Fill your diffuser with Vanilla & Christmas Spirit and grab a mug of Peppermint cocoa because it's time to get festive! No matter what holiday (if any!) you celebrate this time of year, these fun and festive recipes, DIYs and diffuser blends are certain to create a cozy, welcoming winter home. Doing some gifting? We also have some great wellness-focused and handmade gift ideas for you too!
FUN & FESTIVE DIYS
Under The Mistletoe Breath Spray
This little bottle will be your mistletoe BFF!! Perfect to pack in your purse, backpack or even stash in your car, this simple breath spray will have your breath feeling fresh whenever you need it!
10mL glass spray bottle
3 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
2 drops Spearmint Vitality essential oil
1 tsp Thieves Mouthwash, optional
Filtered water
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well. Spritz into your mouth as desired!
Candy Cane Lip Scrub
This simple lip scrub is perfect for all your mistletoe moments this season!
5 drops Peppermint essential oil
5 drops Vanilla oleoresin
1/4 Cup White Sugar
1/4 Cup Coconut Oil*
Combine essential oils and coconut oil, then add in sugar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel. Store in a glass jar!
To make this extra special and creamy, whip the coconut oil in a stand mixer or handheld mixer until it is fluffy!
Winter Nights Holiday Body Scrub
If the North pole had a signature scent, this would be it! This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy winter scent is perfect for the season. Make it for yourself or package it up with a cute ribbon and gift it to a friend!
1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
3/4 cup organic cane sugar
15 drops Winter Nights (or Northern Lights Black Spruce) essential oil blend
10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
Mix Winter Nights & Vanilla with fractionated coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined.
To use, massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with Young Living's Winter Nights Hand and Body Lotion.
Peppermint Latte Coffee Scrub
This simple DIY is always a crowd pleaser and is great for winter hands, especially when followed with the Very Vanillamint Body Butter.
1 cup organic ground coffee
1 cup cane sugar
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
10 drops Peppermint essential oil
10 drops Vanilla Oleoresin (or EOs of choice - Cardamom, Thieves, etc.)
Small glass jar(s)
Mix coffee grounds and sugar together, then add melted coconut oil and essential oils. Mix well and place in a glass jar. Top with burlap and tie with twine and a sprig of fresh rosemary for a festive gift!
Vanillamint Body Butter
There really is no substitute for the Very Vanillamint Set from Young Living, but if you missed out, then this DIY is your next best bet!
8-12 ounce glass container glass container
1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil
1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
1/2 cup organic jojoba oil
5 drops Spearmint essential oil
10 drops Peppermint essential oil
15 drops Vanilla essential oil
Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then the essential oils, mixing as you add. Whip for about five minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become!
Easy DIY Bath Bombs
If you missed out on the new Sweet Maple and KidScents Bath Bombs or want to DIY-it for a custom scent, this recipe is for you!
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
2 Tbsp epsom salt
3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
20-30 drops essential oil(s) of choice*
1 tsp water or more if necessary
Silicone molds or large ice cream scoop
In a large bowl combine baking soda, citric acid, and epsom salts. Stir well. In a smaller bowl combine coconut oil and essential oil. Slowly whisk wet ingredients into dry. It should reach a crumbly consistency.
Your mixture is ready when you can mold it into a shape and it sticks without coming apart. If it is too crumbly, add in water, 1 tsp at a time. Mixture should be dry but able to hold a shape. To shape your bath bombs either pack them into your molds or a large ice cream scoop. Leave in the molds overnight, then remove carefully and place on a baking sheet to dry.
Oil pairing ideas: Peppermint + Vanilla, Lavender + Peppermint, Lavender + Vanilla, Eucalyptus + Lemon, Believe + Vanilla, Gratitude + Tangerine
COZY HOLIDAY HOME
Winter Wonderland Thieves Cleaner
Are you ready for the easiest DIY that will fill your whole home with the scents of the season?! Say hello to this festive Thieves Household Cleaner recipe! All you need is Thieves Household Cleaner and either a bottle of Christmas Spirit or Winter Nights. This also makes the cutest gift. 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.
Click here to download these holiday Thieves Cleaner labels!
