• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Spent some time at one of my favorite places in th Spent some time at one of my favorite places in the world earlier this week, with some of my favorite people, and it was so dang good for the soul 🌸 more flowering tree and shrub content comin at you this week just because! Also...⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
🌿 Mini Gifting 🌿⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
A little thank you for supporting me!! I’m gifting a personally curated gardening package to one winner, all you have to do is follow me @christinemcovino and my other account @christineandcoliving, then head to my stories for the rest of the entry instructions 🥳
Happy national gardening day 🌱🌸 may you have Happy national gardening day 🌱🌸 may you have a bountiful crop this year, whatever you grow! ((Peony tip: feed early-emerging shoots with a high phosphorus fertilizer for strong, lush blooms!)). Find more gardening tips on the blog, link is in my bio 🌿
Liam ♡ In an alternate universe we would be cele Liam ♡ In an alternate universe we would be celebrating your first birthday. You should be crawling around, playing, laughing and eating too much cake today.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
You should be here.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
My sweet boy I miss you more than words, I ache to hold you. We walked the orchard and planted flower seeds in your memory. We got winks from you in the form of the earth waking up, all the yellow blooms, including your magnolia which couldn’t have had better timing. It’s comforting to see you say hi.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
And still, you should be here.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
He was here for a time. He existed. He mattered. He deserves to be celebrated.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I loved him from the second I saw the +test. I fell deeper in love every time I saw his energetic body bounce around on the ultrasound screen, I have all the blissful bump photos and I have the memory of his sweet little kicks. God I miss those kicks.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
My love did not end when he died.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Liam’s ashes, a few scan photos, my memory and an index card with his footprints are all that remains. I both hate that this is all I have left and am eternally grateful that I have them at all.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I found some comfort today but these anniversaries are also hard. I relive the trauma. The terror, shock, fear, disbelief, agony of being told your baby is dying. So deep and so crushing. Part of me died in that moment, part of me will never be the same again.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
There is nothing in this world more painful than living without your baby. You feel the heaviness, the absence, the longing for them constantly. The grief is always there, it ebbs and flows but it changes you to your core. You adapt to feeling the constant emptiness, your aching heart, your soft but heavy eyes, the shortness of your breath, that lump in your throat.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
And yet, I feel immensely fortunate to have carried you for every moment of your life. I will never regret the time we spent together, loving you, carrying you, feeling you, celebrating you and envisioning the life you would have had. I will carry the insatiable longing to hold you until the day I die. You will always be my baby. You will always be missed. I will never stop loving and mothering you, my sweet Liam James ❤️
How did we do with the bow!? It’s growing on me How did we do with the bow!? It’s growing on me I think 🥰😍
April 3, 2021 • just us this Easter weekend 💗 April 3, 2021 • just us this Easter weekend 💗
I’m not quite sure how she turned 5 months in th I’m not quite sure how she turned 5 months in the blink of an eye 🥺 My Elora. We are doing great ❤️ we’re nursing and bedsharing and babywearing and contact napping and I’m literally soaking in every moment with her. Months 4 and 5 have been the best yet. My body knows what to do and I follow her cues. We’re super in tune and I feel like it’s making both of us happier humans.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
There is this unspoken narrative in our society that somehow attachment between mom and baby is a weakness, a crutch. I say f that, it’s one of the most beautiful strengths that exists in this universe. Period.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Mama if you’re reading this and need some validation or reassurance, I got you. It’s ok to cuddle and rock and nurse and sing your baby to sleep. Follow your instincts, tune out the noise, feel empowered in your motherly intuition and find your confidence in that. It is so incredibly liberating.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I know it’s a confusing landscape out there for new moms, I hear you, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and stress that you’re not doing something “right” or that your baby is “broken.” I’m not saying motherhood is easy for me, it’s the hardest (and best) thing I’ve ever done, but when women have the support they actually need and feel empowered in motherhood, that’s next-level world-changing stuff.⁣⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Mama knows best, never forget it ❤️
Pregnancy after loss (PAL). Wrapping up this month Pregnancy after loss (PAL). Wrapping up this month of #pregnancyafterloss awareness by answering my two most asked questions ——⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
How did I know I was ready to try again and how did I survive my PAL?⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Well friend, I have no definitive answer for you. I don’t know how I knew I was “ready,” I just knew I desperately wanted to be pregnant again, and I do not know how I survived.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Contrary to what I thought prior to having my own PAL experience, I was not “better” or “healed” or “over” my baby’s death once pregnant again. I think the only thing I could do was lean into the conflicting feelings and accept that they coexist for me (grief and joy, for example).⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I want to share with you the two thoughts that did help ——⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
1. We were not replacing our baby (Liam), we were adding a sibling. Luca would be a big brother, as would Liam. My heart would expand for another child, not an “instead” child. Truly believing and accepting this was very helpful to me in my moments of guilt.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
2. This was the most profound realization for me: That I would love this baby whether she lived or died. How did I know this? Because the grief I feel for Liam is love. I love my babies from the moment I know they exist. So during my PAL I thought, if this baby died too it wouldn’t change that love. I embraced and accepted that. I think it’s actually what allowed me to take these maternity pictures two weeks before she was born. It wasn’t hope, it was that I loved her and would want to remember our time together either way.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
So maybe that is how I was able to survive. One day at a time, one thought at a time, facing the hard truths, embracing the pain of loss. Because, I’ll be honest, hope was hard for me.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Do I have magical advice? No. PAL was hard, it was a shitstorm of emotions and I feel like I just held on for dear life. Do whatever you have to do to survive, just know you are not crazy for the feelings. You are human 🤍

