And at the End of the Rainbow there was......

Ice Storm Photography

2013-03-03T14:28:00.001-08:00

These are some pics of our recent ice storm

These were took with my birthday present from my husband yay!!

Best camera ever ive seen many purchase this camera after ive showed them what it could do so if your looking for a camera here it is it also takes video with excellent stabilization

Lets KIck Our Own Butts !!

2013-03-03T13:21:00.000-08:00

Ok for my current obsession im doing work out dvd's

heres some ive been doing and ones im about to order to add to my collection

This one im doing right now

This one i have ordered on the way right now to add variety in a format im used to

hopefully i can find myself agian not sure what happened but determind to undo it
Wish me luck all!!

Coconut Hair Treatment

2012-03-10T18:00:00.001-08:00

Hello again here is a tip I have been wanting to try for a while.

Melt coconut oil & smear into hair

let set for like an hour ish

wash out as normal

Bam !!

super shiny silky smooth hair!!

just like that its that easy

also try a few drops put into your hair color

Shhh! that's a secret!

One more thing

its great for a body moisturizer

smear some oil on a warm wet rag & rub all over

its awesome for the skin

try coconut oil today

& tell me what all you use it for

the list should be long !

This has been another product detox post

Do try this at home.

Yes its a Jump Rope

2012-03-09T14:43:00.001-08:00

Yes It's a Jump rope

Well do you have a tight schedule?

You do if you have children,

& if you have kids you probably have jump ropes somewhere

well my challenge is to jump rope during one commercial block a day

yes just one

try it

its easy & fun

Your getting oodles of cardio

& working out the largest muscle group in your body.

Add jump roping to your routine & see what it does for you.

If you haven't used a Jump rope in a long time

(like most of us)

you will realize it.

Don't worry you'll get it !!!

Get outside & play with your kids

NOW !!

are you still here ??

GO !

Do you want your youthful body back or not ?

Act like a kid then!

If you want it be it

Fabric Softner Tip

2012-03-02T08:12:00.001-08:00

OK well for fabric softener i just squeeze a sponge & throw it in the dryer.

Easy!!

To mix I use a regular liquid fabric softener.

1 part liquid softener

3 parts water

I just put in a cap full of softener in container

then while washer is filling up, fill 3 cap fulls

toss moist sponge in dryer & this mixture stretches pennies

The container I'm using is an old dish washing pack dispenser

it has a nice re closeable lid & perfect size for sponges,

so I'm reusing something that would normally become trash!

Just collect the sponges from dried clothes when done & place them back in tub.

no more wasteful drier sheets stuck to everything!

Saving Face Product Detox

2012-03-02T07:19:00.000-08:00

Well we all have crazy products with who knows what in it, right?

I'm so tired of purchasing products for my face that over dry my skin or clog up my pores.

My bathroom counter was littered with products for this & that & I don't even like most of them.

The products I do like are not as good as they seem after my facial product detox.

We all know about whole foods & getting back to the basics,

well my product detox is like changing out for whole foods.

Here is an uber basic face care tip.

Ok well for a general toner /astringent always use Witch Hazel,

Just squirt a little on a cotton ball & rub on face as normal.

For dryer skin add a little olive oil to the same cotton ball with Witch Hazel.

For Acne prone skin use a wet rag with some apple cider vinegar.

now vinegar has some fumes that will burn your eyes if you use a lot

so baby step up your usage until you find a comfortable amount.

OK your awake now!

Well you can also add some Olive oil to your vinegar rag & rub again for added moisture you'll need.

I usually use vinegar & water for astringent/ face wash.

Then i use the Witch Hazel & olive oil together & my skin is soft & hydrated all day.

You can use this as often as you need

Always try not to use soap soap will strip your skin.Use soap sparingly.

Hannah Banana Pancakes

2012-02-24T08:43:00.001-08:00

1 Cup Flour

1/4 Cup almost Brown Sugar

2 Tsp Baking Powder

1/4 Tsp Salt

mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl

1-2 Eggs (I like 2)

1 Cup Milk

1 Tbs Oil

2 mushed big ripe Bananas

Stir wet ingredients until mixed

Slowly mix both bowls

when blended

add 2 handfuls of Oatmeal

Pour Cook Enjoy!

Stomp Swamp Gumbo

2012-02-21T17:52:00.000-08:00

saute up chicken pieces until white in some olive oil

use a lid to keep in moisture but stir frequently

add cut up link sausage

fry until fully cooked

remove from pan leaving the drippings

Add chopped up celery & onions in drippings

saute until soft

remove leaving the drippings & whatever is stuck to bottom of pan

add some more oil if not runny

add flour & mix until a dough like consistency

& that's your roux, like when you make gravy

If your using a pan like me move the roux to a bigger pot

slowly add a can of beer stirring out the lumps for a smooth gravy like consistency

add another beer & a can of chicken broth

now that you have your soup add

a can of diced tomatoes

a can of diced tomatoes with chillies (rotel)

couple handfuls of brown rice

okra & the sauteed celery & onion from earlier

boil until rice is soft

while waiting on rice add Cajun seasoning & thyme to taste

stirring in a little at a time so not to over do it

OK now that's your rice is soft

add the chicken & sausage from earlier

simmer up until blended

then add the shrimp

cook until shrimp is red & cooked

Now you have some thick & rich

Swamp Stomp Gumbo

Enjoy!!!

