Holiday DIY

The gift baskets for the daughter and daughter-in-law.  Made Grapefruit Sugar Scrub (w/our own fresh squeezed grapefruit juice), Mint Sugar Scrub (w/ fresh mint), Sinus Shower Bombs, Energizing Shower Bombs, Lavender Bath Bombs and Oatmeal Shower Bags.  Added a pouf and a brush.  Awesome!

Here are the recipes:

Grapefruit Sugar Scrub

•  1 cup coconut oil
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ grapefruit (3-4 Tbsp grapefruit juice)
• 3 Tbsp grapefruit zest (optional)
• 4-5 4 oz. Jelly jars

Directions

1. Using a grater, grate 3 tbsp of grapefruit zest (I found it easier to grate prior to juicing.)
2. Once you have your grapefruit zest, cut the grapefruit in half and juice it for 3-4 tbsp of  grapefruit juice.
3. Next, in a medium size bowl, combine the coconut oil, sugar, grapefruit juice and zest and mix well.
4. Add the scrub to your 4 oz. mason jars.
5. Print and cut out the labels and place on the lid

Makes 4-5 4 oz. jars. The recipe can also be made smaller or larger depending on how much you would like to make.  Stored in an airtight container, scrubs will last for about 6 months. If there is any separation simply stir the mixture.

Mint Sugar Scrub

½ cup coconut oil

1½ - 2 cups sugar

1 tablespoon peppermint extract

1 drop green food coloring

Instructions

1. Place coconut oil in a bowl and microwave on HIGH 15-25 seconds until softened.
2. Start by adding 1½ cups sugar to the oil, along with the peppermint extract and green food coloring. Mix until ingredients are well combined and food coloring is evenly distributed. If mixture is too wet, add another ½ cup sugar until scrub is to desired consistency.
3. Spoon scrub into mason jar
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Sinus Shower Bombs, Energizing Shower Bombs

Shower bomb recipe: baking soda + water.

Scoop a cup of baking soda into a bowl and verrry slowlyyyy pour 1/3 of water into it. You will pour the water in a tiny bit at a time, stirring after each pour. You want to use a spray bottle of water to the mixture clumpy consistency without it being runny.

Then put them into a mold or muffin tin

Bake it at 300 for about 30 minutes and once it has cooled down remove from mold and add essential oils.

Sinus = 2 drops Eucalyptus and 1 drop Peppermint oils (per bomb)

Energizing = 2 drops Citrus Fresh and 1 drop Ginger oils (per bomb)

Lavender Bath Bombs

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup Citric Acid
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons epsom salt
2 teaspoons Sweet Almond Oil
3/4 teaspoon water
15 drops Lavender Oil
Dried Organic Lavender Flowers
Step one: In a large bowl combine baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, epsom salt and dried lavender.
Step two: In a small bowl combine almond oil, water, and essential oil.
Step three: pour wet mixture into dry mixture. Mix with a whisk until fully combined. Test mixture by pressing a handful together. If the mixture doesn’t hold LIGHTLY, with a spray bottle, spray with water once or twice. Avoid adding too much water or the mixture will fizz and not form in the mold correctly. Once it’s the right consistency press mixture into mold and allow to dry at least 2 hours before removing. Set bath bombs on a soft towel to dry overnight.

Oatmeal Shower Bags

Add 2 cups of steel cut oats 
1/2 bar of grated soap
5 – 10 drops of essential oil to a bowl and mix together with a spoon. You could also add dried herbs if you like.
Spoon the oatmeal mixture into the muslin bags, then simply pull the drawstring tight and tie a double knot.
Use as washcloth until soap is gone.