Virgo & Pisces Romantic Compatibility

I found this on a yahoo horoscope website and amazingly it seems to fit us perfectly. It's almost scary how right this is. You can find it here and see what it says about you and your hubby/boyfriend.
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What's the best aspect of the Virgo-Pisces relationship? It's their shared love of structure and art. Aesthetics are important to both partners, and they share a love of the finer things in life. Their similar tastes and loves make theirs a relationship of great balance.

Both Signs dote on and adore one another. They strive for a harmonious relationship and are very accepting and sympathetic people. Virgo can help Pisces fulfill dreams and ambitions and give them the tools they need to turn ideas into reality. Virgo will provide a solid, steady base for the more emotional and intuitive Fish. On the other hand, Pisces offers a gentle touch, kindness and an emotional depth that Virgo appreciates. Virgo is interested in material comforts and at times cannot understand the simplistic attitude of Pisces. Their life's aspirations can be very different. Once they can accept and overcome this difference, and learn to combine their energies, theirs will be a very rewarding relationship.

Virgo is ruled by Mercury and Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. When Mercury and Neptune come together a beautiful spiritual connection is made. Together, they represent an idealistic partnership. Pisces is also ruled by Jupiter. This adds a yang energy to the combination and represents philosophy, expansion and excesses. This trio brings excellent communication, empathy, imagination and creativity to the relationship.

Virgo is an Earth Sign and Pisces is a Water Sign. Generally the two are very compatible, as both Water and Earth are real, tangible things. Pisces, as a Water Sign, is born to connect humankind, and when they come together with Earth there is not a stronger natural bond. Virgo may have a more stable view of life than their partner. They can help their lover ground that poetic Pisces nature. But too much of a good thing can turn to mud if both partners aren't careful. Pisces's flightiness may annoy Virgo, and Pisces may in turn feel that Virgo is too scientific. But it will be easy for them to find a way to work around these disparities.

Virgo and Pisces are both Mutable Signs. Both like to move from one arena to another as the feeling takes them. They each are continuously inspired and assisted by one another, forming a cyclical ring of new ideas and a steady stream of excitement. Conflict rarely arises between them, and when it does it quickly resolves itself. Both partners have learned the fine art of compromise.

What's the best aspect of the Virgo-Pisces relationship? It's their complementary and harmonious attitude toward one another. The overall empathy and commitment these two Signs value in a relationship is what will keep the ties strong and long lasting. Everyone will be envious of their devotion to one another, as well as to their friends and the community.

Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches

Ingredients
8 eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup chopped green onion
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika

DirectionsPlace egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.

Place the chopped eggs in a bowl, and stir in the mayonnaise, mustard and green onion. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Stir and serve on your favorite bread or crackers.

OMG Another E.L.F Order

OMG everyone, I ordered more make-up from eyeslipsface.com. This is my third order since I discovered them for myself. I don't think I have ever bought so much make-up in my whole life. This orders total was $26.95. I used a great code that got me ten free $1.00 items for free when you buy at least $20.00 or $25.00 something like that. (ECD1) (SAVE50) gets you half off. Gee I wish I had see the half off one earlier. (SHIP25) gets you free shipping if you spend $25.00. So anyway here is what I bought this time.

Berry Mix Duo eye shadow Cream                                    $1.00 - free
Berry Mix Duo Eyeshadow                                                $1.00 - free (I don't know why I got two in the same color.)
Blending Eye Brush                                                            $1.00 - free
blushed/bronzed Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder - $3.00
Classy Lipstick                                                                    $1.00 - free
Complexion Perfection                                                        $3.00
Eye Lash Curler                                                                   $1.00 -free
Eye Shadow Brush                                                              $1.00 - free
Eyelid Primer                                                                      $1.00 - free
Ivory Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15                                        $1.00 - free
Kabuki Face Brush                                                             $5.00
Light Complete Coverage Concealer                                 $3.00
Mocha Swirl Duo Eyeshadow                                            $1.00 - free
Mocha Swirl Duo Eye Shadow Cream                              $1.00  - free ( again I bought the same colors.)
Pink Lemonade '06 Luscious Liquid Lipstick                   $1.00
Think Pink Glossy Collections Limited Edition                $5.00

Forever21 Order

I just got done ordering a few things at forever21.com. There jewelry is super cheap but super cute. I love, love, love these earrings. When I saw these earrings I knew I would be wearing them one day soon. I couldn't pass these up. I'm in love. I can't believe these were just $4.80.

