Years ago, (before I knew better), I'd stock up on all the Christmas candles and plug ins from Baths and Bodyworks when they went on sale. Ugh...😬😳.... but I just didn't know any better. 
Once you know, you can't unknow. 
Here are some excellent Christmas scent diffuser blends to make your season scent filled in healthy ways! Just like cars, food (and even  crayons 😉 ), quality matters with essential oils. I won't give you the pharmacist science-y reasons here, but I'd be happy to share what I know with anyone who wants to chat sometime..... #iykyk !
Simple changes can make profound impacts on life, both now and for our future selves.
Merry Christmas month friends! 
xoxo~ liz
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​Thank you for serving our country!

​Our 4th annual Guns 'n Poses is in the books! This is my favorite event of the year.... it was a vision Terry (one of my bff's) and I had 5 years ago, and each year it just gets better and better as we work to empower women in all the ways! Every year, the topic content is slightly different but three things remain the same:
 yoga / stretching 
💥 gun safety / marksmanship / confidence building with firearms
👩Health and wellness topics that are science based with a primary focus on self empowerment. #theapplicationofknowledgeispower We are the CEO's of ourselves and our homes and as such, we need to learn how to run our "company" as efficiently and effectively as posssible so that we can live vibrantly and our "company" can thrive and prosper🙌. Living a life of "meh or okay-ness" is not how we are supposed to live according to the word of God.
We are always sold out at this event.... next year, our 5th annual, is already in planning stages and we are strongly considering a "retreat style" 2-3 day event. It's time to kick it up a notch for year 5! 💥❤💥❤💥
About 4 years ago, I asked God to help give me a business plan/model that would honor Him, allow me to serve others using the gifts He has given me, and empower others to do the same.
The result was not so much a plan, but a daily🙏 prayer:
"Lord, bring me people who need healing... whether that be physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, or in community." Each year, Guns 'n Poses is a celebration and reminder for me, and hopefully, for others too, that God is faithful in all the ways if only we seek Him and come together in a supportive and loving community.
I am blessed beyond measure, and I hope that paying it forward inspires others to do the same. THIS is how we change the world😘.
xoxo~ liz
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Do you follow Jen O'Sullivan over in the FB group, "The Human Body and Essential Oils"? She drops great info on the science side. This particular post [f hers isn't science-y... but it is super helpful! Mineral Essence is a highly underused YL Supplement because:
1. Many people do not understand its value. (Most people walk around with mineral deficiencies and don't know it... and the symptoms of a particular deficiency shows up and often gets labeled as something it's not.... or the doctors scratch their heads and say, "We aren't quite sure what's wrong, but here's a medication to mediate the symptoms"... never addressing the actual deficiency. Heavy sigh. The reality is that mineral deficiency is an enormous problem in the USA, and western medicine health professionals are given very little education about it unless they learn on their own.
2. Mineral Essence has an "interesting" taste😋.
I'm trying this recipe today! Who else wants to join me? ❤
xoxo~ liz
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You know how Mineral Essence is an acquired taste? Well I haven’t quite acquired it just yet. 😆 My friend Patricia Paes shared her recipe and I’m now hooked!! Seriously! Let’s come up with a name for this one! 
Glass full of ice. 
One dropper of Mineral Essence. 
One squirt of Jade Lemon Berry YL Vitality Drops + Energy.
3 drops Tangerine Vitality. 
12 ounce of water. 
Shake or stir and drink up! 
It has such a refreshing taste! 
Should we call it:
Energy Essence 
Mineral Magic 
Or help us make this one! It’s amazing! 
Thank you Patty!

