In my first encounter with Thermomix, I was initially skeptical. My sister and a friend had raved about it, but I wasn't interested due to having a long-time home cook. However, my perspective changed after attending a cooking demo at the Thermomix showroom in Quezon City, where I ended up purchasing my own Thermomix TM6.
The decision was driven by multiple factors: reliability in cooking, saving money on food orders, and offering creative culinary options through 100,000 available recipes. Additionally, the Thermomix TM6 is a huge time-saver and is incredibly user-friendly, even equipped with a self-cleaning function.
Buying the Thermomix TM6 has upgraded my kitchen experience, making it efficient and enjoyable. I'm excited to explore more of its features and share my journey in future posts. If you're curious about Thermomix and want to learn more, let’s connect!
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Copaiba is one oil you always want to have on hand. Think of this oil like the Fireman of the toolkit - gentle yet strong, ready to get to work soothing things that need to be soothed. From skin care to muscles to gut health, this little bottle can do so much!
JUST A DROP OF COPAIBA
- Has a calming, earthy aroma that creates a relaxing environment when diffused
- Promotes the appearance of a youthful, radiant glow when applied topically
- Can be massaged into fatigued areas after activity
- Supports overall wellness when taken internally*
- Has a robust, earthy flavor with notes of honey
- Copaiba Vitality Has a buttery, delicate flavor
- Pairs well with Peppermint, Spearmint, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Nutmeg, Orange, and Lemon Vitality oils
COPAIBA: THE FIREMAN (words by Courtney Critz)
He is ever on the alert, skilled, protective, strong. He goes quickly through the pathways of your cells seeking out the raging flames and pouring on the calming water of his many anti-inflammatory benefits.
Wherever there is "fire" or inflammation in your body, it is a signal of something going on. An arsonist at work (disease, stress) or a drought in your system that needs to be addressed (lack of nutrients).
This can also be the result of foods that you are eating such as refined sugar, modern grains, processed dairy, or other foods that don't work well with your body. Over time this compounds until you have fire raging everywhere and you are experiencing pain, digestive issues, skin eruptions, and brain dysfunctions. Eventually this leads to even more serious problems.
People often think that because they don't have digestive problems, they don't have gut inflammation issues. Not at all true. Gut inflammation shows itself as brain fog, pain in joints, emotional instability, and skin eruptions. It's ALL connected.
Eventually, if root issues aren't addressed, your body is spending all of its energy trying to function despite all the fire raging throughout your system.
Everything is burning and you are so busy dealing with the side effects of the fires, you can't ever get to the actual healing to keep the fires from happening.
You're taking medications to treat the pain, the meds increase the inflammation as your gut is damaged, thereby increasing the pain, leading to more medication for the pain…see the cycle?
We have to find a different way.
We have to find alternatives that can help us put out the fires, keep them out, and not do further damage to our systems. Truly quenching them is going to result in lasting relief and recovery. This will mean finding ways to reduce stress, to eat foods that nourish instead of harming us, and repairing the damage that has already been done to our poor guts.
And we need a hero. We need a Fireman.
BACKGROUND
Copaiba essential oil is steam distilled from the gum resin of the Brazilian Copaifera reticulata tree. Native to the Amazon River Basin, these trees can reach 25−40 feet and can live for up to 400 years. Copaiba resin has been used for various purposes throughout the Amazon region since at least the 16th century. It contains a high percentage of the naturally occurring constituent beta-caryophyllene, making it a great choice to add to skin care products or to use for massage. Copaiba Vitality essential oil provides general wellness support when taken internally. Copaiba and Copaiba Vitality are the same essential oil, simply labeled differently.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Beta-caryophyllene
- Alpha-humulene
PRODUCT OPTIONS
Note: Copaiba and Copaiba Vitality are the same essential oil.
- Copaiba Essential Oil. 5ml. Order here.
- Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo
- Copaiba Vanilla Moisturizing Conditioner
- Copaiba is also found in Stress Away, Cool Azul, Breathe Again, Deep Relief, Cool Azul essential oils as well as OrthoEase massage oil, AgilEase and SuperCal Plus capsules
SOURCE: LIFE STEPS APP
Thieves essential oil is one of Young Living's most popular products, and for great reason. One sniff (or quick PubMed search!) is all it takes to fall in love with this blend!
Young Living offers a complete line of home products infused with the Thieves essential oil blend. This means our homes can be fresh, clean and toxin-free with ease… and smell incredible at the same time! High quality, effective products, sustainable sourcing, and safety for the whole family. That's a winning situation!
THIEVES HOME PRODUCTS:
* Thieves Household Cleaner
* Thieves Kitchen & Bath Scrub
* Thieves Foaming Hand Soap & Foaming Hand Soap Refill
* Thieves Laundry Soap
* Thieves Dish Soap
* Thieves Automatic Dishwasher Powder
* Thieves Wipes
* Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak
* Thieves Fruit & Veggie Spray
THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER
Thieves Household Cleaner is the perfect, versatile go-to for all your cleaning needs for a happy, healthy home. This Young Living exclusive includes only plant-based and naturally derived ingredients to effectively clean your home without taking synthetic shortcuts or using potentially harsh ingredients. Plus, the concentrated formula means that one 14.4oz bottle makes 20 spray bottles of standard cleaner! We love this household staple for everything from general cleaning to tough messes to DIYs. Thieves Cleaner is available in two sizes (14.4oz and 64oz) as well as single use packets.
WHY WE LOVE IT
* Concentrated formula is easy to mix to create a variety of cleaning solutions for inside and outside the home
* Safe to use around children and pets as directed
* Provides an effective, deep clean with the power of naturally derived, plant-based ingredients that lift dirt, pet stains, dried-on food, grime, and more
TESTIMONIES
* “We love Thieves household cleaner for all of our dog and kid accidents."
* “THC the only thing I clean with...floors, counters, toilets, doors!”
* “Love that this cleaner is totally safe to use around my babies!”
* “Thieves household cleaner is awesome. I use it for everything in my life.”
* “Thieves cleaner was a game changer for my health. I was using what I thought was a clean product but to find out they had “fragrance“ in them. So thankful for these products that we can trust”
* “I will never forget learning I would become a mom for the first time, and I was immediately concerned about what we had been cleaning our house with. Thinking of all the hazards on the labels that would hurt our kids so and threw them all out as soon as I found out about Thieves household cleaner! I won't use anything else!”
* “The more I use it the more I love it.”
* “Love the Thieves cleaner! Makes my house smell so good.”
THIEVES KITCHEN & BATH SCRUB
Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub is the perfect naturally derived cleaner: tough on messes and safe for your family! You get the power of a surface scrub without all of the harmful chemical smells and residue in conventional options. Thieves Kitchen and Bath Scrub gains its tough scrubbing power from nepheline syenite, a naturally occurring mineral from Canada; baking soda that gently absorbs odors; sodium percarbonate that releases oxygen when combined with water, providing a powerful boost of cleaning power against tough stains; and Young Living's signature Thieves blend.
WHY WE LOVE IT
* Chlorine-free all-purpose cleaner that is safe for use on porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze, and chrome
* Easily cleans cookware, stove cooktops, countertops, tile, grout, bathtubs, faucets, toilets, backsplashes, barbecue grills, outdoor patio furniture, and exteriors without scratching
* Removes grease, dirt, grime, residue, and tough stains from most surfaces without harsh chemical smells or residue
* Formulated without harmful chemicals, synthetic surfactants, phosphates, synthetic perfumes or dyes, gluten-containing ingredients, or artificial colors or fragrances
THIEVES FOAMING HAND SOAP
Thieves Foaming Hand Soap pairs the Thieves essential oil blend with other naturally derived ingredients for a formula that delivers a gentle clean for the whole family. Instant foam makes it easy to lather and rinse, while aloe, ginkgo biloba, and green tea extracts condition and moisturize skin for soft, smooth hands, making it ideal for even the most frequent hand washers.
