I love the idea of giving homemade gifts but must confess I am usually quite lazy on this front.
However, here is one gift idea that I did manage to get around to making (because it's so quick and easy to make!) A gingerbread body scrub.
Yes, gingerbread.
Not only is it very cheap, quick and easy to put together but it also smells incredible and is super good for your skin!
It is thoroughly recommended that you make or purchase a gingerbread man to eat whilst making this scrub. It will make you very happy.
You will need...
- 500g / 2 cups brown sugar
- 240ml / 1 cup oil (coconut oil and sweet almond oil are good choices)
- 2 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp mixed spice (or pumpkin pie mix)
- A jar or container
Optional extras: Add 1 tbsp vitamin E oil for dry skin
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. If the mixture is too oily, add sugar, if it's too dry, add more oil. Adjust spice measurements to your liking. Some oils can mask the scent of the ginger and cinnamon, so add more if needed.
- Store in an air-tight container or jar and decorate!
And there you are! A lovely, homemade, healthy gift idea for Christmas :-)
Monet says
Hello Aimee! What a beautiful blog you have! so glad I found it tonight. Like you, I love the idea of homemade christmas gifts, but it often doesn't happen. This looks like the perfect place to start!
Aimee says
Thank you Monet!
Marcie says
I love giving homemade gifts, but I especially love receiving them! This scrub must smell so amazing -- gingerbread is a scent that I can't resist!
Aimee says
Me too, the scent of gingerbread is just so uplifting for me...
Monica says
This is really neat and you made it look so pretty, Aimee! I do try to make a few things to give my neighbors and friends as gifts. I'm starting to plan my to-do list so I don't get too stressed out! I need one of your Danish butter cookies! : )
Aimee says
Thank you Monica :-) I think I may have to make another batch of those cookies soon... not only for the taste, but for the sheer joy of using my cookie press again!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
I love homemade gifts and I'm definitely trying this. It looks so cute! xx
Aimee says
Thanks Consuelo :-) x
Aysegul - Ice says
What a great idea! I bet it smells good too..
Love the pictures as well.. Very creative and chic.
Cheers!
Aimee says
Thank you lovely!