Homemade Kids Bath Bombs – You Choose the Scent!

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April 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer 13 Comments

An Easy Homemade Bath Bomb Recipe for kids with a surprise inside. This DIY bath bomb for kids is such a unique idea for the bath and leaves your children smelling great!

Homemade Bath Bombs for the Kids

Nowadays bath bombs are all the rage at beauty product stores like Macy’s, Bath & Body Works, and Sephora but unfortunately they cost an arm and a leg. The going rate is about $9/bath bomb. WHAT? That’s crazy considering you can make 4 to 6 of these at home in 5 minutes for 1/2 the price! You won’t believe how easy these are to make! Get the kids involved in the process. Make it a mini science lesson to show what you can create by mixing certain liquids and solids. What an awesome evening activity too, add a little Peace & Calming Essential Oil to help support bedtime wind-down. Then, they can use the bombs the next night before bed. They’ll love it!

For some people creating a large bath bomb, similar to the ones you see in the stores, is their plan! For that you will need to get on Amazon or head to Michael’s and pick up some clear circle molds. For the sake of my time and money I simply used cupcake molds I had in my pantry.

You can do so much with this recipe the possibilities are endless! Add a layer of fun – In the middle add a little magic grow animal pill and when the bath bomb dissolves it expands into a dolphin for the kids to enjoy! Super fun! These are great for adults too. Add chemical free food coloring if you are making these special for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or Teacher Appreciation Gifts! Hosting a birthday party anytime soon? These would make wonderful party favors!

TIP: Have all your ingredients set out ahead of time and read through these directions first so you have an idea of how to do this accurately. This recipe is quick and super affordable. It will produce 4-6 small bath bombs in a cupcake mold or 2-3 large bath bombs in the circle form.

Bath Bombs Recipe for Kids

For this surprise bath bombs recipe for kids, you will need to following ingredients.

a Bath Bomb Mold (you can also use a cupcake tray or we love these heart and flower shapes!)
1 cup of baking soda
1/2 cup corn starch
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup Epsom Salt
3 teaspoons of water
2 teaspoons of your favorite essential oil (I like to do relaxing oils so I use lavender, roman chamomile, or ylang ylang)
Optional: a couple drops of food coloring
Optional: magic grow animal pills

How to Make Bath Bombs for Kids

Just a few simple steps on how to make bath bombs for kids.

Simply combined all of your dry ingredients, and whisk.
In a separate bowl, combined all of your wet ingredients, and whisk.
Very quickly mix the dry & wet ingredients together and whisk as fast as you can to avoid a reaction.
Once you are done whisking all the ingredients together it will feel similar to damp sand.
Place the mixture into your mold and pack it very full. If you are using a secret magic grow animal pill, place it in the middle of the mold as you pack!
If they are in a flat mold (not ball) level off.
Allow these to sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Store in an airtight container.

Enjoy!

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Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Scale

a Bath Bomb Mold (you can also use a cupcake tray or we love these heart and flower shapes!)
1 cup of baking soda
1/2 cup corn starch
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup Epsom Salt
3 teaspoons of water
2 teaspoons of your favorite essential oil (I like to do relaxing oils so I use lavender, roman chamomile, or ylang ylang)
Optional: a couple drops of food coloring
Optional: magic grow animal pills

Instructions

Simply combined all of your dry ingredients, and whisk.
In a separate bowl, combined all of your wet ingredients, and whisk.
Very quickly mix the dry & wet ingredients together and whisk as fast as you can to avoid a reaction.
Once you are done whisking all the ingredients together it will feel similar to damp sand.
Place the mixture into your mold and pack it very full. If you are using a secret magic grow animal pill, place it in the middle of the mold as you pack!
If they are in a flat mold (not ball) level off.
Allow these to sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Store in an airtight container.

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Homemade Lavender Linen Spray – Sleepy Time Remedy

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Homemade Lavender Linen Spray

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I am loving my Essential Oils. One of my favorite and most calming scents is Lavender. I love to use this Lavender Linen Spray on my pillows daily to help me fall and stay asleep, I also spritz my girls pillows with it – I think it is a secret to sleepy time success!

To keep from having a damp pillow I spray it in the morning after making the bed, the water dries but the smell and the benefits will linger throughout the day. If you want a stronger scent mist lightly an hour or so before bedtime. You can also use it on couches, curtains, and rugs to put the relaxing scent throughout your home. This spray can also be used when ironing your linens to give them a light scent as well, spritz lightly or pour right into water well of your iron.

Ingredients:

4 oz. distilled water
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
spray bottle

Directions:

Combine oil and distilled water in spray bottle, shake well to combine.

To Use:

Shake well first then lightly mist pillows or blankets.

For anxious pets you can spray their beds or bedding, spritz the car interior for road trips, include a bottle in a basket with other items for a housewarming present (or for a new mother).

