PRACTICING TICK SAFETY

Let’s talk ticks for a sec. I know, not the cutest summer topic… but if you’ve got kids running barefoot through the grass, pets who love to roll around outside, or you just enjoy a good hike or evening in the yard—this is something you’ll want to know 💬🐾🌿

Most tick bites are harmless (whew!), but some can cause allergic reactions or pass along illnesses that can seriously mess with your summer vibes 😬. Ticks don’t discriminate—they’re just as happy to hitch a ride on your dog as they are to sneak onto you. And once they’re on? Let’s just say they’re not in a hurry to leave. 😖

These little party crashers love warm, cozy spots like your:
🦶 armpits
🦵 back of your knees
🌀 belly button
👂 ears
👱 hairline
🧍‍♀️ waist
👖 and yep—even the groin (cue the awkward tick checks 🙈)

If you’ve been out and about, especially in grassy or wooded areas, it’s a smart idea to do a full-body check when you get home. Because unlike mosquitoes or flies, ticks like to stay attached after they bite—and they can be sneaky little things.

But don’t stress. I’ve got you covered with simple, natural ways to help keep ticks (and other bug annoyances) at bay 🦟💪 Plus, I’m sharing a few of my favorite summer DIYs and diffuser blends to keep your home and body feeling fresh, soothed, and protected.

Let’s dive in!

Okay, real talk… let’s say a tick does manage to sneak past you. What then? 😬

Here’s what most people don’t realize (and I didn’t either at first!): ticks can stay attached to your skin for up to 10 days after they bite. Yep—ten. They start out super tiny (like, hard-to-see tiny), but the longer they hang out, the bigger and easier to spot they get. 🧐

Most ticks will bite just once—no clusters like mosquito bites—but that one bite? It might leave behind a little red or irritated bump, or nothing at all. So if you’ve been outside and you notice something that looks like a mosquito bite but feels just a bit off… it’s worth a closer look. 👀

Now I don’t say this to freak you out, but I do think it’s good to know what to watch for—especially when it comes to Lyme disease. That classic “bullseye” rash? It might show up 3 to 30 days after the bite (and sometimes there’s more than one). It can even grow up to 12 inches wide over several days. 🎯😳

Some other signs your body might be reacting to a tick bite include:
🌡️ fever or chills
😣 headache or stiff neck
🤢 nausea or just feeling “off”
💪 muscle or joint pain
🤕 a full-body rash or swollen lymph nodes

Honestly, none of that sounds fun—but the good news is, the more you know, the more empowered you are to catch things early and support your body (and your family’s) in a natural way. 💚

Keep reading because I’m about to share the oils, blends, and DIYs that help me feel ready—not panicked—when summer bugs try to crash the party. 🦟🌿

TICK REMOVAL + PREVENTION

Alright, let’s talk about what to actually do if you find a tick. Don’t panic—it happens! 🧘‍♀️ You can totally handle this with just a little know-how (and maybe some steady hands).

Here’s exactly what to do if you find one on yourself or one of the kids:

🧺 First, make sure your hands and tools are clean.
You can use a tick removal tool or a pair of fine-tipped tweezers—whatever you’ve got on hand.

Then follow these steps:

1️⃣ Grab the tick as close to your skin as you can.
2️⃣ Pull straight up with steady pressure—no twisting or yanking. (We’re not playing Operation here 😂)
3️⃣ If part of the tick stays behind (like the mouth or head), try to gently remove that too.
4️⃣ Clean the bite with water, then apply rubbing alcohol, iodine, or even a hand sanitizer if that’s what you’ve got nearby.
5️⃣ Submerge the tick in rubbing alcohol (yes, we want to be sure it’s really gone).
6️⃣ Save it in a sealed container—just in case your doctor ever needs to see it. Pro tip: write the date and where you were when it happened. 🗓️📍

Now let’s talk prevention—because I’d way rather avoid these little pests altogether.

Here’s what I do before we head outside (especially in grassy, wooded, or brushy areas):

🧥 Wear long sleeves and pants (especially on hikes or yard cleanups).
🪻 Stick to the center of trails—not the brushy edges.
🌿 Spray TerraShield® on skin and treat clothing and gear with it (seriously, this stuff is gold).
🚿 Shower or bathe within 2 hours of being outdoors.
🔍 Do a full-body check—under arms, behind knees, in the hairline, behind ears, even the belly button. (I know… glamorous, right?) 😅

We can’t bubble-wrap our kids (or ourselves), but we can be smart about how we prep for outdoor fun. And bonus—using natural tools like TerraShield means no harsh chemicals all over your skin. 🙌

Keep reading for my favorite summer recipes, DIYs, and a few tricks I keep up my sleeve to help soothe bites if they happen! 💛

RASPBERRY LIME SMOOTHIE BOWL

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups frozen raspberries

• ⅔ cup light coconut milk

• 1 large frozen banana

• dōTERRA Vanilla Protein

• 2–3 drops Lime oil

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

TOPPINGS:

• Shredded coconut

• Shaved dark chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a blender, combine frozen fruit, coconut milk, chia seeds, and Lime oil. Blend until mixture is smooth.

