doTERRA March News & Promotions

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Can you believe it’s March already? Here in Utah, we have been enjoying beautiful, warm spring days, and I’m loving it!

I’m excited to tell you about doTERRA’s specials and promotions this month. As usual, they are pretty amazing!

First up is the Deep Blue Promotion! Have you ever used Deep Blue? If not, this is your month to give it a try! Deep Blue Rub provides a comforting sensation of cooling and warmth to problem areas. Made with doTERRA’s top-selling Deep Blue essential oil blend of Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Blue Tansy, German Chamomile, Helichrysum, and Osmanthus, Deep Blue Rub is an essential addition to your bathroom cabinet and gym bag!

Earn a FREE 5 mL Deep Blue and Deep Blue Rub ($81.67 retail value) by placing ANY single 200 PV order from March 1 through March 31, 2016, at 11:59 PM MT.

We use Deep Blue at our house constantly! It’s one of my go-to products that I must have available at all times 🙂

NEW PRODUCTS

I love the idea of being able to make my Deep Blue Rub last longer. The way we go through it, it needs to last a bit longer!

And I love the addition of the larger TerraShield, with the spray nozzle! So convenient to have on hand as the weather warms up and the bugs and mosquitoes come out.

 MARCH PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

This month’s product of the month is Wild Orange. One of my very favorite and versatile oils! In order to receive the product of the month **FREE**, you must set up your LRP order to process on or before the 15th for 125 PV or higher. If you would like more information on how LRP orders work, and the major benefits of having one set up each month, click HERE

doTERRA is also offering 10% off OnGuard Cleaner Concentrate!

dōTERRA On Guard Cleaner Concentrate® is designed to be the ideal natural cleaner. It is fortified with the dōTERRA On Guard Protective Blend® and provides natural protection against certain  environmental factors while elevating the overall cleaning capability. During clean up, use **Wild Orange** to cleanse and purify counter tops, tables, and other surfaces.  Not only do they work great, but the smell of them both together is heavenly!  Say buh-bye to the smells of bleach and ammonia!  Not to mention the chemicals used in cleaners these days!

Pretty exciting March, eh? Lots of good stuff and promotions! If you have any questions on how to order the specials of the month, or just placing and order in general, PLEASE let me know! I am here to help you and support you in any way I can! You can email me @ ali.moll@hotmail.com or message me on any of my social media platforms.

I hope you have a FABULOUS March, and get to enjoy some warm spring weather! And remember:

Ali

Deep Blue Complex

Health & Fitness

DEEP BLUE COMPLEX 2

A new product highlight:

Deep Blue Polyphenol Complex provides a unique blend of extracts of Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata), along with turmeric and ginger. Indian frankincense has long been used for its soothing properties, and its use in the traditional Ayurvedic medicine of India is well established.

This supplement delivers a unique and standardized Boswellia serrata extract (not an essential oil) that has been clinically studied to promote healthy mobility and function and can provide soothing support throughout the entire body.

Like boswellia, turmeric is a centuries old traditional Ayurvedic medicine that is also part of the popular spice Indian curry. The science behind turmeric’s soothing role in overworked muscles and joints is now recognized by experts throughout the world. Ginger root has also been used for centuries throughout Asia as a traditional medicine and popular spice. Ginger was among the first spices brought to the New World and has long been Recommended for its natural soothing benefits.

If you are suffering from pain and inflammation you might want to give this a try.  I’ve been using it for a week and it has really helped with the nerve pain in my arm and neck!

For more information on this great new product, please email me:  ali.moll@hotmail.com

You can purchase the Deep Blue Complex here:  www.mydoterra.com/alim

Ali

{New from doTERRA ~ TerraGreens}

Food and Drink / Health & Fitness / Learn About Benefits of Using DoTERRA Essential Oils / Recipes

New from doTERRA

One of the new products released by doTERRA last month at convention, is their new TerraGreens Supplement Mix.  We’ve been using it at our house and love how easy it is to make healthy smoothies in the morning before work!  The taste is great!

PRIMARY BENEFITS

• Provides the body with essential nutrients
• Supports immune health
• Supports digestive health
• Supports weight management
• All natural ingredients
• GMO and gluten free
• Vegan-friendly

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Add one scoop of TerraGreens with 8 oz. of water or your favorite beverage and drink immediately.

