I don't get too wrapped up in the consumerism of the day as I can generally count the gifts I exchange on one hand. This year is a little different as we will be catching up with parts of the family who usually celebrate the day in many different cities around the world. This will be the first time in 8 years that we have all been together. I don't want to be buying 'stuff' for the sake of it as I find it a waste of effort and money. I want the gifts to be useful and thoughtful and homemade as much as possible.
My little mouse and I tried out a recipe for lip balm I think you might like. This will make great gifts as these are easy to make and easy to transport. (We also managed a bit of 'killing two birds..." as this will also be used as part of little mouse's school project).
We followed a recipe that intrigued me a couple of years ago from SouleMama. At the time, my head was still in a 'this would be way too hard' mindset. I can't believe I waited to long to give it a go.
The ingredients are pretty straight forward and all I needed to get hold of was the beeswax. This I easily tracked down at the Stirling Farmer's Market.
We measured all of the ingredients and made a double boiler using a glass bowl and a saucepan.
The coconut oil, beeswax and honey were all melted together.
Once melted, the peppermint drops were added. We didn't add any lipstick for colour as we were looking for something fairly neutral.
I picked up the tin from a shop in Berlin after I had planned to do something similar last year but I just never seemed to get around to it.
Once the mix cooled and hardened, we thought we would all a peppermint leaf to the top.
This was so much fun to make and the finished product is wonderful. It feels so lovely on your lips.
Take care
Wow seems so simple to make and only a few ingredients.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to get hold of some little containers and give it a go.
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Zara, there are heaps of great recipes out there. We chose this one as I had three of the four ingredients. It really is as simple as it looks, and gun to make too.
DeleteI have ordered some containers from http://www.heirloombodycare.com.au/packaging-packaging-balmsgloss-c-184_173.html. These haven't arrived yet but the company has been great do far.
Looking forward to seeing how you go. : )
Thanks for linking up. The lip balm is a great idea. Did you make just the one tin? If you made more how did you pack it?
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it.
DeleteThis recipe made about 3 times the amount you see. I will be able to give you a better idea when the tins I ordered arrive. That way I will be using all the same sized containers, not just tins and jars I find around the house.
These are a great idea for teacher gifts too! I think Z and I will try this out for our Christmas fillers. That tin is gorgeous.... I'd love to source some of those. x
ReplyDeleteMy plan is to be able to give these as little stocking fillers as well as teacher pressies. Z could easily make this. I'll let you know how the tins turn out.
DeleteThanks! I've ordered in the bees wax and have been trying to scout some of the tins online. They are perfect for teacher pressies.
DeleteI can't wait to see wait to see what you think of the balm.
DeleteI ordered my tins from Heirloom Bodycare.
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These are lovely gifts! I am inspired to make some for gifts.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a simple gift. Wa have made it a few times now and each time it works beautifully.
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