Diffuser Blends for Fall and the Christmas Season

With the end of summer comes fall and then the Christmas holiday and all the wonderful sweet smells of homemade pies, cookies, warm dinners – and time spent with family and friends.

I love fall and all the leaves changing colors, Christmas with snow on the ground and crisp sunny days, lazy days on the couch curled up in a warm blanket, watching too much TV and sipping warm drinks.

As the seasons are upon us, it’s time to go from summer blends to fall and Christmas diffuser blends. Below are a few of my warm and spicy recipes.

Be sure to follow the directions of your specific diffuser when adding water. Another thing to remember between recipes is to rinse the water reservoir so you don't have traces of your last blend.

Warm and Spicy Cider Blend

This is a diffuser recipe that reminds me of my Mom baking around the holidays.

Another variation of the Spicy Cider Blend is:

  • 4 drops Orange Essential Oil
  • 3 drops Cinnamon Essential Oil
  • 3 drops Ginger Essential Oil

Both of these are great recipes, it just depends on the right scent for you. For this recipe, I didn't keep my diffuser on continuous flow; I used the 30 second burst setting.

Here is a similar recipe I put in a saucepan and let simmer on the stove. It's yummy.

When I peel the apple I make sure I leave a little of the apple on the peel. I also break the cinnamon sticks into small pieces. If you don’t have cinnamon sticks, you can add one teaspoons cinnamon powder - adjust up to your liking.

A Walk Through the Christmas Tree Lot

This recipe reminds me of a cold night when you and your family are walking through a Christmas tree lot looking for just the right tree.

Sweet Christmas

This has a fresh herbaceous scent, a little spicy, slightly sweet with a hint of citrus. It's nice and it reminds me of Christmas.

Relaxation Diffuser Blend

I find this a nice blend to use after a crazy day. I’ll turn on my diffuser and relax on the couch with a good book, my tablet, or while watching a TV show.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. If you have a favorite fall diffuser blend you'd like to share, leave us your comment.

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Performing a Patch Test and a Few Safety Tips.

If you are new or not sure how a blend or essential oil may react on your skin, it is always recommended to do a patch test prior to use. To do this, mix 2 drops essential oil to about 1/2 teaspoon carrier oil then apply to a patch of skin such as the forearm. Observe that area over the next 1 to 2 hours for any noticeable reaction; this will usually occur within 5-10 minutes. If you experience any irritation or discomfort either stop using or adjust the amount of essential oils you've used.

If you have not used a carrier oil before, you can also perform a patch test to the inner arm area.

Prior to using essential oils, always check the label for appropriate usage and do not apply essential oil to sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and mucous membranes. If you have a medical condition and/or you are taking medications, consult your physician prior to use.

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