Bite Me Not - 30% OFF and Spraying Milk!!!

Hello All!

It's July and it is hot here in California so I have been spending a lot of time in my pool and working in the garden during the mornings when it is cooler.  I love my garden and I enjoy watching all the bees buzzing from flower to flower to pollinate all of my plants. I am glad they stay away from me and I am glad I have my Bite Me Not for all of my other outdoor adventures.  In a few weeks, my husband and I will go on a backpacking trip and I will have my Bite Me Not Bug Spray in the pocket of my backpack ready to spray!  I love this stuff and love the citrus scent knowing that I am enjoying the outdoors and the insects are not enjoying me.  Since I have mine already, I wanted you to have some Bite Me Not Bug Spray too, so I am offering 30% off the 8 oz. Bite Me Not.  Click here and use the discount code BITEMENOT when you go to check out, but do it before July 25th when the sale ends.

If you need other reasons to order now besides the 30% off, here are some that have convinced me! 

1.  Bite Me Not is ALL NATURAL and made with essential oils like lemon, rosemary and eucalyptus that naturally repel insects.  Safe for you.  Safe for your kiddos!

2. Other name brand bug repellents can be loaded with harmful chemicals.  Did you know it only takes 26 seconds for chemicals to enter your bloodstream and they can stay in your body for years.  No thanks!  

3.  You want to smell nice and not repel your friends and family.  Spraying on essential oils smells better than the non natural brand of insect repellent.  

4.  Lastly, because you are worth natural and your skin loves natural.  I believe I really do deserve natural...and I believe you do too!

Click here to order your Bite Me Not Bug Spray and read on for a hilarious story of our trip back east of spraying milk and a little insight into what else I love to do! 

Glad you made it to the Blog!  

Don't forget to Click here to order your Bite Me Not Bug Spray and enjoy the blog.

So my hubby and I just got back from a trip back east helping a friend build a deck.  It was a lot of fun since our friends have four year old fraternal twin boys and a 4 month old baby.   One of my funny highlights was going for a ride in the the side-by-side to the dairy farm and filling our milk jugs with fresh milk from the parlor.  It was a beautiful little ride with a view of farmland and corn growing in the fields. The farm had about 200 milking cows and some baby calfs.  We were fortunate to stop in during the milking time so we could actually pet the cows and see how they were milked.  While we were in the milking room one of the curious little twins pushed a button that wasn't meant to be pushed...and wa la..milk came spraying out of a pipe in a 360 degree direction.  Luckily the hired help was quick to get the milk stopped but we were all soaked with milk from head to toe.  I thought it was hilarious as milk dripped from my hair and the stickiness set in.   Needless to say, we went back home for showers and came back to fill the milk jug!  Some of my other highlights were getting ice cream at The Creamy with a line of cars backed up for blocks waiting to get in on all of the deliciousness!  I also enjoyed the big green lawns every house had, fields and fields of farmland and riding four wheelers in the woods.  It was a great little vacation!!

Now we are back home and I've been busy catching up with the garden.  My oh my....did it ever grow while we were gone and I no longer have rows to walk down so I tip toe through them being careful not to step on a cucumber and squash it!  This is the first year that I seem to be growing cantaloupe and musk melon successfully.  I can't wait to eat this fresh from the garden.  With all of my cucumbers,  I have canned dill pickles, bread & butter pickles and dill relish!   I've also been busy giving away squash, zucchini and cucumbers to friends and neighbors since I have far more than I can use.  If you live near by, come on by and grab some!  

Ahhhh, my heart is content....I absolutely love growing my own food and canning it.  Such a sense of accomplishment and reward.  I also love making soap and all my other products for you to enjoy and benefit from.  I would love to know what product you absolutely love.  Write me and let me know!

Many blessing to all of you and may you have peace and joy in your lives!  

Until next time and don't forget to order your 8 oz. Bite Me Not!  Offer expires July 25th!

Blessings,

Debbie, The Essential Olive

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Why Soap? Why Anti-Aging Cream?

 

Why Soap?

Because I love homemade.  

Because I love natural.

Because I love simple.

Because I love creating.

This is me...well part of me and this is why I have been making soap and adding other homemade and natural products for the past 20 years.  I also like to create and you need Soap, a simple basic need.  You also need Natural Deodorant and you need to take a bath and enjoy our Lavender Bath Bombs.  Men, you need to shave and keep the outdoor adventure bugs away.  Women, you need some moisturizers because you love soft skin and you also love a beautiful face, so you need Anti-Aging Creme. Yes, you have simple basic needs to live each day naturally and I have created a simple natural solution for you which I put all into my business, The Essential Olive.           

Why my Anti-Aging Creme?