WHY WE LOVE IT
* Instant foam makes it easy to lather and rinse for a more thorough cleaning
* Contains moisturizing ingredients to promote softer, smoother hands
* Delivers an effective and gentle clean for the whole family
* Formulated with naturally derived, plant-based ingredients
* This household favorite is available in three different sizes:
* Thieves Foaming Hand Soap, 8oz single
* Thieves Foaming Hand Soap, 8oz 3 pack
* Thieves Foaming Hand Soap Refill, 32oz
THIEVES LAUNDRY SOAP
Thieves Laundry Soap is one of our laundry room must-haves. Safe, effective, eco-friendly and economical cleaning with the power of plants? Sign us up!
The Thieves Laundry Soap from Young Living gently and naturally washes your clothes, cleaning them without leaving behind any harsh chemical or residues. Fabrics come out of the washer clean and with a pleasant citrus aroma, thanks to a 100 percent pure blend of Thieves, Jade Lemon, and Bergamot essential oils! Designed to be powerful and efficient, this concentrated 32-ounce bottle of Thieves Laundry Soap can clean up to 64 loads of clothing.
WHY WE LOVE IT
* Free from SLS, dyes, petrochemicals, formaldehyde, phosphates, synthetic perfume, and optical brighteners
* Safe and natural safe enough to be poured directly onto clothing
* Compatible with high-efficiency (HE) washing machines
* Can be used as a stain pre-treatment applied directly to fabric
* Contains enzymes that combat dirt and stains
* Formulated to be a highly concentrated formula - a 32-ounce container can wash up to 64 loads
TESTIMONIES
* "So happy with the Thieves laundry soap. Other soaps and their fragrance bothered my husband's lungs and gave my children rashes and eczema."
* "Love, love, LOVE this stuff. Best detergent ever."
* "This laundry soap is safe enough for our newborn's clothes, yet it can handle the red clay stains on my older kid's knees. I'm sold!"
* "It still baffles me that ingredients that are KNOWN carcinogens are still allowed to be used in products. We switched to Thieves laundry soap a couple years ago and love it!!"
* "Forever thankful for clean safe products like Thieves laundry soap that do not harm our bodies!"
* "I love this laundry soap! We get eczema and some soaps make us break out in severe hives. Since we switched to Thieves laundry soap two years ago we have had no outbreaks at all."
* "This is the only laundry soap we use. My hubby has super sensitive skin and everything else gives him hives. I am so thankful I found this."
THIEVES DISH SOAP
With naturally derived, grease-cutting ingredients and the fresh, citrus scent of Jade Lemon and Bergamot essential oils plus the signature Thieves essential oil blend, Thieves Dish Soap is the perfect addition to your clean lifestyle. Free of the typical sulfates, dyes, and synthetics found in many dish soaps, Thieves Dish Soap's plant-based formula leaves no harsh chemical residues. The gentle but powerful formula prevents over-drying of skin and will leave your dishes sparkling clean.
WHY WE LOVE IT
* Natural, plant-based ingredients clean dishes without harsh chemical residue
* Tough on grease and grime but gentle enough to use on baby bottles
* Natural cleansing agents decyl glucoside and lauryl glucoside offer a superior clean while being gentle on hands
* Free of sulfates, dyes, phosphates, and synthetic perfumes
* Can also be used as a spot treatment for laundry stains!
TESTIMONIES
* “Thieves Dish soap is all I use for our house!!! Ditched Dawn for this! Love using it on our baby bottles.”
* “Thieves is the only dish soap I use. I ditched a popular dish soap brand because it left my hands dry and cracked to the point of bleeding. This does the opposite!”
* “Thieves dish soap keeps my hands soft and works great for us.”
* “I love thieves dish soap! So many uses for one product. So glad I made the switch to a toxin free product!”
* “I love my thieves dish soap! No worries about any chemical residue to harm my family!”
