Best News Ever + A Big Goal (with your help...)

For those of us in doTERRA Essential Oil land, the most exciting day of the month is often the 1st. Why? Because that's when an email arrives into our inboxes with the new month's news & promotions.

And September 1st was perhaps the MOST exciting "first of the month" I've ever experienced.

So what's the Big News?

The September promotion is 20% off Starter Kits. And this is by far my most FAVORITE promotion doTERRA has ever done. 

I, like a lot of people, am conscious, thrifty, & like to know that I'm getting the highest value when it comes to things I choose to purchase. I also demand quality & integrity with the companies & brands I choose to align with.

I recognize that can be a tall order, but I bet you can relate, right?

So what's the Big Goal?

It literally lights me up knowing this extra special discount enables even MORE people to afford these powerful, healing oils, & enables them to begin a journey to change their health & the health of their family in a radical way.

My mission in the month of September is to help bring doTERRA Essential Oils into 18 new homes. Yep, 18. So I'm going to need your help...

Are you new to doTERRA? 

Awesome, let's connect. I'd love to learn more about what your biggest health needs are & help you find solutions. Email me at bewellyogalifestyle@gmail.com to book an in-person or phone one-on-one session & we can figure out which discounted Starter Kit is best for you (take a peek below).

Do you already have doTERRA Essential Oils? 

If you have ever found your Oils to positively benefit your health or the health of someone in your family, I have a favor to ask: Will you connect me with the person in your life that you think could most benefit from using them too? Email me at bewellyogalifestyle@gmail.com & CC that friend or family member letting them know why you think we should connect. I'd be so grateful to help them on their journey 🙏🏼.

I know there are people & families out there that are just begging for natural solutions in their home & I am committed to helping as many homes become as resourced & empowered as I can.

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Have you been wanting to buy Essential Oils, but still not sure you can afford one of these kits? 

"Strategic" is one of my top 5 tested strengths (not kidding!), so if you want Essential Oils in your home, but have any hang up or restriction -- I know we can find a solution, just let me know & I can help.

As I mentioned, I am a discerning shopper who always wants to understand all my options so below I've shared the following for each of the 20% off Starter Kits with the hopes of making things as clear & transparent as possible...

+ the actual financial $$$ breakdown
+ who the starter kit is best suited for
+ why the starter kit is of high value

And don't worry, I will never leave you hanging. No matter what kit you choose we will have a chat to go over exactly how to use each item, plug you into some incredible resources for education & I'm here to be your Essential Oils running buddy for life.

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Have questions? Already know what you want? Email me at bewellyogalifestyle@gmail.com & we'll get your Starter Kit ordered.

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HOME ESSENTIALS KIT
"the most popular & versatile kit"

What is the financial $$$ breakdown?
> Retail: $366.67
> Wholesale: $275 (savings off retail $91.67)
> 20% OFF SPECIAL PRICE: $220 (extra 20% savings $55)  
> Total savings: $146.67 (40% off retail)

Who is this kit best suited for?
This kit is for the person who wants to get started with the basics - the top 10 most popular, most versatile oils. If you're on a budget or just dipping your toes into natural wellness, this kit is for you. 

Why is this kit valuable?
These top 10 oils (plus diffuser) will support MOST of the health needs that you come across on a daily basis. All those over the counter items you get at the drug store? Think of these as your natural swap for most.

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NATURAL SOLUTIONS KIT
"the non-toxic, natural lifestyle kit"

What is the financial $$$ breakdown?
> Retail: $733.33
> Wholesale: $550 (savings off retail $183.33)
> 20% OFF SPECIAL PRICE: $440 (extra 20% savings $110)  
> Total savings: $293.33 (40% off retail)
+ 100 credit

Who is this kit best suited for?
This kit is for the person who wants the basic oils, but also wants to overhaul some key home & lifestyle items to be more natural & non-toxic. I always say to people if you're interested in more than just the oils & removing toxins from your products/home is a priority (& this kit fits into your budget)... GET IT!

Why is this kit valuable?
I also like to call this the "Best of Kit" or "Mini Diamond Kit" because it really does have a comprehensive selection of the most popular oils & products that people often end up purchasing in the next few months anyway. This is the kit I most hear people say "I wish I would have started with that one."

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EVERY OIL KIT
"the all the oils right now kit"

What is the financial $$$ breakdown?
> Retail: $2433.33
> Wholesale: $1825 (savings off retail $608.33)
> 20% OFF SPECIAL PRICE: $1460 (extra 20% savings $365)  
> Total savings: $973.33 (40% off retail)
+ 200 credit

Who is this kit best suited for?
This kit is for the person or family who wants all the oils at their fingertips right away & don't want to bother with ordering piecemeal. This might be a busy mom or business person who is low on time, but wants to have solutions right away when something comes up.

