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Crystal Roller Bottles & Essential Oils; Falling Deeper Down The Rabbit Hole + A Giveaway

Enter to Win a Set of 5 Roller Bottles, a Copy of Essential Healing Crystals & 3 Essential Oils
April 28, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Whimsy & Wellness crystal roller bottles, Waiting on Martha

When I first got into essential oils, I never imagined just how big a role they’d play in my everyday routine.  I also had no idea essential oils would be my gateway into anything remotely “woo-woo” like healing crystals.  

Fast forward a few steps into my wellness journey, and I here I am, using 15+ oils every day, and am a true believer of the benefits of having a holistic health practice, with countless healing crystals lying around my house to boot.  

But because I know there’s still some skeptics out there, and because I know once you give everything a chance you’ll be as hooked as I am, I’m giving away this set of five crystal roller bottles, our favorite books on healing crystals and essential oils plus four Young Living essential oils to get you started! 

I first caught wind of Whimsy & Wellness, an Etsy shop ran by Haylee in Sacramento, over the holidays when I was getting really “oily” and looking up dozens of DIY essential oil roller bottle blends.  Whimsy & Wellness is the center of genius for the covetable roller bottles that I kept seeing everywhere.  So of course, I just had to get my hands on the holiday set in gold.  And since then, I’ve embraced every excuse to stock up on more including her amazingness including her cleaning bottles. You didn’t think essential oils where just for diffusing did you?

Anyway, ever since Haylee went to the huge Tucson gem show, we’ve impatiently awaited the release of this set of gorgeous crystal roller bottles.   Perfect for all our essential oil combos, each one of the 10-mL crystal roller bottles feature a matte gold lid and 2-3 grams of healing crystals hand-chosen and crafted.  Below, I’ve broken down each crystal, its meaning, and an easy DIY roller blend to try with each!  

Plus don’t forget to enter to win your own set of five crystal roller bottles, a copy of Essential Healing Crystals, a copy of Essential Oils for Beginners and a bottle of Sacred Frankincense, Blue Cypress, Tangerine Vitality and Lemongrass via the Rafflecopter widget below.  Good luck! Truly, MKR

P.S. If you’re interested in adding essential oils to your wellness journey, check out our close-knit group and all the FAQ’s over at HERE.  It’s impossible not to fall down the rabbit hole with all things “oily” and we’d love to be part of your journey.  In fact if you end up signing for a Premium Kit…11 of the best Grade A, Therapeutic Essential Oils and diffuser, DM us and we’ll refund your shipping costs! Truly, MKR

Garnet: This deep red stone is very uplifting, giving off a positive energy and inspiring love and devotion.  If you or someone you know is suffering from the post-baby blues, try this easy blend with your garnet crystals. 
DIY Roller Blend to Try: 5 drops Lemon + 5 drops Lavender + 2 drops Frankincense + carrier oil of choice such as rosehip seed oil to top it off

Tangerine Quartz: This golden orange crystal can encourage you to let go of the past, while offering emotional grounding and soothing vibes.  It also may boost self esteem and creative energy, which is always welcome by us!  If you’re looking to soften your or someone else’s heart and promote feelings of calm and confidence, give this easy blend a try with your tangerine quartz. 
DIY Roller Blend to Try: 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Lavender + 1 drop Clary Sage + 1 drop Geranium + carrier oil of choice such as jojoba oil to top it off 

Aquamarine: A vibrant, blue-green crystal, Aquamarine helps promote feelings of courage, while calming the mind and promoting self-expression.  It is often used for closure. Try the following essential oil blend if you’re looking for some help grounding yourself. 
DIY Roller Blend to Try: 3 drops Vetiver + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Ylang Ylang + carrier oil of choice such as fractionated coconut oil to top it off

Tourmaline: This dark stone promotes an understanding of self, while attracting inspiration and compassion.  If you’re looking to take a peek inward and realign, try the following essential oil blend. 
DIY Roller Blend to Try: 1 drop Frankincense + 1 drop Sandalwood + carrier oil of choice such as vitamin E oil to top it off 

Apatite: This beautiful cool blue stone promotes a feeling of motivation, energy, goals and growth.  Try this essential oil blend and enjoy feelings of spiritual nourishment as you accomplish goals on your personal path. 
DIY Roller Blend to Try: 2 Bergamot + 3 Orange + carrier oil of choice such as vitamin E oil to top it off 

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Citrus Olive Oil Bundt Cake with A Fresh Citrus Glaze

A light, moist cake with a balance of refreshing flavors
September 21, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Olive oil bundt cake with citrus glaze
Olive Oil Bundt Cake recipe on Waiting on Martha

Olive oil bundt cake on Waiting on Martha

Out of all the ingredients I use when cooking I would say olive oil is my number one go-to.  I literally put it on, and in everything.  Vegetables, pasta, salads, marinades, and of course combined with a little balsamic for dipping fresh bread!  But for some reason, I hadn’t ventured into baking with olive oil until recently and now the only question I have is why did I wait so long?!  

