By Dominique
There’s something magical about the sound of cleats on gravel and turf, the smell of fresh grass, and the buzz of parents cheering from bleachers. But let’s be real—behind every baseball game is a mom juggling snacks, sunscreen, water bottles, emotions, and an endless supply of laundry.
That’s me. I’m a Little League mom, wellness advocate, and essential oil enthusiast who found a way to blend the chaos of game day with the calm of natural living. And honestly? It changed everything.
Let’s take it back, I started using oils on my boys when they were 1 and 3. We used them for everything, from sniffles, sleep, and everything in between.
Flash forward to the boys getting into baseball. My husband became their coach for both of their teams from 3 year old program to now being in the minors and majors! That’s where the oils come in! It started with mineral sunscreen, because those fields get hot! Then it was thieves hand sanitizer after being on the field. Using the oils in the diffuser for bedtime, after those games! We all know those games can get intense! We would have our ningxia everyday. Instead of Gatorade for our boys we would give them vitality drops ( young livings electrolytes) or vitality oils in their water bottles, to keep them hydrated.
This blog was born from being at those games and wanting to share what we use for our kids and ourselves! To share what helps us in our lives and hope to help other families who are supporting our kids on and off the field!
🌿 Welcome to Hats, Bats & Botanicals!
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. This is a space for baseball moms who are juggling busy schedules, long weekends at the ballfield, and a desire to keep their families healthy—naturally.
At Hats, Bats & Botanicals, I share the real-life routines, tips, and stories behind raising kids in Little League while using essential oils, supplements, and wellness tools that actually work. Whether you’re here for immune-boosting roller blends, post-game muscle support, or a little encouragement in the chaos—this blog was made for you.
Because mama, you deserve to feel good too.
Let’s hit home runs in health, motherhood, or or business—together.
Did you know that Young Living has a line of products created specifically for your animal friends?! That means you have effective, safe options, and no more conventional options for those special furry members of your family who need specific care!
There are other options beyond just the animal scents line that we touch on in another post. If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out and ask!
Animal Scents AT A GLANCE
A line specifically created for the furry friends in your life
Animal Scents Ointment is a favorite for human skin needs as well!
Products are free of GMOs, wheat, soy, corn, and gluten-containing ingredients
Great for all breeds and coats, including long and short hair
Formulated without phosphates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, flavors/fragrances, preservatives, or toxic ingredients
Includes Shampoo, Ointment, and Infect Away, Mendwell, ParaGize, Puriclean, and T-Away essential oil blends
ANIMAL SCENTS SHAMPOO
Animal Scents Shampoo is formulated with seven premium essential oils and other natural ingredients to gently and effectively clean, condition, and protect your pet's coat. Formulated for all types of breeds and coats, Young Living's Animal Scents Shampoo promotes a healthy-looking coat and healthy skin for your furry friends. Plus, the plant-based formula is infused with essential oils to create a soothing aroma that helps calm your pet during bathtime.
Ingredient List: Water, Decyl glucoside, Coco-betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Inulin, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Lavandula hybrida (Lavandin) oil, Citrus limon (Lemon) peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) flower oil, Cymbopogon nardus (Citronella) oil, Cymbopogon winterianus (Citronella) oil, Sodium phytate, Picea mariana (Northern Lights Black spruce) oil, Vetiveria zizanoides (Vetiver) oil
ANIMAL SCENTS OINTMENT
Animal Scents Ointment is a protective, soothing salve designed specifically for pets. Infused with cleansing Tea Tree and soothing Myrrh essential oils, this naturally derived, plant-based formula is gentle and safe for everyday use and can be applied anywhere on your pet's body to moisturize and soothe skin and promote healing. The gentle, non-greasy, formula absorbs smoothly and replenishes the skin's natural barrier.
If you need a little more oomph for your pet's situation, you can also layer oils beneath the Animal Scents Ointment. If using oils, simply apply oils prior to application of Animal Scents Ointment.
This product is also a crowd favorite for human use because it contains so many wonderful oils that promote natural skin health and healing!
Ingredient list: Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Mangifera indica (Mango) seed butter, Ricinus communis (Castor) seed oil, Persea gratissima (Avocado) oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Calophyllum inophyllum (Tamanu) seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) oil, Cymbopogon martini (Palmarosa) oil, Daucus carota sativa (Carrot) seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) flower oil, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) oil, Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) seed oil, Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed extract, Abies balsamea (Balsam Canada) needle oil, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) oil, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree) leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) peel oil (Furocoumarin free), Ascorbyl palmitate, Rosa canina (Rose hip) seed oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang ylang) flower oil
ANIMAL SCENTS PURICLEAN ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
Animal Scents PuriClean is the first step in Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted, essential oil blend refreshes and prepares your pet's skin for mending by cleansing and moisturizing. PuriClean combines the skin-improvement properties of Patchouli, Mountain Savory, and other essential oils so that you can help your pet feel its best.
