Flea Collar and Essential Oils

My 6lb Chihuahua mix modeling his new flea collar, it is the blue collar

Since becoming a Wellness Advocate for doTerra Essential Oils I have been incorporating them into our everyday lives. The best thing about the oils is that they are versatile. They can be used for adults, kids, dogs, and cooking. Some may require dilution with and FCO (fractionated carrier oil) and others may not be the best fit for children, or pregnant and nursing mothers, but you can use them for just about everything and everyone.

I came across a blend for a flea collar. Since we have a little Chihuahua I thought this would be a great thing to try for him. Right now I haven't noticed fleas, and I honestly haven't seen a tick since being in El Paso, but hey give it a go right.

one nylon collar

This was a simple recipe to follow and not many oils were required.

Terra Shield, Lemon Grass, Eucalyptus & Distilled Water


 

   

soaking the collar in the mixture for 20 minutes

 After the 20 minutes, I placed the collar on a glass plate and set it outside to completely dry before placing it onto my dog.



As I am writing this post, my dog is going into the third day of wearing the collar. It still has a fresh scent. The first day it was a strong smell, not a bad smell, the Terra Shield has a nice scent, very fresh and I am certain that is what I was mostly smelling. This has not bothered my dog. He never acted like the smell was too strong for him.








Daniel 12:2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.




Poo Poo Spray

 Since beginning this journey with Essential Oils, I have been trying to find different ways to fully incorporate them into our lives. While searching Pinterest I came across this unique way to mask the smell of #2. For my home, I was also thinking this might be a unique way to transition Nena from a potty chair to a regular toilet.

This didn't require a lot of time to make, or a lot of oils.

You will need a glass bottle due to the amount of oils in the recipe. You also need rubbing alcohol, water and food coloring if you so desire to make it a fun color. A funnel makes it easier to pour ingredients from the bowl to the bottle.

There are several different combinations you can use.

I used this one because these are the oils I have on hand (I am still building my supply) 15 drops each of cedar wood, rosemary, and lemon

or 15 drops each of lavender, basil and cypress

Then it is 1/2 cup of water minus 2 tablespoons of water
1 tsp of rubbing alcohol
 and add your essential oils
and three drops of food coloring if you are using it, I used blue.

Mix all ingredients very well in a small bowl, use a funnel to pour into a 4 oz glass spray bottle.

When it is time to use spay 5-6 sprays into the toilet before #2

My kids loved the concept! They want to use it all of time. It is completely safe for them also.

I used a dark colored bottle, so you can't see that the spray is blue, and there isn't enough color to turn the toilet water blue, but it smells very fresh.






Daniel 9:10 We have not obeyed the LORD our God or kept the laws he gave us through his servants the prophets.

Homemade vapor rub with Essential Oils

My daughter has issues breathing sometimes. Here in El Paso it is very often windy which means there is a lot of dust in the air. When this happens she easily gets congested and then has issues sleeping at night. In addition to that both of my kids have croupy sounding coughs, and the doctor says not to worry. My hubby loves the Vicks Vapor Rub products, but I'm not a big fan of their smell and I'm always worried that it might be turning their lungs black. I wanted to find an alternative to use. Something that works, is safe for the entire family and much more natural. Yes, Pinterest is my friend: I found exactly what I was looking for there.

doTerra Essential Oils are a safe and natural alternative that can be tried to assist with some health issues. They smell very fresh, and they are safe for everyone. Some oils may need to be diluted before application, but they are still safe.

For the vapor cream you will need the following:

4oz container
coconut oil
20 drops of breathe essential oil

This will need to be stored in a jar with a lid. I used the smaller mason jars

Really simple: just put the coconut oil into the jar add the essential oils and mix. I used 4oz of the coconut oil.

Apply to chest. For my kids I have been applying liberally to their chest and their back and just a trace along the nose.

They sleep very well at night, less coughing, if any at all, and I use it in the morning when they wake up. The powerful smell of the over the counter run isn't there, breathe has a very fresh scent.




