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WHAT DOES THE ORGANIZATION COURSE COVER?
The Balanced Home Organization Core
($1,000 Value)Contains my core Decluttering and Organization Processes, which shows you how to:
- Learn how to declutter and organize your home–by learning processes and techniques that really work!
- Deal with stuff you don't know how to get rid of
- Understand what qualifies as hoarding
- Understand how to overcome hoarding tendencies
- Deal with your junk room or junk drawer
The Tools
- Workbook, Resources, Labels, and More ($250 Value). Contains everything you need to help guide you through each lesson, including:
- An easy-to-follow workbook to guide you step-by-step through the lessons
- Printable Labels
- A vision sheet for your home
- A working checklist of tasks you can accomplish in 30 minutes or less
- Shopping and To-Do Lists
- Monthly Calendar and Weekly Schedule
The Mental Foundation
The best processes to overcome mental barriers from Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi's Mastermind Course ($200 Value). Helps you to find the time, the energy and the motivation to organize your home by:
- Discovering your “true, internal why” -> what motivates you to want an organized home
- Helping you clearly identify what is holding you back from success
- Teaching you how to organize your schedule to create new pockets of time
- Helping you discover what is most important for you to accomplish with your time, as opposed to just urgent or habit
- Helping you cut out the things that aren't important and identify gaps in your schedule you can dedicate to working on your home
Your Ideal Home
The best processes to set and achieve your vision by breaking it down into actionable steps ($300 Value). Teaches you how to break down an overwhelming project into small, manageable steps, by:
- Clearly defining your goal and vision for your home
- Learning how to evaluate specific rooms and identify what you want to be improved
- Identifying specific, easy to complete tasks in each room that will contribute to your overall goal without overwhelming you
- Getting your family or others involved in the process
Cleaning and Maintaining
The best processes to clean and maintain your home after it has been organized ($200 Value).Teaches you how to maintain your home once it is clean and keep it organized, by:
- Providing you with the basic cleaning routines you need to naturally stay in control of your home
- Teaching you my amazing “Ten-Minute Clean-up” process, which allows you to clean an entire floor / room in ten minutes or less!
- Showing you how to establish routines with your kids and other members of the family
- Sharing important resources such as chore cards, favorite cleaning products, and a deep-cleaning checklist, and more
- Explaining the laundry routine we use in our home to get our laundry done every week without even thinking about it
- Teaching you how to deep clean your home after it has been decluttered and organized
- Showing you how to help the other members of your household be on the same page and not “unclean” your home
During the course, we will:
- Show you the process of how to go throughout your home decluttering, cleaning, and organizing. Then you can take this process and go throughout all the rooms in your home–including the bathrooms, kitchen, craft room, home office, basement, entryway, playroom, garage, attic, and all other rooms in your home–cleaning and organizing.
- Clean out and organize not just the rooms themselves, but organization spaces such as closets, shelves, drawers, and bookshelves.
- Learn how to properly use organization equipment, such as bins, drawer organizers, storage bins, food storage containers, lids, and baskets.
The Private Balanced Home Community
(BONUS – Priceless). Provides a community that you can go to whenever you need a place where you…
- Seek inspiration and ideas from others
- Receive support and motivation from others
- Share your successes and see the successes of others as we all work towards finding balance and clarity in our homes.
- Can ask questions and let me know what you may still need help with so that I can continue to cater the course to your needs
What Do People Have To Say About My Organization Course?
“This course was instrumental in helping me organize my space as well as my time. As a busy mom, I have a better grasp on what my days need to include so that I can enjoy my family rather than spend my time spinning my wheels cleaning up after everyone.”
“The Balanced Home Course helped me to be the “professional organizer” for my family! Simple steps to follow, check lists, printable labels, suggestions and worksheets will keep you on track to successfully maintain your own balanced home.”
“I am pretty sure I have solved more issues with the seven layers and clarity tool than I have in 6 months of therapy!! I think this course is going to help much more than my home. Thanks Amy!!!!”
When I realized I had been overcomplicating the idea of organization, that simplifying was a key component, then things really started to fall into place!”
