Have any cans of pumpkin pie filling left over from the holidays? Use a can of the yummy stuff plus a bit of honey and yogurt to make a luscious exfoliating skin mask!
Here is what you need:
1/4 cup canned pumpkin pie filling
1 tsp. vanilla yogurt
1 tsp. honey
Mix the ingredients together until you get a creamy consistency. Then lightly smooth the mixture over your face (slightly dampen your skin beforehand.)
Relax about 10-15 minutes, then wash away gently with warm water.
*Always test a new treatment on a small area of your arm first, just to make sure your skin is not too sensitive.
Skip the expensive air fresheners at the store, and save a little money by making your own all natural air fresheners right in your own kitchen.
Slice two lemons then layer the slices on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Bake in your oven at 250 degrees for about 60 minutes. Turn off the heat, open the oven door, and enjoy the refreshing scent throughout your home!
Easy-Peasy!
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We always have packages of instant oatmeal in our kitchen pantry, so this make-it-yourself facial is one of my favorites (and it smells delicious too!!)
Apple-Oatmeal Facial
1 packet instant oatmeal
1 tsp. apple cider
1 Tbs. almond oil
Blend ingredients in blender. Massage mixture all over your face. Place a warm washcloth over your skin for about 3-5 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry gently.
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Got Grapes? Then you have a FREE natural face toner that will brighten and tighten your skin! Grapes have plenty of antioxidants and other good stuff like alpha-hydroxy acids that will tone and brighten your skin, plus help fight those little lines on your face.
Next time you are in the cosmetics/beauty products aisle, check how much those grape-infused serums and creams cost now-a-days.
Head to the grocery store and buy some green grapes instead - you will get a healthy snack plus a beauty treatment for one price!
Take some of those grapes and put them in the freezer for a few minutes. When they are chilled, take them out and slice each grape in half. Then rub the fruit part (not the skin side) gently over your face and neck. Leave the juice on your face for about 10-15 minutes, then rinse.
If you do this nightly for about a week or so, you should see a difference in your skin's tone.
You can save money by making your own room fresheners. These are easy recipes using natural ingredients that take no time at all to whip up!
1. Use a glass jar with lid, such as a jelly jar, pickle jar or olive jar to make vanilla-scented air fresheners. First, carefully punch holes in the lid using a nail. Second, moisten several cotton balls with a few drops of vanilla extract. Drop the balls in to the jar, put the lid on and you are done! These scented jars are perfect for smaller areas like closets, nooks, and bathrooms.
2. Make a homemade spray air freshener using all natural ingredients. First, fill an empty spray bottle with 2 cups water and 1/8 cup baking soda. Next, add about 10 drops of a scented oil you like. Shake the bottle slightly, and your air freshener is ready to be spritzed into the air, leaving a light fresh scent!
Make an inexpensive eye mask using parsley to help brighten under-eye circles.
Parsley is rich in Vitamin K, which can reduce blood flow to the eye area when applied. According to Audrey Kunin, M.D., and founder of DERMAdoctor.com, that blood flow is one reason for under-eye circles.
She explains that the fatty tissue under our eyes thins over time, which makes blood vessels more visible. And it is their slightly bluish color that gives the illusion of circles under the eyes.
Parsley Eye Mask
1 small handful of fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. plain yogurt
Combine the parsley and yogurt in a food processor or blender. Pulse until a paste is formed. Gently apply to under-eye area, relax for 20 minutes, then wash off with warm water.
Try this once a week to brighten up your under-eye skin.
Two quick do-it-yourself tips for today (one for the home and one for you!) that can help save you a little time, a little money and even a little muscle, LOL!
1. Instead of spending money on a toilet bowl cleaner, try pouring in a can of soda into the toilet! Best part is-you do not need to scrub-just let it soak for about an hour, and flush. The soda should have removed rust rings and other mineral deposits, no scrubbing required!
2. Make your own lip scrub: Just mix 2 tsp. sugar with 1 tsp. olive oil, almond oil, or sunflower oil. Put mixture into a resealable jar and store in refrigerator for up to a month. Once a week or so, gently massage the scrub over your lips, then rinse with warm water to remove dead skin cells and keep your lips soft.
Making your own baby wipes will not only save you money, it is a great way to go green!
Home Made Baby Wipes
Mix a cup of water with 2 Tbs. each of baby oil and baby shampoo. Pour mixture into a Tupperware-type container. Cut a paper towel roll in half horizontally; remove the cardboard roll and lay towels in the Tupperware container to soak; cover to store.
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