I've never worn feathers before but I thought I would give them a try with these beautiful earrings. I can't believe these were only $3.80.

I also purchased a few other jewelry items that I will upload pictures of when I actually receive them.

Bee's Knees

Bee's Knees

Ingredients1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
1 (46 fluid ounce) can grapefruit juice
1 (8 ounce) jar honey
2 cups gin

DirectionsIn a blender combine pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, honey and gin. Blend until frothy. Pour into a pitcher and serve.

Daiquiri Times Two

Best Strawberry Daiquiri

Ingredients6 cups ice
1/2 cup white sugar
4 ounces frozen strawberries
1/8 cup lime juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup rum
1/4 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

DirectionsIn a blender, combine ice, sugar and strawberries. Pour in lime juice, lemon juice, rum and lemon-lime soda. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
　
Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

Ingredients2 large strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup chilled lemon-lime soda
4 cubes ice

DirectionsIn the container of a blender, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and lemon-lime soda. Add the ice and blend until smooth. Pour into a fancy glass to serve.

Small Haul April 2011

All of these tops came from www.wetseal.com . I don't really care for the first one and the last one. But the tanks are great. I bought them on sale and in the clearance area, buy one get one for a penny. I managed to leave one of the tops out but I will take a picture of it and add it in the next haul.

There's my small haul for April. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about the stuff or anything and become a follower. Please!!:)

My Hair

 I just dyed my hair auburn which isn't too far from what it was before. I really need to touch up my roots so here it is. What do you think? Leave a comment.

Help me out

Please answer my question about E.L.F make-up on Answers okay. Thanks:)


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Classic Bloody Mary

Ingredient       1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup ice cubes
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vodka
3/4 cup spicy tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (e.g., V-8)
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
salt and pepper to taste
1 stalk celery
2 stuffed green olives

DirectionsSalt the rim of a tall glass. To do so, pour salt onto a small plate, moisten the rim of the glass on a damp towel and press into the salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes.

In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine the vodka, vegetable juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Shake vigorously and strain into the glass. Garnish with a stalk of celery and olives stuck onto a toothpick.

E.L.F More Stuff

So I have purchased a large amout of make-up from E.L.F, again. I haven't even recieved the first order and I have already bought more stuff. I am addicted to shopping. I love to buy stuff and when it is so cheap I can't help myself. I am supose to be saving $3000.00 for some teeth extractions but....I hate the dentist. I have nothing saved yet, lol because I keep finding such great deals on make-up, clothes, shoes and all sorts of stuff. E.L.F's great sale is going to end at midnight tonight so you have to hurry to take advantage. MOM code if you want 50% off gifts. SHIP25 for free shipping on orders over $25.00.

Here's what I bought.
Lip Primer & Plumper  $3.00
Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Coffee $1.00
Nourishing Cuticle Pen $1.00
Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter $3.00
2Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 $2.00 (I got it in 2 different colors/just a dollar.)
Complete Coverage Concealer $3.00
Eye Primer & Liner Sealer $3.00
Luscious Liquid Lipstick Pink Lemonade $1.00
Powder Brush $3.00
Shimmer Palette $3.00
Therapeutic Conditioning Lip Balm Strawberry Crème $1.00
Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Teal $1.00

So that's what I bought, it was $25.00 even. I didn't pay shipping because I use the code SHIP25 and got Free shipping. Yay! :) Anyone reading this should go to elf and check out there great stuff.
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/

makeup monologue

Makeup Monolgue is having a great giveaway so make sure to check out her blog and leave a comment to enter her giveaway!!:)




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Elf

I discovered a wonderful new site http://www.eyeslipsface.com/  .
They have some super cheap make-up and what have you. I just loved shopping around the website. I spend around $32.00 total just tonight. And I can't wait until we get paid again this week so I can buy some more stuff. I have my cart full and ready for next week. When my stuff arrives I will take pictures and try everything out and let everyone know how great or crappy it is. 

