Life Distilled

Life Distilled Simplifying an all-natural lifestyle.

As the weather warms up and outdoor activities get going, there is no better time to put together a cute and functional ...
04/21/2026

As the weather warms up and outdoor activities get going, there is no better time to put together a cute and functional first aid kit! We're so excited to partner with Prairie Rose Needleworks for another great workshop.

Join us for an embroidered travel first aid kit class in collaboration with Life Distilled 🌿

You’ll stitch a compact pouch and fill it with thoughtfully chosen essentials (including an essential oil roller of your choice), creating something you’ll actually reach for.

📆 Wednesday, May 6th
⏰ 6:30-8:30 pm
📍 Prairie Rose Needleworks

A practical project that blends creativity with everyday care—perfect for tossing in your bag and taking wherever you go.

04/17/2026

April is one of those months where everything starts to pick up—in the best way.

We're almost to May, and between workshops, the start of the Ames Downtown Farmers Market, graduation celebrations, and Mother’s Day around the corner, there’s a lot to look forward to in the shop!

Check out all the details in this week's email here: https://bit.ly/4cq1Plv

AND there is still time to join us Friday for our New Moon Intentions Workshop!

We're not only watching the sky's for astronauts today. There's an important New Moon coming up next week and we'd love ...
04/10/2026

We're not only watching the sky's for astronauts today. There's an important New Moon coming up next week and we'd love to help you prepare with an intention setting workshop. Join us .distilled and for a fun workshop were you'll stitch a cute bag to hold an essential oil roller that we will blend and crystals you'll choose all to support your hopes moving forward. Crafty. Reflective. Intentional.

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04/02/2026

There’s something about spring that makes us want to reset and refresh our spaces.

From opening the windows, letting in the fresh air, and clearing out what we no longer need, it’s a season that naturally brings a sense of a fresh start. If you’ve found yourself in that spring cleaning mindset, we have a great set of workshops this month to help you do just that!

Check out our all natural spring cleaning workshop to see how to "clean-up" your daily cleaning routines with no-tox cleaners and sustainable tools that simplify your cleaning routine. We're dropping our go to recipe for the perfect window cleaner below.

Clear your mind and set new intentions with our new moon intention setting workshop in collaboration with Praire Rose Needleworks or with a relaxing sound bath with Golden Aura Alchemy.

Along with our workshops, the shop is filled with items that are perfect for refreshing your space this season. From everyday essentials to things that simply bring us joy.

And don't forget to stop in for fun last minute additions to those Easter baskets - we have fun for all ages!

Allow us to help you and your home with a fresh start this spring!

Be sure to register ahead of time to secure your spot.

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Our popular Perfume Blending Workshop is back this Friday. Join us for a chill Friday evening smelling all the relaxing ...
03/31/2026

Our popular Perfume Blending Workshop is back this Friday. Join us for a chill Friday evening smelling all the relaxing oils and creating a signature scent your friends will be begging to know "who" you are wearing.

Friday, April 3 at 5:15 PM
Life Distilled
Register online at www.life-distilled.com

Spring officially arrives tomorrow, and you can already feel it in the air. The days are getting longer, the weather is ...
03/19/2026

Spring officially arrives tomorrow, and you can already feel it in the air.

The days are getting longer, the weather is slowly warming up, and it’s a great time to get out and try something new. Whether you are traveling somewhere sunny for spring break or just enjoying a little slower pace at home, spring always brings a little extra energy this time of year.

One fun way to spend some time this season is by joining one of the upcoming workshops at the store. These classes are a great chance to learn more about oils, see different products up close, and leave with ideas you can actually use at home.

Easter is also coming up soon (April 5), making it a great time to stop in and find a few special items that would be perfect for Easter baskets. From Homegrown to Life Distilled, we have a great collection of items that make thoughtful gifts for anyone.

Here’s to a season of fresh starts, new ideas, and maybe even a new favorite oil.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

🐰Easter Bunny Finds Everyone Will Love 🌷

Upcoming Workshops

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Lucky you! 🍀 Today, embracing green doesn’t have to stop at the color you’re wearing! (However, the shade is radiant on ...
03/17/2026

Lucky you! 🍀 Today, embracing green doesn’t have to stop at the color you’re wearing! (However, the shade is radiant on you.)

This St. Patrick’s Day we’re leaning into all the ways green can be in your everyday life. From luscious houseplants; clean ingredient household cleaners; and plant based, eco friendly bath and body products…. It’s all here.

