Wishing you a wonderful New Year filled with abundant health, joy and prosperity. In addition to the methods we each use to celebrate and bring in the new year, this is a time that many of us reflect upon the past year and think about plans and expectations for the year up ahead. It's a time where some set personal goals by making ambitious resolutions like improving our fitness, nutrition, spirituality or personal relationships.

Lime Essential Oil is a beautiful choice for inclusion in room fragrancing/meditation blends for the New Year. Lime Essential Oil is one of the more affordable of oils and is routinely used for its energizing, fresh and cheerful aroma. Lime Essential Oil is also well known in folklore for its ability to cleanse, purify and renew the spirit and the mind.

Blends #1 and #4 on AromaWeb's Aromatherapy Diffuser Blends page include lime essential oil. AromaWeb's Air Freshener Recipe converts one of the lime diffuser blends into a beautiful room mist that you may customize using other essential oils.

Lime essential oil is strong, and a little goes a long way in diffuser and room fragrancing applications.

Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe for Celebrating,
Giving Thanks and Expressing Gratitude:
The essential oils used in AromaWeb's Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe for Celebrating, Giving Thanks and Expressing Gratitude are wonderfully suited for special moments of celebration and reflection.

Aromatherapy and Resolutions:
Essential oils are not magical elixers that can magically help you lose weight/improve your fitness or quit smoking, but they may be helpful as a part of your overall weightloss/fitness or smoking cessation plans. For more information, read AromaWeb's Aromatherapy and Weight Loss and the Guide to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Techniques That May Help With Your Efforts to Quit Smoking. The essential oils used in AromaWeb's Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe for Celebrating, Giving Thanks and Expressing Gratitude are wonderfully suited for special moments of celebration and reflection.

Daily Aromatherapy Book:
A thought provoking book that will joyfully help you bring in the New Year is Daily Aromatherapy: Transforming the Seasons of Your Life with Essential Oils by Joni Keim and Ruah Bull. This book can be started at any time of the year, but Daily Aromatherapy is a must-have book for anyone that wishes to begin a New Year's journey of reflection and discovery using essential oils. View AromaWeb's detailed description of the book.

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Wishing you a beautiful holiday season filled with blessings and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

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With winter now upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere, this is a perfect time to enjoy diffusing and blending essential oils that will help get us into the spirit of the season. Look to AromaWeb's Holiday Essential Oil Guide for suggested oils, tips and precautions.

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As the holidays begin to approach, it's a perfect time to diffuse and blend essential oils that help get us into the spirit of the season or help to combat the holiday blues. View the following AromaWeb articles and recipes for uplifting and intriguing ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your holiday season!

AromaWeb Holiday Articles:

• Essential Oils for Winter & the Holidays
• Aromatherapy Tips for Combating the Winter & Holiday Blues
• Can Essential Oils Be Supportive During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
• Aromatic Botanicals, Aromatherapy and the Bible

AromaWeb Holiday Recipes:

• Christmas Tree Diffuser Blend
• Sugar & Spice Blend
• Frankincense & Fir Blend
• Frankincense & Myrrh Holiday Blend
• Natural Holiday Home Fragrancing Ideas
• Scented Greeting Cards & Tissue Paper

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I'd like to take a moment to wish everyone a safe, heartwarming, and aromatic extended Thanksgiving holiday week.

Here in the United States as Thanksgiving Day approaches, the pandemic is becoming increasingly concerning. It can be much harder to see Thanksgiving as a day to celebrate and express gratitude when so many have been impacted so negatively by COVID.

Through AromaWeb, I strive to focus upon the positives in life, but the reality is that Thanksgiving is not a day of celebration for everyone.

If this Thanksgiving is a difficult day for you or if it is filled with mixed emotions, essential oils may help support you emotionally. AromaWeb's Recipe Box features an array of blends and recipes that have the potential to help.

Grief:
If you are saddened by the loss of a loved one, look to AromaWeb's Blends to Help Cope with Grief page. Rose Otto (Rose Essential Oil) or Rose Absolute is the oil of choice for me when dealing with grief, and it has special significance for me around Mother's Day.

Anxiety/Nervousness:
If Thanksgiving this year leaves you feeling anxious or nervous, look to AromaWeb's Calming/Relaxing Aromatherapy Blend and Blends to Combat Anxiety.

These blends can also be especially helpful:

• Anger Reducing Blends

• Confidence Enhancing Blends

• Depression Reducing Blends

• Energizing Blends

• Fear Fighting Blends

• Happiness and Peace Enhancing Blends

• Insomnia/Sleeplessness Blend

• Irritability Reducing Blends

• Loneliness Easing Blends

• Panic and Panic Attack Blends

• Self Confidence/Insecurity Blends

• Stress Reducing Blends

As I spend this week reflecting upon all of my blessings as well as the significant challenges and fears that 2020 has brought us, I consider myself especially blessed for the ongoing support that I receive from AromaWeb's wonderful advertisers and frequent visitors. I am grateful for your enthusiasm and the helpful feedback that you have shared with me over the course of each year.

