Pumpkin Spice is always nice.
The last few years I have been in a funk as I approach the holiday season. But this year I feel more like myself than I have in a long time! Thank you therapy. I am excited to put in the effort to make each holiday special for my kiddos and of course… myself. ;) We have officially reached Fall, despite the high temperature here in San Diego. That isn’t stopping me however, so bring on all the Autumn recipes, aromas, and food.
Yesterday was the Autumn Equinox and although I didn’t have a big plan for how I will celebrate the beginning of my favorite season, there was one thing I did want to make, Wax Melts with a little extra flare. I had these Sugar Skull silicone molds from Home Goods and I thought, this is just perfect. But really, any silicone mold you like, you can use. It’s just going to melt anyway right? You can find the original recipe link above, but I modified it just a bit with my current favorite aroma blend.
If you’re wondering what the heck a wax melt is, you’re probably not alone. They are blocks of beeswax and oil, typically scented with essential oils or fragrance (I vote essential oils), that are placed on a wax warmer (Electric or Candle Powered). I linked an example, but you can find the candle powered at the dollar store too! As the wax melts, the aromas are released gently giving that extra layer of cozy to your room. Be sure to keep out of reach of children and pets as the wax will get hot. Let me know if you make these!
How to Make Scented Wax Melts
Ingredients
1 cup beeswax pastilles
1/2 cup organic coconut oil
75-100 drops essential oils of choice
Directions
Add beeswax and coconut oil to a double boiler over medium heat.
Leave on heat until ingredients are fully melted together.
Remove from heat and add essential oils
Stir well and pour into mold of choice.
Allow to fully cool, then pop out of molds.
Essential Oils:
40 drops Siberian Fir
30 drops Frankincense
30 drops Lavender
Pumpkin Spice Blend - By Mountain Rose Herbs
20 drops organic cinnamon essential oil
20 drops organic ginger essential oil
20 drops organic nutmeg essential oil
15 drops organic clove bud essential oil
10 drops organic cardamom essential oil
Pro Tips from Mountain Rose Herbs
If you don’t have any molds to use, you can pour wax drops on parchment paper.
If you have lots of wax left in your wax warmer, but the aroma is dissipating, you can freshen it up with some new essential oils. I like 2 drops of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and one drop of clove and cardamom to freshen the pumpkin spice recipe above. Simply let the warmer do its magic in melting the solids and then add essential oils.
If you love pumpkin spice and don’t want to make wax melts, the essential oil blend can also be used in a diffuser. Use the ratio in the above pro tip.
