Are you ready!? Let's create seasonal potions and goodies that may become household favorites!!
 
From head to toe, these potions have got you covered! Support your hair, skin, joints, and muscles with these simple recipes!
♥ Episkey Rub
Need a bit of sore muscle support after a long day of fighting evil and waving your wand? Try this!
 
What You’ll Need:
- Glass container
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 5-10 drops Panaway 
- 2 drops Peppermint 
- 3 drops Frankincense
Directions
- Whip the coconut oil with an electric mixer and scoop into the glass container. 
- Stir in essential oils and rub onto sore muscles as needed.
♥ Furnunculus Potion
 
Does your skin need extra TLC? Are you cursed with Furnunculus (the Pimple Jinx)? Let’s get your skin all mended with the following mixture.
 
What You’ll Need:
- Alcohol-free witch hazel 
- Glass container
- 5-10 drops Purification
- 5-10 drops Frankincense
- 5-10 drops Lavender
Directions
- Pour the witch hazel into your glass container and add a total of 15-30 drops (about 5 -10 of each oil).  
- Shake before each use; then apply to a cotton round or ball to use on your face both morning and night.  
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer.
♥ Floo Powder 
 
On days where you may have a little ‘wizard cap hair’ try this easy DIY dry shampoo to help tame the beast. 
 
What You’ll Need:
- Small glass container
- Old makeup brush
- ¼â€¯ cup arrowroot powder*
- ⅛  cup cocoa powder (to add a bit of color)*
- 5 drops Lavender or Rosemary
*use 2 tablespoons of both arrowroot powder and cocoa powder for darker color
 
Directions
- In the glass container add the arrowroot powder and essential oil of choice; mix well.
- Add cocoa powder slowly to desired root color. 
- Using an old makeup brush apply directly to roots at night and rub in. 
- Brush out any remaining powder the next morning and style as usual.
Perfect for adding flavor to your favorite foods or using as dietary supplements, the Vitality line gives you the freedom to mix and match some of our best-loved essential oils in a variety of nutritious and delicious ways.
Remember, the color of the label is the only thing different about oils in the vitality line. The oil in the bottle is exactly the same as the oil in the colored label bottle. ;)
Remember, the color of the label is the only thing different about oils in the vitality line. The oil in the bottle is exactly the same as the oil in the colored label bottle. ;)
Healthy Butterbeer Smoothie Recipe
Make a homemade Butterbeer Smoothie and feel the magic! This easy smoothie recipe tastes like the Butterbeer sold at Hogsmeade but it’s sugar-free and vegan! 
 
STEP 1: Vegan Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates
- ¼ cup cashews (roasted or raw)
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Directions:
- Place dates and cashews in a bowl or large Mason jar. Cover with 1 cup of hot (nearly boiling) water and allow to sit for 1 hour or overnight to soften.
- Drain dates and cashews well.
- Blend together dates, cashews, almond milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate caramel sauce until you are ready to make smoothies.
STEP 2: Butterbeer Smoothie
Ingredients
- ⅓  cup almond milk
- ⅓  cup frozen banana (about ½ large banana)
- ¾ tsp vanilla
- 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
- 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
- 2 Tbsp vegan caramel sauce
- 2 ice cubes (optional: make frozen almond milk cubes and use those)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
- Pour 2 Tbsp caramel sauce down the sides of a glass and top with smoothie mixture.
- Enjoy!
Hocus Pocus Pumpkin Cider
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups apple juice or apple cider
- 3 Tbsp canned pumpkin puree  
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
Directions
- Combine pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan; heat and stir until warm and fragrant.
- Slowly stir in apple juice or cider until well combined.
- Heat and stir until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Let it cool a bit and add one drop of Cinnamon Bark Vitality.
- Pour into mugs and garnish with apple slices. 
- To serve the pumpkin cider cold: cool to room temperature then chill in the refrigerator until ice-cold. Shake well to combine before serving.
Rosalind Hed Sweet, at your service with any questions you may have! LOL
Next up?? Some powerful potion rollers and ways to “diffuse” the situation...
  