DIY Room Sprays
This simple DIY will make your home feel cozy and makes a lovely 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.
DIY Chai Spice & Candy Cane Forest Hand Soaps
We can't get enough of creating custom hand soap scents. 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 - Chai Spice is lovely for the Thanksgiving season and Candy Cane Forest is wonderful for winter or holidays!
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 fresh 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! We recommend 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! We love 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
This is one of our favorite things to do every year. 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!
FESTIVE DIFFUSER BLENDS
Popular Winter Candle Dupes
It's not just visible decorations that evoke warm, welcoming winter feelings, it's the scents as well - cinnamon, spruce, orange, and spice. We ditched the toxic candles for oils years ago, so here are our top 10 candle-inspired favorites!
Mulled Cider: 4 Christmas Spirit + 2 Grapefruit + 2 Clove + 3 Bergamot
Fresh Balsam: 4 Idaho Balsam Fir + 3 Cedarwood + 2 Eucalyptus
Frosted Cranberry: 4 Cinnamon Bark + 4 Stress Away + 3 Ylang Ylang
Twisted Peppermint: 4 Peppermint + 3 Idaho Balsam Fir + 3 Vanilla
Marshmallow Fireside: 4 Stress Away + 2 Clove + 2 Nutmeg + 2 Lemon + 2 Peppermint
Tree Farm: 3 Northern Lights Black Spruce + 4 Idaho Blue Spruce + 2 Pine + 3 Bergamot
Tis the Season: 4 Frankincense + 3 Cinnamon Bark + 3 Orange
Candy Apple Fruitcake: 4 Christmas Spirit + 3 Orange + 2 Peppermint + 3 Vanilla
Diffuser Blends for Gatherings
It's the season of gatherings and get togethers, so fill your diffusers with any of these blends to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests!
Warm Welcome: 2 drops each Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Orange, Clove, Cinnamon Bark
Powder Room: 5 drops Bergamot + 2 drops Orange + 2 drops Nutmeg + 1 drop Clove
Fireside Chats: 4 drops Ylang Ylang + 4 drops Vetiver + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
Around the Table: 4 drops Joy + 4 drops Orange + 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
Grandma's Kitchen: 4 drops Christmas Spirit + 4 drops Lemon + 2 drops Stress Away
Goodbye Hug: 4 drops Lavender + 4 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce + 2 drops Orange
Holiday Movie Diffuser Blends
Colder weather and cozy homes are the perfect thing for curling up by the fire with your favorite movie. Try one of these holiday movie inspired blends!
Elf: 4 drops each Vanilla, Orange, Peppermint
It's a Wonderful Life: 4 drops Frankincense, 6 drops Joy
Miracle on 34th Street: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Orange, 3 drops Vanilla
The Polar Express: 4 drops each Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon
Charlie Brown Christmas: 2 drops Wintergreen, 4 drops Cinnamon Bark, 3 drops Vanilla, 3 drops Orange
Christmas Vacation: 4 drops each Stress Away, Peppermint, Vanilla
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: 4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Spearmint, 5 drops Vanilla
Home Alone: 3 drops each Clove, Vanilla, Cardamom, Orange
Love Actually: 4 drops each Joy, Bergamot, Orange
The Holiday: 6 drops Christmas Spirit, 4 drops Vanilla
The Family Stone: 4 drops each Frankincense, Peppermint, Vanilla
ROLLER BLENDS FOR A WONDERFUL WINTER
How about a few happiest holiday rollerball recipes?! Make these for yourself and make a few for some friends. Take a minute to make up some rollerballs so that you have them on hand when you need them! All recipes are for a 10mL roller bottle. Add essential oils and top with a carrier oil! Option to up the drops of oil for a stronger scent.
Gather Roller (A great perfume for gatherings + sharing with friends.): 10 drops Lavender, 8 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 7 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark
All is Calm Roller (Great for a peaceful night of sleep! Roll onto temples & wrists.): 10 drops each Lavender, Vanilla, Valor
Joy to the World Roller (Wear this as perfume on your neck or wrists to combat the hustle & bustle of the season.): 10 drops each Joy, Tangerine, White Angelica, 5 drops Vanilla
Do You Believe Roller (A lovely, festive perfume blend that supports all the emotions this time of year can bring.): 15 drops Believe, 10 drops each Idaho Grand Fir, Lavender, Tangerine.
