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Time and time again my essential oils amaze me. But using them to deter the cats from clawing our suede lounge takes the cake. W e have to chase them away from the lounge every day. We hear that dreaded clawing sound and run to chase them before they do permanent damage. I came across a recipe last week and tried it. It did make the cats stop and sniff around, but they still ended up clawing the lounge. I tried a new blend each day until I finally found this one that has stopped them clawing altogether. I put approximately 1 cup of water,  10 drops of doTERRA Eucalyptus Oil and 10 drops of doTERRA Lemon Oil in a spray bottle, shook it up and sprayed it on the corners of the lounge where the cats claw every day. The first day they came up and sniffed around, but then walked away. I haven't seen them near the lounge at all since then. This seemed too good to be true, but it's been 4 days and they still haven't been near the lounge. I'm going to spray it every ...

I love everything about this beautiful oil. It's definitely one of my favourites.  Wild Orange is another amazing oil that I use every day.  It's so nice to diffuse with peppermint to get you energised and in the mood to face the day. T hese are just some of the uses and benefits of Wild Orange: Powerful cleanser and purifying agent. Can be taken internally every day to cleanse your body and promote overall health. Protects against seasonal and environmental threats. Provides antioxidants. Uplifting to the mind and body - diffuse or apply to uplift your mood and energise you. Use on surfaces as a natural cleaner. Purifies the air. Add one or two drops to your cleanser or toner for even skin complexion. Rub on hands after using public bathrooms. Reduces stress. Rub a drop into the soles of your feet when feeling tired. Diffuse in the car during long trips - TIP: If you don't have a car diffuser, put a couple of drops on a wooden p...

When in doubt use Frankincense! Frankincense is known as the king of essential oils for a good reason. I take a drop of Frankincense under my tongue morning and night for overall health and managing stress. I also put a drop on my thumb and apply it to the roof of my mouth to relieve headaches and head tension. I dab it directly onto wrinkles as it hydrates my skin and improves the appearance. I use Frankincense in almost all of my blends because it's such an amazing oil, but also because it boosts the healing power of the other oils. Some other uses for Frankincense: You  can also add it to your daily moisturiser.  Frankincense works on a cellular level   It can be applied topically to rejuvenate skin Promotes cellular health Use on cuts and skin irritations Calming and relaxing Rub a drop into your nails and cuticles for healthy fingernails Natural way to boost your mood Use on age spots I am never without my Frankincense ...

Past Tense is known as the Tension Blend or the Relaxation Blend I can't say enough about Past Tense. It is often my saviour, as I suffer a lot of head, neck and jaw tension. It actually teaches your body how to be calm and relaxed. Past Tense helps you release fears that cause tension. It's a must if you're stressed, overworked or fatigued. You can apply it under your nose and to the back of your neck to help with a hangover. I haven't tried this yet but I'm interested to give it a go. Let me know if you have tried it for hangovers. Past Tense is awesome for headaches, tension and muscle pain. It increases blood flow and the smell is just amazing. You can buy it here and read what doTERRA says about it here . However, if you would like to sign up for a wholesale account (no obligations - order when and if you like) and get 25% discount, you can contact me. See below. Thanks for reading Karen xx If you would like to join our friendly...

This stuff really works! Our bathtub can get pretty grotty because my hubby is a diesel fitter and usually comes home with grease on him and in his hair. But also because I love to add essential oils to my bath, which can leave an oily ring around the bathtub. This cleaner just cuts through the oil and grease and it washes away leaving my bathtub nice and clean. 1 cup of white vinegar 1 cup of water 1 tablespoon of doTERRA On Guard Cleaner Concentrate 5 drops of lemon essential oil (optional) Heat the vinegar in the microwave for 45 seconds. Pour everything into a spray bottle. Spray your bathtub or shower and leave it to sit for 10 minutes. Simply wipe clean with a damp cloth then rinse with water. No scrubbing needed. You will be amazed! Another recipe to add to my book of homemade, safe cleaners that actually work. Yes! Have a read of my blog on doTERRA On Guard Cleaner Concentrate . You can buy On Guard Cleaner Concentrate  here .  However, if you woul...

AromaTouch brings balance to your body. It's so nice to rub on your neck and shoulders after sitting at the computer for hours, or whenever you have tension. You can also put a few drops in a carrier oil and use for a body massage. It reduces tension, stress and inflammation.  I love the beautiful smell of AromaTouch. You can learn how to do the AromaTouch Body Massage and the Hand Technique here . You can buy AromaTouch Essential Oil  here  and read what doTERRA says about this oil blend here .  However, if you would like to sign up for a wholesale account (no obligations - order when and if you like) and get 25% discount, you can contact me. See below. Thanks for reading Karen xx If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team you can email me or contact me on the following links. Email - karensmith5@bigpond.com Facebook-  Karen's Place of Essential Oils  Website-   Karen's Place of Essen...

I came up with a non-toxic recipe for the best air freshener ever. It smells absolutely amazing and is the only air freshener I use now. Unlike other air fresheners, it doesn't just blend in with the awful smell you are trying to eliminate. It works so well, smells beautiful and you get the benefits of the essential oils. Especially if you use doTERRA essential oils as they are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade. I know you shouldn't use plastic with essential oils, but I really didn't want a glass bottle sitting in my toilet. So I have been using a plastic spray bottle for 8 or 9 months now without any issues. I think it is so diluted that it shouldn't harm the plastic. Pour all ingredients into a spray bottle and see how good it is for yourself. You can buy the essential oils  here .  However, if you would like to sign up for a wholesale account (no obligations - order when and if you like) and get 25% discount, you can contact me. See below. Tha...

This one non-toxic and biodegradable product has replaced all of my cleaning products. It's safe for us and the environment. It naturally protects us and smells amazing. I use it to clean everything from food surfaces, walls and floors, to the bathroom. I even clean the inside of my fridge with it. I will get eighteen, yes eighteen 600ml spray bottles of all purpose cleaner from this one bottle.  I put 30ml (1.5 tablespoons) in the spray bottle and fill with water. That's $1 per bottle wholesale or $1.30 retail. Did I mention that it smells amazing? I love the smell of it and it works brilliantly.  You can buy it  here  and  read what doTERRA says about this concentrate  here .   However, if you would like to sign up for a wholesale account (no obligations - order when and if you like) and get 25% discount, you can contact me. See below. Thanks for reading Karen xx If you would like to join our friendly and su...

I have used essential oils for many years and always knew that Frankincense oil had a lot of health benefits. We are never without it, but after last weekend I will have a bottle on our bedside table at all times. My hubby has nocturnal seizures (which means he only has them when he sleeps). He was having a nana nap on the lounge Saturday afternoon when he suddenly started having a seizure. Luckily I was in the lounge room at the time and was right there with him to roll him onto his side and make sure his airways were clear. The seizure was going on for longer than normal when I suddenly remembered reading about Frankincense and seizures. I propped hubby against my leg so that he was still on his side, reached over to my oil box on the coffee table (thank goodness I keep them in alphabetical order and could spot that red sticker on the lid in seconds ☺). I took the lid off and waved it under his nose. Within 5 seconds the seizure was over. Thank goodness! I was saying to my ...