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All Purpose Cleaner DIY – Clean Ingredients In Your Home

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All Purpose Cleaner DIY

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Making your own all-purpose cleaner could not be easier, is cheaper and is so much safer than the chemical filled bottles you pick up at the store. 4 ingredients are all you need (and maybe a little elbow grease) to create a safe, effective, and wonderfully scented cleaner that can be used on counters, appliances, floors, or anywhere else you need to clean and disinfect. The scent is lovely, fresh, and bright!

Ingredients:

1 Cup Water
1 Cup Vinegar
2 tsp. Dish Soap or Castile Soap
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil (also nice with Orange)
Spray Bottle

Directions:

The first time you make this, purchase vinegar in the large glass bottle. When you need more Vinegar, it is more cost effective to purchase it by the gallon and refill (earth friendly too).
Pour all ingredients into a Spray Bottle. Plastic tends to erode so try a glass spray bottle if you are usuing this solution long term. A Mason Jar works great too.
Swirl gently to combine.
Spray and wipe.

Enjoy.

You will have an initial light vinegar scent after use but that will dissipate when the vinegar dries. Vinegar and oils will cut grease, disinfects, and deodorize surfaces.

I suggest testing this out on your counter tops and floors before use. I do not recommend it on Travertine or Marble.

All Purpose Cleaner DIY – Clean Ingredients In Your Home

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Ingredients

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1 Cup Water
1 Cup Vinegar
2 tsp. Dish Soap or Castile Soap
10 drops p Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil (also nice with Orange)
Spray Bottle

Instructions

The first time you make this, purchase vinegar in the large glass bottle. When you need more Vinegar, it is more cost effective to purchase it by the gallon and refill (earth friendly too).
Pour all ingredients into a Spray Bottle. Plastic tends to erode so try a glass spray bottle if you are usuing this solution long term. A Mason Jar works great too.
Swirl gently to combine.
Spray and wipe.

Notes

You will have an initial light vinegar scent after use but that will dissipate when the vinegar dries. Vinegar and oils will cut grease, disinfects, and deodorize surfaces.

I suggest testing this out on your countertops and floors before use. I do not recommed it on Travertine or Marble.

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Homemade Dishwasher Tablets with Lemongrass

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These homemade dishwasher tablets offer a hint of lemongrass. They are an easy recipe to add to your kitchen cleaning supplies. These DIY dishwasher pods store easily in the kitchen and are frugal-friendly!

Homemade Dishwasher Tablets with Lemongrass

We have been cleaning like crazy. Isn’t that what you do when you are nesting at home? Maybe it’s spring, maybe it’s the added germs, either way, I am working hard on deep cleaning the home both naturally but effectively.

Sometimes everyday household products can be made with the simplest of ingredients. Recently, we made homemade dishwasher tablets using Lemongrass.

If Lemongrass isn’t your scent, also consider orange, lavender, or your favorite smell for the kitchen!

Homemade Dishwashwer Pods Ingredients

Only a few ingredients you might even already have in your home!

1-1/2 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
3 tablespoons Salt
1/2 cup water
45 drops essential oils (we used Lemongrass)
Silicon Mold

Optional: We stored ours in a glass jar with a lid. I would suggest a glass jar with an airtight lid. I see many of them come with an adorable chalk label.

DIY Dishwaswer Pod Directions

Mix washing soda and salt together in a bowl.
Mix water and oils together and pour into dry mixture. Stir well.
Place a dollop of mix into a silicone mold and press firmly into the mold. Scrape away the excess with the side of the spoon.
Let set overnight/24 hours to dry. Pop out of mold.

To Use:

Place 1 tablet into your dishwasher soap tray and wash dishes as usual.

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Originally posted December 2016, Updated March 2020.

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Purple Peppermint Bath Bombs Recipe

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Purple Peppermint Bath Bombs Recipe

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Whether you want to relax or refresh your body, mind and spirit these Peppermint Bath Bombs are for you! They’re easy to make and can be molded in whatever silicone mold you have. Try other colors too! If you’re making them to give as a gift, make them in the recipients favorite color, store in a glass jar and tie a ribbon around the jar in a coordinating color. What a simple, sweet gift. Use them as a shower bomb too if you don’t have time to soak in the tub.

Inhale deeply! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup Ball Citric acid
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup coconut oil
18 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
Purple food coloring (optional)

Directions:

In a small mixing bowl combine all your dry ingredients, mix well
Add about 4 drops of purple food coloring and mix with your hands and fingertips
Add 18 drops of your therapeutic grade peppermint oil and mix with your hands
Heat 1/4 cup coconut oil in the microwave for about 20 seconds (be careful as coconut oil heats very fast)
Add a little coconut oil to your dry mix at a time and mix with your hands
Once all of your coconut oil is added, your mixture should feel like damp sand
Start filling your silicone mold with your shower bomb mixture
Press your mixture firmly into your mold
Let dry for about 12-24 hours
Carefully pop your shower bombs out of your mold
Set 1 shower bomb in the bottom of your shower while your showering to release your shower bomb and essential oils

Purple Peppermint Bath Bombs Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup Ball Citric acid
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup coconut oil
18 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
Purple food coloring (optional)

