Just the Essentials
Monster Spray
Spooky monsters can be lurking around any corner and having a special tool to keep them at bay can help kids to feel safe. What we adults know is that having an aromatherapy spray packed with immune-supporting essential oils can help combat the real “monsters” like germs and bacteria, especially during cold and flu season. Immune Health Blend combines eucalyptus, orange, rosemary, lemon, tea tree, frankincense, and blood orange essential oils for a bright, fresh aroma and serious cleansing power. It is believed to clean and disinfect the surfaces and air in our homes while also helping to calm the mind. Having our little ones spray this around their room is a great way to introduce the use of essential oils into their routine and help them play an active part in keeping themselves healthy and well. Ingredients 4oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top 2oz of High Percentage Alcohol 2oz of Distilled Water 24 drops of Immune Health Blend Halloween Monster Stickers Instructions Add 2 ounces of high percentage alcohol to the bottle. Add Immune Health Blend and fill the remainder of the bottle with distilled water, leaving a little space at the top. Add your monster stickers to the outside of the bottle so your Monster Spray is properly labeled. Spray all around kids' bedrooms and play areas to help fight off “monsters”. Shake well before each use. You may also enjoy... Creepy Crawlies: Melt & Pour Soap Recipe 10 Best Antibacterial & Immune Supporting Essential Oils Kid-Safe Essential Oil Recipes Clean Air Diffuser Blends for the Home
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Essential Oils for the Root Chakra
The Root Chakra is the first of the seven chakras and it is located at the base of the spine at the tailbone. This chakra is also referred to as Muladhara, a Sanskrit word that means ‘root’ or support’. The Root Chakra is the center of our feelings of security and survival, the core which the rest of the chakras build upon. It is deeply tied to the earth, controlling the instincts that allow us to feel safe and at home in our environment. The Root Chakra grounds us so that we feel content and at peace. When the Root Chakra is balanced, we feel steady and sure in life, helping us to trust our instincts in any situation. This surety allows us to feel comfortable indulging in the pleasures of life while feeling safe and secure. A balanced Root Chakra connects us to mother earth and we can be more mindful of our treatment of the environment and our place in this world. This balance helps us to live in the moment and appreciate our current situation without fear or anxiety about the future. A blocked Root Chakra can leave us feeling disconnected from our life and home. This imbalance can throw us off of our path in life and prevent us from being able to move forward. We may feel stuck and unsure of ourselves, causing isolation from the people in our community and a disregard for our home and planet. The Root Chakra is the base of all chakras and none of them can be fully balanced and open when there is a blockage in the root. Essential oils are great tools for supporting our physical, mental, and spiritual health and can help to improve the balance of all of our chakras. Here are a few essential oils that can help to unblock the Root Chakra. Vetiver Essential Oil may help to bring us back down to earth when a blocked Root Chakra has us feeling disconnected from the world. It has been found to ground and balance the emotions while soothing feelings of anxiety and encouraging a sense of belonging. Frankincense Essential Oil can help to ground and calm our emotions when a blocked Root Chakra clouds our trust in ourselves and our place in life. It is believed to combat stress and anxiety while strengthening intuition and focusing intention, making it useful in yoga and meditation practices. Myrrh Essential Oil can help to restore our sense of security when an imbalance in our Root Chakra makes us feel out of place. It is believed to promote feelings of wellness and peace while stimulating the brain and increasing our emotional awareness. Cedarwood Essential Oil may work to restore confidence and remind us that we are not alone when a blockage in our Root Chakra has caused us to isolate ourselves. It has been found to improve brain activity which can reduce stress and restore emotional balance. Black Pepper Essential Oil may help to soothe the nerves and bring us back into focus when our Root Chakra is blocked and we are not feeling sure of ourselves. It is known to soothe feelings of anxiety while giving a boost to our thought processing and mental energy. Sky Above Earth Below Diffuser Blend A blockage in the Root Chakra can make us feel unsure of ourselves and cause us to feel like we are watching our lives play out from the outside. Frankincense, vetiver, and black pepper essential oils can help us to kick that feeling of uncertainty and bring us back down to earth. Ingredients 4 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil 2 drops of Vetiver Essential Oil 2 drops of Black Pepper Essential Oil Instructions Add water to your