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NEW S OF T H E WORL D L EA DER IN ESS ENTIAL OI L S
AIDING PUERTO RICO, FLORIDA, AND CALIFORNIA The Foundation and YL members aid thousands on the road to recovery FOUNDER’S MESSAGE
What a year! Looking back, there is so much
for which to be grateful and excited. Along with the anticipation of the holidays and family time, December gives us an opportunity to reflect on the year’s abundance and blessings. Our 2017 International Grand Convention was the biggest YL convention ever, with nearly 30,000 in attendance at the Rice Eccles Stadium and the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. Seeing members from around the world reminded me once again why we work so diligently throughout the year.
The Young Living Foundation provides support to Puerto Rico, Florida, and California after recent natural disasters.
At the convention, we introduced many new
With funding from The D. Gary Young, Young Living
products, including our Savvy Minerals by
Foundation and using the Young Living plane, Vice
Young Living
line—a makeup line that gives
President of Global Farms and Young Living Pilot Mark
Young Living and the Foundation donated $100,000
you cosmetics you can feel confident wearing
Harris and John Whetten, director of Special Projects,
to start the Puerto Rico relief efforts, and our members
and sharing—and our Seedlings baby line. With
recently flew nine round trips from Florida to Puerto Rico
donated an additional $120,000 to make more round-
our Holiday Catalog and Live Your Passion Rally
to provide much-needed relief to the island. Thanks to
trip flights between Florida and the island.
product releases, the Savvy Minerals collection
contributions by our members, the Foundation, under
The Foundation also recently supplied more than 200
grew even larger, and we continued to expand
direction of Greg Larsen, director of Global Philanthropy,
care kits to hurricane victims in Florida and 70 care kits
the product lines you love.
delivered 1,700 water filters, nearly 1,000 YL care kits,
to Young Living families affected by the raging wildfires
We are also thrilled with the steady member
and 12,000 pounds of additional aid in the form of dry
in Northern California.
growth, because it means more people than
goods, canned food, diapers, and other hygiene items.
It has been so painful to hear the stories coming from
ever are experiencing the benefits of essential
Mark and John were also able to evacuate more than
impacted families—many of whom lost all their worldly
oils. We are steadily moving toward our goal of
20 people from dire circumstances to get them needed
possessions; but out of that emerged a powerful,
getting Young Living essential oils into every
ongoing access to electricity and medical care.
inspiring feeling of hope and connection that banded
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home in the world. As I have mentioned in previous editions of
The Essential Edge, our outreach through the Young Living Foundation has been amazing. Tasked with relief effort after relief effort, our philanthropic and corporate staff have stepped up to help those in need. Members
Young Living members together in one purpose—
of products being taken to Puerto Rico or filled with
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DECK THE HALLS WITH YOUNG LIVING! Three ideas to make your holiday traditions extra special with YL tutorial on the YL blog shows you how to make beautiful ornaments that double as diffusers. The ornaments don’t
as well; and we are truly grateful to be able to
just look great; they smell great, too!
serve alongside you. All of this has resulted in
2. After you’re done decorating, your family will
a year of remarkable sales, experiences, and
probably be hungry for some holiday goodies. Infuse
opportunities.
your treats with our Vitality™ line! Try using Peppermint
We all feel the importance of putting
Vitality in hot chocolate, or if you’re feeling extra jolly,
members first in everything we do. From
you can check out our Chocolate Gingerbread Truffle
our products, to our events, to every phone dedicated to being part of your success and
recipe on the blog!
Your family will love these YL-inspired holiday traditions!
are filled with gratitude for your commitment
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Young
and love of our mission. We are all one in our
Living can take your traditions to the next level. We have
desire to take Young Living to the world, and
some great ideas to incorporate your favorite Young
we appreciate all those who give so much of
Living products into your favorite holiday traditions!
their time and talents to make it happen.
who piloted the Young Living plane.
