Health & Beauty; Over-exfoliating and Over-budget

Stop scrubbing! Put down the exfoliating cream. You are only supposed to do this once a week not daily. Is your skin red, dry, and flaky? Yes, well then try this home remedy. Mix dry oats, honey, apple cider vinegar, and tea tree oil together to make a homemade scrub that will leave you feeling rejuvenated.

Stop spending all that money on high-priced exfoliants. You have everything you need in your kitchen. Bottle up your own beauty product. You will feel better.

For extra pampering, add scented oils to this mix. Note: rub a small mixture of the added scent on trial area to make sure you are not sensitive or allergic to the oil. Find a scent that is pleasing to you. Try lavender to relieve stress, or chamomile to help you sleep. When you are finished cleansing, your face will feel soft to the touch and you will smell wonderful—especially for that significant someone in your life. Mix it up and enjoy!

Smooth Scrub Recipe
1 teaspoon dried oats (grind them for better texture)
¼ teaspoon Honey (add more as needed)
¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 drop of tea tree oil
1 drop of scented oil

Health & Beauty; The Cucumber Truth or Myth

Cucumbers--Yum. Slice them up and mix them with vinegar, salt and pepper. Now you have a healthy and delicious snack. You can put these slices in small baggies and take them with you on the go. At work they make for a light, healthy snack between meals. The nutritious benefits of a cucumber will surprise you:

• Hydrates body



• Flushes toxins



• Regulates body temperature



• Contain Vitamin C



• Good source of dietary fiber



• May help lower blood pressure

While sliced cucumbers are a delicious and nutritious snack, don't eat them all in one sitting. Save a few for something special. Ever wonder if placing cucumbers over your eyes helps with eye puffiness? Well before you eat all those yummy cukes, take two and place them on those beautiful eyes of yours. It works.

On those nights after partying hard at the bar with friends, or on the nights when you stay up crying because your boyfriend broke up with you--resort to the healing powers of the cucumber. Splash that puffy face with some cold water, lather it with your favorite mud masque and lightly place those cukes on your tired eyes. Not only will you feel better from your emotional night, but you will be happy with the reflection in the mirror. Now ladies, pamper yourself. When you are feeling down go buy a cucumber.