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HOSTING STATION STAPLES: -favorite cookbooks that have easy to through together meals. -paper plates and bowls. -plastic cutlery and lots of it. People go through the forks! -napkins. I save any leftover colors and pull them out for the kids! -wicker paper plate holders. These support the cheaper paper plates and keeps be from eating off styrofoam. - to-go cups for coffee! We often serve dessert with coffee and these are great to send home with your guests. -baskets for storage and serving from! I dump the napkins and things to use the baskets for food serving. I like that they store with the paper goods! - clear plastic cups! I like yo stay with mainly clear cups, clear plastic, and white plates. Helps it remain cohesive. But occasionally we through in color for birthday parties and such. I keep those and our family can use them whenever. What else would you put in your hosting station?? Save this reel for inspiration for your own hosting station.

BIBLICAL ADVICE HERE MOMMAS: Show up with a gift for that new teacher. It’s not sucking up, it’s not bribing, it’s just a way for that teacher to make a mental note about you! They feel loved on and supported and you can keep this up throughout the year. I plan to keep that jar stocked with candy refills this year. What is your favorite teacher gift? I’d love to get more ideas!

PACK A DIFFUSER & ESSENTIAL OILS If you aren’t crazing forcing Benadryl and melatonin to your kids to get them to sleep in a hotel room a diffuser with high grade essential oils is going to be THE answer. Comment “sleep” and I’ll send you a list of the best sleep oils to use at bedtime.

What are yours???? No judgement here, promise! I am not 100% perfect in the low-tox lifestyle but I’m a firm believer in doing what you can do when you are exposed to toxins your body isn’t overloaded. Give a ✋in the comment if you relate!?

31 THINGS TO PRAY OVER YOUR CHILDREN… School is starting soon & I know all the praying mommas want their kids covered in prayer. I created this list for myself and wanted to share here if you need ideas of what to pray. Comment the word “prayer” and I’ll send you my list! #prayingmom #newschoolyear

**Unboxing** …a new way to get your toe in the water of using oils in your life. Did you know that there is a plant oil for all most every health issue? My mind was not prepared for all the science that’s out there about how plants can be used to support our bodies. God giving us plants is a gift. Crazy to think He knew all along we needed them. Essential oils aren’t just for your hippie, crunchy, granola friends anymore. They are everywhere, even hospitals! This new box is a Beginner’s box. Comes with a diffuser, 4 essential oils, 2 Rollon bottles, and instructions. I did the complete unboxing in stories today. I’m helping anyone that wants to get this Beginner’s box this weekend with sharing a discount code (brings it to only $100!), covering their shipping, and sending them a 2nd diffuser. Comment “me” and I’ll send you the discount code. I can’t wait for you to get this box!

TWO ways to overcome loneliness…. I’m a BIG believer that community is formed best around food. You favorite foods are likely someone else’s!! Make them and invite people over! Have them bring their favorites too. And maybe you can’t always make those foods but even sharing a meal over take out is helpful to not be lonely! I mean talk about all the happy hormones when we are eating good food, having good conversation, and feeling connected with others! IT’S SO GOOD!!! Do you agree? I’m curious?! Tell me in the comments!

When you change your mind… I literally use to loathe doing laundry. I even trained my kids to do laundry on their own. They’re in charge of the clothes they dirty. BUT, they’ve grow into teenagers. They’ve become so independent that there are less and less things they’ve become dependent on me for. Which is right and good and what I want. BUT, the days are numbered and there will be a day I won’t get to serve my grown children in the small ways they use to be so dependent on me for. So, I don’t hate laundry any more. It’s just become a small way to love and serve my children while they are still in my home. I know it sounds maybe a little dramatic but one day I looked at my grown kids and realized I better count my blessings instead of complaining I have to do something for them. 💕 Do you relate to this? Tell me in the comments. 👇🏻

THREE TIPS FOR MAKING A GIFT BASKET: 1. Pick a theme: I am doing an essential oil theme so included oils, a diffuser, and a room spray. Pick a theme and I promise you’ll like it better than just random things thrown in a basket. 2. Pick a color scheme if you can. I did white, purple, sn a touch of yellow. It’s for a school raffle so I did the school colors. A color schemes makes it feel more throughout and professional. Promise 😉 3. Use the right finishing touches. Example is crinkle paper, ribbon, shrink wrap. It’s truly what will make it feel special! I did a shrink wrap because of the small things inside that I didn’t want to fall out when the gift is passed around! Also don’t forget a hand written note! It’s the best! 🥰 Do you make gift baskets? What do you like to add? Tell me in the comments!

SECOND- HAND Office… I needed a desk. The only spot was my bedroom. I think I haven’t spent over $75 yet. Here is what has been second hand or thrifted … Desk Chair Calendar Plant and it’s pot Anthropologie esque bowl Small stool & basket! Still working on this little space and love that it’s gathered and slow in progress. Like this post if thrift for your home as well! #thriftedhome #lowtoxliving #frugalliving

FREEBIE for you friend! I’ve been hosting more over the past few years and have felt the need for a better system for hosting family gatherings and church gatherings. That’s why I created a Family Gathering Meal Planner to print and use when I’m hosting. It’s free to download and use! I have a highlight bubble on my Instagram page if you need to see it up close! Here is the link at where to get it: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ab82bd1b5b7ef0269567e2 Now go plan a get together with all the yummy food! 🫶

FIVE things I rarely do when I have people over: 1. Serve food on real plates. We use paper and plastic almost every time. It’s usually casual and we want to take the pressure out of hosting! So get the pretty paper plates and napkins if you must! I do. 2. Worry if there is enough variety. People will eat what is there! Of course they may love the queso dip you made last year but if you don’t have time don’t sweat it. Just make a well rounded meal and they will love it. 3. Not ask about allergies! You have to! You want everyone to eat and not be worried about getting sick. If they can only eat salad because you forgot to ask I promise it will feel awkward. 4. Skip dessert! Guest can pass if they want but I think it is part of the celebration of gathering. Even if it’s just popsicles from the freezer! 5. Refuse to let people help. When they ask, “What can I bring?” Tell them something. It helps them feel invested in the meal. And it’s a small way guest show appreciation. Is there anything you do or don’t do when you invite people over?? Let me know in the comments!