• Pour mixture into bowl and top with shredded coconut, shaved dark chocolate, and any other desired toppings.

SPEARMINT LEMONADE

•This spearmint lemonade provides a new twist on an old favorite, and is even more refreshing than regular lemonade.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cup granulated sugar or 1 cup of honey

• 10 lemons, juiced

• 8 cups filtered water

• 2 drops Spearmint oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Juice roughly eight lemons (you’ll want two cups of lemon juice; use more lemons, if needed, to get to that amount).

• Add the water and lemon juice to sugar, and stir everything together until the sugar is completely dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Add spearmint oil and stir.

• Chill the lemonade until ready to serve.

LAVENDER BLACKBERRY PANNA COTTA

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons water

• 2½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin

• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

• 1½ cups milk

• ½ cup honey

• Blackberry syrup, to serve

• 1 drop Lavender oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Pour water into a small bowl. Stir in gelatin and set aside.

• In a large bowl mix together the yogurt and 1 cup of milk.

• Bring remaining milk and the ½ cup honey to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Stir in the water-gelatin mixture and remove from heat, then whisk into yogurt mixture.Add Lavender oil and stir until well combined. To add some color to the panna cotta, stir in about 2 tablespoons blackberry syrup with the Lavender oil.

• Pour mixture into shallow cups, ramekins, or bowls. Set in fridge for 3–5 hours or overnight.

• Drizzle with blackberry syrup just before serving.

RAZOR RELIEF SERUM

• ½ cup Fractionated Coconut Oil

• ¼ cup rosewater

• 5 drops Frankincense oil

• 5 drops Lavender oil

• 5 drops Tea Tree oil

• 5 drops Helichrysum oil

• 5 drops Myrrh oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Place Fractionated Coconut Oil and rosewater in glass spray or

pump bottle.

• Add essential oils and shake.

• To use, spray directly on skin or place two to three pumps in

palms and rub on affected skin.

COCONUT LIME LIP SCRUB

This delicious, natural, exfoliating lip scrub will leave your lips feeling

smooth and rejuvenated. Customize it by using any of your favorite

essential oils. For extra soft lips, apply lip balm after the scrub.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• ½ tablespoon lukewarm water

• 3–4 drops Lime essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Combine coconut oil, honey, sugar, lukewarm water, and Lime

essential oil.*

• Store in container of choice.

• When ready to use, mix well and apply to lips

BUG BITE RELIEF

This simple DIY combines the powerful soothing properties of

Lavender with the cooling impact of Peppermint. Together, these oils

help alleviate skin irritation and put your mind at ease.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 teaspoons of your preferred carrier oil

• 10 drops Lavender essential oil

• 10 drops Peppermint essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Add carrier oil to an empty 10 mL roller bottle.

• Next, add the essential oils.

• Secure the lid to your roller bottle and shake until ingredients

combine.

• Apply as needed.

CHEERFUL

In your favorite diﬀuser add:

• 2 drops of Cheer®

• 2 drops of Balance®

• 2 drops of Lemon

BLISSFUL

In your favorite diﬀuser add:

• 2 drops of Citrus Bliss®

• 2 drops of Grapefruit

• 2 drops of Sandalwood

SUMMER CITRUS

In your favorite diﬀuser add:

• 3 drops of Citrus Bloom

• 2 drops of Frankincense

• 1 drop of Peppermint

MOTIVATION

In your favorite diﬀuser add:

• 2 drops of Motivate®

• 2 drops of Balance®

• 2 drops of Lime

❤️Okay friend, let's talk about why this matters.

Here’s what I’ve learned: as moms, we’re the gatekeepers of our homes. We’re the ones making a thousand tiny decisions a day… and those little choices? They add up.

Choosing a natural bug spray, a soothing roller for bites, or a diffuser blend that calms the chaos—it’s not just about the oils. It’s about feeling like you’re doing your best. And you are. ❤️

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep showing up with love and intention. And if this newsletter gave you even one idea that makes your summer easier, safer, or sweeter, then that’s a win in my book.

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