Do you have a mango lover in your life? Life is not difficult anymore when it comes to selecting a mango gift for your loved ones which is more than just eating now. we have come up with some amazing gift ideas for you made from mangoes. Show your love and amaze them with these stunning mangoes produce.
Mango Soy Candles
Natural hand made soy candles make a perfect gift which will be cherished by your loved ones for a long time and with the fragrance of mango is cherry on top!
Here is a simple guide to make a mango scented soy candle.
Ingredients:
- Mango fragrance oil or essential oil
- Candle wicks
- Candle dye (optional)
- Hot glue
- Mason jars or glass containers with lids.
Instructions:
- Heat 4 cups of soy wax flakes in a microwave safe glass measuring cup. On melting it reduces to 2 cups.
- Heat the wax at one-minute intervals and stir thoroughly.
- Check the temperature, ideally 175 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit is good to add fragrance oil in it.
- Add candle dye at this stage (optional). Orange yellow colorant would be best for your mango scented candle.
- Add 3 tb sp of fragrance oil at this stage. Mix gently and thoroughly until the wax looks clear and everything is well infused.
- Prep your jars and attach wicks to the center bottom of the container with the help of hot glue gun. Use a wick holder to hold the wick in place as it softens and bends when hot wax is poured on it.
- When the wax begins to cool it looks a little cloudy and its time to pour it in jars.
- Let them rest for a few hours to cool completely.
- When the candle is completely cool and hard, trim the wick usually 1 /4 inch above the top of your candle.
- Sprinkle dried mango peels or dried flowers of your choice for decoration.
- These scented candles need to be cured for at least 3 days and ideally for 2 to 3 weeks to give off maximum fragrance.
You will love it!
Mango Body Scrub:
A DIY mango scrub is the best gift option to pamper your loved one this season. Mangoes are a treasure of Vitamin C protecting your skin from UV rays and Vitamin A which is ideal to get rid of the dead skin and bring out the fresh new skin cells underneath. Here we go.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango. Experience the Excellence of Pakistani Chaunsa and Sindhri Mangoes – Available for Purchase on Our Online Shop
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tb sp coconut oil
- 3 to 4 drops of essential oil of your choice
Instructions:
- Mash mango and combine with sugar and coconut oil. Add drops of essential oil. The sugar exfoliates while coconut oil soothes and moisturizes the skin. You can surely add more sugar to get thick consistency and should not be runny.
- Transfer to a jar or container with lid. Needs to be refrigerated and used within few days.
- Decorate with ribbons and gift with roses. Voila!!
Fruit Basket with Printable Tag
Gifts always look good in baskets, especially when wrapped and tied with a printed customized name tag and a quote, gives a personalized feeling.
Summer season is ideal to gift fruit baskets which are the best gifts to be sent to your neighbors, friends, teachers and in laws to be as well.
Ingredients:
- A basket – choose the size of your liking and the number of mangoes you intend to gift.
- Stripped ribbon.
- Cellophane to wrap the basket.
- A colorful paper.
- A tag with a catchy quote or phrase and of course,
- Mangoes! Best to select Pakistani mangoes, such as Sindhri, Dosairi, Chunsa, and Anwar Ratol
Instructions:
- Spread the paper on the base of the basket. Arrange your fruits, bigger size at back and smaller one in front.
- Add a pop of color to your basket by adding other seasonal fruits along with mangoes. Ideally, top with grapes and spread some berries and dried flowers.
- Wrap with cellophane, cut off excess and tie with the ribbon.
- Finish the look by attaching the tag.
Set to go!
Tips:
Fruits complimenting mangoes in a basket can be red and green apples, pineapple, oranges, plums, grapes, cherries, and strawberries to make it a vibrant, eye soothing and a complete nutritional package.