More resources can be found in my PAL highlights, reels and on my blog (link in bio) under ‘baby loss.’
This sweet babe is growing so fast!⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Our beautiful @shoplovedua bassinet has been one of our most used baby items this time around! Functional and timeless, it is an item that grows with your babe, AND it’s discounted 25% today — head over to their page to shop 🥳⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
📷: @mymotherhoodstory
Growing through it 🌿 I was thinking back and re Growing through it 🌿 I was thinking back and reflecting on the past 365 days this morning. It’s been a rollercoaster to say the least.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Early March 2020 I found out I was pregnant again after back to back losses. I was hopeful and relieved but also doubtful, disconnected and terrified. I spoke in “ifs” not “whens.” I felt guilt and resentment and anger but also was so incredibly grateful.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
We were quickly approaching Liam’s edd in April, a time that I deeply dreaded, and not even one week later went into full lock down pandemic mode.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I was a total wreck. Things felt veryyy out of control and uncertain.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I did the only thing I could do, I focused on what I could control. I continued therapy, started using tools like essential oils to help me stay grounded + present and threw myself full force into gardening.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I quite literally and physically GREW through my anxiety, pain and grief last year. My garden kept me grounded and sane and helped me feel connected to my body and my heart, out in the garden was one of the only places I felt safe letting my mind wander and imagine a living baby in my arms.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Growing veggies and flowers for my family was within my control and was exactly what I needed in this situation of heavy uncertainty — uncertainty both within myself and in the world.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
March 2020 and March 2021 Christines are very different, I’ve realized the journey isn’t TO healing, healing IS the journey, it’s doesn’t ever end. I’m proud of where I’m at and humbled to think about where I’ve come from 💗
  • About
  • Mom & Baby
    • Baby Loss
  • Beauty & Style
  • Garden
  • Home
  • Wellness
    • Shop Oils Kits
    • Essential Oils 101
    • Oils Kit Intro
    • Ditch & Switch Guide
    • Favorite Young Living Products
    • About Essential Rewards
    • My Story
  • Shop
    • Shop Oils Kits
    • Shop My Amazon Storefront
    • Shop My Instagram
    • Shop Clean Skincare
    • Shop Instagram Stories
  • Nav Widget Area

