Gift of Scent

Eye Pillows completely block out light as it conforms to your face and eyes. The Eye Pillows are perfect for sleep, yoga, relieve stress, meditation, help relieve migraines and headaches, puffy eyes or just to relax.     Bo Forbes tells us why the humble eye pillow is one of the most powerful tools for healing, health, and happiness—and how to use one. Sometimes all it takes is a tiny change (and two minutes) to boost your happiness. In Happiness Toolkit, Bo Forbes offers a taste of her upcoming Yoga Journal LIVE New York 2018 sessions with simple, science-backed tools to find your joy. (Sign up now to practice with her in person!) Eye pillows have a reputation for being the new age version of snake oil: a little bit of flax, and a lot of money. Yet they may be one of our most powerful healing tools, especially when it comes to a balanced nervous system. Your vagus nerve is one of twelve cranial nerves that originates in the brain, travels down the back of the neck and ...

Those of you in need of a reliable eye pillow would know by now just how hard they are to come by, the quality ones at least. Intended to relieve stress and provide comfort throughout the night, these pillows aren’t always as smooth and comfortable as advertised, which is where a bit of market knowledge comes in handy.     Make your own eye pillows for traveling and relaxing in Savasana. Materials You’ll Need (makes one eye pillow) For the pillow 1/2 yard of fabric that has been washed, dried, and ironed. For the filling 1/2 cup dried beans or flax seeds. 1/2 cup dried rice, lentils, or buckwheat. 1/2 cup dried lavender or chamomile. When selecting the filling consider the recipient’s scent preferences and any potential allergies. Mix together three or all of the above items. You’ll need 1 1/2 cups total. Make the Pillow Step 1: Cut the fabric Using a ruler and pencil, mark two 4 1/2-by-10-inch rectangles on the wrong (nonprinted) side of the fabric. With a p...

How does it work? The Eye Pillow works firstly by shielding the eyes from light and then secondly by applying either warmth or cool to the forehead and eyes relieving facial muscle tension. Eye pillows are often also scented with aromatic herbs to help clear sinuses and stimulate the immune system.     Try my easy eye pillow pattern to make a quick (and soothing) eye pillow that stays comfortably in place while it blocks out the light. You’ll find it’s easy to customize this eye pillow pattern to suit your needs. Supplies For One Eye Pillow These little eye pillows are made from just a few scraps of fabric sewn together to create a pouch that’s filled with either flax or rice. Both of those ingredients drape nicely over the eyes, adding a bit of weight without being too heavy. We added dried lavender blossoms to my pillow. The blossoms are soft, and won’t protrude through the fabric. Other fragrant dried blossoms can be used, too. Before you begin, download the Eye P...

Candle consumers are getting more choosy about what their candles are made of. Increasingly, researchers are advising candle fans to burn paraffin candles sparingly to avoid side effects like migraines or asthma attacks. I’ve noticed that many candle-makers are switching to soy wax because it’s natural and nontoxic. This post will help you to make handcrafted soy candle at home.     Soy candles are all the rage right now. They’re clean burning, non-toxic, and last longer than candles made from other materials. Additionally, while they don’t always hold scent well, they are especially good at holding onto the scent from essential oils , which also just happen to be non-toxic and even good for your body and mind. One thing you need to be careful about, however, is whether a soy candle really is made out of soy. Many soy candlemakers mix types of wax. As long as a candle is at least 50% soy the manufacturer can call it a soy candle—which is why I always note in my candle r...

  Handcrafted candles are romantic and relaxing. They can help relax and set the mode depending on the day or night. This guide is for those who are looking for to enjoy a peaceful evening with their lovers. Keep reading on. NO MATTER WHAT THE EVENT IS, IF YOU WANT YOUR TABLE TO LOOK REFINED, COMPLETE AND ELEGANT, A STUNNING CENTERPIECE IS KEY. WHILE FLORAL CENTERPIECES ARE OFTEN USED FOR DRESSING UP A TABLESCAPE, CANDLES ARE AN EASY ALTERNATIVE THAT CAN BE DESIGNED TO SUIT THE STYLE AND VIBE OF THE EVENT TO SHOWCASE THE HOST’S TASTE. There are countless gorgeous ways to make a candle centerpiece. Plus countless more ideas on how to use candles in an existing tablescape. Perhaps your table needs a floating candle centerpiece with candles relaxing in water. Maybe the event is more minimalist, leading you to create a simple centerpiece with only a few candles and sprigs of greenery. However, you may not be sure on how to use candles for centerpieces. Luckily, there are various ...