☀️It’s the last day of June!☀️ I’m sitting here working today. Working to help friends get started with oils, thieves cleaner, and Ningxia Red. If you have been wanting or need to stock up on anything today is the last day to take advantage of the New Customer Sale & Freebies from me as a thank you! ✨New Customers Get : - 10% off a 100 PV purchase - Free gift from me (choice of $25 back or a ceramic diffuser & 16 oz Thieves cleaner Spray bottle) **when you place that order in Loyalty rewards! - $20 in store credit when placed on loyalty rewards - Welcome package that includes recipe cards & goodies! - Entered into the June Giveaway for 30 day supply of Ningxia Red! - Summer Happy Mail! ✨If you have been a customer before and need to REACTIVATE your account message me today and I’ll help you do that and get you all the freebies. ✨If you are a new customer you can use the link below (or in my bio) and get started, or reach out and you can get help with what you need! ☀️If you aren’t sure, the Summer bundle is a great way to get started that is under a $100 and comes with 8 multiuser oils and A Free Diffuser from me! 👉🏻Get started before the sale ends! 👉🏻Here is the link to shop: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en?enrollerid=22246317

The best advice I got when my oldest was 5…he is now 17. ⚡️⚡️⚡️Invest in his church friends. Have play dates with those kids and get to know their families. Make them a priority.⚡️⚡️⚡️ Why? Because I want my children to know Jesus and not resent church. They will grow up and make their own choices but if I could help them find community there then they will want to go to church. We did our best and God honored our attempts to love his church friends well and those are his people. It’s a gift to our family that he actually desires to be in church and spending time with other believers. I never wanted to get his teenage years wondering why he did let like church or wonder if he resents us taking him every week. I’m so glad we did this. Have you ever gotten this advice before??

I hope you are still doing some of the things you loved doing when you were young! I’ve been learning that these things actually matter to the Lord and he uses them in our lives. Which I’m always ready for! What are your childhood things you still have to do/love to do?!

Two things I stopped doing when people come over to my house… 1. STOP MAD CLEANING. I mean we live here. What I do know is just pick up obvious things like spills and major floor hazards. And I’ll check the toilet for skid marks and call it a day. 2. STOP APOLOGIZING. I stopped apologizing that my home wasn’t perfect. Everyone knows we live here and we actually use our stuff. We you apologize it puts them in an awkward place of having to comfort you with a compliment. Don’t be that host. Stop doing those two things and it will make it easier to have people in your home! We can tend to put up barriers for keeping people out because of fear of judgement when it’s actually such a blessing to have people in your home, for them and you! What keeps you from having people over? Let me know in the comments!

☀️ Did you know that Summer officially starts this week?! Yes! Wednesday June 21st! It is my favorite season. ☀️ . To celebrate I am offering a different free gift with your 100 PV on a loyalty order every day. This is for new customers and anyone that hasn’t ever place a loyalty rewards order. It’s gonna be so fun! 👏👏👏 Here is today’s free gift! A 30 oz Purple Stanley! Hurry, run 🏃‍♀️ I only have one! Order here: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/22246317

Is your favorite the same as mine??? 👀 Did you know you could get your favorite for 10% off & $25 back from me until June 30th? Comment “details” and I’ll send you the link to shop and how to get the best deal.

You are the best. You have been so supportive to me and my business and it’s been a huge deal in my life. Why? Well you trusting me and using my link when you order has shown me that I really do love business and people. I’m not sure I would have discovered that without you! Ok, so update to this month: I am aiming at a big goal (a big trip - eek!) I shared in stories today that I’m freaking out that I am so close! Ahh! 🙏 (see 2nd pic) So friend, would you consider referring me to your family and friends? I am offering them 10% off and $25 back. AND I am gifting you either a free diffuser or a bottle of Thieves Houshold Cleaner, just for their purchase! I’d love to connect with your people and help them get their own oils, diffusers, thieves, Ningxia, etc. And if YOU are ready to get started message me. I’ll help get you going. If you need my number to share, please send me a message and I’ll send it to you privately. Thanks friends for being the best! ❤️

The one thing you should change in your routine is your actual laundry detergent. I’m not actually concerned with how you do your laundry - we are all fighting our own battle with laundry! 😉 . Did you know that your laundry detergent has a significant impact on your health? Especially your kids health. Children can have more trouble than adults breaking down toxins as their body is still developing. Detergents have been linked to… 👉🏻Asthma 👉🏻Skin Issues 👉🏻Headaches 👉🏻Hormone disruptions Why? Well your detergent seeps into you clothes and when you wear them it’s a constant exposure yo those toxins. It’s an easy swap to make and if you’d like to know what we use just comment the word Laundry and I’ll send you the link. Here’s to winning the laundry battle!

OUR BIRTHDAY TRADITIONS 🎉 🎉 Everyone gets a cake made by mom. Their choice of cake. This year I made a Oreo Cookie Cake for the birthday boy! 🎉 Crepe paper streamers in their bedroom doorway! They have to leave them the whole day! 🎉They get to pick where we eat after church the Sunday closest to their birthday! 🎉 A birthday journal: we skip the cards and both parents write notes to the child for their birthday in their own private journal. . What are your birthday traditions? I’d love to know! 🎉

10 Minute Easy Summer Dessert- Campfire free S’mores Dip: - dump a bag of chocolate chips in the bottom of a small cast iron skillet. (Use more chocolate chips for a bigger skillet) - top with marshmallows. Cover that entire top with no chocolate showing. - bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 10 minutes or until the tops of the marshmallows are golden brown. -serve directly from the skillet with graham crackers. . Please tell me you will make this! Let me know if you like it! . Happy Summer friends!! ☀️

It’s fine. I don’t ever want to force anyone to change. I do wish though that more people would give 5 minutes to think about what might be causing their health issues. It’s so heart breaking to see people deal with health issues and not see the easy changes that could make a HUGE impact on their life. . Curious, do you feel like living low-tox is hard?

