Thursday, September 23, 2010

Homemade Window Cleaner

This is a fantastic recipe for a window cleaner.  Works like a charm!!!
1 gallon water
1/4 cup vinegar
2 TBSP lemon juice
squirt dish detergent (liquid)


Mix in a bucket and pour in spray bottles.

You can find cute spray bottles at the dollar store.

A cute gift for your neighbours or fellow clean-o-holic. 

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Natural Lip Balm.



3 ml - $4









2 ml - $3







Plus Shipping costs.


CLICK HERE to place your order or email me at kailinm@rogers.com

Friday, July 9, 2010

My Summer Lipstick and Lip Gloss

Obviously from MAC cosmetics!


Lipstick = Viva Glam Gaga
Description = Light blue pink (Lustre)


Lipglass = Pink Lemonade 
Description = Shimmery coral pink


Fantastic colours to brighten up your face, especially if you have a sweet tan.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Coconut Oil - Benefits

1. Facial moisturizer - Use dime sized amount and warm it up by rubbing your hands together.  Apply evenly to face.

2. Hair treatment - Massage through damp hair, let stand for 30 mins.  Shampoo out and feel the benefits instantly.

3.  Cooking - A great substitute for butter.

4. Healing - Scars, scrapes, stretch marks and cuts.  Apply directly to affected area.

You can find coconut oil for under $8 at any health food store OR West Indies food market.

Here is a fantastic website all about the benefits of coconut oil.

CLICK HERE

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Epsom Salt

Epsom Salt -- Magnesium Sulfate -- is a pure mineral that benefits your skin and body in a number of ways.

Bath time - Add two cups of epsom salts to your bath, soak for 15 minutes. This should reduce the swelling and inflammation of body aches and pains. For the ultimate relaxation, drink a hot cup of green tea with honey whist in your epson salts bath.

Body Scrub - Heaven in a couple of steps.

2 cups of Epsom salts
3/4 extra virgin olive oil
40 drops of essential oil (scent is your choice)

Mix ingredients together, place in container and use within six months.

Face cleanser - Mix a 1/2 tsp of Epsom Salt with your regular cleansing cream or gel. Massage into skin and rinse with cold water.

I just discovered that Shoppers carries scented Epsom salts, life brand. Scents include; Lavender and Citrus.

ENJOY!!!!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

The Web's Most Popular Coupon Sites

To all my frugal friends out there:

1) coupons.com (most visited coupon site)

2) RetailMeNot.com

3) CouponCabin.com

4) FatWallet.com

5) DealCatcher.com

Enjoy!!!!

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Fabulous beauty uses for Olive Oil


Purchase a bottle of extra Virgin Olive Oil from your local grocery store and you won't turn back.

MAKEUP REMOVER - Dab a little oil on a tissue or cotton pad. Smear over eyes to take off stubborn mascara, eye shadow and eyeliner. Works like a charm.

SKIN MOISTURIZER - Make sure your face is squeaky clean before bed. Apply a dime sized amount evenly on face. This trick makes your skin extra moisturized and youthful looking the next day.

SHAVING AID - Smoother over the target area and watch as this inexpensive alternative moisturizes and does the job well. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for a pleasant smelling shave.