Happy Weekend, Everyone!
I hope you are all having a wonderful summer so far! I have been absolutely loving this summer, but it is going by way too fast… The biggest news for me is that my husband and I just celebrated our 1st year of marriage this month! We actually just got back from celebrating in Ireland 🙂 Fun fact, we didn’t go on a honeymoon so we could save up for a big one year anniversary trip. So glad we made that choice!!
Ireland was magical, but I am happy to be back home and I am so ready for all things JULY!
The best part about starting a new month?! I get my Essential Oils Recipe box from Simply Earth! This month is super fun and all about kid-safe oils and fun recipes!
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If you haven’t hear about the company Simply Earth, you can read my first full review of them here.
Otherwise, here are some quick reasons to LOVE Simply Earth
- Family owned business.
- They are affordable!
- There are no middlemen, so they can sell their high quality oils at a lower cost.
- Ingredients are carefully and ethically chosen from farms around the world.
- GMO Free
- All ingredient sources are pesticide free.
- Every batch is tested to 100% purity. Nothing is diluted!
- 365 day satisfaction guaranteed.
- They have a fun and user friendly website filled with recipes and tips!
- They want to reward you for choosing their oils! If you use my code: GUITARANDLACEFREE when subscribing to your first recipe box you will receive a $40 gift certificate to use on a future purchase!
Get your July Recipe Box here!
Now let’s dive in to Simply Earth’s July Recipe Box…
Unboxing:
July’s Recipe box comes with:
- Tangerine Essential Oil – Sweet citrus scent that uplifts, relieves stress and helps detox and digest.
- Fir Needle Essential Oil – Clean pine scent that helps to relieve coughing, pain and deodorizes the air.
- Lavender Essential Oil – True lavender scent that is calming, relieves pain and stress.
- Sweet Dreams Blend {Cedarwood, Marjoram, Frankincense, Lavender and German Chamomile } – Beautiful earthy scent. I really smell the chamomile with a woody undertone. This is perfect for night time relaxation!
- 6 Recipe Cards
- Color coded sticker labels for all of our type-A needs. hehe
- Psyllium Husk Powder for homemade slime. {how fun!!}
- Mint green balloon for a homemade stress ball.
Get your July Recipe Box here!
Use code: GUITARANDLACEFREE for $40 gift certificate to use towards future purchase once you subscribe to your first recipe box!
The Recipes:
I love how every box comes with a theme! July’s box is all about kid friendly oils and recipes. I do not have kids of my own {unless you count my husband…ha!}, but I still found that I could use every oil and recipe. Best of all, I know that I can safely diffuse these oils in my classroom.
Sweet Dreams Roll On – A blend of calming oils and coconut oil that can be used before bedtime. Perfect way to help settle your kids down! Especially during the summer since you can’t use “it’s a school night” as an excuse for another few months. :-p
Sweet Dreams Bath – A blend of calming oils, coconut oil and epsom salts. Did someone say bath?! I love adding Lavender to my baths, so I cannot wait to try the Sweet Dreams blend! I personally love the chamomile/cedar-wood/Lavender scent even more than Lavender by itself.
Lavender Scented Bubbles – Using materials you already have in your kitchen, you can make lavender scented bubbles with your kids! How fun?! There are even tips on how to make your own bubble wand.
Homework Diffuser Blend – I live for these diffuser recipes! This one in particular promotes focus and fights fatigue. I have been diffusing this all week and it smells so bright and crisp! Love it!
DIY Scented Stress Ball – Using materials you already have, you can make an aroma therapeutic stress ball. This is especially perfect for children with sensory needs! I work in special education, so this can easily be put to use. Let’s be real…I may even use this for my own stressful work days. {Summer break is going to last forever, right?!}
Natural Slime – I saved the best for last! Who doesn’t love slime?! Slime was the fidget spinners of 2019 for teachers. We constantly were saying “put the slime away.” I will admit, I always wished that I had my own slime to play with that wasn’t filled with the germs of my 30+ students…It looks so cool! I love how this one isn’t filled with glue and toxins. Kids are so sensitive and just think about all the toxins they absorb by handling chemical filled slime? This one is natural, fun and you can make it any color you like!
Use code: GUITARANDLACEFREE for $40 gift certificate to use towards future purchase once you subscribe to your first recipe box!
Get your July Recipe Box here!
My Honest Review:
Overall, this box is a FANTASTIC deal for the everyday oils included. At first, I a tiny bit concerned on how much use I could get out of a kid-themed recipe box since I do not have kids of my own. However, once I saw the oils included, I was all in! Tangerine, Fir Needle and Lavender are perfect for cleaning products, deodorizing kitchen smells, and just diffusing everyday. Likewise, The Sweet Dreams blend is heavenly and
While the recipes are perfect for kids, they can also be used as an adult. My husband is already begging to make the slime this weekend…need I say more?! I think this box is more about oils that are SAFE for kids and not JUST for kids, if that makes sense. However, If you do have kids, you will find these recipes to be a perfect way to keep your kids entertained and healthy this summer.
As I’ve mentioned in last month’s review, the scent power of these oils are amazing! My new favorite diffuser blend is Tangerine and Fir-Needle and I can smell it all over my home. It is such a bright and clean summer scent that reminds me of camping in the pines. It also really helps get rid of odd kitchen smells. {we are big fish eaters!}
Use code: GUITARANDLACEFREE for $40 gift certificate to use towards future purchase once you subscribe to your first recipe box!
My favorites:
Tangerine and Fir-Needle blended is my new jam! I diffuse it daily. I also have been adding a few drops of both oils to a small bowl of baking soda that I keep in the fridge. As someone who looses her cool over odd kitchen smells, I love the deodorizing qualities of these oils!
Remember how obsessed I was with last month’s Anise Star?! Well, Sweet Dreams blend is this month’s “Anise Star”. I will purchase this one over and over. I love adding a few drops of the Sweet Dreams blend to my bath towels before sending them into the dryer. They come out with a beautiful, warm calming fragrance! This oil is very similar to lavender, but it smells spicier with the cedar-wood and I definitely pick up more chamomile notes.
Any Cons?!
Last month, I mentioned how hard it was to find a “con”. The same goes for this month! This month’s kid-themed box really proved that I can really make use of any recipe box no matter the theme. Just remember, these oils are safe for kids, but can be used for just about anyone and any essential oil recipe!
At the end of the day, you are receiving 4 high quality 15mL oils, aroma therapeutic recipes and the recipe ingredients for only $39 and that is something to shout from the rooftops!
Get your July Recipe Box here!
Big Blue Bonus Box:
I mentioned this in my first review post, but I will let you in on this deal again!
Once you order your first Simply Earth Recipe Box, you will receive a FREE Big Bonus Box. This box is filled with all sorts of extra containers and additional ingredients for your recipes.
The Bonus Box includes:
- Beeswax to make lip balms
- Solid Coconut Oil
- Liquid Almond Oil {carrier oil}
- Liquid Coconut Oil l {carrier oil}
- 6 mini blend bottles
- 6 roll on bottles
So not only will you get your first monthly box of oils worth well over $39, but you will also receive this bonus box AND a $40 gift certificate for your next purchase with my code 🙂
Use code: GUITARANDLACEFREE for $40 gift certificate to use towards future purchase once you subscribe to your first recipe box!
Get your July Recipe Box here!