World Peace

Want to know how oils can work together for the good of the world?!

Here is a quick glimpse of four oils meshing together to bring world peace.

Reader: Oh Sarah! I knew they were wonderful! I didn't realize they could bring world peace, but I am so excited to hear that they can!

Ok, they aren't exactly bringing world peace, but when combined, they are bringing weight loss, allergy relief, cleaner houses, less wrinkles, less bugs, better stomachs, and fewer headaches when combined.

They also do a ton on their own too, but today we are focusing on togetherness.

In my opinion, this alone would help bring world peace.

Reader: That was a bit misleading...

I'm sorry, but my life has really been changed by these little oils.

We are slowly getting chemicals out of our house and replacing them with safe household cleaners made by oils.

We are no longer using as many prescribed or over the counter medicines.

We aren't really using Raid anymore (although sometimes it is necessary..Big roaches and spiders must be killed if seen. Although since I started using the repellent, they are rarely seen.)

I don't drink soda anymore because I love my water flavored with my oils. LOVE

I am using Lavender and Frankincense combined as a great skin care product at night, (Wrinkle Reducer!) and if I ever have a zit, I dab a drop of lemon on it, and it's gone.

So, let's all order some oils, make me some money, and create world peace.

Car Sick/Sea Sick/Morning Sick/Sick Sick

 When we drive to Guatemala City, we have to go through all kinds of winding mountain roads.

It is not for the faint of heart.

When we first knew that we would be moving here, my biggest fear was flying off the sides of one of these cliffs.

It was not being shot. It was not being kidnapped. It was not being robbed.

It was flying off the side of a mountain.

Reader: That seems odd Sarah. You have so many scarier things to worry about in Guatemala? Why a car flying off a mountain?

Well, when we first stayed here for a while with Julio and Lucki, (our ministry partners) we would drive to the city with Julio and he would say things, very nonchallantly like, “Oh look. A car must have flown off the side of the mountain. There is a group of people standing right there looking down at it. Want to go look?” Or “Hey look. A guy got hit by a car. I think he’s dead.”

This gave me anxiety I didn’t know even existed in me.

(If you will check out this post, you will see that for the most part, I am not an anxious person.)

Except for when driving through the mountains of Guatemala.

Two weeks ago when we drove in to the city, we passed an 18-wheeler on its side with a crushed truck underneath it.

The truck drivers here get drunk and drive. This ends with people flying off mountains, getting hit by cars, and being crushed by 18 wheelers.

We see it a lot.

Reader: That is so sad, and I realize this is going to sound so rude, but are you going to talk about oils in this post?

Reader you are kind of impatient. You need to chill a little. You interrupt a lot.

Anyways, we are currently driving to Guatemala City to celebrate my little nugget turning 3.

I am typing this post as we drive.

Reader: Well that is stupid. You must be getting car sick!

Rude, but yes, I am.

Well, I was.

You see, I pulled out my computer and started writing this because I had to tell you about what just happened!

I was planning my ESL class when I started getting super nauseous.  

(Sometimes I do missionary stuff like teach English to kids..sometimes.)

I thougt, “Hey self! You have oils right next to you! You have Ginger oil, and while I know you got it for cooking, you should use it for your nausea.”

I talk to myself often….

So, I high fived myself in my head, I pulled out my Ginger, put a drop under my tongue, and waited 1 minute.

Guess what.

I am not nauseous.

Even after writing this entire post, I feel great.

Ginger is a smell that I hate because I used it when I was pregnant with Jackson my first trimester. It makes me flash back, and I hate that!

However, it works.

It works quickly.

So, if you, your husband, or your kiddos get car sick, sea sick, or have morning sickness, try some Ginger. It’s really cheap and will last you for forever!

Also, while Ginger does work well, it does not protect us from idiots on the road so please pray for our safety.

Thanks.

I don't want to be nauseous anymore!

