Summer is just a couple weeks away, and we are ready for the stress free ease of slower days and sunshine. Join us this month as we focus on releasing the stress and creating daily habits that help us thrive. From diffuser blends to free gifts, we have lots of great recipes, tips, tricks and more to help you enjoy the beginning of summer!

May is bringing us all the bright, summery scents of a flower garden, and we cannot wait! Check out the freebies below, then head to the ‘How to Use May's Gift with Purchase' Resource for lots of great recipes with these incredible oils!

Every month this generous company loads us up with free items simply for being loyal customers. We purchase items we'd be buying anyway - toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, makeup, supplements and cleaning supplies, etc - from Young Living, and we not only get amazing, high quality products that are safe for our families, we get free products, delivery to our doorstep and product credits galore!

During the month of May… With any Subscribe to Save order of 100PV or more you will receive 10 extra loyalty Rewards points! Retail value $10

With any order (Subscribe to Save or one time shop order) of 190PV or more, you'll receive a free 15mL Lemongrass oil! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order you'll also receive a free 5mL Geranium Bourbon, and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points. Retail value: $58.36

With any order of 250PV, you'll receive a free 5mL BLOOM oil blend and a 15mL Lemongrass oil! If your order is a Subscribe to Save order you'll also receive a free 5mL Geranium Bourbon, and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points. Retail value: $104.08

With any order of 300PV, you'll receive a free 5mL Vanilla, an Amethyst Roller, a 5mL BLOOOM oil blend, and a 15mL Lemongrass. If your order is a Subscribe to Save order you'll also receive a free 5mL Geranium Bourbon, and 10 extra Loyalty Rewards points. Retail value: $171.19

FAQs: What is the gift with purchase?

• Basically the best way to order ever! You purchase products and YL sends you free ones! Each month you'll have new picks for every tier.
• What's a tier? Basically, the more PV (product volume) you order, the more free products you receive!
• Order at least 100 PV to qualify for free items.
• Every time you increase your order volume (up to 400 PV) and qualify for a new tier, you receive free products.

Earn points on products Not only do you receive free goodies, but if you place a 50 PV+ order each month with the Subscribe to Save program, you'll also earn loyalty points on each purchase, which you can redeem for future products.

Earn exclusive gifts If all those perks weren't enough, subscribers receive a free loyalty gift as a thank you each time they reach a benchmark anniversary of 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months of ordering!

For more check out the May GIft with Purchase resource and the 'How to Use May's Gift with Purchase' resource!

Stress stored in the body can cause a myriad of issues - both physical and emotional - so anything we can do to release that stress will improve our health. Let go of the stress in your daily life with intentional habits and these favorite products!

• CBD Calm Roll-On 300mg: The ultimate in calming blend. $56.95
• Davana Essential Oil: A sweet & uplifting oil. $41.25
• SleepEssence: For restful sleep. $26.50
• Cedarwood Essential Oil: For calming & relaxing. $12
• Stress Away Roll-On: An instant vacation anytime you need it! $30.75
• CortiStop: For stress recovery. $58.50

For more check out the May Essentials resource!

Summer is just around the corner, and we are ready for long days full of warmth and sunshine and slower schedules! We're stocking up on these seasonal favorites to make the most of this coming season and to be prepared for the inevitable bumps in the road:

Travel favorites Whether you're going by plane, train, or automobile or having a staycation, here are the travel necessities we're stocking up on now (before they sell out!).

• Insect Repellant
• Mineral Sunscreen
• KidScents Roll-On Collection
• Seedlings Baby Wipes
• Thieves Spray & Hand Sanitizer

Wellness favorites The lazy days of summer have us relaxing more for sure, but one thing we're not relaxing on is our true self care and wellness routines! Even on vacation, we make sure to take our daily supplements and oils with us. Here is what we always pack:

• NingXia Red Packets
• Super B
• Lavender Lemonade or Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops

Skincare needs Summer means more time outside, which can leave everyone's skin needing a little extra TLC. Here are a few favorites we keep on hand to help!

• Tea Tree, Lavender & Peppermint Essential Oils
• Rose Ointment
• Lavaderm After Sun Spray
• Coconut Lime Body Butter

A body scrub is a great way to remove dry, dead skin, and following it with body oil helps to lock in moisture. Body oil also enhances the appearance of arms and legs (or really any body part on which you apply it). These DIYs are a fun way to rehydrate!

Shimmer Scrub:

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
• 1 teaspoon silver cosmetic mica or gold cosmetic mica
• ½ teaspoon Savvy Minerals Wanderlust eyeshadow
• 2 tablespoons jojoba or olive oil
• 5 drops of essential oil(s) (Lavender, Peace & Calming, Ylang ylang & Vanilla are some good ones!)
• Add sugars, coffee and mica/eyeshadow to a small bowl and combine. Mix in jojoba oil and essential oils and store in a glass jar.

DIY Shimmer Body Oil:

• Dry carrier oil such as rosehip oil or avocado oil - you can use jojoba oil or V-6 carrier oil but the result will be more oily and need to dry longer on the skin
• Savvy Minerals eyeshadow in a shimmery color:
  • Wanderlust: pearl-colored shimmer
  • Envy: brown shimmer
  • Residual: gold-tone shimmer
  • Note: Mixing Residual or Wanderlust with Envy will give you a gold or pearl toned bronzing effect

1. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl, and stir until thoroughly combined. Use the back of a spoon to break up large chunks of eyeshadow and create a smooth oil. Continue adding eye shadow until you get a color you like.
2. Transfer to a lidded glass jar and keep for up to a year.
3. This DIY body oil may look dark in the bottle, but when applied, the effect is very subtle. The eyeshadow tends to settle at the bottom of the oil, so shake gently before each use.