Here's what I got 
Concealer Kit   Zit Zapper Back To School - Concealer Kit $3.00
Day To Night Collection eyeshadow kit $5.00 1/2 off-really $2.50
Glitz n' Glam Eyes Get the Look: Limited Editions Vol.2 $5.00 1/2 off- really $2.50
Light Beige All Over Cover Stick $1.00
Lilac Petal All Over Color Stick $1.00
Mineral Infused Face Primer Mineral Face Primer $6.00
Nail Polish Collection $5.00 1/2 off-really $2.50
Rosy Beige All Over Cover Stick $1.00
Smudge Eye Sponge $1.00
Sparkle Pinks Hyper shine Gloss Box Set $5.00
Stipple Brush $3.00

Shipping is $6.95 show watch out for that but everything else is priced really well. But this stuff isn't for the super rich pampered little bitched who get everything, you wont find Mac here or anything like that, it's cheap stuff, come on! :) And if you can catch it before the 25th of this month April, you can get free shipping over $25.00 orders with SHIP25 and all gift items are 50% off just use MOM (as a code of coarse), wowzer I love it! They promised me a free gift with my order for giving them three friends email addresses so I will let you know if they really send me the free gift.

5 Wise Ways to Build Your Body Confidence

When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? Or are your first thoughts about dieting and how to rid yourself of that muffin top? Or how much you "hate" your nose, your hips, your breasts, the cellulite on the backs of your thighs? Stop and take a closer look!
If your body image is often a negative one, you're not alone. Women are under constant pressure to measure up to unrealistic social and cultural ideals of beauty. Advertising and the media bombard us with images of mostly youthful, ultra-thin women with perfect skin, hair, and teeth.
So it should come as no surprise then that by age 13, roughly 53 percent of American girls are unhappy with their bodies. That number increases to 78 percent once girls reach the age of 17.*
It's Time to Wise UpJust as we learn to develop a poor body image of ourselves, we can instead learn to cultivate a healthy love of our bodies. We can embrace our sizes, our shapes, our freckles, our foibles. We can learn to feel comfortable in our own skin. By adopting a realistic and positive perception of ourselves, we can live happier, healthier, more rewarding lives.
To improve your body confidence, start by tuning out the media messages that say all women must be model-thin and declare the natural aging process to be a ruinous fate. Instead, tune in to the wisdom of these five quotable insights.
"To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are." —Anonymous We are all unique. And because we're all different, there's absolutely no point in comparing yourself to other women. Give in to that inferiority mindset, and your body confidence becomes dependent on those around you instead of on yourself.
We all have a unique sense of beauty to own and cultivate. Squelch those insecurities the next time they flare up by reminding yourself of your uniqueness. Make a list of your best features, physical and otherwise. Then channel those negative energies into positively cultivating the things you love most about yourself. Accept, celebrate and support the unique person you are.
"A beautiful thing is never perfect." —Egyptian proverbPerfection is dull, if not impossible. Being happy with your body doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It simply means you've chosen to embrace your imperfections. It means the bump at the bridge of your nose is a beautiful, fabulous part of your being.
Often the things that hold the most beauty are our quirks, scars, and other little intrigues. Let them be, and learn to love and respect them.
"The groundwork of all happiness is health." —Leigh Hunt, poetThink of the last time you were home sick with a cold. You likely weren't obsessing over height or weight issues. You were probably cheering your body on to conquer that illness so that you could get back in the game of life.
Our health becomes so much more valuable than our appearance particularly in those times when we're in danger of losing it. In other words, our good health is much more important than how we look.
To truly love your body, focus on being active, healthy, and fit. Get out and move. Walk, swim, bike, dance, do yoga, aerobics, participate in any kind physical activity. Don't do it because you think you have to in order to look thinner. Do it because it makes you feel strong and energized and confident.
"Many people treat their bodies as if they were rented from Hertz—something they are using to get around in but nothing they genuinely care about understanding." —Chungliang Al Huang, authorYour body is an amazing machine. Stop for a moment and think of all the things it does for you, every second of every day. It keeps your lungs breathing, your heart pumping, your muscles flexing so you can pick up a glass, hold someone's hand, or walk into the next room. Every single cell in your body contains energy and life!
When you criticize the way your body looks, you dishonor all the amazing ways it performs for you each and every second.
Our bodies were designed to function, not to be canvasses for fashion and makeup. Stop thinking about your body as your hair color or facial features, and start thinking of your body as your heart, your liver, your bloodstream, your bones, your lifeline! Celebrate your body and all the incredible things it can do.
"There is no they. Only us." —Bumper stickerAs women we must also work to change the conversation on body image and beauty. It starts with recognizing how we ourselves talk about our own bodies and the bodies of others. Are you constantly talking about dieting and losing weight? Do you make negative or disapproving comments about how others look or what they wear?
Try this: Make a commitment to compliment other women more often on their ideas, accomplishments and personalities rather than on their appearances. Then work to teach every young girl that she is beautiful just the way she is. In the process, you'll boost your body confidence just by helping others boost theirs.