Why is this kit valuable?
I LOVE this kit. And other than being able to get every. single. oil. at once, here's the other coolest part: If you break this kit down to a monthly cost, it averages only to $121 per month over 12 months. If that sounds like a lot, think of all the other things you spend that much a month on (groceries, gas, over the counters, going out to eat & drink, coffee runs, gym memberships, clothes, makeup, I'm sure the list goes on).

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DIAMOND KIT
"the absolutely everything kit"

What is the financial $$$ breakdown?
> Retail: $3333.33
> Wholesale: $2650 (savings off retail $683.33)
> 20% OFF SPECIAL PRICE: $2120 (extra 20% savings $530)  
> Total savings: $1213.33 (36% off retail)
+ 400 credit

Who is this kit best suited for?
This kit is for the person who puts the health of themselves & their family first, period. This person is serious about health & wellness, & they want ALL the tools right away. Committing to this kit is committing to yourself & I give MAJOR props to the person with that foresight & determination.

Why is this kit valuable?
I mean the savings of $1213.33 should make the value pretty obvious, but how about all those CVS & target runs that end up being hundreds of dollars each time somehow? Toothpaste, deodorant, laundry detergent, hand soap, dish soap, vitamins... Yah, you won't be doing those anymore. #YoureWelcome.

I am beyond excited to dig right into this lofty goal & get 18 homes stocked with these natural tools.

If you have questions or know what you'd like to order, shoot me an email at bewellyogalifestyle@gmail.com.

xoxo Meredith

Recipe: Vital Health Gummies

If you're like me & loved those childhood gummy bears, but just can't endure the stomach ache these days... try this recipe for a super healthy version!

What you need:
1 cup 100% juice (like pomegranate, cranberry, or orange)
3 drops doTERRA Citrus Essential Oil (I like to use Lime, Wild Orange, &/or Tangerine)
1T Xylitol (or 1T raw, good quality honey)
3-4T Beef Gelatin (I like to use Vital Proteins brand)
flexible silicone molds

Benefits of Gelatin:
- Promotes healthy hair, skin, nails
- Keeps bones & joints healthy
- Supportive for the immune, digestive, & central nervous systems

What to do:
In a saucepan, heat the juice over medium heat until hot, but not boiling. Lower the heat & stir in the xylitol (or honey) until dissolved.

Whisk in gelatin slowly 1T at a time so it doesn't get clumpy & keep stirring until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Once you have no lumps, remove from heat and carefully transfer the liquid into your gummy molds.

Tips: Use flexible molds so you can pop out the shapes easily later. I like to put the molds on a baking sheet to make it easy to move into the fridge. And I usually use a measuring cup with a spout so I don't spill everywhere. Don't worry about being perfect, you can also run the backside of a knife along the mold to evenly distribute into each shape.

Refrigerate until firm (30min to 1hour), then pop out & enjoy!

Store in the fridge in an airtight container. They will melt in high temps.

Makes about 50 gummies
1 hour

(Recipe inspired from The Whole Daily).

Beauty: DIY Soothing Oat Mask

One of the main reasons I came to natural health & Essential Oils was to clean up my skincare (& home cleaning) products. I knew my super dry, easily irritated skin was not going to get better when there were unknown chemicals & fragrances in everything I was touching.

While I don't do much with my skin other than rinse with warm/cold water & heavily moisturize, every few days (at least certain times of year), it calls for some exfoliation. Most face scrubs leave my face super irritated, red, & splotchy (not to mention have so many toxic ingredients), so I figured I'd make one of my own.

I knew Oatmeal to be really moisturizing & gentle, & baking soda to be a great natural exfoliator, so in an effort to keep it as simple & minimal as possible, I decided to keep it to two ingredients with the option to add Essential Oils for additional skin-enhancing benefits.

While this is purpose made for sensitive & dry skin types, I imagine it could be really soothing & luxurious on any skin type.

What you need:
3oz GF Quick Oats (not sure it matters what kind, but this is what I used)
1 oz. Aluminum-Free Baking Soda
4oz. Glass Jar
2-4 drops Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Frankincense, or another favorite skin-loving doTERRA Essential Oil (optional)

Use any sized glass jar you have, the ratio of Oats:Baking Soda is 3:1.

My recommendation is 1 or 2 drops of Essential Oil for each 4oz of face scrub, less is more!

What to do:
Blitz the Oats in a food processor until it makes a powder.

Add in appropriate drop(s) of Essential Oils & blitz again.

Add Oats & Baking Soda into jar & you're done!

To use:
I tend to use the face scrub in the shower since it's a bit messy. When you're ready to use it, add about a tablespoon to a small clean bowl (or the palm of your hand, but I prefer bowl.) Add drops of water SLOWLY & stir with your finger until it becomes a paste. You should see the oats begin to cream-ify. You can choose if you prefer a thinner or thicker paste.

Rub on face with a gentle scrub & rinse. If you want to use it as more of a mask, keep it on for a few minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water, then with the coldest water you can get (closes up the pores & creates more glowy, happy skin). While skin is still damp, moisturize your face!

I'd love to hear how you like this recipe. If you try it, please share your feedback in the comments below!

