A Relaxing Aid • Bath Salts

Today I have a fun, no food, recipe for you- bath salts! My sisters and I love these and they are perfect for a relaxing bath.

1 cup Epsom salt

1 cup sea salt

1/4 cup baking soda

15-20 drops essential oil of your choice

Food coloring

Step 1: Mix the Epsom salt, sea salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Add the oils and stir.

Step 2: Add the food coloring. A little bit goes a long way, and remember, you can always add more to tweak the color. Mix well.

Step 3: Cover your pan with foil and spread the salt mixture evenly over the foil. I used 3 layers of foil. Pop it in the oven for about 15 minutes at 175.

Step 4: Every 5 minutes, take the pan out and gently mix the salts with your spoon. This is why I suggest using 3 sheets of aluminum foil–one might rip.

Step 5: When 15 minutes have passed, take the pan out of the oven and let the salts cool completely, mixing them as they cool. Once they’ve cooled completely, store in air-tight containers and give these as gifts to your lucky friends.

Note: It’s a good idea to let these sit out for a few hours before packaging them, even after they’ve cooled, because it could bust the jar.