I have two more spots open for tomorrow morning’s First Aid Workshop. You will get to make a condensed summer first aid kit using all natural ingredients. When you leave you will have a… Mini kit Owie roller Bug bite roller Headache roller Tummy ache roller Hand sanitizer Mini bug spray Gloves Bandages Gauze Cost is $12 to cover supplies. My house at 10 am, coffee and snacks too! If you are local and would like to come please message me so I can send you my address.

I WAS GOING TO RETURN THEM… . Even though I share about this stuff all the time, when I started I only bought a diffuser and oils because it was on sale, AND I told myself if it didn’t work I wasn’t married to the stuff…and I’d sell it. Like what if this stuff didn’t work for me? I gave myself an out. Obviously I’m still here using the oils, the Thieves, & even the Ningxia, so they actually worked for me. Right now there is a sale for new customers. AND I’m offering $25 back until the end of June. . . This means you can try the stuff, for less, and decide if they are gonna work for you. Sometimes you just need to try them for your self and decide. . Quit listening to me chat about them and actually try them for yourself. . Message me to save time and see if this stuff is a good fit for you.

We were all in the throws of lockdown 3 years ago. It was that time that I got into using natural cleaning products, essential oils, and learning more about what was in my stuff that I was buying. I mean I had the time! There are lots that changed, but these are all kind shifts that have changed for me. Here is my top 3… -traditional healthcare isn’t what I thought it was. Hard to unsee those things. -ignorance kept me unaware of what was causing health issues in our home. Feels amazing to know what hurts us and what helps our health. - like the health care system, the FDA is not what I thought it was. Now everything gets scrutinized. 😉 ⚡️Is there anything different in your life now, 3 years later?

☀️MINI SUMMER *ALL NATURAL* FIRST AID KIT: -‘Owie’ Roller -Tummy Roller - Aches Roller - Bites Roller - Bug Spray - Stinger remover - Young Living’s Hand Sanitizer - Latex free gloves - latex free bandages - tweezers - cotton gauze All items fit in a mini first aid zipper pouch that is not much bigger than the size of my hand. So convenient! This is what we use the most and it’s so nice to have it in a purse or backpack size. And it’s easy to refill as needed. What would you add to your first aid kit for routine summer days?? ☀️

My Georgia is free for the summer to help with babysitting, dog watching, and even just a helping hand when needed. She is 13 years old, A/B Honor Roll, has experience with babies through school age. Reach out to me or Jared Gregory if you would like for her to help you this summer. Ps. She is pretty fun too! ❤️

😳The time I was told it was ok to put DEET on a newborn…I looked at the lady with concern and thought to myself, “are we really ok with what our Government “allows?”.” . 🎗️Just a reminder that your health and body are a gift and taking care of it might mean choosing something different than what’s on a shelf. 👀 . Friend, there is a way to use natural (for real natural not fake natural stuff) to keeps bugs off and help bites heal. . I shared in my stories today my recipe. All it is is essential oils, water, and witch hazel. . If you’ve never used essential oils, I have good news 📣⚡️. . New customers get 10-20% off through May 31st. AND you will get $25 back from me when you make that purchase your first loyalty order! 🤩🤯 . You can avoid the deet smell this summer, actually have something you can use on those bug bites, and have a stash of oils to use for all the home remedies you need. . That’s what we all want- stuff that’s safe, works AND is gonna be useful in our homes. . Message me if you’d like recommendations on where to start. . Ps…comment Bugs and I’ll send you my recipe for the spray and the bug bite roller. 😉

So what do you geek-out about? I realize that as I get older I geek out about things like plants and birds. So while I know that’s just getting older, I think 🤔, I have always loved the Bible and the little nuggets of information that you can learn that make the Bible more meaningful, which means I geek out about Bible too. Lately it’s been fun to learn about how essential oils are used in the Bible. It’s pretty fascinating 🧐. Tomorrow night I’m leading a class on Oils and the Bible. You may not be into oils but if you are into the Bible I’d love for you to come. I know you will learn something that will encourage you, inspire you, or just add to your Bible trivia. Sign up at this link and I’ll email you the link to the call Tuesday! https://mailchi.mp/c2c843a46d61/oils-the-bible-class-may-23-2023. . . . Let me know if you have questions! And I will send out the recording if you miss the time, just sign up so I have your email to send it too! #biblenerd

Sorry friend 🫠, your candles might be causing your headaches. The chemicals that are released fill the air and can trigger a head ache. Did you know that the particles fill the air and can even settle on your dust? This means that your continually exposed to those chemicals even after you blow out a candle. 😱 If you’re getting headaches regularly you might find relief by ditching candles. I know, sometimes when someone tells me something is bad for my health, I think, yea, “but I like it.” BUT, you will not miss a candle. Swapping over to diffusers is easy and it’s super enjoyable. And the mist is mesmerizing 🤩. If you need a diffuser comment “diffuser” and I’ll send you a link to my favorites. Here’s to way fewer headaches friends! 👏👏👏

Are you a fan of the pickup line? I’m not. Maybe if you aren’t loving it give yourself a little pickup before scrolling your phone. Your attitude and emotions should not be your child’s problem when they get in the car. We are the grown ups - amen?!! If you’d like to get a list of emo (emotional support essential oils) just comment oils and I’ll send you a list. Happy sitting friends!

