Essential Oils 101 Class

Local friends!
 I'm hosting an Essential Oils 101 class at my house,
and I'd love to have you join!
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This class is designed for anyone who is curious to learn a bit about essential oils,
or anyone who already owns oils,
but would like to learn a bit more about ways to use them.
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I'll be sharing a bit about some of the most commonly used oils 
+
ways our family has benefited from them.


Thursday, March 19 @ 6:30
Email me at coraannedesigns(at)gmail(dot)com
if you would like to come + for directions.

Can't make the class, but still want to know more?  Email me!

See my original post on Young Living Essential Oils here


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Our Family and Essential Oils

It was just about a year ago that I posted this picture and caption on Instagram:
 Yes, this might just be me jumping on a bandwagon, BUT, after two prescriptions called in for our family recently would have cost us $535 out of pocket (ouch!) it was time to start researching some other options.  (And obviously, I've already started smelling a few of them!)

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 A year later, and we're still using our oils...
still finding more and more uses for them...
and still *loving* them.
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We have a bit of a standing joke in our house now about
how many times I'll respond to someone in my family with :
"I'm sure there's an oil for that!"

Feeling some sniffles coming on??
there's an oil for that!

Kitchen has a funny smell to it from some leftovers in the trash??
there's an oil for that!

Growing legs are feeling growing pains??
there's an oil for that!

The dog has some seasonal discomfort flaring up??
there's an oil for that!

One of the kids took a sharpie to the furniture??
there's an oil for that!

You got stung by a bee??
there's an oil for that!

Feeling stressed about an upcoming event??
there's an oil for that!

Truthfully, at the time that I ordered our starter kit,
I was a total skeptic,
but I was desperate for a solution.
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When we first began using oils, we had NO idea
the range of uses we would find for them.
And we continue to find more and more daily uses for oils.
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And, I'm very happy to report that the problems we were trying
to resolve with those $535 worth of prescriptions??
The oils took care of them!

SO...
after a year of using and researching Young Living Essential Oils,
I feel ready and prepared to help others get started with oils as well.
Transitioning to essential oils in various aspects of your home is
SUCH a fantastic decision for your family's overall health.
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If you have questions about oils or would like to learn more,
please email me at :
jill.meulenberg@gmail.com

If you're local and would like to get together to talk
and check out some of the oils, let's do it!

If you + a group of your friends would all like
to learn a bit about oils?  Let's hold a class!
 The Premium Starter Kit (PSK) shown above is the absolute best value and best way to get started with essential oils.  The oils that are included are some of the most commonly used, and will give you a great jump start to your oil collection.

If you have already researched Young Living Essential Oils
and know that you would like to place an order,
here are some instructions to help you get started:

My recommendation would be to sign up as a distributor.

By doing so, you will :
- purchase oils at wholesale prices (24% off customer retail)
- have the option to sign up for Essential Rewards (earn free products)
- be added to a Facebook group which is a fantastic resource
and place for you to ask any questions you may have
- spend $50/year to maintain your wholesale member status 
- never be asked to sell oils!

How to purchase a starter kit:

1.  Visit the Member Sign-Up Page
2.  Check Wholesale Member (not Retail!)
3.  Enter #1752406 in both the Sponsor ID and Enroller ID fields
4.  Fill out your information to create your account
5.  Select the Premium Starter Kit (#4672)
6. Submit!

Look for an email from me soon after giving you some next steps
on getting started + getting you set up in our Essential Families Facebook group.
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By signing up under me, you will also receive an
Essential Oils Quick Reference Guide,
a roller bottle and a packet of oil recipes and information
to help you get started!

And of course, please email me with *ANY* questions,
I can't wait to help you get started!

Disclaimer : The writing in this post is my opinion based on my experiences and resources.
These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Thank you!

Sign up for my monthly essential oils newsletter here.

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Wonky Stars

If you were at the JOY Market this past November,
then these stars might be familiar to you.
 We called them wonky stars, either for lack of a better word,
or because "wonky" really does describe them best!
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The stars came in two sizes, and various shades of stain.
One guarantee was that no two stars would be alike.
 I've begun adding stars to my shop, beginning with the smaller size.
Once I figure out shipping details for the larger stars, I'll be adding those as well!
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And if you happen to follow @coraanneshop on Instagram,
you've seen that there's a coupon code for 10% off
which is good until January 31.