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Happy Birthday Jack Attack

Dear Jackson,

You are three today. Where has time gone? I know every mother says that, but I really am shocked about how fast time has gone. I don’t want to say it makes me sad because I am so grateful that you have been given these three years. We are never promised tomorrow. For this, I thank the Lord.

May 10th, 2011

These years are just passing so quickly. I feel like it was only yesterday I was writing you letters about STD’s and sex before marriage while you were in my tummy. Yes, I was lecturing you before you were even born…

I think lots of parents wish they could go back to having a baby.  

I don’t.

Don’t get me wrong. You were a precious baby, but every single day you have grown, has been more fun for me and your dad.

First Birthday

You are delightful. You are hilarious. You are literally joy in my life. You love to make us laugh. You love to break dance on the floor. You already use funny voices and impersonate people. You are smart. You are kind. You love your doggies. You love to pick up doggy poop. You love to water your flowers. You love to toot on me. You love to look at your poop after you go to the bathroom. You love to sing. You have fabulous taste in music. You love to pray and thank God for everyone…over and over again.

You are a delight to my soul.

Your Daddy and I could not be more blessed to call you our son.

Second Birthday

We pray every day that you will grow up and love the Lord with all your heart.

That is the only thing we want for you.

Sure we want you to have a nice job and a wife who loves you, but more than anything in the entire world, we want you to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

We pray every day that He draws you to Him. That He woos you. That you seek Him. That you desire to know Him more every day. That you have a passion for Him.

You can work at McDonalds for the rest of your life. I don’t care what you do. You can move to the middle of nowhere to be a missionary. You can move to the middle of nowhere to be a fruit vendor (Random, but we just passed one on the highway.) You can be President. You can be a janitor. I don’t even care if you get married one day and make me grandbabies.

As long as you love Jesus and serve Him, I will be a happy momma.

So know this little stinker (literally. You have some stinky toots lately.): There is no pressure here. We know that life will be hard. We know that you will fail in life. You will make mistakes. We know that. We are not expecting you to be perfect. That is the beauty of salvation. It is for grace we have been saved and not by works. You will never be able to earn your way into heaven, so don't try. Lean on the Lord. Depend on Him. Seek Him. Find your rest in Him. Find your purpose in Him.

We will fail you. We will screw up. We will be hypocrites at times. We will lose our temper. We will yell, but we will always try to ask you for your forgiveness.

We will do our very best to model Christ’s love to you.

Just know that we are praying every day for you to be covered by the blood of Jesus and sanctified in Him.

Third Birthday

Thank you Jesus for the three years you have given Jackson to us. We could not have asked for a more perfect son who is not perfect. We pray for many more years with him. We pray for health. We pray for safety. Above all else, we pray that his name is already written in your Book Of Life. Thank you for blessing us with this gift. Help us to teach him. To tend to him. To love him. To be a daily example of your love for him.

We Don't Need No Water Let The Mother.......Burn!

Do y'all remember that song by Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three?

Seriously. Who comes up with a name like that for a group?

Maybe that's why they only had two hits..

"The Roof. The Roof. The Roof Is On Fire! We Don't Need No Water........."

Reader: Sarah. What in the world does this have to do with oils?

Nothing really.

Well, ok it kind of fits in to todays little chat.

I cannot cook.

I burn a lot.

My house often smells like burnt food.

This is not my kitchen, but it often looks like this. Without the fancy stuff of course.

That burnt smell is hard to get out of your house.

I have seen in the past that Purification oil (Comes in your Premium Starter Kit...HOLLA!) is great for getting rid of bad smells.

For example: Stinky teenagers, smelly dogs, paint fumes, BURNT FOOD etc.

So, yesterday I figured why not try it.

I put 7 drops of Purification oil in my diffuser and turned it on.

I walked out of the room for maybe 5 minutes.

I walked back in and the burnt smell was completely gone!

No joke!

