Center for Aromatherapy

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Happy New Year from Fran Norton! I'm proud to be a member of the CARE faculty! I was the fourth person to become a CCI with CARE on Valentine's Day 2001! I am now a Lifetime Certified CARE Instructor. My background as an RN (since 1975) has led me into many great territories and positions, including CARE!

My involvement with the Bradley Method for Husband-Coached Childbirth helped me to birth my beautiful daughter at home 32 years ago! While involved with the Bradley Method, I met David and Lee Stewart and began a lovely, long-lasting friendship!

Besides teaching CARE classes, using Essential Oils, being an RN, a Case Manager and a wife to my wonderful husband of 42 years, Geoff, I enjoy spending time with my family and my friends as much as possible. I feel I have really led an interesting life! I LOVE the outdoors and enjoy rock collecting, shell collecting, walking my dog, riding my bike and walking on the beach! Geoff and I live in Port Charlotte, FL, a really beautiful area! A couple of fun facts about my rock and shell collecting is that I have rocks and shells from Saudi Arabia where we used to live! I really enjoy Japanese Gardening and I LOVE orchids!

Once, when I attended the Emotional Release training (required to become certified to teach the Emotional Release class) in Clarksville, MO, I brought a "Shari Baby" orchid. This particular orchid has an amazing cotton candy vanilla scent to it! I set it up in the corner with a silk cloth for all to see, and announced that they were all enjoying the beautiful scent of "Vanillin Aldehyde." I smile every time I think of that memory!

Another interesting fact is that I survived a 4.0 earthquake in Iran while 4-wheeling in a jeep up some mountains in the desert! I didn't feel a thing!

I am on a journey of always learning, loving, sharing, giving and allowing others to give back, share, teach and love me! I've learned the importance of all of these acts! I've learned that only our Prayers can really "protect" us, and God often has bigger plans for us that we don't always see or understand. I trust and have faith that there is wisdom in everything and it's not up to us to know right away what that wisdom might be!

I've been so blessed by so many people who have touched my life in some way and I feel I've made a difference in other's lives as well. One of my favorite quotes is: "They may forget what you said... They will never forget how you made them feel." I strive to live this every day. I'm not always successful, but I hope to improve each time I discover my failing. I'd like to share one of my favorite recipes, attached below. I hope you enjoy it! May God RICHLY Bless this New Year, this New Decade and Your life, Your Family and Your friends!

Fran Norton's Favorite Lentil Dip



Young Living Vitality Oils, Now NON-GMO Project Certified!

Many, if not all, of you are using essential oils currently or have used essential oils at some point. You all may be aware that CARE only endorses Young Living Essential Oils because CARE believes that Young Living is the only company that they are aware of that follows a complete Seed to Seal Process and ensures the highest standards for their quality; even higher standards than AFNOR or ISO! A few years ago, Young Living began developing a line of Essential oils called "Vitality" Oils. These oils, along with several other products, are approved for everyday/internal use by FDA. The most exciting news recently announced is that all of the Vitality oils are now officially recognized by FDA as "Non-GMO Project Verified!" This is truly exciting news because our society is becoming more conscientious of buying Non-GMO products to keep them at their optimal health. So what is Non-GMO Project Verification, you ask? Well, I'm so glad you asked!

Customers trust the distinguished Non-GMO Project Verified Label when searching for natural, high-quality products. This label indicates that the product underwent comprehensive, third-party verification, and that each ingredient was verified to have come from sources that were not genetically modified. When you see the NON-GMO Project Verified label on Young Living’s Vitality product line, you can feel confident that each bottle contains ingredients created the way Nature intended, allowing you to interact authentically with nature and reap its benefits. 

People are becoming more and more aware of the fact that we need to get back to nature! We need to stop clogging our bodies with man-made substances that are ineffective, harmful or even deadly. It is so exciting to be part of a company whose mission is to do business in a clean, environmentally-friendly way and whose goal is to honor Earth and promote whole-life wellness!

Essential Oil Fun Quiz- What is Your Spirit Animal?

How about having some New Year FUN! Click the link below to find out your "animal alter-ego" and what essential oil you need! Take the Essential Oils-Spirit Animal Quiz!

Animal Alter Ego and The Essential Oil it Needs