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Whatever Craft Weekend

A few months ago, I received an email with the subject "Whatever Craft Weekend" and I'm pretty sure I let out a little (big) scream of excitement.  There had been a cancellation for the January weekend, and my name was selected to fill the opening.  YES!  PLEASE!
well hello to you too!
It was almost evening when our big van pulled up to the Craft House,
and it was looking just as dreamy as I imagined it would!
First things first, we ate dinner, yummy (spicy) chicken enchiladas.
And margaritas...because when in Kansas, right?!?
Next up we learned all about the incredible swag we'd be taking home.  A few of my favorites include the druzy earrings by Stella Bella Boutique, the rainbow bracelet by Ike & Co, and the Bushel and a Peck Card by Lori Danelle.
most.colorful.house.ever
I was *so* hoping Pam's Cheesecake would make an appearance, and it did!
The cheesecake was served to us while we were busy
sewing up our aprons late in the evening.
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That's my finished apron on the right, and my apron's twin on the left
belonging to a sweet girl from Chicago, named Kelly.
 I stayed up past 1 am (make that 2 am Michigan time!)
This girl is not used to that kind of late-night business!
 and of course, breakfast didn't disappoint.
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After breakfast, we packed up and headed to Bearly Makin It Antiques & the Barn.
It was sunny and nearly 60 degrees out, which felt like a huge treat to this Michigan girl.
but oh, that Kansas wind!
we're big American Pickers fans around here,
so finding out that they had visited the barn made this trip even more cool.
 If not for the whole needing to pack everything in a suitcase to go home thing,
I would have bought a *whole lot* more treasures
 After our little antiquing outing, it was back to the Craft House where Meg showed us the rest of the projects that we'd be working on.  Hours and hours of crafting & chatting, SO fun!
We worked on yarn pom poms, felt triangle pillow covers,
fabric wrapped wire words and stamped leather cuffs
 
a little more Craft House goodness
 
chicken pot pie baked in individual jars + asparagus salad for dinner
and the most *incredible* chocolate cake was delivered to us while we worked away.
I mean, seriously.  How spoiled were we??
We stayed up until all hours again finishing up our crafts.
It was hard to call it a night knowing that the next morning our crafting time was done!
oh hey, Michigan friends representing at the Craft House!
 (I'm kind of shocked the three of us are the only Michigan girls who have gone)
We had ladies from Illinois, New Jersey, Tennessee, Maine, Montana, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Canada & Michigan.  It's just amazing that this entire group of complete strangers, from completely different backgrounds, places and stages of life can come together and enjoy each other's company SO much.
 Tiffany & Christine from New Jersey were so adorable and kind.
I loved watching their friendship, and learning about their home church and life in Jersey.
 Just how cute are my Tennessee roommates, Brenda & Mary!?
Good Morning!
 Meg & Kimberlee both have such gifts.  How special that they take an entire weekend out of their lives each month to love on total strangers.  The entire weekend was so well planned out, and I'm guessing *just* what many of us busy ladies needed.
because when Jami Nato is taking your picture, this is what happens.
Traveling across the country by myself to meet and spend an entire weekend with a group of total strangers took me out of my comfort zone a bit, but I'm SO glad I did it.  The women in the group were just as fun and sweet as can be.
So long, Craft House,
hopefully I'll be seeing you again!

read Meg's Craft Weekend post here
find more information on Craft Weekend here
get yourself on the Craft Weekend wait list here


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Cora Anne Shop

Just a reminder that my shop is now OPEN!
Lots of winter pillows have been added, and of course,
there's still a few days left for Christmas delivery!
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the JOY market recap

Hello there!
I'm resurfacing a bit after taking in a few quiet weeks after the JOY market.
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I am so, so, so happy with how the market went.
And even more so, I'm so, so so happy that I finally committed to DOING it!
It had been an idea floating around in my mind for years, and the easy way would have been to just leave it there.  But I finally took a chance and now I can say I have NO regrets!
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Here's just a few photos from the market...
BIG thanks to my artists, my family who helped in a whole host of ways, my friends who helped spread the word, and everyone who came and shopped!  Hopefully it was a really enjoyable way to help you kick off the holiday season.


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the JOY Market

Friends, I am SO excited to share with you an event that has been in the works for years,
and it's finally happening for real, in just TWO weeks!
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It's called the JOY market.
 I've hand selected a group of artists who I feel are the best of the best in our area and am bringing them together for a two night shopping event.
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November 13 & 14, 5-9 PM
118 Howard, Grand Haven, Michigan.
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Be sure to pop on over to the JOY market Facebook page where we're sharing details on the event and artists.  Hint : there will be a giveaway there next week and it's BIG!
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Can't wait to see you there!