How to save your sanity during the holidays

Does it ever feel like the holiday season somehow got busier once the kids got older?

When they were little, the chaos looked like toy assembly, sticky fingers, and school programs. Now it’s college schedules, work shifts, late-night practices, travel plans, grown-up emotions, and a whole lot of “Mom, do we have…?”

Different stage.
Same overload.

If you’re parenting teens or young adults, you’re juggling traditions they still love, traditions they’ve outgrown, and brand-new ones you’re trying to figure out — all while raising actual humans who have opinions, plans, and timelines of their own.

Add in hosting, shopping, budgets, work, family gatherings, and people constantly coming and going… and suddenly your brain feels like it has 37 tabs open at all times.

And here’s the part no one really talks about:
Even with older kids, you’re still the emotional thermostat of the home.

When you’re calm, everyone settles.
When you’re stressed, everyone feels it.

That invisible mental load gets heavier during the holidays — which is why I’ve learned to lean into simple, supportive habits that help me feel grounded, steady, and healthy through the season. Not perfect. Just supported.

Simple Ways to Lower Holiday Stress (Even With Teens)

The goal isn’t to eliminate stress (because… holidays). It’s to help your body move out of constant reactivity and into a calmer, more regulated state.

For me, essential oils and supplements offer a quick reset when life feels full and loud. A few deep breaths with the right oils can help my nervous system settle. And during germ season, I want my immune system supported so I can actually enjoy my family instead of ending up on the couch with tissues and tea.

That’s where Frankincense comes in — my go-to oil for emotional support, immune health, and mental clarity during busy seasons.

Emotional Support That Helps You Stay Grounded

The holidays bring joy — but also expectations, decisions, packed schedules, and emotional conversations, especially with teens or young adults.

Oils like Frankincense, Lavender, Adaptiv, and Shinrin-Yoku support the limbic system (the emotional center of the brain). When you inhale them, their natural plant compounds send calming signals to your nervous system.

Think:

Slower breathing
Relaxed shoulders
A quieter mind

It’s not about fixing every stressor. It’s about giving your body a break from running at full speed.

I diffuse oils when the house feels busy, roll them on before hard conversations, or use them at night so I can actually sleep instead of replaying the day in my head. And because they’re truly pure and third-party tested, I feel good using them daily.

Immune Support When Everyone Is Coming and Going

Winter with teens and young adults means shared water bottles, late nights, group events, sports, work, and lots of people moving in and out of your home.

Translation: germs everywhere.

Frankincense is one of my top essential oils for immune support. I use it daily — on my spine, on my feet, or in my diffuser. It’s simple, powerful, and completely natural.

I love knowing it’s real plant chemistry, grown where the plant thrives best, and tested every single time for purity and effectiveness. No fragrances. No fillers. No mystery ingredients.

Supporting your immune system proactively means you’re more likely to stay well enough to enjoy the season — instead of watching it from the sidelines.

Creating a Calm Home (Even With Big Kids)

When kids get older, the conversations get deeper.
The emotions get bigger.
And the time together feels more meaningful.

Essential oils help create a calm, steady environment — whether your kids are studying, decompressing after a long day, or stopping by between college breaks and work. A diffuser running in the background can shift the entire atmosphere without you saying a word.

Frankincense brings clarity, grounding, and emotional steadiness — helping your home feel safe, warm, and anchored no matter who walks through the door.

It’s a small habit that makes a big impact on the emotional climate of your home.

You Deserve Support This Holiday Season

Friend, you carry so much — even now.
Your home still runs because of you.
Your family still looks to you for warmth and steadiness.

You deserve support that helps you feel clear, calm, and well during the holidays.

This month (if you’re seeing this is December), Frankincense is FREE with a 200pv order, making it truly the best time of year to bring it into your home.

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Be sure to reach out if you have any questions about ordering or how to support your family this season. 💛✨

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