// Ultimate List of Diffuser Blends ••

When my husband and I got married, we had a couple of friends that were sweet enough to gift us some doTERRA petal diffusers. I had always wanted to get into essential oils but had been struggling with where to start - which oils to buy, what diffuser to get, what blends I wanted, and which essential oils would benefit me personally. I was feeling so overwhelmed with all these options, but when we were gifted some essential oils and diffusers, it was like I finally had my starting point without having to make a bunch of decisions. I had heard of both doTERRA and Young Living essential oils but I decided to go with doTERRA because that was what all of my friends and family used, and the brand that I just personally felt was best for my family. Naturally, when I first got my oils and my diffusers, I was absolutely obsessed. I had about six or seven oils when I first started using doTERRA, and so I was able to create a couple of different blends with those oils to get me started. However, shortly after, my husband and I were able to purchase a bunch more oils and really start our doTERRA journey. My personal favorite way to use essential oils is in my diffuser, because I love the way they make my house smell and my husband and I love the way they make us feel when they're wafting through the air.

When I got more and more of my oils, I started a Pinterest diffuser blend binge search. I took Pinterest by storm and started pinning all sorts of different blends that I thought my husband and I would like. So, I thought I would share with you my favorite, ultimate list of diffuser blends that my husband David and I adore - only a couple of these are blends that I personally made up, but the rest are Pinterest finds. These blends smell amazing, make you feel great, and just make your day run smoothly and effortlessly.

Rise and Shine
- 3 drops of Wild Orange
- 2 drops of Peppermint
                 OR
- 3 drops of Lemon
- 2 drops of Peppermint

Citrus Candy
- 3 drops of Grapefruit
- 2 drops of Wild Orange
- 1 drop of Lemon

Immune Booster
- 3 drops of Citrus Bliss 
- 2 drops of OnGuard
             OR
- 3 drops of Wild Orange
- 2 drops of OnGuard

Chai Blend
- 1 drop of Cardamom
- 1 drop of Cinnamon Bark
- 1 drop of Ginger
- 1 drop of Wild Orange

Rainy Morning
- 5 drops of Grapefruit
- 5 drops of Lemon
- 2 drops of Peppermint

Apple Pie
- 2 drops of Cinnamon Bark
- 2 drops of Clove
- 2 drops of Ginger

Christmas Magic (even though the holidays are over, this blend still reigns in our house)
- 4 drops of Holiday Joy
- 2 drops of Wild Orange

Relax and Refresh
- 3 drops of Lemon
- 2 drops of Lavender
- 1 drop of Rosemary

Happy Dreams
- 3 drops of Lavender
- 4 drops of Lemon
- 2 drops of Peppermint

Awaken Blend (this is one of our favorite blends!)

- 2 drops of Juniper Berry
- 4 drops of Wild Orange
- 4 drops of Grapefruit 

Fresh Laundry
- 4 drops of Purify
- 2 drops of Lemon

Lemon Drop
- 4 drops of Lemon
- 2 drops of Citrus Bliss

Sweet Summer
- 3 drops of Grapefruit
- 3 drops of Wild Orange
- 3 drops of Lavender

Mojito
- 2 drops of Lime
- 2 drops of Wild Orange
- 2 drops of Grapefruit
- 2 drops of Spearmint

Calming Breeze
- 3 drops of Balance
- 2 drops of Juniper Berry
- 3 drops of Wild Orange

Mint Creamsicle 
- 4 drops of Citrus Bliss
- 3 drops of Spearmint

Sleep In
- 3 drops of Vetiver
- 3 drops doTERRA Serenity

Fresh Air
- 2 drops of Melaleuca
- 2 drops of Lemon
- 2 drops of Lime

Awake and Refresh
- 1 drop of Breathe
- 2 drops of Bergamot
- 2 drops of Wild Orange

Walk in the Woods
- 3 drops of Frankincense
- 2 drops of Fir
- 1 drop of Cedarwood

