Receipe for scented bath salts and bed buddy

[DiMarie]

Anyone have the receipe to make scented bath salts?
I have mason jars and ribbon for a few gifts.

Also, the rice filled, scented Bed Buddy with a sock?

I made some cookies and filled Tin's, but just like a bit more to share of homemade type gift...
Di

[Julie]

My son made me some three years ago and I've used it sparingly because it's so sweet. He walked in the other night on my bubblebath and asked me why I didn't use his stuff. I told him that I just loved that he made it, but saw the look in his eyes that he wanted me to use it so I did. Sniff it's all gone but I got a nice snuggle later on!

[Julie]

Homemade Bath Salts!



2 1/2 lb. Epsom Salts

Food Coloring

Perfume or scented oil

Combine Epsom salts with food coloring and perfume in a large bowl. Mix well so color is even. Put into smaller jars and let stand 4-6 weeks before using. This causes the odor to blend with the salts.

This bath salt is very soothing and makes for a very relaxed bath.

[Julie]

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/giftinajar/bath-salts.shtml

[Doody]

Homemade Bath Salts!

2 1/2 lb. Epsom Salts

Food Coloring

Perfume or scented oil

Combine Epsom salts with food coloring and perfume in a large bowl. Mix well so color is even. Put into smaller jars and let stand 4-6 weeks before using. This causes the odor to blend with the salts.

This bath salt is very soothing and makes for a very relaxed bath.

And might I add, Epsom salts are excellent for helping with muscle ache and pain. I always have them handy. They've been used for years and years for therapeutic baths.

Problem is, to really get the best use for aches and pain, you have to use a good amount, at least a cup full. When I really ache from the myofascia or fibro, I use a LOT in my bath and soak for 20 minutes.

Nice idea Julie!

And DiMarie...can I be one of your best friends that you are giving those lovely gifts to????? :D

[Julie]

I'm excited about this and hope I can throw some of these together for Christmas presents.

[DiMarie]

Thanks so much,
Yes I use straight old epsom salts for the muscle pains of chronic pai, mega good. I did see it takes weeks to soak in tough? I can tell the DIL that I guess she will wait.
The scented oils, are they like the ones for candy? or where woould I find them?

LOL, IF you don't mind a baggie mailed I will send it along Doody.

I think I like lavendar? Umm. I will do some stopping on the way to work. I think the same things are used in the sock with rice?

I agree at least a Cup or if big tub, 2 cups to relly have a grand soak.
I have work at 3:00 pm today so I better run if going to find some of the items!
Thanks for links and ideas...

Oh, the soups in a jar look great too from the link! YUM!
Di