A Bee and Some Lavender

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Hello natural beauties how are you? I’ve got a short and succinct post today. Remember to smell the lavender and give thanks to the bees.

Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here:

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Lavender is an ancient healing herb, with many deep and unwavering powers. In my book Revelation! Reveal Your Destiny with Essential Oils, I refer to lavender as an oil of solidarity and that’s what we need right now. It’s a herb and oil that can keep you grounded and feeling strong.

All hail lavender and the pretty little bees that love it too!

A bee in the lavender

All lavender pics by me – I just cant help myself I love it sooo much.

Thanks lavender, I love you.

Festivus 2019 and the Essential Oil Recipes for a Marvellous Day

Posted on December 23, 2019 by suzannerbanks

Festivus is here again and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve created some recipes to stand alongside the key parts to this wonderful day. What is Festivus you may ask? It’s the holiday that crushes Hanukkah and Christmas, allows a coming together of like minds, and gives a day of fun for those who are not religious. Celebrated by George Costanza’s father, Frank, (from the comedy show Seinfeld), let’s embrace this fabulous celebration!

Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here:

suzannerbanks.com.au

Digital downloads and paper backs of my book Revelation! Reveal your Destiny with Essentials Oils here:

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

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Festivus for the rest of us! pic via www.tshirtbordello.com — **Festivus for the rest of us! pic via http://www.tshirtbordello.com**

To be more precise it’s the family of the writer of this episode who created Festivus:

Festivus was conceived by editor and author Daniel O’Keefe and was celebrated by his family as early as 1966. In the original O’Keefe tradition, the holiday would take place in response to family tension, “any time from December to May”.^] The phrase, “a Festivus for the rest of us”, also derived from an O’Keefe family event, the death of Daniel O’Keefe’s mother.
Wikipedia

The Festivus Pole replaces the Christmas tree and stands unadorned:

“Frank Costanza cites its “very high strength-to-weight ratio” as appealing. During Festivus, the pole is displayed unadorned. According to Frank, “I find tinsel distracting.”
Wikipedia

I love the simplicity of the Festivus pole and I’m hoping it can inspire you to simplify this Christmas Here are a couple of blends for yourself, to help to feel less stressed and more streamlined.

Method: Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in

“Spruce it Up”

Lemongrass 2 drops

Black Spruce 3 drops

Peru Balsam 2 drops

“Nothing Can Freak Me Out”

Bergamot 5 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Vetiver 1 drop

The Airing of Greivances — **The Airing of Grievances pic via festivusweb.com**

Ah yes the Airing of Grievances, straight after the Festivus dinner, seems a good way to finish off the year and start the new year afresh. Here are a couple of blends for your space to support this difficult yet necessary part of Festivus.

Method: Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

“Flow”

Mandarin 12 drops

Ylang Ylang 6 drops

Clove 4 drops

Frankincense 3 drops

“The Past is the Past”

Orange 10 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Lavender 4 drops

Patchouli 3 drops

The Feats of Strength championship finalises the Festivus celebrations. As depicted above, when the head of the household is pinned to the ground, the day concludes. here are a couple of blends to help you find inner strength this holiday time.

Method: Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“Bon Courage”

Lavender 1 drop

Cedarwood Atlas 1 drop

Nutmeg 1 drop

“Peace and Stuff”

Melissa 1 drop

Australian Sandalwood 1 drop

Carrot heart 1 drop

**clove oranges – tedious to make and then they went mouldly within a week due to the humidity in Sydney**

Whatever you’re doing this Christmas season, whether you celebrate or not, I hope you are able to reflect on the good things life can bring – even if they are very small.

How will you be celebrating and which oils are calling to you?

10 Fabulously Positive Christmas Recipes for the End of the Decade!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties living in this crazy world! Are you having a cold Christmas or a super hot one like me? I love summer in Australia and I always feel so much better with the warmth and sun on my skin, but due to climate change our country is on fire! Lets hope we can move towards a new society where we put our earth first.

Wherever you are, here are 10 essential oil recipes for your diffuser, for a hot, or a cold Chrissy.

Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here:

suzannerbanks.com.au

Digital downloads and paper backs of my book Revelation! Reveal your Destiny with Essentials Oils here:

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

are you having a cold Christmas/end of year?

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add about 15 drops of oil(depending on what type of diffuser you have and how it operates)

“Baby It’s Cold Outside”

orange 8 drops

Virginian cedarwood 4 drops

clove 3 drops

“Light My Fire”

mandarin 8 drops

cinnamon 3 drops

rosemary 2 drops

fennel 2 drops

“Snowed Inn”

lavender 6 drops

rose geranium 4 drops

lemon 4 drops

marjoram 1 drops

Hyams Beach south of Sydney still holds the Guinness Book of Records whitest sand in the world! Warm Christmas recipes coming up …

“Aussie Bush Christmas”

lemon eucalyptus 4 drops

bergamot 4 drops

nutmeg 3 drops

patchouli 4 drops

“Cocktails!”

blood orange 6 drops

peru balsam 4 drops

palmarosa 3 drops

thyme 2 drops

“Sultry Nights”

lime 7 drops

Australian Sandalwood 3 drops

Ylang ylang 3 drops

Fragonia 2 drops

“Peace on Earth For Infinity”

mandarin 10 drops

black spruce 8 drops

myrrh 3 drops

pine 3 drops

“Thanks”

spearmint 4 drops

may chang 4 drops

grapefruit 4 drops

frankincense 3 drops

“Spiced Love”

geranium 3 drops

orange 5 drops

coriander seed 4 drops

black pepper 4 drops

peppermint candy canes use real peppermint oil – which is mixed into a food safe flavouring

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I wish you a great end to this year, a fabulous start to the new year, and new decade too.

Recipes for Making Essential Oil Inhalers

Posted on November 27, 2019 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties I hope you’re all well and happy. I’ve only just recently made a few essential oil inhalers and I quite like them. I’ve given some away and have others stashed in various bags. They are great for a quick burst of essential oil healing magic.

Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here:

suzannerbanks.com.au

Digital downloads and paper backs of my book Revelation! Reveal your Destiny with Essentials Oils here:

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

When you get your inhalers, which you can buy from many sources including ebay, it will usually come in a few parts: the outer cover, the inhaler (which sits inside the cover), a cotton wad on which you drop your essential oils and the screw lid to keep the cotton inside your inhaler.

I tried using 20 drops of oil but found that it was too strong, so dropped it to 15. You can re-use the cotton wad if you are topping up with the same essential oils. I think you could probably make your own inserts when you run out too.

Ensure you have a clean workspace, and then just drop the essential oils onto the cotton insert. I usually place a towel down when I’m working.

MMM delicious look at the beautiful green bergamot!

“Study Burst“

8 drops lemon . 4 drops rosemary . 3 drops basil

“Conjuring Creativity“

4 drops petitgrain . 4 drops black spruce . 4 drops cedarwood Atlas . 3 drops nutmeg

“Meditation” .

7 drops frankincense . 4 drops lavender . 4 drops Australian Sandalwood

“SLEEP NOW!”

5 drops lavender . 5 drops orange . 4 drops marjoram . 1 drop vetiver

“Sexy Delicious”

5 drops ylang ylang . 4 drops mandarin . 3 drops patchouli . 3 drops cardamom

“End of Year Cheer”

5 drops lime . 4 drops coriander seed . 4 drops geranium . 2 drops spearmint

**Make a simple label and you’re ready to go**

It really is quite simple and you are only limited by your creativity. It’s a wonderful and inexpensive Christmas/ end of year present.

Let me know how you go in the comments.

Thank you and remember, treat yourself first then everyone benefits.

