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Reed oil diffusers are open bottles filled with scent oils with and diffuser sticks stemming out from the bottle. The scent oils travel up the wooden sticks and releases subtle yet noticeable aroma into the air.

Reed oil diffusers are a great alternative to room sprays. They are also easy and inexpensive to make.

What you need:

* 1 small jar or bottle (simple ones can be purchased from supermarkets or craft stores);
* Reed sticks will work best, you can purchase them at candle or gift stores. Thin bamboo skewer sticks will also work (supermarkets sell them for around $3 for a packet of 100);
* Carrier oil: Sweet almond oil (or substitute with extra virgin olive oil or canola oil);
* Scent oil (purchase the Aromatherapy Pack or Perfume Fragrance Pack);
* Ribbons (craft shops)

Blend the scent oil and carrier oil together. For every 1ml of our bottle, blend with 10ml of the carrier oil. For a stronger scent, pour 6ml instead. Swirl the blend together in the bottle and let it sit for an hour.

If you're using bamboo skewers, cut off both ends and make sure half of the stick appears above the bottle.

Have 10-15 sticks in the bottle and let it sit for a few hours for the scent to climb up. For decoration, you can tie the sticks with a ribbon.

Add more scent oils to make the blend stronger or add more carrier oil to make the blend weaker. Flip the sticks around every 2-3 days. Replace the sticks every 3-4 weeks.

Tried and Loved

The scent oil we mixed is a blend of honey, oatmeal and a hint of vanilla. It's a very warm, positive, sweet smell.