When I realized I had been overcomplicating the idea of organization, that simplifying was a key component, then things really started to fall into place!””
HOW TO GET MOTIVATED TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOME
HOW TO OVERCOME FEARS AND MENTAL BARRIERS
I asked and these are the things that are holding you back from getting started! I made sure my course helped you overcome your specific fears and developed processes to address each of the concerns below. Have you ever had any of the same concerns?
- “I don't have the time.”
- “I don't know how to break it down into manageable chunks.”
- “How do I balance other activities?”
- “I don’t have enough energy / motivation.”
- “I'm overwhelmed and don't know where to start.”
- “I'm scared / unable to commit.”
- “I don't trust myself.”
- “I don't have the confidence I will finish.”
- “How do I maintain / keep on top of it?”
- “I have a hard time with inconsistency / finding balance.”
- “I'm afraid of quitting too soon and having it be a mess.”
- “How do I build the habits and routines?”
- “Keeping it clean and organized”“Staying focused and not getting distracted.”
- “What if I have physical limitations.”
- “I don't have the supplies / resources / money (i.e. containers etc.) / storage space.”
- “I don't want to part with things.”
- “What Do I do with all the stuff? Donate? Kids?”
- “What if I need it later?”
- “My family has stuff they want to keep.”
- “Family is not being helpful or even counterproductive… How do I get my family on board?”
- “No sense of design / vision for what I want.”
- “Lack of knowledge.”
- “Afraid of not doing it right.”
- “Being okay with not having it perfect.”
STILL NOT READY TO BUY?
Because I know that sometimes it can be difficult to take that initial leap of faith, I wanted to give you something that would allow you to get your feet wet a little, something that you could access RIGHT NOW. I think you'll like it. I've opened up a “sneak peek” section of my course, where you can access one or two of the lessons that are a part of The Balanced Home Course. If you click the button below you will be able to create your own personal account / log in for the course and access the “sneak peek” videos.
OTHER ORGANIZATION PROJECTS
If you are interested in taking a deeper look into some of the spaces in my home, check out the following posts!
I tried your candy cane scrub, handed it out to friends from Christmas to rave reviews! I will definitely try this, ready for a little summer! Just getting acquainted with EO’s, wondering how a scrub with the oils that best deal with stress and anxiety would smell.
So happy to hear that! There are some really great smelling oils for stress. Lavendar oil is good one.
DoTerra’s Citrus Bliss blend is great for stress too, or use The Serenity blend.
Oh yes! I do enjoy the Citrus Bliss…it smells so good! I need to try it with the Serenity Blend…good idea!
I wanted to make a lime coconut scrub and was wondering if I could use a few drops of straight lime juice instead of essential oil
I was wondering about the shredded coconut. Did you buy a fresh coconut and cut it open and use a grater to shred?
Nope. Just used shredded coconut in a bag.
I found that orange is a very calming scent
This sounds great! Except for the shredded coconut. Doesn’t sound like something I want going down my drain, so I’ll do it without the coconut.
Dawn- You can definitely forgo the coconut if you aren’t wanting to mess with that. Hope you enjoy the scrub!
Love that you put the “lime in the coconut”!
this is beautiful! and sounds amazing! nothing like some tropical fruit to get you thinking of summer!
Thanks Kellie! I have summer on my mind! This totally reminds me of it.
Sounds great! Only I’m afraid to use this in the shower before a workday because I’m afraid I’d end up sitting in the sun with a tropical drink in my hand instead of getting ready :-)
Where did you get those cute jars?
Haha! Good point!! I got the taller one at Hobby Lobby few years ago. The other one is new from Bennion Crafts.
Two of my favorite things! I LOVE lime and coconut! I think you’ve saved me for Mother’s Day since my mom has forbid me to spend much money on her this year. How could she resist this? We already use coconut oil for a bazillion things so we have a nice stash. I’m going to run out and get the lime oil today. Thanks!
So glad I could help you out. This definitely doesn’t cost much to make. Just the initial expense of the essential oil, but it lasts for a really long time.
How long does this last before going bad? Or do you have to keep it in the frig?