Festivus 2018 and the Essential Oils Recipes for a Marvellous Day

Posted on December 23, 2018 by suzannerbanks

Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here:

suzannerbanks.com.au

Digital downloads and paper backs of my book Revelation! Reveal your Destiny with Essentials Oils here:

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

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To be more precise it’s the family of the writer of this episode who created Festivus:

Festivus was conceived by editor and author Daniel O’Keefe and was celebrated by his family as early as 1966. In the original O’Keefe tradition, the holiday would take place in response to family tension, “any time from December to May”.^] The phrase, “a Festivus for the rest of us”, also derived from an O’Keefe family event, the death of Daniel O’Keefe’s mother.
Wikipedia

The Festivus Pole replaces the Christmas tree and stands unadorned:

“Frank Costanza cites its “very high strength-to-weight ratio” as appealing. During Festivus, the pole is displayed unadorned. According to Frank, “I find tinsel distracting.”
Wikipedia

Method: Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

“Silver”

Lemongrass 3 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 2 drops

Peru Balsam 2 drops

La Verité

Bergamot 5 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Vetiver 1 drop

Method: Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

“Release Frustration and Anger”

Mandarin 12 drops

Ylang Ylang 6 drops

Marjoram 4 drops

Frankincense 3 drops

“Forgive”

Orange 10 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Lavender 4 drops

Patchouli 3 drops

Method: Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“Courage and Endurance”

Lavender 1 drop

Black Spruce 1 drop

Lime 1 drop

“Inner Calm”

Melissa 1 drop

Vanilla CO2 1 drop

Indian Rosewood 1 drop

Whatever you’re doing this Christmas season, whether you celebrate or not, I hope you are able to reflect on the good things life can bring – even if they are very small.

How will you be celebrating and which oils are calling to you?

ps this is a reblog from last year

Saving the World With Lavender Oil this Winter/Summer Solstice

Posted on June 21, 2018 by suzannerbanks

On this winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, and the summer solstice up north, now is a time of change. You are needed to save the world. Can you do it?

Can you feel it? There’s a buzz in the air. Sometimes it’s positive and sometimes it’s negative, but undoubtedly, there’s a level of tangible electricity.

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Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here: suzannerbanks.com.au

Digital downloads of my book Revelation! Reveal your Destiny with Essentials Oils:

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

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Everyone I meet has a different opinion on the state of the world, but there is one common thread, and that is, that there is something changing. You’re right. There are a lot of things changing, and they have been for many years and now we are finally noticing the signs. We can connect with someone on the opposite side of the world without having met them. We can do this through breakthroughs in technology, which are available to more and more people on Earth. We can topple governments and create change at a grassroots level like never before. It is quite amazing. It is futuristic and very sci-fi. The future is here and if you think time is going fast now, it will only appear to be going faster as we expand in the space-time continuum. We are speeding up exponentially, driven by technology but when will our next spiritual evolutionary jump be?

Caught on camera somewhere in Sydney

My secret to the evolution of human consciousness in our time on this planet is lavender oil. Essential oils represent a link to our past, and a beacon for the future, as they are simple agents of change. They are healers of our collective psyche, and panaceas of our individual worlds. A drop of lavender on your wrist, at the bottom of the shower, in the bath or cleaning your bench tops, could start a wave of solidarity, leading to a critical mass jump to the next level of evolution. How? The molecules within a drop of essential oil move through the spaces in our mind to our souls, allowing miracles to unfold. They slip through matter in waveform, and work their secret magic.

Ah lovely lavender

My simplistic formula for our rise to the next level of humanity is one drop of lavender oil.

Lavender will always be stylish!

I know you’re reaching out to your fellow earth dwellers, on a one-to-one basis, exchanging information and love. We don’t need to be controlled by hierarchies of terror. Just love. And that’s what you are doing now if you are reading this, writing your own blog, running your own business, donating to charities, interacting on social media, or going out into your community in the flesh. This is a time of co-operation not competition. Essential oils can help us change focus in a matter of seconds, so when you get bogged down in life’s daily ups and downs, crack open that bottle of lavender oil and take a huge whiff.

Exhale.

Continue.

fun with amber glass and essential oils

If everyone could experience a drop of lavender oil each day, we may be able to breakthrough the limitations we have come to believe actually exist. We allow our limitations to flourish with a collective agreement about how life “is”. Inhale one drop of lavender, exhale love, limitation, change, spiritual expansion and the power of oneness.

look within – not without

Your Essential oils for Chinese New Year 2018 – Year of the Dog!

