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Category Archives: bath and body products
DIY Conditioning Hair Rinse
I experimented making my own bath and beauty products as a teenager and never seemed to tired of it. Recently I started using cider vinegar as a hair rinse and love the simplicity. It makes my hair soft, manageable and … Continue reading
Posted in activities, bath and body products, creativity, DIY, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe, Uncategorized
Tagged argan oil, bath and beauty products, bath and body, cider vinegar, diy, hair conditioning rinse, hair rinse, peppermint oil, simple pleasure, support women initiatives, vegetarian, water
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Simple Summer Pleasure: Yogurt
I am so glad I discovered the trick to making great yogurt at home!! I find summer heat can upset my digestion and a cool bowl of home-made yogurt with fresh fruit or agave sweetener, or a smoothie made with … Continue reading
Posted in activities, bath and body products, DIY, Household, Recipe, Seasonal
Tagged agave sweetener, cheese cloth, facial cleansor, greek yogurt, home-made yogurt, plain culture, plain yogurt, smoothie recipe, summer recipe, yogurt and fruit, yogurt cup, yogurt maker, yogurt recipe
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Making Dreams Takes Hard Work
This weekend I took my first steps toward realizing a dream I have been thinking about for years! I am proud, excited, and desperately exhausted….. When my husband suffered a debilitating heart attach 3 years ago, our lives turned upside … Continue reading
Squeaky clean and loving it…
I made a batch of soap before Christmas I was so excited about, I could hardly wait the four weeks required to complete the cure, before using it. I used my standard olive oil and goat milk soap recipe but … Continue reading
Cleaning the Natural Way
I am a clean freak. I admit it. My bathroom and kitchen need to be clean or I can’t stand to use them. The rest of my house can be cluttered and dust ridden and I tolerate that within reason. … Continue reading
Olive Oil’s Place in Beauty
Many in our society are beginning to realize that simplifying life is a goal worth reaching because we are over extended mentally, physically, and economically. Combine this sentiment with eco-awareness, and we find a whole population of people looking for … Continue reading
Posted in activities, bath and body products, DIY, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe
Tagged Beauty product, beauty tip, diy, natural, natural beauty, olive oil, skin & hair treatment
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Spa Treatment at Home
The last few weeks I have been preparing myself mentally and physically for return to a school schedule. I completed doctor and dentist appointments, made family visits, and scheduled time for a manicure and pedicure in the company of my … Continue reading
4H… a great youth organization
The past two weeks of my life have been focused on helping our youngest son complete participation in the 4H program for the year. He took 4 goats and 2 quail for exhibition, as well as, recycling science and soybean … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Care, bath and body products, DIY, Organization
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