My Heart, Christ's Home

Hello everyone! This morning I went to PWOC which is a group for women that is focused on Christ and becoming a more Christian woman. I have been taking this study called, "Becoming a Woman of Prayer" and have been loving it! It talks about having more intentional prayer with our Heavenly Father and Savior, and I have really enjoyed it. I wanted to talk about the program that the group put on today though. It was really inspiring for me. I feel that as I get older, I want more and more to become more like Christ, and really let Him into my life. I have always been religious and have always recognized the significance of living a Christ Led life, but I haven't really done anything about it. Like, maybe the small things I'm doing are enough... but in reality, it's not. There are so many missed opportunities throughout my day that I could really dedicate to my Savior and doing the things HE would have me do. This program today talked about letting Christ into our "home" and how would we feel as He entered each room and as He lived with us daily. Would I feel embarrassed by the books that I read, the movies that I had in my collection, the music playing, the time I spent on the computer...pinterest... the little things that I have "hidden", or the work (or lack thereof) that I am doing for Him? It really made me think about the time I spend during a day and what time I am actually spending doing the Lord's will. How much am I doing that is led by self-satisfaction or by bad habits or whatever the case may be? What things do I "keep hidden" from the Lord, that I do not give it ALL to Him?

I have really been trying to be more open to the promptings of my Savior and as I do so, I feel that I am happier and more fulfilled. I see the opportunities He gives me and now I need to work. I love that we can go to Him for anything because, even when we think He doesn't know what is going on, He really does, and He truly cares. On Sunday, I was reminded of the pain and suffering Jesus Christ went through in the Garden of Gethsemane. How he bled from EVERY pore, and was in such pain and agony, all so I could make my own choices. All so I could choose to follow Him or choose to do my own thing. (And when I choose to do my own thing, how quickly I am reminded that I need Him, and He is there) He suffered all that because He cares. I was also reminded of our Heavenly Father, and what it must have been like to watch His Beloved Son suffer that pain and not just remove it from Him! That again shows the love of our Heavenly Father and that as much as He wants to take away those times of trial, we need them, and like every good parent, He allows us to have those trials so that we can come out of them stronger. I feel that now I really need to go to work. I really need to give it ALL to Him and intentionally use my day to glorify my Heavenly Father and my Savior.

I believe there are so many ways we can do this, and some ways that I am going to try is one of the hardest things for me, and that is setting aside time to read my scriptures! How can my spiritual self be fed if I am not "feasting" on His words?? Another thing that I have already started working on is having more intentional prayer and conversation with God and Christ. How can I really be doing the things the Lord would have me do, if I don't even recognize His voice?? I have started to listen to more uplifting music when I am doing things like cleaning the house or driving because when I do, I notice a change of pace in my home. It goes from chaos to more calm and more peaceful. It has been a good time for me to really listen to the words, reflect on them and when I sing them, I feel like I am closer to my Savior. When I am closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, I am more able to control my attitude, how I react when something annoying or bad happens, and how I treat my husband and my babies. Maybe as I get older I start to see the potential I have and want to live up to that potential. Like one of the primary songs from church says, "I want to be the BEST I can, to live with God again.." I truly want to be the best I can. I want Christ to come into my heart AND home and feel comfortable dwelling there, knowing that my life is based on His teachings and His example.

Thank you for reading! I know this post was more spiritually glittered than my others have been, but I am just having those thoughts like, "What am I really doing with my day-to-day life? What am I really allowing into my life? How am I trying to be a better person, a better wife and a better mother?" SO all the things I have been focused on, that have really become my passions, have really started to help me become more self-aware and more intentional every day. I hope you have a fabulous day!! Thanks again!! :)

DIY Unicorn Poop (Essential Oil Glittered Play Dough)

Good Morning!! I have been on Pinterest like a mad woman, trying to find everyday uses for my essential oils, when I stumbled upon THIS recipe I was super excited to make it! It is a simple salt dough recipe or whatever, but because I am Brittany, I can't just do what the recipe says... I have to make it my own.... SO here is my version of this play dough recipe, that I feel is rightfully named "Unicorn Poop".

