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<\/ins><\/center>1.\u00a0For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc<\/strong>. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1\/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Potpourri which has lost its scent<\/strong>\u00a0can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0use as an air freshener<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Add a few drops essential oil<\/strong>\u00a0to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.<\/p>\n

<\/center>5.\u00a0To enjoy a scented candle<\/strong>, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the candle bums.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0To dispel household cooking odors<\/strong>, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches<\/strong><\/a>, mix 1 part Cinnamon, Sage and Basil oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Ease headache pain<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0by rubbing a drop of Rosemary or Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0To blend your own massage oil<\/strong>, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Sweet Almond or other skin- nourishing vegetable oil.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda<\/strong>, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then\u00a0sprinkle over the carpets on your home<\/a>. Let set for an hour or more, then vacuum.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0To make a natural flea collar<\/strong><\/a>, saturate a short piece of cord or softn rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal\u2019s neck.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Shoes can be freshened<\/strong>\u00a0by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete\u2019s foot? Tea Tree is great!<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil<\/strong>\u00a0on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with pet odors.<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers<\/strong>, place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0Are mice a problem?<\/strong>\u00a0Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.<\/p>\n

16.\u00a0The bathroom is easily scented<\/strong>\u00a0by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.<\/p>\n

17.\u00a0Apply true Lavender oil or Tea Tree oil<\/strong>\u00a0directly to\u00a0cuts, scrapes or scratches<\/a>. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.<\/p>\n

18.\u00a0Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects<\/strong>\u00a0when scented with essential oils. Use soaps which contain pure essential oils.<\/p>\n

19.\u00a0Homemade sachets are more fragrant<\/strong>\u00a0when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.<\/p>\n

20.\u00a0An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring<\/strong>\u00a0or light bulb will not only\u00a0fill the room with a wonderful fragrance<\/a>, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don\u2019t put essential oil in the socket.)<\/p>\n

21.\u00a0A few drops of your favorite oil or blend<\/strong>\u00a0in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.<\/p>\n

22.\u00a0Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years<\/strong>. Use a drop or two on the fingertips before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.<\/p>\n

23.\u00a0Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes<\/strong>.\u00a0Create your own personal essence<\/a>! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age for two weeks before using.<\/p>\n

24.\u00a0To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests<\/strong><\/a>, drop a few drops of Citronella oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.<\/p>\n

25.\u00a0One drop of Lemon essential oil applied<\/strong>\u00a0directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination<\/a>. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.<\/p>\n

26.\u00a0Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory<\/strong>. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.<\/p>\n

27.\u00a0Selling your home?<\/strong>\u00a0Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the essential oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood.\u00a0 Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.<\/p>\n

28.\u00a0Add essential oils to paper mache<\/strong>. The result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.<\/p>\n

29.\u00a0Infuse bookmarks and stationery<\/strong>\u00a0with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters.<\/p>\n

30.\u00a0Nock pillows, padded and decorative hangers<\/strong>\u00a0make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.<\/p>\n

31.\u00a0Overindulge last night?<\/strong>\u00a0Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon\u00a0help soften the effects of a hangover<\/a>. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.<\/p>\n

32.\u00a0Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh<\/strong>\u00a0all\u00a0make wonderful firewood oil<\/a>. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire.<\/p>\n

33. How to Detox Your Home. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.<\/p>\n

34.\u00a0Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils<\/strong>\u00a0such as Chamomile, Lavender or Neroli on your pillow\u00a0before retiring for restful sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n

35.\u00a0When moving into a new home<\/strong>, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.<\/p>\n

36.\u00a0Ideal scents for the bedroom are<\/strong>\u00a0Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.<\/p>\n

37.\u00a0One drop of Lemon essential oil<\/strong>\u00a0on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.<\/p>\n

38.\u00a0When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven<\/strong>, add 1 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.<\/p>\n

39.\u00a0For bums or scalds<\/strong>, drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area.<\/p>\n

40.\u00a0Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1\/2 glass of water<\/strong>, sip slowly to\u00a0aid digestion and relieve upset stomach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

41.\u00a0Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil<\/strong>\u00a0on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to\u00a0relieve teething pain in children<\/a>.<\/p>\n

42. Six to eight drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.<\/p>\n

43.\u00a0Add 1 drop Geranium oil<\/strong>\u00a0to your facial moisturizer to\u00a0bring out a radiant glow in your skin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

44.\u00a0Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush<\/strong>\u00a0before brushing to\u00a0promote growth and thickness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

45.\u00a0When the flu is going around<\/strong>\u00a0add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.<\/p>\n

46.\u00a0To bring fever down<\/strong>, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.<\/p>\n

47.\u00a0The blend of Lavender and Grapefruit oil i<\/strong>s good for the office. Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.<\/p>\n

48.\u00a0A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot<\/strong>\u00a0alleviates anxiety and depression<\/a>. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.<\/p>\n

49.\u00a0A wonderful massage blend for babies<\/strong>\u00a0is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.<\/p>\n

50.\u00a0One drop Peppermint oil<\/strong>\u00a0diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck\u00a0helps to relieve headaches.<\/a><\/p>\n

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