When you think of Christmas, what comes to mind? For me, two of my favourite things are DIY Christmas gifts to share with the people I love… and GINGERBREAD!
If only there was some way to combine the two… Oh wait! There IS!
So, here are some easy, simple and yummy ways to combine the warm, spicy, festive smell of gingerbread with all-natural, no-tox recipes. People will love it when you play Santa and put these beautiful treats in their Christmas stocking.
My fave DIY Christmas gift recipes
Nothing says, “I appreciate you” like a DIY gift! Of course, it also says “I’m a creative, warm-hearted, natural person” – but that’s another story!
All three of these DIY recipes are energised by the power of essential oils – Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanilla. Of course, it goes without saying that I recommend using only the best quality essential oils. That is why I only use and recommend Young Living essential oils. If you want to find out more about this, check out my post here.
So, here are three yummy Gingerbread-scented recipes to delight your friends and family this Christmas:
Gingerbread Lip Balm – DIY Christmas Gifts
Firstly, for luscious, delicious lips ready for those spicy smooches under the mistletoe try this easy recipe.
You need:
- Lip Balm Tubes (you can find these on eBay)
- 2 tbsp Beeswax Pellets
- 1 tbsp Cocoa Butter
- 1 tbsp Mango Butter
- 2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil
- 3 drops Ginger essential oil (Essential Oil)
- 2 drops Vanilla Essential oil
- 1 drops Cinnamon Essential Oil
- 1 drops Nutmeg Essential Oil
- 1 drops Clove Essential Oil
Method:
- Firstly, melt the beeswax, butters, and grape seed oil in a double boiler.
- Remove from heat and add your essential oils.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Then pour into the lip balm tubes and let cool.
- Remember – save a little bit to top off the lip balm after it settles in the tubes.
- This should make about 7 lip balms.
Gingerbread Bath Soak – DIY Christmas Gifts
Help those you love relax into the festive season with a luxurious bath experience. But make sure you save some for yourself too!
You need:
- 1 cup Powdered Milk
- 1/2 cup Corn Flour
- 1/2 cup Bicarb Soda
- 6 drops Ginger essential oil (EO)
- 4 drops Vanilla EO
- 2 drops Cinnamon EO
- 2 drops Nutmeg EO
- 2 drops Clove EO
- 2 x 250mll pretty glass jars
Method:
- Mix the powdered milk, corn flour and bicarb soda in a ziplock bag.
- Add the essential oils, close the bag and shake thoroughly to mix.
- Split the mixture in two and place in jars
Gingerbread Sugar Scrub – DIY Christmas Gifts
You need:
- 6 x 100ml Mason Jars
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 1 cup Coconut Oil (Solid)
- 6 drops Ginger essential oil (EO)
- 4 drops Vanilla EO
- 2 drops Cinnamon EO
- 2 drops Nutmeg EO
- 2 drops Clove EO
Method:
- Combine the sugars and coconut oil with a fork or hand mixer – the mixer makes it easier!
- Whip together until nice and smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and essential oils and continue mixing until nice and fluffy.
- Then spoon into jars and decorate with a ribbon and a card.
- Makes 6 jars of sugar scrub.
Want more DIY Christmas gifts?
You can find LOTS more DIY Christmas gifts in my free 36 page ebook. There are recipes for:
- Stress Away Bath Bomb Recipe
- Lemon and Poppy Seed Scrub
- Candy Cane Bath Salts
- Bath Soak
- Morning Pick Me Up Body Wash Frankincense Face Cream
- Natural Body Moisturiser
- Active Gym Junkie Type Balm
- Happy Holiday Hands Foaming Soap
- Clay Diffuser Necklaces
- Lip Gloss
- Minty Lip Balm
- Relaxing Foot Soak
- Peppermint Feet Treat
- Heal Balm
- Bliss Balls
- Raw Chocolates
- Orange and Wolfberry Friands
- Just In Thyme Biscuits
- Olive and Tomato Pesto
- Tomato and Wolfberry Chutney
You can grab your copy here and start making your own DIY Christmas Gifts.
And make sure you check out this video for even more great DIY Christmas Gifts.
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