Breathe Easy
- 2 drops of Lemongrass
- 2 drops of Lavender
- 2 drops of Eucalyptus

These are just a few of my favorite essential oil blends and they help David and I in so many ways. The Rise and Shine blend help gets us up and around in the mornings, the Fresh Laundry blend always makes our house smell so clean, and the Happy Dreams blend helps us sleep calmly through the night. There are some oils that are amazing by themselves, such as Citrus Bliss (which is my husband's absolute favorite oil EVER) or Breathe (which was the only thing that kept us going this last summer with all of the smoke from the fires in California). Frankincense is also a really great oil, especially if you suffer from any sort of chronic pain or illness like I do. I hope you enjoy these blends as much as we do!

If you have any questions about essential oils or their uses, please feel to comment or message me and I'll try to answer them. Oils are so much fun and they honestly have helped my husband and I so much - in fact, Peppermint is the only thing that can help him when he feels nauseous or has a stomach bug! Try out some of these diffuser blends and tell me which ones you liked best and which ones helped your mood throughout the day.

DIY Chick-fil-A Iced Coffee

"First I drink the coffee, then I do the things."

I absolutely love that quote, don't you? Coffee is what gets me going in the morning and helps me move my morning routine along. As soon as I get up, you better bet I'm trying to find a mug or a cup to make myself some coffee. To be quite honest, I don't discriminate against any form of coffee either - iced, blended or hot, I love them all just the same. What I love even more than home brewed coffee however, is coffee from my favorite coffee shop or fast food restaurant. My husband and I frequent Dutch Bros. way too often than we'd like to admit, and that's where I tend to consume most of my coffee. However, one of my all time favorite coffees comes from a fast food restaurant - Chick-fil-A! In our house, we are always game for some good 'ole Chick-fil-A. We love their chicken biscuit sandwiches, and their spicy chicken deluxes, but let me tell you, one of my favorite things that Chick-fil-A makes, is some seriously tasty iced coffee. Their vanilla iced coffee is my favorite fast food coffee, and it even comes close to Dutch Bros. coffee for me; it's scary how delicious their coffee is. Chick-fil-A cold brew coffee is my ultimate guilty pleasure.

Sadly enough though, my husband and I live an hour away from the closest Chick-fil-A, so we don't go very often. Plus, it's unlikely I could talk my husband into a trip to Chick-fil-A just for an iced coffee. So, in an attempt to save money and time and gas, I decided to make my own Chick-fil-A iced coffee! It tastes delicious and is super easy to make. Here's what you'll need:

- Instant coffee
- Heavy whipping cream or half & half
- A large cup (because we all like our coffee large and in charge)
- Ice
- Vanilla simple syrup
- A straw
- A spoon

I adore a vanilla kick in my iced coffee, so I make my own vanilla syrup to add sweetness and a little extra flavor. However, if you wanted to simply use sugar-free vanilla syrup or vanilla syrup from the store that would work just as well. Before we get started on the coffee, here is my recipe for vanilla simple syrup:

1. Mix 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Once the sugar is dissolved, stir in 1 1/2 tsp of vanilla.
3. Once cooled, you can pour the simple syrup into a mason jar and stick it in the fridge - it will last for about 2 weeks in the fridge.

Now that you have my recipe for the vanilla simple syrup, let's get to the good stuff...the iced coffee recipe!

1. Heat 4 oz of water and stir in 1 tbsp of instant coffee. I like to make my coffee really strong for this recipe only because you will lose some of the coffee taste once you pour it over the ice and the ice begins to melt.
2. Pour your coffee over a cup full of ice and stir together.
3. Pour in as much half & half or heavy whipping cream as you like - I like my coffee pretty light so I pour in a generous amount.
4. Pour in as much of the vanilla simple syrup as you like - however much you put in will determine the sweetness, so be careful not to get carried away and pour too much in and end up with a wickedly sweet drink.
5. Stir and enjoy!

There you have it - that's my DIY Chick-fil-A iced vanilla coffee. It's the perfect drink to start your morning off right and keep you going throughout the day.