November is one of my least favourite months, followed closely by February. In October the fall colours are amazing, but by November there is just a soggy mess of wet brown leaves.

By December, Christmas lights and decorations are starting to appear to brighten everything up. I love Christmas, with the smell of the Christmas tree and the twinkling lights, presents under the tree and the grandchildren getting excited and trying to coax you into opening a present. I use our Jolly Holiday blend or some tree essential oils such as Black Spruce to add to the atmosphere. If you do not have a diffuser, you can put a pot of water on the stove with some drops of essential oil in it. That’s what I used to do before I got my diffusers.

I do not know about you, but I have struggled with stocking stuffers over the years. As my grandchildren are getting older, this year I am making use of some of our ready to use products for their stockings. The OTR’s (On The Run) come in a 10ml rollon. They fit nicely in your pocket or purse and as the essential oil is already mixed with carrier oil, they can go straight on the skin. The 30ml Personal Massage Rollers (PMR’s) are made in the same way as the OTR’s and are ready to use, the value being that as they are larger they are great for massaging into those sore aching shoulder muscles. The 7ml AromaVeils are a line of natural perfume, created for people who are sensitive to chemicals. They come in 6 different varieties so there is a scent for every taste.

Barb