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I help women use essential oils to support emotions, hormones, and natural wellness. Through my Health & Oils community, I share tips, education, and monthly printable resources to make oils simple, fun, and effective.

🌿 BEYOND THE BOTTLE — DID YOU KNOW?Did you know your Spleen has a sweet tooth? 🍠Not necessarily for cookies, cakes, and ...
11/10/2026

🌿 BEYOND THE BOTTLE — DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know your Spleen has a sweet tooth? 🍠

Not necessarily for cookies, cakes, and candy!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the EARTH element is associated with the Spleen and Stomach systems, digestion, nourishment, stability, and even our tendency to worry or overthink.

And here's something interesting!

In TCM, the sweet flavor is traditionally associated with nourishment. But we're not just talking about sugar!

Naturally sweet foods like pumpkin, carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes are traditionally considered supportive of Earth.

Too much refined sugar, on the other hand, is associated with a traditional TCM pattern called dampness, which can involve feelings of heaviness, sluggishness, and digestive discomfort.

But Earth isn't just about what we eat!

💛 It's also about how we nourish ourselves emotionally.

Think about the person who takes care of everyone.

They're always checking on someone, worrying about what needs to be done, and making sure everyone else has what they need.

But who's taking care of THEM?

That's one of the fascinating connections we're exploring in our Beyond the Bottle series!

🌿 SO WHAT ARE WE DOING INSIDE MY HEALTH & OILS SUBSCRIPTION GROUP?

We're working our way through a 30-day journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Elements, learning how this ancient system connects the body, emotions, lifestyle, and essential oils.

And we're going much deeper than simply matching an oil to an emotion!

Inside the group, we're exploring:

🌿 The Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, and what each traditionally represents.

🌿 Emotional Patterns — Why TCM associates frustration with Wood, worry with Earth, and other emotions with different elements.

🌿 Body Connections — Traditional relationships between the elements, digestion, tension, movement, sleep, and other everyday experiences.

🌿 Essential Oils — Which aromas complement each lesson, why I've chosen them, and practical ways to enjoy them.

🌿 Exclusive Diffuser Blends — Recipes created around each element's emotional and aromatic themes.

🌿 Acupressure & Simple Practices — Traditional points, gentle exercises, reflection questions, and everyday ways to apply what we're learning.

🌿 Understanding Yourself Better — Recognizing patterns, exploring boundaries, and discovering where you might need more nourishment, flexibility, or balance.

And we're only on Day 10 of 30!

💚 PLUS, THERE'S SO MUCH MORE!

Your $4.99 monthly membership also gives you access to our growing collection of:

✔ Essential oil deep dives
✔ DIY roller recipes and diffuser blends
✔ Printable roller labels and recipe cards
✔ Wellness guides and eBooks
✔ Seasonal recipes and handmade gift ideas
✔ Previous lessons and resources you can explore at your own pace

My goal isn't just to give you another essential oil recipe.

It's to help you understand your oils, discover new ways to use them, and explore how everyday habits, emotions, and self-care fit together.

And you don't have to own every oil or know anything about Chinese Medicine to follow along!

💬 I'M CURIOUS!

Which sounds more like you?

A — I tend to worry and overthink everything.

B — I'm always taking care of everyone else.

C — I reach for comfort foods when I'm stressed.

D — A little bit of all three!

💚 WANT TO JOIN US?

My Health & Oils Subscription Group is just $4.99/month, with no long-term commitment.

You'll get access to the full Beyond the Bottle series, our growing resource library, and plenty of practical essential oil education beyond what I share publicly.

See comments for link!

🌸 WHAT'S YOUR SCENT PERSONALITY? 🌸HANDMADE WITH HEART — Find Your Signature Scent!Have you ever noticed how certain frag...
11/09/2026

🌸 WHAT'S YOUR SCENT PERSONALITY? 🌸

HANDMADE WITH HEART — Find Your Signature Scent!

Have you ever noticed how certain fragrances just seem to fit you?

Maybe you're drawn to fresh, cheerful citrus, beautiful florals, warm vanilla, or deep, woodsy scents.