Mixing up your own potion rollers is not only fun, but also a way to stretch your oils (and $$$) to make them last longer. Simply pick out your favorite roller recipe and follow the directions below.
 
Directions
- Combine essential oils with your favorite liquid carrier oil (i.e. V-6 complex, jojoba, fractionated coconut oil, almond, avocado, etc.) in a 10 ml glass roller bottle. 
- Leave a little space to apply the roller bottle without spillage.
- Apply as directed in the recipe.
♥ Reparo Roller
 
Sour tummy got you staying home from your visit to Hogsmeade? Use this magic roller recipe for quick relief!
 
- 10-15 drops Digize
- 5 drops Peppermint
Rub directly onto your stomach as needed.
 
♥ “Nearly Headless Nick” Roller
 
Ever felt like your head was going to explode? Maybe you’ve wished it was no longer attached? Try this hocus pocus magic combo!
 
- 15 drops Panaway
- 8 drops Peppermint 
Apply this blend to your forehead, temples and back of neck and INHALE! 
♥ Dragon Tamer Roller
 
 ‘Monthly Dragon’ got a hold of you? It’s sometimes hard to stay calm, manage the roller coaster of emotions, and keep it together during that time of the month. But not with this blend! 
 
- 15 drops Dragon Time
- 5 drops Lavender 
Roll onto lower abdomen as needed.
  
 
Every wizard and witch needs some aroma power to diffuse the situation… but remember earlier when we talked about the harmful effects of room sprays? Candles rank right up there with sprays! 
 
“Most scented candles use synthetic fragrances and dyes that give off dangerous VOCs even at room temperature. Commonly emitted VOCs related to the scent in candles include formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, limonene, alcohol and esters. These harmful chemicals can cause health problems ranging from headaches, dizziness and allergy symptoms to asthma attacks, respiratory tract infections and even cancer.”
Let’s skip the candles and plug in that diffuser instead! You are doing your lungs and your wallet a favor. Try the following diffuser blends to bring peace, knock your enemy out, conjure up beauty sleep, power yourself up with energy, and so much more!
 
♥ Nox the Nasties
♥ Nox the Nasties
 
If only there was a spell that could save you from those sniffles during the change of seasons or help you extinguish that nagging tickle in your throat. There might not be an incantation to chant but this diffuser combo is pretty darn close! 
 
- 4 drops Thieves
- 2 drops Lemon
This killer combo will have you back to your normal self in no time!
♥ Brave at Heart
 
Who doesn’t need some courage before facing uneasy situations like saving the wizard world… or getting on stage with the sorting hat? This diffuser combo will be your secret weapon. 
 
- 4 drops Valor
- 2 drops Copaiba
Set yourself up for a successful day. May bravery be on your side! 
♥ Quidditch World Cup
 
‘Tis the season for cheering on your favorite team. Enjoy this sweet and earthy blend while you relax on the couch with your favorite snacks and sports team. Simply combine the following and diffuse away:
 
- 2 drops Lemongrass
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Geranium
- 2 drops Spearmint
- 2 drops Tangerine
♥ Pumpkin Pasties
 
Power on your diffuser with this seasonal blend, blast the fireplace, and invite your friends over for a glass of Pumpkin Cider or some Butterbeer!
 
- 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
- 2 drops Cardamon
- 1 drop Ginger
- 3 drops Thieves
Here's to you stepping into your power and confidence, facing fears, and learning to make the most of your every day moments!!
 
Welcome to...
the Wizardly World of Potions & Brews!! 
 
Let’s have a little fun this week and look at a few easy ways to ‘brew up’ some DIYs and recipes with your favorite oils so you can celebrate “spooky season” without all the toxins!
Each day there will be a new email with new ideas...
Each day there will be a new email with new ideas...
  
