Romantic Rose Bath Soak

Romantic Rose Bath Soak
Long winter nights are perfect for romantic and detoxifying bath soaks. Organic bentonite clay, rose petals, and essential oils are an amazing infusion!

If you love DIY recipes, then read on for one of my absolute favorites that will give you that spa escape relaxation without the price tag!

Fun Facts:

Organic rose petals are an amazing addition to your favorite DIY essential oil-infused creations such as hot tea, face masks, and of course, detox baths. Healing bentonite clay is also a wonderful addition to detox bath salts to increase the therapeutic and cleansing benefits.

I hope you enjoy this detox recipe as much as I do, and remember, this DIY is perfect for gifting, self care, or adding a touch of beauty to your bathroom.






Serenity & Sea Rose Rose Detox Bath + Foot Salts

Ingredients:

•    Geranium Essential Oil
•    Frankincense Essential Oil
•    Epsom Salt
•    Bentonite Clay
•    Organic Food-Grade Rose Petals
•    Baking Soda (optional)

If you don't have those essential oils on hand, some other excellent options to choose from are Young Living’s proprietary Seed to Seal Premium blends Stress Away, Lavender, or Valor essential oil.  It's totally okay to change it up to fit your desires. My rule of thumb is: the best oil to use is the oil you have. 

Directions:

1)    Pour Epsom salts into a medium-sized bowl. (Pro-tip: Choose a glass or wooden bowl/spoon, not metal.)

2)    Add essential oils to the bowl. I recommend 3-4 drops of oil per cup of Epsom salts.

3)    Mix in bentonite clay. (Use ¼ cup of bentonite clay per cup of epsom salt.)

4)    Sprinkle in organic food-grade rose petals.

5)    Mix all ingredients together until blended well.

6)    Use 1 T. - 1/2 cup in a bath and store the remainder in a pretty jar.

7)    Fill your tub as hot as you can tolerate, add detox bath salts, and soak for at least 20 minutes.

8)    Enjoy a large glass of water before and after a detox bath to make sure you stay hydrated.

*This is not a medical recommendation. Consult your doctor if you have a medical condition before taking a detox bath.

I’d love to hear how much you love this recipe! Share your comment below.

Be well,
Nicole

If you’d like to get more recipes like this along with other wellness tips, join my Facebook group How to Be a Modern Hippie here.  

How Cluttered is Your Home?

How Cluttered is Your Home?
A few years ago, I had 25 bottles of nail polish under my sink even though I only wore a few different colors. Some were old, thick, and drying up.  A few bottles were duplicates. Others were hiding some good polish in the back of the drawer. Why I still held onto them, who knows? It probably spoke more about a poverty mindset than my deep love of colored toenails.

And then in 2016, I participated in a Decluttering Challenge. Over that month, I got rid of over 1,000 items in my home. Some stuff was donated, other stuff was sold, but a LOT was thrown out.

And it was liberating! I’m a naturally organized person, but just because things are where they should be doesn’t mean it wasn’t too much. It felt good to see the bottom of my polish drawer again. And my t-shirt drawer. And the pantry. You get the picture.

So, I thought I’d do my own challenge this October. It’s a great time to do it, just before the holidays start. It’ll help us get our homes—and our minds—detoxed before the season of Advent.

I’ll be posting a daily challenge in my Facebook group that should take about 15 minutes per day. You’ll take before and after pics and count the items you’re removing from your home. We’ll shoot for 1,000 items, but even 500 would be great!

If you’d like to join in this FREE challenge, register here. Challenges are always more fun with friends!

Be well,
Nicole

If you’re interested in more home detox ideas, get my free guide for Three Easy Steps to Detox Your Home.