“Each time we flew, the airplane was either full
have offered invaluable resources and time,
call answered by Member Services, we are
people who needed to get off the island,” said Mark,
1. Putting up the Christmas tree while listening to
May you be blessed during this special time
Christmas music is a holiday must-do. Do you string
of the year and carry that excitement and
popcorn as a family? Maybe you make homemade
happiness into the new year.
ornaments with the kids or spend hours on Pinterest searching for the perfect color combination for your decor to match your living room. Whatever your preferences, we have a great idea for you! Our easy DIY PAG E 1
3. Between finding your special someone a memorable gift and being Santa’s helper, there may not be a lot of time to think about gifts for neighbors, co-workers, and extended family. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We have great gift ideas and gift tag printables on the blog to take some stress out of this season of giving. If you can’t get enough of these holiday-inspired ideas, we have good news! You can find instructions for these ideas, as well as nine more Young Living-inspired holiday traditions, at YoungLiving.com/blog. For festive diffuser ideas, kid-friendly DIY projects, and Mrs. Clausapproved recipes, just search “12 days of oil-infused traditions” on the blog!
HOW TO PRACTICE GRATITUDE ALL YEAR LONG Start being more grateful today with these three tips
Continued from page 1 FOUNDATION DISASTER RELIEF to help those in need. It’s the joining of the human spirit of those physically involved and the prayers from those near and far that make the YL community so strong and dynamic. We have all been touched by the extraordinary kindness, care, and generosity of our members, who have given so much. With your donations and Young Living’s support, we have provided well over $6 million in aid and 3,000 care kits to members so tragically affected since August when the first hurricane disaster hit southern Texas. We will always be there to help our members wherever tragedy strikes in the world. Your continuing donations to the Foundation make us stronger and more prepared. We intend to help as many as possible, at any time, by raising millions for the suffering and under privileged, as well as those faced with disaster, devastation, and tragedy. As always, 100 percent of your contributions made to the Foundation go toward
Thanksgiving is over, but being grateful brings year-round joy. Though the leftovers from the big feast are
helped your child with a challenge this year.
gone and snow has perhaps replaced the fall
Hand write a note—maybe even on pretty
leaves on the ground, that spirit of gratitude
stationery—for that person. People do so many
and thanksgiving is worth keeping all year long.
things for us every day, and it feels good to
When we think of gratitude as a state of being versus just a feeling, we can live life with
Performing a random act of gratitude Whether it’s a gift of time, a physical gift, or
granted. Being grateful can also help in difficult
a gift card to a favorite restaurant, give at least
times, especially when it seems like there’s little
one person something as an expression of your
for which to be grateful.
thankfulness this season.
In a recent Drop of Inspiration episode,
Acknowledge the good, kind, and thoughtful
Training and Education Manager Brittany
things that make your life better and happier
Jacobson shared several ways to practice
and make room in your heart for more joy than
gratitude, including:
you know possible!
Every day, write down something you’re
To watch videos of our disaster-relief efforts and donate, go to YoungLivingFoundation.org/disaster-relief.
thank them.
intention and joy, where nothing is taken for
Keeping a gratitude journal
providing relief whenever we are faced with such a need.
Learn how to be grateful, even when things get difficult, at YoungLiving.com/Podcast.
grateful for and why. Why were you grateful for that warm dinner? What’s the deeper meaning to having that thing or experience in your life?
Writing a note of gratitude Turn your gratitude outward with a note of
YoungLiving.com/Podcast
thanks. Does your partner warm the car for you
View pricing and more info at bit.ly/YLCountryChristmas
in the morning? Maybe your child’s teacher
4Suggestions TIPS FORto help A STRONG FINISH you complete the Race to the Finish from wintry weather. Mele kalikimaka, everyone!
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Encourage your team to use Savvy Minerals™ as stocking stuffers. Even better, encourage them to sign up for Essential Rewards with their Savvy products. Become a Savvy expert by practicing with our online tutorials; then host a live Facebook event showing your
Paradise is around the corner! Use these bits of business-building advice to get across the finish line. There’s still one month left in the Race to
team how to use the products to get gorgeous for their holiday parties.
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throughout the month, write them down,
the Finish! We want to help you earn your final
and check in with yourself. Were you able
points as you push through by starting more
to reach your goals? If not, what can you
members with Premium Starter Kits, enrolling new members in Essential Rewards, increasing your organization’s sales growth, and advancing in rank! Here are a few simple suggestions to help you make your way to paradise:
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Throw a DIY Kit party with a tropical theme. The DIY Kit is a great way to introduce prospective members to Young Living; a tropical theme not only helps you keep your eyes on the prize, but it can also help people distract themselves
Be accountable. Set benchmarks to hit
improve to earn the points you’re after?
