Essential Oils for the Holidays!!!

Are you looking for some fun new ideas for gifts this year? Try incorporating doTERRA into your Holiday Festivities! Who doesn't want to receive the gift of good health!

Here are a few fun gift ideas!

Give a bottle of Lemon or Purify or both in a cute bag with some treats! You can give some tips on how to use them-- for health and cleaning. Here is a poem to go with it that I found on everythingdoterra.com, I love it!

'Twas the week after Christmas And all through the house

was the stale smell of something Resembling a mouse!
The gifts were all picked up, The wrapping discarded,

But the air still smell stuffy, Like somebody took off their sneakers : )
It got pretty thick Everytime I walked by,

So I got my doTerra And picked Purify.
I got a spray bottle and Added the oil,

I shook it with water And sprayed the air soil!
Next came my counters, They made me feel queasy,

I picked the lemon oil Which cancelled stuff greasy.
Both oils killed the germs Left by holiday cheer.

Now the best news of all- I can use both all year!

Another cute idea from Pat Leavitt. She puts these oils (Lavender, Lemon, Frankincense and Elevation) in a little 5/8 dram sample vials and gives them with this poem!

Lemon is for healing and disinfectant too.

Lavender for calming and that nasty flu.

Frankincense for keeping very very well.

A special blend called Elevate will make your spirit swell.

Relax during the Holidays with Bath Salts! Who doesn't need to relax during the holidays! This is a great gift to give, it is fairly inexpensive--just add it to a cute cellophane bag and make sure to add your favorite scent to it!

Bath Salt Recipe

2 Cups Baking Soda

1 Cup Sea Salt

3 Cups Epsom Salt(All above ingredients can be found at your local grocery store)

DoTerra Essential Oils-- I like Serenity, Lavender, Wild Orange, Citrus Bliss, Balance and Elevation

In a large mixing bowl add all of the above ingredients with the exception of the essential oil(s). Mix with your hand or a large spoon. After all of the ingredients are well mixed begin to add essential oils until the desired scent is achieved. The best way to determine if enough oils have been added is simply by using your own judgment. Bath salts should be strongly scented so fewer salts will be required for each bath, which will enable them to last longer. (Usually 12 drops of a high quality essential oil would be enough to scent the entire recipe above.)

Making Scented Pine Cones!! Who doesn't love the smell of Christmas?!!! doTERRA has this amazing oil called "Holiday Joy" if you haven't smelled it....you NEED to! I diffuse this in my house all day....every day!!! This is a great oil to add to pinecones. Here is how it works.

Scented Pine Cones

Pine Cones (Can buy at most craft stores-- or find them outside)

Gallon size Ziplock Bag

Your Favorite Holiday Essential Oil

If you collected the pine cones from outside, you will need to clean them first. Here is what you

do: Wash them in the sink, then place on a foil-covered cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour at 200F, keeping an eye on the oven for safety.

Method #1 Add a 5-10 drops of cinnamon, Clove, Cassia, Wild Orange, White Fir or the Holiday Joy blend essential oils into a spray bottle with a little water and spray cones until they are damp. Place scented pine cones in a plastic bag and seal for 24 hours. Then take out and let dry completely.

Method #2 Place pine cones in a sealable plastic bag, add several drops of cinnamon, Clove, Cassia, Wild Orange, White Fir or the Holiday Joy blend essential oils, close bag a and shake several times to distribute. Keep sealed for 2 -7 days for more fragrant cones.

Put in Gift Bags for gifts, or for around the house place on Wreaths, or in baskets or bowls.

A few other ideas: You can also get an unscented lotion and add your favorite oil to it. Or make your own Lip Balm--this is a fun gift for teenagers to be able to give to each other as well!

Or doTERRA has some fun things you can order that are already pre-made-- check them out here! http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ad5fb3bc#/ad5fb3bc/2