How to Get the Underside of Acrylic Nails Bright & Clean!

A few weeks ago my daughter and I decided to splurge and get our nails done, as in acrylic nails.  For the most part, gardening has slowed down so I thought this would be a great idea!  And, it was!

But, what about the unsightly underside?  

You know what I mean...

After a couple of weeks your natural nail starts to grow back and the undersides take on a yellowish color.  

I really don't like that at all!  But have no fear, there's a quick fix that's cheap, natural and even smells good!

Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking Soda & doTERRA Lemon essential oil

Simply mix a paste, thick enough to sit on a brush and add 4 or 5 drops of Lemon essential oil for brightening!

Brush em.

The End.

The Great Lemon Bomb Toilet Cleaner!

I'm home alone, blogging about toilet cleaner and wishing like crazy that someone was here to see this! Who knew that cleaning toilets could be so much fun!  

When your kids see this mad scientist move, they'll be jumping up and down volunteering to get this chore...a small miracle in of itself wouldn't you say?  

And, you're going to laugh when you see how much fun this is and how squeaky clean the toilet bowl gets!

SIMPLE ingredients!  
Good for you, the planet AND your plumbing!  I use this basic recipe for unclogging my kitchen sink so consider it a bonus to that sparkling commode, the plumbing gets a good cleanse too!

For a lemony clean add a 5 to 6 drops of doTERRA Lemon EO to...

1 Cup Vinegar and 1 Cup Baking Soda...

I would suggest you combine the ingredients in the following order :)

First of all, choose a large pitcher, pan or bowl because once you combine all the ingredients the mad, mad fun begins!  Add the Lemon EO and the white vinegar first, then dump in the baking soda and watch the magic!  Actually, you might want to grab it and run because it grows rather quickly!  There was maybe 2 seconds between photos, and look how it grew!  

SO FUN!!

  

Apologizing in advance!  Somehow it doesn't seem right to post a photo of a toilet bowl :-/

But you've got to see this!  Once you drop the contents into the bowl it fills up with this thick, glorious, lemony, foamy cleaning genius that works amazingly well!  I let the magic sit for awhile...then flush it down and clean the pipes too!

Try this with your kids over the weekend, show them just how fun cleaning can be *wink* *wink*!

Daybook 23

Outside my window- It was a really nice temperature today- not too hot, and a bit windy- perfect for working in the garden this morning.

I am thinking about- This video. I watched it for the first time several days ago, but it's so funny I keep laughing every time I think about it. :D

From the kitchen- We're having [homemade] mac & cheese for supper.

I am creating- I did some sketching yesterday...

I am reading- "N or M?" by Agatha Christie.

I am hearing- Mollie, getting the table set for supper.

I am planning- One of these days I really need to rearrange my bookshelves- 'cause right now my books don't all fit.

I am wearing- A tiered denim skirt, and a green shirt.

My hair is- I just washed it, so I've put it up, and haphazardly stuck a flower into it.

Around the house- It's been a pretty uneventful week so far... :D

September 1, 2, 3 & 4

September 1

We went biking.

September 2

 What I wore for church.

 September 3

We went for a boat ride... and I convinced Lilia that we needed some crazy hair pictures. :D

September 4

My hair today.

(More pictures here.)

How I Kicked The Bottled Water Habit!!

For some time now, I've been hooked on bottled water.  I know, there are worse things to be hooked on but seriously, what about all that plastic?!  Now that's serious!

Plastic pollutes the earth.
Plastic corrodes my body.
Plastic is expensive.
Plastic is wasteful.

Plastic is devious.  I had no ideas how much I was consuming until I started recycling!  It was a wake~up call and I had to do something about it.



A few weeks ago, after decades of buying bottled water I  found a secret that's been working and, it's so simple!  Simple works for me.  In fact, have you ever noticed how a Win/Win situation is always S I M P L E?
   

Here's my story, my simple story :)  Two weeks ago, my family was in Newport Beach, CA for my brother's wedding.  One morning my sister, JoAnn and I wandered into this place... 

...and this "tall drink of water" caught my eye!

An attractive, streamlined glass bottle with a pop-up lid and a locking handle.  {Glass} being the key word here because plastic and essential oils DO NOT play well together.  I justified this purchase by deciding I might drink more water if could add essential oils.  And hey, what about all that plastic I have to dump at the recycle center.  What are the health benefits and, would I commit to this?  

