Christmas is over, but there may still be a few people on your list that you haven’t seen yet. Maybe you are like me and you like to have a few back up gifts on hand just in case someone shows up unexpectedly. If you are an avid Go Graham Go reader you already know that I like to find great deals or make my own things (I love crafts)! When C&H Sugar contacted me about their great gift idea website and asked me to try it out I was thrilled! They have some cute ideas and who doesn’t love sugar? Besides, with the winter weather around here, we all have our fair share of dry skin.
I thought the Sugar Scrub was a great idea for a cheap, yet cute gift. Most of the materials you will probably already have on hand for this project which is a huge bonus! I adjusted this recipe a little in order to make it a bit more cost effective.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of ground oatmeal (use a blender)
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup of olive oil (calls for 1/4 cup of almond oil, but olive oil is more readily available and cheaper. It is also great for your skin)
- 1 tsp of Vanilla extract
- Small containers with lids and ribbons for decoration
Directions:
Combine all ingredients using a spatula in a large bowl until well blended. Mix should have a paste like texture. If it is too dry add more oil a few drops at a time. Conversely, if it is too oily add more dry ingredients until you reach the desired consistency. Keep stored in tightly sealed jars. May need to mix before use if ingredients settle.
When you are finished you can use these printable gift tags from C&H Sugar made especially for the Sugar Scrubs or print your own like I did.
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Dana says
Thanks for posting this. I am definitely using this as an activity for the young women at my church. They will have a blast making it!!
Michelle says
Oh I can’t wait to make this tomorrow.Thank you.
Cassie says
Very cool! Thank you for sharing!
Catherine @ The Blonde Diaries says
That is a great idea! I love the feel of sugar scrubs but hate the retail price so I’ve never bought one. But you are right I do have all of those things in my kitchen and it seems so easy to make. I’ll have to give it a try.
alissa4illustration says
This looks great! I so want to try it out.
Jennifer Leigh says
This is great! I want to try it! I can’t use salt scrubs because of my psoriasis!
The Manic Mommy says
Great idea! Thanks! I am all about anything natural and home made! It sounds like it would smell and feel great on the skin! And I love their website!
Teresha@Marlie and Me says
Very cool! I am going to make these for Christmas presents next yr! tfs
Jaime says
Thank you so much for sharing this, I’m going to make it up for ME !!!
Momma Such says
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing it with us! 🙂
Tylerpants says
I love using sugar scrubs, I’ll be making this to save some money. Thanks!
usb hub says
Ingredients:
* 2 Tbsp. ground oats
* 2 tsp. brown sugar
* 2 Tbsp. aloe vera
* 1 tsp. lemon juice
Mix all ingredients in a clean bowl until you have a smooth paste. Gently massage onto damp skin, and rinse off with warm water. You can triple the recipe for a fantastic smoothing body treatment.
Alexis AKA MOM says
Girl this rocks, since I never LEAVE the house this could be a GREAT thing. Thanks my dear.
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Brandy says
What a great recipe, thanks for sharing. Certainly a good gift idea!
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Becca says
Oh wow, what a cool idea! I always like homemade things like that better than store-bought ones.
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