1.  It is all Natural.  It has 4 simple base ingredients plus 2 essential oils for scent.

2.  It has zero harsh chemicals. 

So that is it!  Simple.  Natural.  Homemade.  I created it for you (and me).

You might wonder how can I create anything so wonderful and so good for you with only 4 base ingredients.  Easy...you use some of the best ingredients like Uccuba Butter, Shea Butter, Camelila Seed Oil and Argan Oil. You also don't add ingredients that are harsh and ingredients with words that you can't pronounce or don't know what they are.  You do want to know what you are putting on you skin so below are the ingredients and the benefits of them.

Ucuuba Butter is made from the seeds of the ucuuba plant which is native to South America. It has high amounts of Vitamin A and C.  Vitamin C helps to reverse DNA damage and Vitamin A is often used in quality skincare products to treat acne, fine lines and other signs of aging.  

Argan Oil is derived from the kernels of the Argan tree that is found in Morocco. Argan Oil is a super moisturizer and is rich in Vitamin E and Vitamin A along with antioxidants which help to tone and hydrate the skin.  

Camelila Seed Oil is rich in omega 6 fatty acids as well as antioxidants.

Shea Butter comes from the African Shea tree.  This rich butter will soothe the skin and has a high amount of Vitamin E which is great for anti-aging and because of the high fatty acid content, it will nourish the skin and fight off anti-aging to keep you looking your best, naturally.  

And did you know....

1. You are naturally getting older each moment.  We can't stop this and our skin just involuntarily loses its elasticity.  Our epidermal (outermost skin layer) becomes thinner and becomes prone to damage along with increasing wrinkles and sagging. 

2. After the age of 25, we start to lose collagen, gradually.  We lose about 1% each year.  

3. As a woman, you can lose up to 30% of your collagen in the first 5 years of menopause.  

4. If this is the case, then what are you doing (or going to do) to supplement this loss as you mature?

So now you know. So now you can do something about it before it gets too out of control.  I'm all about being proactive...it is easier than having to fix something you know is going to break later on, so ladies, let's get started with the skin care routine.  

1.  Wash your face morning and evening with soap from The Essential Olive which is a perfect cleanser and superior moisturizer.  If you like a little exfoliation in your soap, try the Oatmeal with real oatmeal, the Lemon & Clove with Poppyseeds or try the Felted Soap made with real wool and felted onto a bar of soap.

2.  Facial Toner - spray on to tone that face and keep wrinkles at bay.  Let dry and then apply anti-aging cream.  

3.  Anti-Aging Cream - I use this as my moisturizer before my make-up and as my night cream to help my skin repair itself from any damage I have had throughout the day like the sun or wind.  

So it is as easy as 1-2-3 and it only takes about 3 minutes.  Click here or on the link below to watch the video of my daily facial routine and enjoy!  Let me know if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help!  

Facial Routine with Debbie at The Essential Olive

If you want to enjoy some of this amazing Anti-Aging Cream and get a free 2 oz. Facial Toner with your purchase,  just place the Facial Toner in your basket, use the discount code FREECLEAN and the discount will be taken off in the order summary of the check out page.  Offer expires June 1st at midnight!

Also, I would love to hear back from you with a testimony of how you have experienced using one of The Essential Olives products.  Testimonies encourage me and let me know that what is am doing is making a difference in your life whether making it easier, simpler or both!  

And just a few more sidetones...

1. Thanks for supporting my clean habit and helping me support iReachAfrica!  

2. I will be out of the shipping office from June 13 - June 24 so if you place an order, please know that it will be shipped out on June 25th.  I'll be off visiting some friends who just had a baby!  :)

Enjoy!

Debbie

The Essential Olive

Spring is growing!

 Hello Everyone!  

I hope this beautiful SPRING finds you well and enjoying life!  

It is a beautiful Spring here in California and I have been busy with expanding my garden and my hubby building a new fence and gate!  Ya Hoo!  I've got my corn, potatoes, peas, beans, cabbage, carrots, onions squash and a few other things all planted and I am starting to see some green pop up!  I can't wait...I just love watching my garden grow.  

I am also springing into my website with a new logo and photos!  It's looking great but when you hop on there, just know it isn't quite done yet!  

Now that the flowers and gardens have sprung, May will be here soon and we will be celebrating Mothers Day on Sunday, May 9th so you still have time to order online or pickup your Mother's Day gift from The Essential Olive.   To CELEBRATE, The Essential Olive is offering you 15% off any order over $25.  Just type in the discount code of MAMASPECIAL to get your 15% off before May 16th and click on the links for some great ideas for Mom.  Gift Sets or the NEW Anti-Aging Cream!  