Essential Oil Recipe for Celebrating, Giving Thanks and Expressing Gratitude
The essential oils used in this recipe are wonderfully suited for special moments of celebration and giving thanks. This blend is suitable for use at Thanksgiving and throughout the year.

Essential Oil Blends Suitable for Thanksgiving and Cooler Autumn Temperature
Even though many areas of the United States have been enduring pre-mature frigid winter temperatures, look to AromaWeb's Essential Oils for Autumn Guide to view essential oils and suggested blends perfectly suited for diffusing in rooms that aren't already fragrant by the smell of holiday cooking.

Once again, wishing that you are able to have a joyful and safe Thanksgiving and a lovely transition into the Christmas and holiday seasons.

Sincerely,

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Sending heartfelt gratitude, respect and admiration to all those that have served. Thank you so much for your selfless bravery and for helping to keep America safe.

Sadly, many veterans suffer from PTSD or other major challenges, often in silence or with minimal support. The use of essential oils certainly cannot eliminate PSTD, but some essential oils that are particularly calming have the potential to ease or reduce the extreme and intense anxiety that can occur.

I very much want to create a PTSD essential oil guide, but it's a project that I want to invest a lot of time into. In the meantime, AromaWeb's Guide to Aromatherapy for Emotional Well-Being provides an introduction and list of essential oils that are helpful for anxiety, stress, panic and other challenges.

For more information, read the West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy's detailed article about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Wishing everyone a pleasant and safe Labor Day Holiday Weekend. Each year, Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor/Labour Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day is a day intended to honor workers and offer a day of relaxation.

Though I'm glad that this coming Monday is Labor Day, this extended weekend will partially be a "working" weekend for me. Read below to learn how I use Rosemary Essential Oils to stay alert, focused and energized as I work from my home office.

With Labor Day typically falling right around the start of school, I don't remember ever being taught about the history or depth of meaning of the holiday. Do you? Visit one or all of the following sites for answers to your questions regarding the origins of Labor Day:

• History.com's tribute to Labor Day
• History of Labor Day from the United States Department of Labor
• Wikipedia Entry for Labor Day

Rosemary Essential Oil for Concentration while Working or Studying:

Labor Day marks a time when students and teachers say goodbye to summer and rev up for school. Fall also earmarks a busier workload for quite a few professions. This year, for many of us, this is all happening, "virtually". Our ability to focus can be even more challenging while working and learning from home.

Look to Rosemary Essential Oil as the oil of choice when you need help in focusing, concentrating and recalling what you learn for extended periods.

I love diffusing Rosemary in my diffuser. (View AromaWeb's All About Diffusers article for information on different diffuser methods). Rosemary Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil and Spearmint Essential Oil are all energizing oils. Combine Rosemary and one or both of the mints in a diffuser as a powerful combination for staying alert and focused. If studying and working has you stressing, try combining Rosemary with calming Lavender Essential Oil. Experiment with uplifting and energizing Orange Essential Oil as well. Cypress Essential Oil is also an exceptional oil for helping to stay clear-thinking and focused. Be sure to follow all safety precautions for each essential oil that you use.

Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend and the transition to Fall!

Sincerely,

Wendy Robbins

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Aromatherapy is sometimes mistaken to be a women's only modality. The reality is that men are actively and prominently involved in all aspects of the field of aromatherapy. June is Men's Health Month, and Sunday is Father's Day. Visit the Aromatherapy for Men section of AromaWeb's Article Archive for an introduction and suggestions on how men can enjoy aromatherapy within their daily lives:

Aromatherapy for Men:
Men have played a huge role in aromatherapy since its onset. Read this overview to learn how men can enjoy aromatherapy as a part of their daily lives.

Aromatherapy Practices for Men:
Read about the aromatherapy practices that men use and enjoy most.

Essential Oils Favored By Men:
This link will lead you to this Essential Oil Profile section that showcases the earthy, spicy, woody and citrus essential oils that men love most.

Aromatherapy Tips for Formulating Masculine/Earthy Blends:
Borrowed from AromaWeb's Aromatherapy Blending Guide, this article teaches you how to customize and adapt recipes so they emphasize more masculine notes.

If Father's Day Is a Day of Sadness for You

Through AromaWeb, I strive to focus upon the positives in life, but the reality is that Father's Day is not a day of celebration for everyone. Not all fathers, grandfathers or children are living. And for some, their relationships are so dynsfuctional or abusive that they count down the hours until the day is over. Most media attention for Father's Day focuses upon on the positives, so I am going to dedicate the remainder of this post to those who struggle, often silently or alone, with their mixed feelings of Father's Day.

If Father's Day is a difficult day for you or if it is filled with mixed emotions, look to aromatherapy to help improve your outlook and focus upon the positives of the day. AromaWeb's Recipe Box features an array of blends and recipes that can help with the emotions that you personally experience:

Grief:
If you are saddened by the loss of your father, grandfather, child or other significant paternal/child figure in your life, look to AromaWeb's Blends to Help Cope with Grief page. Rose Essential Oil/Otto is the oil of choice for me when dealing with grief.