Posted on February 14, 2018 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties are you ready for the next new year? This Friday we usher in the most colourful of all new years – Chinese New Year. I’ve always loved the style and designs of this celebration, and love the zodiac even more. What’s in store for you this year, and which oils will be best to support you as you navigate the ups and downs of life in 2018?

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Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here: suzannerbanks.com.au

Digital downloads of my book Revelation! Reveal your Destiny with Essentials Oils:

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

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Dog Chinese Horoscope in stone

Are you born in the Year of the Dog? You’re a winner baby, this is your year. To find out which is your animal zodiac, check out this link.

About the Dog Year

The dog is the 11th zodiac animal out of 12 so we are in the autumn stages of the cycle. To be specific this year is the year of the Brown Earth (Mountain) Dog. Next year we move into the first water sign, but for now, this is a year to look after your friends and family. Stay true and loyal to those around you, and try your best to embrace empathy and togetherness with your brothers and sisters around the world.

This is not a year to be selfish and put yourself above others, if you do it will backfire and you will not have flow and harmony in your life. This year is a good time to pay attention to your health, and you may even feel inclined to have a more conservative approach in your everyday life. The dog year is very oriented to work, and everything around it. Learning new skills and working with others are big themes this year.

This is a year of solidarity!

Read on to find your oils …

The Dog

dog

Keywords: prosperity, new ventures, stay in the present

Oils: petitgrain, black pepper, frankincense

The Pig

pig

Keywords: party, seize new opportunities, up-skill in work environment

Oils: orange, basil, cedarwood Atlas

The Rat

rat

Keywords: work achievements, be open, creativity

Oils: cedarwood Virginian, palmarosa, nutmeg

The Ox

Keywords: self belief, don’t stress, new friends

Oils: lavender, chamomile, lime

The Tiger

tiger

Keywords: work/life balance, planning, new business

Oils: peppermint, bergamot, cypress

The Rabbit

rabbit

Keywords: fortuitous, be alert, recreation

Oils: black spruce, rosemary, mandarin

The Dragon

dragon

Keywords: one step at a time, new connections, travel

Oils: myrrh, geranium, juniper

The Snake

snake

Keywords: success, change in work, relaxation

Oils: ylang ylang, fennel, clove

The Horse

horse

Keywords: progress, social opportunities, seek advice

Oils: lemon myrtle, rose geranium, peru balsam

The Goat

goat

Keywords: learning through others, temptation, happy home

Oils: pine, cardamom, may chang

The Monkey

monkey

Keywords: networking, advancement, positivity

Oils: melissa, patchouli, spearmint

The Rooster

rooster

Keywords: flexibility, don’t rush, look at the big picture

Oils: lemongrass, marjoram, cinnamon

I hope you like the oils I’ve chosen for you this year. Good luck my friends!

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Hello natural beauties! Happy New Year. I’ve taken a few weeks off writing and I’ve been enjoying the Sydney summer. I hope you’re going well wherever you are. What do you want more of this year? Which oils are for you? Read on my friends, to discover your perfect good luck oil for you this year.

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Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here: suzannerbanks.com.au

Digital downloads of my book Revelation! Reveal your Destiny with Essentials Oils:

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

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cinnamon – my own pic

Answer this:

In 2018 I’d like more:

Love and compassion
Clarity and Focus
Happiness and Fun
Spirituality and Manifestation
Relaxation and Flow

Which did you choose? Maybe you want it all? I’m sure its possible to have everything!

Here are your oils:

Roses by me

Love and Compassion

rose, geranium, patchouli, ylang ylang, mandarin, jasmine, pine, peru balsam

Clarity and Focus

basil, black pepper, rosemary, peppermint, lemon, lemongrass, neroli, juniper

Happiness and Fun

spearmint, orange, cinnamon,, rose geranium, bergamot, may chang

Spirituality and Manifestation

cypress, myrrh, Atlantic cedarwood, Australian sandalwood, nutmeg, petitgrain, Indian rosewood, black spruce

Caught on camera somewhere in Sydney

Relaxation and Flow

Lavender, Roman chamomile, marjoram, vetiver, lime, palmarosa, frankincense

And if you just cant decide – or you do want a bit of everything, choose one oil from each section and create the Amazing New You Blend!