Homemade Detox Juice Recipes

Toxins can generate severe health problems, therefore, it is advisable to use the following homemade detox juice recipes to get rid of them. Flush out the harmful elements from your organism and provide the cells with the necessary nutrients to have a dream silhouette, energy and a flawless skin and as hair condition.

　

Our organism is attacked by various enemies that can weaken our body and ruin a spotless silhouette. There are various quick fixes offered by pro nutritionists to get rid of toxins. The homemade detox juice recipes below are only some of the efficient solutions to strengthen our immune system and load the body with vitamins. Besides the cleansing effect of these natural remedies, you'll be also able to boost the functioning of your metabolism.

These factors all contribute to a healthy body, a flawless hair and skin condition Consider the numerous benefits an easy-to-handle detox diet offers you. Prepare for the well-defined nutritive plan by consuming light meals. Use only fresh and green ingredients to make sure you don't stuff your organism with some extra-chemicals.

Apple and Pear

Include this delicious detox juice into your meal plan and enjoy the cleansing benefits of these healthy fruits. In order to provide your organism with the necessary vitamins to flush out the toxins all you have to do is use a blender to mix 2 apples and 2 pears. There's no need to peel the ingredients, only cut them into smaller pieces. You can drink this fresh beverage 2 times per day to have the desired detoxifying effect.

Cucumber and Lemon
It might seem a pretty surprising combination, however, the magical effect of these two ingredients was tested several times by pro nutritionists. As a consequence, if you decide to go for a detox diet, all you have to do is use a blender to mix 1 cucumber sliced into tiny pieces and ½ lemon.
If you keep on drinking this juice at least 2 times per day for a week, you'll notice how it loads you with energy and restores the spotless functioning of your metabolism.

Grapefruit and Lemon

Create this tropical juice by mixing 2 grapefruits, 1 lime and 1 lemon. The vitamin C , calcium and magnesium content is perfect to flush out the harmful free agents from your organism. Use sweet pin grapefruit if you're craving for sweetness. Those who are fond of the sourness of citrus fruits will crown this juice as the ultimate treat to prepare for a hard day.

Celery Juice

Start your detox diet by embedding this delicious juice into your eating plan. The celery cleansing juice will help you eliminate all the dangerous toxins from your body. In order to enjoy the smooth and delicious taste of this recipe, all you have to do is mix 3 celery sticks, 1 apple and 1 beetroot. Use the natural ingredients to set your metabolism on top speed and get rid of the extra pounds. Keep on with this ritual until you'll notice the visible positive results.

Winter Melon and Apple Juice

This intoxicatingly delicious combination will help you in improving the functioning of your metabolism. Moreover, you can lose some stubborn pounds with a similar juice. Prepare the treat by mixing 1 apple, 150g winter melon and 1 tsp of honey. Use a juicer to obtain the smooth and tasty texture. Consume at least 1 cup of this detox juice per day for at least 1 week to see the magical results of your diet.

