Happy Friday!

Hello there and Happy Friday!  I wanted to share this very cool-homemade-gift idea with you! If you are in need of a last minute gift for this holiday season (or at any time of the year for that matter)...consider this Vanilla Sugar Scrub. My daughter actually made these for all her (female) co-workers for Christmas gifts.  It's very easy, super cute, smells so good and is extremely cost effective! Most ingredients you probably have in your home and if not, you can find at your local store.

Vanilla Sugar Scrub
2 cups of brown sugar
1 cup of white sugar
1 cup of sunflower oil
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

Thoroughly mix sugars together until well blended and no lumps are visible. Add vanilla. Add oil. Blend all together. Place in jars and label. Ta-da! There you have it.

We went for an all natural look in gifting them....brown paper gift bags, natural brown raffia filler instead of tissue inside the bags....a very earthy feel.  These she just simply labeled "Vanilla Sugar Scrub" on the inside of the Season's Greetings tags. You can also write with a permanent marker on the jar itself, or on the jar lid. I think it would be nifty to recycle an old candle jar with the metal lid. If you place an almost-gone candle in the freezer for a while, the candle will freeze and you will be able to chisel out the remaining candle and recycle the jar!

Of course now, I am wanting to make more and different kinds (and I'm even considering a salt scrub). You can basically use 4-5 drops of any scent of essential oil in place of the Vanilla Extract. I also want to add, this gift is not just limited to the female clientele....change up the Vanilla to a Sandalwood or Patchouli oil for that special  guy. Happy Holidays & Happy Gifting!