Essential oils seem to be all the rage these days. If you’re wondering what they do and how to use them, this is for you! Today we’re partnering with our sponsor Plant Therapy to give away some free essential oil sets and share their top 5 oils and kid-safe synergies for summer – a great place to start for beginners (us included)!
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Giveaway
Two winners will be chosen to win one of the following prizes:
- A KidSafe Complete Set: Contains 20 synergies with 100% pure, undiluted essential oils.
Total value: $164.95
– - A Top 32 Essential Oil Set: Includes Plant Therapy’s top 16 selling essential oils and top 16 synergy blends, all packaged in an attractive and convenient portfolio zippered case.
Total value: $179.95
The combined value of both of these prizes is $344.90!
>This contest is now closed<
How to Enter the Giveaway*
To enter the contest, please read and follow these rules:
- The contest is open to those within the 48 contiguous United States only.
- You have TWO chances to enter the contest by leaving comments below.
- 1st entry: Leave a comment below sharing why you’d like to try Plant Therapy’s essential oils.
- 2nd entry: Sign up for their newsletter. After signing up, comment “newsletter” below.
The contest will end at midnight EST on Tuesday, May 26th Wednesday, May 27th (a one day extension!). The winner will be selected at random and emailed directly (so make sure your address is entered correctly in your comments below!).
Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils
Many people swear by essential oils as home remedies and claim they help keep their kids out of the doctor’s office. Though these claims are not backed by the FDA, it certainly sounds intriguing! So if you want to figure out how to incorporate them into your family’s routine, here are some good ways to start.
Content courtesy of our sponsor Plant Therapy
Top 5 Oils
- Lavender
Lavender Population is known for being calming by reducing anxiety and acting as a stress reliever. It can also help with minor burns and reducing scarring and other skin issues including eczema and psoriasis.
– - Lemon
Lemon can be refreshing, energizing, and uplifting. It can also be added to your favorite household cleaner to help refresh and sanitize.
– - Peppermint
Peppermint is stimulating and can help enhance alertness and improve your energy. It can also relieve headaches, nausea, digestive problems, and congestion. Because of its menthol content, peppermint has a cooling effect which can also help reduce a fever and relieve pain.
– - Tea Tree
Tea Tree is often known for its ability to help combat acne and oily skin. You can also add a few drops to laundry to help keep things fresh.
– - Frankincense
Frankincense frereana is especially prized for its skin rejuvenating properties. It’s great for wrinkles, scars, dry skin and damaged skin, and can help heal a wound or cut. It can also calm and relax your body and uplift your mood.
Top 5 KidSafe Synergies
Plant Therapy also has a line of KidSafe Synergies, which are basically different blends. Here are their top 5 for summer:
- Germ Destroyer
Move over hand sanitizer! A germ fighting oil is great to have on
hand to help your family fight any sickness you might come in contact with.
– - Sneezy Stop
Do you or your child suffer from allergies? These synergies have been known to alleviate symptoms caused from seasonal allergies.
– - Ban The Bugs
Beware summertime buggers! Your family can play outdoors more this summer with an all natural insect repellent using these synergies.
– - Calming The Child
These relaxing synergies are great to use during the day or before bed when you or your child are feeling overwhelmed or extra wound up.
– - Nighty Night
These two oils are perfect to help you or your little one sleep more soundly during the night. Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. I know we’ve all gotten to a point where we will try anything!
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
Chances of winning depend on the number of entries. Entries will be chosen at random. Giveaway winner will be contacted on or around May 28th via email. The winner will have 3 days to respond before they are disqualified and a new winner is chosen. We may share your first name, last initial, and comment publicly but will not share any other information with anyone except to facilitate shipment of your prizes, which will be shipped directly from the respective vendor. 100 Days of Real Food will not use your email address for anything other than contacting you about this giveaway, however if you sign up for our partner’s newsletter, you will be agreeing to their terms regarding their use of your email address. Giveaway open to US residents only, aged 18 or over, residing within the 48 US contiguous states only. We are not liable for errors stemming from lost/delayed e-mail, posting or typographical errors, technical failures, etc. Void where prohibited by law. This giveaway is being held by Leake, LLC doing business as 100 Days of Real Food. We may be reached at info{at}100daysofrealfood{dot}com.
Real Food on the Trail!
