I have been getting a TON of requests for diffuser blends that are perfect for this very special time of year. Checkout the ...
GRATITUDE Blend
This is the time of year when we should dig deep into everything we are grateful for and then express these sentiments to the people in our lives.
Our family - friends - children - parents - colleagues - you name it! There is so much to be grateful for and this diffusing blend is the perfect companion as you go through this process.
-4 drops of wild orange
-2 drops of clove
-1 drop of cinnamon bark
-2 drops lemon

One of the best holiday gifts is perfume and/or cologne, but the challenge is that most of the items available for sale are ridden with chemicals. But there are alternatives that are safe, effective, and create mesmerizing odors when you make these products for yourself.
Over the next few days I am going to post a few of my favorites….
Let’s start with a cologne for all of the men out there who want to remain toxic-free AND smell great!
Here is a recipe for an Earthy Spice scent that is out of this world! (10 ml roll-on).
-10 drops Clove essential oil
-20 drops White Fir essential oil
-40 drops Bergamot essential oil
-5 drops Lemon essential oil
-Fill the remainder of the 10ml bottle with fractionated coconut oil
*if your man has sensitive skin, be sure to cut the drops of oil in half and use more fractionated coconut oil. *Be careful in the sun as well as citrus oils can cause photosensitivity.

Okay you are in for a treat today because this is a holiday gift idea that you are going to want to also give to yourself!
DIY Mint Chocolate Whipped Body Butter
People rave about this recipe because it feels amazing on your body, it smells out of this world, and it is extremely safe and effective.
It is also EASY!
Only three ingredients..
-1/2 cup cocoa butter
-1/2 cup coconut oil
-20 – 40 drops peppermint essential oil
You can either use a stand mixer (much easier) or a hand mixer. Start by adding the coconut oil and cocoa butter to your mixing bowl. Then add your peppermint essential oils (anywhere from 20-40 drops based on your preference). Mix for 1-2 minutes, clean the sides of the bowl, and then continue for 1-2 minutes for a total of 8 minutes.
Viola - your DIY Mint Chocolate Whipped Body Butter is done and ready to be given as a gift to your friends and family and of course, YOURSELF!!!

I have the perfect DIY Holiday gift idea for you to give to friends, family, you children’s teachers, employees, etc. and it is the famous Citrus and Peppermint Sugar Scrub!
This recipe is easy to make and it is absolutely fantastic for your skin (and it smells GREAT!).
Here are the ingredients... 
-1 cup granulated white sugar 
-¼ cup oil of coconut oil 
-2-4 tablespoons orange or grapefruit zest (optional) 
-2 tablespoons vegetable glycerin 
-10 drops peppermint essential oil 
-10-15 drops wild orange essential oil
Instructions: (soooo easy!) 
Mix all of the ingredients (besides the essential oils) until you get the consistency you are looking for and then add in Peppermint and Wild Orange.
You should then add your final product to a glass mason jar and decorate it so that this becomes the perfect gift during the holiday season.
This is great to make with the kids too!

Today, I want to share a really fantastic diffuser blend which I call the EPIC Holiday Essential Oil blend and it consists fo the following:
-2 drops white fir 
-2 drops wild orange 
-1 drop wintergreen
Regardless of which holiday you celebrate, make this diffuser recipe a priority because it will make a noticeable difference.

How do you handle the inevitable holiday stresses?
Whether this is caused by spending too much money on presents…
Or eating foods that are not healthy…
Or spending time with family…
Or travelling and not getting enough sleep.
You need a reprieve and this essential oil diffuser recipe is the perfect solution.
I call this GOODBYE STRESS and I recommend sitting in a room with dimmed lights, soft music, and giving yourself 10 minutes to inhale and exhale as your diffuser does the rest…
-2 drops frankincense essential oil
-2 drops bergamot essential oil

​Give yourself a treat with a holiday bubble bath that relaxes your entire body and provides a much needed stress release during a busy time of year!
You can learn more about this recipe here: https://doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-bubble-bath
Ingredients:
-1 cup unscented castile soap
-1/2 cup vegetable glycerin
-2 tablespoons water
-15 drops of your favorite essential oil
Directions:
-Combine castile soap, glycerin, and water into glass bowl.
-Add essential oils.
-Stir until well combined.
-Pour into glass container. 
-To use, add 1/4-1/2 cup of bubble bath mixture to warm, running bath water.
Here are a few perfect oils for your relaxation bubble bath!
-Lavender
-Serenity
-Vetiver
-Frankincense
-Myrrh

Here's a link I was given that I think can also be very helpful. It can help you create that relaxing environment at home.
How To Create Your Own At Home Spa for the Ultimate Relaxation

​You should always pamper yourself, but the holiday time is perfect for EXTRA pampering!!!
The perfect ingredient to your pampering equation is a fantastic Candy Cane Sugar Scrub that is super easy to make and enjoy.
You should get a 12oz mason jar for storage and you will need a TON of sugar, Peppermint Essential Oil, Coconut Oil, and natural food coloring (or juice) to create the candy cane swirls.
-Start by warming 1/3 of a cup of Coconut Oil on the stove until liquefied (or you can use fractionated coconut oil too).
-Put 2 cups of sugar into large bowl, liquefied coconut oil, and a few drops of peppermint oil, and stir.
-Put half of the sugar and oil mixture into another bowl, add color (or juice), and stir.
-Layer the scrub in your container and enjoy!

​What says holidays more than Gingerbread Cookies!?!?!?
This recipe can be founder here: https://doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipe-gingerbread-cookies
Ingredients:
-1 1/3 cup buckwheat flour
-2/3 cup tapioca flour
-2/3 cup sorghum flour
-1 tablespoon chia seed meal
-1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
-1/3 cup of coconut palm sugar
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
-2 drops Cinnamon essential oil
-2 drops Ginger essential oil
-2 drops Clove essential oil
-1/2 cup coconut oil
-1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
-3 tablespoons water
-3 tablespoons molasses
-1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
-45 drops Liquid Stevia
Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
-Combine dry ingredients in bowl and whisk.
-Combine wet ingredients in bowl and mix until well combined.
-Add essential oils.
-Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients on slow speed until combined.
-Put a small handful of buckwheat flour onto clean surface and place dough on top.
-Roll until 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
-Take cookie cutter and cut out shapes.
-Place cutouts onto cookie sheet.
-Bake for 12-15 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and let cool.
-Top with icing if desired.