Winter Wellness Roller (Stay well this holiday season, roll this on spines and bottoms of feet daily.): 15 drops each Thieves, Lemon, Frankincense, 10 drops Oregano or ImmuPower
Planes, Trains & Automobiles Roller (This roller is your best friend if the motion of travel makes your belly dance!): 15 drops each Peppermint, Spearmint, Eucalyptus Radiata.
Easy on the Eggnog Roller (Upset tummies from too much sugar around the holidays? Roll this one right on around the belly button!): 15 drops each DiGize, Peppermint, Lemon
Son of a Nutcracker Roller (Too much wine at the holiday party last night? Roll this on your temples and back of neck!): 15 drops M-Grain, 10 drops each Peppermint, Panway, 1 dropperful CBD Drops.
Click here to download these cute holiday roller labels!
FESTIVE FOOD & DRINK
Whether you are hosting family and friends, having a night at home with your family or just want a little something fun and festive in yoru day, try out these delicious food and drink recipes!
Peppermint Brownies
This might be the simplest essential oil recipe ever... Just add 4-5 drops of Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil to your mix (or from scratch recipe!) after you add the wet ingredients and bake as directed. Once cooled - use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to create fun shapes. Optional to top with a layer of chocolate frosting (with or without a few drops of Peppermint Vitality) or powdered sugar. These are fun to make for parties, neighbors or just because!
Peppermint Mocha
2 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso
2 cups milk of your choice
¼ cup cacao powder (you can also use 2T cocoa powder + 3 oz dark chocolate chopped)
4 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
3-4 drops Peppermint Vitality
Pour milk into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk in the cacao powder (or whatever chocolate you're using) and the maple syrup. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, whisking as needed until smooth.
Remove from the heat and when slightly cooled add 2 drops of Peppermint Vitality (the flavor is bold, so start with 2 drops and add more if you want!) Place the peppermint cocoa mixture and the coffee in a Vitamix or other high-powered blender (or use a handheld frother), and blend on medium speed for 30 seconds until frothy. Divide into 4 mugs, top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or both!
Eggnog Chai
Chai Tea Bag & water to prepare it
½ cup eggnog
1 drop Nutmeg Vitality
1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
Ground Cinnamon
Prepare Chai Tea according to directions. Heat eggnog on the stove or in the microwave until it's hot to your liking. Once the tea is prepared the eggnog is heated, combine in a mug and let cool slightly, then add a drop of Nutmeg Vitality. Use a hand-held frother, blender or electric milk frother to combine.
This serves one, so you can double or triple if you need to, top with a sprinkle of Ground Cinnamon and enjoy! You could easily make this with coffee and can add sweetener to taste like honey or maple syrup if you want.
Homemade Hot Cocoa
'Tis the season for Jack Frost nipping at your nose! Wind down and warm up with your favorite mug brimming with homemade hot chocolate. You can add any Vitality oil to your recipe, but these three are our favorites - Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa, Lavender Hot Cocoa, and Peppermint Hot Cocoa! Or whip up some Mexican Hot Cocoa for a festive twist!
Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa
4 cups milk of your choice
8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
1 drop Nutmeg Vitality essential oil
1 drop Clove Vitality essential oil
Lavender Hot Cocoa
4 cups milk of choice
8 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tsp honey, or more to taste
4 drops Lavender Vitality essential oil
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
4 cups milk of your choice
8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tsp honey, or more to taste
2 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
Champurrado Mexican Hot Cocoa
4 cups milk of your choice
½ cup honey or agave
2 Mexican chocolate tablets
¾ cups masa harina (corn flour)
2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
2 drops Orange Vitality essential oil
For all recipes: Heat all ingredients, except the oils, in a pot over the stove, until just hot. Don't boil. Remove from heat, add the essential oils and stir to combine. Serve in your most festive mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, a candy cane, or all of the above!!
Holiday Mocktails
If you're having a party this season, these mocktail recipes are sure to impress! Family and guests will be so smitten with their look and taste that they won't even miss the alcohol!
