Top 5 Oils for new Moms: Petra King Photography I Maternity + Baby + Wedding Photographer
Welcoming a new baby into your lives is HUGE. It’s a BIG change to your family dynamics, be it your first or not. Along with these changes come a whole bag of tricks that we are generally unprepared for. Sleep deprivation, emotions, stress, fighting germs and oh ya…hormones.
I am here to help make motherhood easier.If you are concerned about all the crap that is out there and worried what’s best for you and baby, this will help. Bite sized info that are easy to digest. Any help or advice on what works while you are in the thick of things is what most moms crave, right? And at the end of the day YOU need to do what you believe is best. These are MY top 5 oils for new moms that I know you will love and appreciate.
Lavender
This is not your Grandmother’s lavender bathroom spray lol. This is the Swiss Army of oils. It also smells way different. In the best way too, because what we are used to is synthetic or a fragrance. YL Lavender is pure. Uplifts moods, amazing to unwind and my go to for sleep, skin (anti-fungal/inflammatory properties) Scrapes,bites and a great antihistamine.
Copiaba
Once teething hits…this is a lifesaver :) It’s powerful anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties help to ease the pain on tender gums in minutes. It is also great for the nervous system, healing the skin and for colds/respiratory system.
Thieves
One oil I cannot live without! Every home needs Thieves and those who use it will totally speak volumes about it too. Thieves kills 99.98% of germs. Amazing for your immune support, keeping you healthy and warding off sickness. It dates back to the 15th Century when grave robbers stole from the sick/dying during the plague. It is YL’s #1 seller. They have a whole home cleaning line using Thieves oil.
Peace and Calming
This beautiful blend is perfect for calming and soothing anxiety, stress, hyperactiveness and can help with insomnia. Great support for your emotional and nervous system too!
Progessence Photo Plus (PPP)
Let’s talk about homones shall we? They aren’t fun and one minute you are hot the next freezing and in tears. I get it…been there lol. Progessence supports healthy hormone balance in women. It contains natural hormone extract (use progesterone) from wild yams. Provides relief during PMS and menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, PPD, hot flashes, insomnia, hair loss, weight gain and so much more. I love it. I use it twice a day (am and night) 1-2 drops as part of my daily routine.
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I am here for you mama. Sharing my knowledge and love with you because healthy mamas and healthy families matter.
Welcome sweet little Sonny. Your big sister and family love you so much!
Much love and till next time,
Petra
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Baby Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Diffusing vs Candles: Petra King Photography I Maternity + Baby + Wedding Photographer
The first Blog entry of 2025! Happy New Year friends. I hope you are all staying healthy and happy? Today’s blog post is going to hit a little differently. Less talking and more visuals for you ;).
If I could write a letter to my younger self I would strongly encourage myself to have done my research earlier! Blindly following labels just because they say all natural, pure, safe or green clean is far from what lies underneath. It’s a term called “Greenwashing” Simply put, hidden toxins, chemicals and fragrances that are otherwise banned or renamed just to sell a product.
Fast forward 15 years and I started using Young Living Essential Oils and dove into learning all I could. I am now older and more wiser :)
And when I ditched candles for my diffuser
These graphics should help breakdown and simplify things as it does get very overwhelming at times when you WANT to make a change but aren’t sure where to start.
I am not sure about you but at the time I had NO idea….read on
Curious about carcinogens? Click the graphic below for more info in a PDF.
Enter Young Living. A natural journey I embarked on ultimately for myself, turned into one that the whole family uses daily.
And WHY Young Living is different and THE Industry Leader in the HIGHEST quality and purest Essential Oils and Products on the market.
Still not convinced? Why not try out a few of these or blend together and create your own all natural and GOOD for you scent in your home? If you find something you love, please share it with me. I LOVE finding new scents that uplift, calm or just make me feel good!
Ready to get started and make a switch to a more natural and healthy lifestyle? Click the link to have access to my wholesale prices and receive an additional 10% off your first order.
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I can’t wait to welcome to the amazing world of Young Living.
I promise you will ask yourself why you didn’t start sooner.
How to fight germs naturally: Petra King Photography I Wedding + Maternity + Baby Photographer
How many times have you heard yourself say next year I will be more prepared? We said goodbye to the warmer temps not that long ago and before you feel like you are stuck on the never ending Groundhog Day with sickness hamster wheel let’s get a jump on things early shall we.
Mama…I am here to let you in on my secret weapon. Actually that’s a lie. It’s NO secret at all. BUT if you are new to the world of natural and plant based products than listen up.