Ali

{Essential Oil Spotlight: White Fir}

Health & Fitness / Learn About Benefits of Using DoTERRA Essential Oils

EO Spotlight: White Fir

White Fir Essential Oil

White Fir tree is a popular wood for construction because of its combination of strength, versatility, and beauty. It is also a popular choice for Christmas trees. Native Americans used White Fir as a building material and in traditional medicine, specifically to promote healthy respiratory function. Derived from the soft needles of the tree, White Fir essential oil is most noted for soothing sore muscles and joints and supporting clear breathing. Aromatically, White Fir evokes feelings of stability, energy, and empowerment. It can be stimulating to the mind while helping the body to relax.

white fir bottle

Plant Part:
Needle

Extraction Method:
Steam distillation Aromatic

Description:
Clean, crisp, woody, powdery

Main Chemical Components:
Limonene, bete pinene

Primary Benefits: 
Alleviates pain and discomfort of sore muscles and joints Supports clear breathing and respiratory function
Energizes the body and mind

Uses:

  • Apply to cold, achy muscles and joints during winter time.
  • Diffuse or apply to chest to promote clear breathing.
  • Add 1-2 drops to a hot bath to relax and breathe in White Fir’s cleansing aroma.
  • Diffuse to reduce mental fatigue at work.

If you would like further information regarding doTERRA Essential Oils, how to purchase the oils, or if you’d like to join my team, please feel free to email me at ali.moll@hotmail.com!

Have a great day!

Ali

{OnGuard Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe}

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OnGuard Pumpkin Smoothie

from the doTERRA blog (www.doterrablog.com)

Just in time for the cooler fall weather, I’ve got a great pumpkin flavored recipe for you!  Not only is this smoothie healthy for you and your family, it will also help boost your immune system which we all need this time of year!

pumpkin

Ingredients:

1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
2 frozen bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie seasoning
2-3 drops On Guard Protective Blend
1 cup ice

Directions:

Combine all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.

Note: For a garnish, add some whipped cream and pumpkin pie seasoning.

Makes 4 servings.

I hope you enjoy it!

Have a great day!

Ali

{12 Weeks Post ACDF}

Health & Fitness / Me / Zumba

WOW!  I can’t believe it’s already been twelve weeks since my ACDF Surgery in May! On the one hand it seems like it’s been longer than that, but when I look at how far I have come in a short time, it is crazy!

I mentiond that I had been in pain since last November, and it was hard to even imagine what being pain-free would feel like…..well, it feels pretty freaking FABULOUS!  Although, I’m not 100% pain-free yet, I’m pretty close!  And being able to get back to being active is the BEST part!

Postsurgery

My x-ray from my first follow up appointment with the neurosurgeon, showing the plates and screws that now reside in my neck:

Xray According to my neurosurgeon, my neck is stronger than ever now.  The part that takes time, is the fusion part, which can take up to a year to complete.  It involves making sure that my new discs (cadaver discs + my bone shavings) fust together with my spinal cord, etc.  I will be going in for follow up x-rays every few months, in fact I go in tomorrow.

I’m hoping to be released to up my exercise a bit, which includes running more.  I have been walking like crazy and slowly jogging a bit, while trying to keep my neck somewhat stable.  No hard core running yet.  I’m not able to go boating, or mountainbiking yet.  Nor am I able to play golf, go on rollercoasters, etc.  What I have been doing is “light” zumba (what is that?), yoga and walking.  Baby steps!  I’m just thrilled to be able to get those endorphines going a bit!  It makes all the difference in the world to me!

PicMonkey Collage

I’ve had such wonderful support through all of this!  My husband and daughter have been willing to go walking with me anytime I wanted and my Zumba friends all kept me and my family fed during the first few days of post surgery, as well as keeping me motivated to heal and get back to class.  And to those that have sent emails/comments/messages to keep my spirits up…THANK YOU! I am very blessed!

One day at a time!  It’s all good!

Happy Thursday friends!  We are so close to Friday and the weekend!

Have you ever had a major surgery that put you out for weeks/months?

What is your favorite way to get fit in the summer months?

For me it’s Zumba for sure!

 

Ali

{12 weeks post ACDF Surgery}

Health & Fitness / Me / Zumba

WOW!  I can't believe it's already been twelve weeks since my ACDF Surgery in May! On the one hand it seems like it's been longer than that, but when I look at how far I have come in a short time, it is crazy!

