Fall in Love with these DIY Recipes
Another Valentine's day is here and we are trying to determine the perfect gift to express our love for one another. When a gift is handmade or is in the form of an act of kindness, it carries a special meaning. If you want to step away from the traditional chocolates and flowers, then we have the perfect DIY recipes for you.
Early History of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day, is celebrated annually on February 14. Valentine's Day is recognised as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world. Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century. There are many stories about Saint Valentine and over time these stories grew into the celebration we know today.
Modern Time Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is celebrated in most countries and different cultures have developed their own traditions. In some parts of the world, Valentine's Day is observed as a day for expressing love between family members and friends, rather than that of romantic couples. Valentine's Day is most commonly associated with romantic love, with millions of Valentine's Day cards being exchanged each year. Gifts of flowers or a single rose are sent with romantic messages to loved ones and couples spend special time together.
Nourishing Massage Oil
Follow your beautiful exfoliation with a massage - because who doesn't love a foot rub?!
Ingredients:
- 30ml Carrier Oil
- 4 drops Sandalwood
- 3 drops Jasmine
- 2 drops Sweet Orange
- 6 drops Rose
Method + Use:
- Combine ingredients in a bowl.
- Apply to skin with a slow, smooth movement.
Bath Bomb
A beautiful gift or perhaps a tempting self care treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 cup Citric Acid
- 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
- 1 tsp Water
- 3 tsp Sweet Almond Oil
- Mixing Bowl
- Bath Bomb Mold
- 20 drops Jasmine 3%
- 10 drops Geranium
- Dry rose petals or herbs (optional)
Method + Use:
- In a large bowl, combine the baking soda, citric acid and epsom salts.
- Add the sweet almond oil to the mixture and gently stir, followed with the water.
- Mix together with hands until the mixture binds together.
- Add the essential oils and dried flower petals or hers and mix together.
- Firmly place the mixture into the mold, ensuring it is well compacted.
- Allow to set for 24 hours or place in the fridge overnight.
- Remove from the mold and store in a glass container.
- Let the bath bomb dissolve in the water while relaxing in the bath.
