Holiday Gift Guide :
Homemade Gifts For Her
Whether you are a girl buying for the women in your family or your best girlfriends, or if you are a man buying for your special lady, these gifts are sure to make their eyes sparkle and hearts happy! I have created a list of inexpensive homemade gifts that every girl would want! Though it may be easier to just go out and buy something from a store, putting that extra thought and time in it to make it yourself is well worth it when it comes to these gifts! Hope you enjoy, happy creating!
One of my favorite parts of my shower is using a body scrub! It feels great on your skin and leaves you soft and smooth, not to mention you smell great afterwards! To get in the holiday spirit, why not give a Gingerbread body scrub! If you would like to make it into a gift bag why not add a loofa, body butter and body wash to go with it! This gift will make any girl happy!
Ingredients for Gingerbread Body Scrub : 3/4 c Brown Sugar, 1 t Freshly Grated Ginger Root, 1 t Cocoa Powder, 1 T Olive Oil
Step One : Measure all ingredients into a bowl Step Two : Mix well to combine all items completely Step Three : Package in container of your choice and keep refrigerated until you give the gift. Step Four : Shelf life is 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Ingredients for Gingerbread Body Scrub : 3/4 c Brown Sugar, 1 t Freshly Grated Ginger Root, 1 t Cocoa Powder, 1 T Olive Oil
Step One : Measure all ingredients into a bowl Step Two : Mix well to combine all items completely Step Three : Package in container of your choice and keep refrigerated until you give the gift. Step Four : Shelf life is 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator.
There is nothing more comforting than cuddling up with a book in bed with candles burning! Give the special women in your life these easy, vintage inspired homemade teacup candles. For a gift bag idea, you could always add in a special novel and a pair of fuzzy socks! A themed gift bag shows you put some thought into her gift to make it a special relaxing night!
Ingredients for a Teacup Candle : Teacup, Microwaveable Wax, Candle Wicks ( atleast 1" taller then teacup), Candle Scent or Dye (optional), Microwavable Container, Hot Glue Gun, Thermometer
Step One : Clean and dry your teacup completely. Step Two : Place your wick in the center of the cup and glue the base down with your hot glue gun. Step Three : Heat wax in microwavable container according to directions on the box. Step Four : Pour into cup and gently adjust the wick so that it is in the center of the wax. Step Five : Let sit until wax is cool and solid. Step Six : Trim the wick to 1/4".
Ingredients for a Teacup Candle : Teacup, Microwaveable Wax, Candle Wicks ( atleast 1" taller then teacup), Candle Scent or Dye (optional), Microwavable Container, Hot Glue Gun, Thermometer
Step One : Clean and dry your teacup completely. Step Two : Place your wick in the center of the cup and glue the base down with your hot glue gun. Step Three : Heat wax in microwavable container according to directions on the box. Step Four : Pour into cup and gently adjust the wick so that it is in the center of the wax. Step Five : Let sit until wax is cool and solid. Step Six : Trim the wick to 1/4".
Holidays though seem relaxing, can be quite stressful. Dealing with distant family members coming in and taking up space, trying sweep through your Christmas shopping list in time, and remember that trip you planned for right before or after Christmas? Not such a good idea now is it? This Milk bath would be a great pairing to the body scrub for a gift bag! Give the gift of relaxation and stress relief. Merry Christmas to that lucky lady!
Ingredients : 1 c Cornstarch, 2 c Powdered Milk, 1/2 c Oatmeal, 1 t cinnamon
Step One : Mix all ingredients in blender or food processor until it is a fine powder. Step Two : Add about 2-3 tablespoons to your bathwater.
Ingredients : 1 c Cornstarch, 2 c Powdered Milk, 1/2 c Oatmeal, 1 t cinnamon
Step One : Mix all ingredients in blender or food processor until it is a fine powder. Step Two : Add about 2-3 tablespoons to your bathwater.
Having the ability to make your own Starbucks Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha during the holidays is one great feeling! Being able to give that ability to a girl in your life is an even better feeling! Not only are you giving them a chance to make one, but the chance to make five. Not to mention an adorable mug to drink out of! If you would like copy and paste the following steps to place in your gift bag to show her how to create this amazing drink for the cold winter holidays!
Ingredients for making ONE Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha : 2 White Chocolate Truffles, 2 Candy Canes, 1 Hot Cup of Coffee
Step One : Using the back of a spoon, crush the two candy canes while still in the packaging to make melting the peppermints in the coffee quicker. Step Two : Pour both crushed candy canes into the coffee until they are completely dissolved. Step Three : Break open truffles while still in packaging to make them softer for mixing. Step Four : One at a time, add one truffle and stir until completely dissolved before adding the other. Step Five : Top with Whipped Cream (optional) Step Six : Enjoy!
Ingredients for making ONE Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha : 2 White Chocolate Truffles, 2 Candy Canes, 1 Hot Cup of Coffee
Step One : Using the back of a spoon, crush the two candy canes while still in the packaging to make melting the peppermints in the coffee quicker. Step Two : Pour both crushed candy canes into the coffee until they are completely dissolved. Step Three : Break open truffles while still in packaging to make them softer for mixing. Step Four : One at a time, add one truffle and stir until completely dissolved before adding the other. Step Five : Top with Whipped Cream (optional) Step Six : Enjoy!