November YL Newsletter + A Fun Family Recipe with Essential Oils!

Hi  It's hard to believe that the holidays are almost here! How quickly this year has flown by. Young Living's Holiday Catalog is truly a great option for many of your gifting needs this year. This isn't just any catalog! Young Living has created the perfect guide to help you pick out meaningful gifts for everyone on your list . . . from your spouse to your four-legged friends. Sometimes we forget about ourselves during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, so make a wish list and be sure to check it twice! You'll find some really fantastic gifts to treat yourself . . . not just during the jam-packed holidays but all year long!! With Joy & Gratitude . . . . - Raven  Are you loving November's PV promotions?  Cherish this time of the year with some warm and cozy favorites like Nutmeg Vitality (fantastic for cider or baking), Christmas Spirit (my acupuncturist's new obsession!), Northern Lights Black Spruce (great for diffusing), and Sacred Frankincense (one of my all-time faves!). Click the button below to learn more about these products if you haven't already and find out how you can get them for free with a qualifying order. SEE PROMO Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to your vacuum bag or filter to freshen up the rooms in your home as you clean. Peppermint Vitality Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter such as Earth Balance) 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg (or vegan egg substitute such as flax or applesauce) 8 drops of Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 candy cane (finely crushed) 1/2 cup dark, bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips Instructions -Preheat oven to 350° F -Place heaping tablespoons of dough about 1” apart on parchment paper -Bake for 10-12 minutes - until soft with slightly crisping edges -Set to cool, but sprinkle crushed candy cane on immediately MORE ABOUT VITALITY Want to receive my newsletter? Contact me with your email address or log on to   www.HolisticOilsForPetsAndPeeps.com  then click on "Free Essential Oils 101 Class".  This will open a pop-up box where you can enter your information and choose which emails you wish to receive from me! I promise not to spam you . . . . EVER!   And, you are free to unsubscribe at any time but I hope you decide to stay! *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets (and ALL animals) as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her Holistic Healing, Animal Intuition, Aromatherapy, Animal Reiki (www.HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com & www.HealingOilsForAnimals.com), as well as her premium pet food business (http://www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com) For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps), or email her at HolisticPetsAndPeeps@gmail.com.

Raven Hannah Young Living Distributor holisticpetsandpeeps@gmail.com 413*768*7187

Meet the YL Finca Victoria Farm!

Our extended family of partner farms continues to grow! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Finca Victoria Farm, located in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico! The Finca Victoria Farm will provide Young Living with Lime and Grapefruit essential oils, which will come from citrus grown on more than 2,400 acres of farmland. And while operations span thousands of acres of farmland, the Finca Victoria Farm isn’t only a farm ~ it’s also a cold-press facility! This means that our oils will come from fresh citrus rinds that are cold-pressed on site. Because the Finca Victoria Farm is a zero-waste facility, the citrus juice, pulp, and rinds will be put to good use after the oils are extracted. The Finca Victoria Farm’s zero-waste status is one of the reasons why Young Living has chosen to partner with them, as it’s one of our 5×5 Pledge goals to bring all our operations to zero-waste status by 2024. The farm also meets our high Young Living standards and adheres to our Seed to Seal® quality commitment! The seeds are non-GMO, and the farm works to ensure soil health by strategically testing soil nutrition at just the right time. The Finca Victoria Farm also practices fair-trade principles, which is important to the Standards pillar of the Seed to Seal commitment. The employment opportunities offered by the farm and processing facility provide important support to the rural communities around Ciudad Victoria. We are thrilled to welcome this beautiful farm into our global family ~ and we know you’ll love every drop of oil that comes from their farm into your home! Learn more at www.SeedtoSeal.com!

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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets (and ALL animals) as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her Holistic Healing, Animal Intuition, Aromatherapy, Animal Reiki (www.HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com), as well as her premium pet food business (http://www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps), or email her at HolisticPetsAndPeeps@gmail.com.

Top 10 Reasons to Adopt A Senior Cat ♥

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and we want to challenge you to look behind the fluffy cuteness of a new puppy or kitten and see the beauty that older pets have to offer! Here are our top 10 reasons to adopt a senior cat (also be sure to check out our top 10 reasons to adopt a senior dog). For tips on caring for your older pet, ask us about Senior Pet Care 101.

  

Top 10 reasons to adopt a Senior Cat:

1. When senior cats are adopted, they seem to understand that they’ve been rescued, and are all the more thankful for it.

2. A senior cat’s personality has already developed, so you’ll know if he or she is a good fit for your family.

3. You can teach an old cat new tricks: Senior cats have the attention span and impulse control that makes them easier to train than their youthful counterparts.