For more, including individual recipe suggestions, check out the DIY Shimmer Scrub & Body Oil resource!

Davana essential oil has a sweet, fragrant aroma when diffused, beautifies the skin and reduces the appearance of blemishes, and helps support deep emotional needs. This is an oil we really want in our arsenal at all times!

JUST A DROP OF DAVANA...

• Has a sweet, exotic floral aroma
• Traditionally used by Ayurvedic healers
• Promotes the appearance of radiant, glowing skin when applied topically
• Heightens the senses when used during meditation and intent of thoughts and words

Davana has a distinct aroma that is somewhat sweet and fruity, but it develops differently depending on the chemistry of the individual applying it. It is a very popular oil in perfumery, but it is much more than a pleasant scent. Davana can be helpful for supporting healthy blood sugar levels, promoting even skin tone, and releasing stored negative emotions!

For more, including lots of great ways to use this oil, check out the Oil Spotlight: Davana resource!!

CBD can be an incredible addition to your health routine when it comes to releasing stress and reducing feelings of anxiety. Whether you use it topically, choose to place the drops under your tongue, or use the muscle rub to reduce physical stress, CBD can be a powerful tool for your health! And when you use Nature's Ultra CBD from Young Living, you get the added benefit of essential oils for a 1+1=3 scenario.

WHY WE LOVE NATURE'S ULTRA CBD PRODUCTS

• Includes the terpenes alpha-pinene, beta-myrcene, limonene, and sabinene
• Infused with essential oils that further improve the efficacy of the CBD
• Contains 0.0% THC
• Available in CBD Drops, CBD Roll-on, CBD Muscle Rub
• If you're ready to ditch coping mechanisms that leave you feeling numb, zoned out or worse than you did when you started them, reach for the CBD Drops or CBD Roll-on and find a way to physically process the emotions. Don't push them away or stuff them. Allow yourself to feel them, apply the CBD, and move your body to release stored emotions. Walk, swim, jog, dance, just move! This movement paired with CBD can help you process whereas buffering with a coping mechanism cannot.

For more about this simple but powerful switch, check out the Ditch & Switch: Coping Mechanisms for CBD resource, then join us as we make this powerful switch!!

SleepEssence is a wonderful supplement for helping the body relax into its natural, restful sleep rhythm. It contains many sleep-supporting essential oils as well as melatonin to help you fall asleep and sleep well!

JUST A DROP OF SLEEPESSENCE

• Formulated with Lavender and Valerian essential oils which help promote restful sleep
• Supports the body's natural sleep rhythm with melatonin
• Promotes overall well-being when used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle
• Can be used to help promote rest whenever you need it

Sleep is a critical part of our health, both everyday wellness and when acute needs arise. Getting enough sleep can help reduce inflammation, make it easier to maintain a healthy weight, and improve everything from mental health to memory. Our bodies actually use sleep to repair cellular damage, to fight off germs, to balance hormone levels, and reduce inflammation. Sleep is incredibly important!

For more check out the Supplement Spotlight: SleepEssence resource, then join us this month as we support our bodies from the inside out!

We all start at square one with our knowledge of health, but what matters is our willingness to learn and grow, and one great way to do that is through reading. Each month we grow together by reading a specific resource and taking daily steps to implement healthy habits into our lifestyle.

This month we are reading all about the power of CBD with a book by Dr. Oli! The Power of CBD and Essential Oils: Connecting the Dots Between Plants, Receptors, and Health by Dr. Oliver Wenker

“Cannabidiol (CBD) and essential oils are both powerful plant extracts, but can they work together to support our body's homeostasis? What is the history of hemp and marijuana, and how are they grown? Is there a difference between isolate and full-spectrum CBD? How does CBD work in the body? What is an ideal dose and method of administration? Which essential oils should be added to CBD? Why and how? What happens in your body after consuming CBD? Is it dangerous? Doctor Oli answers these questions and more. His findings, recommendations, experiences, and personal blends, backed by over 890 scientific references, connect the dots between CBD, essential oils, receptors, health, and wellness.”

Check out the Stress-Free Living Book Club resource for more!

Finding ways to release stress in our lives is essential to our overall health, and essential oils can help us do that on a daily basis! Create a calm, stress-free atmosphere in your home, car, office or anywhere you wish with a diffuser and a few calming oils. Diffusing is a great way to create a peaceful, uplifting environment, and these blends below are perfect for that.

Our diffusers are running 24/7 in our homes, supporting our immune systems, respiratory systems, emotions, cleansing the air and making things smell happy and inviting all at the same time. Join us this month as we diffuse these favorite blends for love and connection!

You can also easily transform these blends into roller recipes and sprays!

• To make a 10mL roller from any recipe: triple the number of drops to make a total of 35-45 total drops, add a carrier of choice (we love V-6 Vegetable Complex) and you're good to go!
• To make a 2oz spray from any recipe: double the number of drops to a total of about 25 drops, add a splash of witch hazel and fill with filtered water. Spray on upholstered surfaces, bedding, rugs, anywhere you want to freshen!

Join us this month as we diffuse (and apply!) these favorite healthy blends!

Check out the Stress-Free Diffuser Blends resource for all the recipes!

Cultivating great health doesn't have to be boring!! Join us this month by filling in this Bingo card as you take daily steps that will have a big impact on your health.

Check out the Stress-Free Living Bingo Card resource for more!