* “I only use Thieves dish soap. Prior to that I used whatever quasi-“safe” options the store had..YUCK!”
* “I hand wash my dishes everyday. I love how gentle it is on my skin as well as how great it is at cleaning all my gunky dishes!”
* “I use this dish soap in all of my clothes stain sticks!”
* “I of course love the Thieves dish soap for my dishes, but I also use it to get stains out of my clothes. Works like a charm!”
THIEVES AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING POWDER
The strength of premium essential oils, powerful botanicals, and naturally derived enzymes come together in Thieves Automatic Dishwasher Powder to tackle your dirtiest dishes. This plant-based formula will leave dishes spotless and sparkling without harsh chemicals. Its natural sudsing formula easily removes grime, grease, and food particles, taking the hassle out of dishwashing.
WHY WE LOVE IT
* Free from dyes, phosphates, artificial fragrances, and synthetic surfactants
* Utilizes a plant-based formula for worry-free cleaning and a cleaner downstream impact
* Features soapberry fruit extract, a natural surfactant that contains natural saponins and is hypoallergenic
* Powerful combination of enzymes removes dried-on food, grease, oil, and other particles
THIEVES WIPES
Thieves Wipes quickly and conveniently freshen small surfaces at home or on the go. The non-greasy, non-drying formula easily cleans everyday items such as kitchen countertops, bathroom seats, or office telephones. Infused with Thieves essential oil blend, Thieves Wipes contain naturally derived, plant-based ingredients for a fast and convenient solution to everyday messes.
WHY WE LOVE IT
* Non-drying and non-greasy formula that requires no rinsing
* Naturally derived, plant-based formula quickly cleans and freshens surfaces
* Formulated without synthetic or chemically derived ingredients
* Portable for easy use on the go or at home
* Safe to use on surfaces that store food
THIEVES FRUIT & VEGGIE SOAK
Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak combines natural cleansing ingredients—along with Young Living's signature Thieves, DiGize, and Purification premium essential oil blends—to cleanse your produce gently and thoroughly. This exclusive formula is highly concentrated and makes up to 16 gallons of fruit and veggie wash.
WHY WE LOVE IT
* Safe, natural way to get the dirt and germs off of produce
* Formulated with plant-based ingredients for a worry-free soak
* Ultra-concentrated formula allows one bottle to make up to 16 gallons of Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak
* Decyl glucoside, citric acid, and sodium citrate work as natural cleansers that gently and thoroughly cleanse and aid in removing dirt and pesticides
THIEVES FRUIT & VEGGIE SPRAY
Thieves Fruit & Veggie Spray offers a quick and easy solution for effectively cleaning produce at home or on the go with naturally derived cleansing ingredients and premium essential oils. Thieves Fruit & Veggie Spray helps remove waxes, harsh chemicals, impurities, surface pesticides, handling residue, and soil safely with only a couple quick spritzes.
WHY WE LOVE IT
* Convenient to use on the go - camping, hiking, picnics, anytime you need!
* More effective than cleaning with water alone
* Contains natural cleansing agents decyl glucoside, citric acid, and sodium citrate, which work together to clean produce effectively
* Rinses clean without leaving a chemical residue or affecting the taste of fruits or veggies
* Formulated without SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), petrochemicals, formaldehyde, phosphates, dyes, synthetic fragrances, or perfumes
***Thieves Household Cleaner, Thieves Foaming Soap, Thieves Dish Soap and Thieves Laundry Soap are available in our YLPH catalog. All others are available in the NFR market
April 30, 2022: OILCHELLA
This is the first time Young Living Philippines had a big event like this. Two years in hiatus deserve a massive party as the OILCHELLA! FUN!! FUN!! FUN!!
We were there when the Experience Center opened at 10:00 am. They were LIVE in Facebook to share the opening ceremony of OILCHELLA! Purple and golf balloons dropped and OILCHELLA is officially started!
Melody Yap (YLPH VP in Marketing) and Kittkat Diestro (YLPH Sales Director) during the open ceremony.
