Move over soap......

So I was looking for something else to make and I stumbled upon lotion bars.  This is a cool kitchen project because unlike the soap the kids can help!  Also unlike the soap there is no curing time so there is an instant reward.  For those, like me, that are not familiar with them a lotion bar is essentially a body lotion in a bar form. 

We just made our first ones this weekend using beeswax, cocoa butter and sunflower oil.  Since it was a first attempt we did not use any scent, but the cocoa butter has a naturally sweet almost chocolate scent.  It smells so yummy and it leaves your skin silky.  We are already planning to make more to give as gifts for Christmas - which is approaching quickly.  I am always thinking ahead for holiday and birthday gifts.