There’s nothing better than a relaxing bath at the end of a long week! {don’t forget the candles!}
These Peppermint Bath Salts are a must-have… and make the perfect little gift in a jar, too!
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!!
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Please send me more ideas of gifts in a jar.
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!
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.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Gifts in a Jar ideas! Merry Christmas to you too!!
Thank you for providing such wonderful ideas…. Good job – love your site!
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Kylie… you just made my day!
The food coloring in the bath salts will not stain anything, correct?
I want to know this as well.
No… I’ve never had an issue with staining, as long as you use just a few drops. Hope that helps!
Would like to know if rock salt (used in making ice cream, cooling, ice/snow) would also work?
I doubt it. Epsom Salt is a first aid “body care” item and rock salt is for food.
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. !!!
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.