My Favorite Autumn Essential Oil Recipes for a Healthier Home
Ah, FALL is finally here! It is seriously my favorite time of the year. Okay, well, it's almost my favorite time. I do love the lead-up to Christmas, probably even more than fall, but this season always brings its own magic—and I am here for it!
One of my favorite ways to get cozy autumn vibes in the home is to use essential oils. We make our own cleaning products, room sprays, and diffusers with them.
If you are not into oils, do not worry. You can scroll to the bottom, where I also included two of my all-time favorite stove-top potpourri recipes! I have found that I can keep these recipes in the pot for a maximum of three days. Just keep adding some water and simmering, so you really get a lot of use out of each recipe! Just be sure to remember to turn that stove off before bed!
WHY CHOOSE ESSENTIAL OILS OVER SYTHENTIC FRAGRANCE?
By now, most of us know that artificial fragrances can be extremely unhealthy and even toxic in our homes. artificial fragrances can weaken our immune system, cause allergies, headaches, and migraines (something I am all too familiar with), and even cause hormone disruption. Switching to natural fragrances like essential oils or making pot simmers is an easy way to keep yourself healthier, especially during the fall and winter months. These options are also more cost-effective, as you can typically gain extra run time when you diffuse oils compared to candles.
A note on candles: I love the aesthetic of candles; they are beyond cozy, especially during these darker days. If you do decide to light candles, try to choose ones made from natural beeswax, fragrance-free, or essential oils over artificial ingredients.
EVEN *MORE* REASONS TO CHOOSE ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are natural extracts from plants, and when used properly, they are non-toxic (for the purposes of this post, we are only talking about diffusing and cleaning). In comparison, if you choose a lower-quality candle, it can release harmful chemicals into your home, which can negatively impact indoor air quality.
Aromatherapeutic:: Essential oils are known for their healing properties; different essential oils can have various effects on our mood, helping us to unwind and relax in times of stress, or just to keep a calmer atmosphere within our home
Customizable Scents:: When you use essential oils you can create custom scent blends that you prefer! Mix and match oils to create your own favorite fall (**or any season) aromas.
Long Lasting Scents:: As discussed above, when you diffuse oils, they will last longer than your typical candle, which means you are getting your money’s worth while doing something healthier for your home and family
Safer: If you have little ones running around your house, you might not want open flames throughout the day! But diffusing oils is safe, and you can also choose options like diffuser reeds or ceramic diffusers that do not require electricity!
Recommended Oils
The following diffuser blends are used with Young Living and Eden’s Garden Essential Oils.
Young Living Blends that are * worth * spending on are the following::
All of the other oils listed here can be purchased through Eden’s Garden. I love these for my single oils because they are lower in cost, always free shipping, and still a very high quality. They have some good blends we use too, including seasonal ones!!
I have tried multiple oil brands throughout the years, and this is my second favorite next to Young Living. I also really like the Vanilla oil from Revive and I feel like you get more for your money. However, the one from Eden’s Garden is just as good (just know you get a smaller amount). Revive also offers free shipping so you can get just one oil and not have to pay any extra!
COUPON CODES
YOUNG LIVING:: Spend 50pv and get 10% off your entire order!!
REVIVE:: Spend $50.00 get $10.00 off!
NOTE ON YOUNG LIVING
As you probably know, Young Living is structured as an MLM company, I share these oils and products, because I believe they are some of the best out there (specifically the cleaning products, they are the main ones I use within my home). However, I am not a “team builder” or recruiter type; I only have links for Young Living that are for affiliate marketing purposes. I feel it is important I make this distinction.
COZY CABIN
4 Thieves + 2 orange + 1 nutmeg + 1 vanilla
PUMPKIN PATCH
3 orange + 2 frankincense + 2 cinnamon
CRISP AUTUMN AIR
3 eucalyptus + 2 rosemary + 2 lemon + 2 peppermint
ANTHRO FALL BLEND
4 bergamot + 5 Christmas Spirit + 5 grapefruit + 2 vanilla + 1 clove
COFFEE CAKE
3 vanilla + 2 cinnamon + 2 coffee + 1 nutmeg
SNICKERDOODLE
4 cinnamon + 3 copabia + 4 vanilla + 1 orange
FALL FESTIVAL
4 Thieves + 3 orange
WARM APPLE PIE
2 orange + 4 vanilla + 2 cinnamon + 1 nutmeg
AUTUMN NIGHTS
3 Thieves + 3 Christmas Spirit
SWEATER WEATHER
4 orange + 3 Valor + 2 vanilla
Autumn Scents for House & Home
DIY ROOM AUTUMN ROOM SPRAY
ANTHROPOLOGIE EDITION
4 Oz Glass Spray Bottle
10 drops Christmas Spirit*
10 drops Grapefruit
10 drops Clove
Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled/ filtered water
DIY ROOM AUTUMN ROOM SPRAY
SNICKERDOODLE
4 Oz Glass Spray Bottle
10 drops Vanilla
5 drops Copaiba
5 drops Cinnamon
5 drops Orange
Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled/ filtered water
STOVE TOP POTPOURRI
CLASSIC SEASONAL AROMA
This is perfect for Fall and Christmas. The recipe I use is per 3 quarts of water. If you were to use a 6 quart pot you want to double the ingredients. NOTE:: some people are more sensitive to clove, so gauge what the right amount is for you and your family!
1 Orange Sliced
2 Cinnamon Sticks
1 Tbsp Cloves
1 Tbsp Vanilla oil or extract
(Per 3 Quart)
STOVE TOP POTPOURRI
WARM APPLE PIE
2 Cups Water
1 Cup Apple Juice (this is great if you have extra apple juice your kids haven’t finished just use here!)
1 Orange, squeeze juice into pot, then add the remaining orange (I found that juicing brings out more of the smell than just putting the orange in the pot; you can also zest first!)
1 apple- cut into chunks
1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Clove (whole)
1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 Cinnamon Sticks
**measurements below are for a 3 quart pot.
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