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Celebrate! Whether you finish in the top 100 or hit all the goals you set for yourself, take time to appreciate your success. Enjoy a quiet moment with a tropical smoothie and your favorite chillout music or start swimsuit shopping for your week in Hawaii. Any success is worth acknowledging!
To find out more about the Race to the Finish, from points to prizes, visit bit.ly/YLRacetoFinish.
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RECOGNITION
YOUNG LIVING
ROYAL CROWN DIAMONDS Adam & Vanessa Green (CAN) Alyssa & Troy Francis (USA) April & Jay Pointer (USA) Brenda & Scott Schuler (USA) Carol Yeh-Garner & Scott Garner (USA) Carol & Ben Howden (CAN) Casey Wiegand (USA) Chérie Ross (USA) Christa & Jason Smith (USA) Connie Marie McDanel (USA) Courtney & John Critz (USA) Darren & Sera Johnson (USA) Debra Raybern (USA) Doug & Jordan Schrandt (USA) Frances Fuller (SPG) Gregg & Carol Johnson (USA) Gretchen King-Ann (HKG) Heather & John Brock (USA) Jeanmarie Hepworth (USA)
SEPTEMBER 2017
CROWN DIAMONDS Jen & Adaryll Jordan (USA) Jeremiah & Monique McLean (USA) Jill & James Young (USA) Joanne Kan & Eric Yang (HKG) Jodie Meschuk (USA) Kathy Farmer (USA) Lindsay Teague & Michael Moreno (USA) Lindsey & Evan Gremont (USA) Madison & Tyler Vining (USA) Marcella Vonn Harting & Jim Harting (USA) Mark & Melissa Koehler (USA) Max & Karen Hopkins (USA) Myra & Ernie Yarbrough (USA) Teri Secrest (USA) Vicki Opfer & Chris Opfer (USA) Vijay & Ulrike Churfuerst Hanzal (AUT) Vivian Ting Wan (HKG) Zach & Kari Lewis (USA)
Sabina M. DeVita (CAN)
Amanda & Gabe Uribe (USA) Anita Ochsenhofer (AUT) Artemis (AUS) Becky & Jonathan Webb (USA) Callie & Jeremy Shepherd (USA) Chip & Kathy Kouwe (USA) Annie & Chris Hauser (USA) Crystal & Verick Burchfield (USA) Danette & Jim Goodyear (USA) Diane Mora (USA) Echo & Danny Hill (USA) Erin & Bronce Rodgers (USA) Fiona Lui (HKG) Gordon & Corie Devries (USA) Hailey & Jeremy Aliff (USA) James & Stacy McDonald (USA) Jessica & Rit Gianelloni (USA) Jilene & Duane Hay (CAN) Jonathan & Laura Hopkins (USA) Kelli & Les Wright (USA)
Korbut Wong (HKG) Kristy & Jake Dempsey (USA) Kyler & Sandi Boudreau (USA) Mary Hardy (USA) Melissa Poepping (USA) My Joanna Malone (USA) Nanette & Ward Symes (USA) Nathan & Jessica Petty (USA) Nicole Barczak (USA) Patricia Gwee (SPG) Prakama & Markus Hauser (AUT) Rainbow Forever Trust (USA) Sabina M. DeVita (CAN) Sha-Faun Enterprises, Shauna Dastrup (USA) Sharnael Wolverton (USA) Stacie & Todd Malkus (USA) Summer Davis (USA) Terry & Ladonna Beals (USA) Tyson & Wendy Mercure (USA) Yonie Bonawi (SPG)
DIAMONDS
Aditya Nowotny (DEU) Alan & Linda Simpson (AUS) Aleena Leah Simpson (AUS) Alina Rinato (USA) Allissa Davis (USA) Amanda & Brian Friedl (USA) Amie Dockery (USA) Andrea Lahman (USA) Andrea M. Hayes (USA) Andrew Dodge (USA) Anna-Maya Powell (USA) Anni & Dave Dayan (USA) Annie Chan (MYS) April & Charles Mier (USA) Ashley Diette (USA) Bethany Shipley (USA) Brian & Jodi McKenna (USA) Brian & Shannon Hudson (USA) Bronwyn & Heiko Deiter (USA)