The sugar scrubs I have made in the past last as long as 3 months. Just be sure to scoop it out with clean hands or spoon to reduce bacteria contamination.
Rosemary mint is divine
Ooooh. That does sound divine!
I see you have pictures of limes, do you or can you use real limes, or is it just to show the scent?
This sounds divine! Oh. MY. Do you use the scrub on your face, body..? Also, I have the same questions on Robin on how long it will keep. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas!
You can use it all over your body. Coconut oil is great for your skin. Should last about 3 months.
Have you noticed that the scrub gets hard in the jar? I made some a week ago and now it’s as hard as a rock. Any suggestions? Is it bc of the coconut oil solidifying?
Darn it. I have not had a problem with this. It could be because of that or air getting into the jar. So sorry.
Fresh grated coconut??!?? You’re a rockstar. And I’m sure you smell divine– please don’t take offense if I lean in a bit closer the next time I see you — which I hope is soon! Thanks for this recipe!
You make me smile Mallie! Let’s make it sooner! xo
This sounds wonderful! Perfect for summer!
Thanks Holly!
Sounds divine! Can hardly wait to try it. I don’t have a Facebook account and wondered if I can still get the coconut/ lime scrub tag? Thanks for always posting great blog posts! I love your blog!
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!
I can’t seem to get the link to print the label for this awesome scrub. Could you help?
Here is the link. Then click on Previous Downloads. It should then take you to the labels. Let me know if you still have a problem.
{Watermelon, Rosemary, Lemonade}
The light sweet scent of watermelon offsets the earthy rosemary and balances well with lemon. It has become my favorite new flavor/scent. I flavor my lemonade and water like this…I am addicted ;)
That sounds amazing!
sounds so fabulous to have a foot rub with this!
This might be a crazy question but where can you find the oil you are referring too? Not coconut oil but the essential oil?
I buy doTerra Essential Oils. I buy them from Julie Crowell who is an independent consultant. You can ask her any questions you may have and order through her. She will send them to you. Here is a link to her site. http://www.dropsforlife.co/idearoom.html#.UYnkscqh0do
You may go over this somewhere, but how do you recommend fixing the label onto the jar? Do they make paper that’s all sticker so you can make custom sticker sizes? Or do you just print on regular paper and glue? Sorry if this is a dumb question!
Not a dumb question. I just use a glue stick and it works great! There is sticker paper you can print them on to if you want to make them fancier!
Thanks so much!
Quick question, does the coconut oil solidify back up after you mix it into the sugar scrub? I am just wondering how it stays soft and easy to use. I usually make scrubs with jojoba oil or even light EVO when I am in a pinch, but I love the idea of using coconut oil. Thanks so much!
The oil does not solidfy hard. It looks just like the photograph days after making it still. I love that it does not clog the pores either. Coconut oil is now my new go to for scrubs!
Coconut oil will only be in a more “solid” state under temperatures of 75/76 degrees, above this temp is is a liquid, so unless you live somewhere where it never gets above those temps you won’t have a problem. Also, once coconut oil is mixed with other ingerdients it will firm up some (again under 75/76) but not as much as it will w/o anything else mixed in to it. (in my experience)
I love all your scrubs! This one looks heavenlllllly! I have a handful of essential oils but need to get lime stat! (; Thanks for the tute, Amy! xo
Awww…thanks Kristi! The lime smells amazing. I might be a little obsessed with it!
Do you have to use fresh coconut or can you sub pre shredded from a bag?
Nope! The pre-shredded will work just fine!! It is not even necessary to use the coconut. I just like the extra texture and the fun little hint of coconut it adds to it!!
This is something I will be using all summer long.
Me too Emily! It just screams summer to me. Now if the temps will get there :)
Us the oil 1/4 cup before or after melted? TIA! Great recipe! Can’t wait to try it this week!
Measure the 1/4 cup of oil while it is solid. You can always add more if you don’t like the consistency after.
I’m not sure if anyone else has asked this, but when i click on the link to get the label, it goes to a oage that dies not have a label to download/print??
Oooh I would make a mint lime or basil lime!
