Even with the best of intentions and a fool-proof plan, mom-life still throws a few wrenches into the gifting season. Like when you thought your partner picked up that gift or you realize you made that batch of cookies in a dream last night and not in real life…. Sound familiar? If you’re in the same boat and realize “oh shit I forgot about [insert totally important person name here]” and need something meaningful to gift, check out these last minute DIY gift ideas.

 

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DIY Gift Ideas

• Sore Muscle Soak or Calming Bath Soak These glorious bath soaks come together with easy to find at Walgreens ingredients. Gift them with a local beeswax candle and a pair of cozy socks and you’re set
• Lip Sugar Scrub This sweet peppermint lip scrub can also be packaged in a large jar and used as a body scrub!
  
• Beeswax Wrap is super easy to make at home. Find beeswax pellets on Amazon or in a local craft shop and grab a some clean cotton material (sheets work well here!) and get crafting! Apartment Therapy has a great tutorial.
• Homemade Chocolate Bark looks so fancy, you’d never guess how easy it is to make. Here are my favorite recipes!
• Magic Mushroom Seasoning Drug-free and so delicious, this seasoning blend adds an oomph and umami to every dish. Find the recipe at Nom Nom Paleo.
• Hot Cocoa Mix Create a cup of cozy right at home with this homemade hot cocoa mix!
• Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar Give the gift of fresh baked cookies, without turning on your oven! This DELICIOUS  paleo cookie mix is easy to assemble and easy for your giftee to make!
  
• Rice Heating Pad scented with essential oils can soothe sore muscles, warm cold feet, and reduce anxiety. They are simple to make with this DIY tutorial from Make Lemonade Blog.
• Mini Succulent Planters Repurpose an old tea cup, votive, or cute cup by planting easy to care for succulents. They add a little green and a lot of joy!
• Free Babysitting (or dog sitting!) Coupon Give the gift of reconnection with free date night babysitting. Download this cute printable coupon!