Candace & Jimmie Don Hoke (USA) Carl Joseph Janicek (USA) Carla & Bill Green (CAN) Carol & Delaine Holden (USA) Carrie & Michael McVige (USA) Carrie & William Liebich (USA) Catherine Rott (USA) Celeste Mclean (USA) Chelle Carter (USA) Chelsa Bruno (USA) Chelsea Humphreys (USA) Chelsea Marie Young (USA) Chelsea Tudor (USA) Chris & Connie Wolverton (USA) Christi Collins (USA) Christina Adam (USA) Claire Lee (HKG) Claudia Dosamantes (USA) Codie-Lyn & William Kahler (USA) Colin & Taylor Quigg (USA) Corinne Delis (NLD) Courtney Scruggs (USA) Crystal & Larry Hoskins (USA) Cynthia Haggerton (USA) Dallas Harting (USA) Dan Keskey (USA) Danielle Burkleo (USA) Danielle & Michael Keen (USA) Darreck Chen Yoon Yung (MYS) David & Lee Stewart (USA) David & Star Moree (USA) David & Teresa Gingles (USA) Dawn Hampton (USA)
Jeffrey Lewis (USA) Jennie Radhakrishnan (USA) Jennifer Howard (USA) Jennifer Lim (MYS) Jeremy & Hannah Tallo (USA) Jihan Thomas (USA) Jill Sager (USA) John Wongcw (SPG) Josh & Paige Williams (USA) Judy De La Rosa (USA) Julia Kay Ferguson (USA) Justin & Sara Wallace (USA) Kathleen and Matthew Harvey (USA) Kami Lyn & Kevin Lynn Bear (USA) Karen J. Douglas (USA) Karen Vavrick (USA) Kara & Andrew Cozier (USA) Kari Friedman (USA) Karla Berger (USA) Kate Kowalczyk (USA) Katie & Kevin Ganger (USA) Kelowna Giuliano (USA) Kelsey Christenson (USA) Kim Edwards (USA) Kim Rinaldi-Robey (USA) Kimberly R. Bromelkamp (USA) Kirk & Britta Dimler (USA) Kristen Critz (USA) Kristi Mangan (USA) Lauren Dow (USA) Laurie Azzarella (USA) Leah Espy (USA) Lesley Graham (USA)
Debbie & Daniel Erickson (USA) Denise Dunleavy (USA) Denise Easthon (USA) Deny Sentosa (SGP) Derek & Janell Vonigas (USA) Dick & Nancy Weber (USA) Donna Grace (USA) Dustin & Alana Bookhout (USA) Edie Wadsworth (USA) Ellen & Oliver Wenker (USA) Emily & Keith Anderson (USA) Erika & Tim Kilcher (USA) Erika Yanagawa (JPN) Evangeline & Thomas Reed (USA) Faith & Jonathan Teo (SPG) Fee Boey (MYS) Franciela & Juan Arévalo (MEX) Frankie Ellis (USA) Fred Zerr & Judy Klassen Zerr (USA) Gailann Greene (USA) Greg Hitter (USA) Heather & Christian Portwood (USA) Heather & Wade Doll (CAN) Heidi & Kevin Hovan (USA) Heidi Ross (CAN) Hitomi Harada (JPN) Hoi Ki Li (HKG) James Niederland (USA) Jamie & Chelsea Flaman (CAN) Jami Nato (USA) Janelle & Barry Chambers (USA) Janie Leek (USA) Jeanna & James Lichtenberger (USA)
RECOGNITION RETREAT QUALIFIERS Our recognition retreats immerse members in an unforgettable Young Living adventure. Members who consistently strive and achieve Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond—for at least three consecutive months—are rewarded with a trip to one of our flagship farms, where they experience portions of the Seed to Seal® process firsthand, in addition to dynamic leadership development. DI A M O N D R E T R E AT
P L AT I NU M R E T R E AT
Please visit bit.ly/YLDiamonds for Diamond Retreat qualifiers.
