Join OFPL in-person at the Rio West Mall near the food court on November 19th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for some crafts and self-care!
Rio West Mall 1300 West Maloney Ave.
November 19th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
First celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by creating your own indigenous-inspired lithograph prints. Then take some time for yourself and de-stress by making your own anti-anxiety roller bottle.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Watch our collection of self-care workshops on YouTube to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health. The ingredient list is available below:
Beeswax Lotion Bars
Ingredients: • 1 part beeswax (melted) • 1 part sweet almond oil • 1 part coconut oil (melted)
Instructions: 1. Place 2 cups of water in a medium-sized pan fitted with a double boiler. Place beeswax in the double boiler and allow it to fully melt. 2. Add the coconut oil and sweet almond oil, and stir gently (with a spoon dedicated solely to beeswax crafts) until the coconut oil is melted. 3. Using an oven mitt, remove the double boiler from the pan and wipe the water off of the bottom of the boiler. 4. Pour the melted mixture into your molds, and allow to set for a few hours, or overnight.
Notes:
By “equal parts” for the ingredients, it would mean you use the same measurements of all the ingredients. Let’s say you want to use 1/3 cup of beeswax, you’d then want to use 1/3 cup of the almond oil and the coconut oil.
Vegans can use carnauba wax in lieu of beeswax.
If you have a coconut allergy you can sub in shea butter.
Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Saturday, October 9th at 1:00 PM to make self-care products. Watch our previous self-care workshops on YouTube to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health. The ingredient list is available below:
Instructions: 1. Fold the material into thirds length wise (hot dog style). Cut along each fold to make three strips of material. 2. Cut each strip of material in half again. You should have 6 rectangles. 3. Line up two rectangles on top of each other with the pattern facing in. Sew three sides of the material, leaving one side. Turn the bag right side out. 4. Mix together uncooked rice and 10 drops of essential oils (more or less, depending on how strong you want the scent) and let sit for about 10 minutes so it absorbs. Scoop rice into the bag. 5. Fold the material of the open end inside itself for about inch long. Pinch the ends together and sew it closed. 6. To make the smaller rice pad fold one rectangle in half, but only sew 2 sides. Fill the bag with 1 cup of rice then sew shut. 7. Heat in the microwave for two minutes and check the temperature of the bag before laying it over your neck, shoulders, or other areas that could use relief. You can also freeze it for an aromatherapy ice pack. You can add more oils to the fabric as needed, too!
Instructions: 1. Melt the olive oil, shea butter and beeswax pellets in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. 2. Once completely melted, let it sit for a few minutes to cool slightly. Then add the essential oils and stir to combine. 3. Pour the mixture into a lidded jar and let harden in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Notes
• To use, massage a small amount of muscle rub onto the affected area. • Feel free to sub out the essential oils or add any other oils you’d like. For a vegan balm, use candelilla or carnauba wax in place of the beeswax. • The rub will solidify over time, but you should be able to soften it with your hands prior to applying. If you’d prefer a smoother texture, re-melt the mixture and add more olive oil. • Store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
Instructions: 1. Measure out 1 Tbsp or 15 ml for your carrier oil. In our workshop we used Jojoba Oil. 2. Add 15 drops of each essential oil. (Lavender, Vetiver, & Cedarwood). 3. Mix concoction together using a stirrer. 4. Carefully, pour mixture into roller bottle. You may have to use a funnel or squeezable dropper. 5. Put roller bottle top.
Usage: • To use simply apply roller bottle to back of the neck and massage into your skin using your hand. • Lavender helps soothe and reduces stress. • Vetiver & Cedarwood promote concentration and focus.
Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to improve your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos. Ingredient list is provided below:
Instructions: 1. Pour liquid ingredients into a jar, fasten the lid, and shake. 2. Add cotton pads in a jar, refasten lid, and swirl until soaked thoroughly. 3. Store in an airtight container.
Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to improve your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos. Ingredient list is provided below:
Rosemary Lemon Body Scrub
Ingredients: • 4 drops Lemon essential oil • 1 drop Rosemary essential oil • 1/4 cup carrier oil • 1/4 cup fine grained sea salt
Instructions: 1. Mix together. 2. Apply to skin and gently massage. 3. Rinse off completely with warm water.
We will spill the tea and learn tea facts, history, and health benefits of this flavorful experience. Create some authentic matcha green tea, Jasmine tea, and a DIY Stress Relief Tea and learn about tasseography, a pseudoscience art of reading tea leaves to predict the future.
Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us Saturday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary to make DIY self-care products. Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to increase your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos.
Ingredient lists is available below:
SOOTHING SHOWER STEAMERS
INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups baking soda • 1 cup citric acid • 1 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch • 4 tbsp water • essential oils • silicone mold
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Mix together the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl. 2. Gently mist with water from the spray bottle a little at a time. If it starts fizzing, you are using too much water. Be sure to mix frequently so the water doesn’t react with the mixture. When it starts to form a loose ‘snowball’ type consistency. DO NOT OVER WATER!! 3. Pack the mixture into the silicone mold and place in a dry area for 12-24 hours. Once dry, pop them out of the mold. 4. When ready to use, add 3-5 drops of the desired oils and place in a warm shower. 5. Store in a dry place or closed container.
ESSENTIAL OIL USAGES:
Respiratory Support: Eucalyptus, Rosemary, RC, Raven, Peppermint, Ravintsara or Sniffleease
Waking Up and/or Mood Boosting: Citrus oils such as lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, or citrus fresh; peppermint
Calming Down: Lavender, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Peace & Calming
