Winter has arrived in all it’s glory in the North East and Midwest: snow, low humidity homes and offices, cold winds. During the holiday season, strong skin can become a challenge. Not only is the weather a problem, but holiday eating and tight schedules can stress out an otherwise healthy complexion. This year, why not [...]
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Beta carotene has long been indicated for healthy eyes and healthy skin. Why not get a sweet dose of it this season with these cookies? The tart orange drizzle exists in tasty counterpoint to these tasty and fluffy carrot and butternut squash cookie below. Sweet enough to be a cookie, but a great option to sneak [...] Critical for clear complexions is a healthy diet that is low in complex fats, high in Omega 3, 6 and 9s as well as fiber. Below is my personal recipe for a heart and skin healthy bread that is quick to fix, so you can make it last minute to go with your fall soups [...] Do you think the environment is important, but don’t have a spare moment to volunteer? Do you want to pass along strong environmental values to your children? Become a Personal Environmental Activist. What’s involved? Make a commitment to the environment. Reduce your use of harsh and toxic [...] Grout Cleaning with Baking Soda Fall has arrived in Central Ohio. Summer camping, canoeing, bike riding and gardening activities have taken a toll on the Buckley household. With outdoor activities a priority, I seldom spend time inside to focus on those extra cleaning chores – like the grout. Honestly, I’d prefer to just ignore the white [...] The traditional caprese salad consists solely of tomato, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil, with a dressing of salt, pepper, olive oil and vinegar. However, if ”count color” or have an abundance of basil your herb garden, it may be tasty and beneficial to upgrade your salad. To start, I use far more than the normal ratio [...] The American people are considered to be amongst the busiest in the world. We take less vacation days than just about any first world country. We spend hours per week commuting in a car (some spend hours each day!) How do we fit a little bit of fitness into our busy schedule? First of all, why [...] Yesterday I woke up at my father-in-law’s with a mild concussion, a swollen nose, slightly dark eyes and the realization that it was my wedding anniversary. We came to visit my father-in-law this week because it coincided with the Utica Boilermaker, a 15k road race. While packing, I prepared for the race, not an anniversary [...] The wonders of the lemon: high in Vitamin C, the juice of a lemon can clean and nourish your skin. As a bonus, lemons smell fresh and clean. Vitamin C Lemon Sugar Scrub I love combining the lemon with sugar. About 1/4 c. sugar and 2 T. of freshly squeezed lemon [...] The What, Why and How. Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), more commonly known as baking soda, is a powdered crystalline substance that is refined from the ore natron. Mined primarily in the United States, this naturally occurring element offers many opportunities for simple cleaning. Why is Baking Soda so ridiculously useful? Today’s 5 star word is “AMPHOTERIC.” [...] |
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