We all know how stressful this time of year can be with all the shopping, decorating and baking that has to be done. So here's a little bath salt recipe to help you relieve some of that holiday stress.....not to mention, it's easy on the old pocket book.
INGREDIENTS:
Epsom Salt or Dead Sea Salt - I found Epsom Salt and my local Walmart
Baking Soda
Essential Oil - You should be able to find this at a craft store
Food Coloring - optional
Glass jar
DIRECTIONS:
In a large plastic bag, mix.....
2 cups Epsom Salt or Dead Sea Salt - or 1 cup of each....do not use table salts, they will dry out skin!
1-2 teaspoons of baking soda, if desired.....makes skin soft.
10-12 drops of essential oil (Lavender is best for a relaxing bath, Vanilla and Eucalyptus are also fabulous!) It's best if you add a drop or two at a time to prevent the oils from melting the salt.
Add the food coloring one drop at a time until you get the color you desire - this is optional.
After you have mixed the salt really well, pour into pretty glass jars and attach lids.
For the Glass Jars:
I used an old candy jar that I purchased at a discount store years ago, but you can also use mason jars, spaghetti jars, mayonnaise or pickle jars - just make sure they're clean and dry when you add the salts.
Thanks for looking and be sure to check back over the weekend to see what Tammy and Shawn have in store for you!
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