Valentines For Your Friends

We all have some girlfriends that we wouldn't want to imagine going through the journey of life without. Yep, we love our girlfriends. We don't say it often, or ever, but we love our girlfriends. How about making them something for Valentine's Day this year? You know, something that says you are a great friend or I can't imagine doing life without you. Need some ideas? Below, you will find a few of my favorite ideas for letting your girlfriends, or your favorite girlfriend bloggers, know you love them!

Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Scrub
1 cup pure cane sugar
1 cup light olive oil
4-5 drops vitamin E oil
5 or 6 drops of cinnamon essential oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 16oz. glass container with lid
Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Using a spatula, transfer mix into the container and secure lid. Contents will settle, mix before using. Scoop a teaspoon or two of the scrub on your hands and gently massage in circular motions onto your skin. Leave on for three to four minutes before thoroughly rinsing. The scrub will tighten on your skin.

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
Oil from 1 vitamin E capsule
3-4 drops peppermint essential oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir with a spatula until evenly mixed. Transfer to airtight glass jars and decorate as you wish! The contents may settle, so you will want to stir each time before you use the scrub. Apply 1-2 teaspoons of the scrub to your hands and massage in a circular motion into your skin. Leave on your skin for three to four minutes before rinsing off.
The scrub will tighten on your skin.

I like to put the sugar scrub in repurposed salsa jars. I clean thoroughly, remove all sticky with goo-gone, spray paint the lid, and fill. I then tie a ribbon around the jar and add a personalized tag.

How about something for her home?

I love, love, love this felt wreath from The Idea Room.

Is your friend more feather than felt? How about this feather wreath from Every Crafty Endeavor?

This red fabric heart wreath from Blog N' Tell is super cute too!
These are just a few of my favorite things... well, favorite girlfriend gift ideas anyways. While these are all fun gift ideas, the most important gift to your girlfriend may be a quick note letting her know how much you value her friendship!

Your Girlfriend, Michelle