My mom is pretty awesome. See, she's one of those people that's really hard to buy for. She has just about everything she wants at this point. That's what happens when you live (something)-ish years, and live it well. What makes her pretty awesome, though, is that she always asks for homemade gifts. She's very contented and pleased with something I put in a jar. I'm willing to bet most of your mothers are like that, too. You just don't know it yet. So, today, I'm going to share what ... Continue Reading
Archives for May 2011
Get to Know: Tamanu Oil (for Acne, Scars, Stretch Marks, Scabies, Burns, Athlete’s Foot …)
It seems like every couple of years, there's a new miracle fruit, antioxidant, oil, vegetable, nut, or cat. (Not really the cat thing, except mine.) Tamanu might have actually already had its heyday, but up until about 6 months ago, I'd never heard of it. Most famously, I've read of many people who use it to help with their acne. And, pretty much across the board, the consensus is that it works. Confession: Sometimes I get pimples on my cheeks still. And I pick them, unconsciously. ... Continue Reading
Are You Prepared For a Water EMERGENCY!?!?
Sorry for the alarming headline, but honestly, would you have paid attention if I'd said "Let's Talk About Water Preparedness." Probably not. Because we kind of take our drinking water for granted. It's there, magically, with a flick of the wrist. And if we do lose it, it's only for a little while, and the pain and memory of its absence is easily washed away with a hot shower. What if you woke up tomorrow, sleepily cranked your shower to hot, and nothing came out? No big deal, right? At ... Continue Reading