Tell me if you’ve ever wanted relief from a stomach ache, or a bug bite, or want a quick splash of perfume but didn’t have anything with you to help. There is a way to use oils without having to haul all your bottles around with you. So here is the details on how to make a roller bottle for your necessary oil blends… Here is what you need: -oils of choice -roller bottles (get them cheap from @amazon) -carrier oil (I like jojoba oil because it doesn’t clog pores) For my BUG BITE ROLLER I use… 8 drops Peppermint 8 drops Lavender 8 drop Copiaba Then top the rest with the carrier oil! (Get lots of recipes from Pinterest and Google) I like to always label it so I know what’s in the bottle. Believe me it’s easy to get a roller bottle mixed up. So wipe down with rubbing alcohol and put a label or piece of tape on it so you know what it is! If you need a big bite roller, comment below and I’ll send you one!

Dryer balls…sort of like a carnival game without any large stuffed animals. But no, really, if you haven’t switched from dryer sheets to dryer balls it’s time. Im gonna put on my bossy big sister hat and tell you to throw them away and go spend $10 on a set of dryer balls. Here is why friend, they are a sheet of paper loaded with chemicals that aren’t what you want on your clothes or near your skin. The whole smell you think you need is actually doable with essential oils. The oils dry on the dryer balls and then give your clothes a nice scent, of your choosing I might add. And you get to play a game with them anytime you want. If you want to I’ll send you a list of my favorite oils for laundry. Just comment laundry and I’ll send you the list!

⚡️Deal Alert⚡️ Low-Tox living includes making choices that support your health! But let’s not pay full price!! 👏👏👏 ⚡️Young Living is 15% off Right Now⚡️ ⚡️What this means is that you can get wholesale pricing AND 15% off anything you want when you spend 100 PV! 📣NEW CUSTOMERS?! Get the 15% off and add 10% off on top of that! Stack the discounts! ⚡️Sale ends May 8th! Message me and I’ll send you the direct shopping link! Once you check out let me know and I’ll send you your choice of either, a bonus diffuser or $20 cash back! Let’s make low tox living easier and CHEAPER!

Did you know that your mood is connected to your sense of smell?! Crazy right?! It’s such an easy hack to help with making your mood change…just smell something good. You CAN totally control your mood when things get off during the day. Some of my favorite smells are fresh cut grass, bread baking, the tops of babies’ heads, (not as weird as it sounds) roses, and essential oils (to many to name.) Did you know this about your sense smell?

Sometimes I want Instagram to be not hard. As in not over thinking about everything I post. So today, I’m just sharing my hobby…oh yes, it’s buying clearance flowers and trying to make an arrangement that includes scotch taped. #oldladyhobbies #flowerarranging #hobbies

Tell me I’m not the only one with a unpredictable stomach?? 🙋🏻‍♀️ I was super skeptical this would help and give me any sort of relief, but it truly feels like a miracle at times. Plant based, all natural and likely was used a long time ago before big pharma took over. I’m always amazed at the power of essential oils. Yay for nature and plants!

If you don’t get weirded out by me praying for you… And you can ask me what I need pray for… Let’s be friends…for real. Like really really. Message me and I’ll pray for you and whatever is on your mind. Love 💕 -Julie

April 2023: walking everyday, 2 miles each day. Have you ever heard that you build self- confidence when you keep the promises you make to yourself? I’d say it’s true! It makes me want to set more 30 day goals! I listened to two books and a few hours of podcast while walking. I walked outside, on a treadmill, in a gym, and at the airport. In heat, rain, and the cold. April is pretty crazy weather wise to start this whole thing. But, walking is pretty easy to find a way to do. I do think I’ll keep it up in a more structured way that lets my feet rest. I mean I’m not 20 anymore and my shoes need to be washed a lot more when I’m walking all the time. What goal do you want to make for the next 30 days???

SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER!! (You’ll want this in your rotation.) Ok, don’t be mad that I didn’t share this one earlier. It’s THE BEST Carrot Cake you will ever put in your mouth. Swear it! The buttermilk glaze will make your toes tingle! Jk, but it’s what makes this cake the only carrot cake you will ever want to make ever again. I found this recipe in an old Southern Living Magazine and it had some things like vegetable oil and corn syrup that I need to get rid of so I tweaked it and it’s just as fabulous. THE BEST EVER CARROT SHEET CAKE: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 3 large eggs 2 cups sugar 3/4 melted butter 3/4 buttermilk 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups grated carrots 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple drained 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Stir together first 4 ingredients. Beat eggs and next 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Fold in carrots and next 3 ingredients. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes. Cover pan loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning and bake 13 more minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Drizzle with buttermilk glaze. Cool completely and frost with cream cheese icing. Buttermilk glaze: 1 cup sugar 1.5 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla extract Bring sugar, baking soda, butter, buttermilk to a boil in a pot over medium high heat. Boil, stir often, 4 minutes or until mixture is golden brown. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Cream cheese icing: 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened 1 (16 oz) pkg powdered sugar 1-2 Tbsp milk for thinning if needed Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat at high speed 10 seconds or until smooth.

Your redeemer lives dear one. You are not abandoned. You are not lost. You are not forgotten. You are not defeated. You are not hopeless. You are not overcome. You are not wasted. You are his. You are found. You are seen. You are victorious. You are hope-filled. You are a conqueror. You are purposeful. Only because Jesus lives. Know YOUR redeemer lives!