To all you Mom's, I wish you a happy day as you celebrate the life that birthed you into this world, the life you live and and the lives you have given birth to!  What a beautiful journey being a Mother is.

Next time you hear from me, we are going to talk about my new All Natural Anti-Aging Cream and what makes it soooo good and what else is going on in my life!  

See you then!

Debbie

The Essential Olive

Roses & Rust Winner

Hello from Debbie at The Essential Olive!  It was all so great to see you at Roses and Rust and THANK YOU for your purchase.  Thank you for supporting what I love to do and do it naturally.    

I also wanted to congratulate Rose our winner of the $10 off coupon drawing.  Rose, I sent you and email with the details on how to claim your $10.  For the rest of you who put your names in the drawing, I would like to offer you a 10% discount off of your next order. 

If you prefer to order online at The Essential Olive , use the discount code WELCOMER&R when you checkout to receive your 10% off.  If you are local and would like to arrange a pick up (and save on shipping) for your order with your 10% off, please just check out The Essential Olive website and email your order to me at theessentialolive@gmail.com and we can set up the payment and pick up arrangements.  The coupon is effective for the entire month of May so take advantage of it for Mother's Day as well!  

Also, here is a little bonus for friends, co-workers or family members -  if they have never purchased from The Essential Olive, you are more than welcome to let them use the code too!  

Lastly, if you don't want to be on the email list to receive updates and specials from The Essential Olive, please let me know and I will gladly remove you from the list.

Happy Shopping and thanks again for your purchase.  I hope you are all enjoying your products and looking forward to hearing from you soon!!!

Debbie, The Essential Olive

Hello Everyone and Happy May!

I hope you are all doing well and I hope your extra time at home as been good in many ways that you never thought it could of been before.

I have been enjoying this season as I sit on my back porch with my work computer and a view of my beautiful backyard in full spring....I love the green!  I have been busy pulling weeds, planting a garden and my husband who cannot work right now, is remodeling one of our bathrooms.  My husband and I have also been taking advantage of the beautiful weather with hiking, biking and Dutch Oven cooking over a fire.  He is the best cook and makes chicken stew, pizza and sourdough cinnamon rolls!  He cooks and even cleans his pots!  (Spoiled wife!) This different season we are all experiencing has definitely created a slower paced life....which reminds me of how simple life can be.

Even though it has already been 6+ weeks at home, it has still flown by.  With May turning that corner in a few days, Mother's Day is almost here and The Essential Olive has some great gift ideas that are perfect for Mom!  My definition of perfect means no dusting, it's consumable and kills germs, it cleans and it smells really good. And if you guessed I was talking about SOAP...you're absolutely right!

Soap is simple.  Basic soap from The Essential Olive is made with 5 simple ingredients....olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, lye & water.   If your wondering why I chose olive oil, simply put, it's because it is an excellent moisturizer.  Palm oil makes your soap have longevity so it lasts way longer in the shower.  Lastly, coconut oil gives you a rich and creamy lather.  I use a loofa when I shower and I love all the lather it creates...it makes me feel so pampered since us Mamas need pampering!

So for Mother's Day, you can check out our gift sets by clicking here and choose from Lavender, Sandalwood, Coconut and Honey Almond.  If you want something different, feel free to choose your own products and scents. If you don't see what you want, just ask...I just might be able to whip it up for you!  And while your looking around at all the great products...be sure to stock up on natural deodorant and enjoy the SALE until the end of May.

Well ladies, I hope you have found the good in this craziness lately.  If it has been hard emotionally, your tired of being home or money has been tight, I pray for peace and hope for you along with provision.

Blessings to you and your family from my family and The Essential Olive

Debbie
The Essential Olive

Soap Health

Happy March 2020!

I pray that you are all well and that you are finding peace in the midst of this crazy time in our world.  I offer you hope and joy today and to look for the good that we will see from this point in history…like families being able to spend more time together, extra time for people to rest and watch a movie, read a book, going through photos and having a good laugh from memories. Maybe even making a few phone calls to someone you haven’t talked to in a long time. You could even be inspired.  Did you know that when “the Great Plague of London was happening in 1665, Cambridge University shut down and Isaac Newton was forced to stay home. During this time, he invented calculus, parts of optic theory and allegedly, while sitting in his garden, he saw an apple fall from a tree that inspired his understanding of gravity and the laws of motion.” Wow! Imagine and think about what you could do during this time?  

So lets talk soap….Right now there are tons of articles on how soap washing is the best way to keep germs, bacteria and viruses away.  I have been reading how effective soap really is at killing germs, bacteria and viruses that our skin comes in contact with on a daily basis.  In my research, I discovered that there are thousands of these nasty things that we come into contact with every day.  For instance, your phone is covered in germs and has 25,127 bacteria per square inch which makes it one of the dirtiest items you touch.  Yikes!