My bottle of Lemon essential oil came to mind, Grapefruit joined the conversation too!  As I already mentioned, simple just works and it's almost ALWAYS a Win Win outcome.  Here's a list of Lemon's winning ways when mixed with plain old tap water.

A couple drops of Lemon in my reusable {glass} water bottle brings me so many benefits that include beauty, health, healing and an instant hit of revitalizing aromatherapy every time I pop the lid for a drink of Lemon water!


Or, a couple drops of Grapefruit (my fav!) in my reusable {glass} water bottle for  a cleansing and refreshing, fat chasing cocktail.  It's also a great diuretic, stimulant and, one of the few essential oils that can cut a Diet Coke withdrawal headache.  Grapefruit is one of the essential oils I'm drawn to, I also moisturize with it!  {click here} to learn more about the beautifying attributes of Grapefruit essential oil.



For an extra treat, add some of the citrus oils to sparkling water and suddenly a glass of water takes on new meaning!

Once again, here's even more proof that doTERRA essential oils are fabulous for changing lives and improving the planet.  I'm relieved that I've cut my plastic bottle consumption to almost nothing...I regretted every bottle I threw away!  Now that I know Lemon or Grapefruit is gracing my drinking water, I no longer have an aversion to tap water!  

Yet another S I M P L E change you can make in your life with ground breaking benefits!  

doTERRA essential oils are my kind of  S I M P L E.

Hunter's Care Package ~ Be Wilderness Ready!

Call of the Wild.

I just dropped Mike off at the Killgore Creek trailhead in the Hoback mountain range of Wyoming to scout for elk.  In 4 short weeks, he'll be outfitting for family and friends headed west to spend 2 weeks elk hunting.  Picture this will you?  Three old mature men, two younger, horses, guns, whiskey and beer.  Should I be worried??  Probably!

Truth be told, I always worry when Mike's camped in the wilderness because our bear population has all but exploded in WY.  Bears aren't the only worry though, there are LOTS of other things that can come up too!  I like to think I've got his back in the preparedness department, here are 3 ways to ensure a safe and sane camp.

First and foremost, I'll be sending a few essential oils in Mikes daypack.  The CW Travel Pack is PERFECT for tucking into the daypack because it's light and rugged.  Packaged in an Altoids tin, it's easy to have on the trail if needed.

Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, On Guard and Melaleuca  

....a few doTERRA On Guard Throat Drops and some Dora Bandaids (that's all I had in the house okay?)

With 5 essential oils he's prepared for:

Stomach issues
Restful sleep
Cuts and wounds
Muscle ache (you saw those mountains, they'll be hurting for sure)
Blisters
Burns
Hangover Headaches
Fever
Water purification
Sore throat
Allergies
Ear ache
Insect bites

P.S.  I'll be sending a cheat sheet with Mike too, just so he knows how and what to use for these various maladies.  

Light their way with Solar Lanterns!

Our son in law gave me this idea!  He mentioned that our backyard solar lights would be great for elk camp.  Great idea!  Often, the weary hunters are stumbling into camp at dusk after a LONG day of hiking and hunting.  I like knowing that the solar lanterns are lighting up camp (latrine included) welcoming them home!  I fill Mike's Solar Lantern with emergency essentials like matches, fire starters and a candle.  I also keep one of these in my car at all times.

All Purpose Healing Balm {for men & horses!)

I've made gallons of this!  With over 20 drops of Lavender, Lemon and Melaleuca doTERRA essential oil in each 4 oz jar, this balm is packed with healing and disinfecting oils!  Not only disinfecting but, anti microbial, anti fungal and antibacterial too!  I feel confident that if man or horse gets a cut or abrasion, this balm will do the trick of getting the "ick" out, protecting the wound and healing tissue.  

Make sure your hunter's prepared this season with a few essential oils to cover a myriad of symptoms or situations!  Light their way with fire hazard free solar lanterns packed with emergency essentials, and be ready for wound care, be they man or beast with All Purpose Healing Balm!

August 28, 29, 30 & 31

August 28

Peaches! Yummy. :)

August 29

Night sky.

August 30

Touch-Me-Not flowers.

August 31

 

Pretty eyeshadow... :)