4. A senior cat may very well already know basic household etiquette (like not attacking your feet at night) anyway!

5. In particular, senior cats are often already litter trained and are less likely to “forget” where the box is.

6. A senior cat won’t grow any larger, so you’ll know exactly how much cat you’re getting.

7. Senior cats are often content to just relax in your company, unlike younger cats, who may get into mischief because they’re bored.

8. Speaking of relaxing, senior cats make great napping buddies.

9. Senior cats often know that scratching posts (not furniture) are for scratching and toys (not hands or feet) are for biting.

10. Senior cats are some of the hardest to find homes for ~ so when you adopt a senior cat, you’re truly saving a life.

Choosing to adopt a senior cat is a life-saving choice, but don’t adopt one because you feel bad . . . . adopt one because they’re easy-going, instant companions.  When senior cats are surrendered it may be due to a life-altering change and is a last resort, however, we are finding that lately, this is not always the case.  An owner’s ill health, the birth of a child, allergies, senior pet illness, an unforeseen move or financial change; the reasons (or excuses) are many. Senior cats that end up in shelters are good cats with no place else to go.  No senior pet deserves to spend the last years of their life in a noisy, scary shelter. By choosing to adopt a senior cat you’re giving him, or her, a second chance at life.  ♥


The Gifted Pet is raising funds via Senior Pet Project to help keep senior pets in forever homes, as well as help seniors keep their pets. Won't you please support this very important cause?!

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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her online specialty pet boutiques (www.TheGiftedPet.com & www.PamperedPetEssentials.com), and premium pet food business (www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (www.facebook.com/TheGiftedPet)

Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog ♥

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we want to challenge you to look behind the fluffy cuteness of a new puppy or kitten and see the beauty that older pets have to offer! Here are our top 10 reasons to adopt a senior dog (also be sure to check out our top 10 reasons to adopt a senior cat). For tips on caring for your older pet, ask us about Senior Pet Care 101.

Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog:

1. Older dogs are house-trained. You won’t have to go through the difficult stage(s) of teaching a puppy house manners and mopping / cleaning up after accidents.

2. Older dogs are not teething puppies, and won’t chew your shoes and furniture while growing up.

3. Older dogs can focus well because they’ve mellowed. Therefore, they learn quickly.

4. Older dogs have learned what “no” means. If they hadn’t learned it, they wouldn’t have gotten to be “older” dogs.

5. Older dogs settle in easily because they’ve learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of a pack.

6. Older dogs are good at giving love, once they get into their new, loving home. They are grateful for the second chance they’ve been given.

7. What You See Is What You Get: Unlike puppies, older dogs have grown into their shape and personality. Puppies can grow up to be quite different from what they seemed at first.

8. Older dogs are instant companions ~ ready for hiking, car trips, and other things you like to do.

9. Older dogs leave you time for yourself because they don’t make the kinds of demands on your time and attention that puppies and young dogs do.

10. Older dogs let you get a good night’s sleep because they’re accustomed to human schedules and don’t generally need nighttime feedings, comforting, or bathroom breaks.


Choosing to adopt a senior dog is a life-saving choice, but don’t adopt one because you feel bad . . . . adopt one because they’re easy-going, instant companions.  When senior dogs are surrendered it may be due to a life-altering change and is a last resort, however, we are finding that lately, this is not always the case. An owner’s ill health, the birth of a child, allergies, senior pet illness, an unforeseen move or financial change; the reasons (or excuses) are many. Senior dogs that end up in shelters are good dogs with no place else to go. No senior pet deserves to spend the last years of their life in a noisy, scary shelter. By choosing to adopt a senior dog you’re giving him or her, a second chance at life.  ♥


The Gifted Pet is raising funds via Senior Pet Project to help keep senior pets in forever homes, as well as help seniors keep their pets. Won't you please support this very important cause?!

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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her online specialty pet boutiques (www.TheGiftedPet.com & www.PamperedPetEssentials.com), and premium pet food business (www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (www.facebook.com/TheGiftedPet)

Rub My Belly . . . No Wait . . . Don't! ~ The Best Way to Pet a Cat

If you haven't had much experience with cats, or if you want to teach your kids how they can be affectionate without worrying about getting scratched, we’ve got the inside scoop on how felines want to be petted.

So, what’s the correct way to pet a cat? You may think, no one needs to tell me how to do a simple thing. But the truth is that petting a cat isn’t something you can do by intuition alone. If you’ve never had a close relationship with a cat, maybe because you had a bad experience before, don’t worry. We can help you change all that with a short tutorial. Simply follow the guidelines below and you too can begin to know the joys of feline companionship.

