The holiday season is a special time of year, filled with love, laughter, and the spirit of giving. And sometimes we need a little help with ideas that won’t break the bank. If you are needing some last minute gifts that are budget friendly, look no further. These thoughtful handmade gifts will be a favorite this year. They are effortless to make, and you probably already have most of the ingredients.
Here are three simple DIY gifts that you can easily make with only a few ingredients.
Brown Sugar Scrub
A luxurious sugar scrub, infused with essential oil.
Ingredients:
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons sweet almond oil or fractionated coconut oil
4 oz. glass jar (canning jars work great for this)
1. Mix the brown sugar and white sugar together.
2. Add in the sweet almond oil and stir well.
3. Add the essential oil and stir again.
4. Put in a 4 oz. glass jar and seal well.
5. To use, while in the shower or bath, scoop out a generous amount and apply in a circular motion on any area that needs some exfoliating and moisturizing.
Peppermint Foot Soak/Bath Salts
A relaxing foot soak and bath salts, infused with essential oil.
Ingredients:
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon epsom salts
2 tablespoons baking soda
3-4 drops Peppermint essential oil
4 oz. glass jar
1. Cut open the tea bag
2. Pour tea bag contents into a bowl, then add epsom salts, baking soda, and Peppermint essential oil, and stir well.
3. Place in a jar and seal well.
4. To use, pour contents into a basin of warm water for a foot soak or a tub filled with warm water for a bath.
Refreshing Shower Steamers
Fresh, invigorating shower steamers, infused with essential oil.
Ingredients:
1 cup baking soda
¼ cup water
24 drops of essential oils (suggestions below)
1. Put the baking soda in a bowl and add the water.
2. Stir well. You’ll notice it will start clumping up - that’s what you want.
3. Add your essential oils and mix well.
4. Add more water, if needed until the mixture clumps a bit. You don’t want it too wet, but it should clump together easily.
5. Press the mixture into a silicone mold, or you can use a cupcake pan with liners.
6. Let it dry for several hours or overnight.
7. Remove shower steamers from the mold, and store in an airtight container.
8. To use, place in the shower out of direct spray, and enjoy the refreshing scent as you wake up for the day.
Essential oil blend ideas:
10 Peppermint
14 Orange
12 Grapefruit
12 Tangerine
10 Peppermint
14 Eucalyptus
12 Citrus Fresh
6 Thieves
With the holiday season right around the corner, finding affordable and thoughtful gifts can feel overwhelming. But don't worry, I've got you covered with these three simple and budget-friendly DIY gift ideas. From a moisturizing brown sugar scrub to a rejuvenating peppermint foot soak/bath salts, and even refreshing shower steamers, these handmade gifts are sure to be a hit. Plus, with just a few ingredients, you can easily whip them up in no time. Spread joy and relaxation this holiday season with these delightful and easy-to-make gifts.
Please share in the comments if you make any of these. I would love to hear what you think!
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