If you are looking for a fun and decorative way to diffuse essential oils, then you will love this DIY reed diffuser. This easy diffuser is great to have at home, in the office, at school, or anywhere you would like the aroma and benefits of essential oils.

Ingredients
¼ cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
15 drops favourite essential oils
Reed diffuser sticks

Note: You can purchase reed diffuser sticks at most craft and candle stores.

Instructions

1. Put Fractionated Coconut Oil and essential oils into glass container.
2. Add reed diffuser sticks.
3. It may take up to a day for the essential oil blend to make it’s way up the diffuser for you to smell.
   Tip: Flip each reed every two to three days for a stronger aroma.

The flavours of Spain and Italy shine in this easy and elegant sandwich. We love that this recipe maintains the complete integrity of the essential oil, as it is used in a raw application.

Marinade

3 drops dōTERRA Basil essential oil
2 tablespoons truffle oil or extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon rock salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Sandwich

4 whole roasted capsicum (either homemade or jarred)
1 large loaf ciabatta bread, halved horizontally
300g pecorino cheese at room temperature
2 cups baby rocket

Directions:

1. Add truffle oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and Basil essential oil to a small, flat-bottomed container.
2. Whisk to combine.
3. Add capsicum to the mixture and swill around in marinade until capsicums are thoroughly coated.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavours some time to develop.
5. To assemble the sandwiches, first add a layer of rocket, then a layer of pecorino, then the roasted capsicum.
6. Top with more rocket and drizzle with the marinade.
7. Top with the top half of the ciabatta and cut into individual servings.

One of the trickiest parts of building and maintaining a healthy garden is keeping pests out. Conventional insecticides contain harmful chemicals that could be dangerous to pets or family members. Luckily, essential oils contain powerful properties that can help keep your garden bug-free, the natural way. This simple DIY uses the power of Peppermint oil to ward off unwanted visitors, keeping your home and garden happy.

Ingredients

• 500mL spray bottle
• 15–20 drops Peppermint oil
• Water

Directions

• Fill a 500mL glass spray bottle with water, leaving a few centimetres of room at the top. Add 15–20 drops of Peppermint oil and shake well before each use. Apply spray to every plant in your garden, making sure to cover the stems and undersides of leaves as well. Spray again after each rainfall.
• Note: To help kill weeds, you may substitute 500mL of water for 500mL of vinegar in this DIY. If you choose to do so, do not apply directly to garden plants, and use white vinegar only. Apple cider vinegar emits a sweet smell that fruit flies love, and can make a pest problem much worse.

If you are looking for a prefect mix of spicy and citrus for your corn, you are in the right place.

Ingredients

8 ears of corn, grilled
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ½ teaspoons lemon-pepper
8 drops dōTERRA Lime oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ bunch coriander
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 lime

Instructions

1. Mix butter, lemon-pepper, lime oil, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and brush over grilled corn.
2. Top with freshly chopped coriander, Parmesan cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime.

Forget the toxic chemicals of traditional cleansers and try these do-it-yourself Natural Toilet-Cleaning Pods using Purify Refreshing Blend. Purify’s refreshing and herbal aroma will quickly replace unpleasant odours with a clean scent while eliminating tough odours in a natural, safe way.

Ingredients

• 1 cup baking soda
• ¼ cup citric acid
• 1½ tablespoon unscented castile soap
• 15 drops Purify Refreshing Blend

Instructions

1. Stir the baking soda and citric acid together until combined.
2. Slowly stir in the castile soap and Purify. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Pack the pod mixture into a mold and let dry at least four hours. If the mixture expands above the mold, firmly press back down.
4. Once dry, remove the pods from the mold and store in an airtight container.
5. To use, simply drop one into the toilet, wait until the pod stops bubbling, and scrub away!

We’ve paired this fresh and tasty salad with a zesty raspberry-lime vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Strawberry Almond Salad:
300g baby spinach
500g strawberries, cut in thick slices
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
½ cup fat free feta cheese

Raspberry Vinaigrette:
2–4 drops dōTERRA Lime oil
1 punnet fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

1. In small bowl, mash raspberries.
2. Add remaining vinaigrette ingredients and mix using wire whisk until combined.
3. Chill vinaigrette for 30 minutes.
4. Toss salad ingredients with raspberry vinaigrette.
Tip: Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for up to two weeks.

Great as a light snack or refreshing appetiser, this flavourful dip will stimulate your taste buds and leave you wanting more. There are plenty of essential oils that go into this recipe, too—five to be exact. While the fresh version of each plant would be fine to use (and is used in the case of rosemary and basil), the essential oil versions are more concentrated and can add a big flavour hit.

Ingredients

1–5 cloves garlic
1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed
2 lemons, juiced
2 ½ cups spinach
1 can variety mix black, green, and Kalamata olives
2 stems fresh basil
1 small bundle Italian parsley
2 sprigs rosemary
4 roma tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ cup virgin olive oil
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
1 small eggplant
½ cup almonds or pine nuts
1-2 drops dōTERRA Oregano oil
1-2 drops dōTERRA Rosemary oil
1-2 drops dōTERRA Clary Sage oil
1-2 drops dōTERRA Fennel oil
1-2 drops dōTERRA Basil oil

Optional:
1 small red onion
2 red capsicums

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients except essential oils into a blender and pulse until smooth.
2. Add essential oils one drop at a time to taste. You do not have to use all the recommended drops of essential oil if you prefer a lighter flavour.
3. Serve with vegetables, pita bread, or chips.

Tips: For a fresher flavour, you can also make chickpeas from scratch instead of using them from a can.

Are your makeup brushes in need of some deep cleaning? This makeup brush cleanser is super easy and only takes three simple ingredients.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
5 drops dōTERRA Tea Tree oil
5 drops dōTERRA Grapefruit oil

Instructions

1. Add Fractionated Coconut Oil and essential oils into a small bowl.
2. Swirl your makeup brush in the Fractionated Coconut Oil for 30 seconds, or until you see the makeup stored in your brush start to come out.
3. Rub in a circular motion on the palm of hand to help get the makeup out.
4. Rinse the brush under warm water. Gently squeeze brush bristles until clean, and the water runs clear.
   Note: Make sure to point the bristles down when running under water. Direct water contact may loosen the glue where the bristles are attach and shorten the life of your brushes.
5. Let your newly cleaned makeup brushes dry on a towel for four hours, or until dry. Repeat once a month, or as needed.