14 Christmas & Wintertime Essential Oil Diffuser Blends #AskWardee 101

It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas… everywhere you go!

Trouble is, those air fresheners and conventional candles made from paraffin fill our air with toxic chemicals that are as dangerous as second-hand smoke… and some compounds that are identified as carcinogens!

To me, one of the most dangerous things they do is release yet more xenoestrogens into our environment. We talked more about the damage xenoestrogens can do here. Basically, they wreak havoc on the hormones of men, women, and children. It’s really, really sad, and I think we should do everything possible to minimize our exposure to these endocrine disruptors.

So… instead of using conventional candles (or air fresheners), fill your house with Christmas cheer using these simple and lovely wintertime essential oil diffuser blends!

In today’s #AskWardee, I’ll share some of my favorite Christmas and wintertime essential oil diffuser blends. Plus, I’ll show you how you can easily make your own recipes without wasting a ton of precious essential oils in the process.

And, I’ll give you a non-toxic alternative to paraffin candles… because you still want candles on your dinner table, right? 😉

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Q: What Can I Use Instead Of Toxic Candles To Make My Home Smell Like Christmas?

Martha T. asked:

I just found out how bad candles and air fresheners are. But, I love how they make my house smell. What can I use instead that’s non-toxic and still smells really good? Thank you!

Martha, I have just the answer for you… essential oil diffuser blends!

Combine a few essential oils in a diffuser and let it distribute the wonderful combination of aromas throughout your house.

Perhaps the most wonderful part of using essential oils this way is that it’s more than just a neutral, safe option to conventional candles… they’re actually good for you!

Because essentials oils powerfully strengthen the immune system; clean and disinfect the home; improve mood, focus, and energy; and many other powerful properties, too!

To answer your question, first I’m going to share my favorite blends with you. Then, I’m going to show you how to easily come up with your own without wasting a ton of precious essential oils experimenting. Plus, because we all still want to use candles, I’ll introduce you to non-toxic candles, too!

Christmas & Wintertime Essential Oil Diffuser Blend Recipes

To use any of these blends in your home, you will need a cool mist essential oil diffuser (here and here). You can read more about essential oil diffuser types here.

This is the diffuser I use and love (pictured), which unfortunately is currently unavailable. It may be available depending on when you read this, so just click here to check.

You’ll find many beautiful cool mist diffusers here on Amazon or here at Rocky Mountain Oils!

You will also need essential oils. My favorite sources are Rocky Mountain Oils and Aroma Foundry. Both are high-quality, therapeutic grade, and affordable.

I gathered these recipes over the last couple years, some making up on the spot and some inspired by internet searches. Feel free to scale up or down depending on how many drops your diffuser recommends. Finally, play around with the amounts to make it smell just how you like it!

Medieval Christmas

• 3 drops orange or tangerine
• 2 drops nutmeg

Spiced Cider

• 2 drop orange
• 2 drops cinnamon bark
• 3 drops ginger

Candy Cane

• 1 drop spearmint
• 1 drop cinnamon bark
• 3 drops peppermint

Chai

• 3 drops cardamom
• 1 drop clove
• 1 drop orange
• 1 drop cinnamon bark

Woodsy

• 2 drops grapefruit
• 1 drop pine or fir
• 1 drop black pepper

Christmas Tree

• 3 drops pine or fir
• 1 drop patchouli
• 1 drop clove

Celebrate Jesus

• 3 drops frankincense
• 3 drops orange
• 1 drop peppermint
• 1 drop patchouli

Vanilla-Mint Mocha

• 2 drops coffee
• 2 drops vanilla
• 1 drops peppermint

Peppermint Mocha

• 3 drops coffee
• 3 drops peppermint

Lindsey’s Favorites

Lindsey also shares her favorite combinations. Thanks, Lindsey!

• 3 drops fir + 3 drops peppermint
• 2 drops cinnamon bark + 2 drops orange + 2 drops clove

Again, if you’re looking for high-quality, affordable essential oils, my favorite sources are: Rocky Mountain Oils and Aroma Foundry.

Ready-To-Go Christmas & Wintertime Essential Oil Blends

I have to admit… even though I love combining my own oils as often as possible… I also love the convenience of ready-made blends. When I’m in a hurry, it can mean I actually get the diffuser running rather than not have time for it.

In case that’s how you are, too, here are my favorite ready-made blends for your consideration… currently 20% off through December 24 with free shipping. 🙂

I love this Christmas Morning Kit from Rocky Mountain Oils that contains Candy Cane, Warm & Cozy, and Evergreen Dream. The Sacred Night Kit contains one blend and two singles all about the Wisemen (think Frankincense and Myrrh!). Finally, my favorite little kit is the Fall Blends Kit containing these two blends: Pumpkin Spice Latte and Peppermint Mocha (so yummy!).

You Might Also Consider… Non-Toxic 100% Beeswax Candles!

I really love candles, too. It’s hard to give them up! Good news — you don’t have to!

Did you know there are non-toxic candles? Yes! They are 100% beeswax — lovely and natural and delicious smelling, mildly sweet like honey!

To help you get started… this Frankincense & Myrrh 100% Beeswax Candle looks scrumptious, here are beeswax tapers in many colors!, plus here are more you can browse, including tea lights, votives, tapers, jars, pillars, and more!

Therefore, between the diffusers and 100% beeswax candles, you’ll have your holiday ambiance covered in a non-toxic, healthy, happy way. <3

Merry Christmas!

How Make Your Own Recipes Without Wasting Essential Oils!

Want to come up with your own blend recipes without wasting a ton of essential oils experimenting? It’s easy! Here are 2 ways to do it, the first of which uses no oils at all in testing.

1. Open the essential oil bottles you’re considering combining. Hold them all together and smell just above the bottles to get an idea of how they all smell together. Don’t put your nose too close and kind of move your nose across so you blend the scents together. Hint: keep the lids lined up in the same order as the jars so they go back on the right jars — or make sure to label the top of each lid with stickers like this!.
2. Put 1 drop of each essential oil you’re considering combining in the same area of a cloth or paper towel. Smell. Keep it handy to bring to your nose often and make use of the essential oils you put on there, therefore, no waste!

Easy-peasy! I can’t wait to hear about the blends you create!

Helpful Links

• More About Xenoestrogens — in the context of meat, but it applies to conventional candles and scents, too!
• Cool mist essential oil diffusers — here and here
• My favorite sources for essential oils — Rocky Mountain Oils and Aroma Foundry
• Christmas Morning Kit from Rocky Mountain Oils — contains Candy Cane, Warm & Cozy, and Evergreen Dream blends
• Sacred Night Kit from Rocky Mountain Oils — contains one blend and two singles all about the Wisemen (think Frankincense and Myrrh!)
• Fall Blends Kit from Rocky Mountain Oils — contains Pumpkin Spice Latte and Peppermint Mocha blends
• Frankincense & Myrrh 100% Beeswax Candle
• 100% Beeswax tapers in many colors!
• 100% Beeswax candles — tea lights, votives, tapers, jars, pillars, and more
• Ultimate Guide To Essential Oil Properties {which oils do what}
• Round labels for the top of essential oil jars
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What are your favorite Christmas and/or wintertime essential oil diffuser blends? Please share in the comments!