Sunday, August 6, 2017
Happiness Is Homemade #183
Welcome back to this week's Happiness is Homemade Link Party 183!
It's August and this week's party is all about trying to stay cool with all of these refreshing ideas. You might choose popsicles or ice cream or a refreshing frozen coffee drink to make. Be sure to check out this week's features and the other awesome new posts from your hosts and fellow bloggers and have an awesome week ahead!
Saturday, August 5, 2017
How about a "power peel" for your feet?
As we age, the skin on our feet begins to lose its natural oils, leaving them cracked and dry…
Walking around all summer in sandals and NOT taking care of your feet, can make your feet look less-than-presentable.
So today, I’m going to show you an easy way to perform a “power peel” right at home.
This do-it-yourself treatment is designed to moisturize your feet, while removing layers of dead skin — making them look smooth, supple, and luxuriously soft…
(No scrubbing required!)
Best of all, the recipe is super simple…
Just make sure you have a couple hours to do it — and a comfortable place to sit down.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- capful of non-coated aspirin tablets, crushed
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of water
- small mixing bowl
- spoon
- plastic wrap
- thick socks
- jojoba oil
- (That’s right — the same product you use to relieve your headache is also a great natural exfoliant!)
Instructions:
1) Crush your aspirin into a fine powder — I’ve found that the easiest way to do this is by using a pistol and mortar. Or you can pour the tablets into a plastic bag and then mashing them with a spoon. (I purchased my aspirin from Amazon because I could not find any non-coated aspirin at the store.)
2) Once the tablets are thoroughly crushed, pour them into a small mixing bowl, and add lemon juice. (I recommend using fresh lemon juice because it is the most potent, but bottled lemon juice will also work.)
3) Use a spoon to combine the aspirin and lemon juice, then slowly pour in the water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix thoroughly. If the paste is too thick, add a bit more lemon juice.
4) Apply a generous amount of paste to each of your feet, then use plastic wrap to thoroughly cover each foot.
5) Put your socks on over the plastic wrap, then sit back and relax!
(One important note: Before you begin, test this mixture on a small area of your skin, such as your arm or hand. A slight tingling sensation after a few seconds is normal. However, if you feel any significant irritation, rinse the mixture off immediately and do not proceed.)
5) Leave the treatment on for at least one hour — the longer you leave it on, the more effective the peel will be. I recommend leaving it on for about 2-3 hours to get the best results. I put mine on in the evening and run about in my socks.
6) Remove your socks and plastic wrap, then rinse your feet in warm water. Dry your feet with a clean towel, then massage them with a few drops of jojoba oil to lock in moisture.
Now, your feet will look and feel smoother right away… but you’ll see the FULL effect in a few days.
You see, your feet will actually keep “shedding” layers of dead skin even after you remove your peel — at first in small flakes around your heel and toes, and then in larger pieces over your entire foot.
After about one week, these layers of dead skin will have peeled completely… leaving your feet looking flawless and feeling baby-soft. You’ll be amazed when you see them!
So don’t worry when you notice debris coming off your feet… that’s how you know the peel is working.
I hope you’ll give this DIY remedy a try. It’s sure to help you flaunt your favorite sandals all summer long and keep those feet looking great!
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Monday, July 31, 2017
You're The Star - Garden Feature Week
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Elizabeth @ Family Farm School
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WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling, outdoor activities &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living, repurposed ideas, outdoor concerns, posts relating to farm animals etc all while remaining family friendly)
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5 Best Ways To Add Privacy To Your Garden by Comfort Spring
Floral Design Using a Hay Bale for the Container by Penny's Vintage Home
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Elizabeth @ Family Farm School
WELCOME to the August "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:
Double Chocolate Chip Muffins
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WELCOME to GARDEN feature week of the August "You're the STAR" blog hop!
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