The pale blue lines show that I was moving a lot while sleeping, although not always consciously. I would get up after a night like this and feel like I didn't really sleep at all.
The second graph is more recently, with the diffuser running at night.
The second graph is more recently, with the diffuser running at night.
This is typically what I see now, with my diffuser running for four hours (it has an automatic shutoff) and oils on my feet. I am able to fall asleep quicker and stay asleep for bigger chunks without flopping all over the place. Even though I "slept" for 38 minutes longer in the top graph, I certainly feel more rested on nights that are like the bottom graph, even when I go to bed too late.
In the past few months, I've played with different combinations of oils, and I've discovered a few favorites: Lavender, Peace & Calming, Valor, Cedarwood, and Vetiver to name a few. Between diffusing and applying these oils in different combinations to the bottoms of my feet, I have noticed a difference in the quality of sleep I get, though I could still work on getting into bed earlier on school nights!
In the past few months, I've played with different combinations of oils, and I've discovered a few favorites: Lavender, Peace & Calming, Valor, Cedarwood, and Vetiver to name a few. Between diffusing and applying these oils in different combinations to the bottoms of my feet, I have noticed a difference in the quality of sleep I get, though I could still work on getting into bed earlier on school nights!
So, what does this have to do with a travel blog? Well, if I ever want to travel with my wonderful sleep aides, I need a plan for liquid limits on airplanes. I don't have a flight scheduled right now, but it will inevitably happen, and I can't possibly take my whole oil collection in my carry-on when my liquids bag is already pretty full with other necessities.
The Young Living website has some cases available, and they look nice, but I didn't see anything available right now that would be small enough to fit inside my current liquids bag. I did receive an Amazon gift card for Christmas, and while searching for glass spray bottles, I stumbled upon a good option. I normally would not buy Young Living merchandise through a third-party, but these bags are no longer on the official website, and well, the gift card meant I wasn't really spending my money!
My order came with two bags, one that will hold up to ten 5ml or 15ml bottles, and another smaller option with a key chain that holds eight 1/4 or 5/8 dram bottles. The bags were available in black or purple at the time I ordered. They were also available to purchase individually instead of as a pair. I liked that the key chain case was smaller than my hand - it will also easily fit into a purse or school bag while offering protection to the little bottles inside.
The smaller bag will easily fit across the top of my liquids bag. It came with 5/8 dram bottles, but I used the sample vials that arrived with my Premium Starter Kit, and I used labels I had previously purchased with a different order. The larger bag would be great for longer trips when checked bags are necessary. The bag is sturdy, and the individual pockets protect the bottles from clanging each other, so I would feel comfortable putting this one in a checked bag.
The bags I purchased are available HERE.
If you are interested in Young Living Essential Oils, you can get wholesale pricing on future orders by signing up as a distributor. That's a a 24% savings off the retail prices. I would be happy to help you if you're interested, or you can sign up by clicking HERE. The Premium Starter Kit is a great way to get started. It comes with a diffuser, 11 oils, and some other goodies!
Not interested in signing up as a distributor but still want to try Young Living? You can also sign up as a retail customer at this LINK, but be aware that you will be paying the higher retail price with this option.
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