Other Pinterest Projects

Lately baths have been a necessity for me to relax for the day.  So, when I saw a post on pinterest for homemade bath salts, I thought I would give it a try because it looked really simple, and for those that know me well know that I have to have lotion and lipgloss/chapstick or else I start having anxiety problems if I have dry skin or lips. It was easy mainly because it required Epsom Salt, Vaseline Bath Beads, and Baking soda.  I personally do not know if there is a big difference if you just use the Salts or Beads, but regardless it was moisturizing.

Next up, Homemade whipped coconut oil body butter recipe.  This recipe only called for two ingredients: Coconut oil and Vitamin E oil.  All you do is use your mixer and mix the two together with a wire whisk attachment for 6-7 minutes until it has a light and airy consistency.  I expected once the oils were whipped that they would double or triple in quantity.  But, that was not the case, but it is really moisturizing and can be used as lip moisturizer too. And, you will probably like it if you don't mind feeling like you just jumped into a bath tub of oil! Although I was not that impressed by either they still do the job.

More photoshopping

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Still Practicing...

Kitchen Redo So far

So far I have painted over the shiny oak cabinets, replaced the gold hardware with aged bronze and replaced the white appliances with stainless steel.  Next on the list replace backsplash and countertops....

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Photoshopping

During my mono week off I worked on my photoshop skills.  I have had the program for about a year now and had yet to really work with it.  So, here is a picture of Zoey before and after. At least photoshop can make my grass look good!  Next spring I plan a tackling our lawn issues, but for now photoshop will suffice.

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Baby steps, eventually I will become a pro! :)  But, I think I will have to buy a mouse for my Apple Laptop because trying to edit without one is rather difficult. 

Sometime this morning some one drove through our fence