Starter Kit Gift Idea #5 Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix

Close your eyes, take a deep breathe, and imagine yourself sitting by a fire with your hands wrapped around a hot cup of peppermint cocoa. Hear the crackle of the fire and the soft murmurs of family members nearby. Slowly take a sip and feel the warmth tingle down to your belly.

Now, wouldn't you love to share that moment of bliss with someone? Make some jars of mix for them and they can enjoy the same!

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup organic whole sugar

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

6 drops Young Living Peppermint essential oil

2 pint-sized mason jars w/lids

Directions

In each mason jar, layer ingredients in this order:

1. cocoa powder
2. sugar
3. salt
4. chocolate chips
5. peppermint

Put the lips on the jars & decorate as you like. Make sure to add the following directions:

Mix contents in a bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup mix into a mug & stir in 1 cup of hot milk (can use any kind of milk). Store remaining mix in mason jar. Makes 12 servings.

Not recommended for use on children under the age of 6, or pregnant or nursing women.

Starter Kit Gift Idea #4 Bath Salts

What better gift is there to give someone than that of relaxation during the holidays? 

These bath salts are great for relaxing. You can use almost any of your kit oils to make them, too! Same recipe for all. 

Hanukkah Duck wants to relax with your oils

You can also get really creative on presentation! Put them in Christmas ornaments, mason jars, burlap satchels, beakers, etc. The possibilities are really endless!

Ingredients

Plain, unscented Epsom salts

Young Living essential oils

I didn't give measurements because they will vary depending on your container. 

Fill your container half way with Epsom salts. Add 2-3 drops of essential oil, cover, then shake. Fill the container up the rest of the way, add another few drops, then cover & shake again. Add some decorative ribbons, bows, labels etc.

Suggested Single Batch

• Frankincense 
• Peace & Calming 
• Peppermint 
• Valor 
• Lavender 
• Stress Away

Suggested Mixes 

• Peppermint & Lemon
• Lavender & Purification
• Thieves & Citrus Fresh
• Frankincense & Lavender
• Mel A & Stress Away

Not sure use with babies or young children. Peppermint should not be used by pregnant or nursing women.

Starter Kit Gift Idea #3 Lemon Hand Degreaser

Just got in from working on your car or fixing up your bike?  

Greasy hands are no fun, and can be very difficult to get clean. When regular soap & water aren't cutting it, it's time to bring out the big guns and go for the LEMON!

Hand Degreaser

Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp epsom salt
4-6 drops Young Living Lemon essential oil

Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a 2oz GLASS bottle. Do not use plastic as the lemon oil will eat through it. 

Use
Shake bottle to mix ingredients. Dump a little into your hands and rub together. Rinse well with warm water.

About Lemon

Lemon (citrus limon) has a strong, uplifting, citrus scent and is a powerful antioxidant. 

Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants or very small chldren. Avoid using on skin exposed to direct sunlight or UV rays immediately after use. Do not use nrea fire, flame, heat or sparks.

Starter Kit Gift Idea #2 After Shave w/Melaleuca Alternifolia & Stress Away

This is a great follow-up to the Day 1 gift of shaving soap! Combine it for one gift, or give this one separately for people who use different shaving methods. This works well for men & women!

Day 2 of my Starter Kit Gift Ideas is for After Shave using Mel A & Stress Away! I am going to be posting both a salve & a liquid.

These can also be applied after waxing

Aftershave Salve 

1/8 cup organic coconut oil

1/4 cup organic raw shea butter

2 drops YL Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil

2 drop  YL Stress Away essential oil blend

Add everything into a small bowl and whip with a small blender, stand mixer, or by hand. Place into a nice container and you're good to go! 

This is a rich, creamy salve that goes on smoothly and really moisturized nicely. Can be used on the face and body! A little bit goes a long way.

Liquid Aftershave

3 Tbsp witch hazel

5 Tbsp organic apple cider vinegar

2 drops YL Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil

1 drop YL Stress Away essential oil blens

Combine all ingredients in a jar with a well-sealed lid. Close and shake the jar to mix thoroughly. Place the jar in a cool, dark place for a few days, making sure to shake it well once a day. It should be ready to go after 3-4 days. Shake well before use.

There are different options for use as well

• Place in a spritzer bottle and lightly spritz onto your skin after shaving. Make sure to avoid sensitive areas like lips & eyes.
• Poke small holes in the lid of your jar. Using a cotton ball, shake a small amount out and then use the cotton ball to pat your skin
• Pour a small amount in your hands. Lightly pat your hands together, then apply to face.