When it comes to celebrating the women in your life, be it Mother’s Day, birthdays, holidays or anywhere in between, one of the greatest gifts you can give them is a reminder to care for themselves.
No matter what they do, chances are they lead very busy lives, whether they have families, careers or both. That special mom in your life will love these DIY self-care gifts for moms.
While hustling hard for your dreams is something to be admired, it can also lead to that same hustling woman putting herself and her needs on the backburner.
While these women in your life deserve to be showered in massage coupons, mani pedis, gratitude journals and fancy candles, some of us can’t quite afford to give such extravagant self-care presents. This is where do-it-yourself, or DIY gifts, can come in handy.
There are hundreds of easy DIY gifts anyone can create for the special lady in your life, to remind her to care for herself just as much as she cares about others.
Many of these gifts can be made in large batches with things you may already have in your home. They are perfect for creating gifts for every occasion—as well as saving a few for yourself to enjoy! Hey, we all could use a reminder to take care of ourselves, after all.
1. DIY Lip Scrub
Chances are, lips are an often-forgotten part of a self-care routine. With all that our lips endure in a day, remind the women in your life to treat their lips to a little TLC with a DIY lip scrub that uses only a few ingredients. Create a single scrub or make a large batch to give to all the women in your life with this easy recipe:
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 drop peppermint essential oil (optional)
- Airtight glass jar for storage
Instructions:
- Put all ingredients in a bowl, combine with spatula.
- When properly mixed, scrub should have a coarse, paste-like consistency
- Store in airtight, lidded glass jar
- Apply to lips and let sit for up to five minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and apply lip balm after.
- Lips should feel exfoliated, tingly and plump.
2. DIY Heating Pad
“That time of the month” can hit hard for every woman, and there’s no better way to give your body some care than with a DIY heating and cooling pad. These can be microwaved for two minutes for heating or frozen for cooling, and the addition of essential oils add an aromatherapeutic element that will help anyone relax. Use these for cramps, sore muscles or anything else that needs a little attention.
Materials:
- 2 squares of fabric
- Size depending on desired size of pad
- Uncooked rice, oatmeal or barley
- Desired essential oil, lavender recommended
Instructions:
- Sew three of four sides of fabric together inside out
- Flip right side out to show print
- Mix together filling with essential oil in glass bowl
- Number of drops depending on desired strength of scent
- Let sit for minimum of 10 minutes to allow filling to absorb scent
- Fill bag ¾ full with filling and essential oil mixture
- Carefully stitch fourth side of fabric entirely closed to prevent spilling
3. Scented Room Spray
An easy way to practice self-care is simply by ensuring your surroundings are comfortable, relaxing and are a space you can truly decompress in. Give that ability to the women in your life by gifting a scented room spray they can use in their office, bathroom or bedroom to use the benefits of aromatherapy to their advantage. Luckily, these are easy enough to create in an afternoon and can be whipped up for parties, gift exchanges or just because.
Materials:
- Essential oils of choice
- Recommended: eucalyptus, lemon, lavender, spearmint
- Clean spray bottle
- Distilled water
- Unscented witch hazel
- Optional: dried herbs or flowers
- Recommended: lavender sprigs, rosemary sprigs, mint leaves
Instructions:
- Depending on bottle size and desired strength of scent, add between 10 to 30 drops of essential oils to bottle
- Fill halfway with witch hazel
- Fill remaining with distilled water
- Insert dried herbs and flowers if desired
- Tightly screw spray bottle cap on
- Shake bottle well to combine before each use
4. Foot Soak
If the woman in your life is up and on her feet more often than not, chances are her feet could use a little TLC. Give her the gift of relaxation with this easily created foot soak that she can use at the end of a long day, incorporated into a lengthy at-home spa day, or just because she wants to relax a little.
Materials needed for around 4 soaks:
-
- 2 cups Epsom salt
- Desired essential oils
- Recommended: wintergreen, spearmint, peppermint, lavender
- Six tablespoons carrier oil
- Cocoa butter, olive oil, sweet almond oil or coconut oil
- Airtight container or glass jar
Instructions:
- Pour all ingredients into glass bowl
- Combine well with spatula or wooden spoon
- Should be dry, coarse mixture when
- Store in lidded container
- To use, pour desired amount into heated tub or foot bath and let dissolve around feet
Materials:
- Essential oils of choice
- Recommended: eucalyptus, lemon, lavender, spearmint
- Clean spray bottle
- Distilled water
- Unscented witch hazel
- Optional: dried herbs or flowers
- Recommended: lavender sprigs, rosemary sprigs, mint leaves
Instructions:
- Depending on bottle size and desired strength of scent, add between 10 to 30 drops of essential oils to bottle
- Fill halfway with witch hazel
- Fill remaining with distilled water
- Insert dried herbs and flowers if desired
- Tightly screw spray bottle cap on
- Shake bottle well to combine before each use
5. Body Butter
Nothing helps you feel luxurious and cared for like applying a fancy, rich body butter after a long, hot shower. Even if the woman in your life has no time for self-care, this will help her get those little moments of luxury in between her other responsibilities. This is another gift that can easily be made in batches, so you and your other loved ones can all enjoy the small moments of self-care in your busy lives.
Ingredients:
-
- ⅓ c. (2 oz.) coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter
- ⅓ c. sweet almond or jojoba oil
- 15 to 20 drops essential oil
- Recommended: lavender and frankincense; peppermint
- Optional: 2 tsp. arrowroot powder
Instructions:
- In large stovetop bowl or pot, combine all ingredients except essential oils with spatula
- Bring pot to medium heat, stirring consistently until ingredients are melted and combined
- Remove from heat and let cool for five minutes
- Refrigerate until mostly hardened
- Using hand mixer, whip until fluffy (about 10 minutes)
- Add desired essential oils and whip until combined (about 1 to 2 minutes).
- Store in airtight container or jar
No matter which gift you decide on for the woman in your life, don’t forget to top it off with a special, personalized gift tag to show her just how much she means to you. Whether you give these for Mother’s Day or just to show your appreciation for how much she means to you, it’ll show you recognize all that she’s done for you.
Materials needed for around 4 soaks:
-
- 2 cups Epsom salt
- Desired essential oils
- Recommended: wintergreen, spearmint, peppermint, lavender
- Six tablespoons carrier oil
- Cocoa butter, olive oil, sweet almond oil or coconut oil
- Airtight container or glass jar
Instructions:
- Pour all ingredients into glass bowl
- Combine well with spatula or wooden spoon
- Should be dry, coarse mixture when
- Store in lidded container
- To use, pour desired amount into heated tub or foot bath and let dissolve around feet
Materials:
- Essential oils of choice
- Recommended: eucalyptus, lemon, lavender, spearmint
- Clean spray bottle
- Distilled water
- Unscented witch hazel
- Optional: dried herbs or flowers
- Recommended: lavender sprigs, rosemary sprigs, mint leaves
Instructions:
- Depending on bottle size and desired strength of scent, add between 10 to 30 drops of essential oils to bottle
- Fill halfway with witch hazel
- Fill remaining with distilled water
- Insert dried herbs and flowers if desired
- Tightly screw spray bottle cap on
- Shake bottle well to combine before each use
For more DIY self care gift inspiration, check out this guide from FragranceX!
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Emily Borst is a digital content creator who helps FragranceX create helpful and compelling stories worth sharing. Her background in digital marketing and creative writing has led her to cover unique topics ranging from business to eco to lifestyle. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, crafting, reading, and eating her way through Austin, Texas.
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