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I don't like to spend a lot of money so each of these is fairly affordable, some even use things you might have around the house. First, for the glamour girl on your list, a couple of beauty product gift ideas that are sure to make the recipient feel like a Hollywood star.
This DIY body scrub is so easy to make and it's a fraction of the cost of the ones sold at fancy spas.
DIY Sugar Lemon Body Scrub Recipe:
- 3 cups sugar (I used Turbinado raw sugar)
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 T vanilla
Mix these ingredients together first. It's important to completely coat the sugar granules with oil or else the lemon juice will dissolve them. When the sugar/oil is mixed well, add the juice of one lemon and the zest of two lemons. It's as simple as that!
Pop it into some cute jars and add personalized labels for an easy DIY holiday gift.
Another project I've been wanting to make for a long time is homemade perfume! My blogger friend Amy shared this idea a couple years ago, but I've been saving it for the right occasion.
DIY Perfume Recipe:
- Distilled water
- Vodka (I used vanilla flavored)
- Essential oil (your favorite scent...I used grapefruit)
Mix together equal parts water and vodka. Then add drops of oil until the smell is as strong as you like. The original recipe called for 24 drops of oil to 2 teaspoons of water/vodka. Place the mixture in a spray bottle and shake well. It will need to sit for about 48 hours before the scent develops. So easy and so refreshing! I'm thinking of making a lavender version next.
I also turned a simple picture frame into a message board with a piece of scrapbooking paper. This is a great way to keep your to-do list front and center and then erase (or check off) items as they are completed.
Finally, a gift for the food lovers. Pecans are such a southern staple and I always have a couple bags of them in my freezer. This easy spiced pecan recipe is a huge hit at my family holiday celebrations. They can be packed into jars and given as gifts or just served straight from the oven...trust me, there won't be any left!
Spiced Pecan Recipe:
Melt 2 T butter (or Earth Balance spread) in a small saucepan. Stir in a tsp of Sriracha (Rooster Sauce). Mix together well. Toss over 3 cups of pecans until coated.
Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking pan or cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 300 degrees. Yum!
I hope these easy DIY holiday gift ideas inspire you! I think it's always good to remember that we don't have to spend a lot of money to give a gift that makes the recipient feel really special!