These awesome holiday gift ideas are not just a pleasure to do. But it’s budget-friendly and will save you hundreds. Leaving you with more money and time to spend on the holidays.
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And most of the time, these DIYs are created to make more than just one piece. So it does save you not just money but also time and effort. Avoiding the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping.
And, friends and family do appreciate when you put an effort into making the gifts yourself. And because the list is awesome you’ll end up having some for yourself too.
Just a heads up, since most of these DIYs, needs Essential Oils. Make sure to only get 100% pure essential oils and not the perfume oils. Those fragrance oils are not meant for skincare. So just check the labels.
Here’s an awesome holiday gift guide of 2019 that you may want to save for the holidays so you can save hundreds.
Body Wash and Shampoos
DIY Dry Shampoo
Who doesn’t love dry shampoo? This is our total savior to those just-woke-up-I-have-no-time-to-shower moments. (Everyday moments lol ) And you want badly need to look fresh again.
This is the perfect gift for teens and everyone who seems to have embraced slaving. And, instead of buying expensive ones why not create your own.
Check out the recipe here at Crave the good
Pumpkin spice body wash
This is another really awesome Christmas or any holiday gift idea. I really thought body washes are like relaxing shower in a flash! Why? Because like if you’re in a hurry somehow you have no time for a good thorough sugar scrub.
But a good therapeutic body wash can actually make you feel better, relaxed or invigorated in a short amount of time. So yes perfect gift to your family and friends
Know more about it at the artisan life
DIY Gift Balms
Beard Balm
Here’s something for your bearded loved ones and friends. As we all know just like our hair. Beard hair has its own way to make men feel uncomfortable not to mention those unruly hair days. Instead of buying a very expensive beard grooming kit. Here’s an awesome DIY beard balm from you can make.
Get the recipe here at the rising spoon
Cranberry Lip balm
Winter season = Dry chapped lips. Lip balms are essentials during this season and we take it with us all the time. And most of the time we just grabbed them from the drugstore.
Not knowing if it could have harsh ingredients. This superb cranberry lip balm is such a great gift to give. It’s a fast and easy thing to do. You can even do it with your kids.
Read more about it at Tikkido
Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts
Here’s another holiday beauty gift idea that you’ll family will sure to love. There are days that we just want to be really clean and sugar scrubs are a great way not just for exfoliating dry skin but how luxuriously good it feels after.
Cinnamon vanilla sugar scrub
This Cinnamon vanilla sugar scrub recipe is so good it smells like Snickerdoodle cookies. Plus it’s so easy to make and cheap than the ready-made scrubs you can easily buy. So yep saves you again time and money. Don’t we all deserve a good sensual sugar scrubs?
Check out the recipe here at Cardamom and Coconut
Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Another fancy sugar scrub you can give as a home-made gift to your loved ones. Especially for peppermint lovers. This relaxing sugar scrub can be made in under 15 minutes plus it comes with free printable labels that can fit mason jar lids.
Get your recipe and free printable here at Beauty crafter
Coffee Sugar Scrub with Pumpkin Spice
Aside from the goodness that the sugar gives to our skin. Coffee has been popular to reduce the appearance of cellulite, fine lines as well as inflammation. Plus not to mention how relaxing it smells. (yes, I’m biased as a coffee-lover but it does smell good)It also comes with free printable labels and tags.
You can get your recipe card and free printable at The Artisan Life.
Sugar Scrub with Lavender
This is another perfect gift idea for people who deserve luxurious treatment at home. That is totally cheap but feels expensive. This recipe is something that you can easily make and give. I’m pretty sure you’ll even make one for yourself.
Grab the recipe here at Sustain my craft habit.
Chai Vanilla Sugar Scrub
I’m pretty sure this chai vanilla sugar scrub will be an instant hit to your loved ones. The combination of warm vanilla and a hint of chai spice is not your typical scent when it comes to scrub so it will surely brings a lot of praises when you give this as a gift.
Get the recipe here at The rising spoon
Brown Sugar Scrub
No time to get so much from the store? Here’s a perfect gift that needs no more than three main ingredients to make. It may be the easiest one to make from this list but this homemade gift is still one of the luxurious homemade gifts you can create for those last-minute gifts.
Know more about it at Crayons and Cravings
Oatmeal Bath Salts
These oatmeal bath salts are so great you’ll definitely keep some jars to yourself. Simply because it’s so good for dry skin. Which can be extremely useful during the winter season wherein your once in a blue moon bath would be all worth it. A relaxing way to soothe and hydrate your skin.
Add this to your list and get the recipe at the artisan life.
Lovely relaxing soaps
A very good way to relax and pamper yourself is taking a shower with quality scented soaps that are both moisturizing and can be either calming or invigorating. But why buy? If you can easily make a bunch for you and your friends.
Peppermint Bark Soap
Another cute I-want-to-eat soap on this list. But don’t be fooled this is more than cute. This organic soap is lye-free, candy and dye-free. Aside from the peppermint essential oil.
It has raw cacao that has 20x more antioxidants than blueberries. Crazy cool eh?. So this should be given to your skin0care obsessed friend. And keep one for you too.
