HOMEMADE ALMOND BUTTER WITH OBTC VIETNAMESE CINNAMON & OBTC SUNFLOWER HONEY | Cook and Prep Time: 30 minutes | Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups raw almonds 3/4 tsp OBTC Pink Himalayan Sea Salt 1 Tbsp neutral oil (like safflower or grapeseed), plus more if necessary 2 Tbsp OBTC Sunflower Honey 1/2 tsp OBTC Vietnamese Cinnamon, plus more to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 325°F and spread almonds out onto a rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until fragrant. Let almonds cool – it’s okay if they’re still a little warm when you grind them, but you don’t want them to be hot. Pour almonds into the bowl of a food processor (metal blade attachment) and process continuously for 2+ minutes or until almonds look dry and mealy....
G I N G E R
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sweet, spicy, & earthy
Ginger essential oil is soothing for nausea and has positive effects on libido. It is also analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic.
VEHICLE FRESHENING SPRAY
Combine 1/2 cup distilled water, 20 drops Ginger Essential Oil, 10 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil, & 10 drops Patchouli Essential Oil in an amber glass spray bottle.
Combat motion sickness & add an earthy aroma to the interior of your vehicle.
BACK TO SCHOOL? GET A BRAIN BOOST Our essential oil combination of the month is the dream team for gearing up for back to school! Recent research is showing that Peppermint can give you a mental boost, while Lemongrass promotes relaxation. READ MORE ⬇︎ Peppermint Essential Oil Studies are showing that Peppermint Essential Oil can help improve memory, reasoning, concept formation, attention span, and problem solving. How? There is a correlation between peppermint and LTP, the mechanism that strengthens and prolongs the duration of signals between neurons in the hippocampus. Researchers are now looking at uses for Peppermint Essential Oil for the treatment of Alzheimer's after observing that inhaling Peppermint Essential Oil can help alleviate some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's...
UP YOUR NIGHTTIME ROUTINE ➜ HAVE A HAPPY TOMORROW IT STARTS WITH HYDRATION... While a glass of wine or a boujee cocktail in the evening is a worthy indulgence, going to bed well-hydrated is a crucial part of elevating your wellness! A pot of hot Peppermint and Lemongrass tea has been one of our favorite ways to hydrate before bed since we opened OBTC over 5 years ago! it is the type of herbal blend that is so fresh and simple you just don't get sick of it! This blend inspired our essential oil combination of the month: Peppermint and Lemongrass Essential Oil Check out this DIY essential oil mouthwash recipe and get ready to feel so fresh before bed! ⬇︎ DIY MOUTHWASH...
ATTN: LAZY DIY-ERS
HOMEMADEÂ CLEANING SPRAY
HERE IS ALL YOU NEED:​1 Cup Water 1/2 Cup Hydrogen Peroxide10 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil10 Drops of Rosemary Essential Oil5 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil
WHY IS THIS BLEND AWESOME?This blend of essential oils is antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and antiallergenic. Also, it smells SO amazing: it is invigorating, with citrus yet herbaceous, and soothing. Homemade essential oil cleaning products make cleaning feel just a little bit more relaxing! 🧽Your home is going to feel and smell so good!
HOPE YOU'RE ALL FEELING HEALTHY & HAPPY! ​