And sometimes the scents we're attracted to aren't necessarily what others would expect!

So let's have a little fun!

I've created SIX signature perfume blends, each with its own fragrance personality.

But which one is YOUR match?

💕 LET'S FIND OUT!

Answer these six questions. Choose the letter that best describes you or the fragrances you enjoy.

Keep track of your letters!

🌸 QUESTION 1 — Which scent makes you happiest?

A. Fresh oranges and sparkling citrus
B. Beautiful flowers and soft jasmine
C. Warm vanilla and creamy sandalwood
D. Cedarwood, forest air, and earthy scents
E. Sweet tropical fragrances and exotic flowers
F. Soft lavender, fresh greenery, and clean scents

🌸 QUESTION 2 — Your perfect getaway?

A. A sunny afternoon somewhere bright and cheerful
B. A romantic garden filled with flowers
C. A cozy cabin with blankets and candles
D. A peaceful retreat deep in the woods
E. A tropical beach with warm breezes
F. A quiet spa surrounded by nature

🌸 QUESTION 3 — How would you describe your personal style?

A. Bright, cheerful, and easygoing
B. Romantic, elegant, and feminine
C. Comfortable, warm, and inviting
D. Natural, confident, and understated
E. Playful, colorful, and adventurous
F. Simple, peaceful, and classic

🌸 QUESTION 4 — Which fragrance would you reach for?

A. Something fresh and energizing
B. Something soft and beautifully floral
C. Something creamy, warm, and comforting
D. Something rich, woodsy, and sophisticated
E. Something sweet, flirty, and tropical
F. Something light, clean, and gentle

🌸 QUESTION 5 — What sounds like your perfect evening?

A. Laughing with friends and enjoying life
B. A romantic dinner or beautiful evening out
C. Comfy clothes, a favorite movie, and a warm drink
D. Sitting outside enjoying the quiet of nature
E. Music, laughter, and a little spontaneous fun
F. A peaceful evening with a book and soft lighting

🌸 QUESTION 6 — What do you want your signature scent to feel like?

A. A little burst of sunshine
B. Elegant and romantic
C. A warm, comforting hug
D. Confident and grounded
E. Fun, sweet, and unforgettable
F. Fresh, peaceful, and effortless

✨ TIME TO FIND YOUR MATCH!

Count your answers!

Which letter did you choose the most?

COMMENT YOUR LETTER BELOW — A, B, C, D, E, or F!

I'll tell you your scent personality and which of my six new signature perfumes matches you!

And if you'd like, I'll send you the recipe for your matching 10 mL perfume roller so you can create your own!

💕 Got a tie? Comment both letters!

🎁 This is also the beginning of our Handmade With Heart holiday gifting series!

Inside my Health & Oils Subscription Group, we're taking things even further with all six signature perfume recipes, coordinating printable labels, additional fragrance options, and ideas for creating personalized handmade gifts for friends and family.

But today, let's discover YOUR scent personality!

I can't wait to see which fragrance personalities we have here! ❤️

🍂 NOVEMBER DIFFUSER BLENDS — A Little Something for Every Mood!November has a personality all its own!One minute we're e...
11/08/2026

🍂 NOVEMBER DIFFUSER BLENDS — A Little Something for Every Mood!

November has a personality all its own!

One minute we're enjoying crisp fall mornings, the next we're baking something delicious, preparing for Thanksgiving, or wondering how the holidays got here so quickly!

And isn't it amazing how a scent can bring back a memory?

The smell of cinnamon might remind you of Grandma's kitchen. Evergreen can take you back to a walk through the woods. And citrus can make a gloomy November afternoon feel a little brighter!

🌿 DID YOU KNOW?

Our sense of smell has close connections to the parts of the brain involved in emotions and memory.

That's one reason certain aromas can bring back memories so quickly, sometimes before we've even figured out what we're remembering!

I've put together 12 November Diffuser Blends, each with its own personality!

🍊 Abundance — Bright, uplifting, and welcoming.

🌲 Evergreen — Like bringing a little of the outdoors inside.

🥧 Pumpkin Pie & Gingersnap — All the cozy smells of fall baking, without turning on the oven!