Casey & Tyler Zaruba (USA) Ellen & Oliver Wenker (USA) Karlie Aleksandra Holtby (CAN) Ryan And Susan Hart (USA)
Amanda Gregory (USA)
We’ve designed Elite Express to take the success of Silver in Six and expand it to reward even more members. Elite Express spans from Executive all the way up to Platinum and offers big rewards every step of the way. Elite Express is an 20-month program and is available for members across the globe in four tracks, lasting from 3 to 6 months each: Executive in 3 (Ei3), Silver in 6 (Si6), Gold in 5 (Gi5), and Platinum in 4 (Pi4), with a bonus Elite 20 (E20) track for those who successfully complete all tracks within 20 months or less.
G O L D R E T R E AT
S I LV E R R E T R E A T
Angie Ochoa (USA) Carmen Alicia Borboa (MEX) Clare, Lim Mui Lan (G) (MYS) Devina Devina (IDN) Donna & Gus Jackson (CAN) Hellina Daun (IDN) Hillary Ha (USA) Julie Callis (USA) Kelly Cuce (USA) Krista Nosker (USA) Lacee Sanchez (USA) Lilien And/Or Andy Tong (CAN) Lindsey Beals (USA) Regina Guevarra (USA) Robert Fannon (SGP) Roxy Raquel Barnett (USA) Tanya Robinson (USA) Terri Escobedo (USA) Wedel, Sina (DEU)
Adrienne Elizabeth Seng (USA) Agata F Saputra (IDN) Aimee Pontes (USA) Aleisha Dawn Anderson (CAN) Alejandra Rahal (MEX) Alicia J Maio (USA) Amanda Livermore (USA) Amanda Wick (CAN) Amy Boyer Colgan (USA) Amy Williams (USA) Ana Gaspar Echeagaray (MEX) Andrea Corbett (USA) Angel Reichard (USA) Angela Upright (USA) Annie Holand Miller (USA) April Marie Elias (USA) Arlette Galvan Lopez (MEX) Ashley Staples (USA) Audrey Roloff (USA) Bertha Valdes (MEX)
Rhonda & Frank Favano (USA) Robert Rinato (USA) Ryan & Ashley McKenney (USA) Ryan & Kim Prather (USA) Sarah Lee (USA) Sarah & John Harnisch (USA) Shannon Garay (USA) Shannon & Jd Hudgens (USA) Shelby & Steven Nowak (USA) Shelby Paulk (USA) Shellie & Brian Garrett (USA) Sherry Lamarche (USA) Skyla & Brian Mann (USA) Sonya Swan (USA) Sophia Sharpe (USA) Stacy McQuade (USA) Stephanie Moram & Jp Paradis (CAN) Steven & Lourdes Schiller (USA) Sum Sum Yip (HKG) Susan Heid (USA) Tammy & Eric Walton (USA) Teresa Valmonte (USA) Teryn Robinson (USA) The Collected, Tan Kai Hiang (SPG) Tracey Black & Trevor Nielson (USA) Vanessa Romero & Tom Nikkola (USA) Wan Jiey & Tuan Alimin (MYS) William & Joan Lansing (USA) Winnie Chan (HKG) Yvonne Litza (USA) Zach & Katie Harris (USA)
Beth Masters (USA) Bethany Tiller (USA) Brandi McCarley (USA) Breanna Sponcey (USA) Brenda Vynalek (USA) Brianne Smith (USA) Candice Morris (USA) Cara Nitz (USA) Carey Stubblefield (USA) Cassey Marie Knight (USA) Catherina Sulistiowaty (IDN) Chad Lamirande (CAN) Charly Faulkner (USA) Christina Colyer (USA) Christine Depirro (USA) Christine Martin (USA) Claire Ryan (USA) Claudia Rueda (MEX) Colleen A. Kuehn (USA) Corianne Burton (USA)
Please visit bit.ly/YLSilvers for Diamond Retreat qualifiers.
