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If you’ve been around here for a while, you know that I have been working hard to simplify our home in the last several months. It’s something that we intentionally started last year and has carried over into 2019.
We’re simplifying in all the ways around here – our work, our routines and rhythms, our clutter, and the products that we use around our home. We’ve switched to cloth napkins (we’ve been cloth diapering since the beginning), we’re paying attention to ingredient lists on our food, and most recently we’ve been able to begin to learn more about using essential oils in our home.
This post is in collaboration with Simply Earth and contains affiliate links. As you know, I only partner with brands and products that I use and love and all experiences and opinions are my own. You can use my code ML20FREE to receive a $20 gift card to Simply Earth with your first box purchase!
I’ll be totally honest – essential oils have seemed like a mystery to me for so long (and I’m only just beginning to learn about them, so I am definitely not an expert).
I’m so mindful of how things can affect our bodies and frankly, having been pregnant and/or breastfeeding for so long, I am extra cautious for myself. And so, rather than take time to learn about essential oils, I’ve steered clear.
Then Simply Earth reached out to me to try their Essential Oil Recipe Box and I was intrigued. After doing some research about the company – how they source their oils, the educational information they provide, the price point for their oils (because if we’re being fully transparent, that is a real factor in whether or not it is something that I will continue to use AND that I will be able to recommend to you all), and how responsive the brand is to questions, I decided to give it a try.
And I’m really excited to share what I found plus my review of the April Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box + Bonus Box today.
Simply Earth Essential Oils
The mission of Simply Earth is to“make your home natural at an affordable price.”
Simply Earth Essential Oils are globally sourced and tested for 100% purity. You can read more about their commitment to purity here.
Another thing I appreciate about Simply Earth is the very thorough description of each oil when you shop their individual oils. You can easily find information about the uses, details, and any precautions for each oil.
And they are not kidding when they say that their oils are a fraction of the price of other oils.
Finally, Simply Earth is a company that gives back. They donate 13% of their profits to organizations that are working to end human trafficking around the world.
Simply Earth Essential Oil Box
For beginners (aka me), the Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box is a great way to get started. Each month, you receive a box of 4 full sized bottles of essential oils, natural recipes, fun extras, and most of the ingredients each recipe. It’s a $150 value for just $39/month.
I was so impressed at everything that was included in the box.
Not only that, but when you use my link and code:ML20FREE, you can get a bonus box + a $20 gift card for a future purchase – for first time subscribers.
April’s Spring Cleaning Box
The theme of April’s box was Spring Cleaning. And it was perfect timing since I’ve been getting into spring cleaning mode around here.
What’s Inside the April Box
The April Spring Cleaning box is packed with goodies. Here is what’s included:
Essential Oils
- Lemon Oil
- Nutmeg Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
- BO Be Gone Blend
Other Goodies
- Castile Soap
- Aluminum Spray Bottle
Recipe Cards
- Foaming Hand Soap
- Natural Home Diffuser Recipe
- Laundry Stain Remover Roll On
- Lemon & Nutmeg Dishwasher Detergent
- Tea Tree & Lemon Surface Cleaner
- Natural Laundry Detergent
And The Big Bonus Box
When you place your first box order with my link and use my code, ML20FREE, you not only get your first box, but also a big bonus box and a $20 gift card for future purchases. The big box is a GREAT add-on with even more ingredients and supplies to get you started with your essential oils.
This bonus box includes:
- Almond Oil carrier oil
- Fractionated Coconut Oil carrier oil
- Coconut Oil
- Beeswax
- 5 glass roller bottles
- 5 glass containers
Our Review
So far, I’ve been able to make three of the recipes – the diffuser blend, the foaming hand soap, and the laundry stain remover roll on. The next on my list is the surface cleaner – I’ve been needing to pick up one of the ingredients for that one and hope to be able to make it in the next week or so.
Diffuser Blend
The diffuser blend was the first thing we made and it was super simple to put together. I’ve been using it almost daily. This one has lemon, nutmeg, and tea tree and it has a woodsy, clean scent.
I think next, I will just use lemon – or maybe add some orange oil to the mix for a fun spring/citrus blend.
Foaming Hand Soap
The next thing we made was the foaming hand soap. This had been on my list for a while – and we actually made some foaming hand soap on our own a couple of weeks prior to getting this box.
It was on my list to make hand soap for our other bathrooms, so this came at the perfect time.
The recipe cards are all so easy and straightforward to understand so following them is simple.
It just goes to show that you don’t have to be super skilled or have a ton of time to create natural, homemade versions of products you use around your home on a daily basis.
We used the fun little sticker label that was included in our box and we’ve been using it since. Truly so easy to put together!
Laundry Stain Remover Roll On
Finally, we made the laundry stain remover roll on with the castile soap, lemon oil, and tea tree oil. Another cleaning supply that came right at the perfect time around here.
Not only am I running out of my regular go-to stain remover (and I’ve been looking for a more natural alternative anyway), but my sweet little babe got marker right on my white shirt the morning I was planning to put this together.
I’m happy to report, it worked like a charm. I rolled in on about 5 minutes before throwing it in the wash like I always do and there were no signs of marker when my shirt came out of the machine.
Get Your Own Simply Earth Essential Oil Box
If you use essential oils already, or want to try them out for yourself, I highly recommend getting your own box from Simply Earth. And you still have time to get this month’s Spring Cleaning box!
Honestly, it is a GREAT deal for just $39 – you get the recipe box PLUS the bonus box for first time subscribers. PLUS, a $20 gift card just for using the code ML20FREE– grab yours here.
I’m excited to continue to learn more about using these oils safely in our home!
For more information about using Simply Earth Essential Oils, you can download their free Essential Oils for Beginner eBook available here.
To learn how Simply Earth blends compare to other brands’ blends, see here.
*I am not a doctor, or certified aromatherapist. These are my own experiences, but are NOT medical advice.
