Nighty Night -- A Better Bedtime Routine

It starts at 8pm. The whining, water & snack craving, scared-of-the-dark wailing, tantrum throwing, I-need-my-blankie stalling, bed-snatching creatures of the night creep out from behind once-angelic faces. This is what night life with 4 tiny children-turned-monsters is for us. Bedtime at the Lyro household often resembles a scene out of Gremlins and illicites maniacal behavior from all parties involved. The beasts' father and I have designed a routine to meet the extreme demands of our "highly spirited and passionate" spawn. We strongly suggest this bedtime routine for all parents with bedtime beasts to tame.

Nigh'-Nigh' Routine:

• Bathtime Bliss: 1 cup of Lavender Epsom Salt (not the fake stuff from the store, of course, I add 10 drops of my Young Living Lavender EO to the salt and mix thoroughly before pouring it in the warm bath water).
• Laid-back Linens: I dry our blankies, linens and pajamas with a few drops of lavender essential oil on the wool dryer balls.
• Tame Tappers: I have a routine of rubbing my kids' feet with our Sleepy Cream (10 drops each of Lavender, Cedarwood, and Peace & Calming or Patchouli with 1/4 cup Coconut oil) before tucking them into their blankets.
• "Monster" Spray: When the kids start complaining of monsters under beds, we've got our "Monster Spray" (4 oz of distilled water with 15 drops of Lavender EO and 15 drops of Cedarwood EO) sitting bedside for easy eradication.  Those monsters don't stand a chance against that stuff!
• Diffuse The Situation: Finally, I have really enjoyed using our diffuser as a multi-purpose night-light and vaporizer. I load the diffuser with 2-3 drops of Lavender & Cedarwood, Dream Catcher, or SleepyIze and turn out the lights.
• Relaxin' Roll-On: A proper swipe behind each ear and on the inner wrists of a blend of Lavender, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver, or Valor, can set any beast straight. In a 15ml bottle, mix equal parts essential oil with equal parts carrier oil (excellent options are coconut or sweet almond). 
• Symptom Soother: During cold and flu season, a diffuser becomes your all-in-one tool for easing stuffy noses & coughs, while continuing to support restful sleep. 

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