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl combine all your dry ingredients, mix well
Add about 4 drops of purple food coloring and mix with your hands and fingertips
Add 2 drops of your therapeutic grade peppermint oil and mix with your hands
Heat 1/4 cup coconut oil in the microwave for about 20 seconds (be careful as coconut oil heats very fast)
Add a little coconut oil to your dry mix at a time and mix with your hands
Once all of your coconut oil is added, your mixture should feel like damp sand
Start filling your silicone mold with your shower bomb mixture
Press your mixture firmly into your mold
Let dry for about 12-24 hours
Carefully pop your shower bombs out of your mold
Set 1 shower bomb in the bottom of your shower while your showering to release your shower bomb and essential oils

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Natural Eye Redness Home Remedy

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Natural Eye Redness Home Remedy

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Always consult your doctor. I am not a medical professional.

Got Irriation? Eyes that are pink can be nothing but a nuisance. They are not pretty or fun. But it happens, so the best thing to do is to get rid of it as quickly as you can. I do my best to avoid prescriptions in favor of essential oils as a natural treatment. I find this to be a great recipe for my bathroom cabinet. Just 3 Young Living Oils and a little bit of almond oil to create this effective relief from minor redness without resorting to chemicals.

For relief from minor redness, eucalyptus radiata, lavender, and melaleuca are good oils to use – but I wouldn’t use it on children who couldn’t FOR SURE keep their hands away from their eyes all day long, because if they rub it in it will burn! This mixture goes on the outside of your eyes, away from your actual eye.

Ingredients:

15 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
7 drops Lavender
7 drops Melaleuca
1 Tbsp. almond oil
Dropper – I found this one on Amazon that would be perfect for this mixture!

Directions:

Combine eucalyptus, lavender, melaleuca, and almond oil in bottle – shake well. To use: apply a small amount under eye just above the bone. Rub around the eye area like you are painting on glasses. Repeat as needed throughout day taking care to NOT get mixture inside eye at all.

If symptoms persist, see your doctor.

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Homemade Chest Rub

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Homemade Chest Rub

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Always consult your doctor before use or intake. I am not a doctor or medically trained physician.

We are still in the cold and flu season and while I have nothing against modern medicine and we use medicine when needed I prefer to keep chemicals to an absolute minimum. So one thing I can do is replace over the counter items for symptom relief with my Young Living Essential Oils, Juice Plus+ and other chemical free items. While I love the benefit of chest rubs, the chemicals…not so much. So I used a fabulous trifecta of oils to create the same thing minus the icky stuff – Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint. These are great for the Winter and Fall Season!

Ingredients:

¼ cup coconut oil
8-10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
8-10 drops Lemon essential oil
8-10 drops Peppermint essential oil

Directions:

Stir coconut oil and essential oils together until very well mixed. You can do this by hand with a spoon or spatula, or with a hand or stand mixer.

To Use:

Apply to chest, below nose and alongside nose- take care to avoid eyes. I also suggest putting this on the bottom of your feet and then slipping on some socks – trust me!

This rub is safe to apply as needed throughout the day.

I recommend storing in a glass jar like a small mason jar because lemon will break down plastic and release toxins into your mixture. This mixture will melt in hot temperatures, I keep mine in the bathroom and it has only softened very little.

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Relaxing and Refreshing Lavender Lemonade Recipe

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Lavender Lemonade

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I am always ready for a lemonade, even in the dead of winter. This tasty beverage, with a touch of lemon and lavender, will be sure to please a quenched-thirst.

Ingredients:

1 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, pits removed, pulp added
1 cup raw honey
2 drop Lavender essential oil (add more or less as needed) – This was is safe to ingest and under $20!
2 drops Lemon essential oil
6 cups of water

Directions:

In a small saucepan, bring to a boil 2 1/2 cups of water.
Remove from burner and add raw honey. Stir until disolved.
Add two drops of Lavender essential oil
Cut lemons, remove the seeds and squeeze lemons into a glass pitcher (it is wise to use glass when using Young Living Esential Oils).
Add honey water to lemon juice in the glass pitcher.
Add another 2 1/2 cups of cold water.
Add two drops of Lemon essential oil.
Refrigerate until ready.

DID YOU KNOW!

Lemon aids in healthy skin
Lemon helps support immunity
Lemon freshens your breath
Lavender supports proper nasal function
Lavender aids in reducing bloating

Relaxing and Refreshing Lavender Lemonade Recipe

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Ingredients

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1 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, pits removed, pulp added
1 cup raw honey
2 drop Lavender essential oil (add more or less as needed)
2 drops Lemon essential oil
6 cups of water

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring to a boil 2 1/2 cups of water.
Remove from burner and add raw honey. Stir until disolved.
Add two drops of Lavender essential oil
Cut lemons, remove the seeds and squeeze lemons into a glass pitcher (it is wise to use glass when using Young Living Esential Oils).
Add honey water to lemon juice in the glass pitcher.
Add another 2 1/2 cups of cold water.
Add two drops of Lemon essential oil.
Refrigerate until ready.

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