I was only a little surprised to see this amazing list of DIY body scrubs on my favorite protein bar company's blog.  Have ya'll tried Perfect Bars? 😋They are AMAAAAAZING.... and they have a pretty impressive ingredient list (as well as being NonGMO, gluten free, and low Glycemic Index) 
As always, if you want maximum benefit when doing something good for yourself (like a Perfect Bar or a DIY body scrub), choose quality ingredients. I only use Young Living essential oils for a variety of reasons:
1. I trust Young Living and have been to 5 of their farms. Show me any company that will open up their production facility/farm to the public on nearly any given day, and you'll have my full attention. 
2. If I'm going to ask an oil to "do " something, I'm going to darn sure make sure it's high quality. You know that saying..... "you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear"? The same hold true with oils. You will get what you pay for. I use my oils in ways that yield remarkable results..... but only because high quality tools make all the difference. 
3. Have you ever researched what it takes to keep the "active" part of an oil "active" in the distillation process? I was like ... and ...and😍 about 8 years ago when I  went down that rabbit hole for the first time. There is an ENORMOUS difference in what an essential oil is capable of doing if it has been grown free of harsh chemicals and fertilizers in untainted soil,  harvested at the right time of day and year, distilled at the right temperature, pressure, and time, with the right equipment (stainless steel and glass) versus something produced under dubious conditions possibly mixed with who knows what.
4. If you are 👩‍⚕️ like me, you'll appreciate these books as a great place to start learning:
📚 Aromatherapy for Health Professionals (by Price)
📚 Clinical Aromatherapy (by Jane Buckle) - often used as a text book for aromatherapy certification for nurses.
📚 Evidence Based Essential Oil Therapy (by Johnson) 
(It's amazing how much of this information they scrub or bury on the internet. That's what happens when something works really well for our health but doesn't  contribute to the Medical Industrial Complex wealth. )
5. Personal Empowerment. Once the skills our great grandparents (and beyond) have been revived, there is no turning your back on the knowledge now in place. Education is my jam and I love helping others find their way.  If you're curious, and want to know more, there is no time like the present to learn. Let's chat. 
xoxo~liz 
https://www.myyl.com/lizjames-beablessingllc
 

Good morning and Happy June! Can you believe we are already almost half way thru 2021? 😍
I'm excited to see these June freebies personally, and here's why...
300 PV tier
Retail value: $185.53
Peace & Calming essential oil blend, 15 ml
• We just added two new large rescue pups (teenagers really) to our farm crew, which changes the pack dynamics on our farm. ALWAYS, the goal is to have zero skirmishes within our dog pack of 6, so we use ALL the tools and skillsets to make sure this doesn't happen. Diffusing Peace & Calming friends.... and applying to to their collars and ears. I've been told this works nicely on kiddos too 😍, and I know it works well on we adults too!
The blue tansy in Peace and Calming just makes everything better! Hint: blue oils are great for skin and emotions!
250 PV tier
Retail value: $91.78
Aroma Siez essential oil blend, 15 ml
• When it's not raining (we've had a FLOOD here.... like almost nonstop for a month), I'm out in the garden pulling weeds like a crazy woman. 👩‍🌾 If you've ever pulled weeds by hand for 4 hours straight, you'll know how important Aroma Siez is to your muscles!
190 PV tier
Retail value: $47.37
Citronella essential oil, 15 ml
We've been using those nontoxic mosquito dunks like crazy in an effort to keep the mosquito population down out here, but frankly, there aren't enough mosquito dunks in the world to address the amount of standing water we've had, so the mosquitos are literally taking over the universe (in our area anyway). Solution? Become a walking diffuser!
Make a DIY outdoor spray blend of Citronella with oils like Rosemary, Tea Tree, Myrtle, Clove, or Lemongrass and spritz it on clothing as needed.
(pro tip: I also put a couple of drops of lemongrass vitality in a capsule and take it twice a day especially during summer months)
You could also add a drop or two of Citronella to your YL Sunscreen and solve two problems at once with application!
Bonus Essential Rewards: Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil, 15 ml
Lung health! ...... do your research friends.  Good stuff!
• I totally equate Eucalyptus (and rosemary and lavender) with a spa day (a rare rare luxury)...... make yourself a mixture of these three and add to your dryer balls or make a spritz bottle for your pillow. You'll breathe easier and life will feel that much better wrapped in healthy goodness!
And as always...... free shipping with any order greater than 100 PV.
Have a beautiful day!!
xoxo~ liz
www.goodmedicine.info (ready to experience the good stuff, and receive quality education [not seen here] for free? Let's chat!)
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​Merry Christmas Eve friends! Chef Mary Mick's recipes never disappoint! Do you have a tried and true favorite recipe that always shows up on Christmas morning? Share with us!
xoxo~ liz