I found these super cute little glass jars at Hobby Lobby (that happened to be 1/2 off when I got them...woot!) I think they are just like the little Ball mason jars used for jam and things like that, but they are cute little storage containers for my new concoctions of things (like play dough!)

For my recipe, I cut the original into fourths (?) so it would fit into the little jars:
1/4 C All Purpose Flour
2 Tbsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
1/4 C Water
A little bit of Coconut Oil (like the original recipe, any oil would do, I just wanted to use coconut)
Food Coloring
ANNNND Essential Oils

Now, I just followed the recipe, mixing the flour, salt and cream of tartar in a medium sauce pan until combined, then add water, oil, and food coloring and mix until smooth.

Turn on stove to MEDIUM LOW (it will come together quick) and mix until it looks something like this:

Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes... I am bad about this, so I cleaned up while I impatiently waited haha.. Then you can add the GLITTER!!! I just dumped a bunch into the pan.. you might think, isn't that a bit excessive?? buuuttt I don't really know what that word means... so, no, it's not.

I kneaded in the glitter, then added the essential oils to the dough (about 5-6 drops) and kneaded them in... and there you have it- UNICORN POOP!!! (It actually made me think of bait for fish hah)

I hope you enjoy making your very own Unicorn Poop! The blog I tagged in this post, listed her favorite essential oils and what they are good for (like lavender is good for relaxing...etc) I enjoy playing with our lavender scented Unicorn Poop, because as it warms up, I can smell the lavender and it IS relaxing, like a stress ball that is super glittery! Also, I added a little bitty bit of coconut oil before I added the glitter, just because it was a little dryer than I liked :) GOOD LUCK and have fun playing with your Unicorn Poop!! If you have any questions, let me know! Thank you for reading! HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY!!! :)

Oily Unicorn

Oh my goodness, I have been sucked in! No, no, I'm kidding, I have just found an awesome product that I am excited to have incorporated into my daily life! I haven't been using essential oils long, only about a week, but I am so pumped to put them to work in my home. I have been doing A LOT of research on different ways to use them and how to make them practical for everyday use in my home. SO, I figured I would kinda answer a few questions about Why I have decided to sell doTerra oils, and what I hope to gain from this experience...

Why doTerra? Well, really the reason for choosing this brand is because it was the one introduced to me. I know Young Living is another big brand, and there are several others that are kinda this same thing..(multi-level marketing)... From my understanding, doTerra is a great brand with 100% natural oils and they have a positive focus on natural living.

Why sell oils? Honestly, I just want to have fun classes and I thought, welllll, if I'm going to have a class, and someone wants to buy some oils, then why not earn a little commission? And if it helps out my friend, then, why not?! I couldn't really think of a reason why not, so that's pretty much why I decided to do this. Also, this gives me a reason to clean my house (and keep it clean) in case I want to have a class or have someone over to learn more about oils, it would be nice to welcome people into a clean home haha! It gives me a reason to have all my friends over!! I LOVE PEOPLE!! Especially when we can learn cool things to do to live more naturally and use more natural products in our home! This opportunity will keep me busy. I am finding that when I have a few things on my plate at a time, I am so much more efficient in daily life! Things actually get done when I have more things to do...as crazy at that seems! haha! I have my first class Monday night, so I will see how that goes, and see how long this little experience actually lasts ;)

What am I hoping to gain from this? I am NOT trying to supplement income or anything like that. I do not hope to make thousands of dollars a month. I hope to gain a better knowledge of essential oils and how they can support a healthy lifestyle. I want to know how to better care for my family and my body with the help of oils. I want to have more knowledge of how to use them, practically, in my daily life--cleaning supplies, beauty supplies, AND preventing things like the common cold... I am also just looking to gain more self-confidence, being in these sorts of situations keeps me on my toes and makes me feel like a better "me".

I am super excited for this little venture! I am excited to meet new people, form new friendships and help others to learn along with me, the benefits of using these hippie oils. My husband is already making fun of me, calling my mixing of oils, witch-craft and potions haha! I love that man, and I am happy that he is supportive, even if he does give me a hard time. Thank you so much for reading!! :) HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!