DIY Perfume Rollers

It was about three years ago that I was 20 weeks pregnant with my first, a boy. At that time I was deciding on nursery decor, diapers, wipes, baby bubble bath, diaper creams, etc. I have been accustomed to reading food labels and checking ingredients but then I was starting to take notice of the labels and ingredients in other items. I was concerned when I found out what was in these baby products! I also became concerned with what was in my own products. It's been a long, slow journey over the last three years but I have faded out most all of the major store brand items in our home. I say slow because I would basically run out of window cleaner and then make a homemade recipe or run out of face lotion and replace it with my own cream and the same for body wash, makeup remover, and now I finally have a replacement for perfume!!

I used to wear perfume everyday until I learned of the hormone disrupting ingredients and negative affects on babies that are found in most store bought perfumes... that's scary! In a world where miscarriages are more and more "normal", I take it seriously when I find these types of ingredients in my products. So for the last three years I have not used perfume, not once. I swore it off and got rid of all of them! 

I recently fell in love with the scents of a couple essential oil blends and thought they would make perfect "perfumes". The great part is the peace of mind that I get knowing that the perfume is safe! The essential oils are thoroughly tested and they are certified pure therapeutic grade. 

Here is the recipe and supply list for you to make your own!

DIY Perfume Rollers:

Ingredients:

- 25 drops of an essential oil blend

I chose a citrus blend and the uplifting blend but some other good options are relaxation blend and the women's blend. It just depends what type of scent you prefer. The citrus blend is a sweet citrus with vanilla. The uplifting blend is a flowery scent, without being too flowery. The relaxation blend is calming with lavender mixed in the blend, also flowery. The women's blend is a warm, musky aroma. 

- Fractionated Coconut Oil (or you can try this one as well)

- 1/3oz Roller Bottle (a bulk pack is your best bet but there are options for buying less too... I use rollers for a lot of essential oil recipes!)

Directions:

Remove roller top. Add essential oil drops. Fill with FCO and replace roller top. Now roll on and enjoy! 

I roll mine on my wrists and neck and behind my ears. I have found that mine lasts about 4 hours until I can't smell it on my wrist anymore. A good time to reapply and that is also why I like the roller bottles... they fit in my wallet clutch and are great for on the go. :)

If you are interested in learning more about essential oils please contact me!

<-Kassy->

25 Days of Kindness: Day 17 Dog Treats for Our 4-Legged Friends

My car is at the dealership today for repairs so we are hanging out at home all day. We needed to find something to do without leaving the house or going too far. And it just so happens my sister-in-law just got a new puppy...

We decided we would appreciate the 4-legged friends in our lives. We have two dogs, Tucker and Bruno, who love dog treats. I am ashamed to say that our dog Bruno is on a diet. The vet told us at Bruno's last appointment that he was overweight. He had bulked up. I suppose we got distracted having two kids 17 months apart and moving into a new home over the last 2.5 years. And he needed to lose a chunk of weight so now we feed him half frozen green beans, half dog food. We switched to a natural, lower ingredient dog food as well. 

But anyway, awhile back I found a fun and easy recipe for dog treats using baby food. I just so happen to have some baby food! :) And the only other ingredient is flour!

We mixed it up. Then we rolled it out and used some cookie cutters to make fun shapes. Cooked them and let them cool.

 

See that one lonely snowflake?? Yeah that was us trying really hard to make cute dog treats... it didn't last very long! Haha. We went for cutting them for the sake of time and sanity! 

We tested them out on two loyal subjects! :)

I think they were a hit considering they were gone before we knew it.

Recipe

Ingredients:

1:1 whole wheat flour and baby food* (add more flour as needed to get the dough-like consistency)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix ingredients into a dough. Roll dough to 1/4" on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to make each treat or cut into squares. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 1/2" apart and bake for 20-25 minutes depending on size of each treat. Cool on a wire rack and then place in a paper bag. 

*Please note that there are some foods that should not be fed to dogs and you have to be sure to avoid them! Check the ingredients of any baby foods you use and ensure there are not preservatives and/or the list of ingredients found here. No ONIONS!

We packaged the treats in cups, covered with plastic wrap, and added some ribbon. They just look a little more festive this way. We had enough for four containers so we are keeping one and giving three away to the dogs we know. :)

We read from James 1 today. I was reminded how blessed I am and how thankful I should be. Verses 12, 17, and 19 really spoke to me.

Today was just a fun one and I love getting Mason and Kennedi involved. They are so much fun... I am thankful I get to hang out with them every day! :)

Do you have any 4-legged friends who might enjoy this??

You can follow all 25 Days of Kindness through the summary post.

<-Kassy->