Tuck A Little Fragrance in Your Drawers

Take your favorite perfume and spray a couple of cotton balls and then place in your undies drawer. Every time you open the drawer, you will be greeted by a gorgeous scent and we all know how perfume always makes you feel better! Especially on a dull day! That’s what I did yesterday and it actually did make up for a cold dull day. Hey, it’s June!! Isn’t this supposed to be a nice hot summer??

*What’s In Your Makeup Bag?

 

Every makeup bag is different. I doubt that any two women choose
the same items. Here’s what you would find in mine.

-compact with a mirror (You can quiet the shine and use the mirror to apply other cosmetics.)

-2 lipsticks (One in a peach shade and one in a rose shade so that

I will have which ever one I need with me at all times.)

-eyeliner pencil (Just in case my liner has disappeared. )

-neutral blush that can double as a shadow

-purse size fragrance.

Fantasia Tobacco Blossom

I’m really curious about this soap and the scent in particular. The flower of the tobacco plant is used. Have no idea what that would smell like, but I’m really curious. Any ideas??

Available at Flutter

A Little Link Love for a Tuesday Night

More amazing stuff that I found tonight.

I Must Dodge the Raindrops!

Banana Coconut Bread

Todo Tattoo

Dreamy Winter Delight

10 Beautiful Indian Roads

A Little Link Love for a Sunday Night

Not Going Anywhere for March Break??

Stella McCartney Beaded Wedge Slide

Coming this March

Morning Quotes

Evil Baby Names lol… I checked. I’m good.

What makes You Happy?

Have you ever spent any time actually considering the things in life that you really enjoy? By the end of the day, I hope to have lots of suggestions from you. We will all benefit from everyone elses list. Actually, I should have asked yesterday. It was one of those days when I was in the deepest funk and today… the cause doesn’t even matter. Sound familar??

Today, I think that I will paint my nails. I just finished with an emery board, I think a nice soft color should be perfect.

*Your First Toner

Question:What is a toner and why would I want to use one?

Answer: A toner is a product that you use after cleansing. Applied with a cotton ball, it picks up the last trace of cleanser you might have missed and leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean before you apply your moisturizer. If you have never used a toner, you might want to start off with a plain bottle of Witch Hazel. You can find it at any drugstore. It does a good job and the price is something you will like as well.

*The Perfect Makeup Bag

It’s not those pretty cases that you pay a fortune for. It’s a plain plastic bag that you can zip closed. You can see the contents in seconds, which is a bonus for me. After all, who has the time to go rooting around in a bag just to find that the eyeliner pencil you were looking for was in a drawer all along. Give me an inexpensive see through bag any day. Saves me time and money.

*Start Walking and Burn Calories

An easy way to burn calories is to wear them off walking… anywhere and everywhere.  Clip on the pedometer the minute you get up and for the first week, monitor your daily steps. Second week, try adding 500 additional steps. Be sure to choose a pedometer that offers a cover that closes over the re-set button. It doesn’t take very much to accidently bump the button and you are back at zero steps. I have definitely been there and done that.

I know that you might be thinking that walking isn’t supposed to burn all that many calories, but the steps do add up. You will be amazed at how quickly they accumulate. And, even a little bit of exercise will make you feel better! And be sure to get everyone in the family involved. A little fresh air even on a cold day never hurt anyone.

*Garden Milk Bath

 1 cup cornstarch
2 cups dry milk powder
4 T. of your crushed orange mint leaves
1/2 cup sea salt
 
Crush dried mint leaves and then add to above ingredients. Spoon into a decorative jar and then add a generous amount to a warm bath. Be sure to leave the mint leaves large enough to be visible against the white cornstarch and milk powder. And yes, there is such a thing as orange mint and it’s just as easy to grow as ordinary mint. Might make a really nice gift idea for those on next year’s Christmas list.  When was the last time anyone actually made you a present with their own hands?? People just don’t have the time anymore. Shame really.   Luckily, this recipe takes minutes to whip up.