Buying Organic Food
Well in answer to the 2nd post 1st, organically grown foods(i) have(/i) been found to contain pesticides - but far less than conventionally grown . The sad fact is our environment has been poisoned - theres no escape from it, but buying & consuming organic...
Adding Tea Tree Oil to Hand Soap?
Yes you can add it just like youd add any other essential oil - I think the standard amt is around 1 tsp. or so per pint??? I use straight tea tree EO on bites, cuts, blemishes, w/ no ill effects & have very sensitive skin.Just keep it away from eyes! & keep...
Sewing Machine Keeps Breaking Needles?
You may simply have the wrong type of needles in your machine.Did you check the manual? Other possible reasons may be: As stated above - bent needle or needle inserted improperly (or crappy needles) Plate is loose or crooked Too much upper thread tension - or...
Sewing Machine Keeps Breaking Needles?
Oh and.. is it a zigzag machine? Did you doublecheck to see that needle position is set properly for the stitch you are doing?
Asking My Mom To Let Me Shave?
Oh yeesh! I remember trying to sneak behind my moms back & shave my legs when I was 12.I cut myself VERY badly & had a huge bandage I tried to hide under my bathrobe/nightgown - what was I thinking? Of COURSE she found out & I got a lecture, but I think it...
Dried Clay in Vase?
Or you might try dunking the vase in hot water for a few minutes.... (Im a bit wary of microwaving vintage ceramics - it might break)
Bees in My Trumpet Vines?
Why would you want to get rid of bees?They are a beneficial insect & will not harm you - if you leave them alone - theyre usually more interested in flowers than people..... I have tons in my yard & they completely ignore me in favour of pollen & nectar.The...
Paint Technique To Lighten a Dark Room?
You can make a wash from white or off-white latex paint, thinned w/ water to a milky consistency.Wear gloves & use a rag or big sponge to wipe the wash over the painted walls in a circular motion - just like you were washing the walls.Start @ the top & work...
Lipstick Causing Chapped Lips?
Make sure youre getting enough water, for sure(@ least 1 1/2 quarts daily) - & also Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). I use Burts Bees Lip Shimmers & have no prob.. Heres a great site for natural healing/beauty... http://www.healthwell.com/ & an article specifically...
