D.I.Y. Coconut Oil Cookie Scented Body Scrub

This year I was worried I couldn't get Christmas gifts for everyone I wanted to. So I decided to try making gifts. Out of that came this awesome body scrub. I use this to exfoliate after my shower gel because it is extremely moisturizing, It leaves my skin feeling so soft. Plus it smells great. I can't eat cookies because of food allergies but I can smell like them with this scrub. It is super easy to make. You will need:

• 14 oz. of coconut oil
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla 
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 table spoon salt
• 1 wide mouthed mason jar or other heat proof container

I started by warming the coconut oil until it was completely liquefied. I did this by placing the jar into a bowl of hot water until it poured out then warming it in a large pan on the lowest heat just until everything was liquid. Then I added all of the other ingredients and stirred well. I left it sitting on the counter and stirred every 15 minutes for about an hour so that it didn't separate. Once it is hard enough that it was difficult to stir it's done! I keep it in my bathroom and use it to exfoliate my hands, lips, feet, or body. Even after just one use you will notice a difference! Try it and let me know what you think! 

-Love and blessings, Tuffy!

Book Recommendation!

Unwind Neal Shusterman.
I have recently finished reading the first unwind book in the trilogy. I would definitely recommend you check these books out especially if you liked The Hunger Games books. The book is also set in america in the future. We've had another civil war. The issue we were warring over was Pro-life or Pro-choice. So america decides that the only solution that will appease both sides is that no human life can be ended before 13 years of age. Between ages 13 and 18 your parents may decide to unwind you. That means that you are not dead but you live in a divided state. So all of your body parts are donated to keep others alive. This book makes you think. I haven't been this mixture of disturbed and unable to put a book down since The Hunger Games. This is another glimpse into a possible future that I for one don't want to ever exist. I love when fictional books make me think so much about real life issues. I don't think this book is good for too young of a reader but I think everyone should read this book! I can't wait to finish the Trilogy!!! +Neal Shusterman
http://www.amazon.com/Unwind-Dystology-Neal-Shusterman/dp/1416912053

Amazing Holy Grail Perfect Skin Product

So I have always been difficult to please when it comes to skin care. I have super sensitive skin. I get oily in some spots dry in others. I have blackheads like crazy and I could never find anything to remove eye makeup that didn't burn my eyes. Until I tried this product. It's so soothing I want to use it all the time. I love eucalyptus oil which is in this. It's calming scent helps relax me after a long day. The best part is that nothing gets my makeup off like this product. I just take about a pump and a half and spread it all over my face. then I put one of the muslin cloths to soak in warm water while I massage it into my skin. Unlike most skin products which I can't wait to get off, I actually enjoy having this on my face. There is no burning when I use it on my eyes and I don't have to rub it in too much to remove even waterproof mascara. Then you just wipe it off with the warm moist muslin cloth. I can not say enough good things about this product. On top of all of that, the first time I ordered it they didn't have it here in the states so I had to have it shipped internationally. It was worth it trust me. The bottle arrived with a tiny crack in it and had leaked a bit so I contacted the company and they were a true delight. They have excellent customer service! They sent me out a new bottle right away. I was so pleased with every aspect of this purchase! Now even better news they now carry it on Birchbox.com http://birch.ly/11uKtH1 

It's $24.50 with free shipping through birchbox for the starter kit. I think I payed around $35-$40 when I had it shipped overseas. So it's a great price and an amazing product. I am officially a Liz Earle fan for life! Can't wait to try more!!!

Rohto Ice Astringent/Lubricant/Redness Reliever Eye Drops Review.

I recently tried some new eye drops. I must admit I was drawn in by unique packaging. The bottle is oval shaped and fits well in a purse pocket. Eye drops may be a boring subject for most of you, for me however they are very important. I have horrible allergies and until a recent trip to the optometrist I wasn't aware that my eyes do too. I have since tried expensive prescription eye drops and many over the counter drops for allergy relief. My eyes are constantly itchy which makes them swell and I have a bad habit of rubbing them which just starts the itchy back up again because I'm adding more irritants to my eyes. Nothing has ever provided relief to more then one issue. Drops tried until now would help with redness or itchiness or swelling but never all three. Until now. These drops are amazing! They have a cooling sensation which I thought sounded strange but it barely stung a little when first going in. Then all the itchiness was gone. I looked in the mirror a few minutes later and all of the redness was gone. I haven't seen my eyes look this white and healthy in years. I had no swelling anymore. My eyes felt like they were free of debris for the first time in years. They feel just amazing. Perfect mix of moisture and astringent! I can honestly say I don't think I will ever buy any other eye drops. These have even helped get rid of a stye I had. The best part of this all is that where my normal over the counter drops cost between fifteen and seventeen dollars. These bad boys cost me just over five dollars. .4 fl oz. I know I will use these faster because I keep reaching for them anytime my eyes start to itch at all. I use them 2-3 times a day! I never thought my eyes could feel so nice! I highly recommend these to anyone with eyes. Thanks for reading. Hugs and blessings! -Steph