{"product_id":"more-ways-to-put-those-essential-oils-to-use","title":"More Ways to Put Those Essential Oils to Use","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust about everyone I know has gotten swept up in the essential oil craze, and I can’t say that I blame them. Those who have played around with essential oils know that a little goes a long way, so my friends and I are always talking about different ways to use up our supply.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen I noticed these gorgeous blue glass reed diffuser bottles in The Shoppe at Somerset, I knew I wanted a set for my home. The color is absolutely stunning and I love finding ways to make my house smell extra fresh. I love candles and wax melts, but I’ve steered clear from reed diffusers in the past because they can be a little on the pricier side. Making my own fragrance oil for them severely cuts the cost down, as I already have everything I need to create them. A quick Internet search helped me figure out the basic formula for making my own fragrance oil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1\/4 c. light oil (I used almond)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e15–20 drops essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 Tbsp. rubbing alcohol\/vodka\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlass container w\/ narrow mouth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlass measuring cup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReed sticks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd 1\/4 cup of light oil to a glass measuring cup.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd 2 Tbsp. of rubbing alcohol or vodka to the measuring cup. The alcohol thins out the oils and helps them travel up the reeds.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd 15–20 drops of your favorite essential oil. Use one of the reeds to stir the mixture and then pour into a glass container.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd the remaining reeds to the container and fan them out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo complete the look, drape a necklace or bracelet around the container.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can play around with your favorite essential oils until you come up with a blend you like. Here are a few of my favorite blends:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 drops grapefruit + 6 drops orange + 4 drops lemon + 2 drops bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 drops lemongrass + 6 drops lavender + 6 drops eucalyptus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 drops lemon + 6 drops lavender + 6 drops grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 drops tangerine + 6 drops spearmint + 6 drops lemongrass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor even more blends, be sure to pick up the Winter 2017 issue of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Willow-and-Sage-Winter-2017\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWillow and Sage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452533563543,"sku":"PROJ-1128","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-1128__87315.1558408045.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793712","url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/products\/more-ways-to-put-those-essential-oils-to-use","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}