Holiday Blessings to you and your family!
No matter what holidays you celebrate, or whether you do not celebrate anything at all - have fun while doing it. We all have the free will and the ability to choose what we practice. May this holiday season be joyous and spent the way you would like it to be spent.
It seems as if the weather spirits are choosing to keep the beginning half of December fairly mild with no harsh cold fronts as of yet. I'm excited and enjoying the weather! Get outside, enjoy yourself with your family and the ones you hold dear!
When I find myself stuck inside, one of my favorite things about being indoors is the exciting smell of cinnamon around the holidays. Cinnamon brings a strong masculine smell that creates strong boundaries so we don't overextend ourselves (which a lot of people tend to do during the holidays because there is a theme about pleasing other people that at times it can leave us depleted). Bringing a cinnamon broom into your house, or putting cinnamon essential oil in the diffuser can certainly help remind you to take care of yourself.
Peppermint is also a favorite of mine regardless of the season. Since I have so many food allergies it can be a challenge for me to find food I can eat at holiday parties or gatherings. At times when I am feeling down or feel that a pick me up is in order, I love making gluten free and dairy free peppermint/spearmint brownies. I grab a gluten free brownie mix from the store, replace the milk with chocolate soy, and add 2-4 drops of peppermint and spearmint essential oil to the recipe. I like to top with crushed almonds or walnuts and it’s a treat that I can happily enjoy while at holiday parties. I tend to bring my own so I don’t have to worry about not having anything to eat. Peppermint and Spearmint bring a wonderful and uplifting spirit that can brighten even the darkest of days. For more delicious recipes involving essential oils, visit the doterra blog site.
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