There’s nothing better than a relaxing bath at the end of a long week! {don’t forget the candles!}
What You’ll Need…
- 1 Cup Epsom Salt
- 1 tbsp. Baking Soda
- 4 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- Mason Jar {8 oz.} or your favorite little jar
- 4 drops Red Food Coloring
- Ribbon
What You’ll Do:
- In small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup Epsom Salt, 1/2 tbsp. Baking Soda, and 2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil. Stir well.
- In separate small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup Epsom Salt, 1/2 tbsp. Baking Soda, 2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil, and 4 drops Red Food Coloring. Stir well.
- Carefully spoon mixture into your favorite small jar, alternating colors for a candy cane like look!
- Then tie a bow with a pretty ribbon or twine.
- This is so quick to put together, and makes a fabulous homemade gift!
- If pampering yourself… add approx. 1/2 cup of bath salts to your bath. Relax and ENJOY!!
See Also:
Tami Wainwrighht says
Please send me more ideas of gifts in a jar.
Heidi says
Hi Tami ~ you can find a BIG List of Gifts in a Jar Ideas here:
http://thefrugalgirls.com/gifts-in-jars-recipes
Hope that helps!
gbrown says
I have tried many of the gifts in jars and I love the ideas they are easy and fun to put together.
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and may God bless each of you.
Heidi says
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Gifts in a Jar ideas! Merry Christmas to you too!!
Kylie Small says
Thank you for providing such wonderful ideas…. Good job – love your site!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Kylie… you just made my day!
Laurie E says
The food coloring in the bath salts will not stain anything, correct?
Emily C says
I want to know this as well.
Heidi says
No… I’ve never had an issue with staining, as long as you use just a few drops. Hope that helps!
JaCinda says
Try using pink himayayan salt rather than food coloring for the pink/red then its 100% natural
Effie says
Would like to know if rock salt (used in making ice cream, cooling, ice/snow) would also work?
Amanda Raz says
I doubt it. Epsom Salt is a first aid “body care” item and rock salt is for food.
Amanda says
Can you use the peppermint oil in the baking section of the grocery store? Making this tonight and leaving for the store now to hand out tomorrow. !!!
Blaine says
Hi Amanda,
The peppermint at the grocery store is extract for food, not essential oil that you want to use here. You need to go to a place like GNC or a vitamin shop for essential oils.
Jennifer says
How many jars does this recipe make?
Kathy Tiney says
This is sweet idea as a gift for my family, friends AND myself! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas with everyone! Merry Christmas AND God bless you!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Kathy! Merry Christmas to you, too!
Sharon R-F says
Just made my first batch of the Peppermint Bath Salts and love the scent wafting through my kitchen. I did change a few things. First added double the drops of red food coloring because I like a deep red in my candy cane look. Next I tilted my jars just a little to give them a swirled layered look. They look fabulous!!! Thanks for the recipe!!!!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Sharon… so glad you had fun making yours!
Zoe says
How do you use the bath salts? Do I just pour it in the bath tub???
Heidi says
Hi Zoe ~ add approx. 1/2 cup of bath salts to your bath tub under warm running water, and ENJOY!
Marilyn Tavenner says
Hi,
Made these and have left a couple jars for a few months and they hardened, do you know why? Maybe weren’t sealed tight enough? Also, took the salts out and re did them and hope they’ll work just the same. I love them by the way, just wondering what I did wrong? Thanks.
Marilyn