diffuser up to the fill line. Add drops of the essential oil blend. This diffuser blend recipe is formulated for a 200ml ultrasonic diffuser. Adjust the amount according to the size and directions of your diffuser. Safe at Home Room Spray When the Root Chakra is unbalanced, we can become disconnected from the world around us and not feel at home in our community. Cedarwood, frankincense, and myrrh essential oils may work to strengthen the bond we feel with the earth and our home so we feel comfortable and secure. Ingredients 4oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top 2oz of High Percentage Alcohol 2oz of Distilled Water 10 drops of Cedarwood Essential Oil 10 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil 5 drops of Myrrh Essential Oil Instructions Add 2 ounces of high percentage alcohol to the bottle. Add essential oil blend and fill the remainder of the bottle with distilled water, leaving a little space at the top. Spray all around the home. Shake well before each use. You may also enjoy... Essential Oils for the Sacral Chakra Essential Oils for the Solar Plexus Chakra Frankincense: Product Highlight The Best Essential Oils for a Clean Home
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Friendly Ghost: Bath Bomb Recipe
A nice warm bath is a great way to end a long night of trick or treating in the brisk fall air. A sweetly scented fizzy companion can help to extend the Halloween fun to the last moment! Kids will love watching the bubbly ghost disappear in the bath while the dreamy, sugary scent of Moonlight Vanilla Fragrance Oil fills the air. Bath bombs can also be a great project for older kids to create and can make a great addition to Halloween goody bags or a seasonal gift for friends. Ingredients Witch Hazel in a Misting Spray Bottle Ghost Shaped Hard Plastic or Metal Molds 2 cups of Citric Acid 4 cups of Baking Soda 2 ounces of Sweet Almond Oil 25 drops of Moonlight Vanilla Fragrance Oil Instructions Combine all the citric acid, baking soda, sweet almond oil, and fragrance oil in a bowl and mix using gloved hands. Spritz a small amount of witch hazel onto the top of the powder mixture and stir it in. Repeat this process until the mixture packs together easily with a similar texture to wet sand. Scoop the mixture into each mold one at a time and pack them down tightly. Allow them to dry for at least 24 hours. Store them in an airtight container. While running water, drop one into the bath and allow it to fully dissolve. You may also enjoy... Radioactive Slime Monster Spray Myriad: Meet the Ingredients Are Essential Oils Safe for Kids?
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Clove Bud: Product Highlight
Plant Details Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a slow-growing evergreen tree in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Spice Islands of Indonesia and thrives in humid climates with heavy annual rainfall. Clove trees grow between fifteen and forty feet in height and can live up to one hundred years. The trunks of trees are narrow with many branches and smooth, gray bark. Clove leaves are long and oval and can range from yellow to green in color. The flowers of the clove tree are small and grow in clusters at the ends of the branches. The flower buds emerge with a pale color and gradually turn green before transitioning to a bright reddish pink color when they are ready to harvest. Clove buds are around a half inch to one inch long when ready for harvest. Essential oil can be extracted from the clove tree's leaves, stems, and buds but is far more concentrated in the buds. Clove buds can contain anywhere from fifteen to twenty percent essential oil when they are mature and ready for harvest. Clove trees begin to blossom six to tens years after planting but do not reach full maturity until fifteen to twenty years old when their essential oil quality is highest. History The name Clove Bud is derived from ‘clavus’, a Latin term that means ‘nail’. This moniker refers to the distinctive shape of the dried buds. The Clove tree is highly symbolic in the Spice Islands where it originates. When a child is born, local people will plant a clove tree, connecting the child with the life cycle of the tree. The exact details of when Cloves were first traded out of the Spice Islands are unknown but China was likely among the first places they made their way into. The use of Cloves in China can be traced back to the early second century BCE during the reign of the Han dynasty. During this time they were used in food and traditional medicine as well as being chewed for breath freshening. It is believed that Cloves made their way out of China and into the Greek and Egyptian empires during the first century CE and reached India by the second century CE. In India, cloves were used in food and Ayurvedic medicine. Through the third and fourth centuries CE, Cloves were spread throughout the Mediterranean by way of Phoenician traders. They were later brought into Europe by Jewish traders and were used there as food preservatives and garnish. In regions of Asia, including India and South Korea, eugenol is extracted from Clove Bud Essential