Amanda Gregory (USA) Rebecca Shirley (CAN) Regina Guevarra (USA)
A Pinch-A Yoga (USA) Alexie Tyler Flook (USA) Amanda Johnson (USA) Amanda Michelle Hartnett (USA) Amy Stanford (USA) Antoinette Christofi (CAN) Arlette Noelia Sandoval (MEX) Ashley Girdler (USA) Becca Bristow (USA) Beth Nepstad (USA) Body Image (CAN) Candace Crabtree (USA) Cassie Brusch (USA) Charity Norman (USA) Colette Peterman (USA) Danielle R Gaynor (USA) Davina Dunlap (USA) Dawn Leusner (USA) Deb Tufnell (USA) Deborah Dunn (AUS) Deniece Franklin (USA) Denise White (USA) Dianne Nielson (USA)
R A N K A D VA N C E M E N T S Please visit bit.ly/YLRankAdv for a complete list of all rank advancements. R E T R E AT Q UA L I F I E R S Please visit bit.ly/YLRetreats for a complete list of retreat qualifiers and to get full details and information about each retreat. E L I T E E X P R E S S Q UA L I F I E R S Please visit bit.ly/YLEExpress for a complete list of qualifiers
Lindsey Leif (USA) Lori Gasca (USA) Maggie Tong & Hill Ngan (HKG) Marilee Tolen (USA) Mark & Angela Meredith (USA) Marlin Widjaja (IDN) Marlo Bontempo (USA) Mary C. Ward-Farnham (USA) Mary Starr & Jay Carter (USA) Matt & Darlene Weir (USA) Megan & Thomas Burns (USA) Melissa & Clay Sanches (USA) Melissa Stoltzfus (USA) Michelle & John Skoczek (USA) Munirah Hanim Ahmad Jahudi (MYS) Nancy Knittle (USA) Nancy Sanderson (USA) Nat & Lauren Bretz (USA) Niccole Perez (USA) Nicole & Kade Martin (USA) Nicki Ham (USA) Niki Flynn (CAN) Norhidawati Abdul Aziz (MYS) Noteworthy Team Llc (USA) Pam & Gary Edwards (CAN) Pamela Rich (USA) Pat Mclean (USA) Paul & Tina Ciesla (USA) Peggy Miranda (USA) Rachel & Ryan Holland (USA) Reagan & Danny Jewitt (CAN) Reuben & Stacie Hartzler (USA) Richard & Kimmy Brooke (USA)
Brhea Koneman (USA) Corianne Burton (USA) Kimberly Smith (USA) Margaret Powell (USA) Shelbey Kendall (USA)
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Ai Tjin Alias Vincen (IDN) Alderina Gracia (IDN) Alexandra Young (USA) Allison Smith (USA) Amanda Renee Ragon (USA) Andrada Roxana Covasa (ROU) Angela Heatly (AUS) Annie Suziana Kamarudin (MYS) Apien Apien (IDN) Bar Lee Ang (MYS) Becca Bristow (USA) Carmen Clark (USA) Carolina Del Toro Vizcaino (MEX) Carolyn Kaiser (USA) Cheryl Beneduce-Bock (USA) Ch’Ng Mui Leng (MYS) Christina Marie Bechtel (USA) Chung Hang Lawrence Mak (HKG) Crystal Lashay Rodenbeck (USA) Dana Marie Ingalls (USA) Darnell Key (USA) Davies Edmund (MYS) Deidra Lynn Salas (USA)
Get to know December's product of the month! With the snow falling and the fireplace
or access to chop down the perfect
blazing, it must be December! While full
Christmas tree. If you miss that woodsy
holiday schedules and falling temperatures
smell from a real tree, don’t fret! You
might prevent us from venturing out into
can check out YoungLiving.com/Blog
the winter wonderland, you can bring
and learn how to make DIY diffuser
a piece of the wonderland inside with
ornaments. Use Northern Lights Black
Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil.
Spruce to make your artificial tree
How to use Northern Lights Black Spruce: • The holiday stress can
smell just like the real deal. be
On December 26 Santa’s helper may
overwhelming! Do yourself a favor and
be ready for a massage. Combine
take five minutes to meditate while
Northern Lights Black Spruce with our
diffusing Northern Lights Black Spruce
V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex for a rich,
for an invigorating wintery escape. If
woodsy, and relaxing massage oil.
you’ve never meditated before, you
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New Year’s Eve is just around the
can go to YoungLiving.com/Podcast
corner! Here’s a New Year’s resolution
for a guided meditation episode.
you’re going to like: Try adding
Finding a real Christmas tree can be
Northern Lights Black Spruce to skin
a fun tradition. However, trees can
care products. Winter is the perfect
be messy and not everyone has time
time to upgrade your skin care routine.
