This is the look of a happy but tired mama. Chaos and things out of order really mess when my head and heart. But times of change are also incredibly thrilling for me. In the past 7 years, I’ve spent time in slow seasons and busy seasons pouring in to other mamas to help them make some necessary changes. It makes my heart light and happy. It brings me joy. My work is so much fun and so delightful that I even enjoy it when times are hard. Now I’m in another major change as the seasons change. My favorite time of year mixed with the sad goodbyes I’m about to face. And while all of that is happening, I’m so excited to get more mamas (and aunts, dads, sisters, whoever!!) their own pack of fall oils to delight their senses, increase their happy moods, bring immunity support and cleanse the air in their homes. Right now I have a fall bundle that is sure to knock your socks off. You’ll get a diffuser from me plus a welcome pack to help make your transition in to oils so much easier. You’re gonna love it! Check my IG profile link for the fall bundle or leave me your favorite fall emoji to grab your spot. There are only a few available! #yay #fall #fallvibes #favoriteseason #itsfall #simple #free #simplemadefree #oils #fallbundle
If you already have the fabulous @youngliving oils in your home, there is a good chance they are tucked in a shelf somewhere you might not see them often. So let me help make your life a little simpler 😏 swipe to see three tips for incorporating oils in your home for daily use and some recipes to go along with it. Save + share to help others too 💜 #sharingiscaring #younglivingeo #oilseveryday #threeeasysteps #momhack #momlife #momnecessities #lifeofamom #skincare #cleaning #diffuse #usethemoils #simplemadefree
We cannot predict what’s ahead of us, but we know the One who is with us. This beautiful monarch’s wings never fully opened. And like so many things in life, as I get older, I see so much more then just a crippled creature. We can choose to see the beauty of life and let the crippling moments consume us. How’s your heart today? What are you processing? Are you in a moment of bliss or in a moment that feels crippling?
The kids we are raising today, they are smart, curious, brave little people who take in everything around them. They are as resilient and we claim they are. They adapt to their surroundings and soak in everything little thing they see, hear, taste and smell. It’s a great Privilege to be given these precious gifts. We should honor that and enjoying them just as they are. It’s not a race against each other mamas. It’s a dang beautiful journey we can do together. Will you walk it with me? #momlife #kidsareagift #preciouschild #raisethemup #curiouskids #brave #bravekids #momsupportmoms #thejoyofparenting #simplemadefree
Hey hey mama 👋🏻 just wanted to pop my face on here via picture to say hello and introduce myself in case we don’t really know each other ☺️ Several years ago my servant/helper heart desired to serve other mamas with simplified and healthy options to their every day. I’ve always served in ministry in some capacity and this felt like the right next move. It’s been an absolute joy to work alongside so many moms to help relieve some overwhelm! A few fun facts: ⭐️ I’m Ashli with and “I” ⭐️ I’ve never had a broken bone ⭐️I love love love love sports ⭐️ my husband and I have never had a fight ⭐️I hate pickles with a passion Say hello and tell me a fun fact about you 🥰
My grandpa is so cute 🥰 it was such a blessing to get to see him, my aunts and my siblings this summer! Forever grateful for the time we had together 💜
Kid dreams coming true 💜 first, second and third catch all in about 10 minutes. Did you have any dreams like this as a kid? I don’t remember wanting to try so many new things like my kids until I was in high school, and then all I dreamed of was travel and missions work.
The older I get, the lighter I pack! Had to combine the kids stuff with mine just to fill the suitcase! If you’re not rolling your clothes when you pack, how have you even survived using luggage???
Summer of… Every summer, (more like every two weeks, but summer too) my kids have one “project” they are really in to. This summer, it’s been making friendship bracelets. The oldest taught her siblings how to do the different knots and not they are ALL IN with it. Honestly, I couldn’t be more thrilled at this time consuming, virtually mess free project! This will be great for all our car travels too! I’m curious what your kids are really in to right now? Do they have a thing they want to do all the time?
If you hate the smell of nail polish remover like I do… this will become a golden bottle in your life! Would you try this bout?
