I don’t know about y’all but is this not the “most stressful time of the year”? LOL!

As you know, I love the holidays.  I love any holiday or occasion that allows me to gather with my family and friends.  But this time of year with all the planning, parties, events, traditions, and not to mention COVID…super stressful!!  So I figured now, right in the middle of your Holiday celebrations, would be the perfect time to give you a Holiday Pamper Party!!

Below are some amazing ideas on how to spoil yourself this holiday season.  Enjoy!

• DETOX BATH
• DRINK SOME COFFE OR TEA
• LIGHT A CANDLE
• EXERCISE
• GO FOR A WALK
• BUY YOURSELF FLOWERS
• JOURNAL
• DECLUTTER
• DO SOMETHING NEW
• YOGA
• PAINT YOUR NAILS
• DIGITAL DETOX
• GO OUT IN THE SUNSHINE
• GET A MASSAGE
• HUG SOMEONE
• TAKE A NAP
• LISTEN TO MUSIC
• WATCH A FUNNY MOVIE
• GO ON A DATE
• COOK YOUR FAVORITE MEAL
• BINGE WATCH YOUR FAVORITE SHOW
• DIFFUSE ESSENTIAL OILS
• CHANGE YOUR SHEETS
• READ A BOOK

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So it’s official……holiday shopping season has begun!!  I’m one of those holiday gift planners; I plan each gift out, keep everything organized with an app on my phone, and I try to stay on budget.  Try!!!  LOL!!  This year since I’m home more and trying to spread extra joy and cheer, I have decided to make my close friends and family essential oil pampering products.  I love DIY gifts!  I get to be creative and get to customize them for the receiver.   

This year I am going with a peppermint theme.  Peppermint Essential Oil has so many amazing benefits.  This oil promotes healthy respiratory function, clear breathing, digestive health when taken internally, and repels bugs naturally. 

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ cup Fractionated Coconut oil 
• 12 drops Peppermint oil 
• Skin safe food coloring

Instructions:

1. Combine sugar and Fractionated Coconut...

I don't know if there's something I love more than a nice homemade, DIY, body scrub. 

Y'all, I'm obsessed with the way they smell and the way they leave my skin. Plus, they make adorable gifts to give for all occasions. 

Festive Sugar Scrub

• 3/4 cup white sugar, brown sugar, or sea salt
• 1/2 cup fractionated coconut or other oil
• 4 drops cassia essential oil
• 4 drops clove essential oil
• 4 drops ginger essential oil

Combine sugar and fractionated coconut oil in a bowl. Add essential oils. Stir until the mixture is the consistency of a slushy. Add more sugar or fractionated coconut oil to achieve desired consistency. Pour into airtight container. 

Sweet Orange Scrub

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 7-8 drops wild orange essential oil

Combine thoroughly in a glass jar, add a label and ribbon, and enjoy or share. 

Vanilla Lavender Sugar Scrub

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 drops lavender essential oil

Combine thoroughly in a...