Homemade Detox Diet Recipes

Get rid of the free agents from your organism that sabotage your weight loss. Use the following homemade detox diet recipes to make sure your organism is furnished with the necessary vitamins. Boost your metabolism with natural ingredients for a dream silhouette.

　

The first step before you would take a plunge into a detox dietis to see whether your organism can handle a similar change in your eating plan. Those who struggle with health problems should skip using these quick and efficient nutritive programs to get rid of a few extra pounds. Going on a radical diet might leave you exhausted and weak.

Therefore, make sure your body is prepared for a project that sets strict rules and restrictions when it comes to the consumption of various ingredients. For ultimate success, it is also essential to choose one of these homemade detox diet recipes that suit your lifestyle. Calorie restrictions together with the embedding of different juices into your eating plan are some of the main characteristics of similar weight loss programs. Skim through the versatile plans to find the one that meets your criteria of an easy-to-handle healthy diet.

Lemon Detox Diet

One of the most impressive and quick detox diets include the consumption of lemons. Celebs were also mesmerized by the dazzling effect this fruit can have on our organism. Cleanse your organism from harmful agents by mixing a soothing juice of 2 tbs of fresh lemon juice with 10 ounce of filtered water. Drink at least 5-6 glasses of this detoxifying liquid. Depending on the purpose of your diet, whether it has something to do with your digestion or you wish to lose weight, you can keep on with this ritual for a whole week.

Apple Diet

If you have fallen for the feeling of satiety apples give you, it's time to use this delicious fruit to help you in your detoxification project. This apple diet recommends the consumption of only apples, apple juice and sauce for 3 days.
It might seem pretty boring and radical, however, the anti-oxidants from this ingredient will restore the flawless condition of your organism. Boost your metabolism with a similar natural detox diet you can start right now. After the dieting period is done, make sure you start getting back on track with your eating plan by consuming green salads and light meals.

Tropical Detox Diet

If you're fond of tropical fruits, it's time to take full advantage of their detoxifying effect. In order to eliminate the free agents from your organism and revitalize your body it's time to prepare a soothing juice. The ingredients to mix in a blender are: 1 cup of plain yogurt, ½ cup of fresh pineapple juice, 1 banana, ½ cup of fresh orange juice. Enjoy the delicious taste of this dazzling shape that can restore the flawless condition of your digestive tract and will furnish your organism with the necessary vitamins. Include this nutritive juice into your eating plan to have a dream silhouette and a dynamic body.

Cinnamon Diet

Cleanse your colon and organism with the following cinnamon detox diet. Use natural ingredients to provide your body with essential vitamins that give you the necessary energy to complete your daily schedule. Follow this easy recipe to create your detoxifying shake. Brew a cup of green tea and mix it with ½ tsp of cinnamon as well as 1 tsp of honey. Drink the mixture warm if you wish to enjoy the delicious taste of this drink. Pierce this healthy beverage into your meal plan to feel energetic and revitalized.

　

Homemade Overnight Remedies for Whiteheads

If you wish to experiment with quick and efficient acne treatments, it's high time to drop a glimpse at the following homemade overnight remedies for whiteheads. An ugly pimple could ruin your look, therefore, make sure you have all the natural ingredients to make a stunning first impression with your spotless complexion.

There are numerous cosmetic and natural treatments you can experiment with when keen to get rid of the ugly white spots from your face. Various commercials and skin care brands will promise a fabulous result when relying on the magical effect of their compositions.

However, it seems that not all that glitters is gold and some of you might face a severe allergic reaction due to the harsh chemicals included in these products. On the other hand, you have the green homemade remedies that use only natural ingredients powerful enough to cleanse your skin from any free agents. The following overnight homemade remedies for whiteheads will furnish you with easy and efficient alternatives to switch things up a bit and skip the use of chemical-based cosmetics for a while.

