Monday, March 7, 2011

recipe adapted from march's whole living

blend ingredients together and you've got yourself a homemade gift or a gift for yourself!

some of my oldest and dearest friends in the world threw me a bbq on sunday so i wanted to thank them and i thought dewy soft skin would be a nice way to do so! i was inspired to make this sugar scrub after receiving a costa rica-inspired one as a gift from my friend christy. i thought it made such a thoughtful gift and i fell in love with how great my skin felt afterwards. sugar scrubs smell heavenly too! i added the olive oil to help keep the coconut oil from hardening. i used lime and orange zest left over from the whole fruit margaritas (sans sugar) we had this weekend. win win.

other possible scent concoctions: rosemary mint, lavender, rose

i've been trying to healthify all areas of my life. slowly but surely i'm going green across the board.

daily challenge: 100 jumping jacks. feeltheburn.
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14 comments:

  1. PaigeMarch 7, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    This may be a silly question, but is there no sugar in a sugar scrub? This is such an incredible idea for at home and for gifts! I can't wait to try it!

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  2. LesleyMarch 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    re: paige
    ha! exactly why i should not write blog posts when i'm dog tired! yes, it calls for 1.5 cups.:)

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  3. jewel at eatdrinkshoploveMarch 7, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I can't wait to try this!

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  4. Between Blue and YellowMarch 7, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Can't wait to use it, but I left it at Jessie's! booo
    :(

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  5. ChristinaMarch 7, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    i saw this recipe in whole living and wanted to try it but now that i know it's awesome i'm definitely going to try it. thank you!

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  6. PaigeMarch 7, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    haha Thanks for the update!

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  7. Simply YoginiMarch 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Love this! Can't wait to do this :)

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  8. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Does it go bad? Do you refrigerate it?

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  9. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Can't eat sugar, might as well smear it all over your yourself haha :)

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  10. Rachel WillisMarch 7, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Too funny! I just made a whole batch of home made sugar scrub & gave it out as gifts! It got me so soft & cheery that i ended up making several soaps, bath salts, and I am hooked! Bye Bye toxic chemicals - hello super soft, yummy smelling, and good for the planet body care! I smell an etsy shop brewing....

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  11. LesleyMarch 7, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    re: anonymous
    no need to refridgerate, will keep for several months

    re: lindsey
    HA! exactly! had to put that sugar to use girl!

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  12. Lori @ Lori May InteriorsMarch 7, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Can't wait to try this! Great teachers gifts too!

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  13. DanaMarch 8, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    oh i so want to make this now! i have a party in chicago next month and this would be perfect for part of my hostess gift. making a "grocery" list right now. oh and i'm totally going to do the challenge! i love a good burn!

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  14. Romantisch Hotel BruggeMarch 9, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Thanks for great idea and nice posting

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