Gifts in a Jar-Oatmeal Facial Scrub Mix
Gifts in a Jar day 3, hope you are enjoying these recipes. You can get your own books with Recipes in a Jar such as Gifts Cooks Love: Recipes for Giving
Herbal Soak Mix for Sore Muscles
makes 2 cups
1 cup dried rosemary
1/2 cup bay leaves
1/2 cup dried sage
1. Combine all infredients in a small mixing bowl and mix well. Pour into decorative 1-pint container with tight-fitting lid.
2 Attach gift tag with raffia or ribbon.
Pour 1/2 Cup Herbal Soak Mix into Knee-high Stocking; knot and set aside. Bring 1 Quart water to boil in medium saucepan; turn off heat. Place stocking in water and steep 10-12 minutes. Remove stocking and pour into warm bath.
Oatmeal Facial Scrub Mix
Makes 2 cups
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoons jasmine soap fragrance
1. Process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until oats are very finely ground. Pour into a decorative 1 pint container with a tight fitting lid or into a cellophane bags.
2. Attach gift tag with raffia or ribbon
TIP: If your gift recipient has especially sensitive skin, you can make an even gentler scrub by substituting baking soda for the cornmeal.
Pour 1 teaspoon Oatmeal Facial Scrub mix into palm of hand. Moisten with a little warer and gently massage into skin with fingertips in a circular motion. Rinse off immediately with plain water.