Every wizard knows that quality ingredients matter when it comes to potions and brews. There are many essential oil companies out there and what sets Young Living apart from all of them is their ‘Seed to Seal’ promise. 
Did you know that YL:
-owns its own farms, which no other major company does. Its partner farms all over the world have to abide by the same standards?
-won’t plant on soil that has been in contact with ANY chemicals within 50 years? (Organic standards are only three years!)
-hand weeds and uses its own oils on plants for weed and pest control to avoid harmful chemicals?
-harvests at peak times to ensure you get the highest quality oil?
-distills on site at the proper temperature, which allows the oils to maintain the highest amount of their naturally occurring constituents as possible, without the use of harsh chemicals?
-And tests every batch multiple times, and in multiple ways, throughout the process with state-of-the-art equipment and on-staff scientists?
  
A few helpful tips when using your oils...
-  Some oils are hot, so dilute with a carrier such as coconut oil or YL’s V-6 complex when using on children, sensitive skin, or anytime you experience discomfort. 
-Do not drip essential oils into your ear canal or directly into your eyes. If you do get oils in your eye, stay calm and apply a carrier oil, not water. 
-When in doubt, apply to the bottoms of your feet!
-Citrus oils can cause your skin to be more sensitive to UV rays. To be safe, apply citrus oils where the sun (or a tanning bed) won’t be shining. 😉
-Use glass, ceramic, or stainless steel when adding citrus oils to your water. Citrus oils can break down plastic and nobody wants to drink plastic!
Your oils can be used:
 
Topically: Put a couple of drops right on your skin and rub it in. No need to be precise. Just get them on your skin! Worried about sensitive skin or a hot oil? Dilute it with a carrier oil (grapeseed oil, coconut oil, Young Living’s V-6 oil, etc.) and apply to the bottoms of your feet.
Aromatically: Put them in your diffuser, apply them to diffuser jewelry or your hands and breathe deep, or inhale directly from the bottle! Easy peasy!
Internally: Young Living has a special line of oils that are safe to ingest called Vitality oils. Put a few drops into an empty vegetable capsule, a cup of tea, or a glass of water. You can even cook & bake with them! Even though these bottles have a different label, the oil contained inside is exactly the same as the oil in the colored label bottles... 😉
 
Let’s start the DIYs with Sprays...
Concocting your own sprays is a great way to eliminate the harmful chemicals found in commercial room and fabric sprays. Some of these chemicals, like BHT, Propylene Glycol, Linalool, and Benzaldehyde (sadly, just to name a few...) have been found to be neurotoxins, endocrine disruptors, and irritators of your eyes, skin, and lungs. Do a quick Google search on the dangers of these chemicals and commercial room sprays in general. You’ll be surprised...or disgusted...or angry...
 
Before we jump into the potions and brews recipes, take heed of this wizardly tip! Always keep Copaiba on hand - it has the power to enhance and magnify the effects of another oil.
 
For each spray you will need: 
- 4 oz glass spray bottle
- 2 Tbsp witch hazel
- Distilled water
- 2 Tbsp witch hazel
- Distilled water
- 15-30 drops of essential oils
 
Add witch hazel and essential oils to glass bottle. Top off with distilled water. Shake well before each use.
♥ Obliviate Spray 
 
Dispel odors from your home with this house-elf approved spray! Gather these two oils for your brew:
- 10-15 drops Purification
- 5 drops Lemon
Spritz this brew on curtains, carpets, and anything else that could use some freshening up or whenever you need a little magic around!
♥ Accio Fall Spray 
 
Summon this sweet aroma to get in the spirit of the fall season! 
 
- 6 drops Cinnamon Bark
- 5 drops Nutmeg 
- 10 drops Tangerine or Orange
Spritz around to attract the season of candy and cauldrons! 
Watch for for Roller and Diffuser ideas!
 
