bedtime spray DIY

my close friends and family know that relaxing is not something that comes easy for me. i cannot come home after a day at the office and sit on the couch watching tv all night. in fact, i don't watch tv often and i rarely watch movies. i just recently learned how to stream tv shows on my ipad, so sometimes i stream parenthood while i'm working in my sewing studio.

my brain doesn't turn off. i always have some new project in mind and i would prefer to spend my free time doing something as opposed to keeping the couch warm. this drives my mister nuts and he has been encouraging me to relax more. and while i try to explain to him that sewing and creating is how i relax, i have tried to spend some time actually relaxing because i think it is important for my health. and because my mister says so.

i made this super fantastic bedtime spray to induce sleep and help me relax when i crawl into bed each night. this spray, along with our diffuser has helped both my mister and me sleep SO MUCH better. for real. i would not joke about this because i take my sleep very seriously. it usually takes me awhile to fall asleep at night, and that's just not the case anymore. have i convinced you to make your own bedtime spray yet? come on, do it! it's so simple.

what you will need:

• small glass spray bottle {i found mine here}
• lavender essential oil
• distilled water
• small funnel

directions:

1. add 20 drops of essential oil to the spray bottle {sometimes i add closer to 25}. i used lavender as i wanted a calming scent, but you could use any essential oil that you choose. a citrus scent would be great as well. i think i will use grapefruit or citrus bliss next.

2. fill spray bottle with distilled water using the small funnel.

3. place spray cap back on bottle and shake lightly.

4. that's it, you're done. now go crazy. spray that bedtime spray all over your pillow and sheets before you crawl into bed for the night. i sometimes even spray it on my face. don't forget to shake the bottle before each use to help distribute the lavender throughout the bottle.

5. sweet dreams!

just a few notes:

• the spray bottle i purchased is dark glass. it is recommended for storing and preserving essential oil mixtures since exposure to light can lead to a less potent oil over time. if you think you will fly through this spray in a few weeks, you probably do not need a dark glass bottle.

• you could also use this spray for freshening up clothes, furniture or an air freshener. i keep one in my car. you can use it as a febreeze type spray and the best part is that it's chemical free, and much healthier all around. the artificial chemicals in febreeze cannot be good for our lungs.

• i use doterra essential oils. you could use other brands, but make sure they are of high quality. i like doterra because they are certified pure therapeutic grade oils. email me if you have questions!