DIY Grapefruit Sugar Scrub!

 It’s that time of the year in Iowa, the dreaded first snow fall! In Northern Iowa we got six and a half inches of snow! With snow comes cold weather, and with cold weather come the even more dreaded dry skin. Earlier this week I whipped up a batch of my all time favorite homemade sugar scrub!

Who doesn’t love a new sugar scrub, and I absolutely love the smell of this one…Grapefruit! (But of course you can choose your favorite sent if you’d like!) I also love this sugar scrub, because it’s SO simple to make, and it’s one of the best sugar scrubs I’ve used. Plus, I think these sugar scrubs are going to make great gifts for those who you always give something small to!

Here’s the recipe:

1 Cup Coconut

1 ½ Cup white sugar

20-30 drops grapefruit essential oil (Or whatever scent you choose)

·      I was able to find the grapefruit oil I used at TJMaxx. I have also used Lavender, which is also great!

Mix together with beaters until mixture is combined. You can choose to add food coloring if you want, this time I decided I didn’t want to.

Be sure to keep your finished sugar scrub in an airtight container! I was able to find these cute little jars at Target in the dollar section! 

My Favorite Apple Crisp

Who doesn't love apple crisp still warm from the oven!? 

Our family LOVES this recipe..(It's one of my dads favorite sweets!) 

I've also had a few friends ask for this recipe after I've made it for a potluck, so I decided I'd share it in a blog! 

Makes: 10 servings
Total Time: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45-60min

Ingredients:
5-6 apples (I used honey crisp, and granny smith)
1 cup butter
3 tbs vanilla
3 tbs cinnamon
1 1/2 cup quick oats
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder

1.) Peel and thinly slice apples. Toss apples slices in vanilla and cinnamon.

2.) Pour apples into a greased 3 quart pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar over apples.3.) In a bowl, combine 1 cup oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda.

4.) Cut 1/2 cup butter into small squares and mix with flour and oat mixture. Combine until all the flour and oat mixture is incorporated into the butter. Sprinkle over the apples.

5.) In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup oats.

6.) Cut 1/2 cup butter into small squares and mix with flour and oat mixture. Combine until all the flour and oat mixture is incorporated into the butter. Sprinkle over the first oat mixture.

7.) Bake at 350 for 45-60min.

Do What You Love

Do what you love and love what you do. 

A concept that's stuck in my mind since the day I heard the phrase. 

Agriculture is not a job meant for everyone. 

A job for those who are passionate about the land and a job that raises a product we're proud to serve our own family. 

An industry that's complex with many risks but also great rewards. 

Agriculture is more than an industry, but a lifestyle. 

This lifestyle has given me passion. 

A passion for agriculture. 

Pigs, it's what we do on our family farm!