While enjoying the abundance of red grapes, take a few and make this easy refreshing mask. Red grapes and greek yogurt contain alpha hydroxy acids. For this reason they are great for a facial mask. The alpha hydroxy acids gently exfoliate the skin and increase blood flow which helps to minimize fine lines. These acids…
Using a clay mask on a regular basis results in very noticeable improvements in skin tone, texture and appearance. Who doesn’t want to have more youthful smoother skin with smaller pores and less acne/blackheads? Most commercial clay masks contain parabens. Parabens (methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben) are synthetic preservatives that are put in skin care…
The cold winter weather is upon us again and what better way to keep warm than by having a delicious hot soup. This is a hearty and healthy soup, made with organic ingredients making the soup delicious and very filling. A member of my family, Linda Brophy, made this for a family visit and shared…
I started doing yoga as a way to help me cope with the passing of my father and to manage daily stress. Now almost ten years later, yoga has changed my body, my way of thinking, and my life. The benefits of yoga are almost immediate. After 20 minutes of practicing yoga your focus improves,…
It’s blueberry time! Eat some for your overall health and make a mask for healthier skin If you’re like me you’ve spent a lot of time outside this summer. That also means sun damage. This organic blueberry mask will help with all that sun. It contains three ingredients and is very easy to make. Organic…
When you harvest your garlic or buy some at the farmers market, remember your furry friend. Make some healthy treats. Making dog biscuits is just as easy as making cookies. So why buy a commercial brand? When you make your own treats you know exactly what is being added. There will be a no byproducts…
After a long day spent on your feet shopping, make the holidays happy and bright with a refreshing peppermint foot scrub. Your feet are sore to say the least. How nice to sit down and use a refreshing scrub. The scrub will make your feet soft and no longer achy, which will be a relief.…
The holidays are once again upon us. What better way to celebrate this joyus holiday season than with a decadent and delicious cake. This festive cake is a moist and rich chocolate, with just right amount of coffee taste, topped with a smooth, creamy, fudgy chocolate coffee ganache. It tastes like a celebration. Make this…
Ah, Thanksgiving, it’s a wonderful, heartwarming time. A time filled with family, friends and plenty of delicious food. So why buy canned cranberry sauce when making your own cranberry sauce is quite simple to do and tastes scrumptious. Making cranberry sauce adds a special touch to your Thanksgiving Day table. Thanksgiving Organic Cranberry Sauce 2…
I started wearing makeup in my early teens. I was hooked immediately. I loved the way it looked and all the ways it could be applied to achieve different effects. Makeup fascinated me so much it was a major reason I became a cosmetologist. At the time I wasn’t concerned about the makeup’s ingredients; just the outcome of the application.…
