Cupcakes In A Jar and Sugar Scrub

What is it? Cupcakes in a Jar. I saw this on the Cooking Channel and decided to make them for Mother's Day Gifts. Unfortunately, my mother has not moved to Atlanta yet (I'm still hoping), so she didn't get any of these treats (I sent her a treat that wouldn't break or melt in it's travel from Atlanta to Detroit).

How do you do it? You make red velvet cupcakes - then you cut them in half - and layer them in a jar with frosting and pecans (At least that's what I did). The idea came from Yummy Cupcakes - some bakery - somewhere in another state. They didn't do red velvet, but this is the South and EVERYONE loves red velvet. I added a chocolate chip pecan cookie - to make it cuter. Lets hope this (And the sugar scrup - just keep scrolling down for that one) goes over well at today's Mother's Day cook out.

What is it? Homemade Sugar Scrub. Its a great, natural exfoliant for the hands and feet. Its easy, affordable and everyone likes it.

How do you do it? Mix 1 part oil to 2 parts sugar. You can use brown sugar or white sugar - I used white. Add drops of your favorite essential oil or soap fragrance, and if you want color - add soap / scrub dye (You can find this at the Hobby Lobby). Make sure to put it in a glass jar - its oil so it will not hold up in anything else. I made vanilla (yellow), Japanese Lotus Flower (Pink) and Honey Almond (Blue)