When we say the word "soap", we think of clean, sudsy and a great scent!  These words are spot on but one thing we can now think about soap is that when soap is diluted in water, it is strong enough to rupture and kill many types of viruses & bacteria, which include the coronavirus.  Soap is the most effective product to use and hand sanitizers are great to use when soap isn't around, but hand sanitizers are not as reliable as good ole soap.  And with so many of us having a staycation, we all should be able to use soap. 

For a simple explanation of what is going on with soap and how they kill viruses, I've added two pictures down below (because pictures always help me understand more clearly). We can see that the little tails on the soap molecules are made to avoid water but bond with oil and fat...which is what is surrounded by the coronavirus.  These tails act like crowbars and wedge their way into the virus and destabilize it.  The virus membrane then ruptures and is surrounded by water which kills the bacteria and destroys the virus. Yeah!!!  So by washing your hands with soap for 20 seconds, you then destroy the virus and wash it away.  

                   

                   

It is so amazing how the discovery of soap was made and how it works for us. It is also amazing how our bodies were created and can fight off germs, bacteria & viruses that we come in contact with. Unfortunately, sometimes our immune systems do get weak and we do get sick. Having good hygiene, drinking plenty of good fluids, eating the right foods and having a good mental attitude all contribute to how healthy you will be.  

My diet of other proactive healthy choices also includes taking elderberry syrup and my other homemade concoction of garlic, cayenne powder, ginger, ACV and other healthy ingredients. (I'll tell you more about these in another blog).  I also trust God, love, forgive and use soap!  

Soap…do you have some?  If not, get online and order yours today from The Essential Olive. Our soaps are handcrafted and made with organic olive, palm and coconut oils for a rich, creamy soap that gives you a ton of lather.  It’s great for washing your skin, shaving and even washing your hair.  I look forward to your next order and want to offer you 10% off any order of $35.00 or more.  Just type in SOAPHEALTH in the discount code box to get your savings before April 30, 2020.  

So until next time, scrub those hands for 20 seconds or more…your health and the health of others is in your hands!  Click here to order now. 

Blessings and peace to you and your family.  Have hope because we will get through this!  

Debbie

The Essential Olive

Hello & Merry Christmas to each of you!

I hope you are set for the holidays and ready to have some fun with friends and family, eat some really good food and get some time to just sit and enjoy life!

Thank you for supporting The Essential Olive and I trust you have enjoyed your products, whether it was some Natural Deodorant, Soap, Essential Oil Roll Ons or some Lip Balm!

By supporting The Essential Olive, you have also supported a few schools in some small villages in Mozambique, Africa.  Back in 2009, Julie Miller, started a preschool under a mango tree with just a few children and now there are three schools!  These schools have not only given children an education but a hope to provide for the next generation as well as jobs for the local community.  So thank you for making a difference!

Coming up for 2020....I'll be introducing Whipped Body Butter...it's the best...it's silk soft to the touch and doesn't feel greasy when putting it on!   You're gonna love it so watch for it on The Essential Olive website in January!

As a thank you, I want to extend free shipping for the month of January on orders of $35 and over.  Please use coupon code FREESHIPPING.

Lastly, I pray that this New Year 2020 will bring you a ton of happiness, health and a year of new adventures and learning!

Merry Christmas and have the best New Year....2020!

Debbie
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Bite Me Not Bug Spray & Body Butter

Your choice or get them all!

Bite Me Not comes in a Spray or Body Butter!  If you're a camper, hiker or just sit outside in the backyard by the fire kinda person, then you will want to get your Bite Me Not!   Tried and tested by Tom and myself, we have sprayed Bite Me Not on our skin and clothing....sat outside at the patio table under the oak tree and waited...and waited...and then some came.  Buzz....Buzz...but no landing on us.  Tried it on our camping trips as well...same process...hmmmm...this stuff works so let's put it on the market!

The Spray is great for clothing and the Body Butter is great for face or any other exposed skin.  Since  it is made with Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Aloe Butter, Jojoba Oil and other good stuff, its a great moisturizer too!  As for the Essential Oils, you will find it has a combination scent of Lavender, Citronella, Clove, Eucalyptus and other great smells that bugs hate!    So click here and order yours now.  Save $$$$ and get the special deal of a 8 oz Spray, 2 oz Spray and a Body Butter before Sunday, July 16th!

Female Peace and Molasses!

HELLO!  HELLO!

Life is good and so full of goodness!  I hope all of you are well.  Myself...doing great and love what I am doing....I only wish I could duplicate myself and accomplish all the things I want to do, places I want to go and see and all that I want to learn and look at Pinterest for more ideas that I don't really have time for.  Oh my, right???