It sounds crazy, but I’ve seen it work. Not that I want you to have a splinter, but the next time you do, give this a try. + you get the benefits of Thieves + it smells great + you’ve utilized the tools you have in your home for your own success 👊🏻
The best “YES” of my life was 11 years ago on Memorial Day. I can’t help but lovingly remember every detail of it… so I wrote it out in a blog post that’s linked in my bio. If you don’t know our story, its precious 🥰😜 but this is just the smaller glimpse of it. I’m so thankful to this day for the love of this man and the life God has given us together!
This year was such a gift. A hard and perfect gift. The gift of time. The gift of slowing down and connecting. As I reflect on our year, it’s been one of the most emotional, shifting and hard years. But such a blessing. You might not be in the same position as we were to accept this gift of time while maintaining our jobs. But I hope you can find some blessings sprinkled in along the journey.
Most days, I find I tell myself things like “I need to do better at XYZ” or “why don’t I do THIS thing I see others doing”. Among many other questions, I often get down on myself for how life looks right now. It’s a spirit of critical. But God gave me the most beautiful revelation over the past 24 hours. Wow, my life is so so good. He’s showing me how the life I’ve dreamed of after marriage with a family is exactly what I’ve always wanted. Quiet, peaceful mornings where I even get to sleep in most days (something I get mad at myself for often), and yet, what a beautiful gift! Freedom and flexibility to enjoy my kids, teach them and allow them to guide their own learning. Freedom and come and go as we please, when we want to see friends or say “yes” to opportunities that come up last minute. Homeschooling hasn’t stolen my personal freedom, it’s given us the life I’ve always wanted. What a gift to live the kind of life I’ve always wanted to live! It’s time for me to stop letting culture peck at my thoughts and let God good gifts truly be a gift and enjoy it! 📸 Cred to my 5 year old after we’ve been studying photography 💛
Last summer we visited my sister on Lake Huron and it was so lovely and peaceful ❤️ we are making plans to go back this year for another visits and we can’t wait! Are you making any summer plans/vacations/adventures?
My oldest makes, what she like to call, “apple cereal”. She chops apples very small, adds peanut butter, a tiny bit of honey and some cinnamon. She raves over her creation and so, by nature, he little sister wants some too. Except sister is allergic to a lot of things. And try as she might, there are just some foods that no matter how many times she tried it, she just doesn’t like it - like honey. (She’s allergic to peanuts and tree nuts). So today she came up with the idea to try some cinnamon and pure maple syrup as an “apple cereal”. Pretty creative for a 5 year old. When you grow up having to be careful about all things from foods to pets to literally the outdoors (all things she’s allergic to), you learn some skills. She’s in love with her invention, and I don’t blame her. But that’s coming from a total cinnamon fanatic 😜
There is beauty in the mess. Beauty in the ashes. Beauty in the hard. If we really look. The light is always there. It cannot overcome the darkness. I’m feeling a lot of feelings lately. Things I don’t like to feel. Things that make my stomach hurt. But God. His light. His love. His truth. His beauty. There isn’t anything specific going on. Nothing monumental to report. Just this year long mess and it’s leaving my underwhelmed with feelings. So I have to keep turning to the truth and allow the true love and light bring forth the joy no matter the circumstances. And find beauty in the day to day things.
Fact. I dislike drinking cold water unless it’s 80 degrees. My water purifier sits on the counter day and night so I have room temp water to drink. Apparently that’s what best for you first thing in the morning anyway 🤷♀️
DIY hand soap This is by far the easiest and cheapest switch you could ever make in your home. It’s eliminates unnecessary toxins that get on your hands and then are absorbed through the skin in your body. All you need is Castile soap, water and Thieves essential oil. I also add Vitamin E oil or Vegetable glycerin especially in the winter months.
We are finding more and more reasons to be in nature. It’s easy to “know” something in your head but it’s not always easy to make it the reality that you want. Whether it’s an eating style, a conviction about reading or how you spend your time, or the ways you choose certain things for your kids. It can take time for our heads and our hearts to align. It can take time for us to have the mental space to begin making the changes we want. They can be made slowly over time, but that’s easy to forget. Be encouraged today my friend. You’re on a journey and journey are over time, not all at once. We will make changes, learn and add to this journey every step of the way!
Cinnamon crunch bagels were just the ticket for this Icey/snow day! We make a double batch of bagels every two weeks or so, and this time I put a spin on one batch! As you can imagine, they were delicious right out of the oven!
