The DIY Diary: Bath Soaks

I'm mid-way through my one-week winter break from work and somehow I still feel like I'm rushing around when I should be slowing down and enjoying time off to hang out with my family.  Christmas weekend was absolutely lovely but busy and each day since, I've found myself with little "to do" lists.  While I love being able to check off things from those lists, what I also want to make sure I do is take time to sit still, read a book, listen to music, knit, or just daydream.


There are people in my life who give themselves those types of moments because they love to indulge in baths. I wish I took more baths because they can be incredibly soothing, but I never seem to have the time for a good soak.  I even have a huge bathtub with jets and everything but it rarely gets used these days.  Still, I love bath salts and soaks and soaps and ... yes, fragrant bath goodies that make the air smell warm and cozy.  So, for this Christmas I made bath soaks as gifts and they couldn't be easier to put together.

Here are the simple ingredients -- sea salt isn't shown

In a large bowl, mix together 4 cups epsom salts, 1 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup sea or kosher salt, a few drops of essential oil, and herbs.  I love lavender and know how relaxing it is so used that as my oil and herb.

I got square jars with heavy glass lids and filled each to the top.  Tied with a bright red ribbon, these bath soaks made such a happy gift.  And I saved a little for myself to remind me to take a nice, long soak sometime this week!