The Great Big Home + Garden Show Exhibitor Spotlight: dōTERRA

We're excited to have dōTERRA joining us at The 2016 Great Big Home + Garden Show. Their pure essential oils are revolutionizing the way families manage their health. They harness nature's most powerful elements and share these gifts through their global community of Wellness Advocates.

Visit the dōTERRA team at the show to learn more. Can't wait that long? See what they're bringing to the show and discover their most exciting products for the season when you read our brief interview below.

How do I use essential oils?

"Aromatic: Essential oils, when diffused, can be very stimulating, while others can be calming and soothing. Diffusing essential oils can also cleanse and purify the air.

Topical: Essential oils are easily absorbed by the skin and many can be safely applied topically when used in conjunction with a carrier oil, such as Fractionated Coconut Oil.

Internal: Certain essential oils have a rich culinary history and can be used as dietary supplements supporting a variety of healthy conditions."

Why dōTERRA products?

"When you choose dōTERRA®, you are choosing essential oils gently and carefully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy. Each dōTERRA essential oil is also carefully and thoroughly tested using the strict CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® quality protocol. Experienced essential oil users will immediately recognize the superior quality standard for naturally safe, purely effective therapeutic-grade dōTERRA essential oils."

Will you have any featured products?

"dōTERRA On Guard®. One of the most popular and versatile dōTERRA® CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils blends. The proprietary combination of Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils is an active component in a first line of defense for immune support. It is a non-toxic and superb way to support the immune system. The dōTERRA On Guard® Protective Blend has been integrated into a variety of dōTERRA products to provide diverse ways to use its powerful benefits.

With its unique aroma, dōTERRA On Guard® offers a fragrant, natural, and effective alternative to synthetic options for immune support and throughout the home.

• Formulated to support healthy immune function
• Protects against environmental threats
• Safe for use on countertops, as a non-toxic cleaner, or to purify the air through diffusion
• dōTERRA On Guard® Laundry Detergent is color safe for washable fabrics at all temperatures and is free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, and toxins, which makes it a safe choice for your family as well as the environment
• dōTERRA On Guard® Natural Whitening Toothpaste with Fluoride-free formulation helps reduce plaque while whitening teeth
• dōTERRA On Guard® Foaming Hand Wash cleans and softens hands while providing and invigorating aroma of essential oils that leaves your hands smell fresh and citrus clean
• dōTERRA On Guard® Cleaner Concentrate powerful essential oil blend is combined with plant-based derivatives that provide a non-toxic and biodegradable way to clean and eliminate odors, so it is safe for loved ones as well as the environment
• The multi-purpose capabilities of dōTERRA On Guard®  Cleaner Concentrate make it perfect to expertly clean hard surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom, or any room, leaving behind a clean and invigorating scent
• dōTERRA On Guard® Protecting Throat Drops can be a potent addition to a defensive health strategy against seasonal and environmental threats
• dōTERRA On Guard® + Softgels combine the proprietary blend of dōTERRA On Guard® Protective Blend with Black Pepper, Oregano, and Melissa essential oils for additional immune support"

What can we look forward to from you at The Great Big Home + Garden Show?

"A few moments at our booth will inspire families to consider a natural and effective approach to health and wellness. We will offer experiences that demonstrate the simplicity of integrating essential oils into every lifestyle. Knowing that knowledge is power, we are excited to distribute information, offer demonstrations and giveaways, as well as have products available for purchase. You can look forward to feeling empowered, refreshed, and energized after you have visited our dōTERRA booth this year!"

What home design and decor trends are you anticipating for 2016?

"As consumers continue to hunger for environmentally sustainable options in building, maintaining and enjoying their homes, there is a paralleled desire for the physical and emotional health in us as individuals.  dōTERRA offers inspiration for every aspect of wellness that encourages this growing holistic trend without sacrificing effectiveness."

What inspires your product?

"Nature! We are all looking for that extra jolt of energy, dose of happiness and relaxing breath of fresh air. Nature not only offers these experiences in abundance, it also encourages elevated health and vitality simultaneously.  

Nothing works more effectively than nature at its best. dōTERRA products simply harness the gifts of the Earth into readily available therapeutic grade essential oils."               

What advice would you give homeowners?      

