Reed diffusers are another way to embrace the scents of Christmas throughout the holiday season. While the scent from the diffusers won’t be as strong as a room spray or electronic diffusers, these will add a light scent to the air, especially when used in a smaller room.
The options for scent combinations are virtually endless, as are the decorating options for your bottle or vase. {And, hey, another excuse to buy GT’s Synergy Kombucha, which comes in these great bottles!)
Use the reed diffuser(s) as part of your Christmas decor, or give them as gifts!
Supplies:
- jar or bottle, plain or decorated
- 4-5 reed diffuser sticks
- 1/4-1/2 cup carrier oil (depending on the size of your container)
- a splash or two of witch hazel, vodka, or rubbing alcohol
- 20 drops of essential oil for every 1/4 cup of oil
Directions:
Combine carrier oil, alcohol, and essential oils in a jar or vase. Add reed diffuser sticks.
After 1 hour, flip the sticks so that the oily ends are sticking out of the jar.
Continue to flip diffuser sticks every 4-5 days.
Add more oil mixture as necessary.
Christmas scents:
- Christmas tree: 15 drops fir needle or pine plus 5 drops sweet orange
- Spicy citrus: 8 drops sweet orange, 8 drops lemon, 3 drops cinnamon bark, 1 drop clove bud
- Warm & cozy: 8 drops cinnamon bark, 8 drops sweet orange, 3 drops vanilla, 1 drop nutmeg
- Home for the holidays: 10 drops sweet orange, 7 drops cinnamon bark, 3 drops pine
- The great outdoors: 12 drops fir needle, 5 drops orange, 2 drops nutmeg
- Or create your own!
To package as a gift:
Decorate the bottle or vase.
Mix carrier oil, witch hazel, and essential oils and pour into a small jar or bottle with a tight lid.
Wrap reeds in tissue paper.
Pack everything together in a box or gift bag for your recipient to assemble.
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