Looking for a last minute DIY - or am I the only one that adventurous on DECEMBER 23rd!!?!
Well these are fun, easy and will make a lovely gift for this time of year- i love them so much, my people are likely to be getting these natural and handmade sweeties for most upcoming holidays... easter eggs, hearts, pumpkins.. oh the list continues....
Lets get started.
All you need are a few on hand ingredients and they take a little time to prepare but the efforts are worth it! (Unlike LUSH'S bath bomb's, these don't fizz up as much because there is no citric acid in them) they are safe for littles and natural and healthy!!! but at a savings of $6+ a pop - you won't mind...
You will need:
- 1 cup of epsom salts
- 1&1/2 cup of baking soda
- 1/2 cup sea salt
- 1 cup lemon juice (instead of citric acid)
- spray bottle filled with about 1/2 cup of water (i suggest a decent sized spray bottle)
- fun sprinkles for the kiddos.. (optional)
- food colouring (optional- i chose no)
- 10-15 drops of essential oil of your choice (i chose 'immune' from sage wellness)
- silicone or metal moulds
- whisk
- * you could also add eyeshadow pigment to create a shimmer- but i didn't)
1) Combine epsom salts, sea salts & baking soda into a large bowl
2) Fill spray bottle with water and lemon juice and food colouring (if desired) - shake to combine
3) Add your drops of essential oils
4) Stir well with whisk
5) About 1 spray at a time, spray the liquid mixture into the powders and combine with whisk, repeat. (if you see the mixtures starting to fizz you are going too quickly)
6) Get your mixture to the texture of wet sand
(this does take awhile, so be patient and err on the side of too wet than too dry- my snowmen didn't turn out as well as the gingerbread men because they were 'dryer')
7) Stir in sprinkles if desired (i thought a few would be fun) or sprinkle them in the moulds before packing the mixture in- 'how LUSH!'
8) Pack the mixture tightly as possible into the moulds applying lots of pressure, this is going to create your shape!
9) Allow to dry overnight *
10) When ready to pop them out- lay down a tea towel and gently turn them over .. easy clean up and it eases the fall..
11) Under warm water drop these buddies in and enjoy a relaxing and healthy aromatherapy bath! (safe for littles too)
*applying a sheet of tissue paper is supposedly a great way to enhance drying*
Enjoy and Happy & Safe Christmas to you all!!!!
Happy Halloween week!
This is one of the most wonderful times of they year- i really love halloween and the festivities that come along with it, now that i have a little, its even more magical.
I thought i would make a quick post about trick-or-treating with toddlers!
This halloween my little is 2 1/2 so probably our first year of 'real' trick or treating besides grandma and grandpas house. We are really excited and he is definitely in the mood!
In preparation we have been doing lots of practise yelling 'TRICK OR TREAT' and of course reading halloween books and watching the holiday specials on TV.
For this post i thought i would share some things we have been loving this time of year swell as our Trick or Treat survival pack for Halloween night!
The goods
Of course we will be taking a bucket to collect all the candy, but not just any bucket- this year I am going to attempt to make a Light Up Halloween Bucket for my little using this great tutorial from Cute as a fox blog. Isn't it adorable, and things that light up are always a hit with the kiddos, maybe they will even be distracted and put on that ridiculous costume you bought...
***When trick or treating with your little, don't forget a bigger and more sturdy bag for yourself so they can dump the candy and you can do the hauling and the snacking (you earned it right?!)
Those little buckets don't hold much and can get heavy for little hands..***
Mittens, here its cold for halloween so we tend to bundle up to the point of questionable costumes, so of course we will be wearing mittens, toques and ill have extras in my pocket.
A cute flashlight may help ease the fears of some anxious toddlers, plus- its safe!!! this one can be used by both parent and child - remember that bigger halloween bag YOUR carrying? well, store it there!
Lastly Trick or treating is hard work! So don't forget a drink for you and your little goul. These little halloween edition waters from Nestle are just the right size for little hands are won't be overly heavy in your bag. A festive to go mug is also essential for mom or dad- filled with 'cheer' of your choice!
Have a safe and festive halloween!!!
