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I am ALL for cleaning my house naturally. The chemicals we run into daily considering pollution, every day household cleaners and even playing on a lawn that has pesticides on it do take a toll on our bodies, whether we see it or not. That being said, I am so happy to have both of these essential oils to help me clean my home! We have all seen the commercials about having to use bleach to get a home clean. That isn't necessarily true. Tea Tree Oil is a natural anti-microbial and can kill off bacteria and germs in the home and Lemon oil is a natural disinfectant, so perfect for cleaning anywhere in your home. Lemon oil also is great for cleaning wood and helps shine tarnished silver and stainless steel. Here is the solution I used to clean my home yesterday with amazing results: 1/3 bucket full of warm to hot water (I use an ice cream bucket) 20 drops tea tree oil 20 drops lemon oil 1/4 cup of vinegar (optional) Wash surfaces with a wash cloth then if you want wipe wi

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I never in my life thought that I would see such a beautiful picture book with MY families pictures in it. If you've never heard of this great company here is a little more information before I tell you my experience! AdoramaPix helps people create beautiful keepsakes from photo books to prints on metal, paper and canvas as well as framed art to preserve wonderful memories. They are hand crafted, made of the finest materials and professionally inspected to ensure that your memories last a lifetime. I have seen companies claim all this and yet fail to deliver while charging massive amounts for products that are only sub-par. AdoramaPix is NOT that company! I was SO impressed with the products I received that I will gladly continue to use the services they give!  Just ONE page of the beautiful pictures inside! Beautiful art on the back. It says : Summer 2015 Look at how thick the cover is! The pictures are vibrant and made to look so beautiful printed

Cocozia did it again! But this time even better! Who knew that chocolate coconut water could TASTE SO GOOD! Well it does now! It almost tastes like chocolate milk, but lighter and healthier! Our family has fallen in love with it - even my picky 4 year old! It comes in a case of 12 - 16.9 oz packages (we are already down to 6! Yikes!) The chocolate coconut water comes in Tetra Pak's for better quality and retained freshness. You can drink it right out of the box or pour into your favorite glass to enjoy. My favorite part about this is that I don't have to add anything; just shake and drink. I don't have to buy fruit or pick herbs to get the desired flavor out of it to mask the actual coconut water taste. Don't get me wrong, I do like plain coconut water, but being able to grab-n-go is much more convenient and my kid actually drinks it; score for me! The ingredients are as follows: Organic coconut water, water, organic coconut milk, organic c

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This pie is one of my mom's recipes and one of my FAVORITE! I just have to share it with you all so here it is. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Pie Crust: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups shortening 6 to 9 Tablespoons cold water Filling: 4 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 cup sugar, divided 1 cup water (or juice from off of thawed rhubarb) 1 (3 oz) package strawberry flavor Jell-O mix 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon For the crust: Combine flour and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry cutter or two bread knives (that's what I use) until all flour is blended into pea size chunks. Add cold water until it is soft and will form a ball. I usually use all 9 Tablespoons for a softer dough. Divide the dough in half. Roll out first crust and place in pie plate. Fill with pie filling and roll out second half of the dough. Cover the pie and cut excess dough off and crimp the edges. Add some decorative h

Vitamin C Serum Vitamin C Serums naturally exfoliate the face, so it is wise to use a moisturizer after applying the serum. After using a toner on your skin, pat your face dry apply a small amount of the Vitamin C serum to your face and neck. Let it dry completely before applying moisturizer. Within a week results should be visible, if not sooner. Here is what is in LaBelleza Vitamin C Serum: Key Ingredients Organic Aloe  contains Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B6 and B12. It also contains minerals including magnesium, zinc, copper and potassium. It is high in Amino Acids and Fatty Acids and it helps with detoxification of the body. It is vulnerary, which means it is helpful in the healing process of the skin. It is terrific for hydrating and rejuvinating the skin. Vitamin C.  This antioxidant works by ridding skin of free radicals and protecting it from environmental aggressors like pollution. Vitamin C has been proven to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, which decreases as

Hyaluronic Acid A hyaluronic acid serum will add to the depleting acid in our skin cells to help build it back up again. It works with our skin to hydrate and moisturize. With that in mind is it easy to see why it has been called "The Fountain of Youth". It helps minimize signs of the aging process on the skin by making the skin more elastic. Here are the ingredients in LaBelleza Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Key Ingredients Organic Aloe  contains Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B6 and B12. It also contains minerals including magnesium, zinc, copper and potassium. It is high in Amino Acids and Fatty Acids and it helps with detoxification of the body. It is vulnerary, which means it is helpful in the healing process of the skin. It is terrific for hydrating and rejuvinating the skin. Witch Hazel  is a topical astringent and is a popular herbal remedy for a variety of things including sunburn, treat bug bites and the most popular way is to use it as a natural astringent. It r

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As we look forward to this day at the beginning of summer, it is easy to get lost in the vacation plans and the picnics and family and friends before we stop and realize what this day actually means. Over the course of our Country's history, there have been multiple battles over our freedom, neigh wars, that have torn brothers and sister's from each other's arms and damaged families ultimately leaving a heavy weight on those affected; which is all of us. We take for granted the fact that we can walk to the store unharmed, that we can weild guns freely in this wonderful country of ours and that we can work where we will to. We take for granted the ability to marry who we want and what school we attend. We take our freedom for granted. So as I sit here awaiting tomorrow morning and our long awaited vacation, I can't help but ponder this mystery. Why do we take for granted so much in our lives that is such a blessing? The fact that I can be a Christian without be

I am a huge thriller buff when it comes to books and have great ones from Stephen King and Dean Koontz in my collection. Before this, I had never read any of Samantha Hayes works and am very happy that I ran into this gem. The book starts off very fast and ends in death; yes death right off the bat. This town has experienced patterns of suicides that devestate the community and without further investigation they appear to be just that: suicides.  It then delves into the lives of  Detective Inspector Lorraine Fisher, her husband, who is also a detective, and their daughter. Lorraine and her daughter go to visit Lorraine's sister in her hometown where all these suicides have taken place. Given a background of the community and what has been going on by Jo, Lorraine's sister, the town seems like a boring kind of place that kids just can't stand hence the suicide; or is it? I couldn't help but be captivated by the depth of the book.. It takes on the point o

This post was created in partnership with eAccountable. All opinions are my own. The 4th of July is a day to celebrate all the USA stands for. So while we are celebrating the red, white and blue, it’s important to me to highlight products that are made in America. I like to showcase the works of diverse American artisans, which helps fuel this country’s economy. According to ABC World News  Tonight , there is a significant positive impact – both economic and social - of buying goods made in America. On the flipside, there is often a negative impact on third-world workers when Americans purchase goods made in those countries. In many cases, buying goods produced off-shore fuels extremely low wages, oppressive working conditions and even worse. That’s why there is a renewed movement in the US to be conscientious in our buying decisions. Made in America has gained amazing support from those that create products in the US and shoppers – like you. So, show your support