Potato Fridge Deodorizer

2012-02-21T08:28:00.001-08:00

Alright Its a potato .

Well instead of using baking soda to deodorize your fridge

Use a Cut Potato !

I always forget my baking soda in the fridge. I find it in one hard clump that's been there

who knows how long after it should be, hidden in the condiment shelf.

Well no more !!

Use half of a leftover potato & just set it in your fridge!

The potato will soak up the smell in your fridge , turning it dark.

When the potato has turned, just cut off a slice from the end.

Then just place the new potato end into the fridge again

Remember to keep it fresh cut off end slice every other day or so

place it in a visual spot so you don't forget

If someone asks what the heck is that !

Tell them its my fridge potato!

Remember that a clean fridge is a happy fridge.

Try my homemade bleach recipe to safely clean out your fridge!

This is Nutty Banana Bread

2012-02-17T06:15:00.001-08:00

Preheat oven at 350

3/4 cup Sugar

1/2 cup melted Butter

1 TSP Vanilla

2 Eggs

Cream together in a bowl

1 1/2 cup of All purpose Flour

1/2 TSP Baking Soda

Slowly Mix flour mix to the creamed mix

1/2 cup of chopped nuts

1/2 cup of Yogurt / Cream cheese / or Sour cream

1 cup or so of mushed Bananas

Mix all in to the batter

( My husband would have liked cinnamon in it

so i guess you can add cinnamon to taste)

I used a muffin pan & 2 small loaf pans

don't remember how long it took 30-50 min

But its GOOD!

Enjoy!

carpet spot treatment

2012-02-16T10:55:00.002-08:00

in a bowl pour in 1/2 cup water &1/2 cup vinegar

Slowly add 1/2 cup baking soda letting the fizz stop before you add more

dampen spot with rag

let set (sometimes you can just watch it disappear !)

scrub up spot

hopefully you wont need to clean the rest of your carpet to match the clean spot

but if you do sprinkle baking soda evenly on your carpet, brush it in.

spray water & vinegar all over the area

brush & spray until desired results

let dry brush & vacuum

Done! you now have a clean carpet for super cheap no weird chemicals

& dirt wont stick to the carpet as much after use unlike other cleaners

so u can keep your carpet cleaner!

safe to use with crawling babies !

Homemade Bleach

2012-02-16T10:38:00.000-08:00

In a spray bottle mix

Vinegar just less than half

Push to half with peroxide

squeeze in juice of a lemon

fill the rest up with water

You can use this anywhere

safe around kids & pets

I like to spray it in my shower after use like an after shower spray

or in my kitchen its super safe & no bleach spots on my clothes !

Dishwasher tip

2012-02-16T10:04:00.000-08:00

Use white vinegar instead of rinse aid

Save money & the environment

It really works!!

My dishes are better than when i used regular rinse aids!

It helps keep the dishwasher clean too!

White beans

2012-02-16T09:28:00.000-08:00

Soak 1lb-ish Great Northern Bean & Lentils overnight

chop up a red onion

chop up some celery-

even the leaves (super good for ya)

chop up some garlic

to release the skin from the garlic press down on the clove

with the knife handle, then just peel off the skin.

shove all the ingredients in a crock pot

with onion soup mix & beer of choice

dont use too much bean water-

use just enough water to cover the beans before placing in the pot

add pork or ham if you like

Turn the crock pot on high for 6 hrs

Enjoy!

Colorful antioxidant smoothie

2012-02-15T10:06:00.000-08:00

Ok so everyone is getting ready for summer right?

Why not blend your way there!

With these basic ingredients you wont have to

scavenge specialty stores for ingredients.

Full of antioxidants & fiber!

Banana

carrot (optional)

spinach

frozen mixed berries

fruit & veggie juice

& or tea

a shot of apple cider vinegar

(its ok a small amount is not noticeable )

Blend until smooth

Drink you sweet cravings away !!

Remember to eat your colors!

ENJOY!!!

This is Blue Taco Nachos!

2012-02-13T19:22:00.000-08:00

                                                          Here's to the color craze !
                                                          The color is blue,
   Small changes make the biggest impact!

1lb ground beef (or preferred ground meat)
    1/2 purple onion chopped small
   1tsp-tbs or minced garlic (suite to taste)
    Simmer on med low until meat is fully cooked & onion is soft.
   drain & mix in taco seasoning packet
                                                with 2/3 cup water simmer until absorbed
1/2 cup more or less of chopped tomato's
                                                       1/2 cup more or less of mixed lettuces with red leaves
                                         Have stuff like shredded cheese & salsa &
what ever you like on your taco.
   Place toppings however you like on top of a handful of
                                                               Blue organic corn chips

Enjoy! & remember to add some color to your life!