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DIY Aromatherapy Neck Pillow: Video Tutorial

06/16/2014 by Adrianne Surian 36 Comments

This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Dawn. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.

So I’ve been a little stressed lately.  Okay, a little is an understatement.  I’ve been getting my zen from anywhere I can.  I’ve been trying essential oils for aromatherapy and stress relief, and I have got to admit – I’m surprised at the power of fragrance!  Surrounding yourself with something that smells amazing – especially while you’re doing tasks that aren’t your favorite – can make a huge difference.

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So when Dawn offered to send me dish soap from their Dawn Destinations line, I found out that they get it.  It smells wonderful, and it’s got the power we need for cleaning all the things we burn in our oven.  (Next step of zen? Maybe getting a new oven that doesn’t burn everything, but that’s a whole other story.)

But truly – we do lots of things to surround ourselves with lovely scents, whether it’s candles or perfume… so Dawn has just applied this idea to their Destinations line.  You have to wash the dishes anyway, right?  Let it serve two purposes by making your kitchen smell great too!

I’ve got another great aromatherapy tip for you today, and it’s a project anyone who can thread a needle can make: an aromatherapy neck pillow!

Aromatherapy Neck Pillow Video Tutorial at www.happyhourprojects.com

You will need a sock, 2-3 cups of uncooked rice (not instant rice), a needle and thread, and if you like, essential oils!  I’m using a peppermint and lavender combination, which both soothes and invigorates and is said to help soothe headaches.

Aromatherapy Neck Pillow Video Tutorial at www.happyhourprojects.com

The video below will show you how; it’s less than 10 minutes (and even faster, if you have a sewing machine).  I hand-stitched mine and had it finished in under 15 minutes.  If any sort of sewing is intimidating to you, consider tying a piece of yarn tightly around the end of your sock to hold the rice in, too.  (The point is to stress less, right?) :)

You can stay up to date with Dawn on Facebook and Twitter, or visit their site to learn more about Dawn Destinations!

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Filed Under: DIY Beauty, Giveaways, Sponsored, Tutorials Tagged With: 10-minute project, aromatherapy, Dawn, DIY Beauty, giveaways, lavender, peppermint, spa

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Comments

  1. Katie Crenshaw

    10/26/2015 at 4:52 pm

    OMG! My neck has been killing me. I am so glad I found this. It looks so simple and easy. I am pinning it now.

    Reply
  2. Naomi

    07/22/2014 at 11:16 pm

    I have made a ton of these for my kids and family and friends. I use knee high socks for this. The one thing I do though is sew it into sections so when you use it the contents stays put and doesn’t slide to one end.

    Reply
    • Adrianne

      07/23/2014 at 7:08 am

      That’s a great idea! Especially if you make them longer, that would be really helpful.

      Reply
  3. Karen

    06/26/2014 at 5:58 pm

    I like to use the Downy Unstoppables and melt them in my tealight burner :) Very relaxing!

    Reply
  4. Tara

    06/26/2014 at 10:56 am

    Oh, my favourite stress release is a run. Crank the music and just run…. there’s something about exerting all of that energy that really brings me back down to a calm place.

    Reply
  5. Lisa Aliperti

    06/26/2014 at 10:48 am

    My hammock and Ipod tunes= less stress

    Reply
  6. Tina W

    06/25/2014 at 1:55 am

    A hot bath and a glass of wine….. always works to put me in a better mood!

    Reply
  7. Kirsten

    06/24/2014 at 4:03 pm

    I love listening to music to relieve my stress!

    Reply
  8. Becki C

    06/23/2014 at 2:59 pm

    I love the help in mood that fragrance and music makes on us. Thank you for your video and the easy-to-make pillow.

    Reply
  9. Chaz May

    06/23/2014 at 1:08 am

    Taking a hot bubble bath

    Reply
  10. Sue S

    06/22/2014 at 8:30 pm

    I use lavender to relieve stress. I have a plant that I harvest the flowers and dry them. I use them in small bags for my drawers and under my pillow.

    Reply
  11. brittany

    06/22/2014 at 2:57 pm

    I like to take a bubble bath and read a good book that always helps relieve stress.

    Reply
  12. Heather Hayes Panjon

    06/22/2014 at 9:00 am

    My Tip Is To Fill Your Home With Aromas That Make You Fill Happy And Stress Free.

    Reply
  13. Maggie Warner

    06/21/2014 at 8:36 pm

    A day at the spa……or any homemade beauty product, with a long bath, candles, music, and the hubby taking the kiddos out of the house!

    Reply
  14. Jessica H.

    06/21/2014 at 8:11 pm

    Talking things out with my hubby, he is a great stress reliever! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

    Reply
  15. Leigh Anne Borders

    06/21/2014 at 1:19 pm

    Getting a manipedi helps me to unwind;)

    Reply
  16. Shane R.

    06/19/2014 at 2:09 am

    I like to listen to chill out electronic music when I’m going to sleep to relax.

    Reply
  17. Marie

    06/18/2014 at 10:49 am

    I love exercising for stress relief followed by a bath, warm tea and a good read.

    Reply
  18. Tara

    06/17/2014 at 11:18 pm

    Love aromatherapy! The scents are amazing and can help with so many things. Love that you made a neck pillow out of a sock! Cute!

    Reply
  19. Ruth E. Chidley

    06/17/2014 at 12:01 pm

    I’ve been making rice bag comforters for years but making my tubes out of soft material…why didn’t I think of using a sock…duh…a great use for that single sock that appears in the wash from time-to-time!
    I use Dawn all the time and will be looking for the Destination’s fragrances…how nice.
    My favorite way to relax is to sit and watch the birds and squirrels play around the feeders we have provided for them. We also have deer that come into our backyard every day and we are waiting on the delivery of the new babies coming soon. We had a set of twins and triplets last year. It was a joy watching them grow over this past Winter.

    Reply
  20. Donna R

    06/17/2014 at 6:19 am

    I take a nice leisurely stroll in a park or any nature trail.

    Reply
  21. Shirley

    06/17/2014 at 1:45 am

    I loved this. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  22. Kim Cowgar

    06/16/2014 at 8:49 pm

    When I’m at work and getting kinda tired of all the office noise and crap, I slip in the earbuds and listen to a free book I’ve downloaded from the library. Blocks out the noise and I get to relax into another world.

    Reply
  23. Becca Niederkrom

    06/16/2014 at 4:51 pm

    I agree, fragrance is a key factor in relaxation. Great article!

    Reply
  24. Julie M

    06/16/2014 at 3:46 pm

    Take a nice long bath!

    Reply
  25. April

    06/16/2014 at 3:39 pm

    My de-stresser is to turn off the lights, listen to music, and breathe deeply.

    Reply
  26. Kati

    06/16/2014 at 1:25 pm

    Great idea for all the cute single socks I have!

    Reply
  27. Bethany

    06/16/2014 at 1:14 pm

    Take a nice deep breath and remember that the stressful moment is just that–a moment. It’s not the end of the world, and it will pass. :)

    Reply
  28. Anne

    06/16/2014 at 10:26 am

    a good foot bath. I’ve been needing to make a rice pack.

    Reply
  29. Melanie

    06/16/2014 at 8:17 am

    Love that you made this from a sock! It looks so comfortable.

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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