Not only is olive oil good for you, high quality olive oil also has different flavor notes that can work perfectly with certain recipes.  Take my latest creation for example: Olive Oil Bundt Cake with a Fresh Citrus Glaze.

For this specific recipe I used Carapelli® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  With olives from the 2016/2017 harvest, Carapelli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil is fresh, earthy, and a little sweet with a fruity yet balanced taste.  It not only added that extra flavor note to my bundt cake, but it made it incredibly moist.  Plus I was thrilled to find Carapelli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil at my local Publix (in the cooking/spice aisle in case you’re wondering).  It’s always a win win when I can get everything I need in one place.

But back to the cake.  To add citrus to the cake itself I used a few drops of lemon, lime, and orange essential oil.  I’ve tried using actual citrus or citrus zest to the sponge, but I’ve found you can’t control the acid which can often make the cake collapse.  And we can’t have a collapsed cake can we?!

The frosting is your classic vanilla glaze kicked up a notch with loads of fresh lemon, lime and orange zest.  I prefer not to cover the entire bundt cake in glaze as I don’t want to overwhelm the fresh citrus with too much sugary sweet.  

All in all, I could not be happier with how everything turned out.  The Carapelli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil brought out the citrus to create the most perfect balance, and quite possibly my favorite cake ever.

Looking to pick up some Carapelli® at your local Publix? Use this Ibotta coupon offer and save on your purchase through November 3rd!  Learn more about Carapelli® on their Facebook or Instagram pages.  Truly, MKR

Olive Oil Bundt Cake with Fresh Citrus Glaze
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1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
  1. 5 large eggs, room temperature
  2. 2 cups sifted all purpose flour
  3. 1 1/4 cup organic sugar
  4. 1 cup high quality olive oil, I used Carapelli Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  5. 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  6. 1 pinch of baking soda
  7. 1 teaspoon salt
  8. 2 drops lemon essential oil
  9. 2 drops lime essential oil
  10. For the glaze
  11. 4 teaspoons whole milk
  12. 1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, sifted to remove lumps
  13. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  14. 1/2 cup citrus zest (can be any kind of citrus)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and heavily grease your bundt pan and set aside.
  2. In a bowl whisk the sifted flour with the baking powder, baking salt, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl using an electric mixer beat the eggs with the sugar and citrus essential oils on medium/high speed until smooth. This will take a few minutes.
  4. Slowly beat in the olive oil until creamy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the dry ingredients the wet mixture in batches of 3 beating on medium speed until well mixed.
  6. Pour the batter into your bundt can and bake in the center of the oven for about 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted into the cake and it comes off clean.
  7. While the bundt cake is in the oven make your glaze. Place the sugar in a medium/large mixing bowl and slowly stir in the milk and vanilla a little at a time until through thouroughly mixing the glaze is smooth and not lumpy. Add 1/2 of your zest and reserve the rest for garnishing your cake.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan on a cooling rack. Cool for 15-20 minutes **this is KEY** then slightly tap the sides before flipping over to reveal your cake.
  9. Let the cake cool completely then ice with citrus glaze and garnish with fresh citrus zest.
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Getting Started With Young Living Essential Oils

November 21, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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If you came to this page, but still have a lot of questions about essential oils, go and read my story first.  If you’re ready to jump in, here we go…

Okay, I’m ready, how do I sign up? 

Ordering works like most any other site you shop from online with one main difference; you must choose between becoming a Wholesale Member or Retail Member. As discussed above, you really do NOT want to be retail as there are zero benefits.  So first click HERE and pick member.  Remember, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SELL OILS OR PURCHASE MONTHLY OILS AS A MEMBER.

By signing up as a member you’ll choose a Premium Starter Kit (PSK) of your choice for more than 50% off plus a FREE diffuser of your choice, and will get 24% off retail prices on every oil and any other Young Living product forever! When signing up you’ll be received a product bundle that retails for about $350 but you’ll only be spending roughly $160 + tax and shipping.  For my PSK I did choose the Aria diffuser because it’s beautiful and much cheaper when pairing it with the Premium Starter Kit but I also have the Home and Dewdrop design diffusers and love them! 

