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Cooking with Essential Oils: Tips for Beginners

Cooking with Essential Oils: Tips for Beginners
Are you ready to take your cooking game to the next level? Young Living's Vitality line of essential oils is the perfect addition to your kitchen! Not only do they add a unique depth of flavor to your favorite dishes, but they also have a variety of health benefits that can help support your overall wellness. When cooking with essential oils, it's important to choose high-quality oils that are safe for ingestion, like Young Living's Vitality line. Start small, use a carrier oil, choose recipes carefully, experiment with different flavors, and store oils properly.

To get started with cooking with essential oils, try some of these simple and delicious recipes using Young Living's Vitality line of essential oils. From a refreshing citrus vinaigrette salad dressing to a cozy peppermint hot chocolate, you're sure to find something to love. And for the ultimate cooking experience, don't forget to grab the Vitality Culinary Kit, complete with five popular culinary essential oils, a cookbook, and kitchen tools.

So what are you waiting for? Let's get cooking with Young Living's Vitality line of essential oils!
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Beginner's Guide to Gardening with Essential Oils

Beginner's Guide to Gardening with Essential Oils
Are you interested in incorporating natural solutions into your gardening routine? Using essential oils can be a great option! Not only are essential oils plant-based and natural, but they can also provide powerful benefits for your garden. Young Living offers pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils that are perfect for gardening. Peppermint oil can help repel pests, lavender can promote plant growth and relaxation, lemon oil can refresh and purify your space, and eucalyptus can repel insects and provide a fresh scent. You can also attract natural pollinators to your garden using essential oils like lavender, rosemary, and orange. And for cleaning your produce, try Young Living's Thieves Fruit and Veggie Soak - it's an excellent choice for keeping your fresh produce clean and your garden healthy!
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*This blog centers the GenX experience, simply because that’s the lens I live through—but anyone looking for connection, natural wellness, grief support, or a little real-talk in this messy stage of life is more than welcome.

Hi! I'm AJ Flanagan.

 
Hey there! I’m a GenX empty-nester - and recent widow - who had a wake-up call about the hidden toxins in everyday products we used growing up. Our parents didn’t know, and honestly, we were clueless too. But now, I’m all about sharing the details and helping others kick those sneaky chemicals to the curb for a healthier, happier life. 🌿

Life threw us a curveball in 2018 when my amazing husband, Eric, was diagnosed with leukemia. And then a second type of cancer in 2023.  Supporting him through his treatments was challenging, but it also inspired us to make some positive changes. We embraced holistic wellness practices, worked to transform our home into a toxin-free sanctuary, and incorporated relaxation techniques like meditation, music therapy, and aromatherapy into our daily routine.

Caring for and supporting Eric deepened my commitment to living well. From choosing natural products and prioritizing nutritious foods to finding strength in vulnerability, we built a daily routine focused on positivity and wellness. 

I’m passionate about sharing our story, the lessons we learned, and the simple steps we took to enhance our overall well-being.


Creating a Nurturing Space Together

We focused on creating a nurturing environment where both of us could thrive. It was a process of resilience, love, and continuous learning that I'm determined to carry forward from here. I’m eager to share our experiences, the lessons we picked up along the way, and the small changes that made a big difference in our lives. Whether you’re looking to make minor adjustments or dive into a complete wellness transformation, I hope our story can inspire and support you on your own path.

Here’s to embracing change, supporting each other, and living our best lives—together! ✨

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