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

Christine Covino

- The Blog -

Twenty of My Favorite Oils Under $20

October 12, 2020 / Wellness

Twenty of My Favorite Oils Under $20

*Under $20 applies to Young Living members who order at wholesale prices and is not applicable to retail customers. It reflects pricing at the publication date and is in U.S. dollars.

essentail oils- oils for under 20

It’s not often in life that you find a product with amazing benefits and uses that’s less than the newest bestseller. We’re thrilled that we can bring wellness, purpose, and abundance into your life with these products! See below for my 20 favorite oils that will enrich your home without breaking the bank! And if you still need to join my community…

GET YOUR KIT NOW

Ok let’s dive in! 20 Young Living oils under $20!!

1. CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $12 USD

  • All the sleep support! I use this in my bedtime diffuser blend – equal parts Cedarwood, Lavender, Peace & calming.
  • Pamper yourself with an at-home scalp massage by warming a few drops of Cedarwood essential oil between your hands and rubbing it into your scalp for healthy-looking hair.

  • Combine Cedarwood with Lime essential oil and diffuse it for a refreshingly bright, sweet scent—like an ice-cold limeade after leaving the sauna.

  • Include Cedarwood in all your bug repellent sprays!

2. CHRISTMAS SPIRIT™ 5ml // $11 USD

  • This blend is formulated with Orange, Cinnamon Bark, and Spruce essential oils to invite holiday memories.

  • Combine 30 drops of Christmas Spirit™ essential oil blend with 2 cups of water in a glass spray bottle for a DIY air freshener.

3. ENDOFLEX™ 5ml // $13.25 USD

  • Endoflex essential oil is a great overall-wellness support oil, it may help thyroid functions specifically.

  • Ingest Endoflex Vitality via capsule, put a drop in your Ningxia and roll topically on the throat.

4. CITRUS FRESH™  15ml // $16.50 USD

  • Put a drop of Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend onto cotton balls and toss them anywhere prone to unwanted odors such as shoes, basements, or trash cans.

  • This blend of citrus oils is balanced and made unique with a hint of Spearmint essential oil.

clove young living oil- oils for under 20

5. CLOVE ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $16.50 USD

  • Add a drop or two to your favorite unscented hand lotion to keep your hands moisturized.

  • Clove essential oil is an important ingredient in Young Living’s Thieves®and ImmuPower™ essential oil blends.

6. ENVISION™  5ml // $20 USD

  • Engage your creative side and diffuse this unique blend of bold scents such as Black Spruce and Sage and elegant florals such as Geranium and Rose.

  • Diffuse Envision™ first thing when you wake up and visualize a successful and productive day.

7. EUCALYPTUS RADIATA 15ml // $19.75 USD

  • Turn your shower into a spa by putting 5–10 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil on a warm, damp washcloth and placing it in the shower just out of direct contact with the water while showering.

  • The Eucalyptus radiata tree is found primarily in Australia, where hundreds of eucalyptus species make up more than 75 percent of the continent’s vegetation.

8. FENNEL ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $18.50 USD

  • Reduce the appearance of pores by applying a neutral facial toner with 1–2 drops of Fennel essential oil on freshly washed skin.

  • Diffuse this licorice-like scent with Orange essential oil for a fresh springtime aroma.

9. GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $18 USD

  • Rub Grapefruit essential oil onto your wrists and breathe deeply during a midday slump—a burst of this citrusy scent can help give your afternoon a positive boost!*

  • This invigorating fruit is a hybrid of the pomelo and the sweet orange; the rinds are cold pressed to produce the fresh-smelling essential oil.

*Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

10. LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $12 USD

  • Powerhouse cleaner! I add a few drops of this to my DIY cleaners for an extra boost of fresh and clean!
  • Adding a drop to your nightly moisturizer can reduce the appearance of blemishes*.

  • Lemon essential oil can eliminate odors and infuse your whole home with a clean, lemon-drop scent when diffused.

*Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

11. LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $12 USD

  • Lemongrass essential oil has origins in Southeast Asia and is distilled from the leaves and woody stalks of the lemongrass plant. Lemongrass is not a citrus oil!

  • Add 3–4 drops of Lemongrass in a sink full of dishes, a load of laundry, or your all-purpose cleaner formula for an exotic, clean-smelling boost.

12. LIME ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $13 USD

  • With a bright and refreshing citrus scent, Lime essential oil smells just like freshly sliced limes.

  • Diffuse Lime during arduous work projects; its aroma adds creativity to any environment.

13. NUTMEG ESSENTIAL OIL 5ml // $13.75 USD

  • Nutmeg essential oil pairs well with many other oils, including Orange, Clary Sage, any Eucalyptus, and Ginger.

  • Its warm, spicy aroma is energizing and uplifting.

14. PINE ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $16 USD

  • Pine essential oil has a refreshing and empowering aroma.

  • Take Pine essential oil with you on road trips and use it with our USB diffusersto keep the car fresh the whole way there.

flat lay of young living oil - oils for under 20

15. PURIFICATION®  5ml // $16.50 USD

  • Keep an on-the-go air freshener in your bag by combining a couple drops of Purification and water in a glass spray bottle to freshen up hotel rooms, public restrooms, and offices.

  • Add this blend to dryer balls to create a fresh aroma in place of harsh chemicals.

16. R.C.™  5ml // $11 USD

  • All the breathing and respiratory support!
  • Use R.C.™ with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex for a foot or back massage after your gym routine, outdoor adventure, or yoga practice.

  • Unwind from a trying day by adding 10 drops to a hot bath for a relaxing soak.

17. ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $16.75 USD

  • This botanical, which is part of the mint family, is native to Mediterranean regions and has blue or purple flowers that give it an understated beauty.

  • Add 10–15 drops of Rosemary essential oil to shampoo or conditioner for healthier-looking hair.

young living oils on table- oils for under 20

18. SEEDLINGS CALM 5ml // $13.25 USD

  • Seedlings Calm essential oil is soothing emotionally and mentally. It quiets and settles little ones (and parents!) by promoting restful sleep and sweet dreams. Comprised of lavender, bergamot, coriander, ylang yang and geranium, predicted in coconut oil.

  • Diffuse a few drops for up to 30 minutes, three times a day.

19. TANGERINE ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $17.25 USD

  • Massage Tangerine essential oil into your temples before you knuckle down for study time.*

  • Add it to a nightly facial cleanser for extra cleansing benefits and beautifying properties.*

*Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

20. WINTERGREEN ESSENTIAL OIL 15ml // $19 USD

  • Add a drop or two of Wintergreen essential oil to an unscented lotion and apply it after rigorous activity.

  • Combine Wintergreen with Peppermint essential oil and diffuse it for a candy-like aroma that conjures up real-life fairytales.

Now that you’re stocked up on new oils, you’re ready to start creating unique blends. If you’re not yet a member but want access to these incredible wholesale prices, see which membership is best for you!

GRAB YOUR KIT

signature

Subscribe to the Blog!


Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Meet Christine!

Click here to learn more about me!

