Julie Andrews may not have sung about rain drops on lavender in the Sound of Music, but yesterday I witnessed the most beautiful rain shower at the lavender farm, and I couldn't help thinking that rain is becoming one of my favorite things. I love the way the rain makes me slow down and notice the sound of the wind and drops falling from the sky. I love the way it leaves nature looking clean, peaceful, and green when the storm ends. And I love the way it smells after it rains.
We're getting ready to plant lavender out in the fields within the next week or two (thank goodness it's finally warming up!). We will have some lavender plants available for purchase after the planting is completed, so if you're interested in buying lavender plants, come down to the farm during Farm Day (June 13) or Lavender Days (June 27-28), or call the Visitors Center to place an order.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Raindrops on Lavender
Monday, May 5, 2008
Say Love with Lavender for Mother's Day
We saw thousands of moms, mothers-to-be, and grandmothers at the Women's Expo, and many found their way to our booth by following the scent of lavender. Several expo attendees asked these types of questions and made these statements:
"I love lavender! A friend gave me some of your essential oil and I've been using it ever since."
"I've heard of Lavender Days and I've always wanted to go. When is it this year?"
"How do you use lavender? I love the smell but didn't know you can use it."
We talked with thousands of women about the Young Living Lavender Farm, Lavender Days, and of course lavender essential oil. We explained that lavender is an herb that we grow at our farm, where it is carefully cultivated, harvested, and distilled into pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil. In celebration of the lavender harvest, we host Lavender Days from June 27-28,
which is one of the most spectacular festivals in Utah! We also shared many ways to use lavender essential oil, such as in massage, in bath salts to soak in the tub, to nourish and soothe burned skin, and for overall well-being.
The sweetest young mother stopped by with her two small children and mentioned to her father-in-law that she had always wanted lavender essential oil. This father-in-law couldn't resist and purchased a bottle for her, much to her excitement! She was so grateful to own a bottle of lavender essential oil--it was the perfect Mother's Day gift.
Moms of all ages love lavender, so remember to show her love on Mother's Day with a gift that will pamper her throughout the year--lavender essential oil.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Women Want Lavender!
Do you know what women want? Tricia and I may not be experts, but we are women, and we have discovered that one of the things women want most in their lives is balance. And as our readers know, a little lavender goes a long way in providing stress relief and balance.
We're excited to share all the wonderful benefits of Young Living's lavender essential oil with thousands of women this weekend at the Utah Valley Women's Expo. This local expo is all about what women want--from beauty tips to health and wellness.
What do I love most about expos? Watching people follow the scent of lavender to our booth and then seeing the delight in their faces as they experience our fantastic lavender products! Tomorrow I'll share some of my favorite conversations about lavender essential oil and our lavender farm with you from the expo.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Lavender Rosewood Bar Soap Winners!
Wow! I'm thrilled to read the responses, questions, and comments we receive on our blog--keep the conversation going! It's great to hear how Young Living's products are benefiting your lives. By sharing your personal experiences and ideas, you are teaching and inspiring the rest of us. Please keep sharing!
Faye Durham asked the following question,
"How is the Lavender Rosewood bar soap made?
Does it contain animal by-products?"
The Young Living bar soaps contain no animal products whatsoever--the base is vegetable oil (palm, coconut, and olive oils, which are classified as vegetable.)
The soap making process is the "cold-process". Oils are added to a kettle. They are at about 85 degrees. A water and lye solution is blended into the oils. The chemical reaction between the fat (oils) and the lye/water solution (alkali) results in soap! It's a very simple process and requires little heat. Essential oils and other ingredients such as wolfberry oil are added just before the soap (in its more liquid state) is poured into a large mold. The soap rests in the mold for 3 days where it completes the process (saponification). After the 3 days the mold is removed. You then have a large block of pure soap. It looks like a 250 pound block of granite. A series of wires cuts the block into bars.
And the winners of this fabulous soap are...