"As the ideas to improve houses are plentiful at the show, we are excited that this year we can offer the opportunity to turn your house into a home. A home should be an oasis that offers tranquility, peace and rest. Using dōTERRA products in simple ways transitions a house into a haven that allows you to rejuvenate and recharge physically, mentally, and emotionally."

The Great Big Home + Garden Show takes over the I-X Center February 5-14, 2016. With hundreds of home, garden, and lifestyle experts ready to help with your latest home improvement project, this is a must-attend event for Cleveland homeowners. 

Don't have tickets yet? SAVE $3 when you buy them online - click here to take advantage of this exclusive deal!

I-X CENTER
FEBRUARY 5 - 14, 2016.

These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Pregnant or lactating women and persons with known medical conditions should consult a physician prior to the use of any dōTERRA product.

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Cold Season: Soothe Your Sore Throat

As you take the bus to work or grab a coffee from your favorite shop you may start to notice an increase in the amount of runny noses and hearty coughs you encounter. Whether it’s the guy you’re standing next to or the person taking your order, there are a lot of sick people about. Cold season is upon us. The dip in temperature combined with the beginning of one of the busiest times of the year, the holidays, seems to get many sick. If you’re an unfortunate member of this bunch, we’ve got something to help soothe your achy throat. Check out the recipe below, drink up, and take it easy.

Image via the kitchen

What you'll need:

• One lemon
• Two teaspoons of cayenne pepper
• Boiling water
• One mug

How to make it:

• Juice your lemon
• Remove the seeds and add the juice to your mug
• Stir in your cayenne pepper
• Add your boiling water
• Stir again

Why it works:

The cayenne pepper is rough, so it will cut up your throat. This allows the high concentrations of Vitamin C from your lemon to seep into your throat tissue. The hot water helps to dilute the concoction, and soothes your throat. We know this beverage doesn’t taste the best, but it will help to speed the recovery of your throat. Although there is no cure to the common cold, we encourage sufferers to drink lots of liquids and get plenty of rest.

Image via Anthropologie

Tip: Make sure to wash your hands regularly and cover your mouth when you cough to help limit the spread of your illness.  

What do you eat or drink to help yourself feel better when you’re sick? Do you choose a classic like chicken noodle soup and ginger ale or is there a secret family recipe that you trust? Let us know below. 

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Holiday Boutique Exhibitor Spotlight: Young Living

We're pleased to have Young Living joining us at the Holiday Boutique, November 6-9 at the Overland Park Convention Center.

Before you see this essential exhibitor at the show, enjoy our interview below...

Name: Crystal Burchfield

Booth Number: 1310

Describe your products:
For two decades Young Living has proven itself with an unsurpassed commitment to quality and purity with a Seed to Seal guarantee on their essential oils and products. Let us help you discover how to live a less toxic life with Young Living! Independent distributor #1239597.

Price range:
$$$$ - $100+

What are your featured items?
We have all you need to get started on your journey with our premium kits at a special show price! Stop by for incentives, coaching, and giveaways!

Why would your product make the perfect holiday gift?
Give the gift that keeps on giving...a healthier lifestyle!

What is your favorite part about the Holiday Boutique?
Cheerful people!

Don't miss Young Living at the Holiday Boutique. The shopping show of the season takes over the Overland Park Convention Center from November 6-9, 2014. Don't have tickets yet? Get two for the price of one when you visit us on Facebook! We can't wait to see you at the show!

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SALAD TIME! 7 Delicious Recipes

It's Wellness Wednesday!  With summer approaching, it's time to start thinking about fresh summer salads.  At my house, we make a salad with every meal, but I often forget that there's more to salad than tomato, lettuce and cucumbers. Most salads can absolutely be a main dish, particularly if they contain a protein element.

Below are some delicious ideas I simply cannot wait to test out!

7 Tasty Salads

Honey Mustard Pretzel Crusted Chicken Salad with Spicy Honey Mustard Dressing - Half Baked Harvest

Crispy Broccolini, Chickpea and Ricotta Salad - Turntable Kitchen

Carrot, Quinoa & Pistachio Salad - Healthy. Delicious.

Red Cabbage and Cranberry Apple Slaw - The Sweet Life

White Asparagus Arugula Spring Salad - Boulder Locavore

Egg and Veggie Salad - Girl Makes Food

Sprout + Crunch Radicchio Cups - The First Mess

So, which salad recipe will you be testing out first?

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