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DIY Recipes

Rainy Day Bath Soak Recipe – DIY

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It’s been a rainy start to the week, so I thought I would share with you this relaxing bath salt blend….

Ingredients
  • 10 drops of Lavender Oil.
  • 8 drops of Bergamot Oil.
  • 5 drops of Clary Sage Oil.
  • 2 cups of Epsom Salt.
  • ¼ cup of Baking Soda.
  • ¼ cup of Sea Salt.
  • Dried Lavender (optional)

Directions:

  • Give the jar a good shake to mix all ingredients. Add 1/4 cup to running warm bath water in a tub and enjoy a relaxing soak in the tub.
  • Enjoy!

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Cooking with Essential Oils, DIY Recipes

🌿 DIY: Tea Time 🌿

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Some of our favorite teas have amazing benefits!

Did you know ….

🌿 Black tea supports the immune system and balances hormone levels…plus fights stress by reducing cortisol levels!

🌿 Rooibos Tea! This is one awesome RED Tea! It comes with No Caffeine, boosts immune system, eases stomach cramps and even helps with blood circulation.

🌿 Green Tea helps with WEIGHT LOSS? If you feel hungry between meals, make a cup of tea. Boosts metabolism the warmth of the tea is so satisfying.

🌿 Honeybush tea- another African tea – is absolutely delicious! Add some honey and nut milk to this tea and it’s like dessert in a cup! This tea is known to help with regulating sugar levels.

Let’s make a goal to integrate 2 of the tea recipes below for the rest of the week!

You can add these oils to water or even add a Rooibos, Honeybush or a green tea bag to these oils.

Have a great Monday!

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Diffuser Blends & Recipes

Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint Diffuser Blend (combat poor air quality)

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So in Vancouver, Canada we have had some not so great air quality due to the many fires around the Province.

I have been diffusing the following blend in our home to help combat the poor air quality. Try the following at home/work and see if it helps you. This blend is also great for seasonal allergies as well.

Diffuser Blend

  • 3 drops of lavender
  • 2 drops of lemon
  • 2 drops of peppermint

 

 

DIY Recipes

Recipe: Lavender Cupcakes

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I love that I can incorporate Essential Oils into my daily life, via baking, adding a few drops to a glass of water, cooking dinners and so much more.

Today, I am sharing with you a favourite recipe, Lavender Cupcakes with Lavender Icing.

If you try it out, I would LOVE to hear back from you if you liked the recipe or not.

Happy Baking!

Ingredients
Cupcakes
2 ¾ cups cake flour
1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¾ cup butter, softened
4 large egg whites, plus 1 whole large egg
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1–2 drops Lavender oil

Lavender Cream Cheese Icing
1 cup butter, room temperature
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
5 cups powdered sugar
1 pod’s worth of vanilla beans
1 toothpick Lavender oil

Instructions
Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Put cupcake liners into muffin tins.
  3. Mix dry ingredients on slow speed for two minutes to blend.
  4. Add the soft butter and mix until evenly crumbly.
  5. Add egg whites one at a time, then add the whole egg, beating well after each addition to begin building the structure of the cake. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with each egg addition.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk milk with vanilla and Lavender oil. Add to the batter ⅓ cup at a time. Beat one to two minutes after each addition, until fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.

Lavender Cream Cheese Icing

  1. With an electric mixer, and using the paddle attachment, not the whisk, mix the butter and cream cheese together, about three minutes on medium speed until very smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  2. Add vanilla extract and toothpick of Lavender oil and mix. Slowly add powdered sugar. Keep adding until you get desired sweetness and thickness. Taste for flavor and add more Lavender oil a toothpick full at a time to get the desired taste.
  3. Spread icing on the cooled cupcakes and refrigerate until serving.

 

 

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BOGO WEEK- July 16-20th, 2018 (too good not to share)

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I wouldn’t normally post this, but this is a week that is just too good not to share with you!!

It’s BOGO week this week, so hop on over to my facebook page to see what the daily deal is: http://www.facebook.com/CoveEssentials

These are the oils that I use DAILY for myself and for my family. They are chemical free, filler free, and just full of the pure good stuff!

Happy BOGO Week!