June 2012
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blogger is up and running ! stoked on this. check it out:
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Hey guys.
I recently discovered…… blogger. I have a whole new crazy layout that I’m setting up.. and because of this there will be much more in-depth tutorials on all skin, lip and and haircare. Not sure if I’ll keep this tumblr up and running, it might be too much to keep updated all together. We shall see tho. This is just a heads up for everyone who is following/re-blogging my...
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Sugar/Coffee Cellulite Scrub
Get that blood flowin’ ! I’m deff making this tomorrow. Much needed.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 ground coffee
1 cup of olive oil
What to do?
Mix all of the ingredients together in a glass jar if you have it. (you can store this and use the rest later!)
Hop in the shower and scrub away on the cellulite prone areas. (use a circular motion ! and keep it on the...
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Organic acne treatment.
These are the ingredients: (taken from: http://www.drugstore.com/nelsons-homeopathic-organic-acne-gel/qxp33701)
Active Ingredients: (Active ingredients are organically grown and processed): Arnica Montana (Montana Flower), Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Tincture (2.5% v/w), Hypericum Perforatum Tincture 2.5% v/w Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol, Carbomer,...
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Yogurt Hair Mask
This is ideal for frizzy and dry hair. Also recommended to use monthly.
Ingredients:
1 egg white
1/2 cup plain unflavored organic yogurt
1/4 cup mayo
What to do?
Beat the egg white until frothy
Mix beaten egg with yogurt and mayo
Message into wet hair
Cover with plastic wrap or a shower cap
Leave in for 30 minutes, then wash out with a shampoo
Rinse with very cold water
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Fruits that are suitable for pets
One thing you have to know is…. they are NOT humans so you CANNOT feed them as if they are humans. You have to feed them based on their size.
If I’m eating a a banana, I’ll rip off a tiny chunk to give to my dog. He is only 11lbs.
Here’s a small list of fruits that are good for your pets… in moderation of course:
Apple - Calms the digestive system
Banana - Add...
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Mixed Fruit Facial Mask
Ingredients:
1 Avocado
1 Banana
1/2 Papaya
What to do ?
Combine ingredients together to create a nice paste.
Apply to face and neck with fingers
Relax for 15 to 20 minutes
Rinse
Dry with a towel
May 2012
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Coffee and Cocoa Facial Mask
This is a great mask for waking up dull skin.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons of finely ground coffee or espresso
4 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
8 tablespoons of a dairy product (choose between: whole milk, heavy cream, yogurt, coconut milk, or almond milk.) Use less dairy for a thicker paste. Yogurt is perfect if you have dry skin and make sure it’s unflavored.
2 tablespoons of...
April 2012
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Honey Face Wash
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon of raw, unfiltered honey
1/2 a tablespoon of baking soda
What to do ?
Mix ingredients together in the palm of your hand
Apply to damp skin
Rinse
March 2012
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Revitalizing Face Mask with Egg White, Cucumber...
I haven’t tried this yet.. but I really want to. I actually currently don’t have a blender…. but I really want to.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped avocado
1 egg white
2 tsp. powdered milk
What to do ?
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender until they form a smooth paste.
Apply the mask to your face and neck using circular upward...
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Honey & Cocoa Butter Lip Balm
Makes 100 applications.
Ingredients:
2 tbls. olive oil
1/2 tsp. honey
3/4 tsp. beeswax — grated
1/2 tsp. pure cocoa butter
Flavored oil of your choice (like peppermint or vanilla)
1 vitamin E capsule
What to do ?
In a small saucepan, heat oil, honey, beeswax and butter over low heat until melted
After melted, remove from heat and let cool for about 2-3 minutes
Stir in contents...
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relocating to my own server…. sometime….
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Treatment for Frizzy Hair
Can be used every 2 weeks
Ingredients:
Mashed avocado
What to do ?
Take mashed avocado and message into clean, damp hair
Let rest for 15 minutes
Rinse with water
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Treatment For an Itchy Scalp
This treatment can be used every other week.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of water
What to do ?
Mix all ingredients together
Message into scalp
Let rest for 20 minutes
Rinse, then wash hair like regular
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5 Things Your Skin NEEDS Everyday
Sun Protection - Needs to be GREATER than 15 SPF
Antioxidants - Such as vitamin C and E
Water - Drink at least a half a gallon a day !
Essential Fatty Acids - OMEGA 3 and OMEGA 6
Cleansing - Whatever cleanser you choose.. don’t forget it has to be SOAP FREE
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Remedies for Oily Skin
Honey and Almonds - This remedy works really well for removing oils on the skin and also helps remove dead skin cells. Perfecto !
Ingredients:
Small amount of almonds. (I’d say just enough to fill the center of your palm)
Couple squeezes of honey.
What to do ?
Mix almonds and honey together until a paste is created.
Gently massage paste on skin with a WARM washcloth.
Rinse...
