Wellness to Thrive : Deanna McMahon

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

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It's the season of gifting, and we love to share our love of Young Living with the people on our list!! From amazing rollers to diffuser and oils to festive home favorites, there are so many ways to give the gift of wellness. No matter who you're shopping for this season, here are some great ideas!

There is no shortage of amazing products you can gift, and many of them work so well together! But don't forget that you can also grab an oil or two and make multiple gifts that people will really love to receive. Amazing perfume blends, simple relaxing bath salts, and even gift baskets featuring some of your favorite items!

image GIFTS FOR TEACHERS When gifting small items, we love to place them in a mason jar with crinkled paper and tie it with a festive ribbon!

  • DIY Vanilla Whimsy Perfume Roller, a gift card, and a Lavender Lip Balm.
  • Thieves Multipurpose Wipes + Thieves Hand Sanitizer.
  • DIY Stress Away Roller, cozy socks, and a coffee shop gift card or Lavender Lip Balm.
  • Small diffuser + Orange and Grapefruit Vitality oils.
  • Lemon Vitality + your favorite echinacea tea +/- a Wellness Roller (20 drops Thieves and carrier!).

GIFTS FOR NEIGHBORS & HOSTS/HOSTESSES When it comes to neighbors and hosts, adding a special touch of something you made is a great idea! Place the items in a small basket, (thrift stores are a great place to get inexpensive bakers – just give them a good clean with Thieves Household Cleaner!) and you're all set.

  • Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap Collection + a festive oven mit or dish towel +/- fresh rosemary plant
  • DIY Herbed Cooking Salts (recipe below!) + a fresh loaf of bread
  • A bottle of NingXia Red (instead of wine) + a pretty glass + a recipe card of NingXia spritzers
  • DIY Vanilla Whimsy perfume roller + cozy socks + a Lavender Bath Bomb for relaxing after hosting! These are cute in a mason jar with festive wrapping as well.
  • DIY Sweet Cinnamon Whipped Butter + a loaf of fresh sourdough wrapped in a festive tea towel.

image GIFTS AROUND $25

  • For the homemaker, friend, or neighbor: Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap Collection + a festive oven mit or dish towel and/or fresh rosemary plant. The Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap Collection includes a lovely glass foaming hand soap bottle and a bottle of Christmas Spirit Hand Soap Concentrate.
  • For the skincare lover or someone who needs pampering: Orange Truffles Lip Mask and a gua sha facial tool.
  • For the cook or baker: Lemon Vitality + a homemade sugar cookie mix (see below for the recipe!)
  • For the cook or baker: Rosemary Vitality and a fresh rosemary plant or DIY Cooking & Grilling Salts (see below for the DIY!).
  • Bath salts set: Make a gift basket with magnesium flakes or epsom salt + Lavender Vitality essential oil for some DIY bath salts.

image GIFTS AROUND $50

  • For something festive and fun: A bottle of apple cider + Cinnamon, Nutmeg, & Orange Vitality + a set of lovely mugs.
  • For the tea or health lover: Lemon or Cinnamon & Orange Vitality + a cute mug + your favorite herbal tea.
  • For the mom, teacher, or anyone who needs some relaxation: Lavender Bath Bombs + a pair of cozy socks.
  • For the skincare lover or someone who needs pampering: DIY Glow Serum or Frankincense Vitality and a gua sha facial tool.
  • For the homemaker, mom, or newlywed: Christmas Spirit Foaming Hand Soap, Thieves Household Cleaner, and a festive dish towel. Add everything to a cute basket and you're set.
  • For the cook or baker: Vitality oils – Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon – and a set of cookie press designs or a cast iron loaf pan.
  • For anyone needing a little less stress: Stress Away Essential Oil Blend and a jar of magnesium flakes tied with a festive ribbon. Include directions on how to make simple bath salts.

image EASY RECIPES AND DIYS Sweet Cinnamon Whipped Butter This sweet cinnamon butter is always a hit, especially when paired with fresh bread. Not a baker? Grab a fresh loaf from a local bakery!

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 2-3 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • Add softened butter to a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip slightly, then add in honey or maple syrup. With the mixer running, add the Cinnamon Bark Vitality, vanilla extract, and salt (if using).
  • Whip the mixture on medium speed until it's light and fluffy – about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a mason jar, seal the lid, and place a festive ribbon on it.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Add a card that reads: Use this sweet cinnamon whipped butter on warm bread, pancakes, waffles, or as a delicious topping for muffins and scones. Enjoy your festive treat!

Herbed Cooking & Grilling Salts** To a pint sized mason jar mix together:

  • 1 cup coarse Himalayan salt
  • 5 drops Rosemary Vitality essential oil
  • 5 drops Oregano Vitality essential oil (optional)
  • Roughly chopped fresh rosemary
  • Add a note tied to the jar that says: Use your herb-infused salt for grilling vegetables, meats, or as a seasoning for baked dishes. It can also be sprinkled on roasted potatoes or used as a finishing salt for soups and salads!

Homemade Sugar Cookie Mix In a clean, dry mason jar, layer the ingredients in the following order:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • Close the lid tightly and add a decorative label and ribbon with the following instructions for baking the cookies. To Make Sugar Cookies:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Gather Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • In a large bowl, whip 1 cup softened butter until smooth, then add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
  • Add the mix from the mason jar to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Add 5 drops of Lemon Vitality.
  • Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.

DIY Vanilla Whimsy Perfume Roller KidPower is one of our favorite oils to use as a perfume because it smells like Vanilla Valor! It smells almost identical to the Vanilla Whimsy roller, and this DIY version is a wonderful, affordable way to share the love! Each bottle of KidPower will make about 12 rollers using this recipe.

DIY Stress Away Roller Everyone needs Stress Away in their life! This blend is a fan favorite for good reason, so grab a bottle and make some rollers to gift. The recipients will love it! Each bottle of Stress Away will make about 15 rollers using this recipe.

  • To a pretty 10mL roller bottle add:
    • 20 drops Stress Away essential oil blend
    • 10 drops Grapefruit essential oil
    • 5 drops Tangerine essential oil (optional)
    • V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or carrier of choice

DIY Glow Up Serum This is the ultimate skincare serum and rivals any of the high-end beauty serums and products! One bottle of Frankincense Vitality will make 5 serums using this recipe.

image STOCKING STUFFERS

  • Lavender Calming Bath Bombs
  • Stress Away or Tranquil Roller
  • Lavender Lip Balm
  • Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend
  • Orange Truffle Lip Mask