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My New Favorite Kitchen Toy

Guess how much time it took me to cut all those veggies?  Looks time consuming, huh?  Well, it wasn’t. It literally took me 3 minutes with my new, handy dandy mandolin!

I have been wanting one of these forever, and found this one for a buck at a garage sale.  It is not fancy, but it is sharp and gets the job done!  It makes eating raw fruits and vegetables fast and fun.  I find that we have greatly increased our veggie and fruit consumption in this house due to this handy gadget.
My girls beg me for apples now that we can slice them so thin.  They liked apples before, but now they eat them like they are candy!  

I like this model for basic slicing, but one of these days I am going to get a mandolin that allows you to adjust the thickness of your slices, like the fancy one below.  That would be great!

{I’m asking for these for Christmas!:)}

**Caution..do not let children use these.  It is very sharp and way too easy to slice a finger.  I’m currently growing back half my fingernail–yea, ick.
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ANTI-PROCRASTINATION/ HOME

Anti-Procrastination Tuesday #74

Be Encouraged, Be Inspired, and Get Something Done!
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I’ve decided to try something new here at AP Tuesdays.  I feel myself getting behind on this house of mine, so each week I am going to focus in on a different area (zone) and write some goals here at AP Tuesday. You can all hold me accountable!:)  Here are my goals for this week...want to join me?
Zone:
Dining Room
Goals: 
 Wipe Walls
Wipe Windows
Wipe Chairs
 Detail Clean Glass Tabletop
Dust Bookshelf
Clean out kids activity bag kept in D.R.
Set Big Clock
Time: 
15 minutes/day OR
1 hr. 15 minutes in one day OR 
35 minutes twice in the week
Make Sure You Let Me Know In The Comments If You Are Going To Join Me!
It will be great to feel less alone in my mess!
Feel free to list your 5 goals, yours might give me some good ideas..
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Last Weeks Most Clicked On Posts:
Menu @ Defrump Me
Braids @ It’s The Small Things
 My Fav’s:
Cool Uses For Branches @ Style It Chic
Thankful Box @ All Artful

Antique Radio Cabinet @ Because I Like To Decorate
Soothing Ginger Carrot Soup @ Gluten Free From A-Z
Herbal Healing Clay @ Frugally Sustainable
Chipotle’s Barbacoa Beef Recipe @ lady with the Red Rocker
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ANTI-PROCRASTINATION/ HOME

Anti-Procrastination Tuesday #73

Be Encouraged, Be Inspired, and Get Something Done!
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I’ve decided to try something new here at AP Tuesdays.  I feel myself getting behind on this house of mine, so each week I am going to focus in on a different area (zone) and write some goals here at AP Tuesday. You can all hold me accountable!:)  Here are my goals for this week...want to join me?
Zone:
 Living Room
Goals: 
Walls & Windows
Vacuum Under Couches and Couch Cushions
Purge Magazine Baskets
Spot Clean Couches
Clean Wood Floor
Time: 
15 minutes/day OR
1 hr. 15 minutes in one day OR 
35 minutes twice in the week
Make Sure You Let Me Know In The Comments If You Are Going To Join Me!
It will be great to feel less alone in my mess!
Feel free to list your 5 goals, yours might give me some good ideas..
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New Nostalgia
Last Weeks Most Clicked On Posts:

Three Day Emergency Meal Plan @ Frugally Sustainable
I love her health choices and recognize the Trader Joes!
The Ponytail @ It’s The Small Things
It’s not just a ponytail, its THE Ponytail!
Great idea, gonna do this..
Great tips, inspires me to buckle down and compost!
My Favs:
Master Bedroom Pallet Mirror @ The Rooster & The Hen
Love this mirror, click through, you will be impressed how they did it.  Cheap!
Coffee Stirrer Wall Art @ Make & Do Girl
Beautiful!  Love the colors.
I have been juicing for almost a year now.  It really is the best energy boost.  Great post.
DIY T-Shirt Yarn @ Let Birds Fly
This is sooo cool.  I could use this to get creative with my Christmas packages.
Everything Beans & Rice (Recipe) @ Frugally Sustainable
Love this simple beans and rice recipe.  Gonna make it.
Potato & Leek Vegan Soup @ Intentional Minimalist
Simple.  Delish & Nutritious!
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I have done away with the 2 different link parties.
I decided to keep it simple and combine them.
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Beauty/ Frugal/ HEALTH/ HOME