So since last time...here's a quick update...January came in with rain and more rain and 50 baby chicks for some new laying hens that have just started laying...getting 38 eggs a day now!  February we celebrated my husbands 50th birthday with him summiting Mt. Shasta last weekend...something that has been on his bucket list.  March, I was able to plant my garden that is producing lots of beans, peas and lettuce.  April...it was still raining but attendees still showed up to buy Soaps, Bath Fizzies, Sea Salt Scrubs and Lip Balm at the Roses & Rust Vintage Fair.  April concluded with Senior Prom for my youngest and his beautiful girlfriend.  May can running in and out with graduation festivities and family fun on the lake.  June has been filled up with camping trips, Lake Tahoe and some rafting to come.  (See photos)

As for The Essential Olive, the one thing I have been really testing lately is my Female Peace Roll On.  I am at that age where the "change" is happening and with some minor cramping, I have been using my Female Peace.  I find that within about 20 minutes, my cramping has decreased...this I love!  Female Peace is a Synergy Blend designed to ease the discomfort and imbalances of PMS, peri-menopause and menopause and it promotes a sense of well being. It contains the essential oils Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Palmarosa, Rose and Sandalwood.  (At the end of the blog is a list of what these essential oils do.)  And with peri-menopause, we all know that our periods can become obnoxiously heavy as I have experienced.  Because of this,  I felt like needed to replenish my body with some iron and I LOVE molasses.  It is like candy to me and so I grab my Blackstrap Molasses and take a couple spoonfuls (only 1 tsp. if you are new to this.)  I did some research on molasses as well and found out that it is not only good for iron, but also for the following.

• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Zinc
• Manganese
• Selenium
• Pantothenic Acid
• Thiamine (Vitamin B-1)
• Vitamin B-2
• Niacine (Vitamin B-3) 
• Vitamin B-6

Blackstrap molasses full of nutrients and when vitamins are taken in a food source instead of a pill, they are more likely to be assimilated into the body.  Yes!  Now me...I hate taking vitamins, so taking a spoonful of molasses, I can do that!  I just found my new vitamin!  And also here is a list of the conditions that have reportedly been helped by blackstrap molasses:

• Anemia
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
• Fibroids
• Acne
• Arthritis
• Gray Hair - Ohhhhh, I could use this too!
• Constipation
• Low Energy
• Hot Flashes - been blessed with only minor hot flashes!
• Headaches
• Anxiety
• Carpal Tunnel
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Nose Bleeds
• Weight Loss
• Sugar Cravings - I crave chocolate right before my period.  :)

If you look on this website, you can read all about Blackstrap molasses, just click here and if you need some Female Peace, click here.  Start feeling better now!  

Well hope you have all learned something today and once again enjoyed my writings!  I hope to be back soon writing about my newest BITE ME NOT bug repellent!  See you next time!

Debbie

Essential Oils in Female Peace Essential Oil Roll On

Chamomile, Roman: Muscle aches, menstrual cramps, upset stomach, muscle tension, headaches, regular cycle, nervous tension, mild depression, emotional discomfort, worry irritability, anxiety, sleeplessness, stress.
Clary Sage:  Menstrual cramps, muscle aches, muscle tension, irregular cycle, imbalance, nervous tension, mild depression, anxiety, stress, sleeplessness, emotional discomfort, lack of sense of well-being.
Geranium:  Muscle aches, poor circulation, imbalance, mild depressions, mood swings.
Palmarosa:  Poor circulation, fatigue, irritability, stress, mild depression, mental fog.
Rose:  menstrual cramps, irregular cycle, muscle tension, milk depression, emotional imbalance, emotional discomfort, headaches, anxiety, stress low libido, sleeplessness.
Sandalwood:  Menstrual cramps, muscle tension, poor circulation, emotional discomfort, anxiety, stress, sleeplessness, low libido.

Collaboration....

Hello Everyone!

Happy 2017!!!  I hope each of you has had a moment to sit down with your cup of coffee (tea in my case) and ponder on 2016.  If you haven't, I challenge you to take some time to do this.  I think it brings clarity and causes us to be deliberate about things we can change or improve on for 2017.  Change doesn't just happen on it's own and often change requires YOU to be the catapult.  If we don't purposely challenge ourselves to grow in a positive way, then next year at this time, what will have changed?  This year I journaled and actually wrote out questions and the answers about 2016 and 2017.  My former habit is to come up with a quick answer, get back to work and not every really be deliberate about doing anything with my answers.   But...this year,  I am and have already started changing some thought patterns and "doing" the answers to my questions.  Anyway, God and I got all the questions answered together and below are some of the questions that you might want to take some time to meditate.