Happy 2024, my friend!! To make sure you are ready for 2024, here is some great "pre-flight" advice from one of my mentors...
"Good Morning and Welcome to Flight 2024.
This is your captain, Melanie Ann Layer.
We are prepared to take off into the New Year.
We ask that all carry ons, such as: Regrets from your Past, Mistakes & Fears, be placed under a seat behind you.
Please make sure your Personal Power and Gratitude Attitude are secured and locked in, in the upright position.
This aircraft is a Boeing 20-24 and is equipped with 1 main exit and 2 upper deck exits for every disempowering thought.
All self-destructive devices such as shame, guilt and doubt should be turned off at this time. All blame, hurt, and limiting beliefs should be stowed away.
Should we lose altitude under pressure, during the flight, reach up and pull on gratitude & love, connect to source and breathe in deeply. Once your faith is fully and automatically restored, we then encourage you to assist other passengers in need.
Thank you for flying with me and enjoy the ride!!!"
Now that we are prepped and ready, CLICK HERE to see the January Drop with details on this month's free gifts, and below you will find ways to use that Inner Beauty Collagen and a few peppermint focused diffuser blends. :)
Whether you're wanting to up your hair & skin game, feeling that postpartum hair and skin slump or needing a little extra boost after being under the weather, we've got you covered. Meet your new beauty BFF- Inner Beauty Collagen!! Try some of these favorite recipes to up your health game with high quality marine collagen.
GOLDEN SUNRISE TONIC
* 2-4oz NingXia Red
* ½ tsp Golden Turmeric
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* Coconut water
* 1 drop Lime Vitality essential oil
Add NingXia Red and coconut water to a glass, then add in powders and mix with a handheld milk frother. Add Lime and mix again, then pour over ice (if desired) and enjoy!
DAILY BEAUTY BOOST
* 4oz NingXia Red
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* Water or organic orange juice (sparkling, mineral, plain)
* Optional: 3 droppersful Mineral Essence
Add NingXia Red and water/juice to a glass, then add collagen and mix with a handheld milk frother. Pour over ice (if desired) and enjoy!
BONE BROTH COLLAGEN COCOA
* ½-1 cup organic chicken bone broth
* ¾-1 cup organic milk of choice
* 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
* 2-3T organic cocoa powder
* 1-2T organic maple syrup or coconut sugar (to taste)
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collage
Heat milk and broth on the stove over medium heat. I like a 1:1 ratio of broth to milk, but you can use less broth if you're not used to it. Whisk in cocoa powder, vanilla and collagen, making sure the liquid is warm without boiling. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired and enjoy!
CINNAMON MAPLE COLLAGEN LATTE
* Organic brewed coffee or espresso of choice
* 3T raw, organic heavy cream
* 1-2T maple syrup (to taste)
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality Essential OIl*
Add all ingredients except oil to a mug, then use a handheld frother to mix well. *For less intense cinnamon taste, dip a toothpick into your Cinnamon Bark oil, then swirl it around in your coffee.
DAILY ADRENAL COCKTAIL
* 4-6oz organic orange juice
* 1T raw, organic heavy cream
* Pinch pink Himalayan salt
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
Add all ingredients to a glass and mix with a handheld frother.
COCONUT LIME ADRENAL COCKTAIL
* 6-8oz organic coconut water
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
* ½ fresh lime, juiced OR 3 drops Lime Vitality
* Crushed Ice
Mix coconut water, salt, lime and collagen with a handheld frother. Add ice and enjoy!
PEPPERMINT MOCHA SMOOTHIE
* Large handful organic spinach
* Frozen banana
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* 1T organic cocoa powder
* 1T organic maple syrup or agave (to taste)
* Lots of ice
* Raw, organic milk (or milk of choice) to desired consistency
* 1 drop Peppermint Vitality essential oil
Add all ingredients to a blender and mix well, then enjoy!
OTHER WAYS TO USE
* Mix 1 scoop of Inner Beauty Collagen with 4–8 ounces of water or your favorite hot or cold beverage daily.
* Stir 1 scoop into a cup of your favorite hot tea such as Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea.
* Blend 2–4 scoops into the batter of baked goods. (Don't use in recipes calling for cooking temperatures above 380° F.)
* 2-4oz NingXia Red
* ½ tsp Golden Turmeric