Is anything harder than meal time in the home? Everyone has a favorite. Everyone has somewhere to be. But everyone likes the bread. Bread leads to a meal and meals lead to conversations. #keepbaking

Quarter 1 Report: lots of new things. Sourdough, Red Aspen nails, daily movement, Guide Culture, and Beauty Counter. Were these New Year’s resolutions? Some were, but others were just personal goals I needed to invest in now instead of waiting. What’s been my favorite? Hands down @theguideculture School of Sales. 🤯🤯🤯 With a close second of Beauty Counter makeup…I love a good lip gloss. 😉

Reminder: your to-do list can be edited. Can I get an Amen!? #workfromhome #homelife #princessdianaforever

But really, who has said something to you about someone or something and it sticks? We often can be influenced by others at our own detriment. When you give people or things a chance you might actually walk away refreshed, surprised, or blessed. Tell me in the comments if you have ever been pleasantly surprised by someone or something when you have given yourself the space to make your own judgment call. I’d love to know what surprised you.

Friend, there maybe a way you can support your emotions throughout the day. 🙌 You can shift your mood, calm your thoughts, and support your health, just by diffusing. Starting your diffuser with the therapeutic essential oils is not only going to boost your mood but your house is gonna smell AH-MAZ-ING! 👏👏👏. When in doubt, use diffuse citrus oils when you need a happy, bright smell. 🍊🍊🍊Take 2 minutes today and start your diffuser! If you need a diffuser comment below and I’ll send you my top recommendations that might be a good fit for you!

Before and after… doing the unseen work of leaning into time with God. When I chat with people about God you know what I’ve found that they want? They want to feel close to God. Here is my advice: stir up your affections for Jesus. What are you doing that makes you love him more? How I like to do this is: -listen to a sermon -go for a walk outside and spill my stuff in prayer -worship music on in the background of my day -be with other believers -read a familiar part of the Bible -make sticky notes of encouraging scriptures What do you do to stir up your affections for Jesus?

DOES GOD CARE ABOIT WHAT CLEANER YOU USE? In the reel I said yes, and while I believe he does, it’s not really even about the specific cleaner you use. It’s about this: God cares about you! It’s you. It’s your life and your body he cares about. So I 100% believe God wants you to care about how you are taking care of the one body he gave you. Isn’t that just the best news though? God loves you so much that he would care about how you treat your body! This verse I want tatooted on my forehead so I don’t ever forget it: “the Lord cares about our bodies.” 1 Cor. 6:13… Anyone else tracking with me on this? Let me know in the comments!

If you have a side gig because you just want your own products for free, that’s ok. Even if you are doing it to help pay for date nights, that’s ok. Even if you do a side business because your best friend is doing it, that’s ok. We all have our own reasons. 👏👏👏👏 Tell me why you have a side gig, mine is to pay for my products and bring in a little extra to support my family.

This week I chatted with some college ladies about this. It’s not the whole self-care mantra, but it’s just us agreeing with God. Tell me if you’ve ever had a hard time with this one?👇🏻

Me, and a group of women I adore, host a dinner once a month for college students. Why? Because I had that in my life and loved it! But you know what we do that’s different than just having a meal in someone’s home? When I was in college I wanted to talk about God, so…we sit around a slow meal and talk about God things. I literally could sit and eat and talk about God all day. I think that’s my love language! 😆 Loving people doesn’t have to be some big thing, just show up in people’s lives in ways you needed when you were younger. What did your younger self need?? Let me know in the comments.

There maybe a way you can feel a shift if your mood throughout the day. I’ve been chatting this week in stories about how essential oils support our mood, anxiety, tension…and even the after school scaries. This Sunday is for you friend to come smell what I’ve been talking about. My house, snacks, and oils. You deserve to feel like you can have a handle on the big feelings. It makes your a better mom, friend, and spouse. We do operate in our lives so much better when we have the tools we need. AND, if you aren’t local and want to chat and see if this might be a good fit for you send me a message. Local friends message me for my address if you need it.

There is a way to alleviate the heavy feeling in your chest, flip your tone with your kids, and calm the nervous tummy. Let’s look at the facts. Valor and StressAway (which is what I used in the reel) have properties that affect your emotions. What that means for you is your mood will be boosted. And the real values is that you can feel in control of your emotions. Essential oils and aromatherapy work by using your sense of smell. The nerves in your nose stimulate your brain and that triggers a release of chemicals like Serotonin and Dopamine, which boost your mood. Boosting your mood is what you want right? I’ve been using Valor and StressAway to boost my mood for a while because it works for me. There is a way you can have more control over your emotions. Message me and we can chat and see if this might be a good fit for you!

Dear Young Ladies I know and love: I remember being in college and never having a Valentine. It was always a bummer watching all my friends with their roses and candy. But with the perspective from where I am standing now I am so glad I didn’t get in my own way then. God was doing a lot of work in 20 year old Julie that would solidify in her heart who she was in Christ before she would take on the identity of being his wife. 20 years of being his Valentine. Forever thankful God didn’t let me or us mess this up. Just a reminder….Valentines day is better when you both know who loves you most. Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you’ve had some lonely Valentine’s Days! Maybe God knew what he was doing😉

Still laughing a week later. These are my friends that were raising babies right along side me and now we get to raise teenagers and college kids from a distance. It’s the same but different. We get one weekend a year. We laugh at ourselves way more now and we really sit and pray for each other out loud now (not later on our own, but together, audibly, in the same room, which is a game changer for me). I can tell you that those you raise your babies with are lifers. If they’ve cleaned your kid’s poop, and talked you down from from the top of a Chick-fil-A playground tower, they will be there when your kids are bigger than you are and your crying at the thought of them going to college. Love these lucky girls!

Essential Oils are bad for dogs 🐶 , right? What about cats? 🐈 So ASCPA poison control says to always ask your vet about putting essential oils on your pet. Which I am all for, since I’m not a vet! Here are some things you should think about though… - When using oils around pets, start small and see how they respond. - Care for each pet differently. Their sense of smell is way stronger than ours so make adjustments specifically for that pet, like you would for a family member. - Always leave a way for your pet to leave the room. If it bothers them they will leave. - Never let them eat pure essential oils. Most dogs and cats don’t like plants and it could make them sick. - Remember, they absorb through their paws and skin, so think about what they are already exposed to. Toxic cleaners, air polluting plug-ins and candles?? If you are using them, they are already being exposed to harmful substances. Using pure essential oils would actually be creating a less toxic environment. So my answer is NO! They aren’t bad for your pet, just be smart about it. If you want more info I can send you an Oils & Pets Cheat sheet! Message me to get it sent to you!