• What lessons have I learned in 2016?
• Who have I become in 2016?
• Who has God become for me in 2016?
• Where am I going in 2017?
• What does God want to be for me in 2017?
• What upgrades will I get in 2017 and how do I prepare for the upgrade?

I am anxious to continue the pursuit of the 2017 answers, live them out and then re-read my journal next year at this time to see my personal growth and the things God has brought me through.  

So bringing in the New Year with The Essential Olive, some of my goals are to market my Felted Soap. You ask..."what is felted soap?"  The answer is simple, its soap wrapped up in wool that is felted.   Since I have a lot soap and I have a friend that has a lot of sheep, we recently collaborated to make felted soap!  Some of the benefits of felted soap are listed below.

• they make your soap last longer
• it is a natural washcloth and exfoliator
• doesn't slip out of your hands
• the wool is anti-fungal and you can use for a cleaning scrubby after the soap is gone

What a deal...organic olive oil soap with fine rambouillet wool...a locally made product from northern California.  You can check out The Essential Olive  and Lani's Lana websites.  

Next on the list....beard oil...know any men with a beard???

Til then, smile, forgive, love and walk in who YOU are.  There is no better YOU!  

Time for Toothpaste!

Seasons...they come and they go and once again the fall season is here!  The weather has been beautiful as I sit out in my rocker lawn chair on the back porch sipping my Irish Creme Tea!  I absolutely love these moments of quiet times and expressing my thoughts.  They don't happen often enough!

We started our summer off with Tom and I celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and taking a short backpack trip in the Trinity Alps.  Our plan is to take a longer trip to either Alaska or Hawaii in the near future.  Can't wait!

The rest of our summer was mostly filled with rafting and getting ready for a big show called the Candy Dance in Genoa, NV.  Needless to say, my house was filled with aromas of all the different soaps, over 1000 yummy lip balm and boxes of sea salt scrubs, body butters and all the other products.  My soap room was literally filled to the ceiling.  The show ended up being a ton on fun and there were a ton of shoppers with wagons being pulled behind them as they purchased all kinds of goodies from all the vendors.

Now the toothpaste....

So are you wondering about my catchy title about toothpaste?  The reasoning behind this is that the Fall time is a great time to make toothpaste!  With a puzzled look on your face, you are now asking "why".  I respond with "Because Fall brings cooler weather and cooler weather means that my toothpaste doesn't melt."  I know, now you are a bit confused...toothpaste melting???  Well if you haven't guessed yet, I make my own toothpaste with coconut oil which has a melting point of 76 degrees.  Thus my house in the summer time is usually around 79 degrees...which means my toothpaste is usually a bit runny.  So I have been testing this product for a year now and I really like it.  Yes, it is different from toothpaste from the store, but it is better for you and cheaper!

So are you ready to make you own?   First, lets look at the benefits!

1.  Coconut Oil naturally contains antibacterial/antimicrobial properties because of its high lauric acid content.

2.  Baking Soda neutralizes acid loving bacteria in your mouth which is responsible for causing cavities.  Baking Soda is known for whitening teeth, removing plaque and maintaining healthy gums.

3.  Xylitol is a natural sweetener and contains cavity-fighting properties.  From my research, I have read that Xylitol gets ride of the harmful bacteria and raises the pH in your mouth.  It can also protect and remineralize teeth by repairing the deep layers of enamel.

4.  If you flavor your toothpaste with peppermint, cinnamon or citrus essential oil, all of these oils have antibacterial properties.

Now if you want all of these benefits, but don't have time to gather the ingredients and make it for yourself, The Essential Olive can help, just let me know!  Otherwise, here's the recipe!

HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE

• 5 Tablespoons Calcium Powder or Calcium Magnesium Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Baking Soda
• 3 Tablespoons Xylitol Powder– This ingredient is not completely necessary, but I like the sweetness.   (I add 4 Tablespoons)
• 3-5 Tablespoons coconut oil at room temperature
• 30+ drops of essential oil of choice: Peppermint, Cinnamon, Orange or Protection (a synergy blend, also know as Thieves Oil)

Mix all ingredients in a mini-food processor and store in jar.  Dip toothbrush in and enjoy a natural way to clean your teeth.  (If it is too runny or too thick, try adding more water or calcium to get desired thickness. ) 

Thanks for reading everyone!  Hope you enjoy the photos as well as the blog!  Till next time!

Debbie
The Essential Olive...Living

I LOVE Spring!!!!

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are excited as I am about Spring!  The flowers are blooming (tulips are my favorite with lilacs next in line), the leaves are popping out (my car is yellow from pollen...thank God I do not have allergies), my peas & potatoes are growing in the garden, wood chips for the garden are being delivered from the local tree cutting service and the pool is starting to warm up!  Oh...Spring is here!!!  I am so thankful for all these things and especially for the good winter rains we have had.  These rains have helped fill up Shasta Lake and brings healing to our dry land.