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Instagram

Spent some time at one of my favorite places in th Spent some time at one of my favorite places in the world earlier this week, with some of my favorite people, and it was so dang good for the soul 🌸 more flowering tree and shrub content comin at you this week just because! Also...⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
🌿 Mini Gifting 🌿⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
A little thank you for supporting me!! I’m gifting a personally curated gardening package to one winner, all you have to do is follow me @christinemcovino and my other account @christineandcoliving, then head to my stories for the rest of the entry instructions 🥳
Happy national gardening day 🌱🌸 may you have Happy national gardening day 🌱🌸 may you have a bountiful crop this year, whatever you grow! ((Peony tip: feed early-emerging shoots with a high phosphorus fertilizer for strong, lush blooms!)). Find more gardening tips on the blog, link is in my bio 🌿
Liam ♡ In an alternate universe we would be cele Liam ♡ In an alternate universe we would be celebrating your first birthday. You should be crawling around, playing, laughing and eating too much cake today.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
You should be here.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
My sweet boy I miss you more than words, I ache to hold you. We walked the orchard and planted flower seeds in your memory. We got winks from you in the form of the earth waking up, all the yellow blooms, including your magnolia which couldn’t have had better timing. It’s comforting to see you say hi.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
And still, you should be here.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
He was here for a time. He existed. He mattered. He deserves to be celebrated.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I loved him from the second I saw the +test. I fell deeper in love every time I saw his energetic body bounce around on the ultrasound screen, I have all the blissful bump photos and I have the memory of his sweet little kicks. God I miss those kicks.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
My love did not end when he died.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Liam’s ashes, a few scan photos, my memory and an index card with his footprints are all that remains. I both hate that this is all I have left and am eternally grateful that I have them at all.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I found some comfort today but these anniversaries are also hard. I relive the trauma. The terror, shock, fear, disbelief, agony of being told your baby is dying. So deep and so crushing. Part of me died in that moment, part of me will never be the same again.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
There is nothing in this world more painful than living without your baby. You feel the heaviness, the absence, the longing for them constantly. The grief is always there, it ebbs and flows but it changes you to your core. You adapt to feeling the constant emptiness, your aching heart, your soft but heavy eyes, the shortness of your breath, that lump in your throat.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
And yet, I feel immensely fortunate to have carried you for every moment of your life. I will never regret the time we spent together, loving you, carrying you, feeling you, celebrating you and envisioning the life you would have had. I will carry the insatiable longing to hold you until the day I die. You will always be my baby. You will always be missed. I will never stop loving and mothering you, my sweet Liam James ❤️
How did we do with the bow!? It’s growing on me How did we do with the bow!? It’s growing on me I think 🥰😍
April 3, 2021 • just us this Easter weekend 💗 April 3, 2021 • just us this Easter weekend 💗
I’m not quite sure how she turned 5 months in th I’m not quite sure how she turned 5 months in the blink of an eye 🥺 My Elora. We are doing great ❤️ we’re nursing and bedsharing and babywearing and contact napping and I’m literally soaking in every moment with her. Months 4 and 5 have been the best yet. My body knows what to do and I follow her cues. We’re super in tune and I feel like it’s making both of us happier humans.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
There is this unspoken narrative in our society that somehow attachment between mom and baby is a weakness, a crutch. I say f that, it’s one of the most beautiful strengths that exists in this universe. Period.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Mama if you’re reading this and need some validation or reassurance, I got you. It’s ok to cuddle and rock and nurse and sing your baby to sleep. Follow your instincts, tune out the noise, feel empowered in your motherly intuition and find your confidence in that. It is so incredibly liberating.⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
I know it’s a confusing landscape out there for new moms, I hear you, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and stress that you’re not doing something “right” or that your baby is “broken.” I’m not saying motherhood is easy for me, it’s the hardest (and best) thing I’ve ever done, but when women have the support they actually need and feel empowered in motherhood, that’s next-level world-changing stuff.⁣⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Mama knows best, never forget it ❤️

JOIN THE TRIBE

______________________________

Thank You!


You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Recent Posts

Essential Oils 101

My Favorite Spring Dresses

Categories

  • Baby Loss
  • Beauty & Style
  • Gardening
  • Gift Guides
  • Home
  • Lifestyle
  • Mom & Baby
  • Travel
  • Wellness

Trending Posts

Summer Wardrobe Picks for Toddler Boys

Old Navy Try-On November. Come check out Old Navy's Fall Fashion items to help you stay warm and fashionable all season long!

Old Navy Try-On November

5 Tips for Planting a Vegetable Garden

Pampers Pure Collection (And Why I Prioritize Quality!)

Copyright © 2021 · Christine Covino · Site Credit · Branding by High Note Designs · Privacy Policy