We are working with a tight Christmas budget this year, and we’re hoping to do as many homemade gifts as we can. While I love making edible gifts to give, there is only so many people like to recieve–so I had to broaden my horizons.
Recently while shopping, I began to look at some of the pre-made gifts on the shelves and realized that many were things I could make at home for less than half what I could buy them for. Why pay the middle man?
Homemade Bath Salts are perfect for teacher gifts, or even in a basket along with some specialty {homemade} soap, a loofah or some washcloths for members in your family. If you wanted to spend a bit more, you could even add a robe and some slippers, along with a soothing candle for a bathtime treat.
The supplies for this project cost me less than $5, and I have enough for 3 gifts. You will need Epsom Salt, Baking Soda, glass containers, and ribbon.
I bought Lavendar Epsom Salts so I wouldn’t have to add essential oils. If you can’t find scented salts, just add a few drops of your choice essentials oil until you reach your desired strength. I always buy my baking soda in bulk because I use so much of it. Those little boxes never last!
This jar, in it’s former life, was full of baby corn that you use in Stir-Fry dishes. Perfect size for a Teacher gift in a festive basket. Add in a small candle or a bag of chocolates and you have a gift for under $4.
I picked up this jar at a yard sale this summer for .50 cents and I’ve been waiting to find the perfect use for it.
What gifts are you making this Christmas Season?
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Great Idea! I'm into making homemade gifts too.
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Oooh, these are adorable!!
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Stumbled this. Need to make some for MYSELF. My one indulgence is bubble bath, but this would be so much less expensive!
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Great Idea!these are adorable!!
Work From Home India
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You're so very clever! And I simply adore that jar you picked up for 50 cents. I'd love to be on the receiving end of that gift.
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I love this idea. My grandma and I made these years ago for a school project. It brings back great memories. Thanks!!
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That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing!! You also made me remember about a recipe I found one time for bath cookies for the little ones … so double thank you:)
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Nice! We must have been on the same train of thought today, I made bath salts as well! I made candy cane (spearmint oil), layered white and red in various jars. Tied them with a tag and a ribbon and that was the last of my homemade gifts!!
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I love giving those! I've added little lavender flowers (cheap in bulk from the health food store because they're so light)
A 'get well soon' gift could be with added eucalyptus EO (clears the sinuses)
Great idea
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these are great Phoebe! I'm going to be experimenting with making a salt scrub tomorrow with essential and olive oils and kosher salt. Will try it on myself first before I make quantity LOL
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Such a great idea! I linked to this in my Friday Favorites! ~Lanie
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I love making homemade gifts too…I will have to add this to my list for next year!
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