❤️ Full Heart & Thankful — Warm, comforting aromas for slowing down and appreciating the little things.

🍂 Fall Leaves — Earthy, woodsy, and perfectly autumn.

🏡 Peaceful Family — For creating a calming atmosphere when the house gets a little busy!

And there are plenty more to explore!

A LITTLE DIFFUSER TIP!

Recipes aren't set in stone!

If you prefer a lighter scent, start with fewer drops. And if a recipe contains strong spice oils like Cinnamon Bark, Cassia, or Clove, I recommend reducing those first.

For example, in Pumpkin Pie, you could use 1 drop Cinnamon Bark instead of 3 and increase the Cardamom for a softer scent.

Always follow your diffuser's instructions, diffuse intermittently in a ventilated space, and take extra care around children, pets, and anyone sensitive to fragrances.

💬 LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!

Which November scent sounds most like YOU?

Are you a cozy Pumpkin Pie person, a fresh Evergreen person, or a bright and cheerful Abundance person?

Tell me in the comments! 🍁

TRUST YOUR DIRECTION — Diffuser BlendEver know exactly what you want to do, but find yourself second-guessing every deci...
11/07/2026

TRUST YOUR DIRECTION — Diffuser Blend

Ever know exactly what you want to do, but find yourself second-guessing every decision?

Here's something interesting!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Wood element is associated with the Liver and Gallbladder.

🌿 The Liver represents planning and direction.

🌿 The Gallbladder represents courage, decision-making, and taking action.

I love this simple way of remembering it:

The Liver helps create the plan. The Gallbladder helps you carry it out!

TRUST YOUR DIRECTION

2 drops Frankincense
2 drops Ginger
1 drop Black Pepper
1 drop Cedarwood

A warm, spicy, grounding aroma that brings together four emotional reminders:

Frankincense — Reflection
Ginger — Motivation
Black Pepper — Courage
Cedarwood — Stability

Sometimes we don't need another plan. We just need a little confidence to take the next step!

💚 Want to learn something really interesting?

Inside my Health and Oils Subscription Group, today's Beyond the Bottle lesson explores the Gallbladder meridian, two specific acupressure points, how to locate them, and how to combine acupressure with essential oils!

We're exploring a whole different side of wellness through Traditional Chinese Medicine!

🌿 BEYOND THE BOTTLE — DID YOU KNOW?Sometimes frustration isn't really about anger!Have you ever started your day with a ...
11/06/2026

🌿 BEYOND THE BOTTLE — DID YOU KNOW?

Sometimes frustration isn't really about anger!

Have you ever started your day with a list of things you wanted to accomplish, only to have everyone else's needs take priority?

By the end of the day, you're frustrated, exhausted, and wondering when you'll have time for yourself!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this feeling of being stuck or restricted is often associated with the WOOD element. 🌳

Wood represents growth, direction, flexibility, and forward movement.

Think about a tree.

It needs room to grow, but it also needs to bend when the wind blows.

And sometimes we do, too!

💚 Here's something to think about:

What if your frustration isn't telling you to try harder?

What if it's reminding you that something in your own life needs a little attention?

🌿 Inside today's Beyond the Bottle lesson, we're exploring the Wood element, its connection to the Liver and Gallbladder systems in Chinese Medicine, emotional patterns, boundaries, and three essential oils that complement this theme.

We're also sharing a special Wood Element diffuser blend!

💬 I'm curious! When life keeps interrupting your plans, do you tend to get frustrated, or do you just keep pushing your own needs aside?

If you'd like to explore the full lesson, join us in my Health and Oils Subscription Group!

🌲 YULE LOG — A Little Winter Wisdom!Did you know that in Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is connected to the Water ...
11/06/2026

🌲 YULE LOG — A Little Winter Wisdom!

Did you know that in Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is connected to the Water element?

Winter represents a time for slowing down, conserving energy, resting, and reflecting.

And isn't that interesting when you think about how busy and emotionally exhausting the holiday season can become?

We often feel like we need to do MORE, when sometimes what we really need is permission to do LESS.