Made the Candy Cane Sugar Scrub & gave away for Christmas. Everybody loved it. Can’t wait to make The Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub!! Idea:How about making a Ginger Sugar Scrub? =)
How about grapefruit-rosemary?
Oh wow! I love grapefruit. I am going to have to try that combo out!!
These scrubs sound divine. I think I’ll make one this weekend for myself.
I think strawberry lemonade would be another good scrub for summer.
Yum! Strawberry Lemonade does sound amazing and perfect for summer!
I don’t have lime eo, can I use fresh grated lime zest instead?
Yes! It would work great and smell yummy!
Do you think rosemary and lavender would be a good combo for a sugar scrub?
It sounds divine!!
I love this combination, it is perfect for spring. Bright and light and I bet it is amazing. I love it :) Krista @ A Handful of Everything
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment.
I make a scrub using either coconut oil or olive oil (depends on what I have on hand), sugar, cocoa and sweet orange EO. I love the smell of chocolate and orange together – YUM
I was wondering does it have to be essential oil-lime or could u use fresh lime juice?
LOVE! Will have to pin the other recipes as well! I am newly loving coconut oil as well- fantastic in oatmeal cookies,!
I am going to try this very soon!! Coconut and lime are one of my favorite scents. I would love to see if you could do a brown sugar and fig scrub. :)
Brown sugar and fig sounds delicious!
Wow, I am so glad I found your blog. It looks perfect for me.
I can see using most of the doTERRA oils in a scrub. I can’t wait to experiment. All of the citrus oils, lavender, citrus bliss, some of the more “manly” scents could be used for Father’s Day scrubs – I can’t wait to play in sugar!
One question. I see that you use regular coconut oil for your scrubs. Is there a reason you do use the doTERRA oil. Cost, consistency?
I like to use coconut oil from the store for my scrub. I like the consistency better and my doTerra coconut oil I like to save to use for my regular doTerra oil uses! That is a great question though!
This sounds great! I love the smell of lime and coconut together!
Oh, I like using sugar scrubs and this combo sounds lovely! Check out my blog post for another scrub recipe.
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog_post/EweniqueEssentials/12950/easy_to_make_sugar_scrub
I just love this Amy!
Thanks so much for linking up this week! I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2013/summer-diy-ideas/
Have a fabulous rest of the weekend!
I too love lime and coconut and sugar scrubs, so this combo is great. Well done on the photos, by the way. The 1/2 lime in the 1/2 coconut is great, as is the photo of the coconut shell filled with scrub. Well done!
How about a pineapple coconut scrub. Pina colada is summer!!
Pineapple sounds fabulous!!!
I love the smell of sandlewood.. So wouldn’t that make a nice body scrub? I’m trying to think of what ingredient would go well with it.. :):)
Lavender x
Hi! This looks great! I just wanted to put in a plug for not microwaving the coconut oil. I have read on many websites (including the one I just found below) that the microwave and/or direct heat destroys the good stuff! So, just fyi. :) Thanks!
“Never melt coconut oil in the microwave or over direct heat (unless you are using it to fry or sauté). This will damage the healthful properties and destroy the good fats it contains.
Instead, I prefer using either a double boiler or a bain-marie. Make your own version with a small saucepan and glass or Pyrex bowl. Add an inch or two of water to the saucepan and set the bowl on top (if the bottom of the bowl touches the water, that’s okay – just make sure it doesn’t touch the bottom of the pan, but instead rests on the lip of the pan). Heat the water to a gentle simmer. Add the coconut oil to the bowl and allow it to melt gradually over a low heat.” … by theparticularkitchen.com
I love anything vanilla or cupcake scented :) How about something along those lines???
How can I get the cute labels? I would love the coconut/lime and lemon. The links don’t seem to be working???
I am very excited to make this! I just have one question. How long does this last or is there a certain time frame that it should be used by? The reason I ask is because I’ve read other homemade scrubs should be used that same day to three days, after that to toss away. Thank you.
I was wondering if you could use fresh lime juice instead of the lime essential oil?
