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After a hectic holiday season, these great gifts will help just about anyone unwind and relax. All this is, essentially, is a washcloth or hand towel full of pampering essentials. (Whether you use an oversized washcloth or a small hand towel will probably depend on the size and quantity of items you fill it with.)

First, start with the terrycloth product, such as one of the following:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_4/602-3266818-9859051?ie=U... [1]
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I chose a neutral color so that I can tie off the top of the package with a large, colorful ribbon. You can even purchase holiday designed towels if you wish.

Fold the towel over, making sure the tag is facing the outside. Match up the ends of the fabric and sew down the sides, making a 90 degree turn and then continue to sew towards the crease. Inside out the towel. Now you have a satchel to hold all of your miniature gifts! (Not only does this hold all the gifts, but the concept is that if you sew up the washcloth, it can double as a body mitten for shower exfoliation.)

Fill the package with some of the following items. You can make the items all one theme, such as the same scent or brand, or just throw in a hodge-podge of your favorite beauty essentials:

Lavender Bar Soap:
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2096072&cp=2... [2]
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Mango Peach Lip Balm:
http://www.thebodyshop.com/bodyshop/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid... [3]
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Almond Hand Rescue Cream:
http://www.thebodyshop.com/bodyshop/browse/product_detail.jsp?productId=... [4]
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Cranberry Body Butter:
http://www.thebodyshop.com/bodyshop/browse/product_detail.jsp?productId=... [5]
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Garden Spice Candle:
http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/product_detail.jsp?oid=3239734 [6]
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To save money, try to catch a 4 for $12 sale at Bath and Body Works, The Body Shop, etc. This way, you can get a bunch of miniatures for the satchels without having to pay full price.

If you plan on giving one of these to a dear friend or family member, throw in a gift certificate for a manicure or a treatment at a local spa.

After arranging all these goodies in the towel bag, I would tie it closed with an adorable ribbon bow and slide on a name card for the recipient.

Ribbon:
http://www.crafta.com/psf0708-275wn.html [7]
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*These gift packages can be easily altered to suit a childs birthday party by finding a Nemo or Dora washcloth/hand towel and filling it with more kid appropriate items. Or, if the gifts are for some laid-back ladies, throw all the gifts into a pair of cute and colorful toe socks!*