Peggy
May 28, 2015 at 3:54 pmI have been wanting to try oils for a long time. This would be a great opportunity to do that!
Lacy
May 28, 2015 at 4:47 pmThis is an amazing giveaway! I am entering the essential oil world and falling head over heals! Thanks!
Karen Wood
May 28, 2015 at 4:48 pmI have a few oils. Have been reading and learning about them and want a lotmore.
Karen Wood
May 28, 2015 at 4:54 pmnewsletter
Crystal
May 28, 2015 at 8:39 pmThank you for a chance to try.
Kelly
May 28, 2015 at 8:43 pmMy sister is really getting into essential oils. I love learning from her, and look forward to using the oils to help us live a more natural life.
Trisha Smet
May 28, 2015 at 9:31 pmWhat a great alternate to traditional medicine to use to help my family!
Trisha Smet
May 28, 2015 at 9:31 pmNewsletter
Danielle Hendrix
May 28, 2015 at 10:52 pmI’ve been wanting to try essential oils for awhile! Thanks
Danielle Hendrix
May 28, 2015 at 10:54 pmNewsletter
Leah
May 28, 2015 at 11:09 pmOh, what fun! I’d love to try their essential oils kit. I have a couple at my house, peppermint, tea tree, and lavender. Would be so curious about other oils!
And I already subscribe to your lovely newsletter. :)
Nina
May 28, 2015 at 11:40 pmNewsletter
Nina
May 28, 2015 at 11:42 pmI have wanted to learn more about oil uses. I already love aromatherapy!
Sam
May 29, 2015 at 12:20 amI would love to learn how to incorporate these oils into my household. I love the thought of the child sAfe oils.
Anne Lehradt
May 29, 2015 at 3:42 amI would love to find something that helps me sleep better and for my headache. thank you. & newsletter.
Annalisa Scamporrino
May 29, 2015 at 3:53 amAs I’ve moved more and more towards natural remedies (honey, coconut oil, etc) and organic foods (plus less processed foods), I’ve become more and more interested in essential oils. However most of the kits are so expensive that it’s a lot for me to drop money on unless I know it works for me
Annalisa Scamporrino
May 29, 2015 at 3:55 amNewsletter
Stacey Beach
May 29, 2015 at 7:14 amNewsletter
Carel Blank
May 29, 2015 at 9:55 amI would love to try EO. I hear great things about them for healthy clean living.
Carel Blank
May 29, 2015 at 10:01 amNewsletter
Kim
May 29, 2015 at 10:48 amI currently use Doterra and love essential oils. Would love to try these!!
Rochelle
May 29, 2015 at 2:55 pmJust starting with EO’s & this would help out alot. Want to help keep my family healthier
Katherine Brown
May 29, 2015 at 3:14 pmI would love to try eo’s I have many friends who use them and love them and I would like to try them out.
Lorraine
May 29, 2015 at 4:16 pmEssential oils would help my pain from fibromyalgia
Rebecca
May 29, 2015 at 8:15 pmI’ve always been curious about essential oils, but I’d like to know more before I invest.
Cara
May 29, 2015 at 11:05 pmI would love to Plant Therapy’s essential oils because I believe they are they best defense for many ailments / issues. I use essential oils as part of my facial regime and I also use the to scent my natural (Branch Basics) cleaning products. I even use them to make homemade bath salts. I am a very big essential oils fan!
Samantha
May 30, 2015 at 11:23 amI am a holistic health coach and am experimenting with essential oils on myself and my family. So far I love them (but it can get expensive to try them all) and would love to recommend to clients. This set would be the perfect way to be able to try them at no cost! Thank you!
Hannah
May 30, 2015 at 2:43 pmi use DoTerra, but would love to try another brand!
Brandi
May 31, 2015 at 4:36 amI use doterra but have used plant therapys fractionated coconut oil. Would love to check out their oils.
Cristie
May 31, 2015 at 10:37 amI have been reading good things about Plant Therapy products and am excited to try them out!
AJ
May 31, 2015 at 11:26 amI’ve just started using essential oils and am very interested in trying Plant Therapy; especially those that a kid safe.
Luba
June 1, 2015 at 2:00 amI recently started using and researching about Essential oils. I would love to try them and experiment even more with them.
Phelps
June 2, 2015 at 4:35 pmAlways looking for healthier alternatives for my family. Would LOVE to win this and start using essential oils more.
