Mother’s Day Relaxation Kit

Giving Mom The Gift Of Relaxation

(NAPSA) – A little bit of creativity, packaged with a lot of care, seems to be the trend this year for Mother’s Day. A hand-assembled ‘relaxation kit’ is one example of a great gift for mothers.

Creative Cook’s Kitchen suggests combining handy accessories with make-it-yourself beauty regimens, such as a face mask, for a spectacular basket. The items, all created from household ingredients, are easy to assemble and make an impressive presentation.

Mother's Day Relaxation Kit

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Ingredients

Honey-Oatmeal Facial Mask:

• 3/4 cup rolled oats finely processed
• 5 tablespoons honey
• small jar

Chamomile-Almond Facial Mask:

• 1/2 cup Water boiling
• 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers dried
• 2 tablespoons bran
• 2 tablespoons almonds finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon honey
• small jar

Basket:

• cucumber
• cellophane or plastic bag
• ribbon
• handled basket
• craft paper shredded
• terry cloth hand towels
• soap
• nail brush
• hair clip
• cotton swabs
• emery boards
• 1 jar honey-oatmeal mask
• 1 jar chamomile-almond mask
• 1 cup filled with herbal tea bags
• hand cream
• scented candles
• instruction card

Instructions

Honey-Oatmeal Facial Mask:

• In a medium bowl, combine oats and honey to form a paste.
• Transfer the mixture to a small jar.

Chamomile-Almond Facial Mask:

• In another bowl, pour boiling water over chamomile flowers; let stand for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve set over a bowl.
• Transfer 3 tablespoons of strained liquid to a small bowl. Add bran, almonds and honey; mix well. Transfer to a small jar.

Assembling the Basket:

• Cut cucumber in 1/8-inch slices. Pack slices in cellophane bag; tie with ribbon.
• Line the basket with shredded craft paper. Roll 1 hand towel; place in a corner of the basket.
• Tuck soap and nail brush into the towel; attach the hair clip. Bundle cotton swabs and emery boards; tie each with ribbon and add to basket. Arrange the other items in the basket.
• Write the instructions for using the facial masks on a note card:
  'Enjoy each for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.'
• Include the recipes for both masks. Punch a hole in the card and use ribbon to attach the card to the basket.
• To make the holiday even more of a relaxing respite, consider including a gift voucher for a massage with the basket, taking Mom out to lunch or making her favorite dish for dinner.