Today we had our first bit of snow for the winter. Brr... Who wouldn't want a little bit of pampering in this cold weather? Here are some super simple recipes and gift ideas. These would also make great wedding favors that aren't very expensive (but look like it)!
Milk Bath Recipes - Milk baths were Cleopatra's secret to great skin.
Photo courtesy of MyNorth.com
Herbal Milk Bath
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups dry milk powder
2 tbsp of dried herbs. Some ideas: lavender, rose petals, mint leaves, rosemary, or skip that all and use a packet of tea... yes that's right! Cut open a couple tea bags! I imagine red rose, chamomile, peppermint, or green tea would work really well.
Directions: Mix! That's it. If your herbs are in big pieces you might want to pulse them in a blender a few times before mixing it with the milk and cornstarch.
Oatmeal Milk Bath
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups dry milk powder
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup baking soda
Optional: A few drops of essential oils or herbs.
Directions: Blend the oatmeal until its a fine powder then mix with the other ingredients.
Package in jars or zip lock bags just like the rosemary salt with some directions. You'll need only about 4 - 5 tbsp of milk bath mix per bath (that's it!) and you add it to the bath while the tub is filling up.
Coffee Body Scrub - Will leave your skin exfoliated and soft. A great gift for coffee lovers!
Here's the recipe from Bella Sugar.
In case you missed them, here are some other budget gift ideas: Ornaments, and Yummy Things.
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