As you know, I’ve been talking a lot about cooking for the holidays.  We tend to take our feasting seriously as we celebrate our traditional holiday seasons.  Cooking up a storm can take a toll on the chef of the house.  There is a great deal of planning and preparation which often leaves us too weary to give ourselves a much needed break.  That’s too bad because we need to enjoy the holidays as much as the people we are feeding.

How about cooking up a little something for yourself this week?  As you go through your recipes for your holiday meals, why not sneak a recipe or two in for some personal indulgences?  I’ve got a few favorites that I’d like to share right here:

Milk Lotion

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup dried chamomile (can use pure chamomile tea)
• 4 Tablespoons honey
• 6 to 8 teaspoons wheat germ

Pour milk into double boiler over low heat.  Add chamomile, cover, and allow to simmer slowly over low heat for 2 hours.  Pour through a strainer to remove any remaining dried chamomile.  Add wheat germ and honey to liquid, and mix well.  Use as a soothing, moisturizing, lotion over dry skin. Lotion stays fresh in the refrigerator for one week.  It feels good when it’s cool, too.

Oatmeal Body Scrub

• 2 Tablespoons rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons aloe vera  (substitute honey if you can’t get aloe vera)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Put rolled oats in blender and blend into a very fine powder. Place oats in small mixing bowl. Add brown sugar and lemon juice.  Mix well.  Once mixed, add aloe vera and stir into a paste being sure there are no lumps. Dampen the skin you will be applying paste to and massage paste onto skin. Rinse with warm water.  Feels especially good on dry legs, knees, and elbows.  This scrub does not keep well so only make what you’ll be using. Double the recipe to use over more of your body.

There are many little potions and lotions that you can create in your own kitchen.  Click here to find even more delightful luxuries.  Then, take a little time out of your cooking and whip up a batch of pampering potions just for you!  Enjoy your day!

Tags: homemade beauty products, homemade body scrubs, homemade lotion

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