Family Life Today

If I had my child to raise all over again, I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later. I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less. I would do less correcting and more connecting. I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes. I'd take more hikes and fly more kites. I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play. I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars. I'd do more hugging and less tugging. ~Diane Loomans, from "If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again"

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

DIY Christmas Gifts: Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

If you are looking for a perfect gift that you and the kids can make, look no further. Sugar scrubs are very easy to make and everyone loves them. They are perfect for exfoliating and moisturizing dry winter skin.

Here is all you need to make this coveted gift:

A mason jar and a pretty ribbon
About 2 cups of white granulated sugar
About 1/4 cup of almond, jojoba, or liquid coconut oil
Several drops of peppermint essential oil
Red food coloring

In a bowl, mix the sugar, oil, and essential oil until smooth and soft. Divide mixture evenly between two bowls. Mix several drops of red food coloring into one of the bowls of sugar. Beginning with the red mixture, layer sugar scrub into mason jar so that your jar looks striped like a candy cane. Put the lid on and tie a pretty ribbon around the neck of the mason jar and you have an elegant, easy, and economical gift to give this Christmas.