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Citrus Bath Salts Gift in a Jar

Apr 10, 2016 · 17 Comments

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Citrus bath salts make a great gift in a jar.  It is perfect for Mother’s Day with our free printable tag or you can give for any occasion just by creating your own fun tag.  In honor of Mother’s Day, my blog pals and I have created some lovely Mother’s Day themed projects featuring the new Ball® Elite Collection Mason Jars.  You can see all of the projects at the bottom of this post.  Plus Ball® Canning is sponsoring a giveaway and wants one of YOU to win an entire case of them… and you get to choose the size! Enter our giveaway below and be sure to visit all these great blogs and see their fun mason jar ideas.  First though we need to learn how to make citrus bath salts.

Make this citrus bath salts gift in a jar for mom for Mother's Day! A simple idea that mom will love to receive!

Citrus Bath Salts Recipe

  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 4 tsp baking soda
  • 5 – 6 drops sweet orange essential oil (see our post here on how to buy essential oils)
  • 5 – 6 drops lemon essential oil (see our post here on how to buy essential oils)
  • 5 – 6 drops grapefruit essential oil (see our post here on how to buy essential oils)

Make this citrus bath salts gift in a jar for mom for Mother's Day! A simple idea that mom will love to receive!

Links in this post may be affiliate links which means a portion of your purchase will go to support this site.  Start by mixing all of your ingredients in a large bowl.  The recipe above will make enough for a quart size jar.  Please cut in half if using a pint jar.

Make this citrus bath salts gift in a jar for mom for Mother's Day! A simple idea that mom will love to receive!

Add your citrus bath salts to the quart size Ball Elite Collection Jar.  

Make this citrus bath salts gift in a jar for mom for Mother's Day! A simple idea that mom will love to receive!

I also added in one of these fun scoops to the jar.  This is perfect for mom to scoop out her citrus bath salts as she uses them.

Make this citrus bath salts gift in a jar for mom for Mother's Day! A simple idea that mom will love to receive!

Then you will need to click here to print the free printable Mother’s Day tag.  Cut to size with scissors and punch a hole in the top.

Make this citrus bath salts gift in a jar for mom for Mother's Day! A simple idea that mom will love to receive!

Add the lid to your jar and tie on your tag with a fun ribbon.

Make this citrus bath salts gift in a jar for mom for Mother's Day! A simple idea that mom will love to receive!

These citrus bath salts are ready to be given to mom for Mother’s Day!  Make these anytime of the year for a great gift idea or to use in your own luxurious baths.  

Make this citrus bath salts gift in a jar for mom for Mother's Day! A simple idea that mom will love to receive!

 Want even more ideas using these gorgeous jars?  Check out the ideas in the list below!     

10 Mother's Day gift ideas in a jar! Great mason jar ideas for mom!

Visit these blogs and check out all the GORGEOUS Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

A Little CLAIREification – An Extraordinary Day – Cupcakes and Crinoline

Domestically Speaking – My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

The Country Chic Cottage – The Silly Pearl – 3 Little Greenwoods

Simply Kelly Designs – Yesterday on Tuesday

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I hope you will give these citrus bath salts a try for mom this Mother’s Day!  Or whip up a batch for yourself anytime of the year!  You will love that citrus smell in a relaxing bath!

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  1. Malia says

    April 10, 2016 at 9:05 am

    Awesome idea Angie. I’d love to get this for Mother’s Day. Pinned!

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  2. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    April 10, 2016 at 9:42 am

    Oh my goodness! This citrus bath salt gift jar would make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays, teacher gifts, and the list goes on and on! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

    Reply
  3. Claire @ A Little CLAIREification says

    April 10, 2016 at 11:35 am

    Now that is a gift this Mama needs! Pinned!

    Reply
  4. kristin says

    April 10, 2016 at 11:42 am

    I would love this gift, great idea!

    Reply
  5. Deb says

    April 10, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    How can 1 cup Epsom Salt and 4 tsp baking soda make a quart? What is missing? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Angie Holden says

      April 10, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      You are right! I think I doubled the recipe! There was a little empty space in the jar to add the scoop however.

      Reply
  6. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    I love any and all bath goodies – that printable is super cute too!

    Reply
  7. Angela says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    Such a fun and also practical gift idea… that’s a splurge for any sweet friend or mom! (or me, perhaps…) Stopping by from Weekend Retreat. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Mary Beth says

    April 15, 2016 at 8:16 am

    These sound like they would be perfect for a refreshing bath (and some quiet time!). Great idea, Angie.

    Reply
  9. Nicole says

    April 15, 2016 at 9:14 am

    What perfect mother’s day gift ideas. Who wouldn’t love to get some citrus bath salts!! I especially love the tinted jars, I may have a slight obsession with the tinted jars they are just so pretty!! Thanks for sharing over on Inspire Me Monday. I hope you have a blessed weekend!!

    Reply
  10. Jess says

    April 16, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    Oh what a neat idea!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
  11. Celeste | The Whole Serving says

    April 18, 2016 at 10:13 am

    Love gifts like this. They make pretty add on gifts for Mother’s Day.

    Reply
  12. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    April 21, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    Such a lovely DIY mason craft. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight shared.

    Reply
  13. Jen says

    April 21, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Great post!! Thank you for sharing with us over at The Beautifully Creative Inspired Link Party! 🙂 I’ve chosen your post as a feature at this week’s link party! Congrats!! Check out my blog, http://www.classyandcrafty.com tomorrow morning to see my post. Thanks again for sharing and keep up the good work!!
    ~Jen
    Classy & Crafty
    http://www.classyandcrafty.com

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  14. Jennifer Dawn says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I bet these smell wonderful! Just wanted to let you know that this fun gift idea is being featured at our link party this week. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/05/12-handmade-ideas-for-mom-and-little.html

    Reply
  15. Jessica Jensen says

    April 19, 2018 at 11:52 am

    I can’t figure out how to download and print the tags…. Please help!

    Reply
    • Angie Holden says

      April 20, 2018 at 6:18 pm

      Just click this link to print: https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/March-2016.jpg

      Be aware that you may have to do this on a computer and not on your mobile device.

      Reply

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