5 Fresh Ways to Use Ginger in Homemade Beauty
During the winter season, my house is never empty of ginger. It’s a must-have for cough and cold season, as well as any tummy upsets that might sneak up. Also, it’s delicious. And spicy.
Spicylicious.
It looks like toes, though. Don’t you think?
Why Not Mulling Spices? Think About It …
In the Myers-Briggs world, I’m an INFP. This means I’m crazy, but in a mostly self-contained way. It also means I think for a long, long, long time about really deep things that probably have no applicable meaning in the real world.
Like whether or not a blade of grass knows its dying after the first frost. Or why polar bears, so adorable and vicious and uncaring, were chosen to represent Coca-Cola and if it’s just a tongue-in-cheek nod to the evils of modern foods. Or how, when I bite my hangnails, it can be considered self-cannibalism. Cool things like that.
Anyway, I consider a lot of it true mulling. It’s partially why I love mulling spices.
And why not? To “mull” means: To think about a fact, proposal, or request deeply or at length. And this is what happens when you use mulling spices … especially in context with wine.
In the pot goes a cornucopia of complex spices, and the wine considers the spices, steeps in their fragrant thoughts, for a long, long time. And afterward, it comes to a decision. To be the most glorious synthesis of spirits and aromas and flavors that it can possibly be.
So mull this idea over: Mix up your own mulling spices this holiday season and bring a bottle of cheap red wine to life, or create your own homemade mulled cider (it’s SO easy), or even just create a spicy potpourri. Whichever you choose, your house is going to smell like Christmas, and your guests are going to love your face.
Crunchy Gift Ideas: Love ALL the Lavender!
A couple of weeks ago, early in the morning, my friendly postman rang the doorbell. And I trudged. And trudged.
And trudged.
Down the 10 stairs to my front door.
(TRUDGED.)
He handed me a pretty box and said, “Good day, morning-faced lady.” And I mumbled, “Good day to you, fine sir! How are you this gorgeous morning. You’re looking swell!” “Uh-huh.”
Inside this box was a booty full of surprise (just for me!) from the gorgeous Stephanie. Nothing has made my day quite like it since. Inside was a spot of tea, some sea salt, and a little lavender.
By a little lavender, I mean an effing flotilla full of it.
Friday Madness: Crunchy Betty’s Food on Your Face for Acne and Oily Skin Sale – And Announcing the Affiliate Program
Good news, everybody!
I’m gearing up to write my next book (the outline’s almost done), so in honor of that I decided to put the handy-dandy natural acne and oily skin book on sale for an entire week.
It’s 25% OFF!
Using the code IMACB. (Just enter it in at checkout.)
So, for the next week, you can purchase Crunchy Betty’s Food on Your Face for Acne and Oily Skin for a measly $5.99. Happy November! (The coupon code is only good through 11/11/11, and it only counts for the PDF version of the book – not the Kindle or Nook versions.)
Frankly, though, the reason why I’m offering this coupon code to everyone is because I’m also starting a brand spankin’ new affiliate program where you guys can get in on the making of money via the book, too.
When you become an affiliate seller (which is especially good if you have a blog, website, or are just super active in social media), you’ll make 25% of the profits on the sales that come through your special affiliate link. Not bad, right?
But, given that I didn’t figure everyone would want to become an affiliate seller, I thought you might be happy to get a little discount right now – if you haven’t bought the book yet or if you want to send it on over to someone you know and love.
So. Coupon code (IMACB). Discount. The awesome book = yours, for a fraction of the price (and if you buy now, you’ll also get …)
The FOYF Day Has Come – Buy Crunchy Betty’s Food on Your Face for Acne and Oily Skin N-O-W
THE BOOK IS READY!
Today is the day everything changes – for you and for me and for us.
I’ve written an incredibly detailed page RIGHT HERE all about the book – you can peek inside, you can watch a video of me making an oatmeal mask straight from the book, and you can read all the inside details over there.
Again – that link is right here at Buy the Book.
Because all you need to know about the inner workings of the book is over there, I’m going to keep this post short and sweet.
Here’s a list of some of what’s inside:
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