How to MakeYour Own Sugar Body Scrub

As we are getting ready to head into summer, at least here in my neck of the woods, my skin is feeling dry and rough.  On a recent trip to the mall to pick up some sugar scrub to counteract this problem, I had the epiphany that I could make this myself. Now we all know that not all of my DIY projects turn out exactly as planned, but this one is easy, fabulous and I highly recommend it to everyone.


How to make your own sugar body scrub

In a bowl, mix together the following ingredients:
  • 2 1/2 cups of white sugar
  • 2/3 cup olive oil,
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon of lemon essential oil. I use Young Living (YL). We will talk later about why I use YL essential oils all the time with my family. 
Make sure to use a jar that seals so that you can pop it closed. I think I will leave mine in the fridge and bring out as needed.

My girls and I all used it tonight and it smells so good we all wanted to eat it. I would however, not advise doing that. Our skin feels soft, we smell good and had fun making something together. We even think we are going to make some for all of the kids teachers as an end of the school year gift. Which is in exactly 13 days!!! Ack, now comes the fun of entertaining 4 kids in 100+ heat. More to come on that special Mom duty.

Before I go here are 2 pieces of news/requests for everyone:

First, you all know about my children's book The Practically Perfect Princess, anyway I am giving away a Princess craft prize pack to one lucky person. It will have Princess puppets, coloring sheets, a sparkly crown craft and some jewels. You can enter to win it here via the Chain Linky Climb.

Secondly, I am going to my FIRST EVER Blogging boot camp!!! (little scream) I will be spending Sunday night with Tiffany & Francesca of the SITS Girls. I was so excited when I received the invite to their Phoenix event. So here is my question to all of you pros, what do I absolutely need to know before I show up? I have my dorky business cards ready, but what else do I need to do?

Thanks for all the love!

Jen

Stay Happy! Stay Informed!

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comedyplus 47p · 579 weeks ago

What a great idea, but my first thought is I'd gain 5 pounds putting all that sugar on me.

Have a fabulous day. ☺
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Mommy Like Whoa 25p · 579 weeks ago

Oh how fun! I want to do a conference so bad! Great scrub! I posted one yesterday that's quite different!
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queenmomjen 75p · 579 weeks ago

Ooh, I'll have to go check it out.
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Sarah · 579 weeks ago

This is great! Have fun at the Blogging Boot Camp!
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queenmomjen 75p · 579 weeks ago

Thanks, super nervous :)
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Carolyn · 579 weeks ago

SO. VERY. JEALOUS. Learn lots for the rest of us newbies at the conference!
Your timing for the sugar scrub is fabulous, with winter skin not being something I want to show off in my shorts and short sleeves! Great post!
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Dizmommy 66p · 579 weeks ago

I bet it does smell good enough to eat! My sister made some as xmas gifts a couple years back and it made me hungry every time I scrubbed. And yay for boot camp!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Leilani · 579 weeks ago

That's awesome that you're going to the conference. Here's an idea, record it all and then post it on your blog :) Okay fine you probably can't do that so just keep posting all your great tips.
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Becka · 579 weeks ago

Have fun at boot camp!! YAY.
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leapfrogandlipgloss 36p · 579 weeks ago

Ohh, awesome! DO document your fun times at that blogging boot camp!
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Dee · 578 weeks ago

Wow--I'll be at the Phoenix one, and like you, it's my first! Yikes! :)
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queenmomjen 75p · 578 weeks ago

Yay, a friendly face in the crowd!
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Roaen 37p · 578 weeks ago

oooh, this sounds super easy to make! might have to try it. :-)
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Erlene 56p · 578 weeks ago

How lucky you are to be going to a blog conference and spending it with The Sits girls...I'm squealing for you too. Thanks so much for linking up to Merry Monday linky party. I entered the contest too...crossing my fingers.
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queenmomjen 75p · 578 weeks ago

Erlene- it was amazing. So glad I could go. Just wish I could get all of my bloggy friends in one room for a big old sharefest like that!
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Heather · 578 weeks ago

This looks fun to make, sugar scrub... it'd be hard not to eat it, lol! Most of the ingredients I have minus the oil you have listed, something to try for sure :)
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queenmomjen 75p · 578 weeks ago

I kid you not, it smells like lemon meringue pie and I want to eat it! I hope you do try it out. I am still loving what it does for my hands.

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