Ms Brooks Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 DD has been making soap. I put her soaps up on Etsy, but no one is interested. :huh: Everyone we've given the soap and body butter to love what she has made, but no one is buying online. I even tried eBay for her. No luck. She still likes making soap. Now she wants to make Christmas gift baskets for her friends, grandparents, etc. I want her to make stuff people will use. A lot of spa gift baskets include candles, I'd never use a candle so I don't suggest it. I don't want to limit her, so I am asking what you like and don't like in a spa gift basket. So far she is going to include soap and body butter. Thanks for your ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 knitted washcloth 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 bath salts or bath bomb. sugar scrub. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Brooks Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 knitted washcloth I see these and would not use myself. DD knows how to crochet. Great idea! I will tell her. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 If I was absolutely going to receive soap, I would prefer it to be some type of decorative soap for the sink. I am very selective about bath products because I have sensitive skin. So like, you could put the soap out in a dish by the sink for anyone to use (guests, other family members). One shaped like holly and berries or a snowman or a flower or whatever might be cute. That's not really answering the question but I think spa gifts could be hit or miss so I guess she needs to know if people will use the stuff. I read "grandparents" and I'm thinking "does this mean grandma or grandpa? Will they both use it?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Brooks Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 bath salts or bath bomb. sugar scrub. Bath tea with salts or salts in a jar? Sugar scrubs look nice. Bath bombs? I love the fizz but don't like sitting in the water. I bet she'd love making 'em. Thanks for the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Here's a pattern for a crocheted soap coat http://ellenbloom.blogspot.com/2011/12/little-gifties.html#links 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I have a wax cube warmer that I love, so I'd love some yummy smelling wax cubes. Can she make those? But you'd have to make sure the recipient was into that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX Native Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Peppermint oil sachets in the bathroom can be used to dissolve odors. Homemade hand scrub with aloe gel, coarse salt, and unscented baby oil is nice. Do you want non spa ideas that are useful as well? If so, read on. Lavender or cedar wood sachets are good for closets or drawers. One year I made wool yarn balls for clothes dryer use. I gave everyone 3 each in a basket with other practical things. Everyone raved about them, even a year or two after I gifted them. I am thinking about making more for those same people this year. The static clean benefit lasted only a few months for the ones I kept, but 3 years later I still use the same ones in the dryer. They still help with wrinkles and drying time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 A teenager once made me one of those bags with stuff inside that you warm up in the microwave and put on aching spots. That got a LOT of use before we lost it in a move. Probably the best homemade gift I ever received (save some various blankets I've gotten over hte years) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samm Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I would use gifts of spice mixes (for adding to hot drinks like coffee hot choc or apple cider) or dry rubs for meats in a heartbeat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Brooks Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 Here's a pattern for a crocheted soap coat http://ellenbloom.blogspot.com/2011/12/little-gifties.html#links Thanks! I have a wax cube warmer that I love, so I'd love some yummy smelling wax cubes. Can she make those? But you'd have to make sure the recipient was into that. Wax cube warmer? Will have her look this up. Thanks. Peppermint oil sachets in the bathroom can be used to dissolve odors. Homemade hand scrub with aloe gel, coarse salt, and unscented baby oil is nice. Do you want non spa ideas that are useful as well? If so, read on. Lavender or cedar wood sachets are good for closets or drawers. One year I made wool yarn balls for clothes dryer use. I gave everyone 3 each in a basket with other practical things. Everyone raved about them, even a year or two after I gifted them. I am thinking about making more for those same people this year. The static clean benefit lasted only a few months for the ones I kept, but 3 years later I still use the same ones in the dryer. They still help with wrinkles and drying time. I make the dryer balls. Neighbor has sheep. It takes some time to make good, felted dryer balls. Useful and not just spa is a good idea. Thanks. I would use gifts of spice mixes (for adding to hot drinks like coffee hot choc or apple cider) or dry rubs for meats in a heartbeat. Wow. A useful gift basket for the right older friends--neighbors-- might be the way to go. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 A teenager once made me one of those bags with stuff inside that you warm up in the microwave and put on aching spots. That got a LOT of use before we lost it in a move. Probably the best homemade gift I ever received (save some various blankets I've gotten over hte years) Yes, these are nice. Mine has rice in it and they are very easy to make. Washcloth sized and 1/2 washcloth size (rectangle) are good for crampy areas. Can she make some chocolate candies to go in the spa basket and maybe an inexpensive cup with tea bags? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 how about selling at a local farmer's market? beadie babies. you can use seed beads for earrings, or larger for zipper pulls, key chains, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I love sugar scrubs, and use them. What about felted soap? We used Martha Stewarts's instructions one year, and they were gorgeous. We like making bath fizzies, or bath bombs, too. Put them in large silicone molds. Martha Stewart's recipe worked for us. Lotion bars are nice as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 All-natural face masks? Face masks seem to really be popular right now. My girls love them and they all do face masks together whenever they are all together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Lip balm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) A nice scented eye bag, a nice cup of tea to sip in the bath, washcloth or scrubby, a turby to tie my hair up. Can you tell I like these?😊 Edited August 11, 2016 by joyofsix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Crocheted face scrubbies for washing make-up off at night, bath bombs (even my kids go nuts for these), lip balm, lightly scented lotion, maybe a shampoo bar as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecropia Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) If I was absolutely going to receive soap, I would prefer it to be some type of decorative soap for the sink. I am very selective about bath products because I have sensitive skin. So like, you could put the soap out in a dish by the sink for anyone to use (guests, other family members). One shaped like holly and berries or a snowman or a flower or whatever might be cute. That's not really answering the question but I think spa gifts could be hit or miss so I guess she needs to know if people will use the stuff. I read "grandparents" and I'm thinking "does this mean grandma or grandpa? Will they both use it?" I agree. I have family members who react to certain scents, and I have sensitive/dry skin myself. Small decorative soap would be more useful in our house. A washcloth is really useful, too! Since we don't use specialty spa/bath products much here, I have some non-spa, but still "pampery" ideas to round out your baskets... One year my kids made a fresh stove-top potpourri mix for all our neighbors at Christmas. Something like this, in a decorative cellophane bag with instructions. It really does make the whole house smell heavenly. http://lizoncall.com/2014/11/06/stove-top-potpourri-recipe/ How about including a pretty little sampler of homemade candies? Rock candy is fun to make. Or homemade biscotti, or dipped pretzels, or a "gourmet" popcorn ball. Chocolate dipping spoons. http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Chocolate-Dipping-Spoons/ If you go with the tea/coffee/dipped spoon route, a mug with a homemade cozy would be a great addition. Edited August 11, 2016 by Cecropia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 If she sews and chooses to include a mug, she could a mug rug to include in each basket. It's big enough for a mug and a small snack. She can do a simple design or a complex design and she could even upsell the basket by customizing them, if that's something she has time to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Specialty soaps--gritty gardeners' soap, dry skin oily soap, pine smelling guy soap, lavendar smelling gal soap, red and green Christmas soap. Hair rinse (rosemary steeped in water, then strained, and with a touch of organic ACV. Keep refrigerated.) Felted soap on a rope for the shower. Maybe find a creamer at a thrift store to pour the hair rinse from? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 bath bombs are super easy to make. I like those. home made candles. There's a way to remelt and re-use old candles. My sister-in-law did this one year with her kids. Some of their creations were very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedwigtheowl Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Can someone tell me how to make bath bombs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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