Young Living on a Budget

The number one complaint I hear about Young Living is that their prices are too high. Believe me when I say, I get it. When I was first introduced to Young Living, my husband was supporting our family of 3 (which soon became 4) on a minimum wage job. To say that we had to stretch our dollar is an understatement. In fact, it took me a year to buy my first Premium Starter Kit, because I had to wait for our tax money in order to make the purchase. So, trust me, I know what it feels like to look at the prices of oils and feel your stomach drop. I also know what it's like to live in a home that relies on the over use of antibiotics, over the counter medications, toxic filled cleaning products and synthetic fragrances that are harmful to the body. The more facts I learned, the more I realized that this lifestyle change was absolutely necessary, and more importantly, worth it. I quickly learned that people spend money where their passions and priorities are. Some people gawk at the prices of our oils, but will spend a few dollars a day on gourmet coffee without blinking an eye. I'm not at all bashing those people, I'm simply just making a point. When you have a desire, your priorities follow.

I don't want this post to be too salesy, but I do want to add that when you purchase Young Living Essential Oils, you are purchasing quality. You could absolutely find a cheaper brand of essential oils. I won't lie to you, they are out there at every health food store. BUT...you get what you pay for. If you want to spend your money on oils that are safe and effective, there's no compromising. You can learn all about Young Living's incredible quality at their website www.seedtoseal.com


Now on to the fun part of this blog...the part where I tell you how to purchase Young Living and save money doing so.

1. Become a Wholesale Member
When you purchase from Young Living, you have the option to be a Retail Customer or a Wholesale Member. You can start a Wholesale account for as little as $45, but the recommended kit to purchase is the Premium Starter Kit. (Yes, I'm aware that it's a bit ironic that I'm telling you to purchase a kit for $160 to save money, but it is an incredible value) When you become a wholesale member, you get 24% off the retail price, which adds up fairly quickly when you start making purchases. The Premium Starter Kit gives you 11 of our most used oils, a diffuser and the membership discount. It's the best money-saving deal we offer for people wanting to incorporate oils into their daily life.

2. Get on Essential Rewards
Essential Rewards (ER) is a monthly autoship program. Now, I know what you're thinking...I'm trying to stretch your dollar and I'm talking about spending money each month. How does that make sense? Well, when you're on ER you actually have the opportunity to get FREE oils. Each month when your ER order processes, you receive 10-20% back in reward points. (10% for the first 6 months on ER, 15% for months 7-12 and 20% after a year on ER) So you can use your ER points to purchase free products. I have purchased some incredible products with my ER points!! Essential Rewards required a minimum of 50PV (this usually equals about $50) per month, with an option to skip one month a year. The best way to participate in ER while on a budget, is to combine orders with a friend. Get some close friends or family members who are wanting to order oils, and add their order to yours. That allows you to meet your 50PV minimum, get your reward points for free products and share Young Living at the same time. (And you also get reduced shipping on ER orders, so that's another money saver!)

3. Score the Monthly Promos
Every single month Young Living gives away FREE products, and they aren't booby prizes. Young Living has given away free diffusers and even the entire Every Day Oils Kit in the past. You can score free products when you reach different PV levels. 190PV, 250PV and 300PV. So you don't have 300 dollars lying around? Grab some friends and family, have them add some products they want to your order and you get the free monthly promos (on top of reward points if you're on ER) when you hit a certain amount.

4. Stretch Your Oils
Restocking the oil cabinet and purchasing new oils can be tricky on the budget. Making your every day oils last is a big help in saving money. Carrier oils, roller ball tops, spray bottles and DIY recipes are your friend. :) Pinterest has TONS of DIY recipes for creating every day household products with essentail oils. This will save you a lot of money when you're purchasing your oils! You can find empty glass spray bottles and roller bottles at health food stores and online. Trust me when I say, if you can learn to make your own products, your pocket book will thank you! ;)

5. Transfer Buying
Here in the Young Living world, we have a phrase called "Transfer Buying". This basically just means to transfer the products that you would normally buy in the store (toothpaste, dishsoap, ect.) and purchase it through Young Living instead. If you're on ER, you'll get a percentage back to spend on free products. Our Thieves Household Cleaner is a huge money saver! It's concentrated, so you only use a cap full per spray bottle (my 14oz bottle of Thieves Cleaner lasted over 2 years) There are ways to stretch your household items as well. (Empty foam pump bottles are great for soaps, body washes and face wash)

6. Buy 5ml Bottles
Young Living has a new line of oils called their Vitality oils. They are sold in 5ml bottles, which is around half the price as the larger 15ml bottle. While not ALL Young Living oils are in the Vitality line, there are some incredible options such as Frankincense and Endoflex, and classic favorites like Peppermint and Lemon! (You can score a 5ml bottle of Lime for around 5 bucks if you're a wholesale member!) We are talking fantastic prices!


7. Spread the Word!
Young Living gives you a thank you paycheck when you introduce your friends to their products. When a friend or family member wants to sign up, have them enter your member number as their enroller and sponsor, and Young Living will compensate you for that. (Awesome, right?!) There are some people who do not actively sell Young Living, but have enough friends that they have personally enrolled, that their monthly oils are covered.

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I hope you found these tips helpful. If you have a thrifty idea for saving money on Young Living Essential Oils, comment below!