Water beads absorb water and scent really well, so they are great for making a fun DIY diffuser. We tried it out with an autumn scent, but you can really use any essential oil or blend you desire!

Cinnamon Orange Water Bead Diffuser

Time: 10 minutes active; 6+ hours inactive | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Tbsp. dry water beads
• 2 1/2–3 cups (600–720 ml) hot water
• 10–20 drops essential oil (We used 8 drops each of orange and cinnamon.)
• Mason Jar Mug with Straw Lid (Another glass vase or container will work, but you may need to make adjustments to the recipe in order to fill your container.)

Instructions:

1. Place desired water beads in a large glass dish. We used about a 1/2 Tbsp. to fill our mason jar.
2. Add hot water, and allow to sit for at least 6 hours until the beads are large.
3. Strain out any excess water. Stir in essential oils.
4. Pour water beads into the mason jar, and set your new diffuser anywhere you would like a refreshing scent!
5. If you notice the beads drying out a little, just add a little bit of water to refresh them. You can also recharge the scent as needed by adding a few more drops of essential oil.

Note: If you have young children or pets who may try to eat the water beads, you can screw the lid on the mason jar. Make sure your lid has a hole or something to allow the scent to escape. If you get your mason jar from Abundant Health, it will come with a straw lid that already has a hole in it to allow the scent to be released.