I purchased my coconut oil at Walmart



Daniel 9:25 "Know and understand this: From the time the word goes out to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Annointed One, the ruler, comes, there will be seven sevens, and sixty-two sevens. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of trouble.

No more Flys!

 

I live in El Paso and it seems that every time you open a door to go outside 20 flies will race into your house. They are everywhere! If you grill out you will be swarmed. If you live in a neighborhood with a lot of dogs and there #2 isn't cleaned up daily, there will be a million flies.

This is a recipe that I found on Pinterest and it was geared more to farm life, but I think it will work for us. Again it is easy to make and doesn't require a lot of essential oils.

My plan is to use this when we grill out, or go on a picnic, or to spray around my doors on the days the kids are running in and out.

What you will need:

16 oz spray bottle: I used plastic for this one because there isn't a lot of oil.
1 cup of water
1 cup of apple cider vinegar
20 drops of Terrashield essential oil

Mix it all together, put it in the bottle and start spraying.

I tested it outside around the doors and window and the kids play area outside there were flys leaving the area rather quickly.






Daniel 12:4 "But you, Daniel, close up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.

Easy to Clean Microwave

Do you find that your microwave is always dirty due to food being placed inside and not covered when it cooks? A friend of mine recently told me about an easy way to clean the grime out of a microwave.

All that you need is 2/3 cup of water
1 glass bowl
2 drops Lemon EO
2 drops On Guard EO
2 drops of your favorite dish soap (I used Dawn)

Now here is the warning: Make sure that your essential oil is not flammable. doTerra Essential oils are not flammable so they are completely safe for this project. I have heard of this solution exploding if an essential oil that is not 100%.

DoTerra Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils are pure, natural, aromatic compounds carefully extracted from plants. There are no fillers or artificial ingredients that would dilute their active qualities and are free of contaminants such as pesticides or other chemical residues.

Once you have placed all of the ingredients into a glass bowl microwave them for three minutes. Then once your microwave has stopped just wipe out the grime.

 

Before using the essential oil mixture

 

  This is after using the mixture

 

 

 

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Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

 

 

 

 

My essential oil journey

This is my collection. So small. But each one I picked to use for my family. I started with the Home Essentials Kit. The promotion at that time was a free Deep Blue Rub and Oil. The day my kit arrived I was excited, and nervous. Since that moment I have spent a lot of early morning hours searching Pinterest for blends. My diffuser is my go to for stressful days, kids not able to sleep, allergies and to keep germs away.

My goal is to one day build this as an extra income that is steady. I am by no means close to that. I am in still in the beginning stages of sharing and learning. Through fellow doTerra users I have made some pretty cool friends. I have Facebook pages to surf and ask question after question. Right now I am sharing and encouraging people to try.

Sometimes the sample will be the right one for that person, and other times it takes a little tweaking to find just the right blend. What works for me or for my kids may not work exactly the same for someone else. If ever you try these oils and they do not work, be patient. There is one, there is a blend that will work.

I love how these oils can be used for multiple things. Some can be added to recipes, some can be cleaning agents, some can be for ailments. It is so nice to know that a bottle with 250 drops in it can last for a long time. It can be used multiple ways.

So far my favorites are Breathe, which I use mostly for my daughter. She was born with narrow nasal passages and has always gotten congestion easily. Using this in a coconut oil rub has gotten her to sleep better, and most importantly to breathe better. I even have a roller bottle blend for the congestion. On Guard is great for germ repellent. You can use it to clean with to diffuse in a roller bottle blend. Today my daughter accidentally peed a huge puddle in my bathroom. I put a couple of drops on a sponge and scrubbed the floor once I wiped away all the pee. Serenity and Balance are my go to oils to help me not get over excited and nervous. Clary Calm for hormones. Lemon and Lime in my water. I could go on and on here, but I am saving that for my next project.

