DIY Cinnamon Sugar Scrub

I may have just gushed about the things I love about winter. But winter literally destroys my skin and I hate it. I have to double up on my lotions, moisturizers, and exfoliants. Last year I got into the Ocean Salt scrub from Lush. But that stuff is a bit pricey and I'm too lazy to go all the way to the mall to get more when I run out.

Now that it's crusty season again, and I'm out of my salt scrub I decided to look into homemade body scrubs. I found so many recipes on Pinterest of all different scents and colors. I decided to test out a simple sugar scrub.

I combined 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of coconut oil, 3 tsp of cinnamon and 2 tsp of vanilla. And boom it's done! 

I stored mine in my old Lush container that I cleaned out just to reduce, reuse, recycle, but a mason jar works just as well (and looks a lot cuter).

I tried it out in the shower a few hours after making it cause I was too excited. This works just as well as any fancy body scrub from a beauty supply store, and it's so much cheaper. It feels kind of doughy when you scoop some out of the container. I definitely noticed softer skin after one use. Plus it makes you smell like a cookie!! I would defs recommend making this for yourself.

Recipe

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup coconut oil

3 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp vanilla

Cozy.

Well, it has been a hot minute since I've been on here. You know how it goes with school, I never have time for anything. But now that it's winter break I can have hobbies again, how rad!

I always look forward to winter break. Not only because it means no stress from school, but also because I love how cozy winter is!!

I used to despise the snow, cold, and overall dreariness that accompanies this season. As I've gotten older, however, I see the positives that come along with negatives.  

There's nothing like snuggling up on a cold winter day, whether that be with someone you love, in bed with Netflix, or with a good cup of coffee and an even better book. 

I live for it.

Here are a few of my favorite winter things:

 Blankets

 I spend most of my time wrapped up in a blanket, the cold weather just makes it more socially acceptable. I feel a person can never have to many blankets, something has to keep your pillows company when you're not around. So when things get sucky or I don't want to deal with life anymore I just roll myself in a blanket and immediately feel a bit better.  

Fire

           I realize that title seems a bit psychotic. But I do not mean I like to commit arson in the winter. However, I do enjoy sitting near a nice fireplace or candle every once in awhile. I don't know what it is but just watching the flames flicker makes everything seem so calm and serine. I have such a weakness for Bath & Body Works candles, oh man. Paired with a nice cup of coffee, I am absolutely content. 

 

          

          Fuzzy Socks

  Fuzzy socks are a religious experience for me. I cannot be angry wearing a good pair of fuzzy socks. They are the definition of cozy. This year I have become acquainted with cabin socks, and let me tell you, they're a game changer! Buy one, get one at Dick's, sign me up!! As soon as it hits below fifty outside, I whip out the fuzzy socks. There's no stopping me.                                                

           

  A Good Book

 I used to hate reading with every fiber of my being. That was before I found the genres of books that truly interested me. Now I know I genuinely enjoy teen love   stories and celebrity autobiographies, so reading has become more pleasurable and less of a chore. It only takes one book to spark this realization, and once it happens you'll finally understand how people actually read for fun. 

I've spent the past couple days wrapped in a blanket, next to a burning candle, with cabin socks on my feet, drinking coffee, unable to put down this book I just started. Some college students go out and get drunk with their high school friends during winter break, but I think I'm having a better time than all of them combined. And if that makes me the ultimate loser, then oh well... 

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