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Luxe Beauty Serum

I've been using essential oils for several years now and have never made myself, at home, a truly "luxe" beauty serum. I've used frankincense + lavender before (these come in the popular starter kit), and I've added drops of frankincense to my existing moisturizer. I've also acquired a pre-made rose essential oils serum which is totally divine! If you have only ONE oil to choose from for a serum, use rose! I'm forty so of course beauty regimens take a greater priority these days. The easier the routine, the better! So, I did a little research in my essential oils reference guide and came up with this list of oils I have on hand that are very beneficial for helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and for brightening the skin. This is not an exhaustive list but gives you an excellent starting point. Also, don't worry if you don't have all of these on hand. Feel free to experiment on your own and make adjustments. Remember, if you want to keep it...

Zucchini Breakfast Cookies

Zucchini-Einkorn Wheat Breakfast Cookies These cookies are so delicious and nutrition-packed that you can get by with having them for a quick breakfast bite! Fun variation: Substitute 1-2 drops each Cinnamon and Nutmeg Vitality essential oils for the powder. Use the essential oils in the wet mixture instead of the dry. Experiment with recipes until you find the right number of drops for your taste! Ingredients 1 heaping cup zucchini, finely grated ⅓ c. oil 1 egg, beaten ⅓ c. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1½ c. quick oats, divided 1 cup Einkorn wheat flour ½ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp. salt ½ c. semi sweet chocolate chips (can substitute 1/2 c. dried wolfberries ) ½ c. chopped walnuts, optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees If desired, blend one cup of oats and make oat flour. Mix together egg, oil and vanilla. Add brown sugar and mix again. Add blended and non blended quick o...

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