Okay so the green movement is sweeping the nation. I too am on that wagon. I started recycling over 10 yrs ago. I began making my own skincare products 8ish yrs ago and even started a company where I sold my very own natural product line. Currently, my creative juices have began to flow once again. I enlisted my older sister today to pull out her sewing machine and work on an idea that popped into my head that I feel will be a big hit for those who are challenged by the sewing machine. She eagerly agreed and said she would run out tomorrow and pic up all the supplies needed for the project. If after testing and all goes well, we will begin to sale them on ebay or maybe itsy.
I've used Dr. Bonner's Castile soap since I was a teenager. I always enjoyed taking baths with the peppermint or lavendar soap. I tried washing my hair with the peppermint but I didn't like it back then...I think the problem may have been because I didn't dilute it. I love the Almond, Tea Tree, and Citrus Orange as a body wash and shampoo. Today I used my diluted Citrus Orange spray bottle that I've been using to shampoo my hair to clean my Tub and Shower. To my surprise the dirt just melted away and my bathtub is sqeaky clean. In light of the economy its good to know that I can use a few products for multi-purposes around my home. I love to wash my laundry with it as well and the clothes smell great afterwards and I feel great wearing them knowing that I didn't use any harsh chemicals to clean them.
I also make my own toothpaste. The cost for everything I currently use is less than $30 dollars and will last me over 6 months I'm sure.
I am making my own 100% cotton facial cloths and crocheting a wool scarf and hat. I will do another blog with the finished results with photos when I finish. I love being creative, I feel so ALIVE!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Becoming Healthy, Mind, Body & Spirit
Today is my 1st blog entry of 2009. I whole heartedly believe that we all can create a healthy lifestyle which is the reason I named my blog HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
I cried today. My emotions needed a good cleansing. I've been through alot in 2008 and I suppose everything just came to a head today. I am usually the strong one...at least that's what everyone tells me. I'm assuming because it's very rare that I share my true emotions. I maybe strong to everyone on the outside but on the inside if truth be told, I'm really a softy. I cry in the dark, usually alone.
I've had to eliminate a few people from my life already this year. I've declared 2009 the year of "POSITIVITY", the year that I will make all my goals manifest! I've decided that even though there is no positive without a negative, I will only see the light and focus on what's positive. Some people in my life can't seem to get with that so I have to limit my time with them and when the conversation turns into a negative pity party, that's when I opt out.
I separated myself from the man in my life for a few days this past weekend. I needed the time alone to re-evaluate our relationship. Deep down inside, I knew I needed to let this relationship go. This so called relationship is not anything I've ever experienced before and I felt things weren't going any where. I let him know my feelings this morning and it didn't go over too well with him. He acted just as I had expected...not really, I actually expected him to act like an adult about it. Non-the-less, it's OVER! I can make room for someone new and better suited for me.
Most often I find myself focusing on physical health, making sure that I put only the best foods in my body and getting the proper exercise. This year starts with me focusing on my emotional health, making sure that negative, non-productive relationships are eliminated from my life.
Until next time, BE BLESSED!
I cried today. My emotions needed a good cleansing. I've been through alot in 2008 and I suppose everything just came to a head today. I am usually the strong one...at least that's what everyone tells me. I'm assuming because it's very rare that I share my true emotions. I maybe strong to everyone on the outside but on the inside if truth be told, I'm really a softy. I cry in the dark, usually alone.
I've had to eliminate a few people from my life already this year. I've declared 2009 the year of "POSITIVITY", the year that I will make all my goals manifest! I've decided that even though there is no positive without a negative, I will only see the light and focus on what's positive. Some people in my life can't seem to get with that so I have to limit my time with them and when the conversation turns into a negative pity party, that's when I opt out.
I separated myself from the man in my life for a few days this past weekend. I needed the time alone to re-evaluate our relationship. Deep down inside, I knew I needed to let this relationship go. This so called relationship is not anything I've ever experienced before and I felt things weren't going any where. I let him know my feelings this morning and it didn't go over too well with him. He acted just as I had expected...not really, I actually expected him to act like an adult about it. Non-the-less, it's OVER! I can make room for someone new and better suited for me.
Most often I find myself focusing on physical health, making sure that I put only the best foods in my body and getting the proper exercise. This year starts with me focusing on my emotional health, making sure that negative, non-productive relationships are eliminated from my life.
Until next time, BE BLESSED!
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