Apricots

Create a soothing and nutritive homemade facial using the high anti-oxidant content of these fruits. Apricots will have the power to reduce the inflammation and pain caused by whiteheads. In order to obtain the desired result with this green treatment, all you have to do is grab 2 medium-sized apricots, remove their skin and use a fork to crush them.
Cleanse the delicate spots with chamomile tea and then apply the apricot mask on your complexion. The skin-cleansing effect of this remedy will be dazzling, especially if you manage to include this soothing ritual into your weekly schedule.


Walnuts

Cleanse your face from pimples by using soothing facials. This time you can experiment with the healing effect of walnuts. All you have to do is prepare a nutritive paste that reduces the redness and inflammation in an instant. Grab a medium bowl and mix ½ cup of ground walnuts with ½ cup of cow's milk. After you've obtained a fine paste, you can apply it on the damaged sections of your face. Keep the mask on for at least 20 minutes, then you can rinse it off with lukewarm water. Use this ritual to keep your complexion pimple-free.


Balsamic Vinegar

Create a healing facial by mixing 2 tbs of balsamic vinegar and 2 tbs of sea salt in a bowl. Leave the mixture in the bowl for at least 4-5 hours. Then you can use it to wash the delicate spots with it. This green mask can provide your complexion with a protective shield against skin enemies as whiteheads. Treat your skin gently and use the acid scrub to reduce the swelling and redness caused by pimples. Rinse off the facial with lukewarm water.


Tomatoes

Use this delicious veggie to get rid of whiteheads. Take a few slices of tomato and place them on the affected areas. Make sure you leave on the treatment for at least 10-15 minutes. The natural juice from the vegetable purifies the skin and reduces the swelling. Use this overnight treatment to furnish your complexion with the necessary nutrients and vitamins.

Simple Natural Remedies for Blackheads

Treat your damaged complexion with the most soothing green methods. Take a peek at these simple natural remedies for blackheads and start the skin cleansing project right now. Unclog the pores using skin-friendly treatments that can help you get rid of skin problems.

The tiny and ugly spots on your nose and chin are the results of the excessive sebum production. Those who struggle with acne and blackheads should start flirting with the idea of changing their skin cleansing routine. By including a few life-saving rituals you'll have the chance to maintain the flawless condition of your complexion.

Remove dirt and sebum from the depth of the pores using easy-to-handle green treatments. The following simple natural remedies for blackheads aim to furnish you with a few emergency ideas that offer the best protection for your skin cells. Start experimenting with these useful recipes that rely on the miraculous healing power of natural resources. Fruits, vegetables and herbs are here to save you from the ugliest skin problems.

Apple Facial

Apples are extremely rich in anti-oxidants, therefore it is highly recommended to include them in your skin conditioning routine. In order to win the battle against blackheads all you have to do is prepare a soothing facial. Grab a medium sized apple and cut it into smaller pieces. The next step is to place the apple in a medium bowl and mix it with ½ cup of boiled milk. Use a blender to obtain a fine paste of these green ingredients. Apply the mask on the affected sections and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse off the facial with tepid water to make sure you closed the pores sensitive to all skin enemies.

Castor Oil
Use this natural oil to wipe off the impurities from the depth and surface of your skin. Castor oil can be used as a secret ingredient to get rid of blackheads. In order to cleanse your pores all you have do is apply a few drops of the oil on your fingers. Now start massaging the affected spots with this solution.
Use circular motions to make the massage even more efficient. Keep on with this ritual for 5-6 minutes. Afterwards pour hot water in a medium bowl, use a towel to cover your head and steam your complexion for 4-5 minutes. Finally, use a washcloth to remove the liquid and oil excess together with the dirt from your face.

Dill

Ever wondered how can the most common herbs be used as the perfect ingredients to create soothing facials? Easily, as skin specialists have already discovered the miraculous effect of these natural resources and included them into the top elements to prepare revitalizing masks. This time get rid of blackheads with the help of a dill facial. Mix 1 tsp of powdered dill with ½ cup of boiling water. Leave the mixture covered for at least 15-20 minutes. Finally, use a cotton swab to rub the damaged skin portions with this gentle and healing lotion. Finish up your skin cleansing project by washing off the dill facial with lukewarm water.