I don’t even want to talk about the selfie, let’s just look at these curls I managed to make come alive on my last wash day 😱 My last #curlyhair post, I talked about giving yourself a break. In doing so, you can sometimes find inspiration when you’re not really looking for it. Just like that, I see someone styling their curls after they are out of the shower with a brush. I’m think “whaaaaay?!? I thought that was illegal!!” 🤣 JK but I was super curious so I watched the tutorials. I was blown away and tried it. I noticed a huge difference in my hair. Fast forward to my last wash day... I did the new styling technique but all I added was some leave in conditioner and then a gel cast! Booooom. Apparently my hair just wanted looooots of moisture (duh, it’s winter). So my friends. When inspiration hits, go for it! It might just be the key you were looking for 🥰
To my #curlygirl friends out there. Curls are high maintenance. You can try all the products, the styling ideas, plopping or not, mousse v gel v custard, curl cream and volume promised things. You can curly cut, diffuse or air dry. But you still might not find what you’re looking for. And in the process you’ve spent money on those promised products and time on those styling techniques. But it’s just still not working. That’s how I’ve felt for months. I had some initial progress with my curls yet they always fall heavy and flat. No combo I tried or minimalist techniques gave me what I wanted. I became annoyed and gave up on it for a while. But, alas, I have curly hair. And honestly, I just want my curls to look great. I want to love my curls, enjoy my curls and be confident in my curls. My encouragement to you is to give yourself a break when you feel annoyed and over it. It’s okay to give it some time. But I do really believe that you will, in time, find what works really well for you and your girls. It can be overwhelming so just try one thing at a time. Time will give you the curls you want ❤️ you got this!
What’s your favorite Christmas tradition? Man, I love so many things this time of year. Christmas cards and homemade gifts, baking and wrapping, Christmas music on constantly and movies going daily. But most of all, I cherish the Advent time. The time of anticipation and joy. The time to savor the savior and all that He means.
As a result of many physical ails in my family history, I’ve always suspected I would run in to some bumps in my health along the way. But rather then love in fear of what could come, I choose to bring healthier choices in to my life. Even still, the body sometimes needs some extra help and support. A well-functioning body needs a strong thyroid. Thyromin was developed to nourish the thyroid. It contains a combination of glandular nutrients, herbs, amino acids, minerals, and essential oils. When I grabbed my first bottle of thyromin, it was because I suspected I was having some adrenal fatigue. After being able to get bloodwork done, I found out my thyroid numbers were off, “possibly hashimotos” my doc said. This is right when the shutdown happened, and I was determined to figure out ways to support my body naturally. So I searched and I found many Young Living supplements and oils that I could try. I kept going with thyromin at bedtime and added several more supplements and oils to my daily routine. My word, a few months later -after lots of consistency- I was feeling incredible! Better then I had in years! No more exhaustion in the afternoon. No more waves of fatigue. It was simply brilliant! While thyromin supports my thyroid, it also supports the entire endocrine system. This is so important because this system is the chemical messenger system for hormones. Therefore it’s crucial this system is level and happy - so your hormones are level and happy!
*Holiday Room Sprays* What a fun and festive way to share a homemade gift with neighbors, family and friends. I love making room sprays. Customizing them to peoples like and adding little details to the packaging + surrounding it with some other fun, festive gifts is the best! Check out my stories for how to make them and click the link in my bio for the recipe card ❤️💚
Really diggin all I have to be thankful for plus my yesterday’s eye make up look plus Christmas mugs #christmasvacationmovie #merrychristmasyafilthyanimal and even more thankful for YOU!
It’s been 6 years. Six wonderfully fun and hard years running a small business. I’m not in the same position of many though. My small business income doesn’t make or break our livelihood, as it does for so many. Many people desperately need us, their friends, their fans, their fellow neighbor, to do the one thing we can and buy from them. Supporting my business means the world to me, but supporting any small business means all the more. Will you shop small this year?
Easy + pretty diy gifts are totally possible this year. You can make up the cutest baskets of love in little time to love on all the people in your life! Who wants some tutorials on DIYs for some gifting ideas??