  Figuring out how much to spend adds another layer of difficulty in the decision making. Guests want to give a wonderful gift, but budget can be an issue, especially if you’re a younger guest. To learn why do you select a handcrafted candle as wedding gifts, keep reading- Next, to DIY projects, my second favorite type of article to write is a Top 10 list. Especially when it is a new topic I haven’t covered yet, and that is exactly what this article is. Today I will be teaching you about Woodwick candles , as well as the 10 best ones to buy. Woodwick is a type of candle that was designed and is manufactured by one company, the Virgina Candle Company. They are the only ones who make this specific type of candle and they got its name from how the wick is made. While most other candles are made with traditional cotton wicks, these are made with an organic wood wick that is much cleaner and has several benefits over the traditional candles. I personally didn’t know much about the...

    Everyone has a stressful day now and then. While there are many different ways to relax after a long stress-filled day of activities, few work as well as aromatherapy. No matter what the event is, if you want to look refined, refresh and energetic, a handcrafted candle may help you. This post will help you to know about how a candle can boost your energy and get you energetic. It seems like the uses for essential oils are endless. From aiding digestion and easing headaches to giving energy and helping in relaxation, there is an essential oil for every need. A couple of the most common reasons to practice aromatherapy are to either boost mood or calm the mind. After all, we live in a busy world with many demands on us, especially emotionally. Many of us feel we could use a little assistance in feeling good and balanced. Candle making of its own accord can bring a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. Not only is it both fun and easy, but the payoff at the end is very re...

Handcrafted Candles are a great way to bring light and fragrance into a room, and making a romantic environment. You can use your homemade candles to decorate your home. This post will help you to choose the best one and you will get a great ideas on handcrafted candle.     Nothing says “home” more than the delightful flickering of a candle flame. Candles are a wonderful way to add style and warmth to your home. They can also release a beautiful aroma that freshens and fragrances the air. Unfortunately, many store bought candles are packed full of dangerous chemicals that release a storm of toxic fumes into your home as they burn. Most candles are made primarily from paraffin which releases carcinogenic chemicals when burned, some candle wicks are made from lead cores and release harmful amounts of lead when lit, plus store bought candles are usually stuffed with artificial fragrances which can cause irritation or trigger allergic reactions. That’s why in this blog ...

A candle can help to set a relaxing mood in any room, whether you’re having company for dinner or enjoying a little time in the bubble bath. If you’re concerned about breathing in toxic fumes when you burn candles , you don’t necessarily have to switch to the fake flicker.  Keep read on, learn and enjoy the benefits of handcrafted candle.     10 Ways You’ll Benefit from Burning Candles Candles have evolved over time from a utilitarian source of light to a decorative accent that has many different uses and benefits. Candles have been used as a source of light and to illuminate mankind’s celebrations for more than 5,000 years yet little is known about their origin. It is often written that the first candles were developed by ancient Egyptians who used rushlights, or torches, made by soaking the pithy core of reeds in melted animal fat; however, the rushlights had no wick like a true candle. (Source: National Candle Association.) Majority of the developments impacting...

Gift-giving is not always easy on the wallet if you have a lot of people to buy for. But there are countless gift ideas that will save you money and also earn the approval of your friends and family. Handcrafted candles are a fantastic Christmas gift for his/her – whether that’s your mother or your significant other – so bear with us, and we’ll tell you a bit about why! This year I am beyond thrilled to introduce you to a revamped series here at LWSL called Handmade Holidays! In past years I have shared my own holiday gift ideas, but this year I thought it would be fun to get some inspiration elsewhere. I asked eight of my favorite up-and-coming bloggers to share a simple and frugal handmade gift idea. I was so blown away by all the amazing ideas they came up with, and I think you will be too. Each Monday, from now until Christmas, one of these talented women will be sharing their gift idea. Please be sure to welcome them here to LWSL, and to take the time to check out their blogs...