some sugar

[threeplusfire]

I decided that I've had quite enough of feeling upset, out of sorts, weird, tired, angry, etc. I thought I should do something calming and useful. Something perhaps like what Cate would do.

For a couple years I've held several tiny glass bottles with scented oils she made. Lavender, cinnamon clove, orange. They all smell so good. Tonight I crack a cork out of the cinnamon clove bottle and made a sugar scrub to use in the shower. I got the idea from Althea. On my counter I have the exact same little jar shown in her picture, so it seemed like a really good plan.

I filled it up with a heaping cup of sugar, and saturated it with olive oil. Then I poured in the scented oil and stirred it up. I like it. It's on my desk at the moment, since Alan's in the shower trying to clear his head cold. But I'll use it soon.

Comments

[melanie.livejournal.com]

How did you like it?

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I just used it this afternoon, and it's grand. Thank you ever so much, this completely made my day.

Now to restrain myself from making fourty different kinds... ;)

[melanie.livejournal.com]

oh, i know. it has occured to me to get an empty spice rack, and fill each little jar with a different flavor. i could hang a little honey dipper with it, for scooping out the salts.

[tinywarrior.livejournal.com]

Sugar scrubs are great and soooo easy to make! I hope you enjoy! It definitely helps me to shift my focus OUTWARD when things on the inside of my life are hurting me in some way. By the time I look up from whatever project I concoct for myself, things are usually much better. Call me if you need to.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I am now contemplating going out and buying a million little pots and making lots. I really should learn to sew or knit or do something with my hands other than type.

I will.