NingXia Red Rosemary Mule
2 ounces NingXia Red
6 ounces ginger beer
1 drop Rosemary Vitality
Rosemary sprig
Pour all ingredients into a copper mug full of crushed ice. Stir well to mix and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
Holiday Mary
Lemon wedges
Sea salt
6 ounces tomato juice
1 drop Black Pepper Vitality
Toothpick swirl of Lime Vitality
Toothpick swirl of Celery Seed Vitality
Toothpick swirl of Lemon Vitality
1 drop hot sauce
Celery stick (optional)
The toothpick method allows you to get a more subtle flavor with the Vitality oils. Simply dip a toothpick in the oil and swirl through your ingredients. Salt the rim of a highball or old-fashioned glass. Fill with ice and set aside.Squeeze a lemon wedge into a shaker and drop it in. Add tomato juice, Vitality oils, a dash of hot sauce to taste, and ice to the shaker. Shake gently to mix. Strain into prepared glass and garnish with celery or your favorite Bloody Mary toppings.
Cranberry Mojito
Mint leaves
1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice
1 drop Peppermint Vitality
1 drop Lime Vitality
Splash of cranberry juice
1 can NingXia Zyng
Fresh cranberries
Lime wedges
In a tall, sturdy glass, place a few mint leaves, the sweetener, a squeeze of lime, Peppermint Vitality, and Lime Vitality. Use a muddler to crush the leaves & combine the flavors. Add ice to the glass. Pour a splash of cranberry juice and stir.
Fill glass to the top with NingXia Zyng. Garnish with cranberries, more mint leaves, and a lime wedge.
NingXia Red Punch
1 bottle NingXia Red
4 cups apple cider
2 cups pomegranate juice
¼ cup honey or simple syrup
Sliced apples
Pomegranate seeds
Cinnamon sticks
In a punch bowl, pour NingXia Red, apple cider, pomegranate juice, and honey. Add fruit and cinnamon sticks. Mix well. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. The longer the fruit soaks in the liquid, the more the flavors will combine.
Serve in short glasses garnished with more apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and cinnamon stick stirrers.
Spiced Cinnamon Cider
A steaming mug of cider is the perfect remedy to cold, wintry days. Serve it after a day of sledding or an evening of caroling to warm up guests from the inside out.
8 cups apple juice or cider
4 cups orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
9 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality
6 drops Cardamom Vitality
4 drops Clove Vitality
4 drops Nutmeg Vitality
3 drops Citrus Fresh Vitality
Sliced oranges
Cinnamon sticks
Add all ingredients to a large pot and stir to combine. Heat until simmering. Simmer for 30 minutes. Serve warm in a mug. Garnish with sliced oranges and cinnamon sticks.
HOLIDAY GIFTING
Our favorite gift ideas for everyone on the nice list! These also make great stocking stuffers or small gifts for neighbors, teachers, hosts, etc.
Pro Tip: Buy a 3 pack of foaming hand soap, the Under the Mistletoe Lip Balm Set, or the Sweet Maple Bath Bomb set to save money and time! Three gifts in one when you separate the sets!
Lime Vitality + Cocktail Shaker
Lavender Essential Oil + Eyelash Curler
Peppermint Vitality + Coffee Mug +/- Homemade Powdered Cocoa Mix
Gentle Baby + Swaddle Blanket
Purification Essential Oil Blend + Wool Dryer Balls
Cinnamon Bark + Festive Tea Towel
Thieves Essential Oil Blend +Loose Leaf Tea
Rosemary Vitality + Olive Oil +/- Measuring Cups or Spoons
Lemon Vitality + Glass Water Bottle
Peppermint Essential Oil + Cork Yoga Mat
Stress Away Roll-on + Good Book or Movie
Joy Essential Oil Blend + Diffuser Jewelry
Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend + Ornament
Winter Nights or Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap + Fresh Rosemary plant
Sweet Maple Bath Bomb + Cozy Socks or Slippers +/- Lip Balm
Lip Balm + Beanie or Headband
We hope you enjoy these Holiday Recipes. May your days be merry and bright!!
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas and recipes! I'm going to make the thieves all purpose cleaner. Is there a certain size sticker label you use for these?