Oil and used in the treatment of tooth pain. Clove Bud Essential Oil is a key component of Choji Oil that was used to clean and maintain Japanese swords. The cultivation of Cloves was confined to Indonesia for most of its history but it was able to branch out to spread across the world after the dismantlement of the Dutch production monopoly. Countries such as India, Bangladesh, Madagascar, Tanzania, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have become significant producers of Cloves, but Indonesia remains the world's largest producer. Extraction During the dry season, Clove buds are harvested by hand when they begin to transition from green to red. After harvest, Clove buds are dried in the sun before being broken down into minute pieces to increase surface area and ensure maximum essential oil yield. Clove Bud Essential Oil is extracted from the dried flower buds of the tree through steam distillation. The resulting essential oil is thin and clear to pale yellow in color with a warm, spicy, and woodsy aroma. Benefits & Uses Used in aromatherapy, Clove Bud Essential Oil has been found to enhance focus and concentration by stimulating the brain's cognitive processes. It may work to balance the emotions while helping to combat feelings of stress and anxiety. Diffusing and inhaling Clove Bud Essential Oil is known to ease congestion and soothe coughs while helping to open the airways. Clove has been found to have aphrodisiac properties and may help to support feelings of intimacy and passion. Clove Bud Essential Oil can also help to repel pest insects such as mosquitoes and eliminate unpleasant odors. When diluted and used topically, Clove Bud Essential Oil is believed to be cleansing and rejuvenating to the skin. It may help to stimulate blood flow to the skin which can combat dull skin and encourage a radiant complexion. Clove may also work to soothe dryness and irritation in the skin while keeping acne and blemishes at bay. Clove Bud Essential Oil has a long history of use in dental care and it has been found to soothe tooth pain with the added bonus of freshening the breath. It may also help to relieve pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints and help to support quick healing of minor wounds and bruises. In perfumery Clove Bud Essential Oil is a middle note and can help to add warmth and depth to rose and floral blends. Clove is often utilized in ‘Oriental’ type fragrances and can be used very sparingly due to its pungent aroma. Clove Bud Essential Oil can be used in combination with vanilla to produce an aroma similar to carnation. The use of carnation absolute is heavily restricted because of its chemical composition which makes the clove substitute highly useful in commercial perfumery. Clove is a popular spice in the cuisine of many cultures and is widely used in baked goods. Because of this popularity, Clove Bud Essential Oil is used as a flavoring agent for the large-scale production of some desserts and beverages. Here are some recipes using Clove Bud essential oil that we love... Comfort & Concentration Diffuser Blend Ingredients 3 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil 3 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil 3 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil Instructions Add water to your diffuser up to the fill line. Add drops of the essential oil blend. This diffuser blend recipe is formulated for a 200ml ultrasonic diffuser. Adjust the amount according to the size and directions of your diffuser. Sweet Tooth Toothache Roll On Ingredients 10ml Amber Roll-On Bottle ⅓oz Fractionated Coconut Oil 5 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil 5 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil Instructions Add all the ingredients to the roll-on bottle and shake well to combine. Roll on to the jaw area to soothe tooth and gum pain. Spice Bouquet Solid Perfume Ingredients 2tbsp of Sweet Almond Oil 2tbsp of Beeswax Pearls 10 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil 10 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 5 drops of Geranium Essential Oil 5 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil Instructions Heat sweet almond oil and beeswax pearls on a double boiler until the beeswax is fully melted. Remove the bowl from heat and stir, allowing it to cool for a moment. Add essential oils and stir again. Pour the liquid into airtight storage containers. Small metal tins or glass containers are a great choice for easy travel or gifting. Allow the perfume to fully harden before use. Warm Radiance Toner Spray Ingredients 4oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top 3 oz of Witch Hazel Extract 1oz of Aloe Vera Oil 10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil 5 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil Instructions Add all the ingredients to the bottle and shake well to combine. Spray on the skin after cleansing. Shake well before each use. Pest Away Room Spray Ingredients 8oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top 4oz of Distilled Water 4oz of White Vinegar 30 drops of Cedarwood Essential Oil 20 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil 20 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil 10 drops of Thyme Essential Oil Instructions Mix all ingredients inside a 4oz glass bottle with a spray top. Shake well to combine thoroughly and again before each use. Spray all around your home and especially near doors and windows to repel insects. You may also enjoy... Pirates Blend: Product Highlight Terpinolene: Terpene Highlight Cooling Soap: Cold Process Soap Recipe 10 Best Antibacterial and Immune Supporting Essential Oils