Check out more about this awesome soap at Pink Fortitude
Single-use soaps
I find this to be one of the cutest beauty gift idea anyone can receive. And again one of the most budget-friendly holiday gift that you can make and you can give to any occasion. You can change soap design to your own.
Check out how at Tikkido
Snowflake soap
Another cute soap that’s winter perfect. It’s pretty easy to make and you can always adjust and customize to your own liking. You can change colors, scents according to your preference and the people who’ll receive it.
Check the recipe at Ann’s entitled life
Lemon soap
One of the refreshing gifts on this list is this super duper cute lemon soap that is not only pleasing to the eye but also an awesome soap that is perfect for oily or acne-prone skin. It’s an invigorating soap perfect to start your day right. Create one for you and your friends.
Get the recipe at Beauty Crafter
Peppermint Soap
This peppermint soap goes well with your peppermint gifts in a jar. Alongside your peppermint bath scrub, bath and shower bombs. Also a great way to save jars. You could just add them in one jar. Again, Saving you more money for other extra expenses during the holidays.
Check out more on peppermint stuff at the artisan life
Bath and Shower Bombs
Bath bombs, Shower bombs are gifts that I’m pretty sure many women would thank u for. Especially when they are home-made with heart. You can even adjust to any particular scent your loved ones like. Plus they are a treat for a relaxing day after a long week.
Lavender bath bombs
If you have lavender in your garden. Then you might want to download this project and give your gift a touch from your own backyard. Lavender has been known for it’s calming and soothing fragrance it would be a lovely gift.
Check out how at Herb gardening Info
Gingerbread Bath Bomb
Don’t we all love smelling our mom’s freshly baked gingerbread cookies? It feels great and so homey on a cold Christmas season. Well, These ginger bath bombs make you want to eat them but of course, you won’t. Perfect gifts for friends and families who usually working away from home.
You can get the recipe at Beauty Crafter
Gingerbread Fizzy Bath Bomb
These gingerbread fizzy bath bombs are all so cute they are perfect not just for Christmas gifts but for stocking stuffers too. Another irresistible and inexpensive homemade gifts that will save you time and money. Gifts to help your friends and family relax and de-stress.
Read more at Tikkido.
Peppermint Shower Bombs
Peppermint shower bombs are easy to make. Great not only for relaxing and de-stressing but for colds, headaches, and congestion. These homemade gifts are like a different version of bath bombs. Shower bombs melt while taking a shower. So this can be very convenient when you want to relax without taking much time from the bathtub.
Check out more about it at Life Currents
Peppermint Bath Bombs.
This refreshing and invigorating peppermint bath bomb is another perfect gift to add in a jar. You’ll notice that there are so many DIY peppermint stuff that you could add up and put in a box or a jar. You’ll get those “I made those” feeling whenever you give away these awesome beauty gifts for your loved ones.
Check out more peppermint recipes at Ann’s entitled life
Vicks shower tablets
Having trouble looking for a gift for the men in your family? Well, You’re in luck. Here’s a great homemade gift that even moms and aunts will sure to love.
A homemade Vicks Shower bombs that can help them feel better when they catch a cold. While relaxing in the shower. Better make more. I’m pretty sure you’ll eventually keep some for yourself.
Get the recipe at Mom Foodie
Funfetti bath bombs cubes
These super duper cute funfetti bath bombs cubes are gluten-free. Pretty cool to give away. Plus it so fun to make with your kids. These funfetti bombs are perfect homemade gifts to any occasion. You can even personalize it to your own liking.
Know more about this fun bombs at Thrifty NW Family
Matcha green tea bath bombs
Do you have those friends who are so in love with Matcha? Or you are the one obsessed with it? Or you have no idea what it is? Oh my, you have to try this. And you must make a lot of this. Although the finished product can be tempting to eat. You must resist lol. Matcha has been very popular for its benefits and its unique taste.
Check out how to make them at Mom Foodie
Gifts in a Jar/ Box ideas
Sometimes we can’t get enough of these lovely treats. A really cool gift would be something that has everything on it. Now that’s one of the best holiday gift ideas.
Simply Earth Essential Box
Here’s a little something for the mothers and DIY lovers that you can easily give, an essential box! This Simply Earth essential oil recipe box has all the ingredients and the things you need like essential oils, soap molds, and recipe cards.
You can check more about it at Tales of a tired mom.
Peppermint Soap and bath gifts in a jar
Who would want a jar of pampering? Everyone. Especially when it has peppermint bath soap plus peppermint bath salts. A real treat you can create and give away and keep one for yourself. It also comes with free printable labels.
Grab the recipes at the country chic cottage
Final Thoughts:
These beauty gifts are made with heart. Therefore, You can expect much appreciation from the people you love when you create these for them.
If you really want to save more and learn more about how to create these gifts plus in-depth information with essential oils. Make your holiday vacations worth it with these Herb and Essential oils ultimate bundles of 2019
I love DIY beauty – what great ideas! PINNED! Thank you for including my peppermint bark soap. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly
Hi Holly,
My pleasure, and thank you. planning to do it too. God bless!