Let me know your choices and your wonderful recipes!

10 Totally Positive Christmas Recipes for a Crazy World

Posted on December 13, 2017 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties living in this crazy world! Are you having a cold Christmas or a super hot one like me? I love summer in Australia and I always feel so much better with the warmth and sun on my skin. Wherever you are, here are 10 essential oil recipes for your diffuser, for a hot, or a cold Chrissy.

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Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here: suzannerbanks.com.au

Digital downloads of my book Revelation! Reveal your Destiny with Essentials Oils:

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

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red-christmas-ball-in-snow

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 15 – 25 drops of oil (depending on what type of diffuser you have and how it operates)

Baby It’s Cold Outside

orange 12 drops

Virginian cedarwood 8 drops

clove 5 drops

Light My Fire

mandarin 10 drops

cinnamon 6 drops

rosemary 4 drops

fennel 4 drops

Snowed Inn

lavender 8 drops

rose geranium 6 drops

lemon 6 drops

marjoram 2 drops

vetiver 2 drops

beach by me

Sultry Nights

lime 10 drops

Atlantic cedarwood 6 drops

rosewood 6 drops

basil 3 drops

Aussie Bush Christmas

lemon eucalyptus 8 drops

bergamot 8 drops

nutmeg 5 drops

patchouli 4 drops

Divine

Australian sandalwood 12 drops

Ylang Ylang 6 drops

petitgrain 6 drops

cinnamon – my own pic

Cocktails!

blood orange 10 drops

peru balsam 8 drops

palmarosa 4 drops

thyme 2 drops

Spiced Love

geranium 8 drops

orange 6 drops

coriander seed 5 drops

black pepper 5 drops

Thanks

spearmint 6 drops

may chang 6 drops

grapefruit 6 drops

frankincense 6 drops

peppermint candy canes use real peppermint oil

Peace on Earth For Infinity

mandarin 10 drops

black spruce 8 drops

myrrh 3 drops

pine 3 drops

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I wish you a great end to this year, a fabulous start to the new year too.

Vegan Perfumes at the Sydney Vegan Market

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Hello natural beauties! I hope you’re all well and fabulous. This week I had a stall at the first Sydney Vegan Market in Marrickville in Sydney. I loved meeting beautiful people and chatting about botanical perfumes, essential oils and being vegan. I had planned on doing some filming during the day to talk about my perfumes but it was so busy I didn’t get a chance.

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Buy my 100% natural and organic botanical perfumes, and paperback book here: suzannerbanks.com.au

Digital downloads of my book Revelation! Reveal your Destiny with Essentials Oils:

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

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I was happy to showcase my range of perfumes that correspond with my book Revelation! Most people who ventured into my “scent tent” were very receptive to new ideas about personal scent, and how it can be transformative. Yes!

I manage to talk about all the products I’ve brought with me EXCEPT my beautiful perfumes. Next month that will be my goal – a walk through of the perfume range. And here’s a link to my shop so you can buy the perfume of your dreams from the comfort of your couch

Until then, keep popping back to see me and next week I’ll post the link to a free ebook I’ve created.

Thanks, Suzanne.

suzannerbanks

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Tag Archives: essential oils for stress relief

A Bee and Some Lavender

Video

Festivus 2019 and the Essential Oil Recipes for a Marvellous Day

10 Fabulously Positive Christmas Recipes for the End of the Decade!

Recipes for Making Essential Oil Inhalers

Festivus 2018 and the Essential Oils Recipes for a Marvellous Day

Saving the World With Lavender Oil this Winter/Summer Solstice

Your Essential oils for Chinese New Year 2018 – Year of the Dog!

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10 Totally Positive Christmas Recipes for a Crazy World

Vegan Perfumes at the Sydney Vegan Market

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