Ingredient list: Caprylic/capric glycerides, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) oil, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil, Satureja montana (Mountain savory) oil, Bursera graveolens (Palo santo) wood oil, Cistus ladanifer (Cistus) oil, Cymbopogon nardus (Citronella) oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) oil, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree) leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida (Lavandin) oil, Myrtus communis (Myrtle) oil
ANIMAL SCENTS INFECT-AWAY ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
Animal Scents Infect Away is step two of Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted, premium essential oil blend helps guard against harmful contaminants while supporting your pet's irritated coat or skin.
Carefully apply according to the size and species of animal. Additional dilution is recommended for smaller species. You can also put 8−10 drops in a 1-ounce spray bottle with distilled water for a quick skin-cleansing spritz. Best when used as part of a three-part system: PuriClean, followed by Infect Away, then Mendwell oil blends.
Ingredient list: Caprylic/capric glycerides, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) oil, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) oil, Hyptis suaveolens (Dorado azul) seed oil, Bursera graveolens (Palo santo) wood oil, Plectranthus amboinicus (Ecuadorian Oregano) oil, Ocotea quixos (Ocotea) leaf oil
ANIMAL SCENTS MENDWELL ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
Animal Scents Mendwell is step three of Young Living's three-part system to support pet recovery from minor scrapes and scratches. This prediluted, essential oil blend supports your pet's natural healing process by soothing and moisturizing dry, sensitive, and distressed skin. The aroma creates an uplifting environment and promotes feelings of health and wellness for your pet.
Mendwell soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive, and distressed skin with Myrrh, Hyssop, Frankincense, and other essential oils and is free from synthetic perfumes, dyes, artificial colors, or fragrances – all the good stuff and none of the bad!
Ingredient list: Caprylic/capric glycerides, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil, Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) leaf oil, Commiphora myrrah (Myrrh) oil, Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil
ANIMAL SCENTS PARAGIZE ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
Animal Scents ParaGize was developed to support pets with the settling, grounding properties of Ginger, Anise, and Peppermint essential oils. These oils are our go-tos for any digestive needs in humans, and the same can be said for our pets! This relaxing, quieting blend can be applied to your pet's abdomen or diffused to support your pet with its comforting aroma.
Ingredient list: Caprylic/capric glycerides, Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root oil, Pimpinella anisum (Anise) seed oil, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) oil, Cuminum cyminum (Cumin) seed oil, Mentha spicata (Spearmint) leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf oil, Juniperus osteosperma (Juniper) oil, Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) oil, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) oil
ANIMAL SCENTS T-AWAY ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
So many of our pets experience emotional trauma that can often leave them with debilitating needs. Animal Scents T-Away is our go-to for everything from storm anxiety to more complex emotional issues with our pets.
T-Away contains a combination of Young Living's Trauma Life, Harmony, and Peace & Calming essential oil blends. These blends work together to promote feelings of balance and grounding in your pet, while their aromas mix to help elevate disposition. This blend can be used topically or aromatically to bring about a calm and peaceful environment for your pets' overall well-being.
Apply according to animal size, but in general apply 1 drop behind each ear to calm your pet.
Ingredient list: Caprylic/capric glycerides, Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil, Santalum paniculatum (Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood) wood oil, Chamomilla recutita (German chamomile) flower oil, Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil, Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) root oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang ylang) flower oil, Picea mariana (Black spruce) leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) flower oil, Artemisia pallens (Davana) flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) peel oil, Angelica archangelica root oil, Ruta graveolens (Rue) oil, Helichrysum italicum (Helichrysum) flower oil, Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) leaf oil, Salvia lavandulaefolia (Spanish sage) leaf oil, Citrus hystrix (Lime) leaf extract, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) oil, Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) seed oil, Tanacetum annuum (Blue tansy) oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) peel oil (Furocoumarin free), Rosa damascena (Rose) flower oil, Citrus limon (Lemon) peel oil, Jasminum officinale‡ (Jasmine) oil, Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) flower oil, Cymbopogon martini (Palmarosa) oil
Check out this short Animal Scents video! Just click the purple animal scents and it will take you right there!
Guess what? By just being here, you’ve already taken your first step towards a healthier, happier you—and that’s something to celebrate! 🎈
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