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Do your children's feet get unbelievably dirty this time of year? You know how as soon as the weather warms up they are out running around barefooted...and what about you? I confess that I do the same. I love planting in the garden barefooted. So, here is a recipe for cleaning those muddy feet and keeping them clean this summer. 1 cup organic ground coffee 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sea salt 4 cups sunflower oil (any oil will do in a pinch) 1/2 cup shredded soap scraps You can leave out the coffee grounds and add a pretty essential oil to this scrub instead if you are not a fan of the aroma of coffee. Just add another cup of sugar or salt. Mix your ingredients together well and add more sugar or salt if you like your scrubs thicker. You can also add more soap for added foaming action. This scrub can also be used on dirty hands, too! It is great after working in the garden. We keep our scrubs in plastic containers or glass mason jars next to the tub. Foot washing is an evening ritual before bed in our home during the summer months! I use a honey and raw sugar scrub on my whole body. Just add the sugar to the honey and mix it together. Simple. You won't believe how soft your skin feels! I also mix honey with some buttermilk and smear it on my face as a masque. Wait 10 minutes and rinse. Awesome softener and anti-aging treatment! I make and sell handcrafted skin care products from our goat's milk and have a great time coming up with new ideas, but sometimes the tried and true recipes are the best. You can't go wrong with milk and honey. If you want to exfoliate your face, try adding some oatmeal, organic corn meal, wheat bran, and some ground ginger to the honey and buttermilk. Scrub in a circular motion, leave on for 5-10 minutes and rinse. Follow up with a dab of olive oil rubbed into your skin as a moisturizer. Have fun! Visit my shop at farmsteadorganics.etsy.com www.fromfieldsandgardens.com
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