Thieves Household Cleaner is our multipurpose cleaner. It is highly concentrated, so a little goes a very long way. This natural ingredient cleaner can be safely used around children and pets, and as you are about to see, can pretty much replace every cleaner at home. The best part? With Thieves oil blend as part of the mix, you get delicious herb and spice scents as you clean. 

I'm sure you can think of a few other areas of your home that could use this powerful cleaner. Why not keep a bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner in the cupboard for when other cleaners run out? Here's a Twenty One Day Cleaning calender for motivation to go with your Twenty One ways to clean. Enjoy your sparkling freshly fragranced home!

Before we start, it's important to know your essential oils. All essential oils are not created equal. You can find out more on our About Oils page. Please only use essential oils labelled as "for culinary use" or food grade essential oils in your recipes. 
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Also, few things about the video below. It was created for American audiences, so please see the metric conversion recipes following the clip. The essential oils in this video recipe are from the "Vitality" range from Young Living, which are equivalent to our culinary oils collection here in Australia. You can find all our culinary oils in our "essential oils for cooking" collection.

​You probably already own a carrier oil in your house. Olive oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and grape seed oil are all used as carrier oils for essential oil blends.

It does not usually matter which variety of carrier oil you use for every day use. I use whatever food grade oil is close at hand. This usually just comes down to personal preference, or maybe the particular recipe you're following. Whether you are trying to create a premium blend or a cheaper oil blend will probably sway your decision too.

Jojoba oil, almond oil, and apricot oil are all wonderful, but more expensive than their easy-to-find counterparts. In Australia, you can sometimes find these premium oils at your local health food store or sometimes even the chemist. Can't find what you're after? We have our V6 carrier oil blend of a number of carrier oils ready to use for all your diluting purposes.

Creating a bath oil with any essential oil and carrier oil is a great way to start using your essential oils. You could also create an all natural cleanser with your favourite essential oil for skincare, and a premium carrier oil.  Facial cleansing with oil using an oil cleanser has become very popular, although it may seem a bit hard to get used to at first!

Many people are curious as to where they should put their essential oils on their body. This infographic shows many areas of the body that you can use oils on. You can always dilute your essential oil in a vegetable oil or carrier oil to make it go  further. Dilution will also help if the oil is considered a "hot" oil, such as Oregano, that, due to its spicy nature, can produce a "burning" feeling on the skin if used directly on sensitive skin areas. Most essential oils however can be used directly on skin. (be sure to test first)

My personal favourite ways to use oils on my body are as follows:

• on wrists for daily perfume (my pick: Joy)
• on forehead and temples at night before bed (my pick: Lavender)
• back massage (love all of them!)
• bottoms of feet and chest before bed in winter (RC or diluted Oregano)
• abdomen (when feeling stodgy) - Digize for sure
• refreshing face mist, made from distilled water and a few drops of essential oil (frankincense or floral oils)

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You can find all the suggested essential oils and oil blends from the infographic here, including more information on how to use them in your life:
HEAD: Peppermint, MGrain, Tranquil
NECK: Deep Relief, Joy, Stress Away
SHOULDERS: Peppermint, Panaway, Wintergreen
HEART: Release, Frankincense, Bergamot
CHEST: Eucalyptus, Breathe Again, RC
WRISTS: Lavender, Stress Away, Jasmine
ABDOMEN: Digize, Fennel, Dragon Time
LEGS: Melaleuca, Geranium, Chamomile
KNEES: Copaiba, Cool Azul, Panaway
FEET: Lavender, Cedarwood, Tea Tree

What's your favourite way to use essential oils?

You can make your own with a simple spray bottle, and some essential oils. Dilute with your favourite room spray recipe. This recipe is usually comprised of water mixed with a small amount of witchhazel, vodka, or isopropyl alcohol, and then, with the addition of your essential oils, you're ready to spritz away. For small spray bottles I use about 5-10 drops of the oil of my choice, or up to three different essential oils together. These are the essential oils we recommend for deodorising rooms. I won't go into detail about the activity and use of each of these essential oils, but you'll have this list up your sleeve should you ever want to make your own. We recommend you do your research on the powerful benefits of these oils, and the herbs that go into making them.

These essential oils are so multipurpose, we think every family should have them in supply. You could use them in a vaporiser, in a bath (remember to leave out or heavily dilute "hot oils" like Thyme or Oregano- these are brilliant for foot odor or foot rub), or a few drops on a pillow or face washer, or in a carrier oil for an uplifting massage... especially for the one who needs some TLC!

1. Eucalyptus
2. Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
3. Ginger
4. Thyme
5. Oregano 
6. Lemon
7. Orange
8. Geranium
9. Melissa (Lemon Balm)
10. Lavender

Take care! I hope you, or your loved one feel better soon. Sending up a prayer for those reading this :)

1920's fashion is one of my favourite things, so when it came time to host a celebration, I knew exactly what I wanted... Gatsby inspired Hollywood Glamour of the 1920's please! I'm sure alot of you can tell, due to my crazy "pinning on a theme" that once I have an idea in my head, I can get a little obsessive over it... 

I started by sending out these cute "save the date" invites via text message, as this event is coming around rather quickly, so decisions have to be made pretty much on the fly. When I asked my cousin how long she took to plan her vow renewal and birthday, she said two years. Oops. Here I am, trying to plan something wonderful two months out... (We're all mad here!)

I discovered a great online shop (in Australia-yay) that just sells Flapper Dresses..  Enter the Flapper Boutique! *** stars in eyes*** They stock a beautiful range of gatsby styled dresses.