Upon entering the Experience Center, we were greeted by our friendly security guard. Betsy was on the counter to the left was offering lavender infused cool towels to refresh ourselves from the hot summer weather. Don’t miss that when you visit the EC! 
Garrie offering Lavender-infused cool towels. (Photo credits to owner)
Moving forward, there was the infamous NINGXIA SLUSHIE, it came in 2 flavors, original and Ningxia-Yakult (check out the recipe in the photo). I would say this was the best idea for refreshments during that time!! Tangy, sour, sweet, icy!!! Again, when you visit the EC and see the slushie machine there, make sure to give it a try!! It’s for FREE!!
Self serve Ningxia Slushie.
There were lot of people flocking on the right side where Young Living founder, D. Gary Young’s, mural is because this was where the OIL BAR was located. What is the OIL BAR? Generally, it is where you can see ALL essential oil bottles that are available in the Philippine market. They were opened for us to experience the oils. What’s special for OILCHELLA event, on the end of the OIL BAR, you will be given a 2ml dram (small bottle), and you can fill that with the oil you want from the OIL BAR… again, it’s for FREE!!! Imagine people are lining up for Frankincense, Sacred Frankincense, Sacred Sandalwood!! We looked for one oil only… ROSE!! Again, FOR FREE!!!
We were very happy we found the most precious oil, ROSE.
These serve as souvenirs for this super fun event! Here are some of the shots we made!
Right beside the photo booth is a face painting section. This is for the kids and the kids at heart! Everyone can have their face or body painted!
Even kids had fun in OILCHELLAWhat is OILCHELLA (Coachella) without music?? Live bands are playing continuously while in the event there were 3 featured artists on that day!
We were entertained by live band all day long!
In the center area, there were tables and seats. DIY sessions were done here. (There was one every 2 hours.) The participants get to bring home their DIY projects! Here you can learn a lot from speakers and sharers on essential oil benefits and uses!
Med Baraquel and Trixie did the first DIY session that day!During the OILCHELLA event if you process an order, may it be ER or QO with a minimum of 110pv, aside from the 5ml Digize freebie (on ER only) you will get a chance to spin the Abundance Wheel of Prizes!!
Look at the prizes available!! Everyone‘s a WINNER!
Check out the prizes you can win! Our oily friends Michelle and Trixie both got a SHELLY DIFFUSER! There were no losers in this game!
Michelle with her Shelly the Turtle
Some of the many winners during the OILCHELLA!Lastly, only on this event if you bring a buddy, you both will get 2 bottles of Bloom Collagen Complete. When your non member friend enjoyed the Young Living experience and enrolled with a Premium Experience Set, you and you new member gets a box of Bloom Collagen Complete.
BLOOM for anyone who came with a friend!
If you missed the OILCHELLA event, make sure to join the BLOOMINGTON event on May 28, 2022! Hope to see you on the next Young Living Philippines event!! Save the date! Everyone is invited! Members or non-members and these events are FREE!!! No commitment to buy anything JUST JOIN IN THE FUN!!
Hope to see all of you on May 28, 2022!Let me know if you want to go!! Let’s meet at the Experience Center in BGC! See yah!!!
This was my first airplane ride since the pandemic happened. I would say I am more excited than nervous. I am fully vaccinated with a booster, masked (KN95) and equipped with alcohol infused with Thieves in a trigger spray bottle, soap in my purse for use after the toilet visits and of course PRAYERS FOR OUR SAFETY with these I am confident that I will be safe from getting infected (still keeping my fingers crossed).
(Airport at 6:15am)I am flying with my good friend Candice Ang. Prior to joining Young Living, we have not connected in any sorts but our kids go to the same school. We even have kids (2) who are in the same batch but never been classmates.
