We took a total of 8 bags/boxes, 4 carry on's, 4 back packs, 3 car seats, one stroller, three kiddos, and toys to spare and boarded three different flights (spending the night in an airport hotel in between two of them.) We have arrived at our first destination after those three flights, where we are spending time with my brother and TRYING to find a car to buy that will be big enough to carry all of our stuff to our final destination 12 hours away. Yeah it's been an interesting few days.
So since living out of bags is my current life right now, I thought I would write about what I am doing right now...haha which is how I'm using my oils for our family's wellness in the midst of our craziness!
This includes my personal list of what I took on the airplane in our carry-on. And let me just say, these are the oils we will be using for the duration of the trip, as I REALLY don't want to go digging around for the rest that is currently boxed up.
So here it is, what I brought, and why:
First is pretty obvious: On Guard. (duh ;)). And why? Well because I definitely don't want any of us to get sick while we travel and fly in those nice recycled air cabins! But also because three of us started feeling sick right before we were getting ready to fly. It seemed like we were coming down with a sinus cold, so I started applying On Guard topically all over all of us right away, like religiously. And so far, we all seem to be doing great! We kicked that bug by the time we got to Kansas City.
Second: I actually brought one undiluted On Guard, in a small 5ml bottle, and a roller bottle of diluted On Guard, Melaleuca, Lemon, and a little bit of Oregano. The roller bottle, I used on the kids and us, on our feets, back of necks, lymph glands, etc. The undiluted On Guard, I've been saving for any stronger antiseptic use I need it for.
Third: I brought K's personal blend that I've mixed for him for allergies and breathing issues. I've been rubbing it on nightly just in case on this throat, and back of neck and lower sinus areas. It is a carrier oil, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, and a tiny bit of peppermint.
Fourth: Digestzen. For any tummy issues we may encounter while eating junk traveling food or nauseousness while flying or driving. So far, we haven't had to use it.
Fifth and Sixth: Lavender and Serenity, I actually didn't plan well enough ahead and buy another bottle of either of them like I thought I had. Thus I ran out last night of both! But these are my absolute necessary oils to have. One, Lavender, I use for any skin issue or rash that may pop up, or any pain or inflammation. And second, I use both for helping my kids adust to the time change and sleep. I don't have any tonight...and let's just say you can tell the difference, and I am very much regretting it that I ran out.
Seventh: Breathe, because we had started getting sinus colds, and needed to combat that, but also in prevention of any respiratory illness that may try to come. I used it diluted for the first few days of our travels, and haven't needed to use it yesterday or today!
Eight: Frankincense, because I really wouldn't want to go anywhere without this one. I was having some intense stress nerve pain in my face and jaw, and so I began using the Frankincense on that. It was the only thing that even made a dent in the pain. Thankfully, I haven't been having that pain at all today! I also have it available for if we encounter anything, from a bump, cut, rash, or bruise, pain, inflammation, to anything a little more serious, or just if I need a driver oil to help make any other oil I use, more potent.
Nine: Melaleuca, I brought this along because I use it in my owie spray, and I had forgotten to make more before we left (the ingredients are lavender, melaleuca, and coconut oil). So I brought it to dilute and use if we need it's antiseptic properties for anything.
And lastly...Clary Calm. This is my oil. I brought it along to help with my hormones, emotions, and any menstrual cramps I may get while we travel. Not leaving home without it for sure!!
Now there is one oil, that I thought I had grabbed but didn't, and I regret it - Balance. And obviously, I probably could use it right about now. Oh and you know what else, Intune or Peppermint probably would have been good to add for our upcoming road trip for focus. ;) Oh well!
I think we did pretty good with our carry on essential oil list. How would you change this list?