Simple Peppermint Bath Salts

I made some simple homemade Christmas Gifts for my family, friends and co-workers. My first gift was Peppermint Bath Salts.  This is perfect for relaxing in the tube after a stressful day or opening up your sinus in a hot bath when you are sick.  I used Plastic Mason Jars instead of glass, since dropping it in the shower would not be a fun experience!

Items Needed:
2 Glass or Stainless Steel Bowls
Whisk
Plastic Jars
Red and White Twine
Chalkboard Stickers
3 cups of Epsom Salt
2 cups of Sea Salt Fine
1 cup of Baking Soda
10 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil Candy Canes
5 drops Red Food Coloring
Peppermint Candy Canes

Recipe:

3 cups of Epsom Salt
2 cups of Sea Salt
1 cup of Baking Soda
5-10 drops of peppermint oil (or extract)
red food coloring

1. Combine the Epsom Salt, Sea Salt and Baking Soda in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed together.
2. Add the 10 drops of Peppermint Oil Extract to mixture and stir.
3: Divide the Mixture into two bowls.
4. Add 5 drops of Red Food Coloring to one of the Bowls. (Do not add more food coloring, you want it to be light so it does not stain the recipient's tub).
4. Using a 1/4 Measuring Cup layer the mixture into the plastic jar (1/4 white, 1/4 red, repeat until jar is full)

Directions:
Once jars are completed, use a chalkboard marker on the chalkboard label.  Remember even if you do not like your own writing, others treasure it!


Tie Twine around candy cane, type candy cane with Twine to Jar.

Have it on hand to give to someone as a gift to take their stresses away! Try this out, and provide me some feedback!