I like my diffuser because it makes my house smell awesome, but I have never seen a horrible smell disappear so quickly before!...OK. I guess you can't "see" a smell, but you know what I mean.

It really works.

BLEW MY MIND!

Oooh. I just got giddy thinking about using the diffuser at Christmas with their Christmassy smelling oils...YUMM!

Get rid of those stinky smells! Get your Premium Starter Kit! It comes with a diffuser and Purification oil. No more smells for you! 

I Ain't Down Wit That!

Y'all, I don't like zits. 

They piss me off. 

I have enough problems in my life.

I don't need a zit to add to them.

It's like Jay-Z's lyrics but a bit different.."I've got 99 problems and zit is one"...of them.

I live in Guatemala for pete's sake. I shouldn't have to deal with zits too.

Reader: Sarah! You get zits too!? So do I! We are like kindred spirits here. I need to go sign up for my oil kit right now! But first, tell me what you do to get rid of them! I am waiting with bated breath!!!

All you need to do is put a dab of Purification oil on it.

One at night.

One the next morning.

By then it should be dramatically better. 

Some oils work differently on different people. 

If this does not work, try Lemon, Thieves or Frankincense.

Reader: Sarah, that is a lot of oils to try?! How am I supposed to afford all of these?!

Oh silly reader. Do not fret! They all come in your Premium Starter Kit!

Reader: Once again, you save the day! You are my hero. What would I do without you! You are the shiznit.

Thanks reader. You're pretty cool too! Let's be BFF's forever!

Reader: Sarah, you just said let's be best friends forever forever.

Shut up Reader. 

Cinco De Mayo! Cha Cha Cha!

Well, it is the 5th of May.

Sadly this is not a celebrated day in Guatemala.

Even if I wanted to celebrate, I am not sure that I would be able to find a Margarita at Burger King...

So I figured out how to make my own.

I learned about a great recipe.

And then...

I realized I don't have a blender.

Or

Any alcohol.

So, there is that.

But, this is a great recipe, and if I had a blender or alcohol, I would totally make it with OILS!

Lime Oil Margarita

1 cup of ice
1 1/2 ounces of tequila
1/2 ounce triple sec
5 drops lime oil (or more to taste)
3 ounces sour mix
Salt for top of glass

Pour it all in and blend.

After it is nice and blended...

Say, "OLE OLE! CHA CHA CHA!"

Drink and enjoy!

Also, about Lime oil. Did you know that there is a lime shortage right now?! Lime Margaritas are going way up in price because it is costing bars too much. They are doing half lime and half lemon in their margaritas. So, get some lime oil while it's super cheap! Then you don't have to panic about the lime shortage!!

Watch this video! So interesting!

I Don't Want To Take That Stuff!

That is what John said when I suggested he put some Oregano oil in a capsule and take it.

I had given him some peppermint oil in a capsule once, and he hated it.

He could feel it in his chest because it is a strong oil and almost has a chilling feeling when you take it.

(I didn't dilute it with any coconut oil, and let's admit it now, most men are babies.)

He had and upset stomach yesterday.

(Such is life in Guatemala.)

I told him to take some oils.

He said no.

I told him I was not going to feel sorry for him until he tried it.

He finally gave in, and had no issues.

5 minutes later, he felt great.

The stomach pain/queeziness he had all day was gone.

Oregano oil is filled with components that make it a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, and immune stimulating oil.It is one of the most powerful, potent essential oils. It is also one of the most researched, and has been found to be effective agains many different types of bacteria.

So, if you have kids...or a husband, get Oregano oil.


It's da bomb and right now it is one of Young Living's Specials this month! Holla! Read below!

Mad Men

Can I just say something?

I have never really cared all that much about women's rights.

Reader: Sarah! How dare you! How can you not care about women's rights?!

I think it's because I have never really felt unfairly treated.

I haven't ever cared that much about moving up in a business, so I have not had to deal with it.

