MY KIND OF DIY PROJECTS

I never thought of myself as a do-ityourself kind of person. I have been more of a find-someone-who-can-do-it for-me kinda gal. I leave that to my husband, Joe, to handle.

I do appreciate small projects like changing the paint color in a room, redecorating the bathroom, rearranging the furniture, building a firepit. Okay, I didn’t enjoy that last one until Joe had the fire going.

It is amazing how great you feel when you make small changes and improvements to the areas you live and work every day. Even new rugs and throw pillows makes a fresh new look and old things feel new.

As I thought more about what DIY meant to me, I realized that I am a DIY girl, just not with the more commonly thought DIY ideas.

I love making organic scrubs for my skin, fresh almond milk for kids and growing my own vegetables and herbs. How about cooking? I’m definitely a DIY-er when it comes to food. I thoroughly enjoy cooking for my family. I make soups, Italian dishes, pizza, wraps and salads from scratch. That counts as a DIY, right?

No matter what your budget, you can make changes to improve yourself and your surroundings. Small improvements can make a big difference, physically and mentally.

Here’s three of my favorite concoctions:

Skin Exfoliant

Mix 1 heaping tablespoon of Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay with approximately 1 tablespoon of Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar (you want consistency to be a light paste). Apply to skin and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.

Detox Bath

Add 1 cup of Himalayan salt, one cup of aluminum-free baking soda and six drops of lavender essential oil to your bath. Soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse off and go to bed.

Energy Drink

Mix a cup of hot distilled water, juice from half an organic lemon and sprinkles of cayenne pepper to taste. Drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. It detoxifies, energizes and helps to break up mucous in the body.

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