Sure you can. It just will not last very long and I have found that the mix tends to turn a little brownish after a couple of days when I did a little test of it.
is the coconut shavings necessary? and what if i used real lime juice and not the scent?
Coconut shavings are optional. I have found you will have to use it up a lot quicker with the real lime juice and it can tend to turn the sugar a little brown and discolor it after a couple of days. You could just make a batch at a time though…enough for just a couple of days use.
Great scrubs! What is the best way to store them and how long will they stay “good”?
thnx
Can I use raw sugar instead of white?
Raw sugar will work great. I have used that before too. It makes for a better exfoliation. I have also done a mixture!
Awesome! Thank you! :)
Can you use regular table sugar or do you use raw sugar? I’ve heard conflicts on this.
Also, warming oils are different than essential oils for scenting these, right?
Thanx for your assistance!
Yes. You should be able to use both. I find it best to use a mix with the raw sugar though. But sometimes I just like the smaller granuales. I am not actually sure what warming oils are though. I have not heard of them before!
Isn’t introducing coconut oil into your plumbing a dubious proposition? This stuff solidifies at a relatively high temp — so it’s going to build up it your drain and pipes. Same principle as bacon grease.
Here in Hawaii the oils is always melted. Will it seperate when it settles? How long will a batch last?
Does this need to be refrigerated?
I’d love to send it via US Mail as a gift from Missouri to Florida.
Thanks.
You should be fine to mail it with no problems!
Hi,
Wow, I’m just learning about scrubs. Since I am a native of south Florida, this immediately caught my eye :-) Oh how I miss tropical living!!
Would like to make these and distribute them as gifts.
What is the shelf life? Thanks
HI! OK, first, I LOVE this! I am going to make it tomorrow. Second, I am wondering if you could help me. I have tried to make a GREAT smelling eucalyptus mint scrub (or lotion, or body butter) but I can’t get it to smell right. I am wondering if you know of a recipe for the scrub?
Thanks Sarah! I have not made a Eucalyptus Mint Scrub or seen one but it sounds divine!! I want to try it now! If I get a chance I will try it and let you know!
Sounds wonderful – can you substitute sea salt for the white sugar?
Yes! You can make this into a salt scrub just as easily. It will give you a different result though but could be used as bath salts for your bath or as a foot soak!
The photo shoot is brilliant. Makes me want to eat what you’re making :) And I absolutely love coconut sugar scrubs because they are by far the most nourishing on your skin. Thanks for sharing. This site is also helpful if people want to learn about making their own sugar scrubs http://howtomakesugarscrub.com/sugarscrubecourse/
Wonder if you could make a candy cane?
Looks so delicious! I would love to try this with pineapple and papaya to take advantage of the exfoliating enzymes in the fruit. I’d also like to try adding a couple of other essential oils especially good for cell rejuvenation too.
I was looking for homemade holiday gifts and came across this recipe. I will definitely be trying it, along with a couple others! I think a chai scrub would be interesting, as would a rosemary peppermint or lemon thyme foot scrub. Just food for thought.
Hello..
This scrub is going to be one I make and give away..I’m looking for large batches to make and having a hard time finding recipes. Would particularly like facial scrub recipes.
Can you help?
Thank you any any input, looking forward to hearing from you..
All the best to you,
nanc’
Hi, i will like to make and sell some of mu own scrubs, i recently make some scrubs. however some scrubs only last for a month as they melt with the other ingredients. ive been using sugar , lemon juice , honey ? any help for it to last longer?
Hi,
I would like to know if baking coconut, such as grated coconut could be used for texture as well as scent?
What about dried herbs & spices like mint flakes?
Thank you!
Sure! Just remember that they are degradable so the shelf life would be very short. But in small batches it would work great and be so fun!
I just made this a week ago and my coconut oil solidified. Any ideas as to how to keep it soft?? I hate the idea of giving this as Christmas gifts and people having to use a butter knife to scrape it out of the jar to use.
It will solidify. So if that bothers you, you can use a different oil. But I do find that if your jar is by the steamy shower, it does get soft so they won’t have to be scraping it out. As soon as it touches the warm skin it will soften as well. That is one of the down sides of the coconut oil.
