Labor Day was created in the late 19th century as trade and union movements grew. The holiday first honored the American Labor movement with the first parade in New York city in 1887. Oregon was the first state to make it an official holiday. It has been many years since the first Monday in September was set set aside to celebrate Labor Day.
Yes, there are still unions- we are seeing big changes in the way business is conducted, and more entrepreneurs than ever.  Young Living has long played a role in helping people choose a healthier way to  live and work.

This leads us to another reason we celebrate this holiday- it is the last hurrah before school starts and marks the end of summer for many. So,before we shift seasons-we gather loved ones for an end of summer, picnic, BBQ or weekend at the cabin.  We can't think of a better way to savor the last of summer than with some home-made Blueberry - Lavender Ice Cream! 
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Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen blueberries
• 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
• 4 teaspoons Blue Agave
• 4 drops Lavender Vitality™ essential oil
• Up to ⅓ cup coconut water

Instructions

1. Line a small casserole dish or large container with wax paper or parchment paper.
2. Add frozen blueberries, coconut cream, Lavender Vitality, and agave to a high-powered blender or food processor.
3. Pulse ingredients together, adding coconut water 1 tablespoon at a time to help the ingredients blend together smoothly. Be careful not to add too much liquid or your ice cream will become too soft.
4. Pour blended ingredients into the prepared dish, cover, and freeze for four hours.
5. Scoop into bowls and garnish with your favorite ingredient.
6. Enjoy when you’re looking for a refreshing, guilt-free treat on a hot summer day.

 Every year at this time, we wonder where the summer went as we prepare our family for back to school!
 Our family lives a Young Living Essentials Oils lifestyle.  Using products that support a non-toxic lifestyle  is important to all aspects of our lives, especially back to school!

​From pre- school to college here are a few things we love in our backpack!

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​Citrus Fresh™  
       ♦ School is important, but kids still need to have fun! Diffuse this bright, cheerful blend during play time when homework is done.

KidScents Essential Oil Blends™
 ♦Get the school season off to a great start with help from GeneYus™,  TummyGize™, SleepyIze™, Owie™, and SniffleEase™!
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Clarity™
​         ♦ Diffuse Clarity’s earthy blend of Peppermint, Rosemary, and more while studying, sending emails, or checking other items off your to-do list.

Today, we were discussing the word Stewardship -and what an important role it plays in our lives.  Stewardship is a word that means "to manage or look after". Such as a farmer being a steward of the land or countryside, Young Living does an outstanding job of stewarding the land, and they do it on a global scale that is truly amazing.
Another description of the word Stewardship is " an official appointed to supervise arrangements or keep order at a large  event, for example a sporting event."
As summer wains and we move to harvest time at the Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona, Utah plans are underway for one of our favorite events the Fall Festival- September 29-October1.
The Fall Festival & Draft Horse Show

For us Stewardship also speaks to how we manage our relationships with our families and our teams. This even celebrates not only the land and the people who care for the farms, but  family, company values and teamwork. Click the image below for a link to all the details!