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Fun Halloween Trick / Decoration

Cove Essentials

A fun way to use your essential oil diffuser is to use it plus a bowl or pot to make it look like a “smoking cauldron” that’s brewing something spooky!

All you need is:

  • an essential oil diffuser
  • a bowl / pot or something that looks like a witch’s cauldron

It’s fairly easy to do, all you have to do is place the essential oil diffuser into the pot/bowl and turn on the diffuser (filled up with water, or even add your favourite spooky diffuser blend.) and let the cauldron brewing begin!

One of my favourite diffuser blends for this time of the year is:

  • 2 drops of orange
  • 2 drops of clove
  • 2 drops of cinnamon
  • 1 drop of franincense

I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween this weekend!

DIY Recipes, For Fun

Creamsicle Lip Balm with Essential Oils-DIY

Cove Essentials
Go natural with this DIY lip balm full of health benefits and great flavor.
Ingredients
½ ounce beeswax
½ ounce coconut oil
¼ ounce shea butter
¼ ounce cocoa butter
30 drops Wild Orange oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Place everything, but Wild Orange oil and vanilla extract into glass measuring cup or bowl.
  2. Fill large saucepan with one to one and a half inches of water. Bring to boil.
  3. Once boiling, place glass measuring cup in center of saucepan.
  4. Stir every few minutes until ingredients have melted and are combined.
  5. Once all wax is melted, remove from heat and let sit three minutes.
  6. Add vanilla extract and Wild Orange oil.
  7. Pour mixture into lip balm containers and let cool.

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DIY Recipes

Aromatherapy Playdough Recipe

Cove Essentials

This is a fun recipe to make for the kids and is a great activity for children, a fun to learn about aromatherapy and essential oils. Use a variety of oils and colors to help kids learn new scents. Some fun essential oils could include:

Wild Orange, Peppermint, Lemon, Rosemary, or Lavender.

Personally, I love to use On Guard  during the colder months of the year.  https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-doterra-on-guard-protective-blend

Have fun exploring!

Ingredients
2 cups flour
2 cups colored water
1 cup salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
5 drops essential oils


Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients, except for essential oils, in a large saucepan and stir until combined.
  2. Once combined, put over medium heat. Using a spatula, continue to stir ingredients together until it forms a ball.

    Note:     Don’t overcook as it will lead to dry play dough.
  3. Remove from heat and cool on parchment paper.
  4. Once cool, add five drops of your favorite essential oil and knead until thoroughly combined.
  5. You’re done! Just store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for months of fun.

 

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