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Welcome to The Essential Guide, the place to learn about using essential oils & low tox DIY

Alison Evans - The Essential Guide

Welcome to The Essential Guide, the place to learn about using doTERRA essential oils and making low tox DIY products.

I’m so glad you have stopped by and I do hope you find what you are looking for – as well as lots of what you didn’t know you were looking for!

What now?

Check out the DIY & Recipes pages to learn how to make your own low tox essential oil products.
Purchase your ingredients and accessories from The Essential Guide Shop
Join The Essential Guide Community to get your oils and be part of our supportive and informative community
Bookmark this website and keep coming back to see what’s new
Follow me on the socials like Facebook and Instagram to stay connected
Keep using your oils every day!

Want to know more about The Essential Guide and yours truly? Check out my About page or feel free to get in touch.
Warmest,

Alison Evans

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I have a new cabinet at my stall so now I can sell

I have a new cabinet at my stall so now I can sell diffusers and doTERRA Essential Oils direct 😁
I still have a few more things to bring in, but the stall is looking good 👍
Come visit @2.0vintagemarket and find me at stall B55.
If you aren't in Melbourne, of course you can continue to shop online at www.theessentialguide.com.au (link also in bio) - ❤️ Alison

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Prefer to browse and shop in person? I'm continual

Prefer to browse and shop in person? I'm continually adding stock to my permanent market stall at the 2.0 Vintage Market . I have most DIY ingredients, kits and accessories you will need to make your low tox essential recipes, but If there is something specific you are after, send me a message and I'll confirm that it's there for you.
Get what you need today, and avoid postage. Open 7 days a week! 😁
- ❤️ Alison

🎄Merry Christmas! OK, so I'm a little late in p

🎄Merry Christmas!
OK, so I'm a little late in posting, but I've been enjoying these two munchkins too much to be on the socials.
Charlotte is about to turn 5, and this year she REALLY tuned into the joy of Christmas. She has been such a delight to be with as she experiences all the happiness of this special time of year. Of course, it is also Nate's first Christmas, so that has bought additional joy to our family and Christmas this year.
I hope you have all had a wonderful festive season so far and are able to find the same joy as we have the past few days! - ❤️ Alison

OK, I'm not looking my finest here, but I simply h

OK, I'm not looking my finest here, but I simply had to share this hack for those of you finding yourself in a smelly situation 💩🤢

🍋Lemon Essential Oil for the win🍋 Setting up

🍋Lemon Essential Oil for the win🍋
Setting up my stall for the @2.0vintagemarket last week, I had a bit of cleaning to do. I'd purchased these shelves off FB Marketplace and they had been well loved with plenty of scuff marks on them.
Never fear, Lemon Oil is here! Lemon is one of the oil bottles I ALWAYS have in my handbag. Whether it's to add to my water bottle, remove sticky stuff, or to clean, it is always a life saver.
So out it came, and it did not disappoint. One drop on the shelf, a wipe over with a cloth and the black marks and ingrained dirt disappeared. No scrubbing, and of course, no chemicals..... Plus the uplifting citrus scent had Nate and I feeling super happy (who else can claim to be happy while cleaning??)
What has been one of your favourite uses of Lemon Essential Oil? - ❤️ Alison

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And I'm all set up! Well, still waiting on my sign

And I'm all set up! Well, still waiting on my signage and need to get some smaller signs and labels done, but it's good to have everything in place and ready to go!
I'm so excited to finally have my own retail space and can't wait to see it evolve. The new @2.0vintagemarket is amazing and has so many great stalls. Doors are opening today, but the Grand Opening is this Saturday and Sunday. I'm at stall B55 - I'd love to see you there! - ❤️ Alison

Have you made your own dishwasher tablets yet? Dit

Have you made your own dishwasher tablets yet? Ditch the chemicals and fragrances and save some $$ and get onto it ASAP. They are so easy to make, and yes, they actually work!
And now, you can purchase all you need in the handy Dishwasher Tablets DIY Kit. What are you waiting for? - ❤️ Alison
📖 Recipe: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/dishwasher-tablets/
🛒 Dishwasher Tablets DIY Kit: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product/dishwasher-tablets-diy-kit/

Walking in the rain whilst waiting for his big sis

Walking in the rain whilst waiting for his big sister who is attending her first proper 'in school' transition day.
Mama was more nervous than Little Miss School Girl. She had slathered herself in doTERRA's Brave oil and was good to go. I, on the other hand, felt that familiar tummy churning anxious feeling setting in. A few circle rolls of Digestzen on my tummy soon settled that along with the lovely walk in the rain and I'm now feeling calm and looking forward to hearing how Charlotte went in the classroom 😊
What are your go to oils for nerves and anxious feelings? - ❤️ Alison

"I don't know what lies around the bend, but I'm g

"I don't know what lies around the bend, but I'm going to believe that the best does."
L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Feel the fear and do it anyway.
This 3x3 space is mine.
Watch this space.......