If there’s one rule to keep in mind, it’s that petting a cat is very different from petting a dog. While dogs usually love a good belly rub, cats typically do not. Why is this true? It boils down to psychology. Generally speaking, dogs are usually pretty secure in their identity as a predator. You may even know of a few tiny dogs who believe themselves to be big bad wolves (looking at you Chihuahuas and Terriers). However, cats are more cautious, because in the wild, they identify as both predator and prey. That’s why cats remain on high alert much of the time. If a cat feels threatened ~ like when someone they don’t know unexpectedly touches their soft underbelly ~ he will act defensively to protect his vital organs. Better you than him, he would say.

So, the secret spots where cats enjoy being scratched are where a cat’s scent glands are located: in the cheeks, the top of the head and at the base of the tail. When a cat rubs against a piece of furniture or your leg, it’s referred to as bunting. Bunting is how a cat spreads his scent. It’s his way of saying, “Hey, I like you and want to include you among the things that make me happy.” Bunting releases pheromones, making objects – or people - in his environment smell familiar. It also has the added benefit of reducing stress!

Around the head is a sure-fire hit with most kitties. Rub your cat along the crown at the top of the head, gently under his chin, in front of the ears and cheeks behind the whiskers. Hit this last spot just right and your cat will actually rotate his whiskers forward, indicating interest and friendliness.

With cats, it really pays to be observant about how each individual responds to different kinds of touches. Most cats like it when you run your hand along the spine. Some even enjoy gentle pressure at the base of the tail. In fact, they’ll let you know by sticking their tails straight up. If you notice any growling or tail-swishing, these are clues that your cat is becoming overstimulated and may lash out. For cats with heightened sensitivities, it’s best to stick with gently scratching their head and neck.

If you’re interacting with a timid kitty, always let them come to you first. As you might imagine, chasing someone down is not a good way to start a new relationship with a cat (or anyone, for that matter). Instead, try a “peace offering.” When approaching timid cats, give them a couple of tasty morsels, like our Gourmet Cat Treats for Skin & Coat Health, to show that you’re friendly and mean no harm. This positive reinforcement for affectionate behavior could have your cat saying, “I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”

We hope you find these tips helpful for tuning you in to your inner cat nature, and that you too will now feel completely at ease with all kitties.

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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets (and ALL animals) as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her Holistic Healing, Animal Intuition, Aromatherapy, Animal Reiki (www.HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com), as well as her premium pet food business (http://www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps), or email her at HolisticPetsAndPeeps@gmail.com.

YL November PV Promo ~ Share Your Gratitude This Holiday Season!

Stress can be at an all-time high during the holidays, but it doesn't have to be that way! This season, we've got goodies to help you enjoy moments of reflecting, finding abundance, and expressing gratitude. Place your qualifying order and get a one-of-a-kind Young Living glass diffuser ornament, along with Sacred Frankincense and Myrhh to promote feelings of tranquility and spiritual enlightenment. You'll also get Christmas Spirit to diffuse in the kitchen while baking with your Nutmeg Vitality . . . a seasonal favorite! Reach any of the following PV minimums with your NOVEMBER order and get these HOLIDAY season favorites for FREE! Remember, you can qualify for the promos TWICE, Essential Rewards + Quick Order. Subscribe to YL Go or YL Go Plus and get FREE shipping on your order!! * * * * 400PV | Retail Value: $367.11 | 5-ml Higher Unity* (not available for purchase), 5-ml Sacred Frankincense, Glass Diffuser Ornament, 5-ml Myrrh, 15-ml Christmas Spirit ER Exclusives | 5-ml Northern Lights Black Spruce, 5-ml Nutmeg Vitality *HIGHER UNITY is an exclusive blend created by the D. Gary Young Research Institute. It contains Sandalwood, Sacred Frankincense, Lime, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Spearmint, Lemon, Jasmine, and Rose essential oils and is an ideal essential oil to diffuse during the holiday season to promote love, gratitude, and unity. * * * * 300 PV | Retail Value: $196.06 | 5-ml Sacred Frankincense, Glass Diffuser Ornament, 5-ml Myrrh, 15-ml Christmas Spirit ER Exclusives | 5-ml Northern Lights Black Spruce, 5-ml Nutmeg Vitality * * * * 250 PV | Retail Value: $113.82 | 5-ml Myrrh, 15-ml Christmas Spirit ER Exclusives | 5-ml Northern Lights Black Spruce, 5-ml Nutmeg Vitality * * * * 190 PV | Retail Value: $78.62 | 15-ml Christmas Spirit ER Exclusives | 5-ml Northern Lights Black Spruce, 5-ml Nutmeg Vitality * * * * 100 PV | Retail Value: $17.43 ER Exclusives | 5-ml Nutmeg Vitality * * * * Free Shipping for ER Members with YL GO & YL GO PLUS! YL Go is your Essential Rewards-exclusive subscription to get fast, easy, free shipping and priority order processing! YL GO • Annual subscription $59 • Includes 13 shipments (13 ER Orders) • Products arrive in 2-4 days (after processing) • Priority Order Processing YL GO PLUS • Annual subscription $129 • Includes 36 shipments (12 ER + 24 Quick Orders) • Products arrive in 2-4 days (after processing) • Priority Order Processing SIGN UP TODAY!!

