Holiday Budget Saver! MYO Gift #2 - Bath Bombs

Bath Bombs are HOT gifts but can cost $10 or more at the store.

You can MYO (make your own) for about $2 each so you can afford to give them to everyone on your gift giving list!

It's also a perfect "craft" slash science project to make with your child, for them to give to their teachers as holiday gifts!

The best part of this project is it's easily customized!  You can pick the color and scent of your choice.  We used Royal Spa Essential Oils.  They come already blended in formulas perfect for any need.  And you can get 20% off using promo code: 20OFFMA when you shop this LINK.

Here's the recipe we used...but you can find lots of them around on the internet.

 

Tip:  We bought our citric acid online from Alpha Chemicals

Holiday Budget Saver! MYO Gift #1 - Cranberry Orange Butter

Cranberry Orange Butter

2 lbs of bagged cranberries, rinsed and picked through
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar, divided
1 to 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup orange juice
zest of 1 orange
1 tsp vanilla

1. Put the cranberries, 1 cup of brown sugar, the cinnamon, and the apple juice in a crockpot.  Stir to combine.

2. Turn crockpot to high and cook for 2 to 3 hours, until cranberries have popped.

3. Puree the mixture in blender (may take 2 batches).  Be careful, it's hot!

4. Return the cranberry puree to the crockpot and cook on high with lid ajar for 1 to 2 hours.

5. Whisk the cranberry butter well to incorporate any thick parts.

6. Turn off crockpot and add additional 1/4 cup of brown sugar, orange zest, and vanilla.  Mix well.

7. Transfer the cranberry butter to clean jars with tight fitting lids.  Refrigerate for up to one month