Always use essential oils with caution. I recommend the Modern Essentials Book for Oil usage. The oils can assist with or aid with. They are not necessarily a cure. I use some for pain and they work great. Peppermint is a go to for headaches. It smells so fresh.

I like to use the product guide and the book.

My project is to write several blogs about different oils and multiple uses for that oil. My goal is to share the knowledge. To encourage others to try. I was once a skeptic. My husband is slowly coming off the fence. He says that the kids and I smell weird, but it makes me smile. Weird is good in this case.

For more information please email me at bmanjarrez2@gmail.com

my labels, spray bottles, and roller balls. Make sure your oils for sprays are in a glass bottle and lotions go in a glass jar

For tools you can check out www.aromatools.com or www.youroiltools.com I have ordered supplies from both places. There are many other useful sites too. This journey must be your own. I can show you the path but you must walk down it and plant trees and flowers along the way.

Some of the supplies needed for blends can be found at Walmart or a wholefoods store.

Psalm 45: 8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of ivory palaces,whereby they have made thee glad.

Diffuse and Relax

This is my Petal Diffuser from DoTerra.  We are good friends.. This is what finally brought me to doTerra. I was at my friends house and she was diffusing a calming blend when Nena and I were there. The difference in Nena was profound.

No, I do not exaggerate. This is the truth.

This diffuser is what finally had Nena sleeping through the night. I put Lavender and Breathe in it and she slept. IT WAS AMAZING!

I recommend everyone having a diffuser in their house. My dream is one for every room. Yes, big dream.

Now I diffuse something at least once a day.

Do you have GERMS? Yep, we all do. OnGuard is perfect in this little diffuser.

 It will purify the air. And while you are at it, add it to a roller ball bottle with FCO (fractionated coconut oil) and apply on back of neck. I carry it with me everywhere.

 I do not like pesky germs. And after meat preparation I put a little OnGuard All Purpose Cleaner on my counter and wipe it down.

 And I am in LOVE with the OnGuard toothpaste.

Okay, now for the point of this post, and that is diffuser blends. The amazing thing is that the oils can be used for many different purposes. There are many more oils that I do not have, yet I am not limited as to how they are used. A little goes a long way. Pinterest is a great place to find blends for the diffuser.

Each of my diffuser blends are just a couple of drops of each oil unless otherwise specified.

 Lavender Breathe combo, works great for sleep and to open airways while you are sleeping.

Lime Breathe and Wild Orange, this is an uplifting combo

 

Peppermint and Lime, clean air and home

 

Lavender, Peppermint, and Lemon, allergy buster, this is also great in a roller bottle blend

Serenity, Wild Orange, and Balance to be used at bedtime or when you need to shut off the mind

Study time? Then use Frankincense, peppermint and Rosemary

Focus and energy, Wild Orange and Peppermint.

 Frankincense and Balance for grounding and calming.

Breathe and Serenity, which I started using at bedtime after my daughter dumped an entire bottle of lavender. Our T.V. stand spelled great for a couple of days. No toddlers where harmed!

Serenity, Lavender, and Cedarwood for sleep, this can also be put into a roller bottle or like I have done, a coconut oil rub for the bottoms of the feet.

Having an outside get-together? Or maybe you just want to sit outside and the skeeters are driving you crazy, well here you go Terrasheild, Cedarwood, and Lemongrass. Also works great in a glass spray bottle or a roller bottle.

Got the Croup? Here you go, Frankincense, peppermint, and breathe

Coughing? OnGuard, Eucalyptus, and Melaleuca. Once I added peppermint and another time lavender because it was bedtime. This works great.

If diffusing around pets make sure they can exit the room the diffuser is in just in case. Be cautious around cats. These are safe for Mom, Dad, and the kids. In fact, up until very recently my oils were used more around my two and six year old than my husband.



Interested in learning more about essential oils? email me at bmanjarrez2+gmail.com

There is a desirable treasure, and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it away