Gosh how I love blogland! Just so many great ideas floating around. This year I wanted to make a little something for all my kid’s teachers but with three kids in three different schools with multiple teachers, I didn’t want it to break the bank either. I found this idea for making homemade sugar scrub that looked so easy even I could do it (believe me I am sooo not crafty!).
A couple of ingredients and some jars later, I had pretty gifts ready to go. I did mine in Lavender scent and added some drops of lilac coloring to tint the sugar. Both the essential oil and coloring I found at Michaels in the soap making section.
I purchased round Avery labels at Staples and used Avery’s online templates to create a label for the top. Doesn’t get any easier than that!
I simply packaged them using tissue paper and ribbon.
I also wanted to send in some treats for my son’s grade 1 class. All I needed for this one was some baggies, some Smarties and a free treat bag topper printable! This adorable printable was found here. She also has a few other really cute ones to choose from, you’ll need to scroll to the bottom of her post to see them all.
I originally wanted to send in these reindeer poop ones for the kids but after my husband read the back he totally vetoed it for grade 1’s (such a party pooper he is….just kidding!) This free printable was found here.
Totally cracks me up! My husband’s going to take them to his work to hand out instead 🙂
Hope you all are enjoying the holidays!
Mary Jane says
I agree with your husband. ….it would be very upsetting for Grade 1 children who beleive in Santa Claus to be told they have been naughty .
Laura says
Oh I wouldn’t have really done it but it sure was fun to see his face when I mentioned it…..he he he.
Julie says
Hahaha! The Reindeer Poop is soooooooo funny!!!! I’d love to make that for my family! What did you use? Malt balls?
Great ideas by the way! Love your site! Just bought your book – it is great! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Laura says
Yes I used Whoppers which are the malt balls….yum yum
Sinea says
I’ve received many nice gift made in jars. They can be so decorative.
Sarah says
Found this on pinterest. Mmm that picture of the smarties is making me want some. Do you live in the UK? I bet those are malt teasers too… i live in the U.S., my mom is from England so i know all about the yummy candy that i cannot buy here! i think i’m going to make these for my co-workers. Cute idea!
Laura says
Hi there, no I live in Canada but we have Smarties here too and Whoppers, yum! 🙂
Carrie@My Favorite Finds says
I made a Gingerbread Sugar Scrub for gifts this year…and for myself :). It is fabulous! Those are such fun gifts to make, easy, and in my experience well received. It’s a “thoughtful” gift in a jar….sometimes it’s overwhelming to get/give sweets and cookies for gifts.