#2.0vintagemarket #2point0vintagemarket #theessentialguide #carribeangardens
#lowtoxmelbourne

🛒 The Essential Guide Shop - Postage & Delivery

🛒 The Essential Guide Shop - Postage & Delivery 📦
To keep it simple, and to keep costs as low as possible for you, I offer a flat rate delivery for all orders, no matter how large and heavy they are! And, if your order is over $200, I’ll pay the postage myself and send your order for FREE!
See below for postage fees:
✔️Stickers and labels only: $2.95 tracked letter
✔️All other orders up to $200: $12 tracked parcel
✔️All orders above $200: FREE tracked parcel
✔️Local delivery within 10km of Mount Evelyn, Vic: FREE

If you have any questions or would like further information, you can see all the details on my website here: www.theessentialguide.com.au/postage-and-delivery

Or get shopping here: www.theessentialguide.com.au/shop-low-tox-diy/

Or get in touch by commenting below, sending a message or using the contact form on my site - <3 Alison

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💤Who's heard of Sleepy Toe? 💤 It's where we

💤Who's heard of Sleepy Toe? 💤
It's where we put our bedtime oils to support a restful and restorative sleep. For Nate we use a drop of Vetiver oil in about 2 tablespoons of carrier oil.
With our eldest Charlotte, we really had to experiment with sleep oils and eventually found the combination of doTERRA's Peace blend and Roman Chamomile worked a treat.
What oils do you find help with sleep? - ❤️ Alison
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PS. How cute is Nate's new night nappy? They are a new release from @boho_babes_nappies with Tawny Frogmouths on them! 🥰

One of the most popular accessories in my shop are

One of the most popular accessories in my shop are the 500ml amber glass pump and trigger spray bottles. The amber glass means that that sun sensitive essential oils (such as citrus oils) are kept safe. And, if you are steering away from plastic, these beauties are just the thing for your cleaning and wellness DIY Creations such as Surface Spray, Glass Cleaner and Dish Liquid.

Oooh, pretty! Why stay on your playmat when you ca

Oooh, pretty! Why stay on your playmat when you can roll on over to the oil station?
I'm not surprised this kid is drawn towards essential oils 😍 - ❤️ Alison

#7months #doterraau #lowtox #theessentialguide #diywithessentialoils #essentialoilshop

💠DISHWASHER TABLETS💠 Sometimes they come out

💠DISHWASHER TABLETS💠
Sometimes they come out as perfect tablets, sometimes they don't 🤷‍♀️
I suspected last night when I was whipping these up that I may have been a little hasty and may not have added enough water. Sure enough when I turned them out this morning, some were perfect, some were half OK, and the rest crumbled out as powder. But, guess what? It doesn't actually matter - they work no matter what form they are in (the perfectionist in me just prefers a perfectly formed tablet!)
So, if you don't quite succeed at making tablets, just grab another jar for the powder and use that instead - it works just as well. In fact, my sister-in-law told me the other day she doesn't even bother adding the water and just combines the ingredients for powder and always uses that instead! Why not? 🤔
Have you tried making these Dishwasher Tablets/Powder yet? How did you go? - ❤️ Alison
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📖 Recipe: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/dishwasher-tablets/

🔥Hot off the press!!🔥 For those of you who w

🔥Hot off the press!!🔥
For those of you who were lucky enough to snap up a Convention Kit from the #doterraevolve2021 convention, I have your Cap Stickers ready! If you missed out on the kit, never fear, @doterra will start releasing the products on October 1st 😊 so, get organised and order your Cap Stickers now. While you are there, order any others that you might be missing as you'll only ever pay $2.95 tracked postage Australia wide for all stickers and labels 😁
Questions? Ask away 👇 - ❤️ Alison

You know those days? When you start behind the 8 b

You know those days? When you start behind the 8 ball, nothing is going to plan and everything just feels so.... HEAVY??
I'm having one of those days.
There is so much shit going down in the world, and I feel so helpless. I struggle to comprehend the future my children will have. I dispair when I think about men, women and children in other countries who are losing lives - weather it be through sickness, war or 'natural diasters'. I cringe when I see social media posts of friends trying to have a voice in this crazy pandemic, when all they are contributing to is the increase in division and judgement and the 'us and them' mentality.
I don't like it, and it's hurting my heart. 💔
I can't change any of what is happening in the world, but I can change how I deal with it.
So this morning I choose to find my happiness in the small things. I'm treating myself to a second cup of coffee, and enjoying it in my special lounge chair (which I don't often get to sit in, because it's impossible to breastfeed in it!). The chair is in the lightest and brightest corner of the room, and I'm soaking up the sun's warmth and light. I am surrounded by a beautiful treetop view, and I am directly in front of my 'Oily Alter'.
All of this lifts my spirits.
So, today, I will enjoy the little things. I will tread gently. I will operate from a place of gratitude and love.
I will diffuse Adaptive all day.
I will be OK.
Wishing you all light and love in these heavy times - ❤️ Alison

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