Summer Siesta
author: Rebecca McClelland
We truly love a summer siesta. Anyone else? There’s something about laying down on crisp cool sheets after spending time in the sunshine☀️
For a magical 20-30 minutes of rest, set the mood: Roll on some essential oils, spritz your sheets with a dreamy linen spray, turn on white noise (they have some amazing apps out there!) and darken the room just a little bit. If you’ve got your diffuser you can turn that on too!
Did you know that a 20-30 minute nap can improve your mood, alertness and overall performance without leaving you groggy?
Ashley Cribb shared some favorite oils and blends for sleep.
🌿 OILS + BLENDS
Lavender, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Valerian, Peace and Calming, SleepyIze, Frankincense, Copaiba, Dream Catcher, Orange, Tranquil Roller.
🤔 Why are there so many options?
Just like trying a few conventional therapies to find one that may work for you, oil are the same! One combo might be ideal for us, while another is great for you.
🌿 ROLLER BLENDS: All recipes are for a 10mL roller. Fill with carrier + Apply to bottom of the feet, spine before napping and bedtime.
😴 All is Calm:
10 drops Peace and Calming, Patchouli, Orange
😴 Sleepyhead:
10 drops SleepyIze or Lavender, Frankincense, Copaiba
😴 Gentle Baby: (great for the littlest oilers)
5 drops each Lavender, Frankincense, Gentle Baby
😴 Zen Situation
10 drops each Lavender, Vetiver, Black spruce
😴 All the Zzz's
15 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Vetiver
😴 Lights out
10 drops each Lavender, Vetiver
5 drops Valerian, Roman Chamomile
😴 Dream a Little Dream
15 drops Dream Catcher
10 drops each Lavender, Orange
This is our favorite linen spray for sleep!
We love how quick and easy it easy to make this. Literally takes just a few minutes.
Add to a 4 ounce glass spray bottle:
+ 1 tbsp witch hazel
+ 15 drops lavender
+ 15 drops cedar wood
+ 10 drops gentle baby
+ top with filtered or distilled water
Adjust to your preference, spritz and enjoy!
Enjoy those naps! Sometimes it’s just what our bodies need!