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.

1. Simply combined all of your dry ingredients, and whisk.
2. In a separate bowl, combined all of your wet ingredients, and whisk.
3. Very quickly mix the dry & wet ingredients together and whisk as fast as you can to avoid a reaction.
4. Once you are done whisking all the ingredients together it will feel similar to damp sand.
5. 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!
6. If they are in a flat mold (not ball) level off.
7. Allow these to sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
8. Store in an airtight container.

Enjoy!

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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

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Instructions

1. Simply combined all of your dry ingredients, and whisk.
2. In a separate bowl, combined all of your wet ingredients, and whisk.
3. Very quickly mix the dry & wet ingredients together and whisk as fast as you can to avoid a reaction.
4. Once you are done whisking all the ingredients together it will feel similar to damp sand.
5. 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!
6. If they are in a flat mold (not ball) level off.
7. Allow these to sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
8. Store in an airtight container.

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Tangerine Lip Balm

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We {heart} Lip Balm! This is one our favorites! You only need a small amount for each container so, we make them in bulk to give as gifts at Birthday Parties, Teacher Appreciation and have a stash on hand for ourselves too! We love to use this throughout the day and especially before bed at night. We use Essential Oils and only natural ingredients so there’s no artificial colors, fillers or flavors which puts my mind at ease when the kids want to use it, which is all the time! Give your lips a refreshing treat with this All-Natural Lip Balm. Tangerine and Lime Essential Oils both have great benefits for your body, especially in combination with the coconut & sweet almond oils. The results yield a very soft balm for your lips that leaves them feeling great!

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.

The Tools:

• Double Boiler
• Measuring spoons & cups
• A metal spoon
• optional: a knife if you’re using the beeswax that comes in a big brick instead of the pastilles

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. beeswax
• 2 tbsp. unrefined coconut oil
• 1 tsp sweet almond oil
• 15 drops of pure tangerine essential oil
• 5 drops of pure lime essential oil (use your judgement as to how strong, but the 20 is fairly mild so you can always add another few if you wish)
• Lip balm containers – I used the small heart containers for this & it made 22 total.

Directions:

1. The best way to start is to have your containers already lined up, with the lids removed, as once the wax is ready, it’s a pain to have to rush and do it then.
2. Next, melt your beeswax in the double boiler over medium heat. Once it starts to boil just put it on a low setting and leave it there as you stir the wax. Stir every few minutes
3. until the beeswax is fully melted into a nice, smooth with no lumps. (Melting time will vary depending on which type of beeswax you’re using).
4. Next, add in your coconut oil, and stir until melted fully into wax. Then add your sweet almond oil, & finally the lime & tangerine essential oils.
5. Leave the water on the lowest setting to keep it warm while you fill, because if it starts to harden at all, you will need to put it back on the water and let it melt again. It will start firming up fairly fast, so I normally have to do this before I get to the end of it.
6. Now you are just about set! Just let the balm set up for an hour or so & then you can apply your lids & labels!

Enjoy!

Tangerine Lip Balm with a Touch of Lime!

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Ingredients

• 1.5 oz. beeswax
• 2 tbsp. unrefined coconut oil
• 1 tsp sweet almond oil
• 15 drops of pure tangerine essential oil
• 5 drops of pure lime essential oil (use your judgement as to how strong, but the 20 is fairly mild so you can always add another few if you wish)
• Lip balm containers – I used the small tub type for this & it made 22 total.

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Instructions

1. The best way to start is to have your containers already lined up, with the lids removed, as once the wax is ready, it’s a pain to have to rush and do it then.
2. Next, melt your beeswax in the double boiler over medium heat. Once it starts to boil just put it on a low setting and leave it there as you stir the wax. Stir every few minutes
3. until the beeswax is fully melted into a nice, smooth with no lumps. (Melting time will vary depending on which type of beeswax you’re using).
4. Next, add in your coconut oil, and stir until melted fully into wax. Then add your sweet almond oil, & finally the lime & tangerine essential oils.
5. Leave the water on the lowest setting to keep it warm while you fill, because if it starts to harden at all, you will need to put it back on the water and let it melt again. It will start firming up fairly fast, so I normally have to do this before I get to the end of it.
6. Now you are just about set! Just let the balm set up for an hour or so & then you can apply your lids & labels!

