Sorry Buddy, *This* Is The Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer

Of all our senses, they say scent is the one that’s tied most strongly to our memory, and it’s not hard to believe that based on my own experiences! We sometimes instinctively use our scent/memory relationship as a source of comfort, like when we wrap ourselves in clothes or blankets that smell like a loved one.

And since the holiday season is a very nostalgic time of the year, it’s no surprise when we experience an instinctive desire to fill our homes with the scents of holidays past. Whether that means stocking up on scented candles or simmering a holiday-scented potpourri on the stove, it’s hard to deny the pull of nostalgic holiday scents!

I love holiday scents as much as anyone, but between my notoriously sensitive skin and my husband’s asthma, I try to avoid synthetic fragrances where I can. But I won’t have to rely on artificial scents to make my home smell like the holidays this year, and neither will you! :-)

The ‘Scents Of The Season’ Kit Is Back!

I am extremely excited to announce that the Scents of the Season Kit is back in stock now in the By Jillee Shop! This limited edition collection of festively fragrant essential oil blends was a one-off holiday offer a couple years back, but it ended up being a fan-favorite that I wanted to bring back as a special holiday surprise.

The 3 blends included in the Scents of the Season Kit include Winter Spice, Peppermint Stick, and Freshly Cut, each of which captures a different aspect of the magic of the holidays. I thought I’d start by giving you a quick overview of each blend, after which I’ll share some easy ways you can put these blends to good use throughout the season!

Winter Spice

There are several aromas that people associate with the holidays, including citrus, warm baking spices, and fresh evergreen trees. Winter Spice combines all of these enticing scents into one convenient oil blend. To put it simply, Winter Spice just smells like Christmas!

Peppermint Stick

Of all the blends in the Scents of the Season Kit, Peppermint Stick is the hardest to describe. While minty-fresh peppermint does play a central role, it’s not too sugary-sweet. The warm and earthy notes from eucalyptus and balsam of Peru pair beautifully with the peppermint, resulting in a blend that delivers big on holiday cheer!

Freshly Cut

If you’re the type of person who loves the smell of real Christmas trees enough to go out of your way to get one, you’ll love Freshly Cut! Featuring authentic pine, fir, and spruce oils, this blend captures the invigorating freshness of evergreens without shedding a single needle on your carpet. ;-)

And I’m not the only one that loves these oil blends! Just check out these reviews from my customers:

All the scents in this collection are so yummy. You can’t go wrong. Holidays and beyond, I am loving them!

Barbara M.

“I purchased the limited edition Scents of the Season Kit for my mother for Christmas and she absolutely loves them!” 

Jeremy S.

 “I usually burn candles to get the scent of Christmas in the house, but I’m so happy that I can use these instead of worrying whether or not I blew out all the candles. All three of the scents are amazing. Made my holidays, that’s for sure!”

Colette E.

5 Ways To Use The Scents Of The Season Kit

1. In Your Diffuser

Diffusing essential oils is by far the most effective way to spread the scent around your home. All of these blends smell amazing in a diffuser, so just add a few drops to yours and let your home fill up with the scents of the holidays!

Beyond simply smelling nice, these blends also feature oils that can help clean the air in your home. This makes them a great alternative to traditional air fresheners, which usually contain synthetic fragrances that can irritate sensitive noses and lungs.

I also highly recommend using these blends in your car diffuser. Fill your car with the smells of the holidays to boost your Christmas spirit while you’re out running errands or shopping for gifts (preferably while blasting your favorite Christmas album!) ;-)

2. On Pinecones

Instead of buying scented pinecones to scatter around your house this year, why not make your own? You can usually find decorative pinecones at craft stores and even big box stores this time of year, and customizing them is as easy as adding a few drops of your favorite Scents of the Season blend to each!

Your essential oil-infused pinecones will look great in a nice dish or bowl on your coffee table, and, of course, they’ll smell great too!

3. In DIY Christmas Gifts

I’m a big believer in handmade Christmas gifts as a frugal, yet thoughtful, gift option. And there are so many great DIY gifts you can make that incorporate essential oils, and making them with Winter Spice, Peppermint Stick, or Freshly Cut is a total no-brainer!

Here a few gift-worthy DIYs you could make using your Scents of the Season blends (click the links for details and instructions):

• Air Freshening Room Spray
• Linen Refreshing Spray
• Scented Wax Melts
• Gel Air Freshener
• Scented Sachets
• Foaming Hand Soap

4. While You Vacuum

Another easy way to fill your home with these festive holiday aromas is to do it while vacuuming your carpets! This little trick is so simple, and why wouldn’t you want to clean your carpets and make your home smell great at the same time?

All you have to do is add a couple of drops of your blend of choice to a few cotton balls, then place the cotton balls inside your vacuum’s dust cup. As air flows through your vacuum, it will disperse the scent of whichever oil you used (and of course, your carpets will be cleaner to boot!)

5. In Your Christmas Tree

While I do appreciate the charm and aroma of real Christmas trees, the appreciate the convenience of my pre-lit faux tree slightly more. But with the help of Freshly Cut, I can enjoy the convenience of my faux tree and the fresh scent of real evergreens at the same time.

I do it by using the simple “diffuser ornaments” I made out of air dry clay that I bought at Walmart. You just roll the clay out until it’s fairly thin, cut out your desired shape with a cookie cutter or craft knife, then use a straw to punch out a hole to hang it from.

Once the clay is completely dry, you can thread a piece of twine or ribbon through the hole, add several drops of Freshly Cut to the ornament, and hang it from your tree. Refresh it as needed by adding more oil.

Alternatively, you can add Freshly Cut to a felt Christmas ornament or a hide a simple sachet in the branches of your tree!

The Best Way To Make Your Home Smell Like The Holidays!

I’m genuinely looking forward to putting the blends from the Scents of the Season Kit to good use over next several weeks, and I hope you are too! Keep in mind that supplies are limited, so don’t wait if you want to get your hands on one!

Whether you use it around the house or give it as a gift to a friend or family member, it’s virtually guaranteed to result in elevated levels of holiday cheer! Check out the limited edition Scents of the Season Kit here.

What sort of scents do you enjoy during the holidays?