Here is an easy DIY you can make at home and gift that special mama or friend in your life. Even though we are quarantined, we can still order these items and make something she loves and appreciates! That is something to smile about!

The delicious smell of lavender and soothing oats and calendula make this quite the treat when taking a bath! My friend Emily at Handmadefarmhouse also made a great DIY for mother’s day so make sure to check out her blogpost as well! CLICK HERE

Lavender is often correlated with sleep and relaxation- it’s the perfect smell too! Use Culinary organic lavender to ensure it is not sprayed.

Calendula is a healing herb that is often found in pain-relief salves.It’s bright color is also cheerful and beautiful.

Oats- Oatmeal can be moisturizing, soothing, and inflammation-relieving for the skin

Epsom Salts- can help relax muscles and loosen stiff joints plus relieve swelling

Beautiful and natural ingredients from the earth that are good for you! Any tired mama will appreciate this meaningful gift. Even Ava and her chicken loved it.

how to make

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup of oats

1/2 cup epsom salts

1/4 cup himalayan sea salt ( coarse)

1/4 cup dried organic lavender ( culinary kind to ensure it has not been treated)

1/4 cup dried calendula (marigold)

20 drops lavender essential oil

DIRECTIONS

In food processor or blender, blend oats until they are a powder

In a small mixing bowl, place Epson salts.

Drop 20 drops of lavender essential oil in with the salts and mix

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well

Place in pint-sized jar

Add canvas cloth or muslin cloth at the top and stamp with name if desired

Tie hemp cord with a spoon around the jar

This recipe makes enough for 2 baths. To use pour about 1 cup into warm running bath water.
Soak in tub for 15-20 min

If you’re looking for other DIY ideas for mother’s day take a look at these two blog posts with easy to make scrubs that you can gift mom along with the bath soak.