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Radioactive Slime
Halloween is a great occasion for children to get together and do all of the messy, sticky, and spooky crafts that reflect the playful nature of the holiday. This bright gooey slime is just as fun to create as it is to play with, making this a creative group activity for a Halloween party. Try making a few batches of different colors for everyone to trade and mix for the ultimate radioactive ooze. Adding lavender and sweet orange essential oils to the mix creates a pleasant aroma while allowing kids to enjoy the calming and soothing benefits. Ingredients 2 cups of Distilled Water 10oz of Clear School Glue 2 tsp of Borax 1 tbsp of Fractionated Coconut Oil 5-10 drops of Food Coloring 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil 10 drops of Sweet Orange Essential Oil Instructions Add essential oils and fractionated coconut oil to a small bowl and set aside. Heat water until very hot. Stir in borax until it is completely dissolved. Add 5-10 drops of food coloring to this solution. Combine the glue in a separate bowl with the essential oil and fractionated coconut oil mix and stir thoroughly to combine. Pour the hot water and borax solution into the glue mixture a little at a time while continually stirring. Add more as needed until a thickened slime forms. Knead the slime and work it with your hands until it is smooth and stretchy. Store slime in a sealed container to keep it fresh and prevent drying out. You may also enjoy... Monster Spray Creepy Crawlies: Melt & Pour Soap Recipe Incorporating Essential Oils into your Family's Routine Kid-Safe Essential Oil Recipes
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Caryophyllene: Terpene Highlight
Caryophyllene is a bicyclic sesquiterpene that is a constituent of many plants including several herbs and spices. It is often found as a mixture with isocaryophyllene, a double bond isomer, and α-humulene, a ring-opened isomer. Caryophyllene has a unique molecular structure containing a rare cyclobutene ring not found in other terpenes. Caryophyllene is the most common sesquiterpene found in essential oils. It is believed to possess soothing and cleansing properties that make it useful in a variety of aromatherapy and topical applications. The aroma of Caryophyllene can be described as warm and peppery, similar to the fragrance of freshly cracked black pepper. Benefits Caryophyllene is believed to support an elevated mood by working to combat feelings of stress while encouraging positive thoughts and emotions. It may also help to clear the mind for improved focus and cognition. Caryophyllene has been found to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that may help to soothe pain and irritation on the skin as well as in muscles and joints. It is known to support a healthy immune response for faster healing while helping to ease pain caused by inflammation. When diluted and applied topically, Caryophyllene may help to cleanse the pores and smooth skin texture for a glowing, youthful complexion. Essential Oils Containing Caryophyllene Clove Bud Essential Oil can be found to contain anywhere from 2-19% Caryophyllene. It has been found to enhance concentration by stimulating the brain's cognitive processes. It may also work to balance emotions and combat feelings of stress. Clove may help to combat dull skin and encourage a radiant complexion. Black Pepper Essential Oil contains about 7-8% Caryophyllene. It may help to soothe the nerves and combat the onset of anxiety while stimulating the mind. Topically, Black Pepper has been found to ease pain and inflammation in sore, stiff muscles. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is around 3-11% Caryophyllene. It is known to help to ease tension and combat nervousness while also clearing negative energy and uplifting the mood. Ylang Ylang also has anti-inflammatory properties that help it to soothe irritated skin and decrease swelling. Rosemary Essential Oil generally contains somewhere between 0. 