Here is the deal.

Watching Mad Men makes me want to punch every single man in the face.

At least every single man in the show.

Were they really that bad in the 50's and 60's?

I keep thinking about My Grandma and how she was treated.

Was it really that ridiculous?

We are in season two right now.

I've been telling myself it will get better, but at the end of every single episode, I am PISSED!

It is so depressing and stupid.

Reader: Sarah, once again, you are not writing about oils. You need to write about oils. I need to hear more about life changing oils. SHARE YOUR WISDOM WITH ME SARAH!!

Well, I will say this: I need to be wearing either "Stress Away" or "Peace and Calming" while I am watching this show.

Maybe "Joy" because every episode ends on the most depressing note ever.

I think I am going to suggest that Young Living invent an oil called "Bitch Slap" and I am going to give it to all of the actors.

Reader: You really shouldn't cuss. You are a missionary. Missionaries don't cuss. 

This show makes me cuss.

I should stop watching it.

The end.

Mother's Day Gift!

Has your wife or mother always pretended to be happy when you give her flowers for Mother's Day?

She was lying.

No wife is content with just flowers.

Do you know how hard it is to take care of your kids?!

Do you know what a pain in the butt you were to raise?!

Flowers? Really?

We know you just stopped by the grocery store and picked them up.

If you ordered them, all we can think about is the money that you wasted.

Let's step it up this year.

Order the Premium Starter kit for you mom or wife this year. Oh! Or your Grandma!

Message me if you are interested!

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Guilt Free Lemon Cake

I have been wanting to sub lemon oil for lemon juice and lemon zest for a while now, but was too lazy to look up a recipe.

Yea, in general, I am lazy when it comes to cooking.

I don't follow recipes.

I just don't like the step by step unless it is very simple.

I blame my ADD.

Well, we were at our friends house this week (again), and Gina asked me to make this cake.

She specifically asked me to "FOLLOW THE RECIPE."

I think she did this because I screwed up a SUPER easy dessert last week because I didn't measure the ingredients.

She then stood there and watched to make sure that I would follow the recipe.

So, I had to.

Except that I didn't because she is slowly starting to love oils too, and allowed me to try using lemon oil instead of lemon zest and lemon juice.

In general this is a bit of a healthier cake because it is made with plain yogurt. We used Oikos Greek yogurt. With lemon oil, I am calling it guilt free because lemon is a detox.

What goes in, will go out:).

Ok, so it is not really "guilt free."

It is however awesomely delicious.

Here is the recipe...I'm going to make it way easier to follow than the original recipe found on foodnetwork.com by Ina Garten. (Love her!)

This is not an actual picture of my cake, but this is what mine looked like. I just cut into it so fast, I couldn't take a picture.

RECIPE:

For the actual cake:
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup whole plain yogurt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
5 drops lemon oil-instead of 2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cups veggie oil

For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons water 4 drops lemon (or more depending out how lemony you want it.)

DO THIS:
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt into one bowl. Mix.

Combine yogurt, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and lemon oil in another bowl. Mix.

Combine the two bowls (so easy right?). It says slowly mix together, but whatever.

Slowly fold oil into the batter. (This made me super nervous at first because it looked uber mushy. Just be patient and keep folding.)

Grease pan.

Line bottom of pan with wax paper.

Pour cake in.

Bake for 45-50 minutes

While this is cooking, combine powdered sugar and lemon mixture.

Once cake comes out of oven, let cool.

Take out of pan and put it on whatever you want.

Poor glaze over cake.

Don't wait to try it. Cut giant piece off of cake and shove it in your mouth.

Then put another slice on a plate and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Delight in the goodness that God allowed you to taste.

Remember me and my family and say a prayer of thanks along with a prayer that we don't get shot in Guatemala.

Send Thank You note.

Reader: Sarah, this does not sound guilt free at all. 

Details Reader! Details!