simple series 04

deeIY Air Freshener  

Materials: 

1. Essential Oils - I used Lemon Eucalyptus. Smells like a spa. Amazing. ($3.99) Some other oils like Lavender, Vanilla, etc will work. They tend to be a little bit more expensive. 

2. Crystal Mud or Bubble soil - Found mine at the local Jewel-Osco (AKA Alberston's) ** In the floral section- ($1.00)  

Directions: 

1. Put about 10-15 drops of your essential oil into a large bowl. Fill it with about 3 cups of water. Then add your "crystal soil". I only added about 1/2 of the packet into the water. Remember your beads will expand to about the size of a marble. Add enough to fill your container. 

This is what they look like when FULLY expanded. 

Add them to your container and ta-da you have your own homemade air freshener. Makes for a great gift. Use for your car. 

I decided to use twine to cover a mineral water bottle -- and filled it with the aromatic bubbles. 

If the smell runs out -- add more essential oil and water into the container and voila! You have an never-ending air freshener! 

For the mom's out there!! 

** For tactile fun with your kids. Just grab a couple of these water bubbles and have them play. They are completely non-toxic. And really great for counting and games! 

El Fin!