Long hours at the mall have likely left you with tired aching feet.  After all that holiday shopping, you’re over due for some time to sit down, be still and unwind.  Treat yourself to a minty foot soak that will help you leave the aches and pains of the holiday hustle and bustle behind.

You will need:

1. A foot tub or basin
2. 1 cup of epsom or dead sea salts
3. 2 drops of tea tree essential oil
4. 3 drops of eucalyptus oil
5. 5 – 6 drops of peppermint oil* (not recommended for pregnant women, substitute with peppermint fragrance oil is needed)
6. Towel
7. Loofa or pumice stone (optional)

Fill tub or bain with water as warm as you can tolerate without scalding.  Pour salts into water and drop in essesntial oils.  Don’t worry, one or two extra drops of one or another oil wont hurt if you accidentally drop in one too many.  Aloow salt to dissove into water.

Step into tub or basin and have a seat with your favorite mind relaxing activity. Be still for approximately 20 mintues, allowing your feet to soak, and be soothed by the healing properties of the salts and essential oils.   Scrub dry areas with loofa or pumice stone if desired and then remove feet, drying with towel.

This soak should help bring some soothing relife to your tired feet. Treat yourself to a candy cane and a moment of peace and solitude for you to enjoy your break from the chores that the holiday brings.

Happy holidays!