First, let's start out with our "basket." My friend, Victoria, picked up these cute containers for 25c each at our local thrift store.
If you can't find a cute tin...any basket will do! Last year, I used these cute baskets from The Dollar Store.
Now, what do we fill out gift baskets with? Here are some ideas (click on the item to view the recipe).
- Lip Balm (of course!) - I recently made a batch with palmarosa essential oil and one with roman chamomile. If you want a holiday theme, try peppermint essential oil.
- Bath Salts - What could be easier than Epsom salt and essential oils?
- Body Scrub - This is another one of my favorite things, I always have a batch made up.
- Vodka + Lavender Linen Spray - This is one of my favorite things, I always have a batch to spritz my sheets and use as a room freshener. You can substitute any essential oil you like.
- Muscle Salve (that really works!) - This is a great addition to any basket, everyone gets sore muscles!
- The Salve that Solves it All - So many options with this salve, in my opinion it's a must to include in your gift basket!
- Foaming Hand Soap & Hand Sanitizer - Great for every household, you can customize it by choosing different essential oils with germ fighting powers.
- Face Toner - This is one of my favorite products, I use it often - when I remember.
- Face Wash - Nothing says friend like a clean face!
- Face Mist - So refreshing and a great way to use your empty bottles.
- All Purpose Healing Balm - This is great to have for bumps, bruises and scratches; using a lip balm tube makes it great for on the go use.
- A Nasal Inhaler - You could include one for immune boosting and stress relief.
- Lotion Bars - A great way to have lotion on the go or for traveling.
- An Aromatherapy Pendant - Why not include one of these with a small dram of essential oil.
I realize that this is a very long list, but that's the beauty of making gift baskets. Having several options and picking three or four things to go in your basket! Keeping a small supply of several of the above products, you will be set for that last minute gift!
Bonus idea: Invite friends and/or family over to make a few different things and split the fruits of your labor so you can all give baskets of homemade goodies.
Bonus idea: Invite friends and/or family over to make a few different things and split the fruits of your labor so you can all give baskets of homemade goodies.
Happy Gift Giving!