Jill, who said:
"I own my own massage and bodywork business and hand washing is very important. I wash my hands before and after every client. The lavender/rosewood combination in the bar soap is so great for the skin, it inspired me to make my own massage oil using lavender and rosewood. It is my most asked for massage oil. I also added patchouli and ylang ylang to it. My clients even buy it for their homes. I feel it grounds me and nourishes my body, mind, and spirit. As a massage therapist my hands need to be very soft, even though I have to wash them 30 times a day at the least. The lavender/rosewood complements each other and helps to cleanse the energy in between clientele."
Sandy Lee, who said:
"I have already been using the Lavender Rosewood soap this month, for my shower soap.
I have gotten incredibly dry skin since I enter my 50's; nothing else seemed to really help!
Since I started using this Lavender Rosewood soap, it has made a tremendous difference for me!
Each time I use it I notice my skin is less and less dry!
Thank you for this blessing in my life!
And it smells sooo wonderfully, too!!"
Cindylou, who said:
"As a Registered Nurse and mother of 4 children the importance of cleanliness and particularly handwashing is a priority for me. I LOVE all of the FANTASTIC products that Young Living has provided me with in order to safely and effectively carry out this important safeguard. I would love to try the Lavender Rosewood bar soap."
Winners, please be sure to send me an email with your contact information so that I can send you your prizes.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Best Bar Soap- Lavender Rosewood!
Did You Know
...that throughout history lavender has symbolized cleanliness? During the First World War when modern antiseptics were depleted, the public was asked to gather up garden lavender so the oil could be used to dress war wounds.
Benefits of Natural Lavender Soap
Lavender essential oil is a base in many soaps because of its natural antiseptic properties and pleasant fragrance. Natural is the way to go, but you'll only get the benefits and potency of pure, therapeutic-grade lavender essential oil with Young Living's Lavender Rosewood Bar Soap. It's oh so perfect!
Synthetic Chemicals in Bar Soaps can Cause Health Problems
My latest copy of UC Davis Magazine (Spring 2008) reports on a new UC Davis study that shows that a "common antibacterial chemical added to bath soaps can alter hormonal activity in rats and in human cells in the laboratory." (Click here for the full article.) Good reason to go natural!
Lavender Rosewood Bar Soap Contest
To celebrate the season of spring and all things clean, we're offering a bar soap contest. Simply send us a comment about the importance of handwashing or a question about our Lavender Rosewood Bar Soap before noon on Saturday, April 26th to be entered, and you may be one of three lucky winners to receive our luxurious Lavender Rosewood Bar Soap!
Monday, April 21, 2008
The Latest Research on Lavender
"As of today, there are 149 lavender essential oil studies on PubMed.gov, the website of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. All peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals...exciting discoverings!"
Potting Lavender
We just got this question from c.miller:
I live in Salt Lake City and love your blog. I don't have much of a yard, but would love to plant lots of lavender. Does it grow well in pots? And what is the best kind of lavender to plant here in Utah? I am going to come to Lavender Days in June. I can't wait to come and see your beautiful farm!Hello fellow Utahn! I am happy to see your interest in lavender and that you plan on coming to Lavender Days June 27 and 28! We have a ton going on, but I think one of the things you'll be most interested in is our classes on lavender. You'll be able to learn about growing lavender in your garden, as well as take a class on the latest research that has been done on lavender.
In the meantime, I'll try to give you some information you can use now. The type of lavender we plant at the Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona is Lavandula angustifolia, which we have found does wonderful in Utah's climate. It is not only great for aromatic use, but can be used in cooking as well. The lavender plant's root system is about the same size as the plant itself, so you could start it out in a small pot, but you will need to replant it in bigger pots as the plant itself gets bigger. Lavender also loves, loves, loves the sunlight. So wherever you put your potted plant, make sure it is in direct sunlight. If you do pot it make sure to put rocks in the bottom, because they don't like their feet staying wet. And like I said a few posts down, once the lavender is established it really doesn't need much water at all. I hope you have fun with your lavender plants this summer!
