Homemade Febreeze

It is simple to make you own febreeze. Try this out and let us know what you think.

2 cups Downy fabric softener
2 cups baking soda
4 cups hot water


Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water; allow to cool completely. Add fabric softener and mix well. Pour into a spray bottle. Spray fabric evenly until slightly damp. Odors will fade as item dries. Use more generously for difficult odors. On fabrics that may water spot (such as silk), test a small area of the fabric that cannot be seen.

Quick Tip...Mini Blinds

Why waste money on those fancy-smancy blind brushes...
Simply put an old sock over a hand and wipe away. No muss...no fuss...and you'll save money!

This tip also works great on shelves and nick-knack nooks.

Jealousy

We've all felt it. In one form or another. It's instinct.

As an infant when our caregivers give another the attention we feel we need jealousy kicks in.

In school, we may have experienced it when a boyfriend broke up with us because he liked another girl.

Jealousy is a powerful emotion that can and will take over if we don't learn how to control it.

Have you ever wondered why some women don't have jealousy issues while others seem to be dealing with it constantly? Typically, those who don't let jealousy get the best of them have higher self-esteem and have learned how to quickly conquer the emotion.

Jealousy usually involves a lover or potential lover. The emotion comes from our feeling that this person belongs to us and when faced with the thought of losing him/her or their support we feel jealous.

Here's a tip on how to tackle jealousy.

Think about a time when you felt jealous.

First, try to stay calm. Second, grab a pen and paper and start writing. Write out what that person does that causes you to feel jealous. Second, write out words that describe how YOU feel right now.

Use words like, "Angry, old, unattractive, overweight, out of control, paranoid, lonely, vulnerable, stupid, hurt, worthless, scared, abandoned, powerless, etc..."

Third, list things you can do to deal with it, such as "I could join a club that would keep me busy and allow me to make new friends instead of worrying about what he's doing when I'm not around."

Then, start doing it!

No one goes through life without feeling some form of jealousy. It's how we deal with it that separates us.

Anyone can overcome jealousy. The turning point in my life was when I asked an acquaintance about my jealousy issues. Her response changed my entire way of thinking. She simply said,
"Jealousy is a worthless emotion. You'll get rid of yours as soon as you realize you have nothing to be jealous over!"

I'm not a therapist and this exercise won't work for everyone. If you have serious issues with jealousy, realize that you deserve more in life and see a therapist to help you overcome it.

Quick Tip...Candles

Pulling out some candles for a special evening...but they're looking a little less then brand new?

Rub 'em down with a cotton ball soaked in a bit of rubbing alcohol. They'll be looking fresh and new in no time!

Homemade Season Blend

2 T. pepper
1 T. chicken bouillon powder
1 t. onion salt
1 t. onion powder
1 t. garlic salt
1 t. cumin powder
1 t. dry marjoram leaves
1 t. minced parsley
1 t. paprika
1/2 t. curry powder
1 T. chili powder
1/3 c. salt

Mix WELL- good to put in a big jar and shake to mix. Keep at room temp. and use within 3 mos. Makes 1 cup.

Spring into summer with a body detox

Spring clean your body with a detox. Over time toxins build in our system. It is a good idea to flush them out from time to time.

There are many foods that naturally detox your system.

Some of those foods include
Garlic
Lemon
Ginger
Echinacea
Coriander

Here are a few recipes to help you start the detox process.


Liver Detox Recipe

1 carrot
1/2 beetroot
1 stick celery
1 cucumber

Wash all veggies and pass through a juicer. Good for 30 minutes so drink up quick.


Liver Detox II

1 c. warm water
2 T lemon juice
1 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T blackstrap molasses
Cayenne pepper to taste

heat water until very warm



Detox Tea

1 T maple syrup
1/2 lemon juiced
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 c. hot water

Mix together and sip.

This actually taste really good.

QUICK TIP- Grease stains on clothing

I'm clumsy. If there is something to be splattered or spilled, it will hunt me down. So from much experience, I share with you this quick tip:

Remove grease or oil stains from clothing by rubbing a tiny bit of Dawn dish washing detergent on the stain. Use an old toothbrush for thick, hearty fabrics, and just a finger for others.