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Lavender bath salts

Jars of Epsom salt mixed with dried lavender for a relaxing soak, a quick gift that smells lovely while you make it.

LevelBeginner

Time20 minutes

Cost$8 to $15 for 4 jars

Mother's Day Christmas Valentine's Day Gifts Things to sell Groups Low mess

What you'll need

Materials

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3 cups Epsom salt
1/2 cup coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons dried culinary lavenderFind it →
Small jars with lidsFind it →
Ribbon and gift tagsFind it →

Tools

Large mixing bowl
Big spoon
Wide-mouth funnelFind it →

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How to make it

Safety

Leave out essential oils if the jars are going to children, pets or anyone with sensitive skin, and add a "not for eating" note.

1
Pour the salts
Pour the Epsom salt and sea salt into a big bowl.
2
Add the lavender
Sprinkle in the lavender buds.
3
Stir it together
Stir slowly with a big spoon until it's evenly mixed. Enjoy the smell.
4
Fill the jars
Spoon the mix through the funnel into each jar.
5
Tag the jars
Write: Add a half cup to a warm bath. Tie it on with ribbon.

Edie's tip

Scooping and stirring salt is a calm, failure-free job that works well in a group or for someone with dementia.

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