Little Okie Homestead

There are so many wonderful ways to use On Guard. It is constantly diffusing in my house  through the winter months or any time I hear there is a nasty cold going around. I use it on our feet every morning and every night. We also use the On Guard toothpaste. I use a mixture of coconut oil and On Guard every morning as part of my oil pulling to repair some damaged teeth. If there is one oil that I recommend every one have it would be On Guard! Every one hates being sick and if you use it regularly it will keep the environmental threats away! But don't take my word for it. Read the article below for many more ideas on how to use it! Every thing I do is in  bold ! On Guard Blend ®  by Robert James 52 Top uses for On Guard antimicrobial blend of essential oils. 1. Mix with a tblsp of water, gargle for 1 minute then swallow at the on-set of a sore throat. 2. Put 5 drops Oregano and 5 drops On Guard in a capsule and take 3 times daily at the on set of immune symp...

The month is almost over so hurry and order your TerraShield Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade ( CPTG ) essential oil from doTerra today to receive your 10% off! Just add a few drops to some water in a spray bottle and spray yourself, your spouse, your kids and even your furry family members. Or just keep the bottle handy and dab some of your shoulders and ankles to keep the bugs away!  It's really that simple! Contact me today for find out more or just visit doTerra to order on your own! Make sure to visit the links I've attached throughout the post to help you learn more about TerraShield and doTerra!

I've been experimenting with some yummy recipes and incorporating my love for doTerra Essential Oils . Here is my latest favorite recipe! 1 can (28-ounce) whole tomatoes 2 cans (10-ounce) diced tomatoes with  chilies  (I use mild) 1/8 of an onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ t sugar ¼ t salt ¼ t cumin ½ bunch of fresh cilantro (I LOVE cilantro, so I load it up – but you can use less) 2 drops lime and/or lemon doTerra Essential Oils Instructions Dump  everything  into your blender and pulse until you get the consistency you want.  Refrigerate for at least an hour, then serve and ENJOY. Kept refrigerated, the salsa should last for about a week (though you’ll eat it before then – trust me!). There are some great benefits to using essential oils in your food. You can read all about Lemon and Lime on the links provided! I love using lemon with  vinegar  in a spray bottle to clean with. I love using lime in my water as a e...

I have been suffering with seasonal threats lately with spring here and the warmer weather and I have been miserable. I'm not sleeping because I'm so stuffed up and blowing my nose all night. Then during the day I'm sneezing like crazy and I have a hard time getting through the day doing anything productive. Yesterday during Easter I finally had enough! I don't take medication for these spring times because I try to use only natural remedies so I was just suffering through it. I decided I had enough so I thought it was time to figure out a natural way to help. So this is what I found that works the best and the an added benefit is that you can buy the  Introductory Kit with CD   or  Beginner's Trio from   doTerra with these three oils. (You have to scroll down the page to find them on the kit page). Here's how I use it. I put one drop lemon, one drop lavender, and one drop peppermint on the palm of my hand. Then I rub my hands together and cup it over ...