Dirty Dog Spritzer: A Recipe

How about a recipe for Fido this week?

Between Baths, Dirty Dog Spritzer

1 Tea bag
8oz Water
1tspn Apple Cidar Vinigar
3 drops Lavender or peppermint Essential Oil
Vitamin E capsule (cut to squeeze contents out)
1/2 tspn castor oil
Mister Bottle

Steep your tea good & strong, add all other ingredients & pour into mister bottle.
This makes a great mist to eliminate odors between baths. The vinigar hides odors, the vit E & castor make the coat shine, the peppermint and lavender make your pooch smell fresh.

NEVER use Essential oils on any cat, it could be deadly. Do not use on puppies. Please check with your vet before using any other essential oils on your dog.

Cupcake Notecards: One of my favorite things!

My favorites list is overflowing at etsy! Each week I would like to share with you one of my personal favs. This week it's Cupcake notecards by April!


April is founder & creator of Creative Apples & I absolutely love her artsy photo notecards! They are the perfect little all purpose cards to keep on hand for most any friend, loved one, celebration or birthday (not to mention how perfect they would be to give as gifts in sets of 3 or 5.) Cupcakes not your thing? April's got snails, robots, superman, scary dolls and more. You are sure to find a card ( or 2 or 4 or 8) to make you smile!

April has lived in Chicago her entire life and only dreams about leaving during the long, cold, and grey winters. April’s real passion lies in creating and believes the best kind of art is one that you can share with other people. She draws, paints, scrapbooks, is an avid and enthusiastic photographer, and has recently delved into the world of knitting. She hopes to share these creative endeavors with everyone!

You may visit her shop at http://www.creativeapples.etsy.com/

Bath Jelly: A Recipe

(This adorable bath time photo is courtesy of Yogi. More of his great photos can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yogi/ . Thanks Yogi!)

Since the kids are home on summer break I thought I would post a recipe they could make with you.

• 1 Pack unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 C liquid soap
• 3/4 C water
• Food coloring
• Fragrance oil (optional)
• jar with lid

Boil water & pour into a mixing bowl, add gelatin & mix until dissolved .
Add liquid soap into the gelatin & mix in the bowl.
Add 1-2 drops of food coloring & 1-2 drops of fragrance. Stir gently.
Pour mixture into storage container, refrigerate until set.
To use add a small amount under running water or scoop some out to use in place of soap while in the tub.

Unused jelly should be stored in the fridge & thrown out after 2 weeks to prevent mold.

Crystal Clear Body Oil: A NEW Product!

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Therapeutic, pharmaceutical grade oils undergo a strict purification process that removes impurities leaving the oils thin, clean & stable, making them easily accepted by the skin.

Our body oil is multipurpose. I may be used for massage, applied directly to the skin or add a capful to your next bath for all over silky softness!

Loteria Wristlets: One of my fav things!

My favorites list is overflowing at etsy! Each week I would like to share with you one of my personal favs. This week it's Loteria Wristlets by Missy!

Missy is the owner & creator of http://www.missymayd.etsy.com/ . All of her items are handcrafted (sewn by Missy and hand silk screened by her hubbie - Speed Demon Screen Printing). No two items are ever alike! Residing in San Antonio Texas, she is a founding member of the Alamo City Craft Union and has a my space page at: www.myspace.com/alamocitycraftunion.

While Missy makes a variety of wristlets, bags, totes, T-shirt, dresses, headbands and the list goes on... My personal fav is her Loteria Wristlets. I own 2 and that is just not enough. Even the linings are adorable in fun prints like leopard or cherries! (Note to self: buy more wristlets!)

Lemon Lavender Facial Toner: A Recipe

Here's a quick & easy, refreshing toner perfect for those HOTT summer nights!

• 2 TBSP Distilled Water
• 2 TBSP Vodka
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp Witchhazel
• 2 drops Lavender essential oil (optional)
  

Mix ingredients & store in a spray bottle.

Lemon is an awesome oil stripper while Lavender sooths the soul.

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Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast, directed by Francis Dodds, was performed by the Corsicana Children's Company on April 24, 25, 26 & twice on the 27th. The cast was full of young people ages 9-16 while lights and sound were run by children 13-16.

My daughter was in the cast and it was absolutely exhausting. Rehearsals ran daily for 6 weeks, even on Sundays. All their handwork paid off, the show was VERY well received. I was fearful the boys would get out of control during the sword fight (goodness knows they broke 13 wooden swords during rehearsals!) and injure an audience member but that didn't happen (sigh of relief!).

I did my part too as the scenic artist as well as assistant stage manager. There won't be another Children's show until November. We can hardly wait!

What's in MY purse?

A bottle of Head-To-Toe Body Mist, what else?

With warmer weather approaching I wouldn't be caught dead without a bottle of hydrating body mist in my bag. It a quick boost of cool moisture and fragrance anytime you need it.

Try misting it on your hair before you run a comb through it to cut down on tangles.

I have a bottle of Pink Sugar in my purse, a bottle of Satsuma Citrus on my vanity and a bottle of Garden Mint in my gym bag!

Herbal Hair Rinse: A Recipe

Do you desire silky, shiny and manageable hair? Are you tired of dull and lifeless hair? You might just need to restore your hair's PH Balance. An easy way to do that is with an Herbal Hair Rinse.

Ingredients:

1 cup of water

1 Tea Bag

1/2 teaspoon vinigar

Steep your teabag in 1 cup of boiling water. You may use any tea that appeals to you, peppermint, chamomile, green tea, white tea, mango peach or any other tea of your choice. After the tea has cooled to a comfortable temp, add the vinigar.

After shampooing apply your herbal tea rinse. Let it set for 5 minutes then rinse OR leave the rinse on your hair to act as a natural detangeler. It's the vinegar that helps to restore your the pH balance of your hair and scalp. The tea is for fragrance & freshness. Use once weekly.

You might want to add a drop or 2 of your favorite essential oil to the rinse. Geranium, Lavender, Rosewood, Rosemary, Chamomile, Lemon, Orange or Frankincense would all make great additions to your tea rinse.