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The final Stefon sketch from Saturday Night Live.
The Stefon bit was one of my favorites. I’m gonna miss him
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Me for the past three days!
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Paleo Banana Bread
After starting the paleo diet, I started craving the exact foods I wasn’t allowed to eat. This is my first...
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Apologies for the terrible image quality - I’m lacking scanner access at the minute so I had to take these photos on my phone
I was...
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Extended Standing Leg Stretch Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
One of the biggest myths about...
If you’re on your feet a lot (or using them for your grueling workouts) then they might appreciate a little foot TLC. After a long day, unwind while reading a book, watching TV or enjoying a facial with this amazing smelling soak. Breathe it in, the mint has relaxing properties.
Mint Treatment
- 2 tablespoons crushed fresh mint (or 5 to 6 drops of essential oil of mint)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Espom salts
- Bowl or basin for your feet.
Directions
Add ingredients to a small tub of warm water. Soak your feet 15-25 minutes. Continue with normal pretty feet routine (pumice, scrub etc). Moisturize and feel amazing. :)
Dry, frizzy or fly-away hair? Leave in conditioners are your best friends. But they can be expensive, full of chemicals & hard to know what works & what doesn’t.
Jojoba oil is relatively easy to find in natural health stores or online and is similar to the oil our own bodies produce (makes it a very effective hair oil)/. You’ve seen it on labels & in commercials for some of the biggest hair companies, but now you can make your own jojoba oil conditioner at home.
Hair Therapy
Workouts can be tough on your hair, between the shampooing & products we use to style & re-style. For extra damage control, try this hair treatment once a week.
Rosemary is great for putting a little shine & life back into your hair. This recipe works just as well as other expensive formulas on the market PLUS you’ll get the added benefit of going chemical free & reducing your carbon footprint by not buying packaged products.
Rejuvenate your balls (eye balls) with this puffiness reduction mask.
Tip: Waste not, want not… I recommend using a small potato, or planning this with a friend to reduce waste. You can also cook unused portions for a snack later.
Eye Puffiness Reduction Mask
2 tablespoons grated raw potato
1 teaspoon instant coffee liquid.
1 teaspoon grated broccoli
Blend potatoes & instant coffee. Add broccoli and blend until homogenized in texture (using a blender helps).
Apply under eyes and leave for 20 to 30 minutes, removing with cotton pads and water. Coffee increases blood circulation for better oxygenation, and potato enzymes extract toxins. Broccoli is rich in vitamin K, which counteracts the appearance of skin darkness and bruising.
Exfoliation Enzyme Mask
1 teaspoon mashed papaya
1 cube pineapple or 1 1/2 teaspoon pineapple juice
1 teaspoon cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
Blend all ingredients in a mixer, adding sea salt last. Apply to entire face, save for eyes, using a mask or foundation brush for even application.
Leave on for 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing. The mask gently removes dead cells without irritating, leaving skin velvety smooth. Follow with moisturizer.
