My Raisin Family

Hey everyone! I have been using my essential oils for a couple of months now, so I thought I would share with you kind of like a day in the life essential oils version. I think I underestimated how much I would use these oils and how much of a difference they would make in our lives.  So here is a typical day of our family incorporating our doTerra oils. 6am: my alarm goes off to get everyone up and ready for school. I come out and put my motivation blend on my wrists and go to each room to wake everyone up. One of the kiddos have had a cough over night so I put a drop of Easy Air (Breath for US) with some Fractionated Coconut Oil on their chest. The kids get up and get breakfast while I get coffee happening. Today I also decided to put the diffuser going with a couple of drops of peppermint, lemon and frankinsence. This is a blend to help with getting moving in the morning and smells so good.  7:30am: The kids are ready for school so they line up to get th...

Hey everyone! We have hit the second week of school for the year now and even with a whole heap of stuff happening in the house (broken bones, gymnastics twice a week, etc) we have managed to hit a groove with our routine! So I thought I would share it with you! Usually if I have the car, I will pick something to take to school for the kids to eat when they get out of class. My mum works at the school as well so the kids know to go straight to her office when they get let out of class. I am usually there already waiting for them with their afternoon tea as they are always so hungry after school. On days where my 8 year old has gymnastics (Wednesdays and Fridays) this is where we both leave to take her there as her classes are straight after school. Other days we just hang out and play on the computers at the back of the classroom until around 3.30 when all the after school traffic is gone. I really don't like to be stuck in traffic so I avoid it whenever I can.  Wh...

Hey Guys! It's Back to School time here in Australia! Can I hear a hallelujah from all the parents?!  Today I thought I would share my tips for making school lunches. My oldest is now in Year 9, so I have made A LOT of school lunches. Some days are a lot easier than others, some days you just want to send your kids with some $$$ to buy lunch because you really can't be bothered (usually happens during the last 2 weeks of each term...). However, these tips will make it a lot easier on you every day! First off, before school starts, help your child learn how to make a sandwich. Teaching independence in this area from an early age will make your life easier! Keep spreads, bread, sandwich bags, etc, in a place where they can reach easily to ensure independence and watch them go! I have found that when kids get the choice in what they eat, particularly on a sandwich, they are more likely to eat it. Which is why I get the kids to fill their lunch boxes with things TH...

Hey Guys! A couple of years ago, my friend had told me about how essential oils had helped her family in regards to their health and their behaviour. She gave me some samples to try and I was convinced! I didn't have the money at the time to buy one of the kits, but I was signed up and ready to start sharing how much those few oils had made an impact with my family. My kids were sleeping better with the help of one of the blends my friend had made for me, my headaches were few and far between and everyone was generally happy. It made sense for me to keep going with it, however, when I ran out of one or two, I didn't bother ordering any more. Fast forward a few years to the present and I finally ordered a starter kit from DoTerra! I got the Family Essentials kit that come with a 15mL bottle of Smart and Sassy (Slim and Sassy in the US). We also ordered a Petal diffuser, Ice Blue Rub, Fractionated Coconut oil and ClaryCalm. With the order we also got a 15mL bottle of Pepp...

Hey guys! Today's movie combines my 2 favourite things... Christmas and food! Christmas with a view! This is such a cute movie! It centres on Clara, a manager of a restaurant in a small ski town, and Shane, the famous reality tv chef who has come to work at the same restaurant as Clara. It doesn't take long for the pair to get close, however, some miscommunication pulls them apart. Shane makes dinner for Clara and they get real close again before Shane tries to warn Clara that an offer from their boss might not be all it's cracked up to be. Clara finally discovers the truth, confronts the boss and with some involvement on Shane's behalf, becomes the new owner of the resort she started her career in.  I did really like the movie, but I wouldn't watch it if there are too many distractions around (kids kept getting out of bed as I was watching, so I had to keep pausing it all the time!).  Thanks for reading and please leave any recommendations yo...

Hey guys! So today's movie was one of those movies where you find yourself yelling at the tv screeen when the main character can't see something that is so blindingly obvious. You know those movies, right? Today's movie is: The Holiday Calendar! This one starts off with a photographer stuck in a job she really doesn't like when her best friend (also a photographer) comes back from backpacking for 18 months. They go to her family's Christmas decorating tradition where her Grandpa gives her a magical advent calendar that belonged to her Grandma. The advent calendar seemingly brought her closer to a handsome doctor (this is where I was yelling at the TV screen). She took her time realising this little fact and by then it seems it's too late. After a little sneaky purchase from her grandpa, she finds her true love. I always find a good movie is one where you get an emotional reaction to the plot, and this one is a winner!  I hope you guys are en...

Hey Guys! Sorry this is late, have been super busy with my kiddos finishing school this week! Today's movie is one I watched last year and LOVED! The Spirit of Christmas! It follows an attorney who is overseeing the sale of an inn in Vermont. But this is no ordinary inn (is it ever?), the inn has a very special visitor every year... the ghost of a previous owner.  The movie follows the very predictable template for these movies, however, the acting is brilliant and the actors have been cast perfectly.  I think it speaks volumes that I watched this one again and could quite possibly watch it a couple more times this Christmas season.  Highly recommend! Thanks for reading! Jacqui xxx