Hot cocoa mix in a jar

Ingredients:

6 1/2 cups powdered milk

1 (5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix

1 cup powdered chocolate drink mix

1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer

1/2 cupconfectioners' sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

 

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine powdered milk, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate drink mix powder, creamer, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Divide the mixture between two 1 quart jars. Seal, and decorate as desired. These can be stored in a dry area for up to 3 months.
2. Attach a tag with the following instructions: Hot Cocoa: Dissolve 1/3 cup cocoa mix in 1 cup boiling water. Use marshmallows and mints as desired!

Note: This would be a great way to use those baby food jars that clutter your cupboards. I used Irish mint creamer for the cocoa mix. Only included in this recipe is the contents of the middle jar. Be creative add your own flare. It is Christmas give them some love, or as it is commonly referred to as Chocolate.

Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 tablespoons arrowroot or corn starch

5 drops of essential oils (optional)

an old makeup brush to apply (optional)

Directions:

1) Mix the cocoa powder, arrowroot/cornstarch and essential oils (if using).
2) Store in a small jar or old powder container and apply with the make-up brush.
3) Comb through hair and style as usual.

Note: This variation is for dark hair. I would suggest Cinamon for lighter and just Arrowroot/Corn starch for blonde or other light shades. There is also a recipe that is for spray type shampoo, which uses water and an alcohol base then store in a spray bottle.