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Have you tried Runa ? 100% Organic Tea !
all information from www.runa.org
Runa is proud to introduce you to GUAYUSA (gwhy-you-sa), a native Amazonian tree leaf that has been brewed like tea for thousands of years by indigenous communities. With more caffeine and double the antioxidants of any tea, guayusa offers clear, focused energy - what the native Kichwa people call “mental strength and courage.”
-From the Runa...
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Organic Shrimp !
I currently work at the Seafood Department at this store called Wegmans Food Market. We sell a few organic items occasionally. Organic shrimp is one of them ! Here’s the website to check out the farm raised shrimp from Ecuador. www.organicwonder.com You can read about how they’re farmed and how they live. You can also read about the benefits.
I’ve personally tried organic...
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February 2012
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Organic Gifts from The Fruit Company !
www.thefruitcompany.com
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Cellulite Scrub
This type of scrub is great for getting the blood flow back in that butt and thighs and help with cellulite.
Ingredients:
Cayenne pepper
Sesame oil
Cinnamon
1/2 cup Sea salt
What To do ?
Mix ingredients together to create a paste.
Scrub on area
Rinse
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A healthy lunch !
I love Naked Juice/Smoothies. They are a little pricey but OH SO DELICIOUS. I also had a Luna Protein bar which I recommend for all you women out there ! (It’s made for women, yet I have seen men eating it before…….) And of course.. a fruit ! I love fruit of any kind !
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Cacao ! Ever heard of it ?
Great for metabolic boosts ! Comes in powder form and “nibs” ! It’s REAL chocolate.
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For your sweet tooth... Under 100 Calories !
Mini PB&F: One fig Newton with 1 teaspoon peanut butter.
Chocolate Banana: Half a frozen banana [this size] dipped in two squares of melted dark chocolate.
Frozen grapes (any color): 1 cup (about 28 grapes), stuck in the freezer for 2+ hours.
Honeyed Yogurt: ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey.
Spiced Orange: One orange— about the size of a tennis...
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Natural Dog Food:
I only feed my dog natural dog food. I recently found this brand and I’ve fallen in love with it. So as he ! I recommend this ! My dog is the most pickiest eater EVER. I could not get him to eat anything…. till this. I just hope I haven’t spoken too soon. :/ It’s a little pricy but totally worth it…. especially if you have a picky eater on your hands like I...
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Chickpea & Mushroom Miso Soup
Serves: 6, Vegan
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, chopped (discard dark green leaves) 3 cloves of garlic, sliced 2 carrots, sliced thin 2 cups of cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon each of thyme, celery seed, black pepper and rosemary (adjust to taste) 2 Tablespoons mirin (rice wine) or red wine 1/2 cup of miso paste dissolves in one cup boiling water 5 cups of water or...
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Organic Grocery Delivery !
www.organicdirect.com/
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Top 12 Foods To Eat Organic !
Not all of us can afford to go 100% organic. The solution? Focus on just those foods that come with the heaviest burden of pesticides, chemicals, additives and hormones. Whenever possible, deploy your organic spending power to buy organic versions of the following foods (in no particular order). Can’t find organic versions of these foods? In some cases, we’ve listed safer...
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Find where the BEST organic food is grown... close...
www.localharvest.org/
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Chocolate Fondue
Fondue is easy and comforting, and studies show that chocolate actually improves your mood. Chocolate is the star of the show, so buy the highest-quality bars and cocoa you can afford. A tiny bit of coffee, while optional, helps intensify the chocolate flavor.
Serves: 4 Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Total: 15 min Ingredients
2/3 cup evaporated skim milk
3 tbsp agave nectar
1/2 tsp...
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Learn all about recycling !
http://earth911.com/recycling/
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0rganic Beauty and Skin Care ! →
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Yet another "I know what I'm putting on my face"...
Super simple and I guarantee you have these items in your cabinet.. or your mom does. You don’t want to put something on your face, especially if you don’t know what it is.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of WHOLE milk
About 1/2 cup of sugar
A squeeze of honey
What do to:
Start with the whole milk in a cup and mix in the sugar
Add the honey and mix well (You should have a nice thick paste)
Apply...
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Eight Ways Sex Makes You Beautiful !
1. Natural Make-Up
“If you spend 15 minutes a day doing the deed, your checks will have a natural flush, your lips will have a perfect red pout and your skin will glow.” According to YouBeauty.com
2. Save Face
“Even if you stay out of the sun, you still may be at risk for premature pruning” Says YouBeauty.com Sex increases the blood flow throughout your body which brings...
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Homemade Facial Masks, Cleansers and Scrubs:
The Basic Sugar Scrub for Ashy Skin:
2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp warm water
This scrub is really good because it exfoliates the skin rather than rips like skin(which salt would do).
What to do ?
Stir the sugar into the warm water so that it melts, make sure the granules are dissolved.
Apply to face, gently massage and rinse with warm water.
Soothing Honey Mask for Dry Skin (can be used up...