Snow in May

Can you believe it? Snow is falling right now! Grumble. I want summer. Actually I want my lilacs to bloom! Their fresh smell is intoxicating! I think I will make some lilac fizzy bath bombs and take a long hot bath…trick myself into thinking it is at least spring!
Fizzy Bath Bombs are easy to make, find your favorite scent and make some!
1 ½ cups baking soda
½ cup citric acid (try a specialty grocery store-if you are here in Laramie go to Whole Earth Grainery or the Food Co-op.
Mix these 2 ingredients together then take 1/3 cup of the mixture and put it into a separate smaller bowl.
In a small glass mix together 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and 3-4 drops essential oil (in your favorite scent) and a drop of food coloring.
Now add about half of the liquid mixture to the dry mixture in the small bowl. It should be fairly “flaky” in appearances. Now gather the mixture into your hands and make a ball in the same manner that you would make a snow ball, pack it tight. If it falls apart at the slightest touch add a bit more of the liquid mixture. Once the ball comes together, set it upon a cooling rack to dry overnight. Store in a baggie, or another air tight container.
You are now set to sink into a hot, fragrant bath to await the Spring/Summer!