The benefits of essential oils are astounding. Not to be replaced with medications or medical assistance, but these diffuser blends will definitely help prepare you for the New Year.
Essential Oil Benefits
Cedarwood
It has been known that inhaling the scent of cedarwood can decrease the effects of anxiety.
Rosemary
Rosemary is known to boost alertness, intelligence, and focus.
Frankincense
Frankincense essential oil is used to alleviate stress and relieve pain.
Sweet Orange
Aromatherapy with orange essential oil appears to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Lavender
Lavender may help improve anxiety, insomnia and depression.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is known to uplift your mood.
Lime
If the lime essential oil may assist in spiritual and emotional aspects.
Bergamot
Bergamot help elevate mood and alleviate stress.
Lemon
Lemon is known to help Reduce anxiety and depression.
Vetiver
Vetiver is sometimes inhaled as aromatherapy for nervousness, insomnia, relieve stress, as well as for emotional traumas and shock.
Black Spruce
Black Spruce can help relax and calm the emotions. It helps reduce and manage stress and promotes feelings of clear and easy breathing.
Vanilla
Vanilla has a calming effect on the brain, which helps with anger, insomnia, stress and anxiety.
I always need to be smelling something pleasurable. Scents really do affect my mood so I make sure to always have them available.
I am sharing 3 easy body mists that you can make and the best part is they are made with essential oils. My main focus right now is to de stress so each of these body mists benefit and promote calmness and anti anxiety.
Each body mist has witch hazel and vegetable glycerin in it. Witch hazel helps the essential oils from separating and help preserve the scent. Vegetable glycerin helps make the scent last longer.
Orange Cream Mist
This body mist includes sweet orange essential oil. Orange reduces anxiety and boosts mood. It is a natural anti-depressant that has been used as a mild tranquilizer for centuries.
What you need
2oz Spray bottle
1 tbs witch hazel
1 tbs vegetable glycerin
15 drops sweet orange essential oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Water
Add witch hazel, vegetable glycerin, essential oils and vanilla extract to spray bottle. Fill the rest up with water. Shake whenever you want to spray it.
Lavender Vanilla Mist
This body mist includes lavender. Lavender helps relax the mind and body and also may improve your sleep.
You will need
2oz Spray bottle
1 tbs witch hazel
1 tbs vegetable glycerin
15 drops lavender essential oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Water
Add witch hazel, vegetable glycerin, essential oils and vanilla extract to spray bottle. Fill the rest up with water. Shake whenever you want to spray it.
Stay Calm Mist
This body mist included lavender, rose and cedarwood. Lavender helps relax the mind and body and also may improve your sleep. Rose oil has been shown to improve confidence, self-esteem and mental strength while effectively fighting depression and anxiety. Cedarwood is also known to relax the body and mind and helps aid during meditation.
What you need
2oz Spray bottle
1 tbs witch hazel
1 tbs vegetable glycerin
6 drops sweet lavender essential oil
6 drops rose essential oil
3 drops cedarwood
Water
Add witch hazel, vegetable glycerin and essential oils to spray bottle. Fill the rest up with water. Shake whenever you want to spray it.
Keep these sprays by your bed, in your bag and in your car. Spray them whenever you need a refreshing reset!
How long does it take for your little one to go to bed? No need to really give the answer, but I think we can all agree it’s never an easy task.
Children develop new fears which may include monsters in their room. My son who I consider fearless refused to go to sleep because he’s convinced their are monsters in his room. Yikes.
Times are at an all time high with stress and anxiety right now especially with our children. They may show it differently, but it is our job to comfort them and make them feel safe.
I decided to make this Monster Spray with Franco and I told him he can spray his room and it will get rid of the monsters at night. I also suggested put on his favorite superhero costume and wear it while spraying his room. This helped him build confidence help face his fears by fighting these critters.
He was on mission and sprayed all of his pillows, blankets, the closet and of course under the bed. The aroma of lavender helped him stay calm and have a better night sleep.
How to Make Monster Spray
In a 16 oz. amber spray bottle, fill up about 3/4 of the way. Add 1 tbs of vanilla extract, 1 tbs witch hazel, 1 tbs vegetable glycerin and 20-25 drops of lavender essential oil depending how strong you want it to smell. Shake well whenever you are ready to use.
If your little one struggles with sleep at night because of those pesky monsters, give this a try!
Franco also has this adorable Plush Pal from Plant Therapy. It’s soft and cuddly and best part is you insert little diffuser pads so they smell amazing! We add a few drops of Calming the Child essential oil to help him get ready for bed at night!
It is a new season and with that comes the changes of color, weather and lets not forget Daylight Savings! Holiday season is approaching and that can cause many emotions for all. Excitement and planning can lead to some stressors with this season change and I thought I would stop by to say, it’s okay! Whether you are hosting this years Thanksgiving or figuring out how Santa is going to afford everything on your little’s list, make sure you take a few minutes out of your day for some self care!
Self care can mean many different things, and I wanted to share what I have been doing recently to help myself.
I have started journaling and it has really helped me self reflect. The Authentic Woman Series is a great place to start if you are interested in journaling and becoming closer with yourself. It only takes a few minutes out of your day and gets you away from your phone and other technology!
Be sure to check our their monthly journaling prompts
I have been becoming more interested in essential oils and the benefits that they offer. I created these rollers to help me get through the day when I am feeling overwhelmed. They are great to throw in my bag and smell great on my skin.
Chill Out blend includes:
3 drops grapefruit
3 drop orange
2 drops lemon
1 drop bergamot
Bloat Be Gone blend includes:
20 drops lemon
20 drops peppermint
20 drops Rosemary
Sea Breeze blend includes:
4 drops lavender
4 drops lime
2 drops spearmint
I filled all three each in a 10 ML bottle with coconut oil as the carrier oil.
This is my favorite season and time of the year, but that does not mean I feel overwhelmed at times. If you are like me please make time for yourself. I have learned that motherhood is an amazing privilege but so it womanhood and we must not lose sight of that. Enjoy everything that comes with it even the complexities.
Welcome!
My name is Nicole and I am a full time working mom to my toddler Franco. I love creating and sharing ideas. You can find me rummaging at estate sales, binge-watching The Golden Girls while chugging Diet Coke, listening to old school hip hop, supporting small businesses and being an advocate for maternal mental health.
