mud scrub

this christmas, i knew i wanted to attempt to make more diy gifts.  i've always had problems coming up with cool diy gifts for family members and friends that weren't baked goods or something only a grandma could love (i.e. popsicle stick ornaments).  but, thanks to pinterest i had no problems finding some incredible projects that make great gifts!

when i found this mud scrub, i knew it would be perfect for my coffee-loving sister-in-law (oh, and me...).  this mud scrub is a body scrub that helps exfoliate and tighten skin because of the coffee beans present.  i just liked the fact that this scrub was going to smell minty and coffee-y (i know, not a word).

  i found the original link here.  here are the directions:

1 cup sugar (i used white)

5 TBSP coffee grounds

1/4 cup oil (i used an inexpensive brand of olive oil)

1 tsp peppermint extract

1 tsp vanilla extract 

mix ingredients together.   

afterwards, i placed the scrub in a cute jar i found at hobby lobby and made a cute label to put on top of the jar. 

this scrub is such an easy and inexpensive gift!  i plan on giving some jars to co-workers that also enjoy coffee, but for my sister-in-law i'm including the scrub in a gift basket full of loofahs, a face mask, and a bottle of wine.  

i have a few other diy gifts that i will be making this year.  are you planning on making any gifts for anyone?  i would love to hear your ideas!