Every once in a while I wish I could unplug from everything. I want to put the baby to bed early, let my husband stretch out on the couch to watch a game, and go upstairs to have time just for me.
I don’t mean a few minutes to catch up on bills, homework, or whatever chore I didn’t get to that day.
No, I mean relaxing in our Jacuzzi tub. I mean scented candles, face masks, great music, maybe a glass of wine, and a relaxing body scrub.
These moments don’t come often enough. I love my family, but we all need a break every so often.
Well, I know I may not get to unplug anytime soon but when I do I’ll be prepared.
I decided to make a coconut milk body scrub for that relaxing evening (hopefully, not too far into the future).
It’s made with three simple ingredients and can be made in a flash. I also wanted my body scrub to be in a cute little container.
Here is my coconut oatmeal body scrub I will have ready for when that special “me” time comes. Enjoy!
What You Need for Homemade Coconut Body Scrub
¾ Cup Oats (Rolled or Steel Cut, Not Instant)
½ Cup Raw Sugar
4 Tbsp. Coconut Milk
1 Small Glass Jar with Top
Decorative Stickers/Ribbon
Directions
Place oats in food processor. Run on low for 30 seconds.
Place sugar in processor and run on low for 10 seconds.
(The picture shows the difference between raw sugar and granulated sugar. Raw sugar is on the left.)
Add coconut milk and run on low until mixture looks like a paste.
Let mixture sit for three minutes. While mixture is settling, place stickers on jar.
Scoop mixture into jar and seal. Tie ribbon around lid of jar.
Mixture can be refrigerated for up to seven days.
If you liked this, then you may want to try this Smooth Shave Moisturizing Leg Scrub!
It’s that easy?? Wow! Thanks for posting!
Yep, it’s that easy! =-)
Wow…I bet this is amazing and probably smells great!
It smells so yummy!
Hi Kendra!! What a great project!! Thanks for sharing. I have to admit though, I saw the ingredients and it made me hungry lol
I thought about coming up with a recipe that included the ingredients because they sound so tasty together!
came over from my Facebook page. This scrub looks amazing (and yummy!) :o)
Thanks for stopping by, Emily!
Wow! I need a tropical vacation. This is as close as I can get right now. haha
Thanks for linking up over at We Three Crabs!
Erica
You’re very welcome, Erica! I hope you get your vacation soon!
LOVE this idea. Loved it so much I pinned it. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Jesse! BTW, I love your blog!
Just found you via the link-up! great tut!
Thanks, Amy! Nice meeting you!
Mm, I bet it smells great too! I’ve seen similar recipes using coconut oil. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi, Aubrey! It smells sssooo good! Thanks for stopping by!
I bet this smells fantastic! I’m pinning it too. May have to give this a try sometime. Visiitng from Family Home and Life Wow Us Wednesday.
Hi, Donna! It smells fantastic! Thank you for stopping by!
I am going to try this on Saturday. Thanks for the step by step instructions. I found this on the blogaholic network.
Hi, Menda! I hope you enjoy it!
What a great little treat for your body 🙂 I bet it would be such a nice gift too!
Hi, Jamie! This is just wonderful! Moisturizing, too.
I agree with everyone else, I think this would smell wonderful! I also think I would be tempted to take a bite or two while rubbing it on my face!
Thank you for linking up to In and Out of the Kitchen! I look forward to seeing what you bring next week.
You’re welcome, Cynthia! Thank you for having me!
MMM, I bet this smells amazing! SO easy, I could do this! We would love it if you would link up at our new linky party: Two Girls and a Party Hosted by:
Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
We hope to see you there!
Thanks for the invite, Dana! I’m heading that way now!
Can’t wait to try this. THANKS for sharing at Memories by the Mile.
Wanda Ann
You’re very welcome, Wanda Ann!
Had to pin this, so I can come back to this recipe; love that it’s only 3 ingredients. And your jar is so cute. Thanks so much for linking up to Inspire Me Wednesday!
Thank you so much for the pin, Mel!
You are so talented! I love your blog!
Hugs,
Kelly from Smart School House
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Kelly, thank you so much! I’m glad to have you here!
How relaxing – I need to relax and take a bath more often. Love this! Thanks so much for sharing at Pint Sized Baker for Two Cup Tuesday!
O my gosh I love this! It incorporates so many things that I love and I bet it makes your skin feel amazing! I would love if you share this over at my blog hop http://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/02/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-9.html
So easy and tho so impressive! I will make that for sure!
Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – see you there this week again with more deliciousness 🙂
I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance. I will be sure to link up this week!
Apply some, then eat some, apply some, then eat some… that’s probably what I would do hehe
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! Can’t wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!
Christine, I had the exact same idea. It smelled good enough to eat! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks so much for linking up at Two Girls and a Party!
We hope to see you back every Wednesday to link up and check our featured blogs!
Thank you so much for hosting, Dana! I will be back to link up on Wednesday.
I love the smell of coconut and I love to be pampered. This is the perfect combo! I found you from I should be mopping.
Thank you for stopping by, Katrine. I love your blog! You know have a new follower on Pinterest.
Have you found anytime for yourself yet? I’ll be giving it a try when I can find some “Me” time. Thanks for sharing in on Fluster’s Creative Muster Party. I can’t wait to see what you link up next week.
Hugs and Smiles,
Robin
Fluster Buster
Hi, Robin! Unfortunately, I haven’t found time yet but I think I’ll make some soon. When you get a chance to try it, let me know what you think!
I have all the items needed. Does it smell like coconut? Thanks for linking up!
It smells just like coconut! Thank you for hosting!
Loved this post!! You are so cute and we would LOVE to see you link up over at the Be.YOU.tiful link party.
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Thank you, Cassia!