Anxiety/Nervousness:
If dealing with difficult loved ones today is rough or if the day leaves you feeling anxious or nervous, look to AromaWeb's Calming/Relaxing Aromatherapy Blend and Blends to Combat Anxiety.

These blends can also be especially helpful today:

• Anger Reducing Blends

• Confidence Enhancing Blends

• Depression Reducing Blends

• Energizing Blends

• Fear Fighting Blends

• Happiness and Peace Enhancing Blends

• Insomnia/Sleeplessness Blend

• Irritability Reducing Blends

• Loneliness Easing Blends

• Panic and Panic Attack Blends

• Self Confidence/Insecurity Blends

• Stress Reducing Blends

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Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to summer for those in the United States. It is also a special day to commemorate those that we have loved and lost, including all those that have served our country and community.

Memorial Day Remembrance Blend

The following blend can be diffused as you reflect on the meaning of the holiday and the loved ones that you are in remembrance of. The choice of citrus oils are intended to uplift the spirits and celebrate the warmer temperatures. The inclusion of Rose Essential Oil/Otto in this blend is intended to help aid grief and bring comfort. I've included Patchouli as that is a favorite of mine in remembrance blends as it is grounding. It's earthiness also helps to make this a blend that both men and women can benefit from. Sandalwood Essential Oil or Vetiver Essential Oil could also be used in place of Patchouli Essential Oil.

• 1-2 drops Rose Essential Oil/Otto
• 5 drops Patchouli Essential Oil
• 8 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
• 7 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil
  (13 drops total of Sweet Orange can be used if you don't have Grapefruit on hand)

Combine all oils in a clean glass bottle and diffuse as you would other essential oil blends as you reflect, pray or meditate.

For more information on meditating/reflecting or praying with essential oils, view the following articles:

• Praying With Essential Oils
• Meditating With Essential Oils

Other Blends For Celebration, Grief and Supporting Emotional Well-Being

These blends may also helpful:

o Anger Reducing Blends

o Celebrating and Expressing Gratitude

o Depression Reducing Blends

o Fear Fighting Blends

o Grief Reducing Blends

o Happiness and Peace Enhancing Blends

o Insomnia/Sleeplessness Blend

o Irritability Reducing Blends

o Loneliness Easing Blends

o Panic and Panic Attack Blends

o Self Confidence/Insecurity Blends

o Stress Reducing Blends

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Mother's Day is intended to celebrate the efforts of all the mothers and the mother figures in our lives, and I'm wishing all mothers and children a beautiful and happily memorable Mother's Day!

A wonderful blend to diffuse to celebrate Mother's Day and other holidays is AromaWeb's Blend for Celebrating, Giving Thanks and Expressing Gratitude.

	Wendy and her daughter, Ashley

Mother's Day holds a special place in my heart as my daughter Ashley's due date happened to fall on Mother's Day. However, she came into the world 6 weeks early, and the church Baptism schedule timing lead to her being baptized on Mother's Day. I can hardly believe that many Mother's Days have passed since then. Ashley is now 29 and I remain so blessed that my little preemie has matured into an immensely compassionate, loving, creative, funny and ambitious woman.

...But I recognize that not all families can be together for Mother's Day this year. Additionally, not all family relationships are ideal, and that can make Mother's Day a time of sadness or loneliness.

Through AromaWeb, I strive to focus upon the positives in life, but the reality is that Mother's Day is not a day of celebration for everyone. Not all mothers, grandmothers or children are living. And for some, their relationships are so dysfunctional or abusive that they count down the hours until the day is over. There is a lot of focus on the positives of Mother's Day, so I am going to devote the remainder of this post to those who struggle, often silently, with mixed feelings, depression, and/or anxiety surrounding Mother's Day.

If Mother's Day is a difficult day for you or if it is filled with mixed emotions, look to aromatherapy to help improve your outlook and focus upon the positives of the day. AromaWeb's Recipe Box features an array of blends and recipes that can help with the emotions that you personally are experiencing over Mother's Day:

Grief:
If you are saddened by the loss of your mother, grandmother, child or other significant mother/child figure in your life, look to AromaWeb's Blends to Help Cope with Grief page. Rose Otto (Rose Essential Oil) or Rose Absolute is the oil of choice for me when dealing with grief, and it has special significance for me around Mother's Day.

Anxiety/Nervousness:
If dealing with difficult loved ones on Mother's Day reminds you of past difficulties, triggers traumatic memories or leaves you feeling anxious or nervous, look to AromaWeb's Calming/Relaxing Aromatherapy Blend and Blends to Combat Anxiety.

These blends can also be especially helpful:

• Anger Reducing Blends

• Confidence Enhancing Blends

• Depression Reducing Blends

• Energizing Blends

• Fear Fighting Blends

• Happiness and Peace Enhancing Blends

• Insomnia/Sleeplessness Blend

• Irritability Reducing Blends

• Loneliness Easing Blends

• Panic and Panic Attack Blends

• Self Confidence/Insecurity Blends

• Stress Reducing Blends

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