DIY Hydrating Body Gel

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easy-to-make DIY skincare and household recipes using some of your favorite go-to ingredients like Vaseline and Johnson’s Baby Oil (as seen in your image), along with a couple of cozy comfort food and baking ideas!

  1. DIY Hydrating Body Gel / Deep Moisturizer
    Combining petroleum jelly and baby oil creates an ultra-locking moisture barrier that works wonders for dry winter skin or rough patches.
  • Ingredients:
    • 2 tablespoons Vaseline (Pure Petroleum Jelly)
    • 1 tablespoon Johnson’s Baby Oil
    • 1 tablespoon pure aloe vera gel (freshly scooped from a leaf or store-bought)
  • Instructions:
    • In a small glass bowl, combine the Vaseline and aloe vera gel.
    • Slowly pour in the baby oil while mixing thoroughly until you reach a smooth, whipped consistency.
    • Transfer the mixture to a clean, airtight jar.
    • Massage a small amount onto damp skin right after a shower to lock in deep hydration.
  1. Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken
    A comforting, set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe that pairs rich dairy with savory herbs.
  • Ingredients:
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/3 cup Land O’Lakes butter (melted)
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
    • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • Instructions:
    • Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
    • Whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, and ranch seasoning, then pour it evenly over the chicken.
    • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3–4 hours) until the chicken is tender and falls apart easily.
    • Stir in the softened cream cheese until completely melted and smooth, creating a rich sauce. Serve warm over pasta or mashed potatoes.
  1. Easy Chocolate Caramel Holiday Cake
    A decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert that comes together in minutes using trusted baking essentials.
  • Ingredients:
    • 1 box Betty Crocker Devil’s Food or chocolate cake mix
    • Ingredients called for on the box (water, oil, eggs)
    • 1 jar Duncan Hines caramel or fudge filling
    • 1 tub Betty Crocker rich chocolate frosting
    • 1 cup Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • Instructions:
    • Preheat your oven and prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions in a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake and let cool completely.
    • Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke evenly spaced holes across the top of the cooled cake.
    • Pour the caramel or fudge filling gently over the cake, allowing it to sink into the holes.
    • Spread the chocolate frosting smoothly over the top, and sprinkle generously with Nestlé Toll House chocolate morsels before slicing and serving.
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