Monday, July 21, 2014

Hair

Asked to try by Keri Reading. Information below is from Carly Gill of Carly's Support Group to Better Health 
* Please note that you may have to vary the ingredients due to the length and thickness of your hair.*


"I was asked to try these healthy hair recipes. Here it is!!
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Look to your kitchen for the BEST conditioners to moisturize and revitalize your hair!
Four different masks for each type of hair that you can easily make in minutes using all-natural ingredients you probably have sitting in your refrigerator or cupboard right now!

DRY hair –Olive Oil and Egg
In need of some major TLC?? Combine three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with two eggs and apply the mixture to your hair and let the mixture sit for 20 minutes before rinsing in the shower.
The olive oil will help hydrate brittle locks, while the protein in the eggs will promote healthy hair growth.

ALL HAIR TYPES — Avocado and Honey
Mask a ripened avocado and mix in a tablespoon of organic honey and allow it to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off in the shower.
Avocados are rich in a variety of vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin E and protein, both of which your hair needs to remain soft and healthy. Meanwhile, honey is a natural antibacterial agent.

OILY hair — Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon
Combine 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with the grated peel of an entire lemon and allow it to set for 15 minutes to absorb the excess oil from your scalp, and then rinse in the shower.
Apple cider vinegar will remove build up from styling products and conditioners and strengthen the hair shaft, leaving you with soft, shiny strands. It will also balance hair’s pH level, kill bacteria, and is a cure for dandruff.

DRY, flaky scalp hair — Banana, Honey and Almond
Mash together 1/2 a ripe banana and add two tablespoons of honey and a few drops of almond oil and allow it to set with a shower cap on for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Bananas can increase the moisture of your hair, smooth frizz and soothe your itchy scalp.

Choose the one that fits you better and bring your hair back to life!! There is no need to buy the priciest conditioners on the market to moisturize and revitalize your hair.

More great ideas come check us out Carly's Support Group to Better Health, Everyone Welcome"


 Here are my resuts of trying each of these on different people with different hair:

 
DRY hair –Olive Oil and Egg:



I am going to try this on myself, But ave not been able to recently. I will do this and report.




ALL HAIR TYPES — Avocado and Honey: Annie








OILY hair — Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon: Kadi 
Kadi has very fine, oily scalp with dry tips. She has had problems with it for a very long time. On 9/18 we tried this "remedy". We found that there wasn't enough vinegar to cover all of the hair. We added about 1/8 of a cup. She had recently died her hair as well and we found that a bit of the color was stripped from the ends when we began to apply. She explains a sense of tingling on the scalp and the smell is very strong. We advise if you are able, to go outside during the 15 minute wait period.

Before:




As she went to rinse out the concoction, she found that it was instantly soft. The only problem was that she was unable to remove most of the lemon. So instead of rinsing, she washed it with L'oreal EverStrong Shampoo and Conditioner. After showering, she explained that her hair was very soft and very manageable, which is uncommon for her.


 

 Her hair was very shinny and soft. It helped the color become more brilliant. She is very happy with the results and gives it 2 thumbs up! She has also explained that she will continue to do this when her hair becomes very unmanageable. FACT!





DRY, flaky scalp hair — Banana, Honey and Almond:


I am going to try this on myself, But ave not been able to recently. I will do this and report.



Please note that the amount of product listed may not be the amount needed for your hair. All hair varies. 

Friday, July 4, 2014

Mrs. Fields Copycat Cookies

Need a yummy cookie for tonights festivities? Desserts are what the 4th needs! Give these delicious babies a try!


Ingredients:
1 lb. - Butter (Softened)
1 1/2 C. - Sugar
2 C. Brown Sugar
2 Tbl. - Vanilla
3 - Large Eggs
4-6 C. - Flour
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
3-4 C. - Chocolate Chips

(Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes)
This is my families recipe card. 
All Ingredients

Beat your eggs.

Take your bitter........
.........melt it if you need









Mix butter, eggs and vanilla.

Add Sugar, brown sugar, salt and baking soda.

This is what t should look like after being mixed.

Slowly add your flower. Depending on where you are, you may need more or less.

This is how it should look after adding all of your flour.

I added 5 cups. T'his isthe 1 cup I had left over.

Add your chocolate chips.


Note: I have to put a brag note here about the above picture. These things are amazing! I can't cook without them! These silicone baking mats are the best thing to cook with. You can get them at any baking store. They make it so you don't have to pout non-stick spray on your pans and makes it so they don't get dirty. Super affordable and, I must say, are a cooking essential!

Once your dough is complete, pick a scoop size ( I choose the one on the right)
You can also use your hands and have a fun mess with these.

Evenly space out your cookies and allow for them to spread.

I pull out tin foil so I can keep making my scoops and just transfer them to the pan.

Pre-heat your oven to 350 and cook for 8-10 minutes.
The smaller your cookies, the less time needed.
I cooked mine for 8 minutes.

Cook until there is a golden brown bottom and slight browning to the tops.

Place on a cooling rack with paper towels or kitchen towel.
This will cook and absorb some of the extra oil from the butter.



And Wa-La! You have a great cookie that will put a smile on everyones face. Remember not to eat the dough (or eat very little of it) because there are eggs.


I hope you enjoy this recipe! Please let me know if you have any problems or if you have any comments!