YOUNG LIVING MALAYSIA
Region Update
In the luminous city of Kuala Lumpur, Young Living Malaysia celebrated its third year of success and growth in October with an exciting anniversary bash. The event hosted Young Living brand ambassador and essential oil trainer Lindsey Elmore, along with several of the top leaders within the Asia Pacific region. More than 1,500 members in attendance were thrilled to learn about the launch of two new Premium Starter Kits, with member-favorites NingXia Red® in one and Thieves® products in the other. After a very successful 2017, the future looks bright for Young Living Malaysia; and these Young Living members are sure to excel in 2018. The market is booming because members are sharing the Young Living opportunity with others and are creating brand visibility in the area. The members in this region were also fortunate enough to take their training and knowledge even further with the recent Beauty School and a two-day Balance: A Yoga and Wellness Retreat. Next year Young Living Malaysia will host the first-ever Asia Pacific Regional Convention in Kuala Lumpur February 23–25, where thousands of members will gather to bond, create, and learn from one another. We are thrilled to watch Young Living Malaysia’s growing success and are deeply proud of the amazing strides they are making in our YL community.
Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer, food photographer, and real food lover behind GourmandeInTheKitchen.com. There you'll find a collection of recipes that celebrate your inner gourmand with fresh, seasonal ingredients that are free from gluten, refined sugar, and processed ingredients. The recipes on Gourmande in the Kitchen are fast and fresh with a focus on quality ingredients and minimal preparation that let the natural flavors of the food shine because you don't need a lot of time or a long list of ingredients to make good-for-you, satisfying, and delicious food if you start with the best ingredients possible.
Go urm a ndeInT heK
Go urmande in the K i t ch e n
THE SCIENCE PILLAR With Chief Science Officer Dr. Mike Buch
Gou r m a n d e In Th e K
CHEWY MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES INGREDIENTS ½ cup cashew butter (roasted and unsalted) 5½ tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons dark molasses 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coconut oil (in liquid state) ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality™ oil 2 drops Clove Vitality oil 2 scoops Pure Protein Complete™— Vanilla Spice 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Pinch of sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS Yield: 12 cookies • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F. • In a large bowl, mix cashew butter, maple syrup, molasses, coconut oil, vanilla, and essential oils until smooth. • Add Pure Protein, baking soda, spices, and salt, stirring until a sticky dough comes together. • Using a small cookie dough scoop, drop dough 1–2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. • Bake cookies about 8 minutes until firm around the edges and starting to crack in the center. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies will firm as they cool.
At the 2017 International Grand Convention, Young Living announced our updated Seed to Seal® program, created to offer a more complete story of how our pure essentials oils travel from the farms to your family. This month we’re studying Science, one of the three pillars in the updated Seed to Seal program. Although the focus of this pillar seems straightforward, Chief Science Officer Dr. Mike Buch reminds us that a lot goes into our cutting-edge research. “[The Science] pillar encompasses all of our science, quite frankly; but that involves what I would consider to be our industryleading research pillar,” Dr. Buch says in a recent podcast. In addition to studying plants and essential oils, Dr. Buch’s team researches nutritional supplements, skin care ingredients, quality testing procedures, and innovative development processes. Dr. Buch has also helped set Young Living apart by prioritizing the focus and attention of his team. “One of the things I did last year…[was] to split R&D right in half,” Dr. Buch says. “That means that I have scientists who are fully, 100 percent, devoted to research. I also have a group of scientists who are completely, 100 percent, devoted to product development; and that allows them to really focus not only on their own skill sets but to bring the best products to market.” With the ability and commitment to dive deep into both research and development, Young Living continues to set the standard in the science of essential oils and essential oil-infused products. It’s with this mentality that we move forward in the pursuit of bringing essential oils to every home in the world. Get more insider insight into Dr. Buch’s team and the Seed to Seal Science pillar by listening to the Drop of Inspiration podcast episode at YoungLiving.com/Podcast!
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