Elissa Benzie Elissa The Mom
There are few things Mommy enjoys more than a long soak in a hot bath. And every once in a while, I like to add a bath bomb.
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But who says I’m the only one allowed to have bath time fun?
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Bath bombs have grown in popularity lately, to the point where they’re even sold at grocery stores like Whole Foods. But they’re expensive. So, I decided to make some for my kids — and, for added fun, I put toys inside!
You will need:
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- ½ cup citric acid
- 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
- ½ teaspoon essential oil (your choice of fragrance — I used lavender)
- Small toys
- Food coloring
- Bath bomb molds (you can also use measuring cups)
Did you know: Citric acid is what causes bath bombs to fizz when they hit the water. It works with the baking soda to make carbon dioxide bubbles.
This is a simple, colorful way to make the chore of bathing your children more fun — because, if you don’t have fun, this parenting thing is going to be a long trip.
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