1-8% Caryophyllene. It has been found to help reduce stress levels and promote feelings of relaxation while increasing alertness and mental clarity. Rosemary may also help to relieve muscle aches while working to soothe skin inflammation and rejuvenate the complexion. Oregano Essential Oil is made up of around 5-15% Caryophyllene. It is believed to help calm the body and mind while also improving sleep quality. Oregano may help to ease inflammation which can soothe pain and itchiness caused by skin irritation. Check out some DIY recipes below using essential oils containing Caryophyllene... Crystal Clear Focusing Room Spray When working from home or completing school work, it is important to have an environment where you can focus without distractions. Caryophyllene in rosemary, ylang ylang, and clove bud essential oils may help to improve concentration while working to avoid feelings of stress for the most productive day. Ingredients 4oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top 2oz of High Percentage Alcohol 2oz of Distilled Water 10 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil 10 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 5 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil Instructions Add 2 ounces of high percentage alcohol to the bottle. Add the essential oils and fill the remainder of the bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top. Shake well before each use. Spray around the room before studying or working. Quick Recovery Massage Oil Waking up feeling sore and stiff the day after an intense workout can throw a wrench into our plans for the day. Caryophyllene in black pepper, ylang ylang, and oregano essential oils may help to ease inflammation and reduce pain to get us back on our feet and moving. Ingredients 2oz Amber Bottle with Dropper Top 1oz of Sweet Almond Oil 1oz of Jojoba Oil 20 drops of Black Pepper Essential Oil 10 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 10 drops of Oregano Essential Oil Instructions Add ingredients to the bottle and shake to combine. Add a few drops to the palms and gently massage into sore muscles and joints. Deep Clean Facial Cleanser It is important to always put our best face forward and great skin is the perfect foundation for any look. Caryophyllene in rosemary and clove bud essential oils may work to soothe irritated areas while deeply cleansing the pores for smooth and glowy skin. Ingredients 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle 1 oz of Unscented Liquid Castile Soap 1/2oz of Vegetable Glycerin 1/2oz of Sweet Almond Oil 1 1/2oz of Distilled Water 24 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil 10 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil Instructions Measure Liquid Castile Soap, Vegetable Glycerin, Sweet Almond Oil, and essential oil blend into a bowl and stir thoroughly to combine. Add water, a little at a time, while stirring gently to avoid the formation of too many bubbles. Allow any bubbles to dissipate and pour the mixture into the bottle. Shake well before each use. Pour a small amount into the hand or a soft washcloth. Gently rub all over the face, forming a lather, to cleanse. for a full minute. Rinse thoroughly and follow with toner and moisturizer. You may also enjoy... Terpinolene: Terpene Highlight Clove Bud: Product Highlight Essential Oils for Healthy Skin Top 10 Essential Oils for Work
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Creepy Crawlies: Melt & Pour Soap Recipe
Halloween is an exciting holiday that is full of sweet treats and elaborate makeup and costumes that can end up making quite a mess on little hands. Having a unique soap for the occasion can help encourage kids to clean up more frequently and help keep the mess at bay. Seasonal soap is also a great way to extend Halloween decorating to every sink in the home. These fun and spooky soaps are full of creepy crawlies and make a great addition or alternative to candy this Halloween season. Each bar has a prize inside that is sure to have kids racing to wash their hands. The clear soap base allows us to see all of the goodies inside each bar while Black Raspberry Vanilla Fragrance Oil adds an aroma that is sweet and fruity like a piece of Halloween candy. Ingredients 1 pound of Clear Melt and Pour Soap Base 5ml of Black Raspberry Vanilla Fragrance Oil Bright Orange or Green Liquid Color Supplies Heat Safe Bowl Pot or Double Boiler Spoon or Rubber Spatula Heat Safe Soap Molds 99% isopropyl alcohol in a misting spray bottle Small Plastic Spiders, Bugs, Bats, Etc. Instructions Remember to wear gloves and always practice caution while working with hot materials. Chop Clear Melt and Pour Soap Base into smaller pieces and add them to a heat-safe bowl. Place the bowl on top of a pot with a few inches of water in it. Bring the water to a boil and gently melt the soap, stirring occasionally. Remove the soap from heat and add fragrance oil, then thoroughly stir everything together. Add liquid color, a few drops at a time, until the mixture is brightly colored but still translucent. Pour about 1/3 of the soap mixture into your molds and mist the top with 99% isopropyl alcohol to dissipate any air bubbles. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes so the add-ins will not sink to the bottom. Add a few of your creepy crawlies to each mold and mist them with alcohol again before topping them with the remaining soap mixture. Allow molds to cool and harden at room temperature for several hours. Remove the soap from the molds and wrap it tightly for storage. You may also enjoy... Kid-Safe Essential Oil Recipes Using Essential Oils for Soap Making 3 Soap Making Methods Soothing Oatmeal Body Wash
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