Apple Cider Vinegar

Click here to read article on Huffington Post


Im still discovering lots of great ways I can use ACV, I started using it on my face as a toner recently and can already see the difference. This article provided with more uses that Im definitely going to keep in mind and use sometime in the near future. Like...

DEODORANT

"Deodorant: The smell of apple cider vinegar is putrid, but it pales in comparison to underarm odor. Rub a little into your pits and the odor will eventually neutralize."

I hate OTC deodorants, they make me itch constantly and it drives me insane. Whats the point of putting this on to combat against sweat and odor if you end up scratching off all the stuff off. So, yea, I'll give this suggestions a try...


FOOT SOAK AND BATH SOAK

"Foot soak: Go the natural route with your at-home pedicure and use apple cider vinegar to soothe aching and swollen feet. This provides instant relief for pregnant women, runners, high-heel lovers and flip-flop wearers."

"Bath solution: The next time you get ready to slip into a warm bath, add one to two cap-fulls of apple cider vinegar. It draws toxins out of the body, leaving behind toned and moisturized skin."

I love taking a hot steamy bath and looove giving myself a pedicure for relaxation. During the summer months of course I love to wear flip flops, and so does my daughter. Im going to try this the next time I have "mother daughter mani pedi" time :D!

Check out the article for more ideas, Im sure you'll find at least one that you will want to try, and you more than likely will not regret it!!!

Fresh food update

Oh the Lovely Thunderstorms here in Ohio. I love them! Especially because of all drops of water that hang on to my plants for dear life. My Lovely lady tomatoes are starting to flower! WOOT! The Basil seems to be done with its major growing. I keep pinching off the flowing bud (sorry little ones) Im just not ready for them to go to flower yet ;) We are thinking of making a Pesto :D!!! Can anyone recommend a good Pesto Recipe?
TomatoesThese pictures were taken at the end of June
Basil

Thyme

Cilantro & Coriander

Scrumptious Food Update

Delicious food update! These Beauties are extremely photogenic. I'm having creative fun with my camera and settings and seeing the gorgeous pictures I come up with. These were taken Mid to Late June.
Tomato & Basil Cilantro & Coriander Thyme

Summer fun with my Canon Rebel!

I was playing with the settings on my Canon and decided I sooooo needed to take a multitude of pictures of this shiny sparkly solar pinwheel. It was a beautiful, breezy, partly sunny, oh so warm, sun on your back kinda day. The kinda day you wear thin clothes, or, BETTER YET, a thin dress, and lounge on the patio. I take alot of photos simply for my own viewing pleasure. This pin wheel set would be one of them lol. But, come on, its full of color and sparkle and it spins. It's so perfect to stare at and get lost into my own head of creative fantasy.... Fan-tas-tic!
The picture progression shows from a still pinwheel up to a fast spinning pinwheel. I wish I was fast enough to take pictures focusing on the pin wheel blades as they move, but appears still in the photo with the back ground blurred. Hmmmm, oh yes I think I may have to try that the next time around ;)

Click here to see my Pictures on Flicker :P



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