Making your own body polish can be as simple as collecting ingredients from around your house, or as complicated as ordering specialty items.  The level in which you take this craft is up to you.  In this post, you will learn how to make a body polish, and I will share with you my coveted Renew Body Polish blend.  The intention of body polish is to leave your skin both exfoliated and hydrated.  Once made, it can be stored next to any sink in the house.  Some prefer to make an extra jar to keep in the shower (perfect for smooth legs, to use during a pedicure, and much more- use a finer salt and this is also great as a facial scrub). Let's get started!  Gather the following supplies: 8 ounce- Clean and dry mason jar(s) or other storage vessel(s) 1 Cup Epsom Salt 1/4 Cup Grapeseed Oil (or other carrier oil) Essential Oils: 5 drops Lavender 5 drops Grapefruit 2 drops Ylang Ylang 1 drop Rosemary  Combine all ingredients, mixing wel...

I often seek out crafts that are easy enough my kids could make them, and with little instruction from me.  The Vanilla Pumpkin Spice Scrub is just such a craft.  This all natural sugar scrub can be made in about FIVE minutes (which means it is also a great last-minute gift idea!). I am not typically drawn to seasonal flavorings or scents, but as the weather has cooled this week, and the sun begins to set earlier, a primal instinct within me is craving all things Autumn.  Whether it's Sukkot, Fall, pumpkins, or Halloween... It's all the same at our house anyway. I never buy Pumpkin Spice.  I know, I know.  How can I make Vanilla Pumpkin Spice Scrub without the Pumpkin Spice?  Well, I happen to have the following ingredients stocked in my kitchen year round: Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, and Ginger.  I blend these to create my own Pumpkin Spice.   For an 8 ounce container of sugar scrub, simply mix together 1 cup of gran...

A week ago, a photo of an incredible Detox Body Scrub posted to the Caught Red Threaded Facebook page.  This is available for purchase, however, there's the old saying, "Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day.  Teach a man to fish, he'll eat for a lifetime."  With that in mind, here's your guide to creating this delight at home.  If you don't want the mess at your house, but still want to learn a new craft, contact me at caughtredthreaded@gmail.com to schedule a private lesson. The first thing you want to do is gather your supplies.  The ingredient list is intended to make enough for one 8 ounce jar.   Ingredients: 4 oz. coffee grounds 4 oz. epsom salt 10 drops tea tree essential oil jojoba (or other carrier oil) to cover jar or other storage container The brand of coffee is insignificant to this recipe.  If you have a preference, or a blend you prefer, then that's what you should use.  If you aren't a coffee drinker...