DIY has become downright trendy — if you don’t believe me, just check out Pinterest! While I have never been a “crafty” person, I have started making more things for our home using my doTERRA essential oils. It is easier to make things with essential oils than I thought, saves me money and ensures I have toxin-free products in our home! A win-win in my book.
Christmas DIY
Christmas is my favorite holiday. I LOVE the decorations, the music, the scents, the holiday cards, the time spent with family — I could go on and on! I used to scent our home with candles, until I learned about the harmful toxins that most candles emit. Candles that have a fragrance commonly contain formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, limonene, alcohol and esters. These chemicals may cause health problems ranging from headaches to cancer! Wax warmers are generally made with a petroleum-based wax (petroleum is used to make gasoline), may emit formaldehyde and contain diethyl phthalate which may cause irritation to your eyes, throat, nose and respiratory system. No thank you!
Christmas Diffuser Blends
Diffusing essential oils is an easy way to scent your home for the holidays, and I love the added bonus that not only are they not harmful to us, they protect our health! Some of my favorite blends:
Joy To The World Three Wise Men Gingerbread Cookies Christmas Potpourri
- 2 Holiday Joy 2 Frankicense 3 Ginger 2 Cinnamon Bark
- 2 Wild Orange 2 Myrrh 2 Clove 2 White Fir
- 2 Cassia 2 Wild Orange 1 Cinnamon Bark 2 Clove, 1 Wild Orange
Christmas Essential Oil Room Sprays
Christmas room sprays are easy and fun to make — and they make great gifts (teachers, hostess, stocking stuffers, etc.). Add the ingredients to a 4 oz glass spray bottle, and shake before each use. A few of my favorite room spray blends are:
Spiced Hot Cider Peppermint Stick Warm Winter Chai Dashing Through The Pines
- 1/4 C Distilled Water 1/4 C Distilled Water 1/4 C Distilled Water 1/4 C Distilled Water
- 3 Cinnamon Bark 5 Holiday Joy 2 Ginger, 2 Clove 6 White Fir
- 3 Wild Orange 5 Peppermint 1 Cinnamon Bark 4 Cypress
- 2 Clove 2 Cinnamon Bark 2 Cardamom 1 Cedarwood
- 2 Cassia 2 Black Pepper
I hope you enjoy these healthy holiday scents this season, and that you experience the true magic and joy of the Christmas season. If you have a holiday scent with essential oils you wish to share, please share in the comments.
Happy Holidays — Hugs & Health — Michelle