Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 What is the best type of diffuser to use? I have small kids in the house so don't want anything that requires a candle. I've had a nebulizer diffuser but have not been real satisfied with it. The motor seems louder than I'd like and the clip that holds the well just broke on me. Unfortunately I am past my " warranty " period on it. Any recommendations? Feel free to email me privately if you'd rather not post a specific supplier to the list. Also wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an oil or blend to use for my 7 year old daughter to help with concentration/staying on task at school. She is really smart but having a little bit of trouble sticking with the task at hand lately. I'd like to try a diffuser blend or maybe a massage oil blend to help with this. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 In a message dated 1/31/04 8:39:08 AM Central Standard Time, plowell writes: > Janet mentioned to me that she uses a very small crock pot. What a great > idea that is! Some water in it and a few drops of EOs. Peggy, i have 3 or 4 of those simmer pots that have the heating unit in the bottom that is raised up in the bottom of the pot. Got them at WalMart in the craft/domestics department. i cna't stand the smell of incense smoke or the burning wick of candles so i put my wax into the simmer pot and add eo's or fragrances. This kind of pot never gets hot enough to burst into flame but is just warm enough to disperse the scent throughout the house. It's wonderful and last so much longer than candles or incense. Just don't put too much scent into the wax or it will be too strong and burn your throat if inhaled continuously. Yours and His, Deonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 I don't have a diffuser either - and my creative juices were going the other day - about the only thing that was going - since I have had a head/chest cold for the last 4 days!!!!! anyway, was trying to figure out what I had on hand that would help fill the house with something that would help me breathe....ok...so I put a pot of water on, take out an empty jar, and put some drops of clove oil -well maybe a couple teaspoons of clove oil, some peppermint, some wintergreen and some lavendar drops ... bring the water to a boil then turned it on low and just let the whole mixture steam.....it was WONDERFUL - it filled the house and I think I really was able to breathe a bit better. I just had to make sure to keep water in the pan! Pam E Web Express - Web Design & Hosting http://www.ewebexpress.com TLC Naturally - Pure Grade Essential Oils at Reasonable Prices! http://www.tlcnaturally.com - jlgrothem Friday, January 30, 2004 9:19 PM diffusers and oil help What is the best type of diffuser to use? I have small kids in the house so don't want anything that requires a candle. I've had a nebulizer diffuser but have not been real satisfied with it. The motor seems louder than I'd like and the clip that holds the well just broke on me. Unfortunately I am past my " warranty " period on it. Any recommendations? Feel free to email me privately if you'd rather not post a specific supplier to the list. Also wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an oil or blend to use for my 7 year old daughter to help with concentration/staying on task at school. She is really smart but having a little bit of trouble sticking with the task at hand lately. I'd like to try a diffuser blend or maybe a massage oil blend to help with this. Jen Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 Janet mentioned to me that she uses a very small crock pot. What a great idea that is! Some water in it and a few drops of EOs. You can find them at garage sales sometimes. I used to have one...like a mini crock pot. Wish I still had it. Peggy www.splendidsoap.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 My very favorite diffuser is one I found at a mall a few months back. It emits moisture into the air with a vapor . . . not unlike dry ice when added to water. The oils gently float through the air. We purchased the larger one for about $70 . . . .I love this thing!! -Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2004 Report Share Posted January 31, 2004 At 07:51 AM 1/31/2004 -0600, you wrote: >I don't have a diffuser either - and my creative juices were going the other day - about the only thing that was going - since I have had a head/chest cold for the last 4 days!!!!! anyway, was trying to figure out what I had on hand that would help fill the house with something that would help me breathe....ok...so I put a pot of water on, take out an empty jar, and put some drops of clove oil -well maybe a couple teaspoons of clove oil, some peppermint, some wintergreen and some lavendar drops ... bring the water to a boil then turned it on low and just let the whole mixture steam.....it was WONDERFUL - it filled the house and I think I really was able to breathe a bit better. I just had to make sure to keep water in the pan! Hi Pam You can also get inexpensive small crock pots (walgreens often has them for $8 or so) and put them in rooms around your house. They diffuse off the water and oils slowly and safely, and you can just put the lid on them to save the stuff when you turn them off. No need to remember to keep putting water in the pans, except occasionally, since they s.l.o.w.l.y use water, much less than a stovetop pan. Of course, you have to make sure any sinus or colds or allergies you think you have aren't 'fungal' in nature when you do this. http://member.newsguy.com/~herblady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 Thanks Pam for this suggestion. I had heard a while back that heating essential oils diminishes their therapeutic value. Is this true or just hype??? I have used oils in a cool mist humidifier that I have also and that seemed to work fairly well. Jen Pam <pam wrote: .....ok...so I put a pot of water on, take out an empty jar, and put some drops of clove oil -well maybe a couple teaspoons of clove oil, some peppermint, some wintergreen and some lavendar drops ... bring the water to a boil then turned it on low and just let the whole mixture steam..... Pam SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 Thanks , I think I have one of those I used to use for pot pourri years ago. Jen Peggy Lowell <plowell wrote: Janet mentioned to me that she uses a very small crock pot. What a great idea that is! Some water in it and a few drops of EOs. SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 This wouldn't happen to be a " Sky Zone " would it?? I got one for Christmas from my sister but wasn't sure if the oils would mess with the mechanism in there. Jen Steven Allensworth <worth249 wrote: My very favorite diffuser is one I found at a mall a few months back. It emits moisture into the air with a vapor . . . not unlike dry ice when added to water. The oils gently float through the air. We purchased the larger one for about $70 . . . .I love this thing!! -Helen [ SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 yep, I found a couple hiding in myhouse as well! Put one in each room, filled with water, sliced up some orange peels and put them in there, added my oils....I'm a better person for it today!!!! Pam onthemend E Web Express - Web Design & Hosting http://www.ewebexpress.com TLC Naturally - Quality at Reasonable Prices! http://www.tlcnaturally.com - J Grothem Saturday, January 31, 2004 7:30 PM Re: diffusers and oil help Thanks , I think I have one of those I used to use for pot pourri years ago. Jen Peggy Lowell <plowell wrote: Janet mentioned to me that she uses a very small crock pot. What a great idea that is! Some water in it and a few drops of EOs. SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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