That's why I love the emotional personality of Yule Log — The Oil of Warmth, Belonging & Emotional Homecoming. ❤️

Its warm, woody aroma makes a beautiful companion for quiet evenings, reflection, and creating a comforting atmosphere.

🌿 A little something to try tonight:

Diffuse Yule Log, get comfortable, and ask yourself:

“Where in my life do I need more rest, warmth, or connection?”

Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is simply slow down.

💬 Are you someone who naturally slows down in winter, or do you find yourself busier than ever?

Inside my Health and Oils Subscription Group, we're exploring Yule Log's emotional personality, creative diffuser blends, and my Not Your Typical Holiday Rollers collection!

🌲 YULE LOG DEEP DIVEGetting to Know Your Oils❤️ The Oil of Warmth, Belonging & Emotional HomecomingSome oils help us fin...
11/05/2026

🌲 YULE LOG DEEP DIVE

Getting to Know Your Oils

❤️ The Oil of Warmth, Belonging & Emotional Homecoming

Some oils help us find energy.
Some encourage us to let go.
And some remind us what it feels like to come home.

Not necessarily to a house or a place.

But to that feeling of warmth, comfort, connection, and knowing you belong somewhere.

Meet YULE LOG! 🌲

When you first smell Yule Log, you might think of crackling fireplaces, fresh-cut wood, cozy blankets, and quiet winter evenings.

But there's something deeper beneath those beautiful woody notes.

Because sometimes life feels a little cold.

Not because of the weather, but because we're overwhelmed, exhausted, grieving, or simply carrying too much.

Yule Log's symbolic message?

"You don't have to have everything figured out to deserve warmth, comfort, and a place to belong."

🌿 WHAT'S ACTUALLY IN YULE LOG?

Unlike traditional peppermint-and-cinnamon holiday fragrances, Yule Log is built around rich woods, resins, and gentle sweetness.

Each ingredient contributes to its aromatic and symbolic personality.

🌲 Cedarwood — Grounding, stability, and security.

🌲 Siam Wood — Peaceful reflection and quiet strength.

🌲 Sandalwood — Stillness, meditation, and inner calm.

🌲 Nootka — Resilience and connection to nature.

🌿 Cistus — Emotional resilience and tenderness.

🌿 Labdanum — Warmth, comfort, and reassurance.

The blend also contains fractionated coconut oil, coconut extract, ambrette seed, beeswax extract, benzoin extract, and celery seed.

This blend isn't built around excitement. It's built around warmth, woods, and comforting depth.

These emotional associations are symbolic interpretations, not scientifically established effects.

❤️ IF YULE LOG WERE A PERSON…

Yule Log would be the old-soul winter friend.

The one who keeps traditions alive, tells stories beside the fireplace, remembers the little things, and makes everyone feel welcome.

Grounded. Wise. Comforting.

Not the loudest person in the room.

But the one whose presence makes everyone feel a little more at home.

And like every oil personality, Yule Log has a shadow side!

🌲 THE SHADOW SIDE OF YULE LOG

Yule Log loves familiarity.

The people.
The places.
The traditions.
The memories that make life feel safe.

But what happens when life changes?

When traditions look different?

When someone who made the holidays special is no longer there?

Sometimes we hold so tightly to what once was that we struggle to make room for what comes next.

Yule Log asks:

"Am I honoring my memories, or am I afraid to create new ones?"

You can treasure the past without needing to live there.

You can miss what was while still finding beauty in what remains.

And you can create new traditions without replacing the old ones.

Home can become something new without making the old memories any less meaningful.

✨ NOW LET'S GET A LITTLE WOO-WOO!

You know I love exploring the energetic side of our oils!

Yule Log has some beautiful symbolic connections.

💚 HEART CHAKRA — Love & Belonging

"I am worthy of love and belonging, even when life changes."

❤️ ROOT CHAKRA — Safety & Stability

"My sense of belonging can grow wherever life takes me."

🧡 SACRAL CHAKRA — Emotional Flow

"I can honor my emotions without becoming stuck in them."

💜 CROWN CHAKRA — Wisdom & Meaning

"Every chapter of my life has something to teach me."

