I originally made this as a birthday gift for my mother in the fall, but it makes a perfect Mother's Day gift, so if you're still searching for the perfect gift, this is for you! What mother wouldn't love flowers, a journal, a card, and sugar scrub? It also works great as an Easter gift. Mine has an adventure theme, but you could create your own theme. Below I have the exact steps to making this gift basket:
Step 1.
Find a basket. Mine was from the thrift store.Step 2.
Make the Sugar Scrub. I just make up my recipes as I go. For this one, take a mason jar and fill about 1/3 of it with sugar and about 1/3 with coconut oil. Add essential oil of your choice (mine was a cheap Walmart one, called Tropical Fruit or Citrus or something to that effect). The amount you add depends on how strong it is. Walmart's cheap ones are diluted, so I use maybe 1/4 of a cup. This is optional, but I also like to squeeze in fresh orange juice. At this point, it will probably be too liquid-y, so add in more sugar and stir it all up. Add sugar or oil until you are happy with the texture. Create a label and tie with twine.Step 3.
Buy a cute notebook or journal, or make one yourself. The one I used was a Walmart one I had bought on sale, covered with scrapbook paper, and painted calligraphy on before adding a clear gloss.Step 4.
Handmake a sweet or punny (or both) card. I found my pun online, and it went with the 'adventure' theme I had going.
Step 5.
Buy a bouquet. Mine was $5 from the Clarkesville Farmer's Market from Currahee Gardens. They are beautiful and homegrown.Step 6.
Put everything in the basket. There you go! An easy, perfect Mother's Day gift completed!
Enjoy!
-Lauryn
