Selasa, 30 Desember 2008

Very Simple Petite Fours

PETITE FOURS TIPS .1. I sometimes like to use Dry Candy Fondant. Add water to consistency (color and flavor). Heat but NEVER boil or get too hot. I forget what the exact temp is then I remember temp should not reach over 100 degrees! Re-heat when it cools too much. Use of a candy thermometer is a great way to keep safe on heating. (Heating too much causes icing to thicken - add more water if this

Benefits of Shea and Mango Butter

Our Body Butter Our NEW rich creamy Body Butter or Heel Balm is made with pure Shea Butter and Mango Butter. The benefits of shea butter have been known for centuries. Some of its benefits include: healing skin cracks, minor burns, help to smooth wrinkles, reduces razor irritation, reduces blemishes and scarring & restores elasticity to skin. These are just a few of its many positive benefits.

Minggu, 28 Desember 2008

Flowers and Essential Oils

Flowers have been used for centuries for therapeutic and beautifying properties and we still use them today in perfume, skin and hair care products.All flowers have essential oil in the petals,and this can be extracted in various ways including distillation and pressing. Aromatherapy, using essential oils from plants, dates back to ancient Egyptian times. Today oils can be bought from good health

Rabu, 24 Desember 2008

Cookies, Cakes & Homemade Bread pcs

Oatmeal Chocolate CookiesOrganic Apple & Plum BreadOrganic Apple & Plum homemade Bread. Blending all ingredients. New Homemade Cake. This is a picture of a sliced piece. See how it's marbled.All handmade except the candy pieces I used. Twizzlers and bubble gum. Homemade pumpkin pie. I didn't get a chance to take a picture before it was eaten by my fam.Organic Apple & Plum Bread after homemade

Selasa, 23 Desember 2008

Your Personal Dressing Style

NATURAL TYPE. This type has a relaxed style that begs ease of movement and fun. Your instinctive style draws you to nature, which inspires most of your color. Nothing bright for you, you are attraced to to vegetable dyes like sienna, ochre and indigo.For prints, you prefer paisleys, checks, plaids and stripes (but nothing too bold). You love texture, and can wear (wool blends) woollens and nubby

Sabtu, 20 Desember 2008

ROSES

Uses for fallen petals. I found this old recipe and I wanted to share it. I also have a few recipes for homemade jam and scones using fresh lavender buds.ROSE PETAL JAM1 lb red rose petals juice, 2 lemons, 1 pint water, 3lb sugarNOTE: for best flavor and results, only petals of fresh young buds should be used. Cut petals into thin strips, arrange on plates, sprinkle over juice of 1 lemon. Stand

Rabu, 17 Desember 2008

How to Apply Foundation

Post updated since 2008. There are the basic formulations of foundation: liquid, cream, mineral, powder, and cream to powder. The formulation you use should depend on a few factors: Do you have a lot of excess shine? Do you have patches of dry, flaky skin? Are there dark circles, blemishes or other areas on the skin you would like to minimize? What texture feels comfortable on your skin?ever

Minggu, 14 Desember 2008

How To Enhance Eyes?

Your eyes are the most important feature when you are doing your make-up. Whether they are small, deep-set or large, using these techniques will definitely draw the attention your eyes deserve.The first step to achieving Dynamic Eyes is to use a highlighter like a light beige color and apply it from the nose, (the thickness of the brush) following up under the eye brow and extend to the hairline.

Jumat, 12 Desember 2008

Why Our Hand & Body Lotion is Different?

Omega’s 3, 6, and 9, Antioxidants, Jojoba oil, Aloe Vera, and so much more! Don’t you just hate it when you go shopping in a store that sells bath & body products, you try the sample of their hand & body lotion and an hour later, your hands STILL feel greasy? Then some leave your hands more dry then before. You won’t have that problem with our Body Creme. Creams are heavier but with our unique

Rabu, 10 Desember 2008

Wearing Stripes And Ruffles

The right way to wear stripes and fly by night or trendy fashion. Anyone can look good in stripes -- it is simply a matter of knowing which direction to take. Stripes do look fresh, but can be tiring to the eye. Be careful not to wear them head to toe. Horizontal stripes at the mid-section help give the illusion of a waist. Exposing the shoulder draws the eye up, diverting attention from the bust

Sabtu, 06 Desember 2008

Simple but Best Keep Secerts

Here is a tip for women with tan or darker complexion. I saw it on Beyonce Knowles. Put a bronzer or an eyeshadow with bronze highlights all over the eyelid. Put black eyeliner along the lash line, then follow it with dark eyeshadow along the lash line. White eyeshadow on the upper lid is not a good idea. If you have warm tanned skin, this bronze color may suit you as well. If you have fair skin,

Jumat, 05 Desember 2008

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is annually observed December 10 to mark the anniversary of the presentation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Celebrate with us by shopping online. http://thatgirlsbathandbody.com . Limited time offer and while products are in stock. Free Shipping on ground mail only, Save 10% on all products, and Free gift wrapping. Stock limited. Sale ends and begins December 10Th

Kamis, 04 Desember 2008

The Wonders of Tea Tree

Tea tree oil is the essential oil comes from the Australian plant Melaleuca alternifolia. This species is unique to Australia native to Northern New South Wales. This tree has very strong therapeutic and medicinal values which are found in its oil, which is obtained through steam distillation from the leaves of the tea tree. It has powerful antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties,

Selasa, 02 Desember 2008

Lipstick Tips

These tips are keep your makeup lasting longer.Store lipstick -- and perfume -- in the refrigerator. It'll last longer. Never use a tester on your lips -- it's unhygienic. Test lipstick on your fingertips instead of the back of your hand: the color and texture are closer to that of your lips. If you want your lipstick to last, use pencil first as a base. Outline and color in your lips with pencil