FAQ: Is the Aria diffuser from Young Living worth all the hype? Yes!!! Here’s why: 1. She’s a beaut! Like so unique, and a conversation starter with all my guests. 2. When you buy a diffuser from YL you get a better quality plastic, which means it last longer. 3. All YL diffusers have a 1 year warranty! Say yay! If you have crazy kids or rowdy pets 🙌 4. It covers more square footage - 450 to 500 sq ft! It’s a big diffuser so you only need one for your living room! 5. The mist is just better! The amount of mist I get is crazy more than in my other diffusers. Like there is a big difference. The Aria diffuser is a premium diffuser. And what that means to you is you can have confidence that you spent your money wisely. And the real value is knowing that you are creating a cozy home by investing in a quality diffuser you will have for a long time. In fact, diffusing has shown in research studies to reduce stress and change our moods and as a result has actually made our homes more relaxed and cozy. Having a relaxed and cozy home is what you want, right? Check my bio or my highlight titled “Aria” for links and details. You will love her in your home! 😘

Did you know essential oils boost mood? For sure they do…ask me how I know! 😆 They boost your mood even more when they are 15% off! Sale for new customers ends tonight, 1/31 @ 11:59 pm. Purchase anything you want and the discount automatically applies at checkout. Grab one of the starter bundles and get the most savings! I’ll send you a bonus diffuser or venmo you back $25! You choose! Message me for info!

I admittedly LOVE WRAPPING GIFTS! Raise your hand if you do to? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Here is what I did: 🎁Wrapped the bigger boxed gift first. 🎉 Wrapped the odd shaped item with tissue paper and stuffed in a zipper pouch. —I also think you could put this in a cellophane treat bag tied with cute ribbon! 🤩Added sparkly ribbon and a bright card. I in no way ever want to wrap a small oddly shaped gift! But I do want to try and make it cute! How do y’all wrap? Team bag or team wrapping paper??

Just a little about me…I actually love putting my makeup on 😘. Still doing heart checks about that last one. Anyone else??

Stinky shoes hack…. Yay for you if you’ve been working out more and your shoes stink…life’s about trade offs! Here is what I did: -cotton balls -pure essential oils (Purification oil is from Young Living) Add a few drops to those cotton balls and stuff in your shoes! Stank be gone! Tell me, who do you know that has stanky shoes?!? 👀😷

I’m all for setting goals, changing your life when it’s needed, and seeing all the places on a bucket list but there are days when your kitchen needs cleaning, you dog needs a bath, and your sheets need to be changed. Both days happen. 👏👏👏Just a reminder that your work in your home that is often unappreciated is wisdom. Maturity and wisdom shows up when we do the things that don’t get thanked just because it’s apart of serving our family! What’s something you do that goes unnoticed but you do it anyway?🙌

Who’s needing a tutorial on how to keep those little and bigs where they are supposed to be this winter?? 🙋🏻‍♀️😷🙈🤦🏻‍♀️🙏 January 16, 2023 at 8 pm. Comment below and I’ll send the link to join us!

I bought a diffuser and a box of oils as a gift to myself 3 years ago.🙌 This week is a week to save on one for yourself (or anything you’ve wanted from Young Living). FREE SHIPPING & $25 back for new customers or reactivations that spend 100 pv! Visit Youngliving.com and check out with my referral number #22246317. Check out my stories today for more details and direct links to shop.

We talk about poo way more than I thought we ever would when I wasn’t a parent yet. 💩 #kidssaythedarndestthings #kidssaythefunniestthings #poop #dogtalk

December can be a challenge! Am I right momma?? All the Holiday Magic has our little ones a little hype. So, bedtime needs to be solid. Add some sleep to the air. Adding some essential oils to a diffuser that are sleep supporting is the key! Such an easy step to add to the bedtime routine, but soooo effective. Comment “diffuser” below and I’ll message you with the oils we use nightly.

Calling all plant mommas….raise your hand if you would like to be gifted a plant? Yea, me too! Here is what I did: - pink pot (thrifted) - Rocks (backyard) - Soil (Lowes) - Propagated plants (homegrown) - Ribbon (Michael’s) - Bamboo skewer (Kroger) Have you been gifted a plant before? If so what kind?? Tell me in the comments!

Hostess Gift Idea: super simple but they will love it!Here is what I did: - plush blanket (Target) - Room spray (homemade) - Black & white ribbon (Hobby Lobby) - Star tinsel (Dollar Tree) Save this idea for later!

Gift Baskets: love this when you have a bunch of items to gift. BUT HAVE A THEME!! Pick a theme to make your basket make sense! Here is what I did: ⛄️Hot Cocoa Theme - basket (thrifted) - Santa mug (Target) - Milano Mint Cookies (Target) - Hot coco mix (homemade) - Glass clamp jar (thrifted) - To-go cups (TJ Maxx) - Green Velevt Ribbon (Hobby Lobby) - White crinkle paper (Hobby Lobby) Comment you favorite things to give in a gift basket.

Gifting treats and food?! Here is what I did: - Christmas Tree Bowls (thrifted) - Raw nuts (local store) - Treat Bag (Craft store) - Ribbon (TJMaxx) Save this for idea for later and follow for more ideas!!

Wrapping multiple small gifts??? Here is what I did: - small tree bowl (thrifted) - Crinkle paper (Michael’s) - Bracelets (homemade) - Perfume roller (Young Living) Save this as a reminder of how to wrap small gifts!

