Young Living Essential Rewards Update: Better than Ever

September 1st will be a good day. Not only are fall leaves (and scarves! and delicious lattes!) just around the corner, but Young Living’s autoship program Essential Rewards (or ER) will officially be better and more generous than ever. If you’re new to ER, we’ll break down a few of the basics. And if you’re a current user, we’ll explain how these updates will affect your monthly orders. Spoiler: It’s all good things.

What is Essential Rewards?

Woo hoo! Young Living's Essential Rewards program will be even more generous starting September 1st. 

Essential Rewards is Young Living’s optional and free autoship program. Looking for a few bullet point highlights? You’ve got it!

• You can cancel at any time
• You can customize your order and order date each month
• Your minimum order each month is 50PV (PV=Product Value, typically a product’s dollar value before taxes and shipping).

If you want (a lot) more detail. Check out our Essential Rewards 101 page. It covers everything from signing up to cashing in points.

What are the Benefits?

Other than earning points you can use toward FREE products (more on that in a minute), here are a few extra special ER benefits.

• Reduced shipping
• Priority order for low-stock items
• Access to ER only products and kits
• Monthly ER only promo items
• Ability to earn more points on certain promotions

What’s Changing?

Earn more points toward the products you love by buying the products you love with Young Living's enhanced Essential Rewards program. (Better than ever on September 1st). 

Now we’re getting somewhere! The ER makeover allows you earn points faster. Reminder: ER points are worth 1 PV. So once you have enough points to buy that oil or blend you’ve been dying to try, you can. For free. With your ER points.

The old scale worked like this:

• 1-6 months, 10% back
• 7-12 months, 15% back
• 13+ months, 20%

The new/enhanced/more generous scale will work like this:

• 1-3 months, 10%
• 4-24 months, 20%
• 24+ months, 25%

But wait, there’s more...

The new program also includes gifts(!) at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.

How Does it Work for Existing ER Members?

The shift will be pretty straightforward for those of you who already use and love ER.

Percentage Points Status

You will receive the percentage points that align with the new scale. If you’ve been a member for 6 months, you’ll start receiving 20% back!

Earning Gifts

You will also have a chance to earn the milestone gifts. Everyone will start at month 0, and if you continue to use ER you’ll receive your first gift in 3 months.

Time to (Essential) Reward Yourself

If you’d like to enroll in Essential Rewards, it’s easy:

1. Login to your Young Living portal
2. Click on Essential Rewards in your Virtual Office

Or you can contact member services at 1-800-371-3515.

If still have questions, we’d be happy to help! Contact Jaynelle at Jaynelle@TreeofLifeYL.com.

Oil of the Week: Lavender

Lavender...where to begin? So many uses, so little time! I don't know if I could think of one person who could not benefit from Lavender! We love having it in our family; all 4 of us have at least one way to use it on a regular basis.  

Lavender: An Oil for Every Member of the Family

Lavender is versatile. We love it as a part of our nighttime routines, skin soothing support and, of course, its fresh scent. So many uses make it a great starter oil. 

#1 Baby Benefits

This is my favorite way to use Lavender currently! I have a 10 month old who is not quite old enough to communicate why she may be fussing. Mamas, you know the drill:

• Does she have a tooth pushing through?
• Does she feel warm?
• Is it a season change that’s causing the sniffles?
• Is she restless?

You never quite know the answer! But I can tell you this, I always have the same answer...rub some lavender on! It is so versatile and supports so many systems that chances are, it will give her relief in one way or another!

I just apply it on her feet, and then on her chest for respiratory support and to help her relax.

Fun fact: Did you know our feet are our most porous part of our body? Apply an oil to the feet and it will absorb and know just the right spot to travel to!

#2 Toddler Triumphs   

In addition to our sweet little girl, we have a sweet (but tough!) 31/2 yr old boy. I must say Lavender is great to have around for soothing the many bumps and bruises of toddlerhood! I apply straight on at times, or dilute with some coconut oil when he's a little more sensitive.

#3 Happy Hubby Habits

My husband has a lot of stress from day to day and needs a little extra assistance calming his mind at night. To help, we start it in the diffuser a little before bedtime. We both love how it promotes a relaxing atmosphere as we get ready for bed.