Horseradish

Use horseradish to unclog your pores and remove the dirt and sebum from the deeper layers of the skin. Prepare a fabulous facial by mixing 30 g of fresh horseradish root with 500 ml of water. Let the lotion boil for 60 minutes. Strain the mixture and use a cotton ball or swab to apply it on your skin. Leave the horseradish mask on for 20-30 minutes and finally you can rinse it off with tepid water. The positive results will be visible only after a few sessions. Include this useful ritual in your weekly skin care routine to have a naturally glowing and spotless complexion.

Best Overnight Treatments for Pimples

Keep your complexion zit-free with green methods that won't empty your pocket or would jeopardize the spotless condition of your skin. The best overnight treatments for pimples presented below offer you the chance to revolutionize your skin care routine and use eco-friendly methods in your body and skin care. Find out the miraculous effect of these well-known ingredients on acne.

An eye-popping zit might ruin our appearance especially as it might pop up before a special event as a date or a wedding. Those who are eager to get rid of it rather than mask it with makeup will need some emergency tricks to succeed. The world of cosmetics offers endless options to handle this problem, however some might not have the desired result. The best overnight treatments for pimples line up a parade of green tricks that would not have a harsh effect on your complexion and can spare you from the unpleasant experience of feeling embarrassed about the condition of your skin. Opt for these DIY treatments that help you pierce a few eco-friendly rituals into your skin care routine. These are some of the remedies to experiment with developed by cosmeticians fond of homemade skin care treatments.

Lemon Juice

It might seem that it is a pretty harsh ingredients thanks to the high acid content. However it seems that using lemon juice to treat pimples you'll appeal to the magical effect of citric acid which has the perfect anti-bacterial effect to reduce swelling and redness and also help you handle the problem overnight. Extract the juice of a lemon then dip a cotton swab in it. Apply the juice to the pimples and make sure you repeat the ritual a few times during the night or afternoon. This is indeed one of the quick pimple treatments that would help you keep chemicals at a moderate distance.

Aspirin
It might not be a purely green method however it can help you solve your skin dilemma. The beta hydroxyl acid can do miracles with the inflammation and redness produced by a pimple. Grind the aspirin then mix it with a few drops of water until you get a fine paste. Get rid of the most stubborn zits by applying the paste to the surface of the skin.
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial quality it will definitely unclog the pores and helps the skin to eliminate all the harmful substances. Leave the Aspirin on for at least 15 then rinse it off with pure water. Repeat the ritual if the results are not that satisfactory.

 

Apricot Juice
Natural fruit juices are some of the most powerful anti-oxidants used in natural skin care. In order to get rid of an ugly zit make sure you extract the juice of a medium sized apricot. Dip a cotton swab into the lotion then apply it to the cleansed surface of the skin. This quick pimple fix will also spare you from the pain as well as redness joined by inflammation. Moreover it would also rule out the chance of the formation of acne scars after the zit is gone.


Honey and Cinnamon
In order to make sure your pimple is gone by morning make sure you experiment with this soothing treatment. The recipe includes 1 tsp of honey mixed with ½ tsp of cinnamon. Mix the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and make sure you apply it to the delicate and affected areas.
In order to secure the best conditions for the success of the treatment make sure you cove the pimple and the applied mixture with a band aid. Leave on the honey and cinnamon mixture overnight, as 8 hours is the minimum period for the treatment to exercise its beneficial and miraculous effect. In the morning you can rinse it off with tepid water.

Tres Leches (Milk Cake)

"This cake is made with three layers: Cake, filling, and topping. There are 4 types of milk in the filling and topping (whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream). This is an excellent cake for milk lovers!"

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Sift flour and baking powder together and set aside.
3. Cream butter or margarine and the 1 cup sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well.
4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time; mix until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Pierce cake several times with a fork.
6. Combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Pour over the top of the cooled cake.
7. Whip whipping cream, the remaining 1 cup of the sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla together until thick. Spread over the top of cake. Be sure and keep cake refrigerated, enjoy!