Thieves Essential Oil has been my #1 product to keep us healthy year round.
Thieves kills 99.96% of germs and is 100% natural. This blend has been around since the 15th Century and Young Living is the original company to bring it to market for us. It is also YL’s Top selling product. And for good reason too. It’s a powerhouse oil made up of: Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Rosemary, Lemon and Eucalyptus.
Some of my favourite ways to use:
Thieves Tea: brew some tea (I love peppermint) let it cool slightly and then add some raw honey and a drop of Thieves and Lemon Essential oil.
Thieves + Honey Throat Coat: 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp water, 2 drops Thieves, 3 drops Lemon. Heat water and honey together until liquid then add in the oils. Stir together and serve on a spoon. Make sure the liquid isn't too hot or close to boiling before adding oils. Then just eat it.
Diffuse round the clock for an amazing smell without the toxins candles release and for added IMMUNE support for everyone in your home! It goes wonderfully with Lemon or Orange for a clean, warm atmosphere! OR pair with Lavender at bedtime for sleepy, wellness vibes.
Dilute in a roller and roll on the bottom of the feet, along the spine and/or over the lymph nodes daily for overall wellness. This works perfectly for kids as part of your daily routine before school or at bedtime.
Sound like something your family needs? Here’s a hot tip…once you try it and see what it can do for you and your family you will wonder why you didn’t start sooner. Take it from a mama who said the SAME thing!
Here’s where to grab some. P.S…your FREE Young Living account will also give you 10% off your first order! Use my referral code #19271124 and this link so you’ll be connected with me if EVER you need help. Lastly…welcome! I am SO thrilled you are here.
Petra King Photography specializes in Weddings and Motherhood Photography. Serving Low-Tox Education in Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Studio cleaning and precious cargo: Oshawa Bowmanville Cake Smash Photographer
One of the ways I love to celebrate my clients and milestones that matter to them is with a First Birthday Cake Smash session. The journey I am grateful and blessed to call work has allowed me to document engagements, weddings and growing families. 17+ years of connections and memories. That I cherish 1000%
I have always taken great pride in providing a service that not only that my clients love and come back time and time again for…but for one I can be proud of and have FULL confidence in a clean and safe environment.
My tired and tested secret weapon isn’t a secret anymore. Because I want YOU to have it in your homes too. So I talk about it. A LOT. For the last 10 years I have used Thieves Household Cleaner and know that when you bring your most precious cargo into the studio for a session…I am NOT worried about what surfaces they touch or come into contact with.
Thieves kills 99.96% of all germs. Our studio is based out of my home, so of course I go to great lengths to make sure it’s clean and safe for you as well as my own family. It’s the only multipurpose cleaner you will need. From floors, surfaces, mirrors, windows, kitchen and bathrooms. Yes it cuts grease and soap grime too.
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Your easy button for keeping your precious cargo and home healthy and happy.
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Petra King Photography specializes in Motherhood, Baby, Health & Wellness in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Helpful Dilution Guide: Oshawa Lot-Tox Motherhood Studio Photography
Congratulations and welcome to Young Living! I am SO excited you are here. IF this is your first experience with Essential Oils there are few things I wanted to share to help make it a smooth transition into leading a more low tox lifestyle. And don’t worry mama, it doesn’t mean you need to do it all at once. Swapping out products one at a time is the easiest way to go.
When it comes to Essential Oils, how to use them and applying them, common sense and finding what works for you and your family is important. That’s to beautiful thing about Young Living and the oils/products that they offer to cover everything you need for your home, health, wellness and mind.
But here is a quick graphic to help you get a better understanding of using essential oils with a carrier oil.
Some of my favourite carrier oils to use with Essential Oils are, Refined Liquid Coconut oil (or solid), Jojoba Oil, YL’s V6 Oil or Grapeseed oil and if you don’t have any of those, Olive oil will work too.
Using Essential oils for your family and children offers SO many health benefits. If you are a member already and hooked in with me, we have a wonderful free community that offers a TON of information for you right at your finger tips. If you aren’t a member already and are curious, just let me know and I can extend an invite to you so you can learn and educate yourself on how amazing these all natural products can help you.
Health and wellness (and smiles like this one) are everything! I am so excited you are here and know that you are what YL offers you will be the game changer for you and your family.
Curious about something or ready to get started? Feel free to reach out or click the link below.
Motherhood, Milestones and a drop of wellness :)
Petra