Color My Thoughts

I had to write this post!  I usually don't like writing about products and such, but what I am about to tell you about will seriously make you do a happy dance!  As many of you know I am part owner of a wellness practice so I see a lot of awesome healing/wellness products and services.  This particular one is so different and exciting!!

So take a look at the links to read more...but now you are asking how these can help you.  I have an answer!  Ever felt bogged down from silly emotions (ladies, you know what I'm talking about!!) and you just don't feel yourself??

These products can help you regain Energy, Vitality, Creativity, Confidence, Joy and so much more.  Not only do they help with these emotions, but they all correspond to different parts of your body..so they can also help with you heart, liver, sinus problems, back pain...the list keeps going!



These Colors are blends of specific essential oils - which smell ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! 

Read more about Altearah by visiting my company website at : Advanced Science Wellness 

Burlap DIY

If you have an unimaginable amount of burlap just lying around your house and you have absolutely no idea what to do with it, then this DIY project is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Burlap (but that was probably obvious)
Stencils
Paint
Brushes (stippling + regular for the edges)
Trash bag

First, I recommend covering your surface with a trash bag, unless you don't care if paint bleeds ALL OVER whatever is underneath it.





Next, find any phrase you want and apply it to your burlap with the paint + stencils




It's seriously easy
              & the burlap takes the paint really well.

(To hang the burlap: I just found a stick from the yard and sewed it in. Take twine (or whatever) and tie it around the ends of the stick and DONE!)

Good Luck!

Top 5 Fall Favorites

Fall always seems to get me into a crazed {diy} mode, but since I went wild with the Halloween decorating I've been lacking inspiration in the more "traditional" fall category. 

So, I got online and found instant inspiration from these lovely blogs! These are such great & EASY ideas -- check out the links below:

Pinecone Garland - The JS Chronicles

DIY "Harvest" Sign - Dirt Stains and Paint 

Sweater Pillow - Creatively Living 

Fall Wood Blocks - Sarah Dawn Designs

Paper Stars - Eyes on the Source

DIY Coffee Scrub

This past week Tennessee decided to skip over the fall weather and plummet right into shiver inducing winter temperatures. It got me thinking that I needed to share how I beat lack-luster skin as colder weather approaches.

I recently discovered the greatest dull skin remedy and only had to look as far as my pantry! And it only consists of TWO ingredients: Coffee and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Let’s keep it SIMPLE: 

COFFEE GROUNDS + OLIVE OIL = COFFEE SCRUB

           

 It’s literally that easy – just mix and done!

(I usually don’t use exact measurements; I just pour the olive oil over the coffee until the grounds are (for lack of a less disgusting word) moist.)

                                SMOOTH SAILING 

I love using this scrub as a prerequisite to shaving – of course, it makes the tub a tad filthy (though it washes down the drain with a few extra splashes of water) but the olive oil makes your skin SO SMOOTH.  

AND this is great for men, too! If they’re dealing with ingrown hair due to shaving this is a fantastic solution. 

ADDED BONUS:

The caffeine from the coffee is said to help with cellulite so why not be generous and slather on this mixture & take care of two birds with one stone?! 

So to RECAP: 

-Mix your ingredients together (just use the grounds from your morning coffee!)

-Take a handful of your mixture and scrub over legs 

-Rinse off & and wipe clean with a towel (so you don't get your razor all clogged up with the scrub) 

I hope this helps you in your battle against dull winter skin!

-Kristen

                          (Brands used: Organic 365 Coffee & Bragg’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Weekend Inspiration

If you are a little low in inspiration or just need something to cheer you up, I have the perfect idea!  Find a local garden store and spend the afternoon finding yourself through nature!

We found this great local gardening store in Nashville yesterday and I can't wait to go back!  Sometimes it just amazes me how great little shops/parks and so much more can be so close without you even knowing!

This shop was filled with everything from crafts, soaps, plants, seeds, fermenting and home brewing products, hydroponics, air plants and so much more!  Check out the pics below of our little weekend find!

Barefoot Hiking

Ok, so when my hubby told me he wanted to go on a barefoot hike I instantly wanted to call him crazy!  But after a few seconds internalizing to myself about how this could turn out pretty funny, I decided that it was an awesome idea.

For him...not for me!  Well not yet.  I stole his Vibrams and let him go barefoot.  Check out the pictures and let us know how crazy you think he is!

The health benefits of barefoot hiking and grounding are incredible.  I would recommend you read more and try this sometime.  I recommend trying for the health benefits, but you may enjoy the pleasure of everyone looking at you like you are crazy! :)

Here are some links I think you would like:

http://www.barefooters.org/hikers/

The Secret to Lifelong Health

DIY Bunting: Halloween Edition

So, if you’re anything like I am, you’re unapologetically obsessed with all things Halloween…especially when it comes to putting those spooky touches around the house! 

This year I decided to go for a more sophisticated decorating theme, thus leading me to classic bunting. If you’re on a budget this DIY is perfect for you (how does FREE sound?)

Ok, let’s talk materials. Here’s what you’ll need:

Paper grocery sacks
Scissors
Ruler
Twine
Hole-punch (or if you don’t have a hole-punch in your possession, just use a big nail!)

**Side-note: If you don’t have access to a printer, just grab some stencils and a black marker--it’s more time consuming, but still super easy! 

Alright, let’s get to the How-To:

Step 1: If you’re using a printer, cut your paper bags to the size of your printer paper, pick your favorite font and print whatever Halloween inspired phrase you want onto your bags

Step 2: Once you’ve got your letters printed, cut the bags into triangles that are 8” at the top and 10” on the sides with the letter centered in the middle

Step 3: Now you’re ready for twine!  Punch holes in the top of your triangle -- maybe 5 inches apart -- and run the twine through (I ran mine through the back so it could be seen across the top)

AND THAT’S IT! Easy, right? 

Have fun haunting up your house!

~Kristen