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Over the course of my research into the Keto diet, I have had the hardest time with one thing: Consuming large amounts of FAT can actually be good for you, even help you LOSE WEIGHT!  I’m sorry, but that boggles my mind!  NO WAY would I ever have imagined that I could have Oven-baked Bacon … Read more

Kittens: Buy a Dozen, Get a Dozen Free.

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Insomnia Cookie Recipe: Bake For a Better Night

It’s been widely reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep. If you’re a part of the US workforce, this probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you. A good night’s rest can be so hard to come by with the hustle and bustle … Read more

How to make a chocolate shampoo

How to make a chocolate shampoo

Chocolate has now moved from the category of goodies into the ranks of popular cosmetic ingredients. Chocolate body wraps, masks, lip balms added with grated cocoa conquer the cosmetics industry with its first use. Chocolate cosmetics can transform not only the skin but also the hair. We will show you how to make chocolate shampoo that gives hair shine and softness, as well as significantly increasing the amount of hair.

We will need:

  • – 55 grams of chamomile hydrosol
  • – The basis for shampoo Organic 30g
  • – Cocoa beans 5 g
  • – Soluble castor oil 3 g
  • – Peptides cottonseed protein 3 g
  • – 2 g of cetyl alcohol
  • – Lactic acid, 1 g
  • – Phenoxyethanol 0.8 g
  • – Chocolate mousse flavor 0.2 g

Weigh hydrosol and put it in a heated water bath.
Cocoa mass, cetyl alcohol, and water-soluble castor oil should also be weighed and put in a water bath until they are completely melted.
Pour the hot chocolate mass into a hot hydrosol.

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DIY Fall Fairywand Centerpiece Crafting Project

A few months ago when fall crafts starting hitting Hobby Lobby I got all exited to make a Fall fairy wand. I have done many wands in the past, including the How to make a tulle wand How to make a fairy wand but have yet to do something that wasn’t so…well…pink. This weekend I … Read more

DIY Sparkle Mason Jar (Easy 2 step version)

Modge Podge and I have yet to make friends. I think its because I have yet to understand the power of this awesome glue stuff. But what I have come to understand from other websites is that modge podge can be used to make wonderful awesome things like blocks with pictures and magnets for the … Read more

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This weekend I got a wild hair and decided to well…get some wild hair. I am probably way too old to pull this off, but since it fades uber quick and Halloween is the perfect excuse, I decided to get some dip dying done. Unlike a lot of brave, brave people that do this at … Read more

Create Paintbrushes from anything~

This summer has been the summer of getting to know my kids all over again. Its been so refreshing with Charlotte home and having a child of 9 makes it easy to take Phoenyx out, play games, do arts and crafts, because she is like a mini adult and its wonderful. So lately under her … Read more

Burger Mania Board Game: (Cook without the mess!)

Burger Mania Board Game is an awesome and fun family game, using speed and skill, who can make the most burgers? See our family board game review

This pretend play burger shop game is a giggling blast! Burger Mania Game Earlier this week we purchased the Burger Mania board game, a totally fun game that tests skill and speed in an awesome family challenge. The game concept is super simple. You pull a card and build the burger on a moving conveyer belt. There … Read more

How to Make a Crayon Roll

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How to Make Glitter Playdough: A Recipe

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Best Smartwatch For Kids: Review and Buying Guide

Is your child begging for a smartwatch? Whether they want to be just like mom and dad, or you want peace of mind, we have a round-up of the best smartwatch for kids. When looking to purchase a smartwatch, keep in mind what you want the smartwatch functions to be. For very young kids, they … Read more

The Top 15 Best Museums for Kids to Explore and Learn in!

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Here Are 17 Hilarious Gifts For Moms

Over the years, you’ve given your mom some pretty sweet gifts. Exotic flowers, delicate china, memorable photos, jewelry, special clothing… you’ve had some good ideas! Now it’s time for something a little more interesting, more unique, more… well, funnier. Your mom needs a good laugh! Here are 17 of the funniest gifts on the market. … Read more