I'm Gillian, a Scotland based home & lifestyle blogger. Follow along as I navigate this new journey sharing my life from home.
Today I have teamed up with some creative blogging friends to bring you a homemade holiday gift, perfect for a teacher, friend, or loved one. I don’t know about you, but my skin really suffers from the changing of the weather. As it gets colder out, I notice my skin feels dry and rough. I’m always looking for a body scrub that I can use to heal and soothe my sore skin.
I think all women enjoy pampering themselves and there is no better gift than a homemade body scrub to make them feel special this season. 
This project is so simple, I may just start whipping up huge batches for all my friends and family!
Here’s how I made it.
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Ingredients: (I doubled this recipe for one 16 oz jar of scrub.)
Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions:
1.Mix together 1/2 cup of Epsom Salt and 1/2 cup of Coconut Oil
2. Add food coloring (optional) and Essential Oil.
3. Create a gift tag or sticker for the Mason Jar and tie on a ribbon.
I can’t imagine a nicer gift for a teacher. I used to be a teacher and believe me, by the time you get to Christmas, you are in need of a relaxing spa day! The kids are excited and ready to take a break and the teachers are in need of time away from the kids also! Couple this with a small gift card for coffee and I would be in heaven.
Let’s see what other handmade teacher gifts my friends created! Click below to take you to their projects!
Hunt & Host
11 Magnolia Lane
Craving Some Creativity
Robb Restyle
I Should Be Mopping The Floor
My Life From Home
Lehman Lane
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To life feeling like home!
XO,
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November 30th, 2016 at 8:55 am
I love making homemade gifts and this one would be perfect for any girl! I love the pink too 🙂
November 30th, 2016 at 9:06 am
Thank you, Mary! It smells wonderful!
November 30th, 2016 at 10:08 am
I never thought of adding food coloring–I love the pop of color! Pinned to my teacher gifts board.
November 30th, 2016 at 11:55 am
Your scrub looks so pretty Amy! I love the smell of peppermint at Christmastime too! Pinning to my Christmas board 🙂
November 30th, 2016 at 12:14 pm
I love the Epsom slat addition, this is the cutest gift and easy to make for a crowd, even better! Thanks so much for joining us today!
November 30th, 2016 at 1:49 pm
Amy, this looks like such a delightful gift that any teacher would love to receive! I bet it smells just like Christmas in a jar.
December 1st, 2016 at 7:43 am
Thank you, Kristi! It does smell amazing!
November 30th, 2016 at 2:31 pm
I love to make DIY scrubs. I actually really like yours because I made some last year that was basically sugar, salt, and extracts. I had to hide it because my son kept trying to eat it! Your recipe would smell amazing but he wouldn’t eat it, lol. I love the epsom salt addition and now I can make body scrubs again!
December 1st, 2016 at 7:42 am
Yes! I agree, Rachel. I’ve made the sugar ones as well. I like this one better. The epsom salts also help with sore muscles!
December 1st, 2016 at 9:09 am
I love this – so pretty and such a great gift idea!
December 1st, 2016 at 11:03 am
Thank you, Amanda!
December 1st, 2016 at 1:02 pm
This is SO adorable, great idea!!
December 1st, 2016 at 3:28 pm
Thank you, Roxanne!
December 1st, 2016 at 9:15 pm
So cute – looks so good I could eat it! 😉 I love using coconut oil in crafts, so I can’t wait to try this recipe out.
Kristy
December 3rd, 2016 at 9:07 pm
The little container looks adorable that has to smell amazing!! Would love to give this a try.
December 5th, 2016 at 12:40 pm
It smells awesome! I think you would love it!
December 3rd, 2016 at 10:27 pm
So pretty! I bet it smells amazing. Can;t wait to try it.
December 5th, 2016 at 8:02 pm
Love that cute jar and what a great gift. Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned to my Essential oils board for future reference! Have a great week!
Kim
December 7th, 2016 at 7:24 am
Thanks Kim! It smells so heavenly. You’ll have to give it a try!
December 6th, 2016 at 1:34 am
You packaged it so adorably with the red and white string and rosemary sprig!
December 6th, 2016 at 11:30 am
I just love peppermint scrub! This is a great gift idea as well!
December 6th, 2016 at 11:52 am
Thank you, Michelle!
December 6th, 2016 at 1:29 pm
Stopping by from Sunday’s Best Linkup. Heavenly, I can smell this scrub through my computer screen. Great gift idea. Thanks for sharing on the linkup. I’m Pinning this one and sharing on Twitter.
December 6th, 2016 at 9:52 pm
ooohhh, I bet this smells amazing! What a thoughtful way to thank a special person!
December 7th, 2016 at 7:20 am
Thank you, Cat! It smells heavenly!
December 7th, 2016 at 9:38 am
Yum!! I love homemade scrubs!
The twine and greenery are a cute little touch too!
December 7th, 2016 at 9:44 am
Thank you! It smells wonderful!
December 8th, 2016 at 8:31 pm
This looks amazing and I can only imagine that it smells just as amazing!!! This would make the perfect gift – totally pinning this!
Thanks for sharing with us on the Family Joy Blog Link Party!
>> Christene
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December 9th, 2016 at 7:21 am
Thank you, Christene! It does smell amazing. You will definitely need to give it a try!
December 9th, 2016 at 12:27 pm
I haven’t used epsom salts in a body scrub before, but I like it way better than sugar. And peppermint anything is the best!
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December 12th, 2016 at 3:58 pm
This looks like a lovely DIY and gift idea. I made some myself last year as gifts. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Pinned & shared.
December 12th, 2016 at 6:26 pm
Thanks for hosting!
December 12th, 2016 at 6:18 pm
Ok, so how do you keep it from getting hard because of the coconut oil hardening?
December 12th, 2016 at 6:21 pm
M’Leigha, mixed with the salts, it did not harden up! It must be that combo together. Good question!
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Pretty and practical. That’s a great combination and perfect for this time of year. Thanks for linking up to Funtastic Friday!
December 14th, 2016 at 11:29 am
Glad you like them. Your welcome. Thank you so much for hosting.
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November 7th, 2018 at 7:52 am
I’m actually going to be making this scrub as Christmas gifts for family & friends. I’m sure it’s going to be a huge hit!
November 7th, 2018 at 8:18 am
It will be! It’s a wonderful gift for someone.
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