Loving Lemon!

September 25, 2023 by Monica Sawyer


I love lemon oil! Did you know it takes 45 lemons to make one 15ml bottle of pure therapeutic grade lemon oil? It’s very potent, cold pressed from the rind. The way I use this oil most is by dripping 10-12 drops in a giant glass water bottle which I us… Read More


Essential Oils Are Changing Our Approach to Health and Wellness

June 1, 2023 by Monica Sawyer


When you talk oil in South Texas, you can have very different conversations… my mom starts talking paints and canvas, my corporate clients immediately think crude oil and rigs offshore, but when you talk to a growing group of locals who are seeking a… Read More


The two most important days

March 20, 2023 by Monica Sawyer


Love this quote I saw at a Leadership Retreat. I am so inspired. Stay tuned for tons of updates next week 🙂 “The two most important days of your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why.” -Mark Twain


I will love, thank, seek, commit, communicate and show up

January 5, 2023 by Monica Sawyer


This year, instead of stating specific resolutions, I thought I needed more of a pledge I could focus on throughout the year to keep me on track. Luckily, my whole family went along with the idea. Maybe it will benefit you too. I have a tendency to foc… Read More


5 Essential Solutions for a Crazy Holiday

December 23, 2022 by Monica Sawyer


Everyone knows the struggle we face this time of year. Lack of sleep, lack of money, and lack of patience has us all in a tizzy. Never fear! You’ve got essential oils to get you through it. We’ve got a list of our 5 favorite ways to stay happy, healthy… Read More


To touch or not to touch your orifice. That is the question!

December 20, 2022 by Monica Sawyer


Funny headline, but I’ve noticed jokes about this spreading around the facebook groups, often accompanied by panic: “what? I’m not supposed to touch the orifice??? Have I been doing it wrong all along?” I’m talking about the little plastic part of your… Read More


Dear Doctors, We need your help!

December 12, 2022 by Monica Sawyer


Dear Doctors, We need you. I need you. Yes, I know you always knew that. I mean we couldn’t SURVIVE without doctors! No dispute. But here’s the thing… A new era of patient exists. The overachiever patients. You know the ones… We’ve tried it all, scou… Read More


Serious Science for Managing Your Emotions

September 19, 2016 by info@rippkedesign.com


Recently I spoke at Peerfest, a peer-supported conference for people with lived mental health experiences. I was so thrilled for the opportunity. This is a slide from one of my presentations on emotions and aromatherapy. You can see the different categ… Read More


Essential oils for yoga

November 24, 2015 by info@rippkedesign.com


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Like the Keep it Essential Facebook Page

June 14, 2015 by Monica Sawyer


I just set up a new facebook business page for Keep it Essential. Please visit and like the page! Click here to go to the page. Thanks!