When I joined Young Living in 2017, Candice became one of my closest friends. If there is one person I talk to everyday, it’s Candice! Haha! We talk about EVERYTHING! Oppas, restos, showbiz, kids, EVERYTHING and of course, OILS and our YL community. That’s the reason for this trip, to connect with our members in the south! Candice is truly a Karen, a kaladKAREN! That’s why we click in an instant! Hahha
Our Crazy Oily Asians twinning shirts.We got an early flight (8:15am) so we have to be at the airport by 6am. We checked in online and just hand carried our stuff. Hand carry max weight is 7kg we maximized it because we are carrying bottles of essential oils and DIY paraphernalia. We were twinning in our Crazy Oily Asians shirts and we want to be noticed! The flight was not full, there are rows that are vacant. We arrived Davao at 10-ish. There’s no delay and the flight was smooth.
It was my first time in Davao City! Haha Our first stop, YOUNG LIVING DAVAO EXPERIENCE CENTER! It’s conveniently located at The Shops at Azuela Cove. It’s just 15 minutes car drive from the airport.
The YL Davao Experience Center is a BEAUTY!! We were greeted by Manuel (receptionist and also our official photographer) and Julian (security guard) upon entry. You can immediately smell the oils that they are diffusing! Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender basta, it’s welcoming! The Davao EC combines Young Living as an international company yet a very nice touch of Mindanao. The over all design is meticulously thought out. KUDOS to Young Living Philippines. It is well-lit and the view from all glass windows are very refreshing, a lot of trees (even in the parking area). The interior is also decorated with plants and natural materials and accents that are local in Mindanao. The furnitures used are also natural and cozy. There are DIY tables that are free to use, you can experience every oil that is available in our market! You can truly feel that you are in resort when you enter the Experience Center.
refreshing view from the window.
This is the conference room where you can do meetings, classes and workshops. The T’nalak fabric on the chairs are very attractive!!We were then greeted by Gladys, YL Davao EC Member Services Manager, with all smiles, she approached us saying “I love your shirts! I remember ladies wearing the same shirts!” Fannie and Jenny wore the same shirts when YL Davao EC opened in March. Yay!! We were noticed! Gladys said Candice look very familiar and she remembered seeing her in the Recognition Wall! Yes!! Candice Ang is our gem, she is a Diamond! :)
The Recognition Wall where you can find Candice’s photo.
Our obligatory photo at the Young Living photo wall with my Diamond Leader, Candice Ang.
I have a pending pick up at YL BGC EC which I was not able to get because of my hectic schedule. I decided to pick it up in DAVAO instead! Since I didn’t order Ningxia Red this month, it can easily fit in my bag so I processed the pick up in DAVAO!
The pick up process was EASY!!! Just scan the QR code found on Julian’s table, then fill up the form. They will always be there to assist you when you need help. Wait for your queue to be called, and VOILA! Your order will be ready!! EJ from Member Services assisted me with my order and pick up!!
This is my queue, apparently I am first for that day.
EJ releasing my order.After visiting the Experience Center, we went to our hotel and rested for a while to get ready for our 1pm to 5pm meet and greet + class + make and take! Fannie, Rhobie, Jenny and Nanay greeted us in the place they rented. They brought lunch and snacks and SUHA!
Our generous and beautiful hosts. (L-R: (Honey, Candice) Jenny, Fannie, Rhobie, Nanay)Our guests came we greeted everyone! We started our class around 1:30 and ended around 4pm. There are also sharing of their oil experiences and finally we invited everyone to go to the Experience Center! Happy that our venue/hotel is a 5minute walk to the EC. This is where i personally met and talk to old and new members. Our communication is usually thru messaging and email, now there is a face to Cecile, Joie, Hunny, Joseph, Barbz, Maria, Yoshi, Nel, Perlita, Mia, Ivy…. This is BLISS!
Ate Maria sharing her oil experience. Specifically Digize.
Here is a short video of what happened in Davao! Enjoy!! I miss meeting people and listening to their stories! It is thru Young Living that I get to meet people and go places! Grateful for this moment, grateful for YOUNG LIVING!
Photo credits: Fannie, Rhobie and Candice. Thanks!
