Living with Essentials

04/19/2020

Choose the best!!

What’s the difference in Young Living Essential Oils and ALL these other EO companies claiming to sell 100% Pure Essential Oils?

This was originally posted by Sarah Kemmer Goff who put in all the work. I want to make sure she gets the credit she deserves. Thank You Sarah ❤️

The results are in.

I called 15 essential oil companies and asked if I could tour their farms to see how the essential oils are made.

Here is a list of the company, phone number, and answer.

1. NOW essential oils: 888-669-3663, they do not grow their own plants. This either means that their “oils” are made in a lab or they buy plants from random farms.

2. Piping Rock Essential Oils: 1-800-544-1925, the representative told me no. She did not give me any explanation.

3. Aura Cacia essential oils: 1-844-550-7200, the rep said that they do not grow their own essential oils. She would not give me the names or numbers of the farms where they buy the plants.

4. AnimalEO: 320-286-3277, the mailbox was full. 😂

5. Mountain Rose Herbs essential oils: 800-879-3337. The rep said I cannot see the farms because their plants are sourced. She would not give me the name or numbers of the farms so I could ask them.

6. Edens Garden essential oils: 949-388-1999, the website said to not take the oils internally (Young Living has an entire line of vitality oils that are labeled to take internally). The rep said that she had never received a question like that before and asked to place me on hold. She returned to tell me that they do not own any of their own farms and that I cannot calls those farms.

7. OnePure essential oils: only available by email. They did not respond to my message.

8. Healing Solutions essential oils: 1-800-819-4098, the rep had to place me on hold. He returned to say that I cannot see the farms. He said that the company is not equipped for face-to-face consultations.

9. Gurunanda essential oils: 866-421-0309, the rep told me that they source their oils and that I cannot see the farms.

10. Plant Therapy essential oils: 800-917-6577, the rep told me that they do not own their own farms and I would not be able to take a tour to see the plants or oils be made.

11. Rocky Mountain essential oils: 1-866-493-8159, the rep said that they do not own their own farms. I quoted, “We do not have any direct correlation with the farms, so it would be impossible for us to set anything up.”

12. doTERRA essential oils: 1-800-411-8151, the rep had to place me on hold. He said that I can only come on tours that are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30, 12:30, and 2:30. I told him that did not work with my schedule, and he was not sure how to respond.

✨✨✨EDIT✨✨✨ after receiving more questions, I called doTERRA again on 2/8 and 10:03 am.

DoTERRA does NOT LET PEOPLE TOUR THE FARMS!!!!!!

The dates and times listed above are only to tour the HEADQUARTERS. NOT THE FARMS. They told me I cannot see the farms.

13. Jade Bloom essential oils: 1-844-787-3645, after listening to a long message, they do not take phone calls. I emailed and asked to see the farms. They have not returned my email.

14. Melaleuca essential oils: 208-522-0700, Mindy Buda actually made this phone call 🖤 she said that the rep told her that there are no farms for Mindy to tour. The rep then said she doesn’t know where the farms are and cannot give any other information.

15. Young Living Essential Oils: 1-800-371-3515, I called and pretended to be someone who is interested in the oils but not yet a member. I was directed to the Visitor’s Center (1-800-371-0819). I was told that I do not need a tour guide or anyone with me while I tour the farms. The farms are open M-F 8am-6pm, Saturday 9-5, and closed on Sunday. She said I can also tour the distilleries where the plants are made into oils.

I feel like these results speak for themselves. I was very emotional after making all of these phone calls and getting answers.

Why do some companies not know where their farms are?
Why wouldn’t they give me a phone number?
Why do some companies not have anything to do with how their plants are grown?
Why was I given an answer of “no?”
Why can’t I ingest something that I made from plants?
Why do some oil companies make their oils in labs and not from plants?
Why can I only visit a farm WITH a tour guide? Why can’t I go by myself?
Why did every company claims to “set the standard” and have the “highest quality oils available,” but they had no part in farming the plants?
Why don’t the employees know where or how the product is made?
How can you sell something to someone knowing they are going to put it on themselves/their kids and not know anything about it?

This is proof that Young Living is the best. If you don’t believe me, feel free to call the numbers.

*****this post credit goes to a friend of a friend, Sarah Goff, who made the calls. 🤪

03/24/2020

Around here we have limits on technology use by our kids. We have seen first hand how behavioral changes can come about from over use. That being said, taking a break from our lessons for a short educational resource available from a Facebook Live can be a nice change to our school day. While this is not a complete list by all means, I have compiled a list of Facebooks Lives being offered at different times by Museums and Zoos. I have also included a storytime listing from our local library but you might check out your local library for Facebook Live storytimes. Some of the Museums and Zoos have a link to their website where you can find quizzes, crafts, and other activities. Feel free to leave your favorites in the comments! Here are a few of our favorite Museums and Zoos that we have visited:

8 AM or 9 AM CST: Moment of Discovery - Discovery Park of America.

9 AM CST: Science Experiments for Kids - Ken Ham. https://creationmuseum.org/blog/2020/03/19/dont-miss-unique-facebook-live-programs/?utm_source=facebook-cm&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog20200319

9:30 AM CST: Breakfast with Animals - St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. https://www.stlaquariumfoundation.org/education/online-resources-2

10 or 10:30 AM CST: Science Never Stops - U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

11 AM CST: Speaker Presentations - Ken Ham.

2 PM CST: Home Safari - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources

2 PM CST: Animal Encounters - Ken Ham.

2 or 2:30 PM CST: Science Never Stops - U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

6 PM CST: Behind-the-Scenes Tours - Ken Ham.

Local Resources:
10:30 AM CST: OCPL Storytime. (Only certain days. Next Live is Thursday, March 26th.)

03/21/2020

Saw this and had to pass it on! With everything going on today, this is a great reminder. So much unknown yet we can be a carrier of something good!

03/21/2020

Cleaning with Thieves makes cleaning time less of a chore around here. Thieves essential oil blend has definitely became a favorite!

02/26/2020

We agree 100%! 👍

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a statement that explains why basic toys like blocks are healthier for kids than gadgets and screens.

02/26/2020

Absolutely!!

02/04/2020

Great advice! 💗💗💗

Keeping the Romance Alive While Raising Kids by: Ashley Willis   Raising kids is a blessing and a privilege, but it can take a huge toll on our marriage if …

01/20/2020

Always do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. You may not always know who is seeing you so if you go through life always doing the right thing you are laying the ground floor for those around you. As parents, our children learn from us and use us as examples. What kind of example are you being?

"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." -Galatians 6:9

01/12/2020

Two days, 8 hours, and 10 minutes. That is exactly how much time we have to get our grades and attendance entered for our umbrella school. Most of you other homeschool families out there understand the certain number of reminders we need to help us get our stuff in on time. We are not procrastinators 😚, life just tends to happen....right?

So who puts the rest of us to shame by having all your stuff done? How many are still counting down the seconds to getting it done?

Either way, that is another perk to homeschooling. Make it work for you and your lifestyle!

If you are like us and use HomeLife Academy you many want to double check to make sure you are good to go by the 15th. 😉

01/11/2020

Making yourself a priority is not being selfish. If you do not cater to your own needs, you cannot be there for the ones who need you most! I think as parents and spouses, we tend to get loss taking care of everyone else that we forget ourselves. It is okay if everything is not perfect. We are all a work in progress.

01/11/2020

Invest in your wellness this year!

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