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fragrant Holidays
When we remember the holidays of our youth, one of the first things to remember is the smell – Evergreens, baking cakes, sizzling turkey, roast potatoes, spiced oranges and candy. Instantly, we’re transported back in time. And how can we recreate the magic and maybe add something new? Below are some recipes, ideas and suggestions to try to improve the aromatic feast of the year festivities.
Potpourri or diffuser blends
These are delicious blend for use with potpourri or put in your diffuser. Add 8-10 drops to the diffuser and 4 drops per ounce of potpourri. Creating a larger quantity of a given mixture, just double or triple the recipe.
Evergreen Memories
5 drops Fir Needle
5 drops Cedarwood
5 drops Juniper
2 drops Cypress
6 drops Spruce
This combination can be used to freshen up trees or wreaths or to use when you do not have fresh wood.
Orange Spice
12 drops Orange
7 drops Cinnamon
5 drops Ginger
1 drop Nutmeg
Yum!
Any of these mixtures can also be used to scent container or cards. Simply put a few drops on a cotton ball and place in a Ziploc bag or large plastic bag with paper or cards you want to smell. Make sure to let the oil touch points, so as not to defile them. Leave them overnight and you will be nicely scented cards and packaging
Christmas decorations
combining the following ingredients and mix well :.
1 cup cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
½ cup applesauce
1 tbsp. Sparkle stars
2 tbsp. white glue
When everything is mixed, roll it out like dough and cut shapes with cookie cutters. Add holes so they can be hung from a tree. They will dry on its own in about 5 days. As they dry, turn them regularly.
Soothing Stress Holiday
We all know how stressful it can be trying to get everything ready to have fun! So here is a blend to help take the edge off.
7 drops Lavender
4 drops Chamomile
3 drops Frankincense
6 drops Clary Sage
This mixture can be used in a diffuser or rub a drop or two on the wrists and behind the ears. You can also add the 1 ounce of vegetable oil and use it in the bath.
Easy Holiday Candles
Light a candle and wait until the wax has melted on top. Then add 1 drop of pine, bay or mandarin essential oils
Festive mulled wine
Blend the following 2 tbsp. honey
1 drop cinnamon
1 drop clove
2 drops orange
2 drops Mandarin
Heat 4 cups of wine in a non-metallic pan, then add the honey / essential oil mixture and stir well while still warm. When the wine starts to bubble, remove it from the heat.
Cookies
Add three drops of ginger essential oils batch of gingerbread cookies for very fresh ginger flavor.
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