Throat Drops DIY

Happy Sunday all!  It's been a busy time around our house and very recently I've put much of my energy into something unplanned. As a result, I'm left today with a scratchy throat and a bit of a cough.

So, that made it a good day to whip up some Pure Oil throat drops!

This is how it all looks when you start cooking it up

This mess gets boiled to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and then poured into tiny molds.

To purchase a tiny heart mold, click HERE

It's not the exact one I am using in this recipe, but it's one that I have and it works exactly the same way. :)  Very easy release of the candies, just soap and water clean up!

Once they are totally cooled and fully set. Pop em out and toss them in some icing sugar to keep them from sticking together. You could (and probably should) mix that powdered sugar about 50/50 with a starch such as arrowroot to reduce the sugar a wee bit. 

They're really soothing and very yummy!  

Ready for the recipe?

That's about it!  It might seem a little too "Martha Stewart" to make your own throat drops, but they're sooo good, and there aren't any scary ingredients you can't pronounce. That makes me a happy momma. 

Another day I'll share my vile vodka concoction I've had tincturing for for a while. Today was the first time I tried it, and WOW.  It's potent stuff!!!

Thanks for stopping by, and if you try this recipe, please share your thoughts!!

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Fall harvest smoothie

After making my creamy apple pie smoothie a few more times, I decided to play with that 'recipe' a bit, and came up with this one.  I think you'll love it!






It has a wonderful sweetness, and I love the touch of colour the bit of carrot brings to it.  I'm way too full to try another one, but I'll be more adventurous with the carrot next time, and try a half of a whole carrot.  The two inch piece really doesn't show up in the flavours for me..so if you're not a fan of raw carrots, or carrot juice, this recipe as written will likely still be a hit!  If you love carrot, or carrot cake, I'd go with a few 2 inch chunks and see how that turns out.  I suppose this could be called a carrot cake smoothie if you added enough carrot to get that flavour.

The clove and ginger EOs in this one are really just supporting roles.  They add a bit of a punch without overwhelming the mix. 

Everything in the blender, except for the milk.  It might look like an odd-ball sort of combination, but don't knock it until you try it.  It's so yummy!!

All blended up.  Look at those pretty bubbles!




And now for the recipe.

I hope you'll give this one a try.
If you do, let me know what you think of it!

I am a Young Living Independent Distributor, which means I buy my essential oils at the wholesale price rather than the retail price. I save 24% off retail, receive discounted shipping, and can earn free products through the Essential Rewards program as well as the ability to earn commissions. 

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Creamy Apple Pie Smoothie

I have seen a few Apple pie smoothies on Pinterest and just kind of thought apples were more for juicing than "smoothie-ing" (yes, I just invented a new verb there) so I had never tried any of them. Then I was talking to my friend Jennifer and she was telling me how much her kids love apple smoothies, so I decided to re-consider the idea. 

Today I finally threw an apple in the blender with some soaked dates, cinnamon, milk, ice and a drop of nutmeg and clove essential oils. I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised!!  

It turns out apples are equally as good at smoothie-ing as they are at juicing!!! Who knew???  (Besides Jennifer and the other couple hundred bloggers who posted their own recipes already)

So, here's the recipe I made up my very own self, with a few notes for tweaks I'm going to try at the end. 

3 pitted dates that have been soaked in water. (I keep a tiny jam jar of dates soaking in the fridge for sweetening smoothies) place these in blender first 

1 Apple, core removed, cut in large chunks. Toss this into your blender 

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, or more to taste. Dump this on the Apple chunks 

1 cup cold milk (I used 2% but you could sub a nut milk for sure) pour over the apples

4 ice cubes.  Toss them on top. 

1 drop nutmeg essential oil. (Make certain it's a brand safe for internal use)

1 drop clove essential oil. (Make certain it's a brand safe for internal use)

Drip EOs on top of the whole mess, secure the lid, and tun it on to full blast for 30 seconds or so. 

Pour into your favourite glass, and enjoy a sweet apply smoothie!

Mmm.  It didn't last long!!


For anyone familiar with the benefits of essential oils, this is a fantastic way to take in two drops of some potent oils in a delicious way without needing gel caps.
To learn benefits of clove oil, you can see what Dr. Axe has to say.  Click HERE
and for Nutmeg oil, click HERE to see what Dr. Mercola has to say.
The oils make this smoothie a great way to perk up the immune system.  Remember what they say about an apple a day?

I  like the idea of using the whole fruit or veggie in a smoothie versus juicing, because you get the fiber and the whole she-bang.  For whatever reason, I'd always just assumed that apples and carrots were for juicing and bananas and berries were for "smoothie-ing".  Something about the texture of an apple probably.  I'm also in general not one to use milk in smoothies...like ever.  In my kitchen the base of nearly every smoothie is pineapple juice, sometimes with coconut water.  It just makes a fantastic tasting smoothie, so that's my go to.

This smoothie was super filling!  I'm still feeling quite full even two hours after drinking it.  Must be the fiber from the apple and dates. :)

Now some notes.

Next time I will add a few drops of solè to really bring out the flavours and provide some trace minerals. I suspect you could use a drop of cinnamon EO rather than the spice, or replace the nutmeg and clove EOs with their dried form of spice as well.

To make a sweeter smoothie, add more soaked dates.  I will try 4 or 5 next time if I want it sweeter, or if I were to use a more tart apple.  As an alternative to dates, I might try half a banana in this recipe to sweeten it, and make it creamier too.

If you're not a fan of nutmeg, omit it, because it shines through. I love the cold temperature of the smoothie with the tasty warmth the nutmeg and clove bring though. 

I'd love to hear how you like the recipe, or if you have your own favourite Apple smoothie, how you do it differently.

I am a Young Living Independent Distributor, which means I buy my essential oils at the wholesale price rather than the retail price. I save 24% off retail, receive discounted shipping, and can earn free products through the Essential Rewards program as well as the ability to earn commissions. 

If you would like to become an Independent Distributor, I would love to sponsor you!  You can click HERE and enter 2066298 in the “Sponsor  and Enroller ID” boxes. 

I am always happy to answer any questions!  

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September 2016 Young Living Promotions are up!

It's back to school time! 

For some parents it's happy dance time, for others (like me) it will be a sad day when the kids return to school next Tuesday. 

Young Living has some great promotions this month though, to either ease the pain, or kick off the celebration, depending on how you view back to school. 

:)

I am a Young Living Independent Distributor, which means I buy my essential oils at the wholesale price rather than the retail price. I save 24% off retail, receive discounted shipping, and can earn free products through the Essential Rewards program as well as the ability to earn commissions. 

If you would like to become an Independent Distributor, I would love to sponsor you!  You can click HERE and enter 2066298 in the “Sponsor  and Enroller ID” boxes. 

I am always happy to answer any questions!  

Email me at thepureoil@gmail.com