I don’t know what my obsession is with her feet, but it’s there. Baby and little kid feet have always been completely adorable to me. And I want to savor these little toes because this is my last babe. Before I know it, she will have big, stinky teenage feet that probably won’t be so cute 🦶🏻 #babyfeet #toddlerfeet #kids #precious #momsobsessed #babyofthefamily #simple #savorit #savor #savorthemoment #savorthegoodlife #simple #free #simplemadefree
Simplicity is near and dear to my heart. But I think it gets a bad viewpoint from most people. I like keeping things simple because it eliminates so much chaos, it encourages a peaceful atmosphere, it gives you space for relationship and frees your mind from stuff. Simplicity is, by nature, the opposite of this over abundance of things and wants. It’s incredibly life giving. When you pursue the simple, it doesn’t mean you have to give all your things away, or make huge sacrifices or changes. It means changing your mindset so you’re able to have richer moments in life. #simplicity #simple #free #simplemadefree #simplelife #ilikesimple #chaos #clutter #life #lifegiving #peace #peaceful #peacefilled #abundance #nature #natural
Intentionally slowing down, intentionally getting in to nature, intentionally make for a pace that does not include rushing, these things are so good for the soul. #intentional #slowdown #nature #fastpaced #life #calm #calmlife #simple #free #simplemadefree #sand #fall #autumn #leaves
I’ve always wanted to be able to post gorgeous photos that are well edited, with a “brand” you could instantly tell belonged to me. The gorgeous sets ups, the stories the pictures tell. But here is reality. Reality is dim lighting, and iPhone 7, no make up most days and little experience taking pictures. The thing is, when I see accounts that are so perfectly set up, I usually don’t follow them. Because it doesn’t feel real. I’ve always wanted to stay real, raw and true. We live simply. And that’s what I want to share. The way simple, profound, beautiful life can be. At the end of the day, the pretty picture of a backyard or the fall decor just doesn’t matter. What matters are the small things around that surround each and every person you love. Your time is valuable. Use it for those people more then anything else. #instagood #reallife #photo #iphone7 #onbrand #brand #notpretty #buttrue #myreallife #dimlighting #reality #time #value #simple #free #simplemadefree
Supplements didn’t become my jam until more recently. I always felt like if I couldn’t eat really healthy, then why should I be using supplements in their place?? No, I needed to do the hard work of changing my diet and eating really clean. But honestly, that’s not enough. Our food lacks so many nutrients, even when you eat the best diet on the planet. And once I started with one or two supplements, it was obvious my body loved it. Not to mention there are some things our bodies can’t produce on their own they need us to give them the good stuff! Have you been stand-offish when it comes to using quality supplements? #supplements #vitamins #food #ningxia #energy #body #bodyneeds #sulfurzyme #youngliving #takeyoursupplements #simplemadefree
When the clouds look like low-lying cotton candy and the wind blows constant across your face, when the water is a mix of blue and green, there in that moment I feel Your embrace. #lakehuron #lexingtonMI #lexingtonharbor #bluesky #clouds #pier #harbor #jesus #light #simplemadefree #lake #wind #water #waves
All summer he has dream of getting to fish. I drag my feet over purchases like this. Will he move on in a week to something new? Almost always the answer to that question is “yes”. Today a friend brought their rods to the park and he lived it up “fishing”. He did it the entire two hours. All by himself. I can’t say I’m convinced yet to spend the money on a pole that won’t break the day we buy it! But it does a mamas heart good to see them enjoying something they have been dreaming of for so long ❤️ How’s your mama heart today? #mamaheart #fishing #creek #fish #kidsfishing #dreamscometrue #fishingpole #friends #simple #free #simplemadefree
This has been one of my favorite seasons of life... Despite the world turning upside-down in 2020, I am loving the season of life we are in. The kids are all riding two wheel bikes and can do it for long periods of time. We regularly take rides and now we just jump on our bikes to ride to the park or the creek. One of my favorite memories from childhood is going on rides with my mom after dinner. It was such a special and fun time for us. It’s fun to be at that stage with my kids now! What’s something you’re enjoying about this stage of life? #biking #bikes #kidsbikes #family #childhood #memories #familybikeride #twowheels #familyoffive #thebrowntribelife #simplemadefree
