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Essential Oils And Fragrant Oils – Why you need to know the difference

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Fragrant oil (FO) and Essential oil (EO) are two types of oils that can be used to add scents to candles, body products, and other items. However, there are some key differences between the two.

Essential oils are extracted from plants through various methods such as steam distillation or cold pressing. They are highly concentrated, pure, and contain the natural aroma of the plant from which they were extracted. Essential oils are often used in aromatherapy and are believed to have therapeutic properties. Examples of essential oils include lavender, peppermint, and tea tree.

Fragrant oils, on the other hand, are synthetic or natural fragrance compounds that are specifically formulated for use in candles, soaps, and other products. They are often less expensive than essential oils and come in a wider variety of scents. Fragrant oils are not derived from plants and are created through a chemical process. They may contain synthetic ingredients and are not considered to have any therapeutic properties. Examples of fragrant oils include apple, cinnamon, and vanilla.

In summary, essential oils are natural, highly concentrated, and have therapeutic properties, while fragrant oils are synthetic or natural compounds designed for fragrance and are not considered to have therapeutic benefits. When choosing which oil to use in your candlemaking or body products, it is important to consider the quality, intended use, and properties of the oil.

Otherwise referred to as FO and EO?

This guide teaches you the basic differences so you can make informed decisions about which oils you want to use in candlemaking or on your body.

Essential Oils and Fragrant Oils, know the difference.

 

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Homeschool Superfreak has a lot of basic ideas for how to build a Hanukkah unit study, as well as FAQs about what Hanukkah is and why it is celebrated. This list is a good stargint point but doesn’t include all the details you’ll need. For example it says you can play the dreidel game but doesn’t explain how to do that or why it’s important. (If you need that information, this post from Mama Smiles is a good source.)

Teachers Pay Teachers has lots of great lesson plans and activities if you’re willing to pay a little bit to get some good content. Two I really like are this Hanukkah PowerPoint presentation from Shelia Melton, which provides a good overview of traditions, food and the history of Hanukkah; and a virtual field trip to Jerusalem from MagiCore, which includes lots of videos showing the city and activities like playing dreidel, drawing a menorah and making latkes. It’s a Google Drive folder and also includes writing activities and more for kids in second to fifth grade.

Kids Activities Blog has some simple printables with facts about Hanukkah and things kids can color in like a Star of David, sufganiyots (jelly doughnuts) and a menorah. These are great for learning the basics.

Homeschool Giveaways has a printable ebook about Hanukkah complete with questions kids can answer after they read. This would be a good one for older kids with good reading comprehension.

NurtureStore’s Hanukkah unit study includes a printable mini book, tons of crafts, as well as math and writing activities. I love the dominoes game that’s part of the unit.

And check out our previous posts for more Hanukkah crafts and learning activities!