Dear Maven - Oil Adapter?

Please help! I'm LOVING all of the new Home Fragrance Oils - especially the Scent Blend Duos! But why do I have to have an Oil Adapter? What happens if I just put the oils directly on my current Scent Pod® Warmer?

  

Oooh! Pouring oil directly on the Pod Warmer is not advised. Why, you ask? Well, let me give you a quick Pod Warmer anatomy lesson: The electrical components are housed below the warming plate. The plate is NOT sealed, so the oil will leak into the unit. This will not only damage the unit, but will also cause danger of electrical shock! We never want to risk severe injury and/or property damage, and pouring Home Fragrance Oil directly onto your Pod Warmer could easily do just that.

The adapter is not only a safe bet, but is of course trés chic and such a great value! Available in three oh-so-neutral colors to suit your favorite Pod Warmer designs, this little wonder is a must-buy for any Scent Blend Duo Diva. Happy blending!

  

Oils Just Want to Have Fun,

Maven

 

 

Lee Ann Womack: My Favorite Escape (from People Magazine

"The one place you can go where no one can get to you is the bathroom." Womack's nightly ritual also means unwinding with her favorite bubbles (Estée Lauder Beautiful bath gel), Gold Canyon candles and a little TV (there's a set near the tub) for the news and weather. "Even a quick bath relaxes me," she says. "But if I have time, I'll stay in and just keep refilling the hot water. It feels so good!"

Full Article here: http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20264202,00.html

April’s a great month for spring cleaning and with Earth Day on April 22, it’s also a great time to clean green! Gold Canyon’s Homeology^®, a line of plant-based biodegradable cleaning products, is friendly on the environment and little noses too!

Have a crawler at home and need the floors to stay clean daily? Save yourself from having to do heavy duty mopping every day by simply spraying a little Homeology Floor on the floors and running a flat head micro-fiber mop over them to quickly clean up daily dirt and dust. No rinsing required! The fresh smell of lavender eucalyptus sweet orange won’t overpower your home and will be gentle on baby’s nose too.

Speaking of your little one, how about that stinky diaper pail in the nursery? Freshen it up with a little Homeology Mandarin Eucalyptus Clove Cleanse. First, take out the trash, then sprinkle the Cleanse (about 3 shakes) in the base of the pail. Use a damp washcloth to wipe it clean and in minutes you’ll have a sweeter smelling room—at least until the next full diaper pail.

Create Aroma for your House

Scents take an important place in our perception of outward things. Often they are associated with some events and feelings. Childhood and mother have their own scents



House-plants will help you to create a unique scent of your house.
It’s just important to choose aromatic plants for each room correctly, as scents affect health and create mood. Some calm down us, others, to the contrary, hearten us. Meet aromatic plants, their amazing qualities and find your own one, dear and unforgettable.

Scent from childhood
The most popular aromatic plant, known to us since childhood, is Pelargonium odoratis (apple geranium). For a long time it was placed in bedrooms to improve sleep. All kinds of this plant have absolutely different scents: roundhead and redolent Pelargonium smell like rose, crisped one smells like lemon, nectarean has a smell of nutmeg, pannose one smells like mint.

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Aromatherapy - Mental Clarity and Concentration

Aromatherapy Scents for Mental Clarity and Concentration:
• Bergamot: Fresh scent with a mix of citrus and floral notes
• Peppermint: Strong minty smell.
• Grapefruit: Citrusy and fresh with a slight hint of bitter.
• Lemon: Light, citrus scent.
• Basil: Sweet with a slightly medicinal smell.

Scents - Orange

Scent of orange: It has a perky, lively, and distinctively orange scent. The related tangerine is brighter and sweeter, while petitgrain is harsher, sharper, and considerably more herby or “green.”

Therapeutic properties of orange: Sedative; relieves muscle spasms, cramping, and indigestion

Uses for orange: Orange’s greatest claim to aromatherapy fame is its ability to affect moods and to lower high blood pressure. In fact, just sniffing it lowers blood pressure a couple points. It is also a good adjunct treatment for irregular heartbeat. Research at International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc., in New Jersey found that orange also reduces anxiety. You don’t even need to buy the essential oil; simply peel an orange and inhale its aroma.

Scent - Lilacs

LILAC: Helps recall past lives, draws good spirits, helps decision making, improves memory.
Love and purification. The scent of fresh lilac flowers was once thought to drive away ghosts!
Aroma therapy benefits: Purifying, soothing, calming, centering, sensual.

Aromatherapy Scents for Sleep Difficulty

Aromatherapy Scents for Sleep Difficulty:

• Chamomile: Sweet and fruity.
• Lavender: Fresh sweet and floral scent.
• Patchouli: Pungent and rich woody smell.
• Lemon Balm: Citrusy and fresh.
• Neroli: Exotic blend of citrus, floral, and sweet notes.
• Sandalwood: Rich and sweet with a mixture of woody and floral notes.
• Ylang-Ylang: A mixture of floral, sweet, and fruity notes.

Scent - Lemon

Well being, refreshing, optimistic, fearless and strengthening

It has disinfectant as well as bleaching qualities. Along with that, it also serves as an energizer. The oil is extracted from the rind and juice of lemon and has a rich, fruity and warm scent.

New Feature - Scents

To go with the posts on Colour, I am going to be posting about Scents.  I will try to post scents that match the color, but this is easier said than done.

Peppermint Essential Oil

It serves as an energizer and can be used to treat muscle aches, fatigue, pain, gas, sore throat, digestive problems, stomach ulcers and nausea. The oil is extracted from leaves of peppermint plant and has a minty scent.

How to use: Inhalation, from the bottle, or put a couple of drops on a cotton ball in the car to keep you alert; in the bath, 2-3 drops (no more due to skin irritation). Peppermint blends well with lavender and eucalyptus.

Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy, especially the first 3 months. Do not use with other homeopathic medicines.