I found a site with the recipe for a DIY Lip Scrub here and I felt compelled to do it myself. I'm not really one for making things myself, I tend to leave it to the people that know best, but as this was so simple and easy I felt that I had to try it. The original turorial link above is much more indepth of properties of ingredients and better photos, but I felt I needed to give it a go to show just how easy it was to make!
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all you need is

2 tablespoons of pure coconut oil
2 tablespoons of honey
2 teaspoons of brown sugar
a mixing bowl
some small pots to put your finished scrub into.


Put the two tablespoons of pure coconut oil in your mixing bowl and add the two tablespoons of honey, mix them together until they form a paste. If the mixture is a little too gooey add a little bit more coconut oil into it.
Make sure you get out all the lumps out of the coconut oil and that it is covered in the honey completely, this is the longest part of the whole process and does give your arm a work out too!
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once it has got to the right paste like consistency add the two teaspoons of brown sugar and mix well, if you have any oil from the coconut oil in the bottom of your jar you could add a teaspoon to your mixture to smooth it out more and too give added moisturisation to your scrub.

Once all the brown sugar is mixed into the mixture and covered well, its time to put it into the pots that your have ready and waiting. you can use anything, I had some small jars around but you can use baby food jars or herb pots, whatever you have around.

Once finished store in fridge and it should keep for 2 weeks.

I have used it and it really is moisturising and makes your lips soft.It feels strange after you have used it as if you have been kissing someone for ages, lips feel slightly numb and tender, but not painful at all, after 20 mins the feeling goes and your left with soft lips that feel well moisturied.

I make a pot for my friend Laura as well as myself. I will be making this more often as its a damn site cheaper than any other scrub i've seen!
 
With Christmas now less than two weeks away I wanted to do a post on ideas you can still get for anyone who you have forgotten. I Have Stuck under £10 though most of the gift Ideas come in under £5, if your like me, your strapped for cash. Two of these may not arrive in time for Christmas as they are on ebay, but still great ideas for gifts either for next year or for birthdays.

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Barry M Nail Paint
RRP £2.99


Great for girls and ladies, the red is a great color for Christmas.

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Lindt Lindor Chocolate
Box RRP £4.50


Smooth and silky, a great addition to a Christmas stocking or great for just a stand alone gift for him or for her.

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Fluffy Socks
for her
Pack of 2
RRP £3.50 Tesco


Great as a stocking filler or just as an extra present to keep feet warm this winter.

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Character/Novelty socks for him, Singles Range from £2-£4 a pair

Great extra, and what man doesnt love some funny socks.

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F&F Knitted Beret
RRP £5

Ive seen this in about 3 colors and I think it would be a great Christmas gift, Its something I would love to get myself.

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Family Guy Christmas Tshirt
RRP £8

I haven't met a man yet who doesn't love family guy!

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F&F Raindeer Pyjamas
RRP £8 (they are normally £11 but most PJs have been reduced for Christmas)

I think a set of Pj's are a classic and you can't go wrong, I always love having them esp with a Xmas Theme.

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Mens Skeleton stainless auto Mechanical Wrist watch
Price £10 including p&P


A Beautiful piece of equiptment, I'd say its guaranteed to keep any man happy who likes his gadgets.
(may not arrive in time for Xmas but great gift idea)

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Beautiful Heart Shaped Watch Ebay
RRP £5


comes in bronze and silver, old fashioned styled lovely little gift.

(may not arrive in time for xmas, but great gift idea)

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Hetty and Henry Face Mugs £3.99 Each

Great Little funny gift for couples or for either a man or lady, bring a smile to their face on Christmas morning.