Happy Independence Day! Philly is such a cool place to live. History buffs love this place and I find it interesting too (since I’m not a history nerd...) Oh how things have changed since the beginning (and also many things haven’t). We have a lot to be thankful for in America but a lot to work towards and pray for too. #america #philly #independencehall #clocktower #declerationofindependance #bluesky #clouds #sun #simplemadefree #prayforamerica
Living in a world filled with privilege, there are an exhaustive line that comes daily as a result of trying to teach my children that these things they have are a gift, not a right. That the way we live, the safety we possess because of our skin color, the choice to last minute pick up carry out are all gifts of privilege. With these gifts comes great responsibility. Whatever injustice lies in front of our faces, we can ache with, act for and love fiercely with broken hearts in a hope of knowing that Christ’s work is not done. It’s not. He is restoring all things and will make all things new. Keep doing the work - listen to people’s stories, bless every person you cross paths with, stand up for those who are being taken advantage of, and pray continually. #pray #dothework #fineline #world #children #jesus #love #simplemadefree
What @youngliving supplements do you take and why? #supplements #healthy #health #toyourhealth #qualitysupplements #yl #yleo #coconutwhippedcream #coffee #afternooncoffee #leftovercoffee #momcoffee #simple #free #simplemadefree
Time to #valorup buttercup! Okay, real talk. You might be thinking, “Ashli, why do I even need to use this purple bottle of oil?” To you I say, try it and you’ll see. Feeling what is does for you is going to give you a much more real answer then I could ever tell you in my jagged English. Just join in for the challenge and apply your valor every day to you wrists or behind your ears or anywhere really! **if you’re in my oil chat group, hope over there for some fun and giveaways!** Also! Tell me why you love Valor?? #balanced #mood #emotions #human #purple #purplebottle #blueoil #bluetansy #yleo #youngliving #simplemadefree #simple #free #oilovingashli
Second day hair is sometimes more fun then wash day! I’ve been trying to figure out my curly hair with a little more focus the last several months. Some days it’s amazing and I’m mad at myself for not doing this sooner. But 3/4 days, I still feel like I’m trying to figure it all out! Like most good things, this curly hair life takes time and dedication to not give up on it! Although I must admit, curly hair is a little more high maintenance then I ever expected 🙃 #curlyhair #daytwohair #hairrefresher #tuesday #curlygurl #curlygirl #stilllearning #healthyhair #simple #free #simplemadefree
When you get a starter kit with Young Living, there are 12 oils in it that bring numerous uses for everyday things. One of them in particular is going to be highlighted this month - we are going to use this baby like crazy and feel so many GOOD things from it! Any guesses which oil it is?? #oilup #oilupbuttercup #guess #bestguess #12oils #premiumstaterkit #youngliving #yleo #oilovingashli #simple #free #simplemadefree
Its been 6 years since I started being crazy blessed by this job I do. It’s fun, it’s easy, it has some big payoffs too. This month has been one of the most fun I’ve had outside of big group events. So many people sharing their stories and blessing other people’s lives! Blessings of oils, blessings of wellness, blessings of community, blessings of finances. They are killing it! If you have a Young Living Membership (or want to get one!) you have the opportunity to Level Up just by blessing people with your story and the opportunity to jump in with their own kit too. Let’s keep blessing the socks off people 🤍 #blessings #residualincome #killingit #teamwork #team #cantdoitalone #oilove #oilovingashli #simple #free #simplemadefree #finances #story #stories #community #yleo #priorityplanner #iamenough #rachelhollis
Several years ago Dave built me a desk so I would have a place to sit and work. I love my little desk so specially made for me. Legs painted yellow, and all. Dave and I take turns using this desk since I’ve always been home full time and the last two years he has spend half time at home working. Since the shutdowns thought, Dave took over the space for the day for all of his calls (because I told him to ;) From time to time I make it all the way up to the third floor where the desk is to work. Last night I sat down to find this little love note etched in to the wood, reminding me that even during his time working, he still thinks of me, thinks of us. Being together all the time has me craving date night again, and more intentional time to connect outside our house. But this seemingly small thing has made a huge impact on my heart ❤️ #heart #romantic #desk #sharedspace #shutdown #lovenotes #us #thebrowntribe #ashlianddave #work #space #hearts #simple #free #simplemadefree
