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Dreamy Face Cream

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Frankincense-Face-Cream

This fabulous face cream was found on RealFoodRN when I became interested in essential oils for DIY body products.

I have been using it for over a year – shared several lip balm size containers with friends and still had enough to last more than a year! A friend of mine says it smells like the Snickerdoodle cookies I like to make. I will take that as a compliment! I can tell a big difference in the skin around my eyes. I do not have the tiny lines that I used to and believe it has improved the state of my almost 50 yr old skin! I will continue to make this and make tiny changes as I discover more oils that I like. I decreased the Frankincense oil by 10 drops and added Rosehip oil to my most recent recipe and so far I like it.

Note: this recipe makes about 1 cup of face cream. I divide it between 2 jars and store one in the fridge for later. If you only want a small amount, then divide the recipe in two.

I have included the links to the products from the original post.

Frankincense Face Cream

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • In a double boiler, melt the cocoa butter
  • Combine melted cocoa butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and almond oil in a mixing bowl (I use the bowl from my kitchen aid mixer)
  • Place the bowl into your fridge until it starts to harden
  • Once it is cooled and hardened, put the bowl under your stand mixer, or use your hand mixer to whip it up
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula and whip some more. I scrape and whip several times to get it all well combined
  • Whip until nice and fluffy, then add in the Frankincense and whip until combined
  • Store Frankincense Face Cream in the glass jar, or transfer to any container you desire. I use these or these (you can also find some really cute bottles and jars HERE)
  • Apply Frankincense Face Cream to skin as needed for moisturizing, I use it morning and night. You only need a small amount to cover your face, if you use too much it will be greasy. A little bit goes a long way!
  • I store mine in the fridge in the warmer months to keep it cool. Its very refreshing to apply a cool cream in the summer!

FitHappens

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As we look at the end of 2017 and into the beginning of 2018, I’d like to encourage you to make a step toward health by either joining an exercise class like mine, joining a gym, finding a trainer, or utilizing the myriad of online trainers that are now available through social media.  I prefer and respond better to a real live person and that person is Kerry Keane of FitHappens.

We have a small group of 4 ladies that train together two times a week for 6 weeks.  Our trainer is Kerry, is a local woman who has fabulous ideas and a strong desire to help us be the best version of who we can be and realizes that each one of us has a different “best self” . She is a certified trainer who is constantly improving , adding to her knowlege base for fitness.

What i love about our training group is the freedom to try and sometimes fail and the celebrated successes we have!! Since we are together every week, we recognize each other’s improvements and celebrate them without one ounce of shame! (or maybe that’s just me!)

I have tricked myself into working out regularly by pre-paying for my sessions. I am not going to waste my hard earned money by giving any excuse.  There are no excuses for me not to work out. I go directly from work and that’s what I have found works best for me.

Kerry  pushes us to always TRY and if you fail, you know what you can do the next time to improve.  Example: I cannot get over the mental block that i CAN jump onto a box. I am convinced I will fall but she encourages me to try, and gives me a modified action to substitute when my brain says NOPE.

The decision to join Kerry’s group was a great one. I feel good so I think I look good. I believe that goes hand in hand! I am not defined by the # on the scale, and as a matter of fact, I rarely weigh. I feel good and that’s my goal.

So , no excuses, get moving! If you dont thing group fitness if for you, take a baby step and start walking in your neighborhood or at the local mall. Set a goal to walk 30 minutes several times a week if not daily! The first step might be hardest but it will lead you to a path of health because FitHappens!

 

 

 

 

