HOLIDAY SPA BASKET

 

Need a unique gift for someone on your list?  This Holiday Spa Basket may be just that, with a combination of spa treatments made with spices plus some other seasonal ingredients!  Either prepare some of the following treatments yourself or add the ingredients and instructions plus the tea & scone mix to create this one-of-a-kind blessing basket.

 

PUMPKIN

·       loaded with beta-carotene-rich antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to nourish your skin

·       sloughs off dead dull cells for glowing, smooth skin

PUMPKIN-OATMEAL SUGAR SCRUB

1/2c canned pumpkin                                            

1/2c brown sugar

1Tbs rolled oats                                           

1tsp cinnamon

            Combine all ingredients in a wide-mouth container.  Use as scrub to exfoliate your entire body in the shower.  Rinse well, pat your skin dry.

PUMPKIN BODY BUTTER

1/2 c pumpkin puree                                              

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 c coconut oil

1. Mix ingredients in a bowl.

2. Apply generously to clean skin, massaging gently to work well into the skin.

3. Allow to remain on for 10 minutes or so, then rinse with warm water and pat dry.

GINGER

·       naturally cleansing & detoxifying agent

GINGER DETOX BATH

1/2c ginger vinegar                                     

1/2c dead sea salt

            Run warm bath and add salt and vinegar.  Relax and soak for at least 20 mins.

Ginger Vinegar:  Combine 3Tbs fresh chopped ginger or 1Tbs dried ginger root and 1c heated apple cider vinegar in a container and let set a few days.

SPICES

·       gently warming, stimulating and antibacterial

 

SWEET SPICE MILK BATH

1tsp each cinnamon, clove, allspice, ginger, cardamom  and nutmeg

1c dried milk powder

            Combine and store in an airtight container.  To use: add 1/2c to a tub full of warm water and soak.  Milk baths are soothing and moisturizing to dry, winter skin. 

HOLIDAY TEA

2Tbs each red/green rooibos                                            

2Tbs rose hips

2Tbs hibiscus                                                                       

2Tbs orange peel

1Tbs lemon verbena                                                           

1Tbs ginger root

1Tbs cinnamon chips                                                         

1Tbs whole cloves

 

PUMPKIN-GINGER SCONES

Scone Mix                            

1tsp cinnamon         

1Tbs finely chopped crystallized ginger              

8Tbs butter

1/2c solid pack pumpkin                                       

1/4c sour cream

1 beaten egg

            Place mix in a mixing bowl and add cinnamon & crystallized ginger. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Combine egg, pumpkin and sour cream until well blended, then add to dry ingredients until they are moistened.  Knead on floured surface until dough holds together.  Divide dough in half, pat each half into a 6” circle ½ inch thick and cut into 6 wedges.  Place on greased baking sheet, brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12 mins or until golden brown.

Scone Mix: 2c flour, 1/3c sugar, 1tsp baking powder, 1/4tsp baking soda and 1/4tsp salt

 

 

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others,

faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”

I Peter 4:10