When my thyroid numbers came back off, I was already trying new ways to support my body because I was struggling. An exhaustion I had never experienced came crashing over me and I wouldn’t make it through the day without laying down in the afternoon. There were other things too, but I knew my body could be brought back to its proper homeostasis using essential oils and natural supplements. Good, plant based, healing products. One of my favorite things I’ve started is a delicious mock-tail using NingXia + SulferZyme! Man alive, my life feels forever changed by how it’s made my body feel! do you struggle with your thyroid? #thyroid #struggle #lowthyroid #hashimotosdisease #ningxiared #mocktail #plantjuice #plantbased #nutrients #clean #simple #pure #simplemadefree #oilovingashli
Dreamer Our dreams are beautiful imagines of a deeply placed desires God has put in our hearts. Dreams are tough sometimes, because they don’t always happen right away. By nature, when hardships or “life” come in, it’s easy to feel that dream slip away. Hold tight to that dream, and keep fighting for it. #dream #dreamer #beautiful #desiresofyourheart #helpful #pure #lovely #frogpond #visiters #frogs #green #happy #simple #free #simplemadefree
Energy Have you figured out what ways your body needs you to care for it? Back when I first started dealing with symptoms of a wacky thyroid, I was having intense mid-afternoon tiredness. An exhaustion different then any other I have felt. The first week, all I could do was take a nap. That wasn’t how I wanted to live, so tired I can’t function through the afternoon. After the shutdown, we started biking a lot more then usual. I found the fresh air and hard work to be exhilarating...and refreshing. Spending time outside with my body working actually helped my tried body. The breeze like a warm blanket to my soul. The sounds of nature (mixed with the city) playfully singing in my ear. Nature calls to us, as God’s creation. We were made for one another. This tired I had felt better and better every day. Now I know that I need those things. And I also need naps sometimes too. Taking care of ourselves doesn’t always look exactly the same day to day. Life isn’t that fluid. But when we know, it keeps us in it ❤️ What does your body need from you? #energy #health #naps #napqueen #ineedanap #support #healthy #happy #simple #free #simplemadefree
There are a lot of voices shouting at me trying to get me to think one thing or another is the priority. But in reality? The ONLY thing that matters is God. He is the good life, not pieces into the story we are trying to write ourselves. #becarefullittleears #outside #god #gospel #voices #writerofourstory #yourstory #happy #kids #play #simple #free #simplemadefree
Morning is not my time. I have never been a morning person, and kids haven’t changed that. I have had to get creative in how I get myself moving because, well ... kids! Ha! This is one of my favorite diffuser recipes for clearing the brain fog so I actually function! #brainfog #clarity #notamorningperson #diffuse #orange #rosemary #peppermint #wakeup #getmoving #getgoing #morning #simple #free #simplemadefree
I will admit to you that as much as I LOVE NingXia red, and as good as I KNOW it is for you, I haven’t been consistent in using it. Other things from Young Living have taken priority. But I finally got back in to it after using my essential rewards points (just a HUGE benefit of this program), and getting two bottles for zero bucks. ZERO. Not even a shipping cost. Today we finished the first bottle, and here is what I realized since starting back up. My moments of hitting tiredness or exhaustion throughout the day are gone. My body craves NingXia over coffee, and my alertness seems a little more keen. As in my brain isn’t so foggy, especially when I first wake up. These are just my observations of course, but honestly, I have learned how deeply good drinking a few ounces of this stuff a day is for you, and I know my body is benefitting greatly as a result. When you got your two NingXia Red pouches in your kit, what did you do with them? Did you try them? What did you think? #ningxia #coffee #cravings #less #antioxidants #redjuice #brainfog #happy #lesstired #energy #simple #free #simplemadefree