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* Coconut water
* 1 drop Lime Vitality essential oil
Add NingXia Red and coconut water to a glass, then add in powders and mix with a handheld milk frother. Add Lime and mix again, then pour over ice (if desired) and enjoy!
DAILY BEAUTY BOOST
* 4oz NingXia Red
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* Water or organic orange juice (sparkling, mineral, plain)
* Optional: 3 droppersful Mineral Essence
Add NingXia Red and water/juice to a glass, then add collagen and mix with a handheld milk frother. Pour over ice (if desired) and enjoy!
BONE BROTH COLLAGEN COCOA
* ½-1 cup organic chicken bone broth
* ¾-1 cup organic milk of choice
* 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
* 2-3T organic cocoa powder
* 1-2T organic maple syrup or coconut sugar (to taste)
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collage
Heat milk and broth on the stove over medium heat. I like a 1:1 ratio of broth to milk, but you can use less broth if you're not used to it. Whisk in cocoa powder, vanilla and collagen, making sure the liquid is warm without boiling. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired and enjoy!
CINNAMON MAPLE COLLAGEN LATTE
* Organic brewed coffee or espresso of choice
* 3T raw, organic heavy cream
* 1-2T maple syrup (to taste)
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality Essential OIl*
Add all ingredients except oil to a mug, then use a handheld frother to mix well. *For less intense cinnamon taste, dip a toothpick into your Cinnamon Bark oil, then swirl it around in your coffee.
DAILY ADRENAL COCKTAIL
* 4-6oz organic orange juice
* 1T raw, organic heavy cream
* Pinch pink Himalayan salt
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
Add all ingredients to a glass and mix with a handheld frother.
COCONUT LIME ADRENAL COCKTAIL
* 6-8oz organic coconut water
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
* ½ fresh lime, juiced OR 3 drops Lime Vitality
* Crushed Ice
Mix coconut water, salt, lime and collagen with a handheld frother. Add ice and enjoy!
PEPPERMINT MOCHA SMOOTHIE
* Large handful organic spinach
* Frozen banana
* 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
* 1T organic cocoa powder
* 1T organic maple syrup or agave (to taste)
* Lots of ice
* Raw, organic milk (or milk of choice) to desired consistency
* 1 drop Peppermint Vitality essential oil
Add all ingredients to a blender and mix well, then enjoy!
OTHER WAYS TO USE
* Mix 1 scoop of Inner Beauty Collagen with 4–8 ounces of water or your favorite hot or cold beverage daily.
* Stir 1 scoop into a cup of your favorite hot tea such as Spiced Turmeric Herbal Tea.
* Blend 2–4 scoops into the batter of baked goods. (Don't use in recipes calling for cooking temperatures above 380° F.)
Looking for some fantastic holiday gift and DIY ideas? Look no further! I have gift cards available for the amazing modalities I offer, as well as wellness scans. Exciting news: a brand new healing sound table will be arriving this week! Are you curious about the healing power of sound and frequencies? Take some time to research it - you'll be amazed at what you find!
Winter Wonderland Thieves Cleaner
Are you ready for the easiest DIY that will fill your whole home with the scents of the season?! ! All you need is Thieves Household Cleaner and either a bottle of Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights. This also makes a cute gift. Simply put a festive glass spray bottle, a bottle of Thieves Cleaner, and a bottle of Christmas Spirit in a cute basket for an instant gift!
- To a 16oz glass spray bottle add:
- 1-2 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
- 10 drops of Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights essential oil blend
- Fill with filtered water
- Option to add 10 drops of Vanilla as well for an extra cozy boost.
DIY Room Sprays
This simple DIY will make your home feel cozy and makes a beautiful gift paired with a fresh rosemary plant, festive dish towel, Winter Nights Foaming Hand Soap or a fresh fir wreath!
- Winter Solstice: 10 drops each Thieves + Idaho Blue Spruce + Vanilla
- Holly Jolly: 10 drops each Tangerine + Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights
- Silent Night: 10 drops each Lavender + Frankincense + Valor
- Baking Cookies: 10 drops each Thieves + Vanilla
- Frosted Forest: 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce + 5 drops each Pine + Cedarwood + Peppermint
- Twisted Peppermint: 10 drops each Peppermint + Vanilla + Ylang Ylang