I mentiond that I had been in pain since last November, and it was hard to even imagine what being pain-free would feel like…..well, it feels pretty freaking FABULOUS!  Although, I'm not 100% pain-free yet, I'm pretty close!  And being able to get back to being active is the BEST part!

Postsurgery

My x-ray from my first follow up appointment with the neurosurgeon, showing the plates and screws that now reside in my neck:

Xray
According to my neurosurgeon, my neck is stronger than ever now.  The part that takes time, is the fusion part, which can take up to a year to complete.  It involves making sure that my new discs (cadaver discs + my bone shavings) fust together with my spinal cord, etc.  I will be going in for follow up x-rays every few months, in fact I go in tomorrow.

I'm hoping to be released to up my exercise a bit, which includes running more.  I have been walking like crazy and slowly jogging a bit, while trying to keep my neck somewhat stable.  No hard core running yet.  I'm not able to go boating, or mountainbiking yet.  Nor am I able to play golf, go on rollercoasters, etc.  What I have been doing is "light" zumba (what is that?), yoga and walking.  Baby steps!  I'm just thrilled to be able to get those endorphines going a bit!  It makes all the difference in the world to me!

PicMonkey Collage
I've had such wonderful support through all of this!  My husband and daughter have been willing to go walking with me anytime I wanted and my Zumba friends all kept me and my family fed during the first few days of post surgery, as well as keeping me motivated to heal and get back to class.  And to those that have sent emails/comments/messages to keep my spirits up…THANK YOU! I am very blessed!

One day at a time!  It's all good!

Happy Thursday friends!  We are so close to Friday and the weekend!

 

Have you ever had a major surgery that put you out for weeks/months?

What is your favorite way to get fit in the summer months?

For me it's Zumba for sure!

 

 

 

 

Ali

{Detour Protein Bars}

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Hey all!  Happy Tuesday! 

A few weeks ago, Detour Protein Bars sent me some of their new Lower Sugar Neopolitan Protein Bars to try out.  I am super picky about the protein bars that I eat, I like them to have great flavor (not too bland and blah), but not too many calories and sugar either.  These really fit the bill!

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 This yummy bar is made with a rich milk chocolate layer sandwiched between creamy vanilla and sweet strawberry nougat. The 40 gram size has 15 grams of high quality whey protein, 170 calories and just three grams of sugar. AND they are delicious!  Love them!

Here is the nutritional information on the bars:

Nutrition Info

And a little information about Detour:

About Detour
Detour Collage

The bar was really filling, and the perfect snack after a workout, or in the afternoon at work to get me through the rest of the day!  I love that I don't have to worry about eating something so full of sugar, that I will get a sugar high, and then crash a short while later!  

I was given a box of Detour’s lower sugar protein bars free of charge but the thoughts and opinions are all my own.

Have you ever tried Detour Protein Bars?  

If so, have you tried their new Lower Sugar Protein Bars?  I'd love to hear what you think!

Have a great day!

Ali

{A Weekend Away}

Family / Food and Drink / Health & Fitness / Me / Travel / Utah / Vacation & Travel

Hello Friends!  I can't believe we have already finished our second week of July!  The summer is flying by and I can't seem to catch up!!  I hope you had a FABULOUS Fourth of July holiday last week!

I had plans to get several items checked off my 2013 Summer Bucket List over the holiday weekend, and manged to get them done! One of the items on my bucket list was to plan a weekend away.  With the 4th falling on a Thursday this year, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to take a long weekend and get away! 

I had such a fabulous time at The Canyons in May when I was there for the Blend Retreat, that I decided to book a room for the weekend in Park City.  I found a great rate on a room at the Sundial Lodge, and it was beautiful!  Our room was on the top floor and had french doors that opened out on to a nice balacony with a gorgeous view of the whole resort:

Resort View
Gorgeous, right?

After checking in to the lodge, we hit up the mini golf course right at the base of the mountain with Madison and George.

 Mini Golf

It was a lot of FUN, but HOT! HOT! HOT!

The next morning Carl and I were up for a nice hike!  We hit up the Ambush Trail and had a great time!  It was so pretty and the hike was a mixture of full sun and shade, so it wasn't too hot. We did have to share the trail with mountain bikers, which was a bit sketchy at tiimes, but all good!