DIY Tip: I've heard of others making a linen spray and spraying it on their sheets and pillows as well!

#4 Mama Merits

As far as I'm concerned I have two favorite uses for lavender. Sorry I tried to narrow it down to just one, but I couldn't!

Game-Changer at Season Changes

The first is during the change of seasons. This was actually how I was introduced to essential oils! I used to battle sinus irritation whenever the temperature changed (which happens pretty frequently in Arkansas!). One weekend, I was staying with a dear friend who used essential oils. She recommended a few and after that I was hooked! Now when I sense a change in the weather I apply a drop or two directly over my cheekbones and along my neck. Sometimes, I put a drop under my tongue as well for quicker relief!

After-Sun Soother

I also have another dilemma: You see, I'm a girl who loves the sun! Like I really feel like I can never get enough of it! Unfortunately, my German descent doesn't agree with this. Yup, I have the blonde hair blue eyes and very very fair skin, so I usually have to suffer the consequences after a long day in the sunshine. This is where lavender becomes my best friend! When I get home or even throughout the day while I'm out, I take a few drops of lavender, mix it with coconut oil and rub it wherever needed! I love the smell of the coconut/lavender combo and it's very soothing to the skin!

Lavender Vitality: A Refreshing Recipe Addition

Another great way to use Lavender? In recipes! Yes, Young Living makes a Lavender Vitality oil that can be ingested!

Honey Lavender Lemonade

Check out this summertime favorite on the Young Living blog. It’s so cool and refreshing!!

Lavender Blackberry Scones

Take a good scone recipe and mix in a handful of blackberries. Then, make a frosting of powdered sugar, lemon juice and a drop of Lavender Vitality. Drizzle on top of your freshly baked scones....mmmm.

Here are a few other creative ways to use Lavender...

• Add a drop of Lavender to your tube of mascara to support healthy lashes.
• Add a few drops to wool dryer balls to refresh your laundry (I especially love to do this for our sheets and my little ones "blankies").
• Get some raw Shea butter and mix with coconut oil, add a few drops of Lavender for a luxurious whipped body butter!
• Apply a drop under the tongue or along the neck before mowing the lawn for preventative respiratory support.
• Diffuse with other oils for a lovely smelling home. Some of my favorites to mix with are lemon, orange or eucalyptus blue.

What's your favorite way to use Lavender? We'd love to hear about it! Any questions? Contact me at inspirationsbyrae@gmail.com

Smell That? It's a Young Living Diffuser Sale

Young Living is running an amazing diffuser sale this week, and we wanted all of our faithful readers to be in the know. Buy a home diffuser between August 24 & August 28 and get three oils – Peppermint, Tangerine & Thieves – free. Why, yes, that is amazing savings you smell. 

Buy a Home Diffuser by August 28, 2016 and get Peppermint, Tangerine and Thieves with your purchase. 

As always, if you have any questions, contact us! We would be happy to help you on your oily journey. 

Oil of the Week: Copaiba

Unlike most of us who are reading this, I did not get copaiba in my premium starter kit. I joined long before Young Living added this magnificent oil to the PSK. I actually learned about Copaiba from a co-worker at my corporate job when she mentioned how often she used the oil.

Copaiba is an enhancing oil. Anytime you apply an oil you can layer Copaiba on top of that to maximize the effectiveness and benefits you are receiving. Trust me, it is a great way to use Copaiba on a daily basis.

Cool Copaiba Benefits 

I, being the oily geek that I am, immediately started to research. I was thoroughly amazed by all of the fantastic benefits. Here are a few, Copaiba...

• Supports the respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, and digestive systems
• Supports a healthy mood
• Supports your body’s response to irritation with special nutrient beta caryophyllene
• Supports healthy gums and oral health
• Exhibits cleaning power

That night, as soon as I got home, I added Copaiba to my Essential Rewards order and I have been using it regularly ever since.

Skin-tastic Copaiba Benefits

Oily mamas, listen up! One of the first ways I used this oil was for skin support. Like most first-time mothers my skin bears those familiar (but beautiful none the less) reminders that you once carried a baby. Did you know that copaiba is an emollient, and that copaiba oil may help boost the secretion of collagen and elastin in your body? No? Oh boy, this is going to be your new best friend! Try not to trip over the kiddo in your haste to get your oil out of the kit.

