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!
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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.
Here's what works: Oshawa Low Tox Motherhood Studio
Hey mama!
Welcome back ;). Congratulations your baby has graduated! You’ve moved on from the newborn stage to the age group of 3-6 months. This is such a fun, sweet and silly time… and one of my favourites. As personalities emerge so does things like teething, tantrums and playing strange with outsiders. Don’t worry, as stressful as it sounds here are a few things to help you navigate Motherhood naturally and with ease.
I love bringing my knowledge of Essential Oils and Young Living’s Plant based products to you because as a Mom myself, it’s important to know what I am using and how it affects my family. And I Thank You for being here and enjoying these little tidbits of Motherhood too.
When it comes to figuring out how to help your little one (especially when they can’t tell you what the matter is) knowing what to use that is all natural is overwhelming enough. YL has made it so easy to make the switch naturally and stress free.
Here’s my breakdown on what works for the above topics:
For Teething- reach for Copiaba. It’s an anti-inflammatory that is pretty much tasteless and works quickly. It helps to soothe sore little inflamed gums. You can apply neat directly to their gums. Or dilute with a carrier oil first and rub onto gums for support.
For tantrums- try reaching for Lavender, Gentle Baby, Peace & Calming or try DreamEase from our KidScents line. Any of these will help soothe and calm your upset baby. To use, diffuse in the room while cuddling. You can use any of these topically on baby too. Use a dilution chart for the correct ratio of drops per carrier oil.
Check out a quick Dilution Ratio Guide Here
Playing strange? This is all part of growth and development but there are ways to help. Any of the oils above listed under tantrums can help. Apply topically the same way or put a drop or two into your hands and rub over their clothing. That way it’s in their immediate space and no wait time. All this aside, if they are going through separation anxiety then gentle reassurance, lots of cuddles and creating a positive safe enviornment is key. Don’t worry…it will pass ;)
Feel free to try out a few of these if any resonate with you or if you are currently at your wits end. Trust me mama, I’ve been there. If I could go back with all the information I know now about essential oils and natural plant based products from YL, Life would have been a LOT less stressful.
New members will receive 10% off your order when you become a member. Membership is free so long as you place at least one order a year from signup date. You’ll also be able to enjoy 24% off with my wholesale pricing. Ask me how you can earn free monthly promos and cheap shipping too! Seriously…this company is so amazing at giving back! Use the code #19271124 when asked and you’ll be hooked up to me so I can help and support you on your journey.
As always I am here for you. Not sure if YL is the right fit for you? Let’s connect, I would happily share out a sample with you to try first.
And if you are ready and want your sanity back…lean right in ands save 24% with link below
Petra King Photography specializes in Motherhood, Baby, Health & Wellness in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Tips to soothe nausea during pregnancy: Oshawa GTA Low Tox Motherhood Studio
Let’s talk about Nausea. It affects so many of us at some point or other during pregnancy. IF you are one of the lucky few to not experience it during your pregnancy I bow down to you ;) I can totally remember suffering with it up until 14 -18 weeks.
Here few ways to use essential oils for support with nausea during pregnancy:
-Diffusing or applying topically are the most common ways to find relief. Oils such as peppermint, ginger are great for relief. Digize applied topically gives relief within a matter of minutes (they all do really).
-if using Digize rub on tummy/upper chest area in clockwise direction.
-make peppermint tea. Not a fan of hot drinks right now? That’s ok…try peppermint iced tea
If you suffer from stress related nausea:
There are a few stress supporting oils to consider: lavender, chamomile, black spruce and even orange will help you too.
Of course there are a ton of ways to help support you and your body. Play around with things and see what works for you.
Other natural ways to support and find relief from can look like applying a cold compress to neck and or forehead or even sucking on a ginger chew. Getting some fresh air and staying hydrated. Speaking from experience, try to refrain from lying down right after you eat also helps to avoid heartburn. Avoiding spicy or rich foods and pay attention to strong smells that act as triggers (things like gasoline, strong toxic cleaning products, paint, fish, meat or cheeses etc etc) For me it was chocolate milk and OJ…weird I know lol.
Peppermint and Digize have been my favourite go to’s. Now in full transparency here, I am not pregnant (door closed years ago) but I wish I had these amazing oils and aromatherapy tips back then.
Not everyone will love all of these oils or scents, and that is okay! You need to find what works for you.
If you are new to oils and feeling a little overwhelmed, know that it’s normal. I was there too. I read a TON!
We now have an amazing supportive and generous community to help that is there if you need it. And of course I am here for you when you are ready mama. If you prefer sitting to experience things in person, let’s set a date. Pop by the studio, grab a coffee or tea. Whatever you’d like :)
If you are planning ahead or just getting through the waves of it through the day, I highly recommend to give these a try. I promise your sanity and body will thank you. What do you have to lose?
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Till next time mama’s. Be well, get some rest and keep smiling,
Much love,
P xo