Party of One

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I have had several years to compile this list of my advice for navigating being single today. I wrote it to a man friend but I think it applies to both sexes equally.
  • Please be careful with your heart as well as the hearts of others.
  • If you don’t want a relationship, please DO NOT pretend that you do.
  • Please don’t awaken love in someone if you do not intend on sticking around.
  • Be upfront and honest about your wishes for your life. If you never want to get married again, the be upfront about that and let your date decide if that’s the kind of relationship they/we want.
  • Don’t say “I love you” unless you mean it. Those three words come with a a lot of expectations so use them wisely.
  • Don’t expect someone to be at your beck and call if you are not willing to do the same for them.
  • More than likely,  hearts have all been broken a few times by the time you meet so be patient with one another and know its ok to want to be loved and even be scared to open up, especially if you have been single for a long period.
  • Dont be afraid of telling the truth. I promise you that telling the truth, no matter how difficult, (even if you know it will hurt) is always better that pacifying someone with a lie or half truth or no words at all
  • Don’t just ‘ghost’ someone if you don’t want to see them any longer. Respect another person enough to tell them because they might hold on way longer than they should just because they don’t know your true feelings. I promise you they can handle it.
  • If someone treats you like they don’t care, believe them. Move on to someone who DOES want your attention.
  • Take care of your finances. Save as much as you can through employer plans. The money adds up fast and you really never miss it.
  • Remember that a ‘date’ doesn’t have to be expensive. Your most valuable asset is your time.
  • Your relationship with your kids is your responsibility. Do what you can to make your kids feel loved and give them time to adjust to your new living arrangement.
  • Do not bad-mouth your ex. Find something positive to say and put it on repeat.
  • Take time to heal your hurts before you move on to a new relationship. There are hurts that don’t arise immediately. Give yourself time to regroup and get back on track.
  • Do not settle. Don’t settle for the next person that comes along just so you don’t have to be alone. Make a list of desirable traits you’d like to see in a mate and compare yourself to it as well as your potential mate.
  • Choose someone that makes you laugh and feel wanted and meets your core love needs most of the time (lets be real- no one is perfect) Don’t be afraid to let your mate know your needs – they will deliver with their spin on them and it just might float your boat more than you ever dreamed!
  • When someone wants your attention, nothing will stop them. When they don’t want your attention, nothing can make them want it. This has been proven over and over again, very painfully.
  • When you learn to love yourself it’s like baking your own delicious cake for yourself. When someone comes along to love you they are the sprinkles. They add to your already fabulous cake! It takes a lot of bravery to be alone sometimes. It may get you out of your comfort zone but you will be amazed at the really cool moments you’ll create for yourself. Who but you can do that?

Care for Your Car

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Growing up the extent of my car care was filling the tank with gas and driving it. Over the years I have learned some very expensive lessons about car care. I’d love to help you avoid them! If anything begins to make funny noises, any warning lights come on or it begins to drive differently, do not wait and hope it goes away. Seek the advice of a mechanic as soon as you can!

A regular service schedule can help keep your car running it’s best.  For your convenience, the Car Care Council developed a Service Interval Schedule to help you keep track of regular maintenance. Most of the checks and services described here can be done at little or no cost. Best of all, they are quick and easy to do.

If you are a woman who doesn’t know how to do these things, you should learn them or be diligent in taking your car to the mechanic for regular oil changes and maintenance checks. Find a mechanic you trust and stick with them! They are as good as gold!

Check Frequently

Dashboard Indicator Lights On

Lights

Tire Inflation and Condition

Windshield Washer Fluid

Engine Oil Level

 

Check Every 3 Months/ 3,000 Miles

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Battery and Cables

Belts

Dashboard Indicator Light On

Engine Air Filter

Engine Oil

Exhaust

Hoses

Lights

Power Steering Fluid

Tire Inflation and Condition

Windshield Washer Fluid

 

Check Every 6 Months/6,000 Miles

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Battery and Cables

Belts

Chassis Lubrication

Dashboard Indicator Light On

Engine Air Filter

Engine Oil

Exhaust

Hoses

Lights

Power Steering Fluid

Tire Inflation and Condition

Windshield Washer Fluid

Wiper Blades

Check Every 9 Months/ 9,000 Miles

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Battery and Cables

Belts

Dashboard Indicator Light On

Engine Air Filter

Engine Oil

Exhaust

Hoses

Lights

Power Steering Fluid

Tire Inflation and Condition

Windshield Washer Fluid

 

Check every 12 Months/ 12,000 miles

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Battery and Cables

Belts

Brakes

Cabin Air Filter

Chassis Lubrication

Dashboard Indicator Light On

Coolant (Antifreeze)

Engine Air Filter

Engine Oil

Exhaust

Hoses

Lights

Power Steering Fluid

Steering and Suspension

Tire Inflation and Condition

Wheel Alignment

Windshield Washer Fluid

Wiper Blades

For more information visit their website

https://carcarenewsservice.org/search/node/car%20care%20schedule

In The Beginning

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Welcome to my little world.
No one is going to give me what I want except myself , so I am creating a place I can be me, and hopefully entertain and encourage you (and me too!)

I want to create a virtual space to learn , teach, share, create, encourage and empower women of all ages from Young teens like my youngest daughter to Young Twenty-somethings like my oldest daughter. I believe I have something to teach Young Moms, Divorce(d) Moms as well as Middle Aged Women, like myself so I hope you will visit often!

#girlpower

 

Suzy