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Brown Sugar Scrub

Are you guys ready for another Sugar Scrub? There is just something about the Summer Season right upon us that has me craving a good scrub. This Brown Sugar Scrub is actually a reposting of one of my very first Sugar Scrubs when I first started blogging.

My photo skills have come a long way since then. And I have been dying to make this scrub again and take better photos. I finally got around to doing it.

This recipe is really simple and I have found that my very favorite oil to use for scrubs is coconut oil. I did not know about coconut oil 3 years ago so I have made the change in the old recipe.

Brown Sugar Scrub:

1 cup Brown Sugar

1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted)

Directions:

1. Mix together until thoroughly incorporated.

2. Store in an air tight container.

3. Good for up to 3 months.

You will thank me for you smooth, soft skin! Bring on summer!

To download the Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub Labels click here:

{Brown Sugar Scrub Labels}

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Other sugar scrubs you might be interested in checking out:

Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub

Peppermint Sugar Foot Scrub

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Lemon Sugar Scrub

Brown Sugar Scrub

Citrus Bliss Sugar Scrub Cubes

May 9, 2013 · Filed under: Crafts, Gifts, Mother's Day Tagged with brown sugar, DIY sugar scrub, doTerra Oils, mothers day gift, mothers day gift idea, sugar scrub recipe

Homemade Lemonade Gift Kit and Printables

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I recently teamed up with ELEVEN other bloggers to bring you a fun NEW series each and every month. Each month we will collaborate around a fun theme and offer TWELVE different FREE printables for your personal use.

This month, our Printable Blog Hop theme is “Spring”! Each blogger is sharing their printables on their own sites. So be sure to hop on over to their respective sites using the links below and check them out. They are all sharing some really fun ideas!

I decided to make a Lemonade Kit gift idea. This is so simple, but a really fun gift to give and receive. The gift includes everything you need to be able to whip up some amazing Homemade Lemonade. Simply gather up the following supplies:

Glass Pitcher (I found mine at Home Goods for $7.99)
6-7 fresh Lemons
1 cup Sugar (in a plastic baggie)
Baker’s twine
free printables

I placed the bag of sugar in the bottom of the pitcher and then filled it up with the lemons. Then I simply attached the printable Homemade Lemonade Kit Label and the Recipe to the outside of the pitcher. You will want to include these so that the gift recipient can be able to make the Homemade Lemonade by following the directions and just adding water.

I also made some printable Homemade Lemonade Labels for some cute Lemonade jars if you would like to use those as well. You could give a couple of the empty glasses with the Homemade Lemonade Kit or just make the Lemonade and give away some jars of Homemade Lemonade.

A simple and easy gift that anyone would love to receive. I know I would! I think I will be giving these away as teacher gifts at the end of the school year. A great way to say goodbye to school and welcome the summer!

Now…Be sure to head on over to these other amazing sites and check out their fun printables!

#1) {The Dating Divas} – A fun, flirty, and FREE printable card to give to your man this Spring.

#2) {Somewhat Simple} – The Earth Laughs In Flowers: Free Printable art in 3 colors to choose from.

#3) {Whipperberry} – April showers bring May flowers printable sign for your Spring home decor.

#4) {Crafting Chicks} – A Spring Time Fun Checklist to check off your spring time plans!

#5) {Tatertots & Jello} – “Happy Spring” (Neighbor) gift tags

#6) {L’il Luna} – Spring Cleaning Prints

#7) {My Sister’s Suitcase} – “Bloom and Grow” tag that is perfect for a gift of Spring Flowers!

#8) {I Heart Nap Time} – A darling tag that is sure to dress up any gift – big or small!

#9) {The 36th Avenue} – “Spring is in the Air” Printable and cute gift tags.

#10) {Paging Supermom} – Say “Hello!” to Spring. Frame and embellish this cheerful printable, available in three sizes.

#11) {The TomKat Studio} – Simply pretty printable Mother’s Day card + gift tags.

#12) {The Idea Room} – Homemade Lemonade Gift Kit with free labels and printables.

To get the Homemade Lemonade Kit Printables click on the following link. Then click on “Previous Downloads”.

{Homemade Lemonade Kit Printables and Labels}

What do you think? Are you excited for this new series? I know I am!

If you liked this you may also enjoy the following past posts:

Homemade Bath Salts

Lemon Sugar Scrub

Homemade Lemonade Soap

Frozen Lemonade

April 24, 2013 · Filed under: Free Downloads, Gifts Tagged with free printable, homemade lemonade, lemon recipes, recipe, spring printable

Easter Candy Bark

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Easter is right around the corner and I have a quick and easy Easter treat that you can make in minutes and makes a great addition to your festive Easter food. Chocolate Bark is so easy to make and tastes so good. I have shared a few other Chocolate Bark candy ideas over the years. If you have been following along for a while you might remember some of them: Peppermint Bark, Candy Corn Bark, and Oreo Bark.

The thing I love about Bark Candy is that is looks a lot fancier than it really is to make. And they make a great and easy gift that most people might enjoy receiving. I simply melted some white chocolate. I love to use Ghiradelli white chocolate. Just melt it in a microwaveable bowl on 20 second intervals so you do not burn it, and stir between each cycle.

Then simply pour your melted chocolate onto a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan covered with wax or parchment paper. Sprinkle your Easter candy over the melted chocolate and let it cool and harden. Break into small pieces and then package up and give it away!

Or serve it as part of your Easter Dessert table. Either way…you will love how festive, fun and easy this Easter food is to make. Have you ever made a bark candy?