Can you put some lime zest into the recipe or will that be too much?
No! I think that would be a great addition. I added lemon zest to my Lemon Sugar Scrub and loved it!
My coconut oil does not have a scent, which is disappointing as I wanted to make coconut scented scrub (I got the white tub at Walmart…LouAnas). How can I get the scent? I have some coconut extract but I’m worried about that causing it to go bad sooner. Ideas???
Hi… Im pretty new to sugar scrub home making..so i have a few questions,the sugar that’s used is it sugar i would buy from the grocery store to make kool-aid or lemon aid? And can this sugar scrub be used in the shower ?where would i buy the oils?oh and for the coconut shreds would those be the ones u find in a pack in the bake good aisle ?…
i really can’t wait to start making these for family & friends !!
Thanks :)
I have wanted to try a sugar scrub for awhile now.Question-For a foot scrub or body scrub does the sugar have to be the large crystal kind or is just regular sugar ok.Also can you mix about anything with it without melting the sugar or causing a mess?Such as grapeseed oil,olive oil etc.
Thanks
No. I use just regular sugar sometimes, but for a fun texture difference you can use different sizes.
I just made this for team gifts for tomorrow night – it is divine! I did a little variation and did two layers – tinted the lime with a slight green shade, and used coconut essential oil in the white one – it is heavenly!!!
Your site is amazing!!!
Thank you.
I made this today, it smells and feels wonderful. I had to add a bit more oil since it solidified on me. It’s pretty cold in Northern VA. I will be trying the others. Thanks for sharing!!!
Amy! Thanks so much for your awesome site! I planned to make a sugar scrub as part of my 12 yo Feb winter birthday party and I love your coconut lime ! However I can’t seem to get the link for the label to connect? Any chance you can help ? Thanks for all you give to the idea room- it’s one of my favorites!
Best regards! Dawn
Just sent over the link!!
Made a sample batch: love it! Making it as a thank you for a baby shower I’m co-hosting. Wondering how far ahead I can make this and store for the shower? Thoughts/comments?
Coconut lime sugar scrub they will make skin soft? Cellulite included? All body? Face?
Finally something I can do with the white sugar I no longer ingest. This looks like it will be heavenly.
What store can you find the lime essential oil ??
I got it from my DoTerra oils rep. You can get it through her. Here is her email Julie Crowell [email protected]
What do you do about the whole pieces of coconut shred does it just dissolve away into tiny prices because it could stick and wrapped up on the drain. So what I’m asking is like what the coconut feels like in the sugar scrub??
What a fun gift this was to make for teacher appreciation!!! Thank you for the recipe! I love finding fun ways to use my doTerra oils!! :D
Made this for mother’s day on Sunday and it was so easy. The scrubs smells amazing! Since I had a little leftover I tried it out on my own skin (I’ve really dry and sensitive skin) and it felt really good. My face is incredibly soft now. Thanks for that wonderful idea.
Does the sugar dissolve in the coconut oil? Do you wait until it cools off a bit first? Awesome idea, thanks!
Awesome site you have here but I was wanting to know if you knew of any community
forums that cover the same topics discussed in this article?
I’d really love to be a part of community where I can get
responses from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest.
If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks!
This sounds amazing and I can’t wait to try it! Just a quick question: how long will the scrub keep once made? Is it best to make small ‘one use’ portions? I’m thinking that coconut and pineapple would be pretty good too! There are worse things to smell of than a Pina Colada! ;) xxx
Hello I just love your label for the coconut lime sugar scrub. It’s too super cute! Thank you for posting this project. I can’t wait to try it I am so excited about it. Although I have a question. I am not on facebook. (I know I am probably one of the only people on the planet who does not want a facebook account.) Would you be willing to email me a PDF of your labels please?
Carrie
Hello~
I am sure you are tired of people asking for your label. But I think it is so cute! I am not on facebook. How can I get your label for my scrubs?
Also, in reading some of the comments, in your directions you say to microwave the coconut-but someone posted that you shouldn’t?? so do you have an answer on this?
