Microwaveable hand warmers are easy to make and reuse. For fabric consider upcycling an old cotton or flannel shirt, but be sure to select a fabric that is natural, as synthetic fabrics may melt or burn when heated. Store with clothing or linen to freshen your closet, replenish hand warmers with essential oils when desired, and enjoy!

Items Needed
Fabric
Thread
Flax seed
Essential oil of choice

Instructions

1. Cut out two 4 inch x 4 inch squares for every hand warmer desired.
2. Sew right sides of fabric together, leaving a few inches open on one side.
3. Turn fabric right side out.
4. In a medium bowl mix flax seed with essential oil. Use three to five drops of oil for every cup of grain (this results in a pretty strongly scented hand warmer.) Mix and allow to sit for 5–10 minutes.
5. Use the grain to fill the hand warmers about ¾ full and then stitch closed. 
6. Heat hand warmers 25–30 seconds in the microwave, allow to sit for about 30 seconds and then place in pockets to warm your hands.

Tips: To fill the hand warmers you can use wheat, rice, flax seed, or even cherry pits. For this DIY we used flax seed which seems to hold heat well and has a less distinguishable smell than other grains.

​If you've never made your own soap before, you would probably be surprised by how easy it can be. Adding essential oils to homemade soap is a wonderful way to infuse potent, natural fragrances. Not to mention, it allows you to experience any benefits the oils may hold for the skin. The step-by-step instructions for this DIY Rosemary Spearmint Soap are easy to follow, with an end product that smells lovely and refreshing. 

Items Needed
Olive oil melt-and-pour soap base 
Silicone mold
15 drops Spearmint oil
15 drops Rosemary oil
Optional: Dried herbs


Disclaimer: Although these images show fresh herbs in the soap, we highly recommend only using dried herbs. The fresh herbs (although beautiful) turn the soap brown after a few days. 

Instructions

Cut off the amount of soap base you want to use and place it into a microwave safe bowl.
Melt the soap into liquid form in increments of 30 seconds.
Add a handful of dried herbs to the soap mold. 
Add Spearmint and Rosemary essential oils.
Mix together and pour into molds.
Let it sit for an hour.
Remove the soap from the mold.
Note: The soap should be good for a few months.

Click HERE for the original recipe from doTERRA.

If you have a little one, chances are you have experienced them having ear discomfort.
The tugging at the ears, the crying… yup, you know it! No need to fear - we have oils for that!
Apply a drop of Tea Tree, Basil, and Lavender in one teaspoon of carrier oil and massage behind the ear and into the ear lobe. NEVER IN THE EARS! Do this every 3-4 hours for children and every 2 hours for adults.

​We may be headed into summer, but it is always important to keep our immune systems built up! I like to beef up my immune game especially when traveling. My go-to plan is what I like to refer to as my F.L.O.O.T. roller.

In a 10 ml roller combine:
10 drops Frankincense
10 drops Lemon
10 drops OnGuard
5 drops Oregano
10 drops Tea Tree
Top with Fractionated Coconut Oil and roll apply daily to bottoms of feet to stay protected and as needed if coming down with something.
*Possible sun sensitivity. Take caution in UV rays.
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In addition to the immune support roller, I keep OnGuard+ Softgels on hand at ALL TIMES. These convenient supplements are jam-packed with oil goodness and are ready to go so they are perfect for travel. For your little ones, keep a Stronger Roller on hand.