....These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

• Banana & Honey Facials - Mix (1) Ripe Banana with (1) tablespoon of honey (when my skin is dry)

• Banana & Yogurt Facials - Mix (1) Ripe Banana with (1) tablespoon of full fat yogurt (when my skin is oily)

• Natural Makeup Remover & Oil Cleanser - Mix (1) Tablespoon Jojoba Oil (1) Tablespoon Castor Oil & (2) Drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil - Perfect for oily, acne prone skin. Be careful using around the eye area (the tea tree oil pings a bit) 

• Pretty Apothecary Bottles - I love putting my homemade concoctions in apothecary bottles! You can buy them for about $2-3 dollars at your local thrift store [always check the thrift stores first, as stores marked "vintage" tend to be a little more pricey]

• Horsetail, Nettle, & Coltsfoot Hair Oil - This makes a killer herbal hair oil.  Take 8 ounces of Olive Oil or Jojoba Oil (two of the best oils for infusing) and add (3) tablespoons each of Horsetail, Nettle, and Coltsfoot Herbs. Place in a dark cabinet for about 2 months, shaking once every two weeks. Strain oil through cheesecloth, and bottle. 

• Lavendar Infused Jojoba Body Oil - Take 8 ounces of Jojoba Oil, and pour it in a Mason Jar. Add 1/4 cup of dried Lavender, cover, and place in a dark cabinet for about 2 months [shake once every two weeks]. Strain oil through cheesecloth, and bottle. 

• Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Conditioner - I am little late jumping on the Herbal Essence bandwagon, but better late than never. This stuff is cheap, and it works. 

• Target Brand Teeth Whitening Strips - Works just as good as Crest Whitening Strips! (I use the kind that dissolves)

• Nars Eyeshadow - Love this stuff, you will see why as soon as I get over this wretched cold [my eyes are super puffy and not ready for tutorials at this very moment]. It's HIGHLY pigmented, and pops against darker skin tones.

• OPI Nail Polish - Gives me flawless color everytime; Essie polish comes in a close second! 

• How to Cook Everything: A cookbook by Mark Bittman that received almost 5 stars on Amazon; An indispensable tool for the kitchen.