{"id":39177,"date":"2021-12-27T08:30:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T15:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=39177"},"modified":"2024-09-19T11:21:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T17:21:09","slug":"diy-fake-snow-essential-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/diy-fake-snow-essential-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventures in aromatherapy: How to make DIY essential oil fake snow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Looking to make fun-filled memories with your kids over winter break? On days when it\u2019s too icy to play outside, create a winter wonderland indoors! <span style=\"color: #6f88aa\"><strong>This DIY fake snow will give your littles the giggles while keeping them cozy and out of the cold.<\/strong><\/span> Plus, this sensory play activity is easy to clean up and features the added benefits of essential oils.<\/p>\n<p>With just three ingredients and easy steps, you\u2019ll quickly be on your way to arctic entertainment.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #6f88aa\"><strong>Ingredients you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 cups baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1 can unscented shaving cream (amount may vary depending on temperature and humidity levels in your home)<\/li>\n<li>5\u20138 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/kidscents-sniffleease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KidScents\u00ae SniffleEase<\/a>\u2122<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6f88aa\"><strong>YL tip:<\/strong> <\/span>Don\u2019t have SniffleEase? Swap out this blend for any of your other family favorites! Just be sure to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/essential-oils-and-kids-young-living-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safety guidelines<\/a> when using oils around your little ones.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"max-width:725px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"985\" alt=\"Kid playing with fake snow, KidScents SniffleEase sitting on table - Young Living Lavender Life Blog\" title=\"sniffle ease\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-Snow_Vertical-Crop.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-Snow_Vertical-Crop.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-39191\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%27985%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%20985%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%27985%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-Snow_Vertical-Crop-200x103.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-Snow_Vertical-Crop-400x205.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-Snow_Vertical-Crop-600x308.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-Snow_Vertical-Crop-800x410.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-Snow_Vertical-Crop-1200x616.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Fake-Snow_Vertical-Crop.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3><span style=\"color: #6f88aa\"><strong>How to make essential oil fake snow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. Measure baking soda into a bowl. If you plan on having your kids help create this DIY snow recipe, use a medium-sized plastic container with a lid for easy storage and mess-free mixing.<\/p>\n<p>2. Add shaving cream a little bit at a time and knead with a wooden spoon or your hands. Add more and keep mixing until you reach a snow-like consistency that holds its shape when pressed. You don\u2019t want the snow to be too sticky or too dry.<\/p>\n<p>3. Once you reach your desired consistency, add essential oils and knead until the scent is fully incorporated.<\/p>\n<p>4. Watch your kiddos have a blast as they make new memories with this fun sensory play craft!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6f88aa\"><strong>YL tip:<\/strong><\/span> For added fun, bring out any winter-themed toys you have. Penguins, polar bears, figurines, and more will add extra excitement and creativity to this DIY. Show your little ones how to create their own snowman to turn playtime into a winter wonderland of imagination.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #6f88aa\"><strong>How to store fake snow<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After playtime, store your homemade snow in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to five days.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more fun sensory play activities? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/essential-oil-playdough-recipe\/\">Learn how to make homemade essential oil play dough<\/a> or how to make essential oil moon sand!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #6f88aa\"><strong>What are your favorite indoor winter activities to do with your kids?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for fun indoor activities on cold days? 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