Homemade Chex Mix

This Homemade Chex Mix is a hit with the family, and friends. You could prepare this in advance for your next gathering, or to bring to a friends house.

There are a few ways to make Chex mix and I think the oven baking is so simple, and the best way. You cook it at a very low temperature, stirring the mixture every 20 minutes, it is easy to keep an eye on it to prevent burning/overcooking.

Some recipes have you melt the butter, and pour it over the ingredients. I have tried it that way, and it’s too soggy. The oven method is more time consuming, but so worth it in the end!

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Bath Salts With Dried Flowers

With Valentines Day coming up, I’ve been coming up with homemade gift ideas for my favorite girls! These Bath Salts With Dried Flowers are the perfect solution for an easy, affordable gift idea. Not only do they smell good, and look pretty, these Bath Salts are also good for your skin.

Epsom Salt hydrates your skin, which is good for conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Himalayan pink salt absorbs dirt and toxins from the skin, balances pH levels, moisturizes dry skin, and reduces inflammation.

I used a blend of Clary Sage, Bergamot, and Ylang Ylang essential oils for a Valentines blend. What do I mean by a Valentine’s blend?, something sweet with a floral aroma!

You can customize these Bath Salts by adding different essential oils, omitting the flowers, adding different flowers, or you can even add different salts.

A HUGE thank you to SKS Bottle & Packaging for sponsoring this post!  I used these great frosted glass jars from SKS Bottle & Packaging. These frosted jars oomph up the packaging of these bath salts! I love working with this company, they are super friendly, and offer FAST shipping at no additional cost. I’ve used their jars, and bottles in my other homemade products, and they do not disappoint. Plus, I really, really like to support small businesses!

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Rosemary Hair Oil

Rosemary Hair Oil is so easy to make and only requires 2 ingredients. Within minutes, you will have a homemade spa like experience at home without spending a fortune!

I chose to use argan oil for its nourishing and moisturizing properties, while rosemary oil stimulates the scalp and promotes hair growth. This oil is beneficial for those with dry or damaged hair, but it’s also a treat for any hair type. 

These jars are from SKS Bottle & Packaging, they are my new favorite company! They have a great selection of glass jars and tins for all my homemade products. I have the link for the jars and the other ingredients listed below.

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Free Printable – Be Fearless

This Free Printable – Be Fearless is a reminder to go after what you want. What better way to start off the New Year, than to be fearless with what sets our souls on fires?! I’ve been busy making lots of printables, and I couldn’t wait to share this with you guys! For other great printables, check out my Etsy shop here: Paper Vine Studios.

This printable is an 8×10 that will fit perfectly in my DIY Shadowbox Frame. You can also check here for this frame idea and another free  printable: Free Printable – God Can Restore, with those frames I created a gallery wall with 6 printables that you can get access to below.

Once you open the PDF file you can print the file on cardstock or regular printer paper. I do prefer cardstock because it’s heavier and will hold up better over time.  What I love about printables is it’s such an easy way to update your decor without breaking the bank!

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Lavender Sleep Mist

25 Days of Christmas – Day 25

I saved this Lavender Sleep Mist for the last of my 25 days of Christmas, there is no coincidence, I figured we could all use a little relaxation!

Can you tell that I have a LOVE of lavender?! I love, love, love the smell of lavender. There are also so many benefits of lavender and it’s also very affordable.

Lavender essential oil is known to promote sleep, helps with with relaxation, can help with insomnia, and anxiety. That is why I chose this oil for a sleep mist. This sleep mist is so easy to make, and only requires a few ingredients.

To kick off the Christmas spirit, I will be sharing with you homemade gift ideas or a favorite Christmas recipe! These posts will run everyday for 25 days. Make sure to check back everyday for those posts, or better yet-sign up for my emails so you don’t miss anything! For yesterday’s post, read here: Caramel Apple Butter.

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Homemade Body Wash 

25 Days of Christmas – Day 23

This Homemade Body Wash can be made just in time for last minute gift giving, and not to mention it’s also super moisturizing, and luxurious without spending a fortune! 

What better way to spoil a loved one than to give her a homemade spa gift basket filled with ultra luxe homemade products that didn’t cost an arm and a leg! You can scroll down for more beauty DIY’s to fill the basket with.

I enjoy making my own products, it’s so fun to make, and it’s also so thoughtful to gift a homemade gift. It shows that you took the time out of your day to show appreciation for them, the best part is-they don’t know it took less than 5 minutes to make! 

To kick off the Christmas spirit, I will be sharing with you homemade gift ideas or a favorite Christmas recipe! These posts will run everyday for 25 days. Make sure to check back everyday for those posts, or better yet-sign up for my emails so you don’t miss anything! For yesterday’s post, read here: Berry Croissant Casserole.

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