Today, Natalie Mechell, first time-contributor and busy mom of two, shares some practical Oily Hacks for mamas. As she puts it, “Because we can always use a little more convenience and a lot more time.” We couldn’t agree more!
These little tricks have made naps and bedtimes go a little smoother, walking out the door before a busy day easier, and dealing with the seasonal-ick not quite so daunting.
So what do I do to make things easier, simpler? Here are a few of my …
Oily Hacks for Mamas
These roll-on oily hacks are easy to make and even easier to apply! Perfect for the busy oily mama.
Immune Support
We use Thieves and Oregano Daily! This helps my family maintain healthy immune systems and protect us during the seasonal yuck we all dread come Back to School days! Here’s how to create a quick and easy immune-supporting rollerball for each of these mama must-have oils:
Thieves
What You Need
- 5 ml or 15 ml bottle of Thieves Vitality
- Fractionated coconut oil
- Roller fitment
What You Do
- Dilute: When our Thieves bottle is about half full, I fill it back up with fractionated coconut oil for dilution. You can play with ratios to find the dilution that is best for your family!
- Top: Click a roller fitment into the top of your bottle.
- Roll: We roll on our spine, bottoms of feet, wrists, and – for us – wherever we can swipe really!
Oregano
What You Need
- 5 ml or 15 ml bottle of Oregano Vitality
- Fractionated coconut oil
- Roller fitment
What You Do
- Dilute: I pump fractionated coconut oil when our Oregano bottle is a little less than half way and then fill to the top. I dilute Oregano more because it can be quite uncomfortable when not diluted properly.
- Top: Install roller fitment.
- Roll: Apply on spine daily.
Sweet Dreams Support
We love lavender! My daughter and I are big fans of this calming oil, especially when comes to our sleep routines. Here’s a quick DIY recipe for my favorite sleep blend, turned into, you guessed it: a convenient roll-on.
What You Need
- 25 drops of Lavender
- 25 drops of Stress Away
- Fractionated coconut oil
- Roller fitment
- Empty oil bottle
- Essential oil funnel
What You Do
- Combine: Use funnel to help you neatly add oils to empty oil bottle. Pro Tip: Use an empty Lavender or Stress Away bottle for the best results.
- Dilute: Fill bottle with fractionated coconut oil.
- Top: Place a roller fitment on top.
- Roll: We roll this on the sides of our neck before naps and bedtime daily! (Daddy uses Lavender and Cedarwood.)
Of course this is what we use for our sleepy times, but you might love Cedarwood, Vetiver, Frankincense, or R.C.
Student Support
I use this tip to encourage my son (who is 3 years old) to not only smell great, but stay focused and tuned in to his fun-filled learning day!
What You Need
- Bottle of KidScents Geneyus
- Fractionated coconut oil
- Roller fitment
What You Do
- Dilute: take an almost full bottle of Geneyus and fill with fractionated coconut oil. I barely dilute.
- Top: Place roller fitment on top.
- Roll: Roll on wrists and sides of neck before heading out the door.
Mama Support
Last but not certainly least, mama has her "perfume" I like to call it. I use a little Joy, Stress Away, and Grapefruit to give me a signature scent that keeps me bright for days.
What You Need
- 7 drops Joy
- 25 drops Stress Away
- 15 drops Grapefruit
- Fractionated coconut oil
- Roller fitment
- Empty oil bottle
- Essential oil funnel
What You Do
- Combine: Add drops to your empty bottle carefully, using your funnel.
- Dilute: Top off with fractionated coconut oil to dilute a little.
- Top: Pop in a roller fitment and voila!
- Roll: Apply wherever you would commercial perfume: neck, wrists, chest, even the back of your knees.
Of course you can change drops to your preference, but I love to smell the Stress Away!
Easy, Right?
These practical tips have helped mornings, naps and bedtimes go a little more smoothly without compromising time with too many steps.
What would you mix in a bottle and keep on hand for daily use?