funky vent smells begone (aka diy reed diffusers)

Hello friends! Long time no see!


My family & friends in NJ were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, so any spare prayers you have would be very much appreciated.
I was very fortunate here in central PA. We never lost power and only sustained minor wind damage on the property.

I had an unplanned 2 day vacation thanks to Superstorm Sandy so I decided to use that time to cross off a few lingering 'to dos', one of which is sharing this little project with you .

Ready? Okay. If you have lived in an apartment complex, you may be able to sympathize with this.
I get strange smells here in the apartment as the air vents pump in air laced with neighbors' kitchen smells.

So, I have been eyeing up reed diffusers all over town. The ones I like generally range from 12-30 dollars.

{image source: Kohls.com}

Seriously? $30 for smelly sticks?? Ummm no thanks. 

Can you say DIY time?
I have seen a few people make their own reed diffusers, but I have to brag a bit as I have never seen someone use a non-vase vessel.

$1 dollar store soap dispenser
$1 dollar store bamboo skewers
$1 dollar store baby oil
$2.75 essential oil scent (from the candle and soap section at Micheal's)
 

Cute. Simple. Sweet smelling. and CHEAP.

Have gotten your dollar store DIY on lately?