Even these past few days as I have researched and refreshed my memory on this Brazilian beauty, I am still awestruck at the sheer awesomeness that this bottle packs in each precious drop.

A Few More Fun Facts

Here are a few of the stunning facts that I rediscovered about copaiba:

• The copaiba evergreen tree grows up to 100 feet and a single tree can offer up to twelve gallons of oil annually. It is distilled from a tapped tree, making it a sustainable rainforest resource.
• Copaiba may be relatively new to the modern world, but it has been used by native Brazilians for at least 4 centuries.
• Today in the United States, copaiba resin is used mostly as a soothing fragrance in soaps, bubble baths, detergents, creams, and lotions.
• Most of the world uses it as a lacquer or varnish! What a huge loss this is! Or ... maybe not, since that means there is more of this beautiful oil for you and I to use!

So if you have yet to break open the seal of this magnificent oil from your starter kit, please take a moment to go do so now. I’ll wait for you to come back and smell its light woody and honeyed aroma. 

Be sure to add it to your daily regimen to support all of those amazing body systems or enhance the benefits of other oils you use. 

If you are running low on this Brazilian beauty be sure to add it to your ER order today, you will be so happy that you did (did I mention that this oil helps to brighten your mood already?)!

Get in Touch! 

SpOILed abundance to you, my oily friends. In wellness, purpose and abundance; your oily servant; Sunday Taylor. 

Do you like what you've just read? Join the Tree of Life Community today, we'd love to have you. Contact Sunday Taylor at sundaytayloroil@gmail.com or message us and we'll get you connected right away! 

Young Living August Promo: Back to School Essentials

August means time to trade pool bags for book bags, and–as always–Young Living is on top of it. This month's promotion is filled with oil-infused grab-and-go favorites. You may not find these items on your kids' supply list, but that doesn't mean that they aren't essential as you prepare the upcoming school year. Find out how to earn these freebies, and get the most bang for your buck with essential rewards. 

Earn these Young Living back-to-school goodies and fall favorites for free(!) with your qualifying purchase this August. 

300 PV Retail Value: $173.69

A gym bag must-have, Young Living's Deep Relief Roll-On combines the soothing support of Peppermint, Wintergreen, Dorado Azul, and Helichrysum.

• Deep Relief™ Roll-On  
• Breathe Again™ Roll-On 
• Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier 3-pack
• 5-ml Bergamot Vitality™  
• 15-ml Lime
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive 15-ml Clarity™ 

Breathe Again Roll-On – another grab-and-go favorite – combines four types of Eucalyptus essential oils with Peppermint and Copaiba. The result? A breath of fresh air perfect for school, the office or anywhere the day takes your family.

250 PV Retail Value: $104.61

It never hurts to add a little peace of mind to your supply list. Keep little hands clean with Young Living Waterless Hand Purifier. Each bottle is the perfect size to stash in a backpack or work tote.  

• Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier 3-pack
• 5-ml Bergamot Vitality  
• 15-ml Lime
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 15-ml Clarity

190 PV Retail Value: $86.52

Add some zest and creativity to weeknight dinners with the complex taste of the Bergamot Vitality. A mix between sour orange and lemon, it's a perfect, citrus addition to marinades or even seafood recipes.

• 5-ml Bergamot Vitality
• 15-ml Lime
• Bonus Essential Rewards exclusive: 15-ml Clarity

 Lift your spirits with Young Living Lime! We love to diffuse this bright scent for an aromatic boost.   

Another Essential, Essential Rewards

Invite clarity into your day with this special Young Living blend that combines Basil, Rosemary, Peppermint and more. Just sign up or use essential rewards to earn this exclusive promo! 

Earn points toward even more of your favorite Young Living products with Essential Rewards, Young Living's convenient auto-ship program. Benefits include discounted shipping, priority orders and access to exclusive oil kits, just to name a few.  

Questions? 

Please contact us if you have any questions about the August Promo, Essential Rewards or anything oily. We can't wait to hear from you!