What’s in the Premium Starter Kit (PSK)?

You can become a member with the purchase of any PSK (oils, makeup, or Thieves cleaning). When I first signed up I purchased BOTH the oils and thieves cleaning because it was such a great deal that I’d never get again, and I knew I’d use every single thing. 

The most popular PSK however, is of course the oils.  The Oily PSK will include 11 bottles of oils :: Lavender 5-ml, Peppermint Vitality 5-ml, Lemon Vitality 5-ml, Copaiba Vitality 5-ml, Frankincense 5-ml, Thieves Vitality 5-ml, Citrus Fresh 5-ml, Raven 5-ml, DiGize Vitality 5-ml, PanAway 5-ml and Stress Away 5-ml. It also comes with a FREE Dewdrop diffuser, but if you want to invest a bit more, the Aria is my pick. 

You’ll also receive a roller fitment which I like to use on Stress Away and throw in my purse to have with me all the time, Thieves Household Cleaner 1-oz sample, 10 “Love It? Share it!” sample business cards, 10 “Love it? Share It!” sample oil bottles which are great for gifting, 2 Ningxia Red 2-oz. samples, Young Living Product Guide and Product Price List, Essential Oil Magazine and Member Resources.

In addition to what Young Living includes, you’ll be investing into a community and team of other people on their journey through wellness. I’ll personally connect with you via email welcoming you to Essential Oils and send over some information I think is vital to utilize your oils. You’ll be invited to our team’s private Facebook groups that include knowledge, resources, classes to learn more about oils and the best support and encouragement from everyone there!

Signing up, one more time…

  1. Visit this site, and pick “MEMBER”
  2. Make sure my sponsor number is showing #10611174. This is super important, as you won’t get access to all of the great group benefits if you do not have me as your sponsor/enroller.
  3. Click continue, a picture should pop up confirming me as your enroller. Click continue.
  4. Next choose the Premium Starter Kit of your choice (you can choose more than one, when I signed up I chose BOTH the Thieves Cleaning Kit and Dew Drop Oils Kit because it was such a great deal). The oil-centric PSK has everything you need to get started, but if you really want to become invested I would suggest adding the following items: Thieves Laundry detergent, Thieves dish soap, Thieves foaming handwash, orange essential oil, breathe again rollerball essential oil, eucalyptus, and peace and calming! Thesea are a few of my favorites!
  5. Check the Essential Rewards box (read more about essential rewards below)
  6. Add any additional products (check out my list above, but I highly suggest adding the package of fitments so you can make every oil a roller, Breathe Again Roller Blend, Christmas Spirit which I use all year round, Eucalyptus, and Thieves Foaming Hand Soap) 
  7. Choose your method of shipping and complete your check out.
  8. I’ll then be notified and you’ll receive an email from me with lots of information and invitations to our private Facebook group and email list.

Why join Essential Rewards?

Essential Rewards is one of my favorite perks of being a member.  Each month I receive points for free products plus 3-4 free oils when simply re-ordering.  But you DO NOT have to join ER, and if you do you can cancel at any time with NO penalty!

  • save with reduced flat-rate shipping
  • change your order monthly to your desired needs
  • schedule your ship date monthly
  • cancel at any time 
  • earn extra monthly promotions through Young Living – like free oils and other products!
  • earn point to redeem for free products
    • month 1-3 earn 10% back in point, months 4-24 earn 20% back, and months 25+ earn 25% back in points to redeem for free products
  • earn free oils at months 3, 6 9, and 12-month markers as a thank you for your loyalty!

And that’s it! You’re now on your way to becoming as obsessed as I am. If you have any additional questions about using your oils or are interested in the business side of things (because TRUST me, the business is great), just email me mandy@waitingonmartha.com. And make sure to join me over on Instagram at @womeveryday where I cover my favorite ways to use each of the oils in the starter kit, and plan to share all of our favorite diffuser blends, what I use on the girls, recipes for lip scrubs, sugar scrubs, rollerball recipes & so many other amazing things that you didn’t even know you could make!!! Truly, MKR

*Any suggestions made on this blog are very specific to Young Living essential oils and should not be used with oils from another source. Statements made on this website about Young Living Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician. If you are currently on medication, please do not stop, and consult your doctor.*

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