Soothing Lavender Peppermint Foot Soak

I’m always looking for ways to soften and soothe my tired feet.  Still, I often have a hard time sitting still to let my feet soak—even if I happen to be watching T.V. I want to be able to jump up at any time and run and get a drink or find my phone—or whatever. So, if I’m going to confine myself to one spot for 30 minutes, there has to be a worthwhile payoff.  This Lavender Peppermint Foot Soak is an excellent way to take care of my feet and relax at the same time.

*I like to grind a total of 1 Cup oatmeal and 1/2 Cup lavender buds at a time, and reserve what I don’t use for 3 future foot soaks. When I’m ready to use the mixture again I just add the salt and essential oils.

Ingredients

*This ingredients list is only for 1 soak*

• 1/4 C. Oatmeal
• 1/8 C. Lavender Buds
• 1 C. Epsom Salt
• 10 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
• 5 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 1 Gallon Water
• Food Processor
• Fork
• Bowls
• Basin/Bucket for Feet

Directions

1. Grind oatmeal and lavender buds in a food processor until fine and crumbly (about 2 minutes).
2. Measure out 1/ 4 C. oatmeal and 1/8 C. lavender into a bowl.
3. Divide remaining oatmeal and lavender mixture into 3 additional equal portions and store in small, sealed bowls.
4. Add 10 drops lavender essential oil to oatmeal and lavender mix.
5. Add 5 drops peppermint essential oil to oatmeal and lavender mix.
6. Stir oils into the mixture with a fork until well blended.
7. Pour Epsom salt into the mixture and add salt. Blend well with a fork.
8. Put 1 gallon of warm water in a basin or bucket.
9. Stir lavender and peppermint foot soak into a basin of warm water.
10. Soak feet for 20 to 30 minutes and relax.

This Lavender Peppermint Foot Soak will not only soothe and soften your feet, it also gives them a slight tingly refreshing feeling. Lavender and peppermint scents are often used for stress relief and a naturally calming effect. It relieves my feet and calms my spirit at the same time.

Do you use foot soaks to soothe and soften your feet? What scents do find soothing and calming?

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Lisa

Lisa is a mother of three lovely young women and is a new grandmother to a baby boy! She has been married to her high school sweetheart for more than thirty years. Lisa is originally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, but has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1984. Running a small business for over 25 years and raising a family has made for a busy, busy life with many ups and downs; it’s definitely been an adventure.

Lisa’s always involved in one project or another whether it’s work related or serving her community. She also recently went back to school to finish her bachelor’s degree in American Studies. Lisa tries to make every day a good day—that means learning something new, practicing kindness, and enjoying the present moment.