- Add essential oils to a 2oz glass spray bottle, add a splash of witch hazel & top with water! Spritz on all the things!
Winter Wonderland Tree Spray
Here is a spray that you can spritz on your trees, garlands (fresh or artificial!) and stockings to make things smell festive and cozy.
- To 2oz spray bottle, add:
- 20 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- 10 drops of Cedarwood
- 7 drops of Orange
- 5 drops of Cinnamon
- Fill the bottle with witch hazel, vodka or water and shake before each spray. Spritz everywhere for a festive tree scent.
DIY Chai Spice & Candy Cane Forest Hand Soaps
If you love to DIY, these are a fun way to cozy up your home, make great host gifts and are simple to whip up to accompany the changing of the seasons.
- Foaming hand soap bottle or recycle a YL one!
- 2 Tbsp Liquid Castile Soap
- 20 drops essential oils*
- 1 tsp Vitamin E oil
- Add essential oils, Vitamin E oil and Castile Soap to the bottle, then top with water leaving 1" at the top
- Chai Spice: 6 drops Cardamom + 4 drops Cinnamon Bark + 4 drops Clove + 4 drops Ginger + 2 Vanilla
- Candy Cane Forest: 10 drops Peppermint + 5 drops Vanilla + 5 drops Ylang Ylang
Holiday Spice Wool Dryer Balls
There's something about the smell of warm clean laundry fresh from the dryer - especially when combining Thieves Laundry Soap and essential oil infused wool dryer balls!
- Organic wool dryer balls
- Essential oils of choice: Christmas Spirit, Peppermint + Vanilla, Cinnamon Bark + Orange, Stress Away + Peppermint, Cardamom & Orange
- Add 4-5 drops of essential oils to each dryer ball.
- Let the dryer balls air dry for about an hour or to speed up the process you can dry them alone. This will allow the oil to absorb into the wool and not transfer to your clothes.
- When it's time to dry your clothes - toss the dryer balls into the dryer with your clothing. Refresh the oils every 4-5 loads or more often if you prefer a stronger scent.
Scented Holiday Cards
This simple holiday hack will give your family and friends (and your post carrier!) an instant jolt of goodness retrieving your cards from the mail!
- Printed Holiday Cards
- Envelopes
- A gallon zip lock bag
- Cotton balls or pads
- Your favorite essential oils! Try Christmas Spirit, Joy, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Orange or any combination!
- Place a few drops of oil on a cotton ball or pad, oil side down in a zip lock bag. Add your cards to the bag and zip closed overnight.
DIY Oil Infused Bottle Brush Trees
Give your bottle brush trees a little something extra this year - infuse them with festive essential oils!
- Large pitcher or jar (big enough for your trees)
- Distilled water
- Witch hazel
- Oils of your choice. Try Believe, Christmas Spirit, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Winter Nights, Orange or Pine
- Bottle brush trees
- Fill the jar or pitcher almost full of water and add a splash of witch hazel. Add about 20-30 drops of oil and stir with a silicone or metal spoon. Hold your tree upside down for about a minute in the water, then take it out and let it air dry!
Spiced Orange & Cranberry Garland
How about a new tradition!?. It is beautiful, smells amazing, adds a festive touch to any room and is so easy to make!
- About 5 oranges or a mix of oranges, clementines, and grapefruit for varied sizes and colors
- Essential oils: Christmas Spirit, Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla, Clove, Believe, Thieves
- Fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks
- Slice your oranges in circles to ¼ to ½ inch in thickness and arrange them on a non-stick surface or parchment paper. Pour 2-3 drops of essential oils on each slice, then set them in a cool oven and turn the temperature onto the lowest setting your oven will allow. (If your oven does not go below 300, set it there and use a wooden spoon to prop the oven open slightly and allow some heat to dissipate.)
- Leave the slices in the oven for about 5 hours, then shut the oven off and leave the oranges in there overnight or until completely cool. They will be fairly dry, but will continue to dry out over time. You don't want to over dry them in the oven because they can start to burn!
- Once they are dry, string them with some twine, alternating with a few varying sized slices and a cranberry or two, a tied cinnamon stick, whatever you like! Hang them in your home for some delicious smelling holiday cheer!
Here's to an incredible week filled with magic and love, my friend.
