Looks like I took an unintentional blogging break again, and it was absolutely not because of the aforementioned internet trolls! I got swept away by the tide of three growing children with demanding schedules, growing this surrogate baby (I'm 18 plus weeks!), opening my own business in town, and really jumping in and learning and educating people about essential oils. Sandwiched in there has been a healthy dose of awesome women gatherings, dates with friends, adventures with family, some birthday celebrations---all the stuff that keeps me going.
So on to the recipe!
I've been playing with essential oils, coming up with my own mists and rollerballs for friends and family to enjoy. Another way to play with oils and really get a sense of what I like, and what my family likes, too, is to come up with funky diffuser blends. This one has been my most recent favorite---it's perfect for setting the mood for a good night's sleep, or just when you feel like cozying up when it's snowing outside.
::2 drops lavender
::2 drops cedarwood
::2 drops vetiver
Vetiver is a new addition to our oil collection. We use it daily now on our skin just because it smells so great. It has a complex aroma that we're addicted to, especially when mixed with patchouli. Vetiver is distilled from the roots of a grass, and it has a calming, grounding effect on the emotions. (Learn more about vetiver here.)
I'm diffusing the recipe above right on top of my pellet stove right now, which is basically where I'm sitting if I'm at home. Winter in New England makes me want to hibernate. As much as I love these long days of snuggling, reading, and warming myself by the fire, I'm looking forward to this summer---birthing this beautiful baby and then spending the rest of the summer with my family sipping white wine on the beach with a stack of quick reads.
If you've got a favorite diffuser recipe that you can't get enough of lately, please share! I'd love to hear about it.