We love a simple #diy around this house. I’m terrible at decorating... I never want to spend the money on it, especially right now as a renter. So In our bathroom I’m using my cleaning supplies in pretty containers as #decor! These items can be left out with kids around because they don’t contain toxic chemicals. The lineup includes: #thieveshouseholdcleaner for all the surfaces, “sprinkled” (as my kids call them) which are Epsom salts and oil for bath time, and a dry version of a soft scrub. It has citric acid to make it fizz and reach all the areas in the toilet bowl and sink. Oils are added to all of them 🤩 What’s your favorite DIY with oils? #bathroom #succulents #bathroomdecor #simple #free #simplemadefree #oilovingashli
As much as I love applying oils to our skin for inner and outer body needs, diffusing is by far my favorite way to use oils. I love making my space smell fresh and clean. I love knowing what I’m putting in the air cleanses it and also as we breath it in, benefits our bodies. This combo is one of my tried and true for the diffuser. We use this after the bacon burns or when there is a foul smell in the air. But it’s also really good at cleaning up the air we are breathing in. It gives a nice fresh scent and the lemon is so clean smelling and happy like the sunshine. Is diffusing you’re favorite way to use oils? #diffuse #cleanse #cleanair #cleanup #happy #lemon #fresh #burntbacon #smelly #airfreshner #natural #notoxins #chemicalfree #simple #free #simplemadefree
Earlier this month I ran out of #stressaway oil. While I thought it was totally ridiculous that I had let that happen, I waited until my monthly order to get more. I didn’t realize how much I needed that dang bottle until it finally showed up again at my house and now I can’t stop using it! My level of #overwhelm has gone waaaaay down. Like noticeably. Try #stressaway with #copaiba! This blend already has Copaiba in it, but that little extra brings a nice zing to it! #diffuse #diffusingoils #diffuserlove #oilove #essentialoils #cleanair #cleanliving #simple #free #simplemadefree #oilovingashli
Homemade toner is a great addition to your skincare routine + using these washable makeup remover pads makes it even better 🌟 #toner #recipe #reuse #recycle #washable #makeupremover #makeuppads #wash #skincare #naturalskincare #simple #free #simplemadefree
It’s a delight to be their mama. What are you finding delight in right now? #delightful #mama #beingmom #thoughtfulmoments #moments #thesearethedays #pool #happymama #happymom #backyard #sun #simple #free #simplemadefree
You need a pick me up, just like I do. Try this in your diffuser. Are you feeling a little overwhelmed today? #stressed #overwhelmed #stressaway #simplemadefree #simple #free
When it dawned on me I was the gatekeeper of my house, and I had let tons of toxic products slip through, I was horrified. Learning about what those toxic ingredients do to our bodies, it was enough to get me to switch out our cleaners immediately! The first thing I went for was the Thieves Household Cleaner. Everyone kept saying how well it worked and it was so cost effective. After I made my first bottle, I threw out ALL my cleaning supplies. Window cleaner, kitchen cleaner, bathroom cleaners. All of it. Now, 5 1/2 years later, it’s still all we use. And we expanded on our Thieves products because the work and they are safe. There is a whole Kit waiting to be sent to your home. Be the gatekeeper that brings in the healthy, productive, safe stuff ❤️ You and your family are worth it! #gatekeeper #safe #clean #safecleaning #notoxins #health #healthy #cleaningsolutions #cleanwithThieves #simple #free #simplemadefree
How I feel about life and attempting curly hair things recently... Anyone else? #notalone #feelingcrazy #curly #curlyhair #curlygirl #clips #hair clips #refreshday #curlrefresh #simple #free #simplemadefree
Peter guilt for denying Jesus just before he is nailed to the cross. His shame, his sadness, his fear. Then like a breath of fresh air, Jesus appears to him, alive and whole! Jesus doesn’t condemn him, doesn’t belittle him. Doesn’t make him feel more guilty. He says “do you love me?” and bring Peter to him with love and open arms, full of life! We all get the same thing from Jesus every single day. He gave us the cross / fully alive, fully loved, fully embraced. He is risen! #livinghope #bibleapp #jesus #easter #hope #hopeisalive #jesuslives #jesusloves #godisgood #simplemadefree #easter #hallelujah
Seems fitting to give away a bottle of this stuff 👌🏻👌🏻 👊🏻G I V E A W A Y👊🏻 There are a few things I think are so important. Keeping connected and keeping yourself above board. So all you have to do is tag a friend and tell them one thing you love about Young Living. It can be a specific oil or product, it can be something about the company as a whole. 1. Tag + tell 2. Tag as many as you want, each in their own comment - one entry per tag ❤️ 3. Extra entry for saving this post + one other post on my feed ❤️ 4. Extra entry for sharing in your stories ❤️ (Of course, not affiliated with IG) #share #tell #thieves #giving #easter #easterweekend #happyeaster #giveitaway #simplemadefree #thievesforthewin #lucky #hoarding #needthis #needit #simple #free #YLEO