Ambush Trail

Discover New Hikes:  CHECK!

After relaxing in the room for a bit and a quick shower, it was time to head to the dog park!  My Mom and Brother Kevin brought up our dog Chloe, and my other Brother's dog Cooper for a visit.  They are dog sitting, and since it has been so HOT in the valley, we thought the dogs might like to enjoy the cooler temps in the canyons.  They had a great time!  Playing in the water, chasing tennis balls, other dogs, and each other!

Dogs
Aren't they cuties?  Despite the huge size difference, these two are the best of friends :)  We all shared a pizza from Drafts on the lawn later that night, and just enjoyed the scenery and company. 

The next morning I was ready to check off another item from the 2013 Summer Bucket List!  Rent Bikes!

We went on a 14 mile bike ride, which included a ride in to downtown Park City, a pit stop at Starbucks (duh!) and ride back over toward the dog park.  There are so many great paved biked trails all around Park City.  I could have biked all day, if my legs hadn't been screaming at me.  Oh and my neck…which took a little bit of jarring, despite being on paved trails. We had such a great time that Carl and I are looking in to purchasing bikes sometime soon!  So much fun!

Starbucks Bikes

Bike Ride

Rent Bikes: CHECK!

The morning had beed really overcast, which was nice since it was still hot.  It was perfect weather to ride bikes, but not so great to sit by the pool! GRRRRR.  We ate lunch in our room, thanks to stopping for some groceries (Trader Joe's) on the way up the canyon.  We grabbed lots of healthy snacks and some salads, so we woulndn't have to pay an arm and a leg for lunches.  It was nice to know we had some healthy choices right at our finger tips!  Love when rooms have mini-kitchens!  The clouds cleared and we were able to spend a few relaxing hours at the pool.  Yea!

But soon enough the clouds rolled in again.  Carl enjoyed a book on the balcony, while I watched the storm move in:
Carl reading

Thunderstorms

Pretty soon it was a down pour!  I loved keeping the doors open to listen to the rain and thunder!  Summer thunderstorms are one of my favorites!

Dinner that night was at Lorenzo's in Park City.  The food was okay, but the homemade tortilla chips were FABULOUS!  I mean super FABULOUS!  It was like they were twice fried or something?!?!?!  And the salsa bar was great too.  I could have dined on chips and salsa alone, and been a happy girl!

We went back to the lodge for movies and more rain, thunder and lightening! 

View

I was so sad to see our trip come to and end the next morning.  We had such a great time at The Canyons!  I can't wait to do it again!  Next time I hope to be able to do the Zip Line Course and Mountain Bike on actual dirt trails!  My neck just isn't healed enough yet to try them this time!

Before heading down the canyon to grab our puppy Chloe, we stopped in for breakfast at Good Times Bistro.  I LOVE eating outside during the summer!  Even if it is on our own patio in the backyard!  So any chance I get to eat outside, I take it!

Carl chose the Belgium Waffle, and I had the Egg Scramble with onion, mushroom and avocado!  It was sooo good! 

Breakfast

Dine Al Fresco:  CHECK!

All in all, it was a FABULOUS holiday weekend, and I can't to do it again!

Weekend Away:  CHECK!

How was your holiday and weekend?  What did you do?  Do you have anything planned this weekend?  I'd love to hear about it! 

TGIF!

Ali

{The Laughing Cow}

Food and Drink / Health & Fitness / Products / Recipes

Hello, hello!   Happy Monday! 

A few weeks ago (in May actually) I had the opportunity to attend the Blend Retreat and it was sooooo  much fun!  I think I mentioned that at the closing raffle, I had won the entire Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread line from The Laughing Cow :

Laughing Cow

I'm not gonna I was pretty stoked!  Within days, this arrived at my house:

{The Laughing Cow}

FABULOUS, right?

All the flavors are great, but so far my faves are the Garden Vegetable and the Cinnamon Cream!  Sooo good!  Love them on toast!  But, there are so many other ways you can use them!  Here are some links to some great recipes, using The Laughing Cow products:

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So many great recipes using The Laughing Cow Cheeses!! Go HERE for even more recipes!  I can't wait to try some of them! 

Have you ever tried The Laughing Cow Cheeses?  If so, what is your favorite?

 

Ali