Heartfelt Ideas to Give to Your Date

Time for another date night! Is their love language receiving gifts? While traditional gifts like chocolates and flowers are always appreciated, why not add a personal touch to this Valentine’s Day with DIY gifts made using doTERRA products? Not only are these gifts thoughtful and unique, but they also offer amazing benefits, making them even more special.

1. DIY Lava Bead Bracelet

Create a beautiful, thoughtful, and handcrafted lava bead bracelet for your loved one with this DIY. Wrap it in a special jewelry box or pouch and gift it. Not only will the receiver have a special jewelry piece, but they can use essential oils with it! Here is how to get started:

Supplies:

• Lava beads of choice (6mm)
• Stretchy jewelry cording (cut 10 inches long)
• Spacer beads of choice
• Charms of choice
• Hypo cement glue (optional)
• Essential oil of choice for gifting (Try doTERRA Passion^® or Citrus Bloom^®)

Instructions:

1. Take the 10 inches of stretchy jewelry cording and pre-stretch it by pulling the ends away from each other. Do this about 2-5 times.
2. Tape one end of the stretchy jewelry cording onto a flat surface. Layer your beads, spacers, and charms into a pattern or design of your choice.
3. Create the design until there are enough beads to wrap around the wrist.
4. After beads are all placed, tie 2-3 knots using both ends of the stretchy jewelry cording. Make sure to pull tight on the knots and ensure it is secure. Cut off any excess string.
5. Optional: Dab a bit of hypo cement glue on the knot, and let it dry overnight.
6. The bracelet is complete! Make sure to gift with a doTERRA essential oil. Add 1-2 drops to the lava beads when in use.

2. Solid Perfume Locket

Enhance your loved one’s personal fragrance and jewelry collection with a charming DIY solid perfume locket. This heartfelt DIY combines the elegance of a necklace locket with the allure of their favorite essential oils, resulting in a unique and portable scent accessory. Choose a new necklace locket or take the chance to give a special vintage or family heirloom piece.

Ingredients:

• 1 empty locket
• 1 tsp beeswax
• 1 tsp of petroleum jelly
• 5-10 drops of essential oil of choice (Some ideas include Jasmine or Madagascar Vanilla)

Instructions:

1. In a glass measuring cup, melt the 1 tsp of beeswax and 1 tsp of petroleum jelly together.
2. Add 5-10 drops of essential oil of choice into the melted mixture.
3. Mix thoroughly all together. Once mixed, pour the melted mixture into the locket.
4. Let dry and harden overnight. The solid perfume locket is now ready to be worn!

3. Foot Soak Packs

Give the gift of relaxation with soothing foot soak packs. This thoughtful gift is perfect for pampering tired feet after a long day or as part of a luxurious at-home spa experience.

Ingredients:

• 1 mini jar
• 1/2 cup Epsom salt
• 3 drops of Lavender essential oil
• 3 drops of doTERRA Citrus Bliss^® essential oil
• 1 tbsp of doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
• Optional: 2-3 tbsp of dried flowers or tea leaves

Instructions:

1. Place Epsom salt into a large bowl.
2. Combine Lavender, Citrus Bliss, and doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil in a smaller bowl. Mix well.
3. Add essential oil and fractionated coconut oil mixture into the bowl of Epsom salt.
4. Optional: Add in 2-3 tbsp of dried flowers or tea leaves.
5. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
6. Once combined, spoon foot soak into a mini jar. Make as many jars as you would like!

4. doTERRA Passion Shower Steamer

Encourage your loved one to take a self-care day for themselves. Create a luxurious and romantic atmosphere with homemade shower steamers. These steamers are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite essential oils.

Ingredients:

• 1 storage jar
• 1 1/2 cups baking soda
• 5-10 drops of doTERRA Passion
• 1/2 cup water
• Silicone molds of choice

Instructions:

1. Combine baking soda and water in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Add 5-10 drops of doTERRA Passion depending on your preferred potency and mix again.
3. Using a spoon, tightly pack mixture into small silicone molds and let dry overnight.
4. Once dry, place steamers into a storage jar for easier access.
5. To use, place one or two tablets in the back of your shower. (For best results, find a spot away from the direct flow of water).
6. Allow tablets to dissolve gradually and release the calming aroma of doTERRA Passion.

5. Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoons

Looking for an indulgent DIY to end the night? Indulge their senses and warm their soul with a delightful treat that screams chocolate. Hot Cocoa stirring spoons are the perfect addition to a cozy night in. Create a thoughtful homemade gift for your loved one that will help them get through the colder winter months.

Ingredients:

• 24 ounces of chocolate chips (makes about 8 hot cocoa stirring spoons)
• Optional garnishes (like crushed candy canes or marshmallows)
• 1-5 drops of favorite doTERRA essential oil labeled for internal use (Try Peppermint or Cassia)
• 2-inch square silicone ice tray or mold, baking sheet, or clean yogurt cups
• Flat wooden spoons
• Cellophane treat bags with twist ties or ribbon

Instructions:

1. Melt 24 ounces of chocolate chips into a microwave bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each one until the chocolate is fully melted.
2. Once melted, add in 1-5 drops of your favorite internal use doTERRA essential oil.
3. Divide the melted chocolate amongst your mold of choice.
4. Add a flat wooden spoon to the melted chocolate mold.
5. Optional: Sprinkle marshmallows or crushed candy canes on top of the melted chocolate near the spoon.
6. Set aside molds and leave overnight. Make sure chocolate has completely solidified.
7. Remove hot cocoa stirring spoons from molds, and place in cellophane treat bags.
8. To use, mix the hot cocoa stirring spoons in a mug full of warm milk.

These thoughtful and indulgent DIY gifts are sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face and add a touch of warmth to your date. Whether you choose to make jewelry pieces, make shower steamers, or put together delicious hot cocoa stirring spoons, each handmade gift carries a piece of your heart, making the day even more special.

Want to show off your cooking skills with your date? Check out recipe ideas on the doTERRA blog!