Save Me

Airports are — pardon me — hellish. Especially those serving tourists to The Magic Kingdom. Ask me to deal with European travel and I am THERE. Travel to Florida in contrast, no matter how fun the trip, always presents nerve-numbing snafus. So thank goodness I ALWAYS have a lavender hydrosol blend in my quart-sized carry-on baggie (less than 3 oz., of course). It's a simple blend to make even if you don't choose to blend with five different varietals as I do.

Simply mix 20 drops of Essential Oil of Lavender (Lavandin augustifolia) with 2 oz. distilled water; shake gently; and mist your face and space and breathe deeply to your heart's content. Might even help calm the kid sitting next to you in seat 36C. For more complex blends, visit the Essential Blends website for a link to the menu or to order your own custom travel blend!