a little bit
about me
Welcome! I’m Stacy McDonald, founder of the Common Scents Mom!
Like many moms, I started out simply wanting healthier options for my family. But what I found in Young Living was so much more—natural solutions that helped me break free from dependency on mainstream health trends and find real answers that worked.
Young Living gave me practical tools and a community of passionate, empowered people making positive changes every day. If you’re ready to explore a better way, I’d love to link arms with you and help you find YOUR answers!
In the Common Scents Community, we share practical tips and time-tested ways to use plants in everyday life. From cleaning and cooking to wellness, emotions, sleep, romance, and more—God’s gift of essential oils covers it all. 🌿 (Watch A Journey Through the Oils of Ancient Scripture.
My personal favorite for getting started? The Premium Starter Bundle—aka the Dr. Mom Bundle! It’s incredibly versatile for everything from sniffles and sleep to scraped knees and emotional support.
And yes, there are so many fun ways to use oils, too! I love showing moms how to make bath shots, boo-boo sprays, wellness rollers, therapy dough, throat sprays, perfumes, and more. The best part? These fun DIYs also support your body and help you detox your home and lifestyle—naturally.
God gave us plants “for the service of man,” and that’s why Young Living infuses pure essential oils into everything—from supplements and energy drinks to skin care and cleaning products. The oils are the powerhouse behind every formula!
In January 2011, while my husband still joked about my “snake oils,” I launched The Common Scents Mom. You can read here about My Journey Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue. In the early days, I simply viewed teaching about essential oils as an extension of my ministry to other women. I wanted them to be equipped to take control of their own health, and to be able to minister to their families naturally like I was doing. I had no interest in a business. When I say “I would do this whether or not I got paid,” I lived it!
But, soon, the oils began to kind of “sell themselves.” Or at least that’s how it felt. I just kept talking about them and teaching how to use them and BOOM! Other women started wanting in on it. I mean…how could they not want this? And when you’re passionate about something, it’s just natural to talk about it…a lot!
Word kept spreading and my team kept growing! Soon, I started getting what I used to refer to as “accidental paychecks.” Not because there was no effort involved, but because I wasn’t looking for a paycheck! My motive was teaching and sharing about whatever I was excited about, whether or not I got paid.
Of course, the extra cash helped, but I still didn’t see the potential ahead. So I just kept doing what I loved: Connecting with other women and teaching them about the oils I was obsessed with. I taught online, in videos, at events, at vendor fairs, in living rooms, at kitchen tables, on my website, and even on social media. Women’s lives were being changed as they embraced a new lifestyle, got healthier, and became empowered to take care of their own health (and finances!). “Detox Your Life” became a reality.
I saw women who had been living toxic, chemical-laden, stress-filled lives finally realize they didn’t have to live that way! They had choices! And guess what? They started to heal, gain confidence, and feel so much better! And my business exploded!
I had been into herbs, homeopathy, homebirthing, healthy eating, etc. for years. So, at first, my husband saw my oils as another one of my “health kicks,” but eventually, he stopped joking about my “snake oils” and started asking me, “Do you have an oil for this?” He started to witness what the oils could do, saw the change in me (and how they helped the kids), and I think he was more than a little impressed with my paycheck. He was a great support during those years of building. And, as a homeschool mom of ten, it would have been a struggle to do it all without his support.
The Common Scents organization is helping thousands of families experience renewed health and emotional freedom! Stress, toxic chemicals, unnecessary drugs, poor eating habits, and financial hardship all contribute to poor health. The Young Living lifestyle was a game changer on so many levels!
In October 2014, The Common Scents Team achieved the rank of Diamond in Young Living! Crown Diamond in March 2017! And Royal Crown Diamond in November 2018! Life looks different than it did back then, but I am still just as passionate about helping to equip women with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their own health and establish a mindset for success! Find out how this can be you! I can’t wait to share with you more of what I’ve learned! Please feel free to reach out!
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I would love to schedule some time to chat and make sure you’re plugged in to our community in the very best way, so let me know what times work best for you!
Abundantly Yours,
Brand Partner – Young Living Royal Crown Diamond #1137177
