Thursday, July 29, 2010

Body Scrub...yes you can do it !!

It is simply easy and costs very little. Use any plastic or glass jar four to eight ounces is a good size. (old peanut butter jars are great, I prefer glass.) Get Epsom Salts at any large store in their pharmacy section usually. They now even have scented salts and it is available in small and large sizes. Get some dried or fresh lavender or bay leaves chop up and mix with salt. About a tablespoon works well. Pour salts and herbs in jar, add baby oil to cover...and wow you have a body scrub. You can do this without the herbs but is so fun to include them, think of it as a little bit of the earth's spirit added to your scrub. You can add a few drops of food coloring shake to disperse color, do not use too much. Also you could add a few drops of essential oil. If you use essential oil be sure you know how to use them. There are some you would not use if you were pregnant and some you would not use if you had serious medical conditions. Apply generously to feet,legs,and arms (I like to do this while in tub)..slip into the water, rinse,..... smoother skin than you have ever had for pennies....

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Herbs for food on the grill

Next time you grill chicken, pork or potatoes add a few sprigs of Rosemary as you are cooking (just lay them on top or chop them up and sprinkle liberally) over the food as it is cooking ,use your usual spices also, this just adds additional zip to the food....yummy.