In all of my home makeover madness (oh,maybe I just mentioned it on my other b5 blog I write for), we finally got the bathroom off the kitchen back to working order. It is such a relief not to send everyone upstairs to use the facilities.
I decorated it in pretty yellows, and creamy neutral whites, with just a splash of lavender. And this, L’Occitane Lavender Hand Duo, inspired me to bring in this lovely lavender shade.
This Cleansing Hand Wash and Hand Lotion are both all natural, of course, with relaxing notes of A.O.C. lavender essential oil and wheat protein …read more

I have so many great natural beauty tips and recipes to share, that I decided to make this a weekly thing. Thus, I am announcing Tuesday’s Tips. Every Tuesday, I will bring you a new natural beauty tip or recipe.

The Ultimate Relaxing Bath
Who doesn’t love a great bath? And a relaxing bath at that. The best temperature for your relaxing bath should be 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the temperature that has been shown to relax and un-tighten the muscles. This is also the temperature at which your brain stimulates calming chemicals. And of course, adding natural essential oils, such …read more

I am not able to upload photos, so while I’m figuring out how to get my computer fixed, I will have to dazzle you with my writing. Here goes:
I want to tell you about one of my biggest beauty secrets: lavender. Probably because I am so stressed out all the time, I need flowers and herbs and roots in my life that are famous for their calming, soothing effects.
I hear you can drink a nice cup of tea mixed with lavender but I’ve not made it yet. Right now, I am using Avalon Organics Lavender Body Lotion–it’s my go-to moisturizer …read more