Are you as obsessed with succulents as I am? I think they are just the cutest things that have entered my home since having children. And I have SUPER cute children...
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Did you know that having plants in your home reduces stress and boost your mood, increases productivity and concentration?
Did you know that essential oils also reduce stress and boost mood, increases productivity and concentration?
Did you know that you can put essential oils ON your plants and that is like quadrupling the effects? Ok that one I made up but still!! Essential oils from plants... ONTO your plants. Genius! Plants are really really amazing for our home. They release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. This not only freshens up the air, but also eliminates harmful toxins. It also helps us sleep and breathe better! Homes now get much less fresh air than they did 20-30 years ago. The products used in homes like cleaning products, hair products, candles, etc., have increased the amount of toxins lingering in the air. Research done by NASA showed that having houseplants can remove up to 87% of toxins in the air. Combine that with a diffuser and it's like living on a mountain top! [Want to really feel like your are living on a mountain surrounded by trees??...diffuse some Northern Lights Black Spruce :) ahhhh-mazing]
Taking care of houseplants and gardening also have wonderful affects on our health. Just seeing green plants indoors can lift spirits and enhance your sense of wellbeing. Studies have shown that taking care of plants reduces stress, anxiety and depression.... right along side therapeutic essential oils.
Last night some friends came over and we got crafty making these adorable pumpkin succulents! After they were complete, we added several drops of essential oil to the moss making them Pumpkin Succulent Diffusers! These are great to place in bathrooms, on stairs, or in any room. It smells incredible, looks adorable and I'm getting all the awesome benefits because nature truly is the most incredible blessing we have and we have to take more advantage of it rather than taking it for granted <3
So go grab yourself a new plant to love, throw your diffuser on, get an adorable succulent and a pumpkin, drop some Thieves oils on it and have like the best.day.ever!! Want to come hang out and make some succulent diffusers? My doors are always open for you friend! Send me a message anytime and we can get together!
xo, Rachael
