OKAY the word is in… six more weeks of cold weather. BBRRRRRR!!! I am so over the snow thing. I know many of you in the New York City and the surrounding areas are feeling the same.  In the next few weeks this is a good time to prepare for the wonderful spring ahead.

For the many days of being stuck in the house, here are some great ideas to create a home spa experience. Make your own sugar scrubs, body butters and bath bombs. Add candles, your favorite music, a cup of tea or other favorite beverage  and enjoy a day or night of pampering.  If you are married, make it a joint affair.

There are so many videos and suppliers but I  love Brambleberry (http://www.brambleberry.com/) for their videos and fragrances. For packaging of your products, be creative and keep all of your jars , make your own labels,  and add ribbons for a  nice presentation. There are a plethora of ideas , so explore and ENJOY!!!

Here are only a few of the simplest recipes

SWEET SUGAR SCRUB

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup olive or canola oil

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

CHOCOLATE SUGAR SCRUB

1 cup brown sugar

3 tbsps. cocoa powder

1/2 cup olive or canola oil

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

BABY KISS SUGAR SCRUB

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup baby oil

2 tbsp. honey

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

ALMOND DREAM SUGAR SCRUB

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup olive or canola oil

1/2 tsp. almond extract

MINTY MAGIC SUGAR SCRUB

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup olive or canola oil

1/2 tsp. mint extract