Did you mess up your favorite shirt cooking for Thanksgiving or that church party? Fix it easily with this great recipe, courtesy of Meredith Sears Brantley at The Mix.
Don’t have any oils? Start your journey at http://theJoyfulOilLife.com/DonnaYL.
DIY Holiday Decorations Made Easy
Posted on November 13, 2017 · Leave a Comment
DIY Scented Pinecones
Find 2 pounds of good sized pine cones, a large plastic bag, and pick out Young Living essential oils of your choice. Suggestions: Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Nutmeg, Orange, Pine, Spruce, Juniper, Peppermint, or Christmas Spirit.
Place half of of the pine cones in the plastic bag and sprinkle with a total of 15 drops of your chosen oils, add the rest of the pine cones and add another 15 drops of oil.
Add in optional cinnamon sticks, dried orange peels or eucalyptus leaves. Close bag tightly and shake. Let sit for 1-4 weeks, shaking bag 1-3 times a week.
(Recipe and graphic courtesy of Meredith Sears Brantley at The Mix)
A Decadent DIY Gift Idea
Posted on November 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Another great gift idea for the giving season! Find a darling little bottle in your local craft or antique store and fill it with this yummy Rosemary Smoothing Body Oil. Add a bow and make someone happy!
Rosemary Smoothing Body Oil
5 TBSP. Macadamia Nut Oil
2 TBSP. Sweet Almond Oil
1 TBSP. Shea Butter
1 tsp. Vitamin E oil
20 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Directions:
Fill a medium sized pot 1/2 way full of water.
Place a glass pyrex bowl with a spout in the water and turn the stove top on to medium heat.
Add macadamia nut oil, sweet almond oil and shea butter to bowl.
Allow to melt.
Remove from heat and add vitamin E oil and rosemary oil and lavender oil.
Pour into a 4 ounce bottle.
(Recipe and graphic courtesy of Meredith Sears Brantley at The Mix.)
How Are You Feeling?
Posted on November 11, 2017 · Leave a Comment
This is the time of year, especially in the South, where the changes back and forth from blazing hot to icy cold bring on all manner of respiratory ills. Try this DIY Vapor Rub to soothe those stuffed up noses. Safe and effective!
Peppermint Eucalyptus Vapor Rub
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 heaping TBSP Beeswax
30 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
20 drops Peppermint essential oil
15 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
Directions:
Fill a medium sized pot 1/2 way full with water.
Place a glass pyrex bowl with a spout in the water and add your coconut oil, olive oil and beeswax.
Once beeswax is melted remove double boiler from heat and add essential oils.
While the mixture is still liquid pour in a 4 ounce jar.
Allow to cool.
(Graphic and recipe courtesy of Meredith Sears Brantley at The Mix.)
More DIY Gifting
Posted on November 9, 2017 · Leave a Comment
I know you were super-excited by the DIY gifting ideas yesterday, so here’s another!
Lavender Peppermint Scrub is a perfect way to share oils with friends!
Mix well 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup organic coconut oil, 4 drops Lavender essential oil, and 2 drops Peppermint essential oil. Spoon into jars and decorate with ribbon and a tag. Make sure to make enough for yourself!
Don’t have any oils? Start your journey at http://theJoyfulOilLife.com/DonnaYL.
(Graphic and recipe courtesy of Meredith Sears Brantley at The Mix.)
