DRINK AWAY YOUR CELLULITE!

It’s summer and my thoughts turn to… cellulite. Aaaaaaaaargh! Swimsuits. Shorts. Mini-skirts. And cottage cheese thighs. Definitely not a good combination, though it strikes the best of us, regardless of size or age. I have seen women who are a size 4 have bad cellulite, so my considerably chunkier thighs are fair game for the cottage cheese syndrome. Consequently, I have battled cellulite with every lotion, potion, cream and treatment available (and even some that are in the experimental stages) but have come to the conclusion that the only salvation lies in exercise, dry brushing, healthy eating (skip the alcohol, cigarettes and sugary or processed foods) and this potent drink.

Potent and simple: Squeeze the juice of one lemon into 8 ounces of water and add 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly, drink thrice daily and watch the cellulite melt away.

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Win a Britax B-Ready Travel System!

Welcome to the Britax Summer Travels Giveaway

Organized by Mom to Bed by 8 and co-hosted by Plum Crazy About Coupons and Stay a Stay at Home Mom.

I'm not a mom yet, but most of my friends are starting families, and I know that baby stuff is quite expensive. Who wouldn't love to win a Britax B-Ready Travel System? I know I wouldn't mind winning those... to prepare for when I do decide to have kids!

One lucky winner will receive a Britax B-Ready Stroller and B-Safe Infant Carseat!

Giveaway ends June 17th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.

How to Soften Hardened Brown Sugar!

I've made the switch from white refined sugar over to honey, Stevia, and brown sugar. I went to go use my brown sugar this morning, and what did I find? A big hard useless mass of sugar that was stuck in the tin. Nothing worse then making a cup of chai and having no sugar! Here's some handy tips to soften it back up...

- Place a few slices of apple or a slice of bread in the container. Make sure that it's air-tight, and keep sealed for a couple days. Then, remove the apple slices once it's softened.

- If you're able to, place the sugar in a bowl in the microwave, with a small container or glass of water beside it. Heat it for a minute. Make sure to check it every 30 seconds until it's softened.

- Once again if you're able to, place the sugar in a bowl, and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it sit over night.

Over time the moisture leaves the brown sugar, which makes it hard. To fix this problem, you have to find a way to replace the moisture... which is why I shared these tips with you.

What's in Your Water?

When we walk to the sink and turn on the tap, we obviously expect to get a glass of water. When you really start to break things down, however, and realize what is going on behind the scenes, you start to see that there are so many other things in the water that are harmful to us. In some cases, those harmful items are added to the water, as is the case with fluorine and chloride, chemicals that can hurt the human body.

There may also be a wide variety of other chemicals that are in the water, including prescription medications and runoff from local farm fields. If you would like to have pure water again, there are some ultrafiltration membranes that are available to help you to achieve that purpose (Source: Ultrafiltration Membranes by Synder Filtration). Not only can those membranes help you with sulfate removal from water, they can often remove almost 100% of all molecules from the water that are not water.