Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Hi April, Wouldn't an " Avon Lady " or " Fuller Brush " carrying case work where the bag is hard sided with a square top that folds out generously? What do pharmaceutical salesmen use to protect their wares? Miriam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Hi Everyone! I'm new to the list and would like to introduce myself. My name is April Morelli and I live in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. Our town is famous for dinosaurs--when you visit, they are everywhere--pictured on the side of walls, murals, statues, and the biggest Paleontology museum in the World--the Tyrell Museum. I was happy when Tracy invited me to join the list. I currently have taken a brief seminar on aromatherapy, and have about 20 books on aromatherapy. I love to read!! My interest first arose when I learned about the therapeutic benefits. My mother has CFS and Fibromyalgia. The mainstread medical community sure hasn't helped much, so I do as much research into the " alternative " or " complementary " medicine. I've really enjoyed the informations shared on this list so far. Thanks! When I started getting used to creating blends, I found I enjoyed it so much, and when I give friends and family face and neck/shoulder massages, they all rave about how it helps. It relaxes me to do it! I have been thinking seriously, then, of taking a course to be a professional. Now it's just a matter of finding a course somewhere close that I can take with limited funds (perhaps it will be a while!) . Here's my request: I am trying to figure out a carrying case for my essential oils, of which I have quite a bit, of all the different sizes, plus bigger bottles of the carrier oils. I was using a tool box but am frustrated at how it keeps moving around. Some have suggested foams inserts with holes cut out, which sounds like a good idea. Does anyone have any suggestions for where to obtain a box with different layers for the oils and inserts that still has a handle? I look forward to your suggestions. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 In a message dated 11/11/1999 12:14:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, mmelec writes: << bit, of all the different sizes, plus bigger bottles of the carrier oils. I was using a tool box but am frustrated at how it keeps moving around. Some have suggested foams inserts with holes cut out, which sounds like a good idea. Does anyone have any suggestions for where to obtain a box with different layers for the oils and inserts that still has a handle? >> Fishing tackle boxes, sewing/thread boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Hi Miriam, Gosh, this is a great idea. I've been using a small square lunch container/cooler that holds about 2 dz 5 ml bottles upright. Just for seeing clients and what not it's been fine but I hadn't figured out anything better that could hold all of my supplies. This is wonderful! Thank you. Can't wait to hear other folks suggestions! Wishing you well in all ways, Lynn CofWyoming [CofWyoming] Wednesday, November 10, 1999 9:24 PM Re: Intro/EO Carrying Case CofWyoming Hi April, Wouldn't an " Avon Lady " or " Fuller Brush " carrying case work where the bag is hard sided with a square top that folds out generously? What do pharmaceutical salesmen use to protect their wares? Miriam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 >Here's my request: I am trying to figure out a carrying case for my >essential oils, of which I have quite a bit, of all the different sizes, >plus bigger bottles of the carrier oils. I was using a tool box but am >frustrated at how it keeps moving around. Some have suggested foams >inserts with holes cut out, which sounds like a good idea. Does anyone >have any suggestions for where to obtain a box with different layers for >the oils and inserts that still has a handle? I look forward to your >suggestions. Thanks ! One of the things I use in my first aid kit with great success is a " roll " of little pill bottles which I have taped together with sticky bandage, leaving a little bandage on each side of the container stuck to more sticky bandage so that I can roll the whole thing up - that way I can write on the sticky bandage, but keep all my little bits together - I keep the pills alphabetically according to generic name. This would also have the effect that you could " date " each bottle of essential oil as you purchase it, and simply add the new oils at the end, also dated. (Of course, that would defeat the alphabetical storing, but one can't have everything) I suppose the same principle would work with a band of " waistband " elastic, sewn in the appropriate place, and it would have the advantage of being washable, and of being able to replace the bottles of oil rather than snipping off the finished bottles. An idea that my aunt uses for her sewing stuff is to attach the bottles to a long of wood by the lid. (Contact adhesive should work for eos, although my aunt has hers tacked up to a bookshelf above her sewing machine). Then one merely has to replace the bottle under the lid when it is complete. The backs of two kitchen chairs can be used to suspend this strip of wood at a convenient height for working when one is seated. Blessed Be. Moira de Swardt Using all God's resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 In a message dated 11/11/99 5:15:01 AM !!!First Boot!!!, mmelec writes: << Here's my request: I am trying to figure out a carrying case for my essential oils, of which I have quite a bit, of all the different sizes, plus bigger bottles of the carrier oils. I was using a tool box but am frustrated at how it keeps moving around. >> April, One thought I had is an accounting audit bag (also called a catalog case) that can be purchased from office supply houses. Basically think of an eight inch deep hard side suitcase that opens from the top (where the handle is) instead of the side. You can then buy blocks of foam, that are the right size (we have a manufacturer nearby who will professionally cut to fit if standard sizes won't do) and cut slits in them with a matte knife and stick the bottles of oils in the slits. You could use a thicker piece of foam on the bottom for the carrier oils and a couple of layers of shallower pieces on top of those for the EOs. This method would keep all the oils in an upright position (as long as you didn't turn the case on its side) and the foam would insulate the oils from temperature extremes and jarring. The biggest drawback I see would be packing and unpacking - getting the various layers in and out of the bag. In the same tone, how and where do others store their EOs and fixed oils at home? Right now mine are sitting in a shoe box in the floor of my walk in closet - the darkest and most insulated place in the house. It is always cool there as it is in the center of the house and has no windows. Gently, Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Good morning April, I went over to Target in their plastic section and purchased two colored boxes with latching lids. 8 " high, 6 1/2 " wide and 11 3/4 " long. Two handles flip up or down. Four of the plastic square trays - 'miniature laundry baskets' 2 " deep, 5 " wide, 6 1/2 " long - fit two on bottom & stack two on top. Fifteen bottles (15ml or 5ml) fit in each tray. There is approximately 2 " at the top for your little extras - papers, appointment book [small], receipt book, etc. For the taller stuff I just set into another of the boxes. To make this easier still I make a label of each oil when I receive it and put it on the cap so I can read it without handling it. I place clear fingernail polish over the label to protect it. Since I have " TOO " many oils, [NOT] LOL, I try to organize them in the little inner baskets according to how often I use them, group together the ones I use in certain therapies, etc. Another neat thing about these boxes - If for some reason they flip over, (when closed) the bottles in side may fall over a bit but stay in their own little baskets. My cats are very curious about my oils. Angel tried to get in the box with the oils and it turned over. All I had to do was straighten the bottles a little. Tackle boxes are nice but they are not really suited to the oils unless you have it packed full and then use packing material to secure stablilze the bottles inside. this takes up space and time when getting to the oils and packing them up. My table travels and it helps to have the oils accessible and easily handled. So far I have 3 of these little boxes. I have sold beads for years and organization in a must. My husband says I am box happy. My boxes are purple and blue. Hope this helps you O-siy-o Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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