These pictures were from the beginning of June to about Mid June.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Fresh Food Update :)
These pictures were from the beginning of June to about Mid June.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Stop Shampooin'
Seriously just stop. Sounds absolutely gross I know but if you have an open mind please read on.
This year in March I made the decision to stop using store bought shampoo and conditioners. I honestly really really hate spending money on those sorta things. A long while ago Randy showed me a page on natural beauty. Oh yes that definitely sparked my interest and made me happy. So I made the decision that when my shampoo and conditioner was done then I would be done. PERIOD!
Let me tell you first that I have had itchy scalp as far back as I can remember. It flares up, then tapers off, then flares up etc etc. I also had really bad dandruff so I have also had in my shower a dandruff shampoo of some sort for yeeeeaaaars. My hair felt "blah" to me, no life no bounce, just blah. Sure it shined the first couple hours after shampoo, then thats it. Ive tried stuff for volume, and moisture, and "for normal hair", and expensive shampoos you can buy in the Salon. Nothing ever worked to my satisfaction. Oh the frustration.
What I did.
For 2 whole weeks I didnt use anything in my hair but a hot water rinse in the shower every other day. And everyday I brushed my hair like my life depended on it. YES my hair felt groooss and nasty, so if you try this I would recommend doing it when you can stay home. Once I did that I soon realized how far out of balance my scalp had become using these shampoos and conditioners. My hair was very oily, and flakey, and just ewey. But I was surprised when I went out in public that I didnt get any funny looks from people.
After that I grabbed Baking Soda, Apple Cider Vinegar, and a cup and jumped in the shower. I probably mixed an equivalent ratio to 2 Tablespoons of Baking Soda to 1 cup of water. I mixed it well, wet my hair down then poured my mixture on top of head slowly and scrubbing with my other hand at the same time. Working from the Scalp down, then I rinsed it out completely.
Then I took ACV, didn't dilute it, poured some in my palm and applied that to my ends and worked my way up. Then rinsed. I have to admit I hate vinegar so I was very apprehensive to use ACV. BUT BOY DOES IT WORK!!!
My hair had shine for days! Not hours, days! It was so light and bouncing and fun. It started to have its own personality and some curly bounce was coming out also. WOOT! Im a couple months into this and I completely love it and will absolutely never apply any chemicals like that in my hair again! Nowadays, I can go about a week to a week and a half WITHOUT having to use Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar. It all depends on my activity level, the weather, and humidity etc. In between those times, if I feel my hair needs it I do a hot water rinse. I also still brush my hair often to keep the natural oils our bodies produce evenly distributed. This is the first time in my life I look in the mirror at my hair and LOVE IT! Ladies believe me you do not NEED OTC shampoos, just simple baking soda that everyone has in their cabinets. I also now dilute the ACV with water as now I dont need it to be so strong like in the beginning. Also I sometimes I find myself just not needing to use as much Baking Soda. I can imagine also that the strength of baking soda and ACV will probably vary from person to person as everyone's scalp is going to be different.
This year in March I made the decision to stop using store bought shampoo and conditioners. I honestly really really hate spending money on those sorta things. A long while ago Randy showed me a page on natural beauty. Oh yes that definitely sparked my interest and made me happy. So I made the decision that when my shampoo and conditioner was done then I would be done. PERIOD!
Let me tell you first that I have had itchy scalp as far back as I can remember. It flares up, then tapers off, then flares up etc etc. I also had really bad dandruff so I have also had in my shower a dandruff shampoo of some sort for yeeeeaaaars. My hair felt "blah" to me, no life no bounce, just blah. Sure it shined the first couple hours after shampoo, then thats it. Ive tried stuff for volume, and moisture, and "for normal hair", and expensive shampoos you can buy in the Salon. Nothing ever worked to my satisfaction. Oh the frustration.
What I did.
For 2 whole weeks I didnt use anything in my hair but a hot water rinse in the shower every other day. And everyday I brushed my hair like my life depended on it. YES my hair felt groooss and nasty, so if you try this I would recommend doing it when you can stay home. Once I did that I soon realized how far out of balance my scalp had become using these shampoos and conditioners. My hair was very oily, and flakey, and just ewey. But I was surprised when I went out in public that I didnt get any funny looks from people.
After that I grabbed Baking Soda, Apple Cider Vinegar, and a cup and jumped in the shower. I probably mixed an equivalent ratio to 2 Tablespoons of Baking Soda to 1 cup of water. I mixed it well, wet my hair down then poured my mixture on top of head slowly and scrubbing with my other hand at the same time. Working from the Scalp down, then I rinsed it out completely.
Then I took ACV, didn't dilute it, poured some in my palm and applied that to my ends and worked my way up. Then rinsed. I have to admit I hate vinegar so I was very apprehensive to use ACV. BUT BOY DOES IT WORK!!!
My hair had shine for days! Not hours, days! It was so light and bouncing and fun. It started to have its own personality and some curly bounce was coming out also. WOOT! Im a couple months into this and I completely love it and will absolutely never apply any chemicals like that in my hair again! Nowadays, I can go about a week to a week and a half WITHOUT having to use Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar. It all depends on my activity level, the weather, and humidity etc. In between those times, if I feel my hair needs it I do a hot water rinse. I also still brush my hair often to keep the natural oils our bodies produce evenly distributed. This is the first time in my life I look in the mirror at my hair and LOVE IT! Ladies believe me you do not NEED OTC shampoos, just simple baking soda that everyone has in their cabinets. I also now dilute the ACV with water as now I dont need it to be so strong like in the beginning. Also I sometimes I find myself just not needing to use as much Baking Soda. I can imagine also that the strength of baking soda and ACV will probably vary from person to person as everyone's scalp is going to be different.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Bow Wow Beach and Summer Fun
Saturday, June 15, 2013
My Canon Rebel
I took this picture with my 58 mm Canon Rebel using a Uv filter and an Intensifier filter
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Photography Tab
I started a photography tab at the top of my page for, yes you guessed it, photography! (goofy cheesy grin ;). . . .) and I'll post pictures that I like taken with my Canon Rebel 58 mm.
Tomato, Basil and Thyme OH MY!
Found out this is a strong herb! . . . Notice how this particular Basil looks....Go ahead I'll wait......These pictures were taken from April through the beginning of June
Smells woooonderful. I already love the store bought cilantro, but mmmmmmm home grown is oh so the yummier-istist! For.....Reals.....
Ok so yes like we figured Lettuce was a flop. So we ended up learning one way how "NOT" to grow Lettuce. Yes! One way eliminated, Score!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Plant progress YUM!
HELLLLO!
Couple months have past since my last post and I have "plenty o pictures" to show!
First we'll start with the babies. It was really fun and interesting to watch daily the growth these plants can make. My FAVORITE is Cilantro! I can just munch on it all day. My intensifier filter and my macros certainly came in handy for this. :)
These pictures were taken from March and April.
Lettuce
Now our lettuce was kind of a experiment. We weren't actually expecting to grow good lettuce in our little flat container, but it was worth the shot and our viewing pleasure
All righty ma' lovely lettuce ladies, stretch it to the left!
Cilantro
Mr. Cilantro hanging wit' Miss. Lettuce
Tomato
Thyme, Basil
Lettuce
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