I have found that being thankful is extremely helpful in always walking with a good attitude.  If I am having a not so great day, I just start thanking God for whatever...like a clean house or a messy house too.  Messy tells me that I am busy with many projects and that I am healthy and am able to use my arms and legs and my brain.  I am thankful that I am able to wash dishes, for the sun that warms me, for my amazing kids and a great husband....my thankful list is endless!

Speaking of projects, I am always trying something new and my very latest homemade creation is keifer.  Every tried it?  It is super easy to make and is great in smoothies.  There are 36 - 56 kinds of good bacteria in homemade keifer.  You ask, "Why do we need good bacteria?"  Well good bacteria is necessary to properly digest food and to absorb nutrients.  It also plays a big role in our immunity.  For more information on good bacteria, I recommend checking out this link from Wellness Mama.

Another project with The Essential Olive includes making deodorant.  I have really cute little deodorant tubes for purchase!  I have been using my homemade deodorant for a few years now and love it!  You can find some of these deodorant tubes at Roses & Rust, April 8-9 at the Anderson Fair Grounds or email me to order yours.

I am also working on a Baby line of products which include a Baby Oil, homemade washable Baby Wipes with a Natural homemade Baby Wipe Solution and a Baby Wrap.  My Mom is a is an excellent seamstress and she has made these wipes and wraps.  These products will be launched soon!     Be watching my Facebook post when the launch comes out!

With summer quickly approaching what do you have planned?  We recently purchased a raft so that we can have some white water fun on the Trinity River this summer.  We are planning a couple of trips with friends and family.  We also have 4 kayaks so we can will have a slew of people going down the river!  So fun and can't wait!  Along with that, we have a few camping trip set up.  My husband and I will probably squeeze in an overnight backpack trip too so that I can use my new backpack!  Ya Hoo!

Well don't forget to shop local and support all those mom and pop places that bring a friendly smile to your community.  Community is huge these days...getting to know where the products you buy come from and who is making them.

Thanks for reading I'd love to hear a quick "hello" from you if you enjoyed this!

Enjoy, Be Thankful & Blessings!

Debbie
The Essential Olive

Roll-Ons for you!

Roll-On Essential Oils....Anytime & Anywhere!
If you have not yet discovered Roll-On Essential Oils, then you are going to love them!    And if you are asking what a Roll-On is, then read on my friend!  A Roll-On is simply a small glass tube with a ball on top that you can roll on your essential oils with.  They can be filled with a carrier oil and then your favorite essential oil or a synergy blend. Your next question might be what is a synergy blend.  A simple definition for “synergy” that is used in aromatherapy is the "working together of two essential oils that result in an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects."  You can get a more powerful therapeutic result when essential oils are blended together rather than when each oil is used individually.
The Essential Olive carries several Roll-Ons  I recently took a little vacation back east to visit family and brought my Roll-Ons.  They traveled well, no mixing each time I needed one, no leaking, no messes and they were great for grabbing whatever one I needed and tossing it in my pocket. At home, I have them in my purse, on the desk at work, the computer backpack and in the car.  They are durable and I have even dropped them on cement and they did not break!  I love them!  From sore muscles and headaches to those female monthly symptoms!
So where do you start?  Well let The Essential Olive help you and start by identifying what your need is and then choose the appropriate blend.  


(Below, The E3's name is the name listed in parenthesis.) 

Protect synergy blend provides a defense against infections and it supports the immune system.  (Protection)
Calming synergy blend calms and relaxes the body, mind and spirit. (Relax)
NoMigraines synergy blend is designed to help relieve the symptoms of migraine headaches.  (Migraine)
Feminine is a synergy blend eases the discomfort and imbalances of PMS, peri-menopause,menopause and promotes the sense of well-being.  (Female)
Inflammation is designed to calm overworked muscles from physical activities.  (Muscle Soothe)
Breath brings to ease congestion, reduce the risk of infection and support the immune system.  (Respiratory)
Tense synergy blend is designed to calm the mind, relax the body and promote a sense of well being.  (Stress Relief)


Sleepwell synergy blend will bring relaxation and comfort before bedtime to encourage a deep & restful sleep.  (Sleeptime) 
Lastly, to use the Roll-Ons you can simply roll them on your temple, chest, forehead,  back of neck, wrists, torso and bottom of feet.  You can also apply a small amount in the palm of your hands, cup your hands over your nose and inhale.
Have fun rolling on and don't forget The Essential Olive will be at the Bethel Bazaar, December 5th and the Mosaic Marketplace at Big League Dreams on December 5th and 6th!   To make it even better for the CHRISTMAS special, you can buy 3 Roll-Ons and get your 4th one free! 
Other tips...



