Christmas Hamper Ideas

[judydawn]

Katie what a wonderful selection of goodies - I was lucky enough to receive 3 of them.  I actually wondered (but unfortunately didn't ask) if you had made the foot scrub but I thought surely not - I'm going to have a bath tonight and try it out, it has the most gorgeous smell.

My DD received hers today - hers was the best of all that I did and contained

Limoncello
Salted Caramel Fudge
French Onion Soup Mix
Balsamic Glaze
5 spice powder
Nesquik
Dishwashing powder
Chilli Con Carne seasoning mix
Star biscuits
Nuts & Bolts

[Katiej]

Yes I did make it Judy - remember it contains almond oil and needs to be washed off completely or your feet may be oily.

Your DD must have been rapped with her hamper.
I've taste-tested a few of those and they are all lovely.  DH is going to make chilli con carne with the mix you gave us later in the week.

[judydawn]

My feet as so dry Katie they probably need some oil but I will be careful to wash them well.

I just googled 'as dry as ......' to see if I could find a suitable word to describe my feet.  Mmm, not quite suitable for this forum 

[cookie1]

Mmm. My DH has a saying about dry things and a dingo is in it. Like yours Judy it is not fit for the forum. 

[judydawn]

That was one that came up Cookie - so your DH came up with that one did he 

[Amy :-)]

I was so intrigued that I had to ask Mr Google what you ladies were talking about.... he didn't disappoint LOL

[goldfish]

    and no superlative to boot . . .

[Frozzie]

Ooo where is the foot scrub recipe katie

[Katiej]

Sorry Kim I missed your question (thanks JD for pointing it out to me).
It's not a TMX recipe, just mix it up in an old ice-cream container or bowl.

Peppermint Foot Scrub

•   1 cup granulated sugar
•   1/3 cup sweet almond oil
•   1/4 teaspoon peppermint essential oil
•   A few drops of lavender essential oil (optional)
•   Drop of green food colouring

1.   Mix the sugar and sweet almond oil together.

2.   Add the peppermint oil, lavender oil and the food colouring. Mix until the food colouring is completely incorporated.

3.   Store in an airtight container or glass jar.

Best to use when in the bath - massage into your wet feet, rub well into your heels to smooth any rough patches and then rinse with warm water.   Body wash can then be used on your feet to remove any traces of oil.
Take care not to slip as your feet may still feel slightly oily.

I got the idea from here:
http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/12/a-handmade-christmas-homemade-body-scrubs.html

[judydawn]

Thanks Katie, passing this onto a friend of mine who absolutely loved the smell of mine and the idea.

[Frozzie]

Thx katie and jd.. .. 😊

[Bonsai]

Bumping this handy thread for new members (and old ones like me who need inspiration)

[cookie1]

It is getting near that time again.

[droverjess]

I missed the foot scrub last time, glad to see it.

[Brumington]

Tank you for bumping. I'm thinking of putting a hamper together for my 4 yo Kindy teacher. I think she'd really appreciate it.