2017 Gift Guide

This is such a fun time of year to be an essential oil user and a member of Young Living.

What's better than giving your friends and family the gifts of health and wellness? I've narrowed down my most favorite DIY's that make lovely and thoughtful gifts for a few of the most important people in your lives. 

(In some cases I've added an alternative oil option for those wanting to use oils offered the premium starter kit)

Your Mom // Orange Sugar Scrub

2/3 Cup Organic Cane Sugar

1/4 Cup Fractionated Coconut Oil

1 Tbsp Lemon juice

4 drops Orange essential oil

(PSK Alternative: Swap out orange for peppermint or lemon)

* Mix Sugar, FCO, and lemon juice in a glass bowl until combined. Add essential oils and mix well. Pack into a small air tight mason jar.

Your Best Friend // Glow Beauty Serum

10 Drops Frankincense

5 Drops Lavender

5 Drops Geranium

(PSK alternative: Swap Copaiba out for Geranium)

* Add essential oils to a 5ML bottle then top off with Jojoba oil. Place a roller fitment on the top and shake. Optional:  Add a cute label like these ones from the Oil Drop Shop.

Your Sister-in-Law // Grapefruit Whipped Body Butter

1 cup organic coconut oil

1 cup organic solid cocoa butter (do not use lotion)

15 drops Grapefruit

* Warm a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, then add coconut oil and cocoa butter. Melt until completely liquefied, about 4–5 minutes. Pour into a glass mixing bowl and place in refrigerator for 30–45 minutes to cool and just set but not harden. Stir in essential oils. Using a mixer, whip until firm peaks form, about 10 minutes. Gently transfer to a seal-able jar or container. Store at room temperature to avoid melting or solidifying. (* Recipe adapted from the Young Living blog)

* (PSK alternative: Lavender or Lemon... or two drops of each)

Your Husband //  Sore Muscle Rub

1 Cup Coconut Oil (not fractionated)

10 drops Panaway

5 drops Copaiba

5 drops Peppermint

* Whip Coconut oil with a mixer and add oils. Pack tightly into a clean, air-tight jar.

Your Dad // 'Tis the Season Room Spray

(Great for the office, Game Day, or the Car)

10 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce

5 drops Cinnamon Bark

5 drops Orange

(OR 20ish drops of Christmas Spirit)

Distilled Water

* Add essential oils to 4 ounce spray bottle and fill with distilled water.

Your Curious Toddler //  Christmas Spirit Playdoh

2 cups All purpose flour

2 tbsp Cream of tartar

Food coloring - optional (red & green would be fun)

1/2 cup Salt

3-5 drops Christmas Spirit essential oil 

2 tbsp Vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups Water

* Mix the flour, salt, and cream of tarter together in a large bowl. Combine your essential oil with the vegetable oil and mix into the dry ingredients. Boil the water and add food coloring directly to water.

Pour 1 cup of your boiling water into the mixture and stir, adding the additional ½ cup slowly until desired consistency is reached.  Knead for 3-5 minutes or until dough is smooth and perfectly squishy for play.

Your Ninja Five-Year Old // Monster Spray

10 drops Peace & Calming

5 drops Lavender

5 drops Frankincense

Distilled Water

* In a 4 ounce glass spray bottle, add essential oils and top off with distilled water. 

Your Kids' Teachers // Eucalyptus & Peppermint Detox Bath Soak

1 Cup of Epsom Salt

1/2 Cup of Baking Soda

5 drops of Eucalyptus

5 drops Peppermint

* Mix all ingredients together and put in glass air-tight jar(s)

The Hostess with the Mostess //Sleepy Time Pillow Spray

10 drops Lavender

5 drops Cedarwood

Distilled Water

* Add essential oils to a 4 ounce spray bottle and fill with distilled water. 

Other great gift ideas... Thieves All Purpose Spray,  Shower or Bath Bombs 

I hope you find this inspiring and helpful. It's so fun to make gifts for people you care about, especially when they have wonderful health benefits. If you have questions with any of these recipes or want to talk about how to use oils I'd love to chat! Leave a comment or send an email.

Here's to wellness this holiday season!