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How Busy Moms Use TILE

June 30, 2016 by barb

verizon tile

A few weeks ago Verizon sent me two bluetooth tracking accessories called TILE to test out around the house. When I heard that I could attach one to my keys and never lose them again I was hooked. Until that point I literally would spend at least 20 minutes a day looking for them. Which made me start to wonder: how could busy moms use TILE to help reclaim their day and some of their sanity? I got the TILE out and attached it easily to my keychain and then installed the TILE app on phone. In a few clicks the app recognized my TILE and I was good to go. But I realized something cool. Not only could my phone find my keys, my keys could find my phone. TOO COOL. What to do with the other one? Easy. I gave it to my husband who set his up the same way and then we "shared" TILES. Now I could find his keys and vice versa. This was getting fun. So I headed to Verizon and bought a 4 pack for $69.99. I Tiled ALL THE THINGS. My purse, kids keys and so on, my car. What? Your car? I can hear you thinking. Yup. Because if I ever am at the mall and can't find my car (don't laugh, I have a *friend* who does this all the time).  I can open the app on my phone and follow the map to my car. Now ...

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DIY Fathers Day Gifts with Essential Oils

May 23, 2016 by barb

DIY Fathers Day Gifts with Essential Oils

So many of our oily DIY projects focus on the females. That's why I am excited to bring you all these great DIY Fathers Day Gifts with essential oils for you to try! So many good ones to make for the men in your life! Let's get started! If you need oils, I have an awesome deal on the Young Living Premium Starter Kit going on! Shaving Cream with Eucalyptus Essential Oil  Beard Conditioner with Essential Oils Men's Cologne with Essential Oils This one is also good with the addition of a few drops of Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood. A Diffuser Blend for Guys A wonderful, masculine blend of woodsy oils, wintergreen and valor are the perfect manly combination. After Shave with Essential Oils A Sugar Scrub for the Guys DIY Men's Body Wash with Essential Oils Men's Hair Wax with Essential Oils ...

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DIY Dog Wash With Essential Oils

April 29, 2016 by barb

Want to use a good dog wash with essential oils? This one is great.

Mud season where you are? Dog loving it and you, not so much? This DIY dog wash with essential oils recipe may be just the thing you need to naturally get rid of the mud, muck and wet doggie smell. DIY Dog Wash With Essential Oils Ingredients: This list contains affiliate links 1 Tbsp Castille Soap 2 drops Lavender essential oils (get a special deal on Young Living Essential Oils here) 2 drops Rosemary essential oil 2 drops Eucalyptus  essential oil 1 drop Peppermint essential oil 2 oz Aloe Vera Gel (optional, I would use if dog has dry or sensitive skin) Mason jar with pump top or bottle 10 oz distilled water (or boil water for 5 mins and let cool before using) DIY Dog Wash With Essential Oils Directions: Mix all ingredients in jar Shake well before each use Wash dog (you don't really need me to tell you how to do that do you?) Rinse well Enjoy your fresh and clean puppy wuppy     ...

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DIY Nail Strengthener

April 17, 2016 by barb

This diy nail strengthener with essential oils is easy to make and works great on nails and cuticles.

Looking for something natural to help your nails get back in shape? This DIY Nail Strengthener is great for brittle nails and works miracles on cuticles. DIY Nail Strengthener Ingredients (list contains affiliate links) Carrier Oil-can use Argan, Wheat Germ, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Jojoba, or Sweet Almond 15 drops Lavender Essential Oil. HINT: Order a Young Living Premium Starter Kit  and the Lavender comes with it. You can then get 24% off on the Myrrh and Ylang Ylang. 15 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 15 drops Mryhh Essential Oil Empty Nail Bottle Tiny funnel DIY Nail Strengthener Directions Place essential oils in empty nail bottle. Fill remainder of bottle with carrier oil. Place top on and shake. Use daily on bare nails.   ...

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Summer Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

April 5, 2016 by barb

This summer beet salad is one of my all time favorite recipes.

A few months ago my friends and I took a cooking class where we learned how to make this amazing Summer Beet Salad with pickled and candied oranges, almonds and a to die for citrus vinaigrette. I have now made it at home several times and have adapted it a little more to the home kitchen but beware this does take a while to make due to all the steps and it makes enough to feed a large picnic. This is going to be your summer picnic potluck go to for sure! Step 1: Pickle and Candy the Orange Peels Ingredients: 3 whole oranges, sliced with peels left on 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 3 whole cloves 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/2 c water Directions: Place the orange slices in a pot and and cover with water (not the 1/2 c needed above). Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering for 1 hour. Strain the orange slices and return them to the pot. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to help dissolve the sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Separate the orange pulp from the rind and discard the pulp. Slice the rind into 1/8" think ...

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