I'm Just Not A Fan of Spring...


So many people who homestead or have small hobby farms love springtime. NOT ME!!! It’s muddy and poopy and....more mud and poop!
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And it’s busy as heck!!!
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We need to rework the pigs into a different paddock a theirs needs to have some work done. New shelters need to be built as they collapsed theirs this winter while apparently fighting for the prime position inside. We also have too many now in the one spot so need to work on separating them out some into different breeding and lineage groups.
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Chicken coop needs a good cleaning. We don't even want to talk about that!!!! 
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Dirt, compost and wood chips need spread to expand the garden, but the piles are still pretty frozen. 
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More veggies need started inside STAT! 
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Sheep shelter needs cleaned out. We are done with lambing season early this year so we don't have to worry about birthing pens.
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Did I mention mud and poop???? 
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SO MUCH TO DO!!! And this doesn’t include sheering and processing and meat chickens and more pigs and......ahhhhhhhh 😳😳
What does your spring look like?

61 Ways to Thieves

61 Ways to Thieves

One Cleaner Replaces Them All! 
...And it's not harmful!

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If you want to rid your home of chemical cleaners, toss out those Hall of Shame products and replace them with just one cleaner— Thieves Household Cleaner. It is an all-natural, all-purpose, nontoxic cleaner made with the powerful Thieves essential oil blend. It does NOT contain those big bad phthalates or other harsh, harmful chemicals. And one bottle will clean EVERYTHING in your home! Don't mess with multiple bottles and products. 

We use them not only all through our house but also through our barn and with our animals. 
We use Thieves Household Cleaner to clean 

Formulated with the power of Young Living’s Thieves oil blend, you can get a deep clean without dangerous or synthetic ingredients. Thieves cleaner also includes the scent of Lemon essential oil for an even more uplifting aroma and more vigorous clean. Chores will feel like less of a chore with the sweet-and-spicy scent and effective cleaning power of Thieves Household Cleaner.

Where can I use Thieves? 
EVERYWHERE!!

1. Oven (spray Thieves Cleaner full strength and let sit for an hour, rinse and wipe clean)
2. Laundry (1 capful Thieves Cleaner in 1 cup water, add to water for the wash cycle or add 1 capful of Thieves Cleaner to the soap bin at beginning of the wash)
3. Paint stains (washing the affected area, clothes or surface with Thieves Cleaner full strength may help to take out the stain)
4. Juicing Machine (soak for 30 minutes the plastic and or metal cutting blades in a solution of full strength Thieves Cleaner with 3 Detoxzyme capsules (From Young Living) then clean with a nylon scrub brush)
5. Automatic Dishwasher (add 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to the bottom of the dishwasher)
6. Hand Dish washing (add 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to a sink of hot water (does not suds, but will get them clean).
7. Hand Washing extra dirty pots and pans 
8. Counter tops - let sit for 1-2 minutes, wipe dry.
9. Refrigerator
10. Stove and oven fronts 
11. Stove top 
12. Shower tile 
13. Mop floor 
14. Toilet
15. Shower gunk 
16. Shower glass
17. Windows 
18. Window Sills 
19. Base boards 
20. Bathroom counters
21. Bathroom sinks 
22. Shower curtain 
23. Bath tub 
24. Liquid hand soap
25. Use as dryer softener 
26. Spots on fabric 
27. Carpet Stains
28. Degreasing
29. Walls 
30. Floors 
31. Carpet (use in shampooer)
32. Silk plants 
33. Concrete, patios, sidewalks, driveways, home siding or brick on home. If gunk is bad may need to spray full strength Thieves Cleaner.
34. Wallpaper removal – spray wallpaper area as needed, let sit and then pull off the paper. This will also help clean the woodwork on the way down and the flooring.
35. Phone 
36. Door knobs 
37. Toilet seats
38. Baseboards 
39. Pet odors 
40. Dog & cat beds
41. Live plants
42. Grout  
43. Car interior
44. Patio furniture 
45. Mini-blinds 
46. Tires
47. BBQ grill grates
48. Office 
49. Ceiling fan blades 
50. Sneakers
51. Shoe cleaner 
52. Luggage cleaner
53. Purses and handbags 
54. Luggage 
55. Exercise equipment 
56. Clean sink overnight - spray, wipe in the morning
57. Diaper pail 
58. Crib 
59. High chairs
60. Toys
61. Anywhere & Everywhere!
 
Check out the entire line of Thieves products by clicking below.





Springtime Air Survival Guide



Springtime is not that far off and for those of us on farms and homesteads, that can often lead to a lot of unnescessary headaches. As we are cleaning out chicken coops, it means extra dust and mold flying around. Digging in the garden can kick up even more.  Add in the budding trees, the cotton wood that flies around and the fresh flying pollen and sometimes even just taking a deep, clean breath outside can be a challenge. 

Check out these three tips that are the foundation of our springtime routine when it comes to surviving (and thriving) when when the spring breezes start blowing.

  • LLP Roller
  • AllerZyme Capsules
  • Lavender Copaiba Nasal Rinse

LLP Roller

This is a must have roller blend when it comes to springtime (or anytime!!) sinus survival. The base recipe is Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint. Start there and add any other oils listed as desired to suit your specific needs!


  • 10mL roller bottle
  • 10-20 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint
  • Roll over the chest, under the nose, over the sinus cavities and on the back of the neck as desired. Be careful when using near the eyes and dilute more if desired. If you get it too close to your eyes, simply apply coconut oil over the area. Remember that water and oil don't mix so don't try to rinse off with plain water



Other great oils to include in this blend include: Copaiba, Dorado, Azul, Ledum, DiGize, R.C., Raven. (DIGIZE is Amazeballs for sinuses!!!)

This LLP blend can easily be converted and used in a capsule if you choose. Choose the Vitality oils for this usage, drop only 1-2 drops of each oil into a vegetable capsule and use daily, as needed. I love using my oils this way and always feel amazing afterwards! 

LAVENDER COPAIBA NASAL RINSE

Grab your Neti-pot and whip up your own oil-infused sinus rinse. 
  • 5 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Copaiba essential oil
  • 6 Tbsp colloidal silver
  • Mix well and store in a sealed glass jar. To use, mix 1 tsp of oil mixture into 1 1/2 cups of distilled water then add to your Neti pot and use as needed.

AllerZyme Capsules

AllerZyme is one of my favorite supplements that Young Living offers and is a huge support tool when it comes to respiratory needs. This enzyme complex is specifically designed for individuals with dietary or environmental concerns! Take one capsule up to three times daily before a meal or as desired.  If you know the seasonal changes are coming, start giving your body support as early as possible.  I find that my body responds best to this supplement when taken before bed.  Usually 2 capsules is what my body needs.



I have made it easy for you to find all of these products that are discussed in one simple spot. Simply click this link and add to cart. VOILA! You are on your way to a healthier, happier, breath easier spring! 

Happy Spring! 

 
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