
I’ve been trying to wear more of my lipstick collection lately, but I found it hard after realizing how dry my lips were. There’s really one major rule to wearing lipstick — you just can’t pull it off on dry lips!
I’ve heard great things about the Mint Julips lip scrub from LUSH, but I just could bring myself to buy it. As much as I love LUSH, I thought this was something simple that I could make myself.
Here’s what I used:
That’s it! You can play around with the oil and make sure you have enough after you stir it together. The oil hydrates while the sugar exfoliates, and the honey has beneficial properties as well but I just like the aftertaste it leaves. No more dry lips!
I recommend following up with your favorite lip balm before any lipstick, and it’ll look even better.
Have you ever made your own lip scrub, or do you prefer to buy?

I ran out of my Meyer’s cleaning solution this past weekend. Which is a good thing, because it was pine tree scented and it’s certainly not that time of year anymore. However, I love my Meyer’s products and I had nothing else to replace it.
It was late at night and I was still in the middle of cleaning, so I decided it was the perfect time to try a homemade cleaner with things I had around the house.
Here is the formula I used:
Pros: This stuff isn’t a miracle worker, but it does the job of a variety of different cleaners. It cleaned my counter tops, polished hardware to an insane shine, got rid of soap scum on my shower doors, and I was shocked when I successfully used it on my mirrors. It even prevented foggy windows after my shower!
Cons: There was a slight vinegar scent because I hadn’t put in any essential oils and I probably used a bit too much vinegar in my solution. Next time I will try lemon oil, which is recommended, or add another scent booster. I also found this stuff wasn’t potent enough to scrub the bathroom tub or tiles. Unfortunately, I still have to stick with my Comet for that, but I hope to soon find a less harsh alternative.
Would you ever consider making your own cleaning solution?
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How many new year resolutions have you made in your life time? How many have you followed through with?
Maybe this will give you an idea as to why I usually dislike hearing new year resolutions. People make a few mistakes when they decide upon theirs:
Are resolutions evil? Of course not. But I think we often get carried away. Want to better yourself next year? So do I! Instead of resolutions, I recommend finding one thing you want to see a change in next year. Put your heart and soul into making that happen, but take it slowly. Want to run? Start walking every other day. Want to write a novel? Draft a few lines every day after breakfast. Want to put your life back together? Pick one little thing that would make a difference and fix it. One by one make your way to your goal. This will keep you from burning out and allow you to focus on one simple thing that will enhance your life.
What’s your resolution for 2012 and how will you approach it? And of course, wishing all of you lovely people a Happy New year!
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Living within your means is the secret to success. Right? I disagree! I think living below your means is the way to go. Be the cheap-o, the coupon-er, the deal-getter. Be conscious of where your money is going.
Josh and I drove from Florida to California to start a new life here right out of college, and it hasn’t been easy. We adjusted to living within such a small income because we had to. Since then, Josh has gotten a pay raise and I’ve also started working. But it doesn’t matter, because we generally try to live the same way we did before all of that happened.
You may think I’m crazy. Most of the time I would agree, but here’s why I think this works and how you can get there.