Classic Winter Diffuser Blends

Classic Winter Diffuser Blends

WINTER IS ALMOST HERE!

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, that means only ONE THING…
EVERYTHING CHRISTMAS!

With Holiday Cheer, family gatherings, mounds of gifts and sleigh bells ringing, make sure that you have ALL the beautiful wintery Oils handy!

WHY DO YOU NEED OILS DURING THE HOLIDAYS?

From Cassia to Clove, Citrus Bliss and Frankincense your house will smell utterly delicious!  The BEST part is by diffusing these happy oils, you will be purifying and cleansing the air, boosting your mood and emotions while supporting your immune system! WIN WIN WIN!

Here here for Oily-Holiday CHEER!

Breathe in deep, get creative with these blends and have a VERY MERRY OILY CHRISTMAS!!!

 

8 BEST essential oils to help you GET to sleep and STAY asleep all night long!

8 BEST essential oils to help you GET to sleep and STAY asleep all night long!

Sleep.
We know we need it.  We TRY to get it, but often times it’s the FALLING asleep that is so hard!

Welcome to the wonderful world of essential oils and SLEEP!
Here are my 8 BEST essential oils to help you GET to sleep as well as STAY asleep!  (All the tired mamas say AMEN!!!!)


Why is this important before bed?
Because of how QUICKLY THEY WORK!

When you breathe essential oils in AROMATICALLY, those molecules reach your brain within 22 seconds.  This helps you in a number of ways to relax, unwind, let go of stress and feel peaceful before you lay your head on that soft, squishy pillow.  I love the aromatic benefits due to the fact that they directly affect the Limbic System of your brain.  In a nutshell, that means these simple little oils help to balance and control your mood and emotions!  

Sit back, sniff and say ahhhhhhh!  Great for adults as well as your little’s!

Lullaby blend for those DIFFICULT nights!

 Another great way to use essential oils for sleep is a TOPICAL APPLICATION!  Why!?  Because when you use essential oils topically and they sink into  your skin, they start to service EVERY cell within your body within 2 minutes!  That means after about 20 minutes, these little beauties are circulating into your bloodstream, helping to naturally balance out your bodily systems!  Talk about an amazing way to drift off into peaceful sleep!

*When using oils on children, ALWAYS use a carrier oil!  (This is called dilution.)  These oils are so potent and power-packed, we want to make sure their little bodies can absorb them rightly!  Plus it extends the life of your oils, thus saving you money.  WIN WIN MAMA!  Win win!*

The trick is finding what oils YOUR body chemistry specifically desires!  SO GET CREATIVE!  Try these combos listed and don’t be afraid to see what YOU best respond to!

So if you have been struggling with sleeping through the night and are sick and tired of trying all those crazy pills, grab that lovely bottle of Lavender or splash some Frankincense on your neck and give it a whirl!  2.5 years strong and I looooooove me some deep sleep!

Make sure to comment below with YOUR favorite ways to use essential oils to drift off into sleep!

New to the world of oils and FINALLY ready to get these little babies in your home!!? (Because lets be real, EVERYONE needs oils!!)
Learn more, at your own pace HERE!

xox,

Rachael Dee

 **Note ** Bergamot is extremely photosensitive, which means it can make your skin very sensitive to the sun. Therefore, avoid applying bergamot before going outside, or only apply to covered skin.

ESSENTIAL OIL DIY: Soothing Bath Salts

ESSENTIAL OIL DIY: Soothing Bath Salts

We all know the amazing, soothing, relaxing benefits of a HOT BATH at the end of the day…

But add some Epsom salts for muscle relaxation and a few drops of essential oils to soothe those achy muscles and you will be swooning for sure!  Here’s my EASY-PEASY recipe that I make weekly!!!  I am sure you will never take a bath the same way again!

Soothe Your Stress Away-
Rosemary Lavender
 Moisturizing Bath Salt

What you need:

3 cups Epsom salts (to soothe muscles)

2 cups sea salt

1 cup baking soda (to soften skin)

5–10 drops Rosemary & Lavender essential oil

Purple soap coloring (optional)

Mixing bowl and spoon

Directions:

-Mix together Epsom salt and sea salt, breaking apart any clumps with spoon.  I prefer using a whisk to mix thoroughly.
-Gradually add essential oils, mixing thoroughly. Depending on the intensity you prefer, feel free to add an additional 5-10 drops.
-Add coloring until you’ve reached your desired color level, making sure to mix well
-Stir in baking soda; continue mixing.
-Add mixture to mason jars and keep stored in your bathroom for easy access.
-Add about a cup to running water for a nice, relaxing soak.

Some of my favorite combinations are Lavender and Wild Orange, Frankincense and Cedarwood, Protective Blend for immune support and Respiratory blend for those seasonal threats!

Your options are endless!  Have fun and GET RELAXED!!!

xox,

ESSENTIAL OIL DIY: Margarita Lip Balm

ESSENTIAL OIL DIY: Margarita Lip Balm

I am THAT girl.
I seriously CANNOT live without lip balm.

Come on over to my house and you will find tubes in EVERY room of the house!!

So I thought to myself… HECK… I can make this stuff, right!!?
RIGHT!!!!!
Mmmmmm… Lets make one that tastes like a MARGARITA!!!!!!!!!!

BRILLIANT.