These are spiritual associations for reflection, not established therapeutic effects.

🌊 YULE LOG & TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Here's another interesting connection to our Beyond the Bottle series!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is associated with the Water element.

Water represents rest, conservation, wisdom, and the relationship between fear and courage.

And fear doesn't always look like panic.

Sometimes it sounds like:

"What if things never feel the same again?"

"What if I can't handle another change?"

"What if I don't know where I belong anymore?"

Yule Log's warm, familiar aroma makes a lovely companion for reflecting on those feelings.

Because stability doesn't always mean keeping everything the same. Sometimes it means learning to trust yourself through change.

This is a symbolic connection rather than a traditional TCM use of Yule Log.

🌿 YULE LOG PERSONALITY PAIRINGS

I love how combining oils can create a different aromatic experience and emotional intention!

🌲 Yule Log + Balance — Warmth meets stability.

💛 Yule Log + Frankincense — Belonging meets perspective.

💗 Yule Log + Copaiba — Comfort meets gentleness.

❤️ Yule Log + Console — Remembrance meets compassion.

🍊 Yule Log + Bergamot — Tradition meets optimism.

🌞 Yule Log + Wild Orange — Nostalgia meets joy.

🌲 Yule Log + Cypress — Security meets moving forward.

🎁 NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOLIDAY ROLLERS — YULE LOG EDITION!

When I started exploring Yule Log, I had a thought.

Why do holiday rollers always have to focus on smelling like Christmas?

What about the emotions, memories, responsibilities, and things we don't always say out loud?

That's where these eight emotional rollers came from!

❤️ Come Home to You — Finding your center when life pulls you in too many directions.

🌿 I Can't Carry It All — Releasing emotional overload and remembering your boundaries.

💗 Warmth Where It's Missing — Finding comfort during loneliness or disconnection.

🕊️ Peace With What Is — Accepting what you cannot change.

🔥 Light the Fire Again — Rediscovering your enthusiasm and inner spark.

🌙 The Quiet Between — Creating stillness when your mind won't slow down.

💚 Open the Door — Allowing connection and support.

🍊 A Little More Joy — Rediscovering life's little bright spots.

Each roller includes a 10 mL recipe, emotional intention, and affirmation on today's graphic!

These blends are intended for aromatic enjoyment and reflection, not to treat emotional or medical conditions. The recipes contain 15 drops per 10 mL, a relatively strong topical concentration. Dilute further for everyday use or sensitive skin, and patch-test first.

❤️ ONE FINAL THOUGHT

There's something about the holidays that brings memories closer.

A familiar song.
A favorite tradition.
An empty chair.
Someone we wish were still beside us.

And while we can't always return to the life we remember, we can carry the love from those moments into the life we're living today.

Yule Log isn't only about finding comfort in what we remember. It's also about learning to create comfort in what comes next.

Its symbolic message?

"I can cherish what was, find peace with what is, and make room for the beauty still ahead."

🌲 YULE LOG — The Oil of Warmth, Belonging & Emotional Homecoming

💬 LET'S TALK!

When you think of the word home, what comes to mind first?

A person? A place? A memory? A tradition?

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

🌿 BEYOND THE BOTTLE — DID YOU KNOW?In Traditional Chinese Medicine, different emotions are associated with five elements...
11/05/2026

🌿 BEYOND THE BOTTLE — DID YOU KNOW?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, different emotions are associated with five elements.

🌳 Wood — Frustration & anger
🔥 Fire — Joy & connection
🌾 Earth — Worry & overthinking
🍂 Metal — Grief & sadness
💧 Water — Fear & uncertainty

Here's the interesting part!

You can experience several of these at the same time.

For example, you might feel frustrated because your plans keep getting interrupted, worried about someone you love, and sad about changes happening in your life.

Three emotions. Three elements. One person!

Inside Beyond the Bottle, we're exploring how these traditional patterns connect with everyday experiences, along with essential oils and simple wellness practices.

💬 Which element describes what you're feeling lately?

Our full Five Elements lesson is available inside my Health and Oils Subscription Group!

