"The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."
Revelation 22:2

Homemade Peppermint Mocha


I love being able to use essential oils to flavor our food. I have so many recipes that I want to try... lemon green beans, rosemary potatoes, peppermint brownies! So far, I've really only experimented with drinks, like adding lemon to my water or morning OJ and putting Thieves in apple cider or juice. But a couple weeks ago, I made a peppermint mocha.

You guys. Stop what you're doing right now and go make this. (If you don't have Young Living's Peppermint Vitality oil, check the bottom of the post for how to get it!)

On to the recipe!
Homemade Peppermint Mocha 
  • 12 oz coffee (or espresso)
  • 2-3 tbsp hot cocoa mix of your choice
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter*
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil*
  • 1 drop of Peppermint Vitality
1. Brew coffee or espresso.
2. Add all ingredients to blender (I love my Ninja with the Single Serve cups/blade)
3. Pour into a mug (and check out the froth level)
4. Enjoy!

* I usually drink my coffee with unsalted butter in place of cream because it's so unbelievably frothy and I'm not big on milk or milk alternatives. But you can use whatever dairy (or dairy alternative) you like in place of the butter and coconut oil! 



What's your favorite way to use the Vitality oils?

Haven't taken the plunge into the oily life yet? I can help you take the first steps! Five Vitality oils (including Peppermint) come in the Premium Starter Kit, which is by far the best deal Young Living has to offer (11 oils, a diffuser, and extra goodies--over $300 in value--all for $160). Or, if you want to try Peppermint Vitality just by itself, that's not a problem. Let me know how I can assist you!

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Thieves Cleaner & 50 Ways to Use It


Who loves having a clean house? (You can't see me, but my hand is raised!)

Who loves all the toxic products found in most cleaners?! Uhhh... not so much!

Enter Thieves Household Cleaner. When I first got started with Young Living, a friend gave me a 3oz sample bottle of THC. It took me forever to mix some solution up, but once I did, oh my goodness. I first used it on my hardwood and tile floors. Friends, I couldn't believe the difference! With commercial cleaners, even shortly after mopping, the towels would come up dirty gray when wiping spills. With THC? Those towels came up clean!

THC is formulated with the power of the Thieves essential oil blend and Lemon essential oil. It cleans so, so well without dangerous or synthetic ingredients. It's an all-purpose cleaner that can be used on any surface in your home for dusting, spot cleaning, scrubbing, or any other cleaning need. And it's completely safe for kids and pets!

And before you tell me that you couldn't possibly afford this stuff, let me tell you that THC is also very cost effective! One 14.4oz bottle of cleaner concentrate (retailing at less than $30) makes about 29 x 16oz spray bottles. If you're a wholesale member, your cost for the concentrate goes down to $22. That's around 75¢ a bottle! 

But do you want to know my favorite feature? THC smells amazing. It's warm and inviting and it really makes cleaning a lot more doable, if you know what I mean. And when I tell you it's an all-purpose cleaner, I really mean all purpose. Here are 50 ways to use Thieves Household cleaner in your home!


50 Ways to Use THC
Always spot test in an inconspicuous area before applying this product to woods, plastics, fabrics, and granite. If staining or damage occurs, discontinue use on the material.

In the Kitchen
  1. Counters--safe on marble, granite, Corian, and Formica
  2. Stainless steel appliances
  3. Stovetop
  4. Oven (spray, soak, wipe)
  5. Microwave
  6. Inside fridge and freezer
  7. Inside and outside cupboards
  8. Inside drawers
  9. Use as dishwasher soap (add 1 capful THC to bottom of dishwasher)
  10. DIY liquid dish soap
  11. Pots and pans (soak and wipe)
  12. Trash cans
  13. Degreasing
In the Bathroom
  1. Toilets (outside and inside)
  2. Sinks
  3. Tubs
  4. Showers
  5. Jetted tubs (fill tub, add 1-2 capfuls THC, run jets for 5 minutes)
  6. Grout (mix 2 capfuls THC with enough baking soda to make a paste; spread on grout, let soak, wipe)
  7. Mirrors--no streaks! (mix 1 capful THC, 5 drops Lemon oil, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 3 cups water in a spray bottle)
Around the House
  1. Windows--no streaks! (mix 1 capful THC, 5 drops Lemon oil, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 3 cups water in a spray bottle)
  2. Blinds
  3. Ceiling fans
  4. Light fixtures
  5. Walls
  6. Vents
  7. Doorknobs
  8. Mantel
  9. Area around fireplace
  10. Outlets
  11. Baseboards
  12. Floors--safe on linoleum, tile, wood, and faux wood (spray and mop)
  13. Spot clean carpet
  14. Freshen carpet (spray and vacuum)
  15. Furniture
  16. Wood polish (mix 1 capful THC with 3/4 cup olive oil and 3 drops lemon oil)
  17. Mattresses
  18. Fabrics--curtains, tablecloths, etc (just make sure to spot test)
Outside
  1. Car interior (dashboard, seats, and console)
  2. Car exterior (add 1/3 cup THC to 4 gallons of water) 
  3. Add to power washer
  4. Tracks of sliding doors
Miscellaneous
  1. Foaming hand soap (fill container 1/4 way with liquid Castille soap, add 1 capful THC and fill with water)
  2. Hand purifying spray (add 1/2 capful THC to 2oz spray bottle and fill with water)
  3. Produce and fruit (add 1 capful to sink of water, soak produce, and rinse well)
  4. Baby items and toys
  5. Exercise equipment
  6. Laundry (add 1 capful THC to the laundry cycle)
  7. Spot treatment for stains 
  8. Washer (add 1 capful THC to the "clean" cycle, or even the regular cycle)


Whew, this cleaner, y'all! I can't say enough about it. Interested in getting it for yourself? Two bottles come in the Thieves Premium Starter Kit, which is by far one of the best deals Young Living has to offer. It comes with so many other awesome Thieves-infused products, too, and all for $160! Start your journey here!

If you aren't ready to take the plunge for the whole kit, but want to try the cleaner by itself, that's okay too. I can help you get all the products you want, so let me know how I can assist you!

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