Thursday, October 8, 2015

Bath Tea, the no mess way to enjoy a spa like bath


So who does not love the idea of the beautiful bathtubs with rose petals and wonderful spa scents... until you realize you have to clean it up. Well, worry no more! You can make bath tea! This was so easy to make and it smelled and looked wonderful. This would make a great gift for teachers, friends and family. Just place three bags into a box or mason jar with some simple instructions. 

Ingredients:
1 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup oatmeal (finely ground in food processor)
1/2 cup powdered milk (whole preferred)
2-4 T dried flowers (I used rose petals and calendula from my garden)
8-10 drops essential oils (I used Lavender)

Directions:
Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl.  Scoop carefully into extra large tea bags and tie shut. You can add a tag if you like as well. To use, place one tea bag in tub before running water. If you don't mind the clean up feel free to open it and pour contents into your tub.

Don't forget to grab a good book and light a candle or seven. Take some time to really relax and enjoy it. Let me know how you liked it!

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Blessings!

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Kids Bedtime Spray


I recently hosted a Back to School Make and Take and one of the things we made were bedtime sprays. We had two options for them to choose from. They were also invited to decorate the bottle with stickers, markers, etc. to make it their very own.

A good nights sleep is a great way to help your little one start their day. Some kids have problems falling asleep because of fears.  Monsters or other nighttime fears can be hard to rationalize with little ones. I have found its better to acknowledge the fear and give them something to help overcome it. Monster spray can be a great help here! White angelica has really helped our family in this area. Lavender and white angelica is what I used with my little guy when he was waking in the middle of the night with night terrors. He loved to spray it on his pillow and blanket and he no longer woke screaming in the night. (happy mama)

Some kids have trouble staying asleep or may wake up really early. Cedarwood is a great scent and can help extend the sleep cycle.  I really have fallen in love with it. In fact, lavender and cedarwood is what I use nightly in my diffuser. (You don't have a diffuser? Then, we need to talk!)


Monster Away Spray or Sleep Spray:
1.  place 2-3 drops glycerin in bottle
2.  10 drops of lavender
your choice of:
o    5 drops of White Angelica (monster) or
o    5 drops of Cedarwood (extended sleep)
3.  add approx 1 ounce distilled or purified water
4.  top off with approx. 1 ounce witch hazel or 100 proof alcohol
5.  add top and shake well
6.  decorate sticker and add to bottle!
7.  spray on linens (or monsters) before bed

Involve your kids in making it and I hope you enjoy a restful night sleep!

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Blessings!!