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    Home » Gift Ideas » Cleans Up Well Gifts In Jar For Men

    Cleans Up Well Gifts In Jar For Men

    Published: Nov 30, 2013 · Modified: May 6, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    This men’s mason jar gift is called Cleans Up Well. It is filled with men’s toiletries, including a moisturizer and scrub!

    Cleans up well mason jar.

    Yesterday I shared five gifts in a jar, and one of them is called Cleans Up Well. I decided to make this mason jar gift for men after making so many gifts in a jar for women and after hearing that some of you wanted me to make one.

    This jar needed a post in addition to yesterday’s Gifts In A Jar Homemade Gifts Ideas post because I want to share the recipes for the men’s moisturizer and scrub so that you can make it yourself!

    What You’ll Find In This Post

    • Men’s Moisturizer
    • Men’s Scrub
    • Cleans Up Well Gift In A Jar Supplies
    • Assemble the Jar

    Men’s Moisturizer

    Mens lotion ingredients.

    For the women’s mason jars, I’ve made Coconut Body Butter and Peppermint Body Butter. But for the men’s jar, I didn’t think that body butter was fitting.

    So, I simply called it men’s moisturizer and made it using the same recipe as the body butter. To add a scent to the moisturizer, I purchased Bath and Body Works Twilight Woods lotion.

    Sugar scrub ingredients.

    For the scrub, I simply mixed together sugar and body wash like I did when I made the Sugar Hand Scrub for my spa party. I used Bath and Body Works Twilight Woods body wash so that it smells the same as the moisturizer. This scrub works well to get the grime off your hands, and you can also use it in the shower.

    Men’s Scrub

    Two stacks of small containers and labels.

    I used the same small containers that I’ve used for my other jars. You can find these containers at Family Dollar and spray-painted the lids silver.

    Next, I added simple labels to the containers, and you can print them here: Moisturize Labels and Scrub Labels.

    Mens pampering gift in a jar supplies.

    Cleans Up Well Gift In A Jar Supplies

    In addition to the moisturizer and scrub, we added ChapStick, a razor, Kenneth Cole Reaction and Black cologne, C.O. Bigelow shave cream, Gillette face scrub, and a grooming set.

    A view into the jar.

    Assemble the Jar

    I took all of the items out of their original packaging, including the grooming tools, and carefully fit everything into the jar.

    Side view of men's jar.

    I put a Cleans Up Well label on the mason jar lid. You can print the label here: Cleans Up Well Labels

    Pampering jar for men.

    This side of the jar helps show how you can see how I fit it all in there.

    Cleans up well mason jar.

    I’ve got to admit that Brian’s first reaction to a men’s gift in a jar was that it was “dorky.” But I went ahead and assembled the jar anyway. After seeing the jar, he has changed his mind and thinks it is pretty cool.

    My son wants this jar, but Brian is keeping it. So, while I can’t promise that the guys in your life will squeal with delight like your girlfriends do when you give them a gift in a jar, they will appreciate the items in the jar!

    Cleans up well mason jar.

    Cleans Up Well

    This men's mason jar gift is called Cleans Up Well. It is filled with men's toiletries including a moisturizer and scrub!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 jar
    Cost: $25
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    Equipment

    Wide Mouth Jars 32 oz

    Ingredients

    Men’s Moisturizer

    • ¼ cup petroleum jelly
    • 4 oz Net Wt jar Vitamin E cream
    • 8 fl oz bottle of men’s scented lotion

    Men’s Scrub

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup body wash

    Instructions

    Men’s Moisturizer

    • Put all of the ingredients into a mixer and whip them together.
    • Fill containers with the moisturizer. The recipe makes about 2⅔ cups.
    • Attach a label to the front.

    Men’s Scrub

    • Stir the ingredients together. Add more body wash if you want a scrub that is more runny.
    • Put the scrub into small containers.
    • Attach a label to the front.
    Course: gift ideas
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Shawnna Werner says

      March 25, 2017 at 11:47 am

      I was on pinterest looking for mason jar ideas when this came up. I am forever trying to come up with actual gifts for my nephew so I was thrilled when I spotted this. Thanks so much for the great idea.

      Reply
    2. Tasha says

      November 23, 2016 at 6:19 am

      Where can i find the little containers you used for the cream and scrub? Love this!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        November 23, 2016 at 8:16 pm

        Hi Tasha,
        I bought the containers from Family Dollar and spray painted the lids silver. Here is a picture of the containers at the store: http://www.thegunnysack.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Mini_Containers.jpg
        Best of luck!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    3. Karahn says

      October 2, 2015 at 10:02 am

      4 stars
      Love Spa in a Jar ideas! What can i substitute for Vaseline in your recipes? Coconut oil?

      Reply
    4. Tony Graneri says

      March 17, 2015 at 2:41 am

      Hey I just came across your site. I’m a male, Australian, ex-military and a bit older. So I’m not what you’d call ummm, “new agey”. Your site rocks and the “Cleans up well” jar is cool!

      Reply
    5. GoldenLady says

      December 13, 2013 at 6:52 am

      I love your site! I was looking for a gift in a jar for a man, and here it is! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        December 13, 2013 at 9:20 pm

        Thanks so much! I am so happy you found this gift! Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    6. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

      December 6, 2013 at 7:17 am

      I have so many leftover mason jars from other projects that I think everyone is getting somekind of gift in a jar this year. Love this idea.

      Reply

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