This Mother's Day, skip the traditional gifts and surprise the special women in your life with a thoughtful, homemade organic present that shows your love and appreciation. From beautiful gift jars filled with nutrient-rich organic goodness, to handy jute bags loaded with goodies she will really appreciate – think organic coffee and tea, a range of Epsom salts, body butters and scrubs – take your pick from these heartfelt gift ideas.
I LOVE YOU COOKIE MIX
Layer a beautiful-shaped jar with all the dry ingredients needed to create scrumptious homemade cookies! Your receiver will simply need to combine this mixture into a few basic extras.
TO MAKE COOKIE MIX
Layer the following ingredients into a 1L jar with a spoon:
1 cup
organic wholemeal spelt flour
1 cup
organic 5 grain goodness
1 cup
organic desiccated coconut
¾ cup organic coconut sugar
½ cup
organic chocolate drops
Pinch
Himalayan salt
Seal the deal and decorate the jar with a ribbon and/or labels.
TIP: You can personalise the cookie-mix by adding your loved one’s favourite flavour combination, or otherwise switch up the idea by creating a cake mix, hot cocoa or brownie in a jar too.
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MUM’S MAGIC SNACK JAR
Create jars filled with delicious wholefood nibbles that are perfectly healthy for the office or on-the-go. Blend a combination of nuts, seeds, dried fruit and a sneaky few chocolate treats!
TO MAKE SNACK MIX
Blend a combination of nuts, seeds, dried fruit and a sneaky few chocolate treats!
DESIGN A DIY ESCAPE SCRUB
Body scrubs can often be pricey! This DIY coffee scrub not only smells delicious but also leaves the skin feeling amazing at a fraction of the price.
MAKE DIY ESCAPE SCRUB
Simply combine the following:
1 cup
coffee grounds
1 cup
coconut oil, melted
3/4 cup
granulated raw sugar or sea salt crystals
Add to a clean glass jar, screw on the lid and decorate. Volia!
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DETOXIFYING & RELAXING BATH SOAK
Nothing is more relaxing than a warm bath! Enhance bath time with this detoxifying bath soak. Using all organic and natural ingredients to help you relax and unwind.
TO MAKE BATH SOAK
Mix the following ingredients and add to a 375ml jar:
1 cup
Natural Epsom Salts
½ cup
Australian Bentonite Clay10-20 drops Essential Oil- Sleep Blend
¼ cup
Organic Chamomile Flowers
Top the jar off with some chamomile flowers and seal.
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MUM’S HOMEMADE GRAIN-FREE GRANOLA
A homemade granola makes a delicious breakfast or tasty snack without all the added sugar found in supermarket brands! Granola is easy to make in large batches, and your foodie friends will be delighted to receive one.
TO MAKE MUM’S HOMEMADE GRANOLA
2 cups mixed raw nuts (try our organic ABC Mix)
1/2 cup organic pepitas
1/4 cup organic sunflower seeds
1 Tbs organic maple syrup
1 Tbs virgin coconut oil, melted
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp organic vanilla powder
1 cup organic coconut flakes
1/4 cup organic goji berries
1/4 cup organic dried apple, chopped into small pieces
METHOD
1. Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 150ºC.
2. In a large mixing bowl mix together nuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.
3. In a small bowl combine maple syrup with melted coconut oil. Pour into bowl of mixed nuts and seeds and stir, ensuring dry ingredients are well coated.
4. Add cinnamon and vanilla powder and mix well.
5. Add coconut flakes and stir through.
6. Spread mixture evenly onto a tray lined with baking paper. Bake in oven for 10 -12 minutes or until lightly golden. 7. Check after 6 - 8 minutes to ensure muesli is not burning and gently mix around if needed. You can also bake in 2 smaller batches.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Stir through goji berries and dried apple.
8. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Fill up glass jars, seal & decorate with a ribbon and/or labels & place in one of our handy Jute bags.
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HER CHOCOLATE JAR
Fill a jar with slightly addictive, organic chocolate coated goodies that will win over any sweet tooth!
TO MAKE CHOCOLATE JAR
Choose from our range of assorted chocolate goodies and have them delivered so you can mix & match into personalised jars! Or, pop into our Alexandria store to shop from our bulk bins and take your pick from our range of glass jars in stock.
DRIED FRUIT JARS
Spoil Mum with a delicious assortment of natural and organic dried fruits in jars. Order her favourites online or come into our store and shop our range of indulgent dried fruits- perfect for cocktail hour!