Simple Gift Idea!!! Here is what I did: - mini cutting board (from @target) - Greenery sprig (from a real tree 🌲) - Dark Chocolate Bar (Hu bar from grocery store) - Cheese board utensils (from @target) - Baker’s twine (from Hobby Lobby) - Mini Wreath (home made ❤️) This is an easy and affordable way to show your love! Tip: add a gift card to this and you have a really generous gift! Save this idea for later!

AN EASY & QUICK GIFT (That someone will actually love!) 🤩 Maybe it’s a teacher, hostess, or co-worker but we al have people we want to show love to this holiday season. 🎄 What I included here: - Christmas tree board (Target dollar spot!) - Holiday themed kitchen towel (Homegoods) - Thieves Household Cleaner (Young Living) - White dipped bamboo untenable (Homegoods) - Ribbon (TJ Maxx) Follow for more gift ideas!!

What have you been doing this Small Business Saturday? I’ve been to get the free tree scraps and a poinsettia in town. 🎄 And helping people from my phone get things they want and need for their homes.📱 I love my small business. Thank you for supporting me dear ones! 🥰 Through the end of November I have two offers: 1. $25 back on any starter bundle. 🤩 OR 2. Get a free diffuser & glass spray bottle from me when you spend 100 PV on anything at Young Living. 👏👏👏 The Young Living Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale ends Monday night. It has so many items still on sale that if you’ve been eyeing anything now is the time to buy. Message me for a direct link to shop, or to answer any questions. Love you all ❤️ Julie

NEW CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS FOR LESS THAN $2 Want a fun way to refresh the tree! Grab any color balloons and put them right over those cheap inexpensive ball ornaments. Let me know if you try it!! Follow for more tips! #christmasdecor #christmasonabudget #christmastree #christmasornaments

It’s the best week of the year to take a peek at how your life can be less toxic, more plant based, and a whole lot better smelling!! You have been patient, and I’m here to announce 📣 the Young Living Black Friday Sale is here!!! 🎉 Oils are up to 65% off, diffusers are on sale, accessories, supplements and Thieves Cleaner are all discounted too! If you aren’t sure the best way to get started There is the best bundle for you to start with. It includes all of the best oils and a Thieves Household Cleaner concentrate to boot! Friend, I will send you a beautiful white ceramic diffuser and a glass spray bottle for your cleaner as my thank you for letting me help you get started. I got you!! Bonus: order by 12:00 am tonight (11/21) and I will include my favorite oil for the season - Christmas Spirit for free! Find the link in my bio or message me for more info. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 & Merry Christmas 🎄 Dear Ones! ❤️ Julie

What’s the deal with essential oils? Let’s break it down: -they are oils from plants -use them to support health issues and replace toxins in your home -you can inhale, digest, and apply them topically. 🙌 There is a whole world to essential oils but this is the basics and ANYONE can use them! Leave your name in the comments if you’d like to understand essential oils more. I’ll be here to help friend. 👍

Is anyone really mad about it?? 😆 I love having my Christmas decor up on Thanksgiving day. Feels right that we celebrate all we are thankful for in the middle of celebrating Jesus - since he is the giver all the good in our life! Tell me what you’d like to thank Jesus for in the comments!

HOW TO USE A DIFFUSER WITH ESSENTIAL OILS 1. Remove top and add essential oils. 2. Add water to the fill line. 3. Replace top and turn on. Such an easy way to swap out candles, room sprays, and wall plug-ins. Comment Oils below if you’d like to know my favorite oils to put in my diffuser. #essentailoils #diffusers #nontoxicliving #plantbased #cleanhomehappyhome

Want someone to know you are dreaming of this beautiful diffuser? Share this reel with them and let me help them get that under the tree this year! #christmasgiftidea #healthygifts #youngliving

Hi, it’s me Julie. Yes I have something in my nose. 4 years go if you had told me I would be putting a small rubber ring infused with essential oils in my nose to help with headaches I would have said, “ok, tell me more.” 😆 But, 5 years - 10 years ago. I’d would’ve said, “no way!” Funny how life takes you places and changes what you’re open to. Four years ago I had a recently had a stroke out of no where and was willing to try things I had written off before. So here I am, with an oil ring in my nose to help with a headache. Ha! Go figure!! So, I say, let’s all take what life hands us and learn and do better. Isn’t that what life is all of us learning and growing? What is something you do now that your younger self would be surprised about????

PART SIX of THRIFT STORE HOLIDAY: it’s the time of year that thrift stores will put out holiday items. This means look for Christmas ribbon, boxes, tins, and Christmas Books. What have you found for the holidays at a thrift store?? #thriftstorefinds #thriftingfinds #thrifthaul #holidaysonabudget

Isn’t it so hard to not care though!? But let’s not forget that God has you in certain places, in relationships with certain people, and responsible for certain things that no one else on the planet does! So be encouraged to be obedient to what God is calling you to do! Do the weird, scary, abnormal thing! Cheering you on!! Even though you don’t need my approval! 😉😂 Share this if you agree!!

PART FIVE of Thrift Store Holiday. Let’s chat greenery. If you are willing to work with it and add your own style with pics, ribbon, lights, etc. you can have a beautiful holiday home. Put and older tree or wreath outside on the porch or to hang on your windows. It’s out there, go look! Hope this helps you find what you need to make your home festive for less. #thrifthaul #thriftstorefind #thriftingfinds #holidaysonabudget

PART FOUR THRIFT STORE HOLIDAY: Look for linens, placemats, and those cute vintage plaid blankets!! Smell them first and if it’s got smoke smells just pass on by them! But everything else can be washed and cleaned! I love cloth napkins and so I like getting those to use all year round. Here is a tip: pick white linens! They go with everything. Have you bought linens at a thrift store before?? Follow and like for more tips! #thriftingfinds #thriftstorefind #holidayhacks #holidaysonabudget

PART THREE THRIFT STORE HOLIDAY: lights! Find strong lights and battery operated candles. Find an outlet and plug those suckers in! Most stores will let you do this. If you want to try battery operated candles go for it. You can always bring a few batteries and try them in the store before you buy. Like and Follow for more tips for finding your Holiday items at thrift stores! #thriftingfinds #thrifthaul #thriftstoreholiday

PART 2 of Thrift Store Holiday. Grab the dishes you need to serve well this season. I like to gift leftovers or meals in dishes from thrift store because they hold up better and are not that much more money. From pie plates, stemware, casserole dishes, and serving platters go look at a thrift store for what you need. Tip: chose white and it will go with anything, even if it’s not the same brand. Like and follow for more tips on making the Holidays great with Thrift store finds.

