The magic of Lime

Originally posted 6/16/14

Started off this morning by not wanting to get up, feeling too tired to even want to make breakfast (although I have to anyway), and not really feeling up to all my Monday chores that needed to be done. I put a couple drops of Lime essential oil into my diffuser and went to work making some breakfast for my kids. Within just a few minutes I could feel my energy levels coming up, while feeling happier and calmer than just a few minutes before.

Lime is amazing for its uplifting scent that can literally improve your mood within minutes, if not seconds. While it can be used in food (and I often do), I especially love the fragrance. The Modern Essentials book lists Lime as helping to "overcome exhaustion, depression, and listlessness;" I also use Lime to clean with, just a couple drops on a sponge or rag and clean your stove or counters. Its fresh, all natural, and cleans grease just as well as any soap. Depending on how I'm feeling when I make my cleaners and air fresheners, I might also put some lime oil in them.

Addition 12/8/14
I have been loving lime this winter! In the mornings I diffuse 3 drops of lime with 2 drops of On Guard essential oil blend from doTERRA and I can tell you it makes a huge difference in my attitude and my kids attitude. The mornings I forget, my 6 year old is grumpy and does not want to get ready for school. The mornings I get it going right away we have no fights, no crying or whining. Peace and happiness, and uplifting attitudes :)

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Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to join blogger and share my experiences with you! I've previously written on another blog site so I'll be moving many of my posts over here. If you have any questions or comments about my posts, or about essential oils in general, please feel free to post them. I love to hear everyone's experiences, thoughts, and opinions, and look forward to lots of great conversations!