I made this one year with my Brownies, as a gift for them to give at Mother’s Day. This is an easy present, and fun for kids to make. Package it in a cloth sachet with a little lace, in a mason jar topped with a pretty cloth and ribbon, or even in a paper envelope sachet.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups powdered milk
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup epsom salts, table or sea salt
• 1/2 cup baking soda (use more for hard water)
• 1/2 cup dried lavender, chamomile or rose petals (or for a more invigorating, sporty scent try mint or rosemary)
• a few drops essential oil of your choice (optional)

To Make:
Using a blender, mix up the milk powder, oatmeal, salt and baking soda. When reduced to a powder add essential oil if using, and blend for a few more seconds. Add dried plant material last. You can blend just a bit if you like. It’s now ready to package. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup per bath. Enjoy!

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