I will be pairing my flapper dress with gloves, beautiful jewellery and a hairpiece. Many costume shops sell the specific replica version of the Gatsby headpiece and gloves that Daisy Buchanan wore from the movie. I could try and find some lovely Mary Janes style shoes too... JJ's House stocks some cute varieties, and reasonably priced too. Although it probably wont be cold enough, I'd love a faux fur stole to throw over my shoulders! 
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I decided on an easy colour theme of black, gold, white and just a touch of red. Gatsby to me is simply sparkles, glitz and glam. Ensure you include Hollywood glamour and Art Deco elements.

​We discussed venues, and are still deciding between a beautiful vintage hall, in the Byron Bay hinterland, or an elegant poolside party closer to the Coast. This ties into the decision of figuring out whether to have a grand but relaxed shindig with all the kids included, or a standup cocktail affair for adults. Decisions, decisions! Haven't even begun to think about food! More on that in another post I suppose.

If you want to see Gatsby inspired party ideas, that many creatives have come up with, including Gatsby costumes, 1920's accessories, 1920's makeup, head over to my Party Planners Paradise page on Pinterest- which feeds my obsession! You'll also find ideas for decorating a Gatsby party, costumes for the "support" staff (or friends) including "cigarette" girls who hand out chocolate cigars, or fun vintage lollies like "Fads", invitation ideas including fonts, favour ideas, food and drink ideas including a champagne tower. I'm running around like a chicken with its head cut off, thinking 1920's music as I fall exhausted to bed at night! 
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Got any great Gatsby inspired party ideas you'd like to share? What would you wear to a Gatsby party?
We'd love to hear from you!

Feel free to browse our range of all natural lippies, for your favourite "Gatsby" Lipstick colour for a classic vintage 1920's look, and pair with black mineral mascara, full of essential oil ingredients for lush lashes.
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#2 Thieves Cleaning Range
Need help getting "guest ready"? Motivate yourself to clean, with the fragrance coming from our every day cleaners as part of our Thieves cleaning range. The Thieves Household Cleaner is very popular, with its multipurpose, highly concentrated, plant based formula. Use for all your cleaning requirements- simply dilute before using for most cleaning tasks, unless heavy duty cleaning is needed... (Im looking at you, coffee stain.) Suitable for pet areas, floors, surface cleaning, carpets, you name it. This is the "do-it-all" product. Try our Thieves Laundry Soap, or Thieves Dish Soap to keep your place sparkling clean and fresh during the holiday season.

#3. Soap
There's soap, and there's SOAP. Enjoy freshening every bathroom and kitchen sink at your place with our essential oil infused foaming hand soaps. In pure Lavender or Thieves, these foaming hand washes will help keep everyone germ-free whilst the house is busy, with all natural ingredients in incredible fragrances you and your family will love. Available in a bulk buy set of three, whether you use one for each space, or pack away to cover the rest of the holidays, these essential oil hand soaps are not your typical foaming hand soap.

Speaking of soap, it's always nice to have fresh soap for those guests when they land at your place. Thrill them (or yourselves!) with these essential oil fragrances that will infuse your skin with scent. We stock luxury soap bars for every body. Shutran is a masculine scent for men, or try Valor with its aroma that inspires confidence and courage. Our Charcoal Soap is good for teens, try it out on acne prone skin, whilst Thieves will leave you feeling pumped and ready for anything. Our Lavender and Oatmeal bar is just the ticket after a long day out with the family, when relaxing and calming is called for. Take a long bath and enjoy.

#4 Citrusy and Fresh 
Freshen up walls, clean floors, bathrooms, and kitchens with our citrus essential oils range. Try Tangerine (Mandarin) or Bergamot, Lime, Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit.. whatever your favourite citrus fruit! Dilute a few drops into a spray bottle, or mop bucket, or wall wash. Make your own surface spray with any of these oils and your home will smell AMAZING and fresh. Grab a cheap reed diffuser, switch out the chemical fragrance, and add in your citrus essential oil. The difference will blow you away- there is nothing like a pure, natural fragrance! These oils are so pure, you can even use them in your cooking- which can't be said for many oils on the market today. (Seriously. Do not ingest oils without proper research.) Not sure which of these to choose? We have a citrus fresh blend that is perfect for you- a blend of citrus and mint, ready to go, or our Stress Away blend which is based on Lime is another favourite among citrus lovers...

#5 Spiritual Fragrances
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh are said to be the gifts given to baby Jesus by the wise men. We can't give you gold bars, but we can give you the experience of pure Frankincense and Myrrh. Made from tree resin, these little bottles pack a powerful scent that just can't be described. Widely used since Biblical times, Frankincense and Myrrh help you find grounding, and promote a beautiful complexion for dry skin. They are part of an incredible collection of oils of Ancient Scripture, along with Hyssop, Rose of Sharon, Aloes, and Cassia. Experience the fragrances highly regarded in the Eastern world. 

#6 Blessed Blends
​Blends are the easiest way to start with essential oils if you've never tried them before. Blends are simply a mix of premium oils that have been chosen to go together to enhance their unique properties, so they are ready to go for massages, diffusing, bath or bedtime.  Blends are for beginners, to help you to experience a mix of oil fragrances, much like a perfume. Speaking of perfume, these oils can also be worn as a natural perfume or hair oil fragrance. You'll soon discover your favourite. We have a few blends that are great go-to recipes for the holidays. Your family and friends will be asking "what is that delicious smell?" - without any effort on your part to slave away in the kitchen. Like this Wise Men blend, blended with Frankincense, Myrrh, and Sandalwood to promote feelings of connection.

We hope you find time to chill out with friends, staying calm and relaxed during the frenzied end to the year. Thanks for reading, we'd love it if you followed us on Pinterest, IG or Facebook. What are you doing to stay chilled out during the end of year madness?