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Bonus: Bed Spray

I mentioned to my husband that I had a recipe for a bed spray. He looked at me with a mischievously seductive smile and said he'd like to try it.....so I let him :) He's now downstairs spraying the mattresses and airing them out :)....I don't think that's what he had in mind but I must say, I'm enjoying it.

You're probably wondering what bed spray has to do with beauty week. Well, I'll tell you. Since we became parents I've learned what a desperate part sleep has to play in being beautiful....well at least presentable. Since our son came there has been days of wearing baggy sweats, and baggy eyes all day. I actually day dream about sleeping long enough to have a dream. Having a welcoming bed with the soothing sent of eucalyptus to welcome you to your ever so brief slumber can be a welcoming invitation after a long day of child's play.

This is a great recipe to use on more then just mattresses. Use it on furniture, shoes, carpet....are you imagining yourself like that mom on the commercial that comes across her hubby's shoes and then with one spray she acts like she just had a spiritual experience, has seen the light and wants to leave it all behind and move to the abby and sing in the hills? Ya, this spray is just like that!

Bed Spray

2 c distilled water
10 drops grapefruit
10 drops lemon
10 drops tea tree
10 drops eucalyptus

shake before each use and spray liberally.
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Day 90: Refreshing Body Spray

In St. George it's what you might call....warm. Personally, I LOVE the heat. I grew up in California so it was kind of drilled into me. Then I moved to St. George, Hawaii, and Amerikan Samoa...are ya sensing a theme yet? Since I'm always cold I find the heat relieving. But in St. George even I can get hot. This body spray is not only refreshing, it helps minimize the oderus effects of a woman's natural glow....if ya know what I'm sayin'. It's great to carry around in your purse and give yourself a sprites to cool down and freshen up.

Body Spray

1 finger pump spray bottle
distilled water
essential oil of choice

You can get a cheap ( I mean that in every sense of the word) finger pump spray bottle at walmart for a buck. Fill it with distilled water and 5 drops of essential oil of your choice. I use grapefruit, which I love, and because it's know for being invigorating and offers a great pick me up!
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Day 84: Febreze

Do you remember when febreze first came out and you thought it was the best thing since like ever! and you went to the store and smelled all of them picking out which one was your favorite till you had a head ache and then spraying down your entire house with the new miracle cure for stinkynesses? ok...maybe that was just me. I remember being in love with febreze and then finally reading the label....monochemicalsorbate, fenzolchemicalflorum, biochemicalexplotionide....blah blah blah. Not what I want my family breathing in....no matter how good it smells. I knew there had to be a better alternative and here it is.

Febreze

1 c white vinegar
1 c distilled water
20 drops essential oil of your choice -

I like citronella but then again, I have a bit of a bug problem so this kills two bugs with one stone. It also covers the vinegar smell really well. I also LOVE grapefruit! The main purpose of the oils is to cover the vinegar smell so experiment and have fun with it. Let me know what works for you! I would love to hear your concoctions.

Mix everything together in a spray bottle. Shake well at each use.
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Day 83: Dishwasher Detergent

If you've read my post about dish soap you know that I know that dish soap and dish Washer soap are two completely different things. But, that still left me with the dilemma of what to put in the dishwasher. If you think about it, your washing your dishes with chemicals that leave a residue and then you eat off them. Ya, I don't think so! Here is a recipe that will clean those dishes, nix the residue and the water spots and you don't have to worry about the bubble fiasco....but I do recommend it if you're looking for some good clean fun!

Dishwasher Detergent
1 c borax
1 c baking soda
10 drops lemon
10 drops grapefruit
2 c white vinegar

In a container mix the borax, baking soda, and essential oils. In a pour bottle put the vinegar. In the pre-wash section of your machine put the powder mix and in the other place with the lid put the vinegar. The vinegar gets rid of the residue and water spots and rinses away all the junk. You may also want to run the dish washer once in a while with just the vinegar to make sure it's clean. I just heard a report that 94% of dishwashers that were examined in a study had mold. Vinegar will help a lot with that. Or hand washing can help with that too. I remember one week as a kid when our dishwasher broke. That was one of the most bonding experiences of my young life for my family. The family that works together... works!
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Day 81 : Carpet Cleaner

Matthew and I are really excited to be home and be with our family! We have missed them a lot! We have especially missed all of our nieces and nephews! Matthew is such a kid himself that all the children naturally gravitate to him. In Samoa the kids in the village would come around regularly asking if Matthew could come and play. It's no different now that we're home. The kids all love Matthew!

I have recently learned a recipe - don't worry, it's not rocket science - put matthew together with a bunch of little kids and some ruff housing and you have a perfect mess :) But when you see those adorable faces (Matthew included) how can you deny them the fun. So, instead of making Matthew act his age I'm making carpet cleaner.


Carpet Cleaner
1 tb dish soap
1/4 c vinegar
2 c distilled water
3 drops each of lemon, lavender, and tea tree essential oils
1 cup soda water

Mix everything but the soda water together in a bottle. Then add the soda water and put the lid on tight. To use on carpets just shake and apply.
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Day 79: Dish Soap


As a kid my parents were unbelievable, I should have had them committed! They actually made us do chores! Can you believe it? I know in today's society this sounds appalling and on the verge of child abuse but back in my day (man I sound old when I say that) we actually had to do our chores every day. I can't believe what my parents put us through.

One time I was on kitchen duty...ya, the whole kitchen! I needed to start the dish washer but we were out of detergent so I thought liquid dish soap was just as good.....WRONGO! I realized it was not the same thing as I watched a wave of bubbles creep across the dining room floor and into the family room. Mom and Dad were not happy (though my siblings quite enjoyed it) and I was stuck on dish duty " till I could learn to do it right"....really, it's their fault for running out of the right kind of soap. But I must say that I was glad to kill two birds with one stone by cleaning the dishes and the floor at once.

Now, I must insert this disclaimer. This soap is NOT meant to be used in your dish washer. This is liquid dish soap. That said, if you happen to be looking for a night of good clean fun, I say go for it!

Dish Soap
2 c soap flakes or 2 bars shredded ivory soap
1 c baking soda
1 gallon of warm water
1/2 c lemon juice or white vinegar
A few drops of essential oils for scent, if desired
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