Say cheeeeeese 😬 Snap a picture of your teethers today and then start adding Orange oil to your brushing routine! Do this daily until the end of the month! You’ll love your bright smile 😁 Who’s in?? #brightsmile #smile #smilebig #orangeoil #thievesaromabright #thievesoil #bambootoothbrush #toothbrush #brushyourteeth #simple #free #simplemadefree
What are you feeling overwhelmed by right now? #thisishard #overwhelmed #covid #stayhome #homeschool #workhard #work #free #simplemadefree
Feeling some hair loooooove today! Since I finally got around to showering today (it’s been a few days - know what I mean??), I decided to try something I haven’t tried before. A co-wash. This concept still confused me, but basically you “wash” your hair with conditioner - hence the “Co”. I find the best way to try new things for curly hair is to do them one at a time. Only change one thing. One product, one technique, one change. It’s not an easy task for me but I managed it today. So in the shower, I flipped my head upside down, used conditioner like shampoo, rinsed upside down, and applied all my other regulars. Not sure how long this will last without it feeling greasy, but for now, it’s pretty great 👏🏻 (I also talked more about it in my stories!) #curly #curlygirl #cowash #washing #ishoweredtoday #curls #bless #shampooreplacement #simplemadefree
Have you ever used any essential oils on your toothbrush? Using oils on your teeth can be very beneficial. So I decided to make a little challenge this month using Orange oil! From April 8 to the end of the month, I challenge you to use Orange oil on your toothbrush at least once a day. Just see what happens 🦷😏 I think you’ll like the bright smile you end up with! Take a before picture and share your progress with me along the way!! Tag me for a chance for some goodies :) #teeth #bright #brightsmile #smile #orange #orangemouthchallenge #simple #free #simplemadefree
Need something fresh, happy and uplifting? Make a sugar scrub to use on your hands or body! It will feel great, exfoliate and give you some pep! All you need is: 1 C Sugar Carrier oil (coconut, grape seed or sweet almond work well for this, but any will do) Essential oils - Lime and Lavender is what I used Add 1 cup sugar to ceramic bowl, and mix in carrier oil 1 TBSP at a time. Stir and continuing adding until desired consistency. Add 10 drops each EO. Stir and store in airtight container! I called this “Fresh Lime” sugar scrub 😍 #sugarscrub #diy #diynatural #diyscrub #limeandlavender #fresh #clean #exfoliate #pep #upbeat #happy #yum #simple #free #simplemadefree
This is hard... but HIS faithfulness is a shield and buckler. We CAN do hard things. #itshard #wecandohardthings #believe #respect #jesus #heisrisen #hardtalks #godthefather #psalm91 #psalm #simplemadefree
Anyone else?? This is hard. Hard to see families suffering, hard to see people so sick and even dying, hard to live so outside the norm, hard to add more hats to your head. It’s hard. Anyone else feel like this is just hard? #thisishard #covid #families #frustrating #sad #simplemadefree
Are your littles feeling a little sad? Maybe you are too! This is a lot to navigate through and feelings are a huge part of what we are all experiencing! It’s important to let yourself feel and to mourn the events, activities and missing of things and people. But sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up! So I put together a blog post that shares a few of our favorite things to do to move our bodies and be mindful with fun! The link is in my B I O! #mindful #love #activities #sad #pickmeup #gettogether #simplemadefree #blog #resources #simple #free #movement #moveyourbody #getup #act
The extras this month. These two - valor and lavender lotion - are extras added on the a premium kit this month. What a joy this company is to add something like this to an already incredibly priced kit! You can get yours today too! Valor - jaw tension, deep sleep, snoring, balance, brave, and so much more Lotion - add any oil to apply to kids skin + lovely hydrating lotion without the drying ingredients #lotion #valor #lavenderlotion #freebie #yleo #addtothekit #yourgift #gift #extras #simple #free #simplemadefree
Everyone is missing something right now... what are you missing? Among many things, I miss the library. We average 2-3 trips a week normally. I’m missing new books, time to browse the shelves with the kids, and the fun activities our library always had going. #missing #whatdoyoumiss #library #books #browsebooks #bookworm #simplemadefree