Kiki Shafer
June 3, 2015 at 12:56 amNewsletter. I have been learning a lot about essential oils and greatly desire to use them to their full benefits for myself and my children
Carly
June 3, 2015 at 12:05 pmI already use and love Plant Therapy! Lately I’ve been into making my own skincare items.
M Flynn
June 3, 2015 at 1:33 pmI’ve been a huge fan of the peppermint essential oil for years (use it for digestive issues) and am very interested in trying Plant Therapy.
Nikki Maxson
June 4, 2015 at 1:50 amI love essential oils and how they provide so many benefits naturally!
Na
June 5, 2015 at 12:28 amI use DoTerra and Eden’s Garden, both have worked well – but I’m always up for finding others because each brand has it’s own unique type of oils.
Na
June 5, 2015 at 12:29 amNewsletter
Vicky T
June 8, 2015 at 11:43 amI am new to essential oils and I would love to implement them more in our lives for cleaner alternatives to so many things! Thank you.
Lisa P
June 10, 2015 at 9:06 pmI already use and love Plant Therapy! I’d like to try some of their hydrosols though, and more of the kid safe synergies.
jessica johns
June 13, 2015 at 12:21 pmI love oils, but have never used plant therapy’s brand before. I am also interested in their kid synergies blends.
Sheryl Mulhall
June 16, 2015 at 2:40 pmnewsletter
Sheryl Mulhall
June 16, 2015 at 2:42 pmI am recovering from surgery chemo for breast cancer. Would like to try oils to help with my healing process and to help me be healthier all the way around. Have heard great thins about them but don’t have the money to invest right now. Thank you.
Kathryn
June 18, 2015 at 2:59 pmI would love to find something or a few oils that would help with my migraines.
Martha Miestchovich
June 21, 2015 at 3:58 pmI have two auto-immune disorders, and am in constant pain. I am allergic to many medications, and only take herbal supplements in an effort to reduce my symptoms.
I recently started making my own skin care products, and would like to learn about essential oils. Your site is such an inspiration to me and I appreciate all your posts!
Martha Miestchovich
June 21, 2015 at 4:01 pmnewsletter
Denise
June 21, 2015 at 4:21 pmI have personally seen the benefits of essential oils and other homeopathic remedies and they are amazing!
Mandy
June 24, 2015 at 10:42 amI would like to learn more uses for oils, as I transition our home to a chemical free environment.
Maggie
July 15, 2015 at 12:52 pmI have been interested in essential oils for year, but haven’t taken the leap to buy a full set. Would love to see how they can impact my families health!
Jessica byelick
November 23, 2015 at 4:55 pmI would love to learn more about the oils and keeping sickness out of my house.
Rhonda
November 26, 2015 at 8:01 amWould love to learn more about germ busters and make hand sanitizer
Rhonda
November 26, 2015 at 8:04 amWould like to learn more about making hand sanitizer.
Carla Holley
February 19, 2016 at 10:26 am“newsletter”
Shawn D.
February 19, 2016 at 10:44 amI would love the Mom’s essential oil roller ball kit! It sounds like the complete package for my per-menopausal self and my teenage children. I have hear wonderful things about essential oils and can’t wait to give them a try!
Shari Gonzales
February 19, 2016 at 12:17 pmI’d love to try Plant Therapy’s essential oils because it sounds like it would be a holistic way of potentially keeping my kids healthy!!!
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Sheri Rogers
February 26, 2016 at 10:10 pmI have a husband and 2 granddaughters with asthma and allergies. I’m very interested in learning more about plant therapy.
Autumn
March 19, 2016 at 11:11 pmI would like ether set, because I have loved trying new essential oils and I don’t have many yet.
Connie
May 3, 2016 at 10:05 pmI would love to try your oils for natural health and healing.
Jennifer
May 6, 2016 at 11:55 pmTrying to find a natural way to get some sleep for my daughter and I
Paula Chandler
March 4, 2018 at 1:43 pmMy life is taking a turn for the better, after suffering a series of misfortunes, and suffering with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I have awaked, and am looking for the good things in life. Essential oils are healing, a part of natural, the thought of them makes me happy. I’d loveum!!
Paula Chandler
March 4, 2018 at 1:45 pm*nature :)