It's pie baking day! #HappyThanksgivingEve
Here’s a recipe from my dear friendDanette Goodyear (tried, true, and DELICIOUS!!!).
Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving prep day! 
Agave Pumpkin Pie
* 1 12-inch pie crust (homemade or prepared organic einkorn, spelt, etc)
* 2 cups fresh pumpkin purée or one 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
* 3 eggs, lightly beaten
* ¼ cup whole milk or heavy cream (or less almond milk)
* ½ cup YL agave nectar, YL Yacon syrup or healthy sweetener of your choice
* ½ tsp ground allspice
* ½ tsp ground clove (or 1/2 drop YL Clove Vitality oil)
* 2 tsp ground cinnamon (or 2 drops YL Cinnamon Vitality oil)
* ½ tsp ground ginger (or 1/2 drop YL Ginger Vitality oil)
* ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (or 1/2 drop YL Nutmeg Vitality oil)
* ½ tsp sea salt
* Dash of cardamom (or 1/2 drop YL Cardamom Vitality oil)
👉 Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Combine the purée with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until well blended. Pour into the prepared pastry and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the crust is nicely-browned and the custard set. Let cool on a rack before serving. Makes one 8-inch pie (so I double this recipe for more pies!).
NOTE: I usually now do this WITHOUT the crust (grain-free!) and add an extra egg to make it more like a soufflé. Great to serve in individual ramekins. 😋👍 And I DON’T forget the whipped cream!
xoxo~ liz
www.goodmedicine.info
(If you have begun ruminating about getting healthy in 2021, and are currently in my Young Living Family ..... or would like to be! ... let's chat! I offer a free 30 min health coaching  session to get you pointed in the right direction😘)
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We run a pretty tight ship (as my Navy dad used to say) around here at the farm. We have many animals🐮🐴🐕🐈🐔 and many chores each day,  every day, and letting things slack or slide can lead to chaos, crazy,  and frankly just good ol' "stank "! 💩 Lots of animals leads to lots of manure and sweat don'tcha know👩‍🌾👨‍🌾!
We aren't stinky heathens out here in the country😉, we like a clean smelling house that is toxin free. Years ago, i used to be one of those "plug in " gals with a fake fragrance smell throughout our whole house.  That was before I knew better ..... back when I assumed Big Pharma was here devoted to our best interests  too. Thank goodness my eyes were opened 18 years ago...and i learned the truth about both. Those household plug ins will do a number on your endocrine system.... guaranteed. The good news is that your house can smell even better than that fake chemical smell when you bring out the diffuser 😍. 
What do you want your home to smell like? I love the smell of a spa.... I rarely have the time to have a spa day, and I LOOOOVE the spa aroma (not to mention a good massage!). Take a look at these diffuser blends.... I'll be giving them a try myself! 
xoxo~ liz

​It must be a bad season for stinging insects. A friend posted just a bit ago in another group about using Basil for a sting (with huge success!). I LOVE that God gave us so many quick remedies for problems such as these, and we are not limited to one solution! After you've used oils for awhile, you'll have found that this is always the case. #multipurposetools
Yesterday, I got stung on the finger by a wasp. What you see in the pic was my 3 step remedy:
1. Cut an onion and rub the onion on the sting for 3-4 minutes. Do this as quickly as you can after the incident to neutralize the poison.
2. Apply YL lavender essential oil to the stung area. #notthecheapstuff
3. Put a tablespoon of baking soda in a shot glass and add a little vinegar (it will get foamy super fast, so do this over the sink). Then apply the mixture to your boo-boo stung area.
I was able to do this immediately after I got stung and had ZERO evidence of a sting 15 minutes after it happened.
Not much later, Charlie was putting hay out and he got stung 3 times. 😳 He didn't get to apply this magical trio until about 15 minutes after it happened.... it did the trick for him too. No swelling. No pain.
Easy peasy!
#wehaveallweneedinthekitchen
#ThanksYL
(Song credit: "My Favorite Things" should be playing in your head right about now. #youarewelcome 😉)
xoxo~ liz
www.goodmedicine.info 👈 where to go to learn more about "the good stuff".