PART 1 of Thrift Store Holiday: Look for ornaments. They are there because people change their style to theme a lot! Make them your own by spray painting them or removing a cheap piece of greenery that’s attached! Add them to a bowl or vase with twinkle lights, but I’ve decorated my whole tree before with Thrift Store ornaments! Like & Share if you’ve found Christmas Decor at a Thrift store!! Also…follow for more tips!

Reminder: it’s your house. You can put up your Christmas tree whenever you want. Don’t let anyone tell you you’re the problem! 😂 I swear it makes me happier for the next two months…so let’s just say putting my tree up is self-care! Like if you agree!!!

Last night it rained all night. It’s what us introverts and homebodies live for! 🙌 so I set up the diffusers with a warm yellow glow and grabbed a warm drink, my blanket, and watched a chick show and cozied up! Nothing like taking advantage of what God brought us on a Friday Night! What do you do to make your home feel cozy? #ariadiffuser #youngliving #younglivingessentialoils #cozyvibes #fallvibes

What’s one thing I buy all the time at thrift stores? Glass pie plates. Yup. I’m not a fan of aluminum and foil disposable containers so I bring home glassware, stoneware, stainless steal containers instead. And when you make the @thepioneerwoman cinnamon rolls you need lots of pans. What do you like to take a new mom?? #thrifted #hospitalitylife #foodlove #makeamealshareameal #serveothers

Yay for your babies trying something new and them finding it makes them happy. Every parents dream right?! Georgia had her first season of school volleyball come to an end tonight and they closed it down with a big fat W!! We are so proud of her. She is so brave, and kind, and tall - which helps when you are playing 7th grade volleyball. (PS…Judah was not harmed in the making of this photo! ) #proudmom #volleyballmom #wecanttakenormalphotos

Time for some hubby spam on the gram…He is gentle, patient, wise, servant hearted, an amazing daddy, and the best of friend to me. Happy Birthday Jared 😘😘😘 Love you forever and ever. ✨My birthday wish for you is that @vol_football beats bama on Saturday! 🏈👏🍊 #govols #beatbama

Wanna Come over? If you’re thinking you’d like to have more of a low-tox, all natural vibe in your home you need to consider essential oils. Come over to my house this Sunday. See what they’re all about and how they fit into your home and life. Then when you go home you’ll be able to start living more low-tox. I’ve invited some friends already that have been curious about essential oils. Send me a message or leave a comment and I’ll get you my address so you can join in. (Psst: Fall is the perfect time to clear the air and toxins from your home as we spend more time indoors over the next few months.)

Little things actually do add up when it comes to non-tox living. 👉🏻start with one thing to switch out. 👉🏻make better choices when you run out of something. 👉🏻 find some trusted sources to learn from. 👉🏻remember that it’s impossible to remove every toxin in life. 😉 What’s one thing you wish you could switch out but aren’t sure what would be a better choice?? #nontoxliving #lowtox #cleanhome #doorkeeper #youngliving #plantbasedhome #plantbasedcleaning

Happy to see you fall! Let’s celebrate by taking 15% off everything at Young Living! 🍂🍂🍂🍂 Need something to make your home happy? Get fall ready and impress yourself with how crunchy/low tox you are!! 😉Out of Thieves cleaner? Need some lavender oil? Or ready to get a diffuser? Go get ready for all the fall goods and smells- No code needed when you check out. Pssst…If you get a starter bundle this weekend I am giving $25 back! So stack the sale and my cash back! 👊 The link to shop is in my bio and I’m sharing more in stories this weekend. This is for anyone that’s a new customer or wants to reactivate their account with my referral number! 🤗 Go take a look 👀 !

He is a sophomore and really really really trying not to take any of these moments for granted. Homecoming dance is tonight and he and sweet date are looking 🤩🤩🤩.

Moms know this…. Foaming hand soap last longer. When you tell your child to wash their hands they can be a little heavy handed on the soap. They can use a ridiculous amount and still miss spots. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Foaming hand soap is water based. You can just go top the soap dispenser off with water and make it stretch a few more days or weeks!🙌 This is the easiest DIY. Literally took me a minute to make.☝🏻 Change up the scent every time you refill by changing out the essential oils you choose. Have you tried making your own foaming hand soap before?? You totally should. This recipe is non toxic since it doesn’t have all the bad stuff like SLS & “fragrance.” It’s gentle on sensitive skin and it’s for sure very easy on the wallet. Tell me in the comments if your kids fly through all the hand soap? Mine for sure do! #essentialoils #diysoap #makeyourown #younglivingessentialoils #lowtoxliving

I had to quit. That old me was loving those fall candles. 🕯 New Me…ahh let’s just say I’ve gone cold turkey. I learned that they release toxins into the air and I’m all about breathing clean air. Very basic, I know, but our lungs pull in toxins and end up in our bloodstream. Then they end up in our cells. 😳 Soooo, it’s sort of important to make sure the air your breathing is clean. Ditching candles was easy. And I replaced all the fall smells I’m obsessed with by diffusing essential oils. Leave your name and I’ll send you some info on how you can use essential oils and a diffuser this fall.