When you aren't feeling well, simple things sound best: soup, soup, and more soup. Comfort food becomes a way of life, and the weekly menu tends to be filled with just those things. I have just turned out the lights and pulled the covers up to my chin. My head throbs lightly, … [Read more...] about An Under-the-Weather Menu
An Artful Valentine’s Day Menu
Getting creative, saying "I love you" with a home-cooked Valentine's Day menu, and examining your daily routine. Getting Creative A few years ago they cut our media specialist to a part-time position. I wanted to cry. Working with her for the book fair had been one of my … [Read more...] about An Artful Valentine’s Day Menu
Homemade Lip Balm and Lip Gloss for Your Valentine
Easy recipes for how to make your own natural homemade lip gloss and lip balm for you or your Valentines. Valentine's Day is exactly one week from today. I have nothing. Frantically searching my brain for some Valentine's Day subject to write about I toyed with a cute … [Read more...] about Homemade Lip Balm and Lip Gloss for Your Valentine
Homemade Lip Balm
1/2 ounce beeswax 2 teaspoons olive oil or jojoba oil 2 teaspoons coconut oil (solid at 74º F) 1 teaspoon shea butter or cocoa butter 1/2 teaspoon pure aloe vera 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil 5-7 drops essential oil (like peppermint or grapefruit) In a double boiler, … [Read more...] about Homemade Lip Balm
Homemade Lip Gloss
1/2 ounce pure beeswax 1 tablespoon olive oil or jojoba oil 2 teaspoons coconut oil (solid at 74º F) 1 teaspoon shea butter (can substitute with cocoa butter) 1/2 teaspoon castor oil 1/2 teaspoon lanolin 1/2 teaspoon pure aloe vera 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil 5-10 drops … [Read more...] about Homemade Lip Gloss