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Essential Nutrition 101 ~ Sulfurzyme® Powder & Capsules for Health & Healing (Animals & People!)

Sulfurzyme® combines wolfberry with MSM, a naturally occurring organic form of dietary sulfur needed by our bodies every day to maintain the structure of proteins, protect cells and cell membranes, replenish the connections between cells, and preserve the molecular framework of connective tissue. MSM also supports the immune system, the liver, circulation, and proper intestinal function and works to scavenge free radicals. Wolfberries contain minerals and coenzymes that support the assimilation and metabolism of sulfur. FOS is added to this formula to support normal digestive system health.

Sulfurzyme® is a source of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) which is a natural anti-inflammatory and vital nutrient for body function. Joined with NingXia Wolfberry, this product far surpasses any other MSM product on the market and appears to have much greater bioavailability from the combination.  Both the capsule and the powder form can be used in all animals. Sulfurzyme® is incredibly helpful in cases of arthritis, all forms of skin conditions, autoimmune diseases, healing of wounds, reductions of scar tissue, and just general cell structure and function. There are not many conditions that are not benefited by Sulfurzyme®.  Both the opened capsule and powder form can be mixed into foods, and even cats easily ingest it in this way. It is very difficult to give too much of this product, and if you did, you would likely only see softened stools. One capsule of Sulfurzyme® contains approximately 1/4 teaspoon of the powder. 

Birds & Exotics:  Start with a small sprinkling into foods, and gradually increase as needed. Approximately 1/4 to 1/2 of a capsule is generally consumed per day. More can certainly be used in cases of need.

Cats:  Gradually increase to 1/4 to 1 capsule per day. More can be used when needed.

Dogs:  Small dogs up to 20 pounds (9 kg) will generally get between 1 capsule once or twice a day, to 1 1/2 teaspoons per day.  Medium dogs 20-50 pounds (9 - 23 kg) will generally get between 1 capsule twice a day, to 1 heaping teaspoon per day. Large dogs over 50 pounds (23 kg) will generally get between 2 capsules twice a day, to 1 tablespoon per day. Daily amounts are split into multiple doses to be given throughout the day, and larger amounts can be used, if necessary.

Large Animals:  Up to 1 heaping tablespoon can be given twice a day in cases of need (especially in autoimmune conditions).

Should you wish to get started with your own oils and products, we recommend that you enroll as a wholesale member in Young Living by purchasing the Premium Starter Kit, which gives you the Everyday Oils (including Joy & Valor), a bonus oil called Stress Away, a Home Diffuser, as well as samples to try or share. This is an excellent investment in your health, as well as the health of your animals. 

You also have the option of joining as a Retail Member, as opposed to a Wholesale Member, so it is completely up to you. There are also options for monthly Essential Rewards orders, which earn you points that you can spend on additional products, as well as promotional items every month that you can earn for free, just by shopping for what you already need. 

Please ask us for additional information, or you may learn more by logging on to:

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Thank you for joining us on this wonderfully holistic journey. We are truly grateful to have you here with us and look forward to helping you any way we can! ♥

Become a Wholesale Member (Sponsor / Enroller #1797711) 

with  ANY Premium Starter Kit and receive an Essential Oils 

Pocket Reference Guide (Sixth Edition) and an Essential Oils & Pets 

booklet as our way of saying thank you for choosing holistic 

essential oil products for your animals! 

www.HolisticOilsForPetsAndPeeps.com

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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets (and ALL animals) as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her Holistic Healing, Animal Intuition, Aromatherapy, Animal Reiki (www.HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com), as well as her premium pet food business (http://www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps), or email her at HolisticPetsAndPeeps@gmail.com.