Homemade Vick's Vapor Tablets

Yesterday as I was browsing Pinterest,  I saw a recipe for Vick's Vapor tablets.  As Lola was next to me coughing up a storm.  I thought to myself....I have to give these a whirl!  It's easy enough. Maybe it will help that nasty cough she has going?   I had everything on hand. So, why not?!  I have bought Vick's Vapor tablets in the past and only two come in a pack( if i remember right) and they are spendy.  So, I always challenge myself to try to recreate the same thing at home for a fraction of the price. :)  Here is the recipe for these easy peasy lil things.

What you need:
Baking soda
Water
Essential Oils- eucalyptus, rosemary, and lavender.
Muffin tin
Muffin liners

What you do:

1. Add baking soda to a mixing bowl.  I don't measure much.  So, "about" 2-3 cups.

2. Slowly add water until you've made a thick paste.  Add just a little water at a time. You will want the mix like a putty.

3. Add 15 drops of each essential oil into the mix.


4. Spoon into muffin tin lined with your muffin liners and let sit out for 12-18 hours.  You can also bake these.
(side note) Being the inpatient one that I am- I stuck ours in the freezer for about 10 minutes so they would set up.  Lola and I were going to take a shower shortly after I made them- so I wanted them done. asap.) :)

5. When they are set.  Pop them out of the paper liner and plop them in the shower.  Let the essential oils steam away your stuffy nose and cough.  You can put them anywhere on the floor of your shower.  We put ours right down where the hot water will hit it..

Have fun making these!  They are so simple and will save you lots of money the next time you are sick. :)  Happy Thursday, friends.