With the plethora of essential oil combinations, you can go cray cray over this!  I have also seen some people add mica powder to make it tinted, so if that’s your thing, GO FOR IT!
Its fun and EASY and great for gifts 🙂

I ordered some of the ingredients off Amazon and have TONS of the coconut oil and butters left over for other projects.  Need your own pure, therapeutic grade essential oils?? Drop me a line HERE!
PLUS you can get super creative with what you store it in.  I have these cute little white tubes PLUS some metal tins and tiny plastic jars.  TOTES ADORBS!!!
Why is everything cuter when its small?? Swooooooon!

OK, here you go!  Have fun and make sure to post your comments and pictures below of how YOU made your super awesome lip balm!!!

INGREDIENTS:

1 ounce Beeswax Pellets (around 3 tbsp)

1 ounce Coconut oil (around 2 tbsp)

1/2 ounce Shea butter (around 1 tbsp)

1/2 ounce Cocoa butter (around 1 tbsp)

20 drops Wild Orange essential oil

20 drops Lime essential oil

Large skillet/saucepan with water

Glass jar Scale & Lip balm containers

DIRECTIONS:

-Measure beeswax, butters & coconut oil in glass mason jar.  For this recipe I had a block of beeswax on hand and would HIGHLY suggest getting the PELLETS.  Trust me, trying to shave that off the block or grate it is a beast.  Save yourself the time and trouble… Unless you want a killer arm workout! HA!
-Fill a large skillet/saucepan with 2 inches of boiling water & add the glass jar to the center of the saucepan.  I found it easiest to use a mason jar that is designated for your DIY projects.  When the melted product dries, it’s nearly impossible to get it off, so use something that you aren’t worried about ruining.
-Melt & combine ingredients. At this point DO NOT put essential oils in.  Just the butters etc.  Reason being is that the heat will destroy the therapeutic benefits of the oils and we don’t want that now do we!? NOPE!
-Stir all ingredients until melted & combined.  It takes about 10-15 minutes depending on your type of beeswax.
-Once melted, remove from heat and let sit for 3 minutes then adding the essential oils. Keep an eye on the time so that your mixture doesn’t harden.  If it does, just place it back on the burner and let it liquefy again.
-Pour mixture into your lip balm containers. If you are using the tubes, you can cut holes in a box and have them set upright.  We found this easiest to pour and have them not knock over.  It’s okay if you spill, wax easily comes off plastic & counter-tops.
-Let cool for about an hour or so and you are all done! Add cute little labels if you want or decorate with a sharpie.  The possibilities are endless.

I hope you enjoyed this DIY as much as I did!  This recipe made about 12 tubes of lip balm and its by far my favorite to use!  The consistency is SO emollient and luxurious.  We played around with the oil amounts a bit and found that if it’s not quite the strength you want, you can add a drop or two more while they are in the tubes cooling.  You can also add more beeswax if you want it a bit firmer.  Choice is yours so get creative!

Have fun and as always, HAPPY OILING!

xox,

ESSENTIAL OIL DIY: Lavender Rosemary Lotion Bars!

ESSENTIAL OIL DIY: Lavender Rosemary Lotion Bars!

Is your skin SUPER dry as we transition out of winter and into SPRING!?

Boy oh boy is MINE!  I feel like I am shedding a winter coat over here!!!

LOTION BARS TO THE RESCUE!!!

 

 

These were SO fun to make, super luxurious PLUS many of these ingredients are GREAT for other recipes like my Margarita Lip Balm and Whipped Body Butter!!!

RECIPE:
1 cup Organic Coconut Oil
1 cup Shea, Cocoa or Mango butter (or a mix of all three)
1 cup beeswax (pellets work the BEST! Trust me on this one)
Optional: 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
I got most of these off Amazon for a great price!!  Read the reviews and try to get Organic if you can!

DIRECTIONS:
Combine ingredients (other than oils) in a med-large size mason jar. Place jar in 1 inch of boiling water.  Any glass jar will do, just make sure its something you set aside for these projects.  Once the residue dries on the glass, it’s a beast to get off!
Stir ingredients consistently until smooth.  We found that the pellets melt faster than the beeswax blocks.  We even tried grating it but that stuff is TOUGH!  Not impossible but the pellets will save you tons of time!
Remove from heat then add essential oils.  Note to self: If this mixture is too hot it will actually destroy the potency and therapeutic benefits of the oils.  Try and wait a few minutes for it to cool before adding them.  But be careful not to let the mixture start to harden!  If that happens, place it back on the burner (with the water) and let it heat up again.
Carefully pour into molds and allow to cool completely for an hour or so before removing.  I prefer to use these silicone molds as it is easier to pop them out!  SO many fun, cute shapes you can find at any local craft store!  You can also use cupcake liners or individual metal tins that turn out ADORABLE!  The sky’s the limit!

I hope you have as much fun as I did whipping up these ADORABLE bars!
They make perfect gifts for bridal showers, birthdays, Christmas gifts or JUST BECAUSE!

Have fun combining different oils for different application methods!  The possibilities are endless and these little babies keep for a LONG time!
Wrap them in cellophane bags or tissue paper if you are giving them as a gift!  Or you could store them in your bathroom in a cute glass jar!

Make sure to comment below with your favorite essential oil combination and add a picture if you have it!

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xox,