My New Favorite Tea and New Pants...

I discovered that I now have a new favorite tea. Traditional Medicinals makes this tea to help with stress and tension and upset/nervous stomach and let me tell you "It Works"!! I suffer from terrible panic attacks and this tea has truely helped me. It tastes so wonderful too!! (I never had lavender in tea before drinking this and it is soooo wonderful). :) I will definatly be getting more of this.

My mama and I went to our local thrift store a few days ago and I ran across this Duck Tales child's bed sheet and knew we had to make some pajama pants out of them. We also found a pattern there for pants and *TaDa....Here they are. They are really big, but they are so comfy. (pretty funky too--just my style). haha. I think the copy right on the fabric said 1986. They are so cool!!

So now all that needs to be done is for me to slip on these pants and make a nice cuppa tea. Mmm.... Cozy.

Busy Week.......*phew...

Okay so this week has been a busy one. My Older sister Heather came for a visit. She stayed for 6 days and she is the best!! Since she is so much older than I am I didnt really get to see much of her when I was growing up so its nice for her to come and visit every once in awhile. She is an awesome Hair Stylist and so when she comes for a visit my mom, younger sister, and myself always get our hair done. (Its about time....mine was looking like a mop). haha. Also today I scored some sweet stuff at our local thrift store. My husband found a really neat little wooden truck and I found some material to sew with...along with some books and buttons...oh oh and this really neat little wooden step stool with a cow and a chicken painted on it for Liam. I tell ya....I could take all day shopping in a thrift store. Also This evening I made a wonderful California Waldorf Salad ( You can find the recipe at www.earthboundfarm.com ) and I made a really nice, very simple focaccia with some caramelized onions on top... Mmmm.... ( You can find the focaccia recipe I made and other wonderful versions at www.recipezaar.com The one I made was the highest rated focaccia recipe ). Oh and before I forget to tell you I also made some natural citrus candy using the peels of different citrus fruits. I made mine from orange and lemon peels. Oh so gooooood. (Above) My super awesome and very healthy California Waldorf Salad w/ ginger-lime dressing!!

Some sweet little books I found at the thrift store.

Mmm...Orange/Lemon peel candy.

My older sis Heather w/ Seamus

Some sewing and craft books.

Pretty ribbon.

Liam's new toy truck.

Sweet fabric I found. I love the nice summer colors.

You have dreads?...Eww...

So I have dreads now....There is this huge misconception that when you have dreads you do not wash your hair. That could'nt be futher from the truth. Sure you might not wash as much, but you certainly have to wash your hair, otherwise your hair will become oily and your knotties will come out thus leaving you without your dreadies. So I just wanted to clear that one up. When I wash my hair I use Dr. Bronners peppermint soap. I LOVE this stuff. Not only does it just smell good. I feel like it really cleans my hair and scalp. I also use it as a body wash. You can use this stuff in soooo many ways. From washing your hair to washing your kitchen floor to brushing your teeth and washing the dishes. This soap also comes in bar form and comes in losts of different scents. ( I love the peppermint and lavender...ohh oh and tea tree ) You can buy this stuff pretty much anywhere these days, but your best bet would be a natural/healthfood store. I usually buy it from my local Whole Foods or Lowes Foods. I really really recomend this soap to anyone interested in buying a natural/organic soap!! (They make a baby soap as well).