Strawberry-Cucumber Salad with Almonds and Mint

A lovely fresh cucumber salad with fresh strawberries gets a garnish of slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves. It's served on lettuce leaves with a tangy balsamic strawberry dressing

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons seedless strawberry preserves or strawberry jam
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cups diced English (seedless) cucumber
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed strawberries, halved)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Lettuce leaves for serving, such as Bibb, Romaine, or red leaf lettuce

Directions

1. Place almonds in a small, dry skillet and set pan over medium heat. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until almonds are golden brown, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the preserves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard. Add the cucumber, strawberries, mint and toasted almonds and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve inside lettuce leaves or over chopped lettuce.

Wonderful Puppy

Raven is such a wonderful puppy. I am enjoying her more everyday. I am terribly glad that I decided it was time for a new dog. When I lost Peanut, I thought I would never be able to have another dog. It was too painful. But now I know that I can't not love something because I might get hurt, because they might die and leave me. If you live like that you will never have any love in your life. I can't live like that. And this puppy deserves all the love in the world.

New Clothing Haul

 These tops are all from Wet Seal and I found them in the clearance area so they were cheap plus they were having a buy one get one for a penny sale. I love that.

 These came from Ross for super cheap. I think the skirt was $3.00. The shoes are from Alloy.com clearance fro $14.99 and I had a gift care with $15.00 left on it.

The sunglasses are also from Wet Seal. The were 2 for $10.00. The tops are from Ross, the boots from Wet Seal  I paid a total of $10.85 for both boots. buy one get one for a penny sale, while the flip flops are from a my local doller store.

These are from Wetseal as well both were a penny.

And these are just a couple random outfit I often wear. Tell me what you think about the new stuff. Leave a comment and if you are looking for help with something leave an email address or facebook name. You can always email me with any questions about anything you need help with. alissa12347@hotmail.com

Raven Day Two

 BathTime

She is sleeping it off.

Raven

Raven loves to be outside. As soon as I sat her down on the grass she was jumping around having a blast. She just loves our other dog Sally. They jumped around playing with each other for a long while. She really didn't want to go back inside. But now she is passed out on my bedroom floor sleeping away. She seems to be afraid on the floor in the house. She wont walk around on the floor but I am sure she will get use to it in a few days. We took a few pictures.

New Puppy -Raven-

We finally got a new puppy! I've been searching the web and newspapers for weeks looking for the perfect new pet. We even went to the Granville Animal Shelter. It was not a good trip for me. I guess I am just over sensitive about animals. The first thing was the smell, and then I heard them all barking, but it wasn't untill I saw the first ones in the prison cell that the first tears started to well up. I hate to see them all locked up like they are criminals. After getting a hold of myself and drying up my tears we had a good look at all the dogs. We just didn't seem to find what we were looking for but I didn't want to give up, "let's have another look, just in case." We get half way through the dogs again and I a reading the charts of a very timid, shy dog laying in the back all by herself. The chart half way down reads "This dog will need help, wrap a blanket around her bottom half to help her walk." This poor dog a left at a shelter and she is crippled. I started to ball out loud. You see about  a year and half two years ago Peanut my dog of fifteen years slipped in our garage and could no longer walk. She was very old and the vet told me there was something wrong in her bones that was killing her and we needed to put her to sleep. I refused saying I wanted to try something else. They gave us a perscription and said it might help her and get her walking again but if it didn't is would be best to put her down. In the end we had to put her to sleep. I couldn't watch her suffer anymore. It was terrible, the whole thing. I am still not over it. If I think about her I can't help but cry. I feel like I lost my daughter. Peanut meant so much to me.

We named her Raven, she is so cute and shy, all black except a little white on her paws and a white tipped tail. She got a little car sick on the way home but never threw-up. When we got home we washed her up in the tub with some flee and tick shampoo. She was perfect angle. Now she is sleeping in the laundry room with Sally our older dog. All three cats are very curious about the new puppy and Sally can't seem to get enough of her. I really want everyone to get along. Raven still seems to be a little scared being wripped away from her brothers and sisters, mother and owners and the long car ride home really frightened her. in a few days she will be runnoing around the yard being a little puppy again and everything will be great.