Saturday, December 29, 2012

New Year - New Day


Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every New Year find you a better man.
                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                      -Benjamin Franklin

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Inhale - Exhale!


Breathing:  The Gift of Life

Breathe in through your nose (inhale); breathe out through your mouth (exhale).
The chest and abdomen should rise as you inhale and fall as you exhale.
Inhale.  Exhale.
Inhale.  Exhale.
Inhale positive energy, exhale negative energy.
Inhale peace, faith, love; exhale destruction, worry and hate.
Allow the mind to rest; fell your body settle and open our hearts and minds to new ideas and change.
Inhale.  Exhale.
Inhale.  Exhale.
  
Benefits: 
Deep breathing is a form of meditation.  It helps curb stress and allows us the opportunity to search within.   



Saturday, December 1, 2012

Sugar & Spice!

                                                                             
Sugar & Spice Body Scrub
½ Cup Raw Sugar
 ½ Cup Honey
½ Cup Olive Oil
½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon Ginger and/or Cloves
Ceramic Bowl
Glass Jar

Directions:
  Combine all ingredients in the ceramic bowl.  Apply the polish in a circular scrubbing motion on wet skin.  Lather on your favorite soap or bath gel.  Rinse with warm water and air dry or lightly towel dry.  Apply your moisturizer of preference while skin is still moist.

Benefits: 
  This gentle scrub leaves your skin tingly soft and is perfect for the winter.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

A Little Dazzle!


Face & Body Shimmer

1/4 Cup Moisturizing Lotion
1/8 Teaspoon Mica Minerals
Small Ceramic Bowl

Directions:
  Combine ingredients and mix in ceramic bowl.  Apply directly to face and/or body for that extra glow.  Apply lightly for the day and add a little more heavily for your evening events; experiment and enjoy!

Benefits: 
You are able to control the glow and mica minerals are a natural source of pigment.  Find a nice stencil and give yourself a tattoo.  

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Easy Breezy Clean



Sea Salt & Olive Oil Exfoliate
1 Cup Sea Salt
1 Cup Olive Oil
1/8 Cup Aloe Vera Gel
5 Drops of Essential Oil (Optional)
Medium Ceramic Bowl

Directions:
  Combine all ingredients in bowl.  Apply the polish in a circular scrubbing motion on wet skin, massaging gently.  Rinse with warm water and air dry or lightly towel dry.  Apply your moisturizer of preference while skin is still moist.

Benefits:  Improves circulation and relieves dry and flaky skin.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

No Ironing Required!



Wrinkle-Free Spray
1 Cup Distilled Water
1 Cup White Distilled Vinegar
8 Drops Essential Oil (such as lemon, peppermint, lavender, rosemary, etc.)
Clean Spray Bottle

Directions:
 Combine all ingredients.  Pour into spray bottle and shake well.  Spray item/clothing liberally sweeping back and forth.  To release wrinkles, smooth your hands over the item and lightly tug on the fabric.  Place item on a hanger to dry.  Get those sweaters out of storage and give this a try.

Benefits: 
Economical and requires no ironing. 

Resource:
diy Natural