Stop in and find your kind of green! 💚

☘️

03/08/2026

Always a treat to have a Sunday afternoon Sound Bath by Golden Aura Healing . If you are feeling scattered, foggy, or distant from yourself, a sound bath can help calm the parasympathetic system to allow you to feel calm, and grounded. Check out our website for our next sound bath.

We are honored to host .alchemy again this Sunday for a Sound Bath. Take time for yourself to reset to the healing sound...
03/05/2026

We are honored to host .alchemy again this Sunday for a Sound Bath. Take time for yourself to reset to the healing sounds of Amy's Sound Bath. Sign up on our website at www.life-distilled.com

There’s something about March that feels full of possibility.The light lingers a little longer. The air begins to shift....
03/05/2026

There’s something about March that feels full of possibility.

The light lingers a little longer. The air begins to shift. And suddenly, we’re ready for something new.

As we step toward spring, we’re welcoming the season with workshops designed to spark creativity and connection. Whether you’re joining us for one of our new hands-on classes or settling into the calm of a sound bath, each gathering is thoughtfully created to offer something meaningful.

This time of year also invites small, daily rituals that help us reset. Our collection of essential oils continues to be a favorite—simple, natural ways to lift the mood, clear the mind, and bring a little brightness into everyday routines. Keep reading to learn more about essential oil diffusers and a few of our favorite oils for spring.

And as the seasons change, so can how we feel. If you experience allergies, congestion, or other seasonal discomforts, we’d be happy to help you explore natural ways to find relief with our essential oil blends. And be prepared for Day Light Savings Time on March 8 with sleep inducing aromatherapy to help you adjust to the time change.

Whether you stop in for a workshop, pick up a new oil, or simply come say hello, we’re always glad to see you and be part of your journey toward a more natural lifestyle.

Upcoming Workshops

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Travel First Aid Kit: Embroidery + Essential Oil Roller WorkshopJoin us for a hands-on workshop that blends creativity w...
03/04/2026

Travel First Aid Kit: Embroidery + Essential Oil Roller Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop that blends creativity with everyday wellness.

In partnership with Prairie Rose Needleworks, you’ll embroider a small red fabric bag that will become your own traveling first aid kit — perfect for your purse, car, diaper bag, or backpack.

Once your pouch is stitched, you’ll blend your choice of essential oil roller designed to support common, everyday needs such as:

Headaches
Seasonal discomfort
Minor skin irritations
General immune or calming support

Your finished kit will also include a few practical first aid essentials (like bandages and small care items), creating a beautiful and functional set you can keep with you wherever you go. Plus, receive 10% off any other rollers or first aid items you purchase on the day of the workshop.

Date: March 7
Cost: $40 per person
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly

All supplies included
You’ll go home with:
Your own embroidered red first aid pouch (you'll learn 3 stitches)
A custom-blended essential oil roller
Small first-aid essentials to stock your kit

In LOVE with the textures of these ferns in our plant restock!
02/26/2026

In LOVE with the textures of these ferns in our plant restock!

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Hello! I’m Jenny

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my page. I am a wife and a mother to 3 little boys. That's our crew there in the photo. I love spending time outside, whether it's in my garden, canoeing a river, or traveling to national parks. I was born and raised in Iowa, moved to Ames, IA when I started school at Iowa State University in 2002 and never left. I love community and our sweet little home in downtown Ames. I spend most days juggling family life, a full-time job at ISU, and still pursuing other passions and service in my community. I started using essential oils about four years ago.

I had heard friends talk about using essential oils over and over. I wanted to try them but never had the chance to go to a class or talk more with someone about what you were really supposed to do with them. I understood that people loved them, Young Living essential oils that is, but figuring out how to use them was confusing to me. So, I dove right in and purchased Young Living's starter kit when a friend (again) was raving about them. She easily hooked me up with a kit (really the best way to start!), and over time, slowly and surely, I learned how to use essential oils. Since then, I've been helping my family feel better, sleep better, chill out (this momma has days!), and overall make life EASIER. Essential oils won't be able to solve all your problems but sometimes they sure do come close. This is why you'll often hear me say "I have an oil for that!".

Because essential oils can be challenging to figure out, I'm passionate about teaching others and creating specific blends to help people introduce essential oils into their daily routine. So, let's meet and let me share with you the ways I've been able to use essential oils with my whole family. I'm also happy to answer any questions. Ask me anything. I'm here as another mom, woman, and friend to help us all get through.