I would also like to ask if using a mix of raw and white sugar would be best? (or is it white sugar for the color?) Sometimes reading the comments makes things a little more complicated for me.
Thank you in advance!
Keep up with the great ideas. I have pinned several of yours. I do like your style!
Carrie
Could you help me with a Lily Mango sugar scrub? I have tried one by LaLicious brand but would like to make my own. I live in Hawaii so I am wondering about incorporating the exotic fruits and flowers that grow everywhere. Aloha, Holly O
Can you use something else than lime Oil?
Sure! You can use whatever essential oils you love!
This sounds fab, really want to give it a go, I was wondering I have some oils/fragrance that I use to make homemade soap would these work just as well as essential oils?
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What exactly does this do for the skin. ???
I am making some of these for my moms birthday next week. The doterra oils are pretty expensive and I don’t have time to wait on shipping. Would extracts work just the same or would they ruin it?
Hi, I can’t seem to figure out how to get the coconut lime sugar scrub labels. The link keeps sending me to Facebook to like your page which I’ve done long ago…please help! :)))
On the FB page you will see “Get your free Gift” Click on that and then click on “Idea Room’s Previous Downloads” Hope that helps!
How long can I keep it for once its made?
Do I have to refrigerate this or anything? Stupid question, I know, but I’m just wondering because sugar can grow mold and etc.
You should be fine if it is kept in an airtight container for up to 3 months and you are careful not to introduce any bacteria when scooping it out. Always use a scoop or clean hands!
Juices, fruits, hydrsols,honey or other botanicals or food items should never be used in a scrub without a preservative. And also should NEVER be kept in the shower or allow any water to enter the product. This is how yeast,mold and other nasties grow. Even though you can not see it it will begin to grow immediately! This can cause staph and blood infections that could prove to be deadly.
How long would these stay good for? Once made.
Thank you!
They should last up to 3 months in an air tight container!
Do u use refined or unrefined coconut oil?
I apologise if this has been asked I did have a quick look through the comments… What is the shelf life like once these scrubs have been made. Thank You
Ca you do a salt scrub using this same recipe?
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas! I love your scrub recipes but am having a problem with using coconut oil, as it hardens so much it’s even hard to get it out with a spoon. I’ve tried adding olive oil, but that changes the color dramatically. Maybe I’m adding too much. Do you have any recommendations for softening the scrub but preserving the white color? Thank you!
Yes…that can be a problem. If your coconut oil is too hard and you can not find a softer version or a more liquid option for coconut oil, or you live in a cold place :) You can substitute coconut oil with almond oil. It has a lighter color and should work just as well for you…while staying soft!
Is it suppose to dry hard? I put them in jars for Christmas gifts. I checked them today & its hard. I assume I just dig in to use it but I thought it would stay a little oily so wasnt sure. Thanks
The coconut oil does that. Some are worse than others for the hardness. Once they are warmed up, the sugar scrub will soften again. They can warm them slightly in the microwave if needed, especially if they are in a very cold climate.
I downloaded the label template but was wondering what size labels you used? Thank you
I actually just print it on regular white paper, cut it out and then glue them on with a regular glue stick! It works so great and is nice and smooth just like a sticker!
Thank you! My daughter is having a Pinterest Party for her 13th birthday. Your scrub is one of the projects she chose for her guests to make. Really looking forward to it-
This will be amazing! About how much of each ingredient did you use for making a batch?
Hi! This idea seems amazing and I would love to try it! I’m pretty sure someone already asked..but I couldn’t find quantities for the recipe.. how much sugar, coconut and coconut oil should I use? Thanks!
Hello im wanting to make this for my Mom for Mother’s Day, but for some reason everything is showing but the actual instructions.
Hey :D just found your site! On the coconut lime scrub, do I just mix all the ingredients & done? I seen a list of ingredients but nothing on what to do, also didn’t see how much to use of each item. Thanks bunches! The pics really do make u wanna eat some!
I was just wondering how long the scrub was good for?
Is it just me…. I can’t find the recipe for this. I see the ingredients but that’s it. Help.