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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:

1. In a small mixing bowl combine all your dry ingredients, mix well
2. Add about 4 drops of purple food coloring and mix with your hands and fingertips
3. Add 18 drops of your therapeutic grade peppermint oil and mix with your hands
4. Heat 1/4 cup coconut oil in the microwave for about 20 seconds (be careful as coconut oil heats very fast)
5. Add a little coconut oil to your dry mix at a time and mix with your hands
6. Once all of your coconut oil is added, your mixture should feel like damp sand
7. Start filling your silicone mold with your shower bomb mixture
8. Press your mixture firmly into your mold
9. Let dry for about 12-24 hours
10. Carefully pop your shower bombs out of your mold
11. 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

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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)

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Instructions

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

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This Homemade Aromatherapy Play Dough is so fun. It is easy to make, leaves the skin soft and has many health benefits. Consider these oils – Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Grapefruit or Orange. You can also make fun blends like Vanilla Lime, Citrus (Orange, Lemon, and Grapefruit), Lemon Mint or Lavender Lemon.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup salt
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 cup water
• 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil (any kind of oil will work!)
• Food coloring
• 6-8 drops of essential oils of your choice (see blends we share in the post)

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, stir the flour, salt, and cream of tartar together.
2. Add in the water, cooking oil, and food coloring and mix until smooth.
3. Turn on the heat to medium-low, and stir until the mixture forms a ball.
4. Once the mixture has reached play dough-consistency, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for 3-4 minutes.
5. Knead in the essential oils of your choice. ( I poked a hole in the center, dropped in the oils and it mixed very easily)
6. Store in an air-tight container. (Storing it in the fridge will make it last even longer!)

Tip: Are you feeling under the weather? Consider using Thieves Essential Oil.

Essential Oils Playdough Recipe

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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup salt
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 cup water
• 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil (any kind of oil will work!)
• Food coloring
• 6–8 drops of essential oils of your choice (see blends we share in the post)

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Instructions

1. In a saucepan, stir the flour, salt, and cream of tartar together.
2. Add in the water, cooking oil, and food coloring and mix until smooth.
3. Turn on the heat to medium-low, and stir until the mixture forms a ball.
4. Once the mixture has reached play dough-consistency, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for 3-4 minutes.
5. Knead in the essential oils of your choice. ( I poked a hole in the center, dropped in the oils and it mixed very easily)
6. Store in an air-tight container. (Storing it in the fridge will make it last even longer!)

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Tip: Feeling a bit under the weather? Add Thieves to your playdough recipe.

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Essential Oils for The Office

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A day at the office isn’t always the best experience, and some days are just more than we are meant to cope with. Essential Oils are a great way to reduce stress, promote a calm and collected demeanor and boost our moods. When it comes to the office though, especially open offices, the fragrances and scents we use can be offensive, too strong or overpowering for some individuals. Choosing the right essential oil to help us make it through the workday is all about finding the right low profile scent for us and using it in a way that is unobtrusive to others.

Use this guide to help you find an essential oil that you can use on a daily basis at the office.

Thyme Essential Oil

Thyme has one of the lightest scent of all the floral essential oils that you can use, but it is noticeable if you are using it in close quarters. This essential oil is able to act as a stimulant and boost your circulation, so on those work days that you are feeling sluggish or just want the day to be over, this is the option for you. One of the most underrated essential oils, thyme has also been shown to improve memory when used, increasing concentration levels when you need to concentrate the most.

Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot essential oil is the best options for those that like the mood boosting effects of citrus, but need something that is not as crisp or overwhelming. A lot of essential oil users would choose lemon or grapefruit in their homes, but at the office it can come off as overpowering or smell of cleaners. Instead, bergamot is softer, sweeter and easily distilled to a pleasant level of fragrance.

Jasmine Essential Oil

For those of you that enjoy floral scents, but know that lavender is too strong for the office, jasmine is a great alternative. This stimulant is the perfect daily aid to get through long days spent indoors. Like lavender it can also soothe and calm your nerves, with very little needed to feel its positive effects. Add this to a personal diffuser or just apply directly to the neck, arms or near the nose.

Chamomile Essential Oil

While chamomile essential oil can sometimes be used to promote sleep, which is exactly what you don’t want at the office, it is also great for reducing the level of stress that you are experiencing. Chamomile won’t work to make you fall asleep, but it does help calm your nerves so that you can get on with whatever it was you were doing without anxiety overwhelming you.  Additionally, chamomile has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs.

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Do not forget to check out our current Essential Oils Deals. Are you into cleaning eating and taking care of your body. Learn more about how you can get Juice Plus+ for FREE! This provides you with a daily dose off all your essential Fruits and Vegetables.

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