An old spice bottle, washed thoroughly (try to use one with a sifter lid, the small holes make for easy useA kabuki brush (makeup brush) for application2 tbsp arrowroot powder2 tbsp oat flour (you can also use fine cornmeal in a pinch)6-8 drops of lavender essential oil*For dark hair you combine the same ingredients, but add 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
Soda Stream Machine• Great alternative to soda, even Diet Coke is making American’s fat• Soda Stream Machine is a great alternative to sodas. Sprouted Wheat Toast• Sprouted Wheat Toast for 2 slices is 120 cals. vs. 1 Bagel = 380 cals. Granola/Protein/Energy Bars• Granola bars can be packed with sugars• Protein bars (Why Whey/Hemp instead of Soy, talks dangers of Soy Protein)• Energy Bars are extremely high in calories Snack Alternative: Roasted Flavored Almonds Vs. Chips• Talk about benefits of raw nuts over pre-roasted/seasoned nuts.• Season raw Almonds with Braggs Amino Acids for a savory healthy flavoring.
Instructions: Our first job is to take off the old fixtures. Don't throw them out, though. You may find a use for them with another project in the future. Our second job is to prep our dresser drawer for painting. There isn't much you have to do when refurbishing old furniture; taking a piece of sandpaper and roughing up the surface will do. Finally, we can start painting each individual drawer as a "suitcase." We chose earth tones for our colors. This is in keeping with the colors that were common and popular during the sixties, fifties, forties, and before.
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Items Needed: White Ikea "Billy" 41 ¾" tall bookcase 4 Foot Pine Board 1" thick by 12" wide (NOTE: This is "dimensional lumber," but the actual size of a 1-by-12 is ¾" x 11 ½". Go figure.) 4 Foot piece of Decorative Molding Picture frames for windows Screws Wood Glue Glue Gun Paint Wood Putty
I've had so many comments recently asking me about Essential Oils, so I thought I'd give you a quick "101" on why I'm obsessed with them, and how they work. I a big "smell" person - just as some people are "visual learners" and others are "auditory learners," I am a "smell-learner"! I think my daughter is too, because I've noticed that from a really early age one of the first things she does when encountering a new product, is to sniff it. It can be anything from a new book/pencil to a new dress - it's scent has got to be checked out! Our olafactory response is way more powerful than most of us realize. The smells we take in from our environment can cave a profound effect on many of our bodily systems, most notably our nervous system.
