No matter how organized you are, no matter how far in advance you plan your holiday gift giving, you’ll always forget someone or something. Or maybe a parcel has got lost in the mail and you need to come up with a last minute gift in supersonic time.
This post is here to help you.
Below we round up some of the best tutorials published on Natural Living Ideas over the past few years. Most products take just minutes to make, require ingredients and materials many of us have in our homes anyway and all include step by step photo instructions with a short video tutorial too.
Enjoy!
1. Scented Wax Melts
A great gift for anyone who loves the aroma of scented candles. Pair with a wax burner for a brilliant gift.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeF-8lp0Vx8&t=19s
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.
2. Rosemary & Sage Smudge Sticks
Smudging is rapidly gaining popularity and for good reason. Using a few materials you may have growing in your garden anyway, these smudge sticks make the perfect gift.
Pair with an Abalone Shell for a thoughtful gift.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUulRv8sKdc&t=6s
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.
3. Moisturizing Beard Oil
For the man in your life, this beard oil moisturizes, softens and encourages growth. Pair with a Beard Comb Kit for a next level gift.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOBzV4Xh-0w
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.
4. Essential Oil Gel Air Fresheners
You can customize these gel air fresheners with any fragrance you want – so you can really personalize your gift to the recipient.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtVaute3hG4&t=1s
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.
5. Sore Muscle Bath Soak
A great gift for an athlete or overworked mom, this muscle bath soak eases sore muscles using herbs you may be growing in your garden.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5FBlDh3A4w
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.
6. Citronella Candles
The perfect gift for anyone who loves outdoor entertaining, these citronella candles help to keep mosquitoes away.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFJZQnUZ7w&t=19s
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.
7. Essential Oil Stick For Headaches
Got a friend who often suffers with tension headaches? This essential oil roll on is the answer to their problems and they’ll love you for giving it to them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDZFIRp8bd0
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.
8. Magnesium Oil
Magnesium oil might not sound very exciting, but when you realise how much of an impact magnesium oil has on your health, your friends will be desperate to try it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiWEZ5091kQ
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.
9. Coffee Under Eye Cream
For the friend who loves expensive beauty products, this is a brilliant homemade gift. The caffeine in this recipe helps to reduce puffy eyes and dark circles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B32OHEjKNI4
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.
10. Soothing Oatmeal & Lavender Bath Melts
These bath melts help to take your relaxing bath to the next level.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF0b5rJlWkc
Watch the video above and get the full ingredient list and tutorial here.