Click on the word Christmas so that you can order your stocking stuffers and gifts from The Essential Olive today.  For a bigger selection shop the bazaars!  

As a reference, you can visit essentialthree.com for more information on essential oils. 
All E3 essential oils that you purchase from through The Essential Olive are discounted 20%.  If I don't have it in stock, I can order it and you will receive a 20% discount AND free shipping!  
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at theessentialolive@gmail.com (Essential oils are not sold on the website, so please email me.)and don't forget to check out my website at www.theessentialolive.com.  

Soap & Water & Tea!

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are enjoying your July!  Our family has been having a great summer and enjoying the great outdoors!  We just went rafting on the Trinity River yesterday with all the kids and 2 grandkids!  Great fun and as a Mom, I love to see my kids getting along and playing in the water together and laughing!  It makes a Mom's heart melt, right?

I also have been busy with prepping for the upcoming fairs and bazaars this fall and holiday season along with working on getting more organized in a small room with all of my soap stock, all the other products and the endless supplies.  There is only so far up that you can go!

So today I wanted to talk about laundry soap!  Of course, I make my own.  Do you?  It is a super easy process and I have been using it for years and using it in my HE machine…no problem and no more specialized expensive soap!  Ya Hoo!  I find my clothes just as clean.  I scent my laundry soap with lavender as well and then hang them out on the line to dry…oh I love this!  And yes, sometime I do dry them in the dryer if I am in a pinch!  So ya wanna know how to make your own liquid laundry soap?

Here is my recipe…just 6 super easy steps!

Step 1: Grate one bar of soap (approximately 2 cups) with cheese grater or food processor.  I use my scraps from The Essential Olive, www.theessentilolive.com.  It is a great soap and not harsh as the suggested bar is when you look up a recipe on the internet.  

Step 2: Put grated soap in a pan with 2 quarts water and gradually heat, stirring constantly until soap is completely dissolved.

Step 3: Put 4.5 gallons of really hot tap water in a 5-gallon bucket and stir in 1 cup of borax and 1 cup of Washing Soda until completely dissolved.

Step 4: Pour soap mixture from pan into 5-gallon bucket. Stir well.

Step 5: Cover and leave overnight.

Step 6: Shake or stir until smooth and pour into gallon jugs or other containers.  Add Essential Oil if preferred.  My favorite is Lavender!

Use 1/2 to 1 cup per load.

This recipe is a great way to save money on laundry soap….are you ready….it costs approximately .05 cents a load and washes about 80 loads at 1/2 cup per load.  Ya, that is what I am talking about!  I love homemade and I love saving $$$.  So where can you get soap scraps from?  Shop no more…just email The Essential Olive at theessentialolive@gmail.com and ask for the 2 cups of grated soap laundry soap for $5.00.   Or if you want to save yourself some time, you can ask for the laundry soap deal which comes with 2 cups of grated soap, 1 cup of borax and 1 cup of washing soap for $8.00.   I can ship it to you for $5.05 USPS, just add heat & water!  (Or if you are local, I will happy to meet you in town.)

I also buy a gallon of vinegar, add 10 drops of any essential oil you like (I like Lavender) and use that as my softener.  Then for my dryer, I made homemade dryer balls!  They work like a charm…again saving me $$ on dryer sheets.  I purchase my Essential Oils from www.essentialthree.com and if you order them through me, you receive a 20% discount.  (I love this company for the fact that I can talk to the owner directly with all questions and she is super friendly, helpful and full of knowledge.  They are not a MLM and they are good, honest people to work with, plus they are located in Medford.)

If you have any questions about ingredients or the laundry soap, I will be happy to answer them…just email Debbie at theessentialolive@gmail.com.



Moving on….. and if you didn't know I not only sell soap and sundries, but tea!  For the rest of July, Provence Tea is on SALE!

Provence Tea is a Rooibus tea made with Lavender, Rosehip, Elderberry, Rose flowers and Blueberries!  It is the absolute best.  I love it hot and cold.  I love my hot with some rich cream and a little sugar (or honey) and cold with milk, ice cubes and a touch of sugar.  So so so so yummy!!!!  I drink a cup almost every night before I go to bed and I feel like I do sleep so much better…even if it is a hot night, I drink my hot tea….so good, so calming and so relaxing!   You can order yours at www.theessentialolive.com

So off I go…have a great rest of July, enjoy those kids and grandkids and life…it is a beautiful life.

Quote for the day…..Every Situation I Encounter gives me the Opportunity to think Brilliantly!