to neutralize bad breath, specifically after eating garlic.


Some of the ancient medicinal uses for cardamom include treating epilepsy, seizures, rheumatism (circulation), cardiac disorders, and digestive problems. Today the cardamom essential oil is used for coughs, respiratory ailments, inflammation, muscle aches, nausea, and headaches. Cardamom is also now included in the Breathe blend (respiratory blend).


Cardamom can be inhaled by dropping a few drops into your hands and cupping them as you inhale. Another great way to use cardamom is by diffusing it to make your house smell great while enjoying the health benefits. To make your breath smell fresh, drop 1-3 drops in a glass of water and drink before a date or a business meeting. It can also be used in cooking by dropping a drop or two into your dish while preparing it. It is served in some curry sauces, cinnamon rolls and coffee cake, spiced lentil soup, as well as holiday drinks like eggnog and chai.


I personally like to put cardamom in my coffee in the morning. It tastes good and it improves breathing and circulation. What better way to start your day.


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