Recipe: Burcha Superfood Pancakes

If you follow me on Instagram, you KNOW how much I love my Burcha & that I've been using it in everything from smoothies to oatmeal to pancakes. I love how many ways I can incorporate this superfood blend of nuts & seeds.

What is Burcha? It was originally invented by a man named Maximilian Oskar Bircher Benny. He was a nutritionist & health pioneer in 1879. It was through blogger Loni Jane that I found her riff on his recipe & herein lies, my riff on that. 

BURCHA MIX
Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
Sunflower Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Hemp Hearts
Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)
Flax Seeds
Chia Seeds

Add about equal parts of each into a large glass jar & give it a shake.

Why Burcha? Digestion, energy, mood, protein, stay fuller longer, vitamins, nutrients, brain health, heart health, & more.

BURCHA PANCAKES

What you need: 
1/3 Cup Burcha Mix (see above)
1/3 Cup Gluten Free Quick Oats
2 Organic Eggs
1 ripe Banana
Dash of pure Vanilla Extract
Few dashes of Cinnamon or 2 drops doTERRA Cinnamon Essential Oil
Non-dairy milk (like Coconut Milk or Almond Milk) if it looks like it needs to thin out a bit
Organic Grassfed Butter or Coconut Oil
Maple Syrup (optional)

What to do:
Heat up a pan on the stovetop, mix & smash all ingredients together, add butter or coconut oil to the pan & cook like pancakes! Then drizzle maple syrup on top, if you like.

Tip: I like to keep my oven on 200 degrees so as the pancakes are ready, I can pop them in the oven to stay warm. You can even under cook the first few slightly so they can finish cooking in the oven :)

Burcha Mix can be added to oatmeal, smoothies, overnight 'oats', you name it! I plan to keep on expermienting.

Makes about 5 small pancakes, Serves 1
20 minutes

Recipe: My Morning Hot Cacao

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I loooooove my morning Hot Cacao drink. I've never been one to drink coffee (can't handle the caffeine) but I do like the feeling of a hot morning drink that gets me focused & energized.

First I'll begin by saying that COCOA & CACAO are not the same. Both are chocolate, yes, but cocoa is the result of pure cacao being highly heated, processed, & with sugar added. This creates the chocolatey sugary powder most people are used to when making say, a hot chocolate.

Cacao on the other hand, is the raw, pure form of the cacao bean that has been ground down into a powder, but not heated. And no sugar has been added. This allows for all of the wonderful superfood health benefits to be intact & useful to our bodies. It contains about the same amount of caffeine as a decaf cup of coffee (however cacao from different brands & different countries, can vary).

Similar to other natural health products (like Essential Oils), not all are created with equal quality, purity, or integrity. The brand of Cacao I love is One World Cacao. This cacao is sourced sustainably & ethically direct from farmers in Guatemala & owned by a friend of mine in Newport, RI who has been in the cacao industry for a decade. (Hot tip: if you’re a local you can select local pick-up when you order online & grab it from her commercial kitchen + Use my code MEREDITH10 for 10% off your order at oneworldcacao.com.

Why Cacao? What are the health benefits? Here's a few:

Increases focus & energy
Improves memory
Creativity inducer
Curbs appetite
Increases Metabolism
Highest natural plant source of: Magnesium, Iron, Sulfur, Antioxidants (40x that of blueberries)
Eats plaque & phlegm from organs
Beneficial for the digestive & cardiovascular systems as well as brain & cognitive function
Activates & opens the crown & heart chakras

Basically, it's amazing. And I've heard it’s great for those trying to get off coffee. Can't say from experience, but worth a try.

So let's get to the recipe, shall we?

What you need: 
1C - 1.5C Hot Water (I like it more thin so I do 1.5C)
Small Handful Raw, Unsalted Cashews (optional - for smooth, frothy latte type texture)
1oz. Ceremonial Grade Cacao from One World Cacao (use code MEREDITH10 for 10% off)
1T Unrefined Coconut Oil
1T Coconut Butter (not the same as “cocoa butter”)
1T Honey (raw, local, or good quality)
1 drop doTERRA Cinnamon Essential Oil

Optional add-ons:
Other doTERRA Essential Oils like Peppermint, Cardamom, Turmeric. 1 drop per serving is all you need!

Vital Proteins Collagen Powder (for protein, gut health, hair, skin, nails, joints, etc)

Spices like Cinnamon, Turmeric, or Cayenne.

Superfood powders & herbs like Maca, Tocos, Reishi, Ashwaganda, whatever you like or have in the pantry. I like the brand Moon Juice. I’ve even added their Pea Protein Powder to it.

What to do:
If you're adding cashews (helps create the creamy, latte texture) you can pre-soak the cashews or let them soak in the hot water in the blender for a few minutes while you grab everything else. If you don't have time or remember though, that's okay too. 

Add water, cashews, cacao & all other ingredients into a high-powered blender like a Vitamix. Blend & pour into your favorite jar or mug & enjoy!

makes 1 drink
5 minutes