Essential Oil Fun

I'm one of those rare introverts who love people and absolutely loves entertaining.  Now how does that work?  While small talk is not my thing, I love observing, listening to, and learning about people.  I'm reserved and refuse to compete to get a word in among a group of extroverts, but I learn so much more from watching.

Anyway, this year I was blessed to meet some amazing women in my neighborhood.  I wanted to have them over for my signature Mojitos and Sangria, but wanted to pair that with a bit of entertainment.  I decided to host an essential oils perfume party.  The ladies enjoyed the mojitos, food, and making their own personal scent.  I think I will definitely have to host another party soon!

 It's not a party without good food!

 Essential Oils

Guests were able to decorate their perfume bottles with dried flowers

The end results!

Teacher's Appreciation Week

I honestly was a bit confused about the actual dates for teachers' appreciation week this year.  However I managed to create a few last minute gifts for my daughter's teachers.

 We started out the week with homemade burlap flowers and a gift tag that said "Thanks for helping me bloom".

Next, I made homemade sugar scrubs with my favorite essential oils.  I made one for each of her classroom teachers, therapists, and specials teachers.

The week ended with a personalized card for each of her classroom teachers.  The inside is the best part but a bit personal.  It was a superhero theme to talk about my daughter's special needs being her superpowers.  My daughter dressed up as various superheros and I posted pictures with special captions.  This was by far her teachers' favorite gift.

My daughter also had some sweet reading buddies who decided to bring her some adorable gifts for the end of the school year.  I made a simple gift, but loved the bag and personalized tag.  Who doesn't like bubble gum?