| I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas |
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| Wynnertu Brummer | |||
| Wednesday, 09 December 2009 | |||
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MAKE YOUR OWN GREAT GREEN GIFTS Air Spritz & Foot Sprays These are really fun and personal gifts to make and you can have so much fun by finding beautiful bottles or decorating your own recycle bottles. The sprays last for months on end, and are simple enough for the whole family to make.
Basic Floral Perfume Blend the following ingredients into a glass bottle and mix gently. Leave for at least one week before filtering with coffee filter paper until the liquid runs clear. Store in a small glass bottle. This lovely gift will last for about one month.
Basic Musky Perfume Blend the following ingredients into a glass bottle and mix gently. Leave for at least one week before filtering with coffee filter paper until the liquid runs clear. Store in a small glass bottle. This lovely gift will last for about one month.
Dried Fruit Snack You can get really creative with how you present this.
Massage Oils The advantages of making your own massage oils are ones of personal preference as well as the ability to save money on prepared potions. To make your own massage oil you first need to choose which carrier oil to use as your base. We recommend Jojoba because, you can massage for a long time with it. It is often known as a liquid wax and is very protective on the skin. However it should never be used on its own because it does not give nourishment for the skin. It can keep for up to 5 years before it goes rancid. It can be mixed with an olive oil or sweet almond oil to make the base less expensive. The key to deciding what to use is what effect you are going after. If you are looking to prepare a massage oil that will be relaxing for the body than you will want to combine your carrier oil with the essential oils of rosemary and bergamot . For tired feet, add peppermint to your carrier of choice. Or perhaps the oil you are preparing is to restore beauty. It is to help keep skin limber and silky smooth. This is better done with the essential oils of palm rosa, sweet orange and patchouli . You can mix the essential oils, but the general rule of thumb is to blend 10-12 drops of essential oil to 30ml of carrier massage oil. I can assure you that the time and love spent preparing these gifts with your family are the perfect reward to end off a year. There are so many great things to make, and so much fun to experience. Wishing you all a delightful lead up to your holidays.
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