I don't watch football. And I know it's unAmerican. I've tried to watch it, but there are too many things to keep track of - all going on at the same time. Yardage and downs and safeties. Forget it. I've got too many things going on here in my house already - why would I voluntarily subject myself to more?
Okay. Well maybe if I were smart, I would. I hear there is incredible food at super bowl parties.
Instead of watching football and eating, I headed outside to soak up some sun on with a run.
It was glorious! Thank you, Lord that I have legs that can move me!
Check out my 70's style Ray Bans. They look a little like Blublockers, don't they? (If you were born pre-1990, this means nothing to you.) One thing I've learned about running gear - it has to be comfy - and these old sunglasses are super.
One hour prior, what I really wanted to do was lay down on the couch and watch recorded episodes of My Big Fat Fabulous Life. It's the funniest, most inspiring show airing right now and I love it. Do you know how long it's been since I laid down on the couch? So long I can't even remember, come to think of it. I'm adding it my bucket list for 2015. Baby steps past my OCD, constant multitasking, neurotica!
Tomorrow is Monday and I'm so excited to stay home and clean my house. I love cleaning. Another component of my OCDnessssss. I get asked a lot about what I could possibly be cleaning since I had just cleaned the day before and the day before that....
Speaking of cleaning ... are you using DoTerra's Melaleuca yet? DoTerra is known for it's quality and purity when it comes to essential oils. DoTerra means you know you're always getting the purest, therapeutic quality when it comes to essential oil products.
DoTerra's Melaleuca (also known as tea tree oil) is known for its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-social properties. Which works perfectly, because Melaleuca works terrific without friends or as a component in blends.
CLEAR SKIN REGIMEN
For clearer skin, add Melaleuca to your cleansing routine. Just add 1 or 2 drops in the palm of your hand to your cleanser.
After you've cleansed your skin, follow with this skin clearing toner:
In a small glass bottle (found in your local health food store), mix
1 part apple cider vinegar with
1 part distilled water and
3-4 Drops of Melaleuca
This toner helps balance the natural pH level of your skin. Apply the toner to your face using a cotton ball, taking care not to get the toner into your eyes. Let absorb into your skin for 10 minutes. Do not rinse.
Finally, moisturize afterward with Melaleuca and Argan oil for a fantastic moisturizer. If you have skin younger than 35, lucky you. umm... errrr. If you have younger skin younger than 35, you can substitute Argan oil for Doterra's Fractionated Coconut Oil (which is the liquid version of coconut oil vs the solid). Btw, Argan oil can be purchased at your local health nut food store.
You can also apply Melaleuca directly on a breakout, but I don't recommend this full strength method on larger areas.
There are slews of uses for DoTerra's Melaleuca oil, and here are 6 more of my favorites:
Cold Sores: Dab a small amount (diluted at a 1:1 ratio, with coconut, jojoba or almond oil depending on your sensitivity) over the sore.
Ear ache/ear pain: Drop 2-3 drops of Melaleuca on a cotton ball and place the cotton ball in the ear. Do not drop oil directly into the ear canal.
Canker Sores: Dab directly onto the sore. Repeat 3-4 times daily after food and drink.
Infected Wounds: Dilute 1 drop of Melaleuca with 1 cup of water and rinse the infected area.
Lice: Mix 2 oz. of olive oil with 20 drops of Melaleuca. Divide hair into sections applying the oil mixture to scalp with cotton balls and combing with a fine tooth comb. Be sure to get as close to the scalp as possible. Follow with a good shampoo. Mix 10 drops of water to 1 oz of vodka and spray into hair to avoid re-infestation. Repeat oiling, combing, washing and spraying a second time if needed.
Shingles: Mix 1/2 oz (15 mL.) of coconut oil to to 15 drops of Melaleuca. Massage mixture over the body. Massage into the soles of the feet for immune stimulation to prevent future outbreaks.
I hope you've enjoyed this post. I love comments and I'd love to hear your thoughts. Leave some love for me in a comment below.
~Charlene
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