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Candy Cane Bath Salts
Gifts in a jar:
Pretty layered bath salts make a perfect gift for teens, co-workers or teachers.
Makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $1.50 per jar.
Materials and Supplies for Candy Cane Bath Salts:
12 tall jelly (12-ounce) canning jars with lid and rings
2 4-pound cartons Epsom Salts (approximately 16 cups)
4 pounds sea salt or Kosher salt (approximately 6 cups)
1/2 teaspoon glycerin, divided
12 to 15 drops peppermint essential oil
12 to 15 drops red food color
3 pieces cardstock (for tags)
Wash, rinse and dry canning jars.
Empty one carton Epsom Salts into large mixing bowl or batter bowl. Add 3 cups sea salt, stir well. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon glycerin and 6 to 8 drops essential oil. Mix well.
In second large mixing bowl, empty one carton Epsom Salts, and add 3 cups sea salt. Stir well. Add 1/4 teaspoon glycerin, 6 to 8 drops essential oil, and food color. Stir until completely blended. Color should be even.
tip: use a heavy-duty stand mixer (such as Kitchenaid-brand) to mix bath salts easily. Set mixer to lowest setting and mix until color is even--but don't try this with hand mixers or smaller stand mixers!
Holding canning jars at an angle, layer salts in jars, alternating white and
colored mixtures. This recipe makes 12 12-ounce gift jars, plus a bonus of 3 to 4 cups extra bath salts. Package them in small plastic zipper craft bags for easy stocking stuffers! Makes 12 gift jars.
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing that's why we recommend it daily.
~-Zig Ziglar
Arthritis Bath
15 drops Lavender
5 drops Clary Sage
10 drops Geranium
3 drops Ylang Ylang.
Place oils in bath under running water.Warm is sometimes better than hot.... Rinse thoroughly when finished. Light a candle and make sure you can relax with no interruptions.
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I just had to share a letter I received.
I think her sons did a great job.
Hi there!
I wanted to send you a quick note to say Thank you. My two sons (age 6 and 8) make the candy cane bath salts for their teachers and bus drivers this year and we had SUCH a good time doing it. They're so proud of their creations, and can't wait to present them next week.
Thanks again,
Rebecca Zaranko
Amherst, OH
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