Hi
What are the quantities of each ingredient needed to make the coconut and lime scrub please? For some reason I can’t find it on here.
Thanks
Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
1 cup white sugar
1 TBSP shredded coconut
6-8 drops of Lime Essential Oil
Instructions
Melt Coconut oil in microwave.
Mix in with the sugar, until fully incorporated.
Add the coconut and the Lime Oil.
Mix together.
Makes one cup of scrub.
Hi! Has anyone ever used a different essential oil? I don’t have any lime, but I do have Lemon!! Id love to try this and wondering if anyone tried with it lemon?
Thanks!
Hi there, just wondering how you store your scrubs, are they okay to stay in the bathroom? Will they still keep around 3 months if stored that way? Thanks , very keen to give it a go for gifts !
They will be store fine in the bathroom in an airtight container. Just make sure your hand are clean when you getting it out. Bacteria can grow in it if your hands are not clean. Enjoy!
I have issues with sugar scrubs (they tend to turn into yeast infections even if really well rinsed) Could this be done as a salt scrub?
How long can you store the scrubs
Nicole, you can store the scrubs up to three months in an airtight container. Just make sure to wash hand before using so you do not contaminate the scrub. Hope this helps. Thanks.
Cotton candy sugar scrub?? I’d love to try that if you have. My daughter loves the smell of cotton candy.
Just ordered by ingredients. Can’t wait to get started!
It smells delicious and works great. Enjoy!
Really nice post, thank you! I would love to share it with my blog readers at The DIY Hacks
Thanks for sharing. Please link it back to my site. Thank you.
I am working on making the coconut lime scrub and wanted to print recipes cards. However, the recipe card is for coconut lime sorbet. Is there another link you could give? Thank you!!!
Here is the link to the recipe: http://www.theidearoom.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CoconutLimeSugarScrub.pdf
How long do these scrubs last? Whats the shelf life?
3-4 months as long as you keep your hands clean when using them, so there is no cross contamination.
Can sugar scrubs be used on the face?
I don’t recommend it. It may be a bit to harsh for facial skin.
I was just wondering if you used a little lime zest if that would hold up in the scrub? I think it would make it so pretty & add some extra smell
I am sure it would be fine! Enjoy!
Where do you buy the jars?
Sherry- You can get them at your local craft store. Thanks.
The lime sugar scrub looks so good. What is the best way to use it?
Stacey- I just use it on my feet and legs. It is wonderful!
Amy- Up to 2 months in an airtight container.
Hi! I love your site! So excited about using your creative, healthy ideas! I made the sugar scrub (lime), does that need to be refridgerated? How long does it last before getting old? (maybe it doesnt?)
Thanks!
L.R.Y- You can refrigerate them if you want, but not necessary. They should last about 2 months. Enjoy!
The recipe card attached is for a sorbet, not the sugar scrub.
Since we liquifying the coconut oil, could I just use the fco from doTERRA?
Jessica- I will have to look into that. Yes, you can use fco from doterra. That should work great.
I bet this smells amazing!! This will be fun to make with my daughters this summer! Thanks!
Kristyn- It really does smell amazing. Hope your daughter enjoys making it.
Using this as a birthday gift for a friend- thanks!
Becca- Yay! So happy to hear this. I hope she enjoys it!
I can smell it now..yum! Thanks for the idea of something nice to make!
Natalie-Hope you make some! It really does smell amazing!
I love that you can make this at home! And it smells seriously amazing.
Katie- It really does smell so amazing!
Super loved this coconut lime sugar scrub! It’s really helpful! Thanks a lot for sharing this!
Allyssa-Thank you.
Coconut & lime, what a great combination!! Scrubs are the best & leave my skin so soft!
Natalie- It really is a great combo!
I have a lotion that smells exactly like this, so this will compliment it very well!
Kristyn- It really smells so good!
“COCONUT LIME SUGAR SCRUB” looks amazing , hope results will also be same. Thanks for sharing instructions and ingredient, will try this for sure.
Hope you enjoy it!
Coconut and lemon is already known ingredient for healthy skin . Thanks for sharing details stuff about scrub.
Yamini- You are welcome.