🌿 CAN'T GET WINTERBERRY? LET'S RECREATE THE MAGIC! ❄️❤️Sometimes we fall in love with a seasonal oil, only to discover i...
11/05/2026

🌿 CAN'T GET WINTERBERRY? LET'S RECREATE THE MAGIC! ❄️❤️

Sometimes we fall in love with a seasonal oil, only to discover it's unavailable, sold out, or we simply don't have it in our collection!

And Winterberry is one of those blends that has a little bit of everything — bright citrus, warm woods, comforting sweetness, and that cozy holiday feeling.

But here's something I love about essential oils...

You don't always need the exact blend to recreate the experience!

I've put together 4 different ways to capture a little of Winterberry's magic! 🌲

✨ Original-Inspired — For those who have the specialty oils and want to experiment with a blend similar to the original.

✨ Cozy Winter Magic — Uses more familiar oils to create that sweet, warm, woodsy holiday aroma.

✨ Emotional Twin — This one is a little different! Instead of copying the scent, we're focusing on Winterberry's emotional personality — belonging, comfort, connection, and allowing ourselves to receive a little nurturing, too.

✨ BONUS: Sweet Holiday Cheer! — My own festive combination of citrus, woods, and a touch of sweetness!

💚 Here's the fun part!

Sometimes recreating an oil isn't about making an exact duplicate. It's about figuring out what we loved about it in the first place.

Was it the scent? The memories? The cozy feeling? Or simply the way it fit into our holiday rituals?

These are my own inspired blends, not official doTERRA formulas, and the recipes are aromatic concentrates rather than ready-to-use rollers.

Now I'm curious...

❤️ If you were recreating Winterberry, would you want the closest scent match or would you rather capture its emotional personality?

I'd love to know which direction you'd choose!

❄️ IF WINTERBERRY HAD A PERSONALITY…What if an essential oil had TWO sides to its personality? 💜Winterberry is one of do...
11/04/2026

❄️ IF WINTERBERRY HAD A PERSONALITY…

What if an essential oil had TWO sides to its personality? 💜

Winterberry is one of doTERRA's holiday blends, and I think its personality is especially interesting!

Because there's the side everyone sees…

And then there's the side we don't always notice.

🎄 THE PERSONALITY EVERYONE SEES

Winterberry would be the friend who shows up in a cozy sweater, carrying homemade holiday treats, and somehow makes the entire room feel warmer.

Charming. Nostalgic. Festive.

She's the one who remembers family traditions, notices the little things, and makes sure everyone feels welcome.

She loves creating memories, bringing people together, and finding a little magic in ordinary moments.

She's warm, cheerful, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoys making others happy.

But there's another side to Winterberry!

💜 THE PERSONALITY BENEATH THE SURFACE

What if the person who brings the most warmth to everyone else is quietly wishing someone would do the same for her?

She's wonderful at comforting people.

But not always comfortable accepting comfort herself.

She notices when someone else is struggling, yet rarely mentions when she's overwhelmed.

She loves taking care of people, but sometimes feels guilty taking time for herself.

And because she always seems so cheerful and capable, people may not realize how much she's carrying.

Here's where Winterberry's two personalities meet.

Her cheerful side isn't necessarily hiding sadness.

She really DOES love making people happy!

But her nurturing nature can sometimes leave her own needs forgotten.

And that's her shadow side.

Not that she's too caring.

But that she sometimes forgets she's worthy of receiving that same care.

🌿 WINTERBERRY'S LITTLE LESSON

You don't have to stop being the person who brings warmth into a room.

You don't have to become less generous, less thoughtful, or less loving.

But you can learn to let someone bring a little warmth into YOUR world, too.

Her reminder?

"I can be the person who brings warmth to others without leaving myself out in the cold." 💜

And that's why I love exploring the personalities behind our oils!

Sometimes a blend's aroma inspires a story that helps us recognize something about ourselves.

These are symbolic personality interpretations, not scientifically established emotional effects.

💬 NOW I'M CURIOUS!

Do you relate more to Winterberry's cheerful, festive side, or the quieter side that takes care of everyone but sometimes forgets herself?

Or are you a little bit of BOTH? ❤️

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