Pocket Hand Warmers

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

Pocket hand warmers!

I'm one of those people that does not do well in the cold.  No matter how high I turn up the thermostat, my hands and toes are always frozen.  Here's a great idea to keep warm during these chilly winter days.  And these are the perfect size for stocking stuffers.

Pocket Hand Warmers

Pocket Hand Warmers

flannel fabric
thread
uncooked rice
essential oil (optional)

Cut two pieces of fabric 5 1/2" by 4 1/2".  Sew right sides together, leaving an opening at one end.  Turn right side out and fill with uncooked rice.  Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.  OnGuard and Holiday Joy essential oil blends have a nice Christmas-y smell.  Lavender is always soothing.  And Balance has a nice, woodsy scent.  Sew the open end up, and you are finished.  Include a small card with instructions to heat in the microwave for 1 minute.

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Lavender Eye Pillow

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

A soothing lavender eye pillow!

The scent of lavender helps you fall asleep.  This eye pillow is great for a quick nap, relaxation, to ease a stress headache, or to add scent to your lingerie drawer.  Make some to give away, but be sure to keep one for yourself!

Lavender Eye Pillow

Lavender Eye Pillow

Fabric of choice
Flax seed or dry rice
3-4 drops lavender essential oil

Cut fabric approximately 8" x 10".  Fold in half and sew inside out three sides.  Turn right side out and fill with flax seed or dry rice.  Add lavender oil.  Finish sewing the fourth side.

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Sugar Scrub

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

Moisturizing sugar scrub!

Sugar Scrub

Here's a super simple recipe for making a great moisturizing sugar scrub.

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup oil (fractionated coconut, almond, or olive are all good choices)
3-5 drops essential oil

Combine all ingredients together and pour into a decorative container.

Chocolate mint truffle:  add 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and use peppermint essential oil.  Remember, peppermint is a strong oil, so use sparingly.
Lavender eucalyptus:  use lavender and eucalyptus essential oils.
Dreamsicle:  use Citrus Bliss blend essential oil.

Give this with yesterday's scented bath salts for a Night and Day Spa gift.

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Scented Bath Salts

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

Scented bath salts.

Everyone loves relaxing spa products.  And while you could spend $15 or more for scented bath salts, it is much less expensive to make them yourself.

Bath Salts with Essential Oils

Bath Salts

4 cups sea salt, kosher salt, or Epsom salts
5-10 drops essential oil
Dried fragrant plants such as lavender or eucalyptus (optional)

Mix ingredients together.  Pour into decorative container for yourself or as a gift for others.  Use a few spoonfuls of salts per bath.

Try some of these essential oils:

Lavender, for stress relief and relaxation
Breathe, to ease congestion and soothe during a cold or flu
Deep Blue, to soothe muscle pain

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E-mail me for a free sample of the essential oil of your choice.  And don't forget to come back tomorrow for more 12 Days of Christmas ideas.