In need of a little pampering, or know someone who is? Here’s a super easy, inexpensive, yet very well received Jar gift idea suitable for many ages.
One of the things we love most about this thoughtful gift idea is the affordability. It’s very inexpensive, if not nearly free if you happen to frequent our freebies forum. Many companies and brands offer wonderful free samples of beauty products, soaps, shampoos, body wash, skin care products and more.
Send for these samples and collect them in a small box until you have enough to create these wonderful spa jars.
This particular jar, pictured above contains a wide variety of spa items. Here are a few filler ideas for your own Spa jar:
- Trial size body lotions
- Mini soaps
- facial masks
- Mini Manicure set
- a super soft scrub cloth
- moisturizing lip balm
- bath salts
- Chocolate Milk Bath
- Chocolate Milk Bath Bon Bons
- Chocolate Silk Coffee Scrub
- Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Scrub
- Fizzing Bath Bombs or Bath Oil Beads
- Peppermint Salt Foot Scrub
- a couple luxurious chocolates
- Cranberry Lip Gloss
- Energizing Foot Scrub
- Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
- Easy Bath Bags
- Oatmeal Bath Bombs
You’ll Need:
a Mason Jar (wide mouth or regular, both work fine)
A strip of scrapbook paper Or wrapping paper in a pretty design or Tissue Paper
Print or hand-write a label for your jar
Simply wrap the strip around the jar (it’s okay if it doesn’t fit the entire way, you’ll be adding a cute label anyways!)
Add your label, “Spa in a Jar”
Then carefully add your “ingredients” one item at a time. It’s helpful to use the eraser end of a pencil to hold other items down, particularly if you’re using a regular mouthed mason jar, rather than a wide-mouth jar.

What are your favorite Spa Jar contents?
very nice idea i think i’ll try this as a christmas gift
this is darling! i do think someone would be charmed with such a sweet gift. thank you.
i love this idea. i am going to make a couple to have on hand for last minute gifts. it would also be very thoughtful to put one out for overnight guest.
i plan on making this for a christmas gift for my sister this year. probably make one for my mom, too.
these would be great to make to sell at the christmas bazaar. i never thought about this. love.
great idea! i think i will make some for the ladies at church. love in a jar!
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what a great idea! i’m going to make some of these for gifts too.
i always need extra gifts on hand this is a great idea
this is perfect for my daughter’s 10th birthday spa party as a goodie bag. 🙂
i will be trying these soon!! very cute!
i am going to try this for birthdays
Lovely idea, will definitely try this
Definitely a great idea! With recycling, could also use an empty and clean mayo jar or a pickle jar as an alternative to purchasing a new one! Shhhh!
We won’t tell.
I love gifts in a jar! So many possibilities!
This is such a great Idea will be using it soon