Spice Up Your Fall

With fall right around the corner, now is the time to start spicing up your home! Harvest Spice™ is the perfect fall-time companion to help you bring autumn indoors. While diffusing this warm, comforting scent is an easy way to infuse your home with the aromas of fall, Harvest Spice is even more versatile than just being a ready-made diffuser blend. Luckily, we have you covered with three great non-diffuser ideas for taking advantage of the delicious smell of Harvest Spice throughout the season. The best part? These DIY projects each use five ingredients or less and are simple enough for the whole family to join in!

Harvest Spice Bath Bombs

After spending the day picking apples with family, hiking through colored leaves with a loved one, or preparing for the holidays on your own, there is no better way to unwind than sinking into a warm bath. Take advantage of the comforting scent of falling leaves and spiced cider by creating these unique, cozy bath bombs. Use them for yourself or consider giving them to loved ones as gifts of gratitude.

Ingredients

• 1 cup citric acid
• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 8–10 drops Harvest Spice essential oil

Note: Citric acid can be found at most major supermarkets in the canning section. You can also use almond oil or olive oil in the place of doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil.

Instructions

1. Combine citric acid, baking soda, cornstarch, and oil in a bowl.
2. Add 8 to 10 drops of Harvest Spice to the citric acid mixture.
3. Mix well with spoon until a soft dough forms. The dough should have the consistency of damp sand. Note: If the mixture is too wet, try adding a little more baking soda and cornstarch until consistency is correct.
4. At this point, you may add food coloring, dried herbs, or flower petals to the mixture if desired.
5. Place mixture into a silicone mold. Let sit for 24 hours before removing from mold.
6. To use, drop in the tub or shower and allow to dissolve.

Pinecone Potpourri

Bringing autumn indoors is as simple as creating a festive aromatic centerpiece from pinecones gathered outside. This inexpensive trick for fall-time potpourri not only provides your home with a beautiful piece of décor, but also scents the entire room with an aroma reminiscent of pies and crunching autumn leaves. Use this simple DIY as a centerpiece when you gather family and friends to enjoy the warmth and simplicity of being together.

Ingredients 

• Pinecones, either collected fresh from outside or purchased dried at a craft store
• Harvest Spice essential oil

Instructions

1. If using fresh pinecones, place on a sheet pan and cook in the oven at 93°C for at least 30 minutes, or until the pinecones have opened. Allow to cool.
2. Put one drop of Harvest Spice essential oil on each pinecone.
3. Place pinecones in a decorative bowl to use as a cozy fall centerpiece.

Note: You can also put a drop of Harvest Spice on a cotton ball and apply it to a card to make scented cards.

Harvest Spice Scented Spray

Capture the warmth and aroma of autumn’s baked goods by giving your pillows, linens, and greetings an even cozier touch. This Harvest Spice Scented Spray can be used to give a warm, inviting aromatic boost to anything from linens to thank you cards and everything in between.

Ingredients

• 15 drops Harvest Spice essential oil
• 1 tsp rubbing alcohol
• Filtered or distilled water
• 30 mL Sprayer Bottle

Instructions

1. Add rubbing alcohol and Harvest Spice to the sprayer bottle. Swirl to combine.
2. Fill the rest of the sprayer with water until almost full, leaving approximately ½ inch of space at the top.
3. Tightly cap the sprayer bottle and shake well to combine.
4. Liberally spray on bedding, clothing, fabric-covered furniture, and greeting cards for an inviting aroma.

Whether you use Harvest Spice to create something that you will share or keep to yourself, it is truly a must-have doTERRA blend this fall. This comforting blend is available for a limited time only, so get it before the holiday season is in full swing!

Don’t forget to show us how you use Harvest Spice in your home by tagging @doterraca on Instagram!