5 Reasons Why You Should Dry Brush Your Skin

 

Why Dry Brush

1. It softens the skin.  
I remember taking a facial class (I’m a cosmetologist), where the instructor had been an esthetician for 15 years.  She told us about dry brushing and had us each come up and feel the skin on her arm.  She was in her 50’s, but her skin was as soft as a babies butt!  I was amazed.  She gave all the credit to dry brushing daily.

2. It is a simplistic, inexpensive approach to healthier skin
I love that you can gain great results without expensive potions and treatments.

3. It stimulates the lymphatic system.
After my cancer treatment, I saw a physical therapist who did lymphatic drainage massage on me to help prevent lymphedema.  I was intrigued by how gently she massaged, sweeping soft strokes across my skin, all towards the heart.  This was my first experience with lymphatic massage and I was always amazed at how I needed to immediately use the restroom after lymphatic drainage massage.  My therapist said that was a great indication that she had done her job, stimulating lymph fluid to be released.  She suggested I dry brush at home, in the same manner, to continue to keep my lymph canals to drain properly, which is detoxifying to the body.

4. It helps with ingrown hairs.
No more razor burn bumps or ingrown hair bumps.  The combination of dry brushing and shaving with a good, natural soap was the answer for me.

5. It sloughs off dead skin.

I used to struggle with small bumps on the back of my arms and on my legs.  Not anymore.  Dry brushing and again, using a natural soap from my local health food store did the trick.  Makes me happy!

6. It feels good!
It is amazing how good it feels to dry brush skin.  Especially if you have itchy, dry skin. It is great early in the morning right before my shower..it helps wake me up!

 

 How To Dry Brush:

1. Purchase a natural bristle brush. Not synthetic.  Ideally with a long handle.

2. Perform dry brushing before your shower while dry and naked (or nudie, as my girls say)

3. Work in long, upward strokes toward the heart.

4. Use whatever pressure is most comfortable for you.

5. Avoid sensitive areas and anywhere the skin is broken

6. After dry brushing your skin, rinse off in the shower.

7. Don’t forget to wash your brush using soap and water once a week.  Hang to dry.

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Frugal/ HOME/ Seasonal

Handmade Gifts

Is it too early to be talking Christmas? I love getting all of my Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving.  I have my Mother-In-Law to thank for this.  She is always done by Thanksgiving and is always able to enjoy the beautiful Christmas season despite having a gazillion grand kids to buy for!

We have to be a bit more frugal this year due to my health expenses, so I plan to make some handmade gifts. I have been over at Pinterest getting inspired by all wonderful ideas, and thought I would share some of my favorites with you!

How about you?

Do you make any of your Christmas gifts?

Do you mind getting a handmade Christmas gift?

When do you start your Christmas shopping?

What is your favorite handmade gift above?

Do you have a Pinterest account?  If so, I’d love to know.  To follow me at Pinterest and see more of my pins,  click here.

 

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ANTI-PROCRASTINATION/ HOME

Anti-Procrastination Tuesday #72 & A Giveaway @ Beauty Divine

Be Encouraged, Be Inspired, and Get Something Done!
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Before I announce the winner of this week’s giveaway, I have to tell you of a HUGE Giveaway happening right now over at Beauty Divine.
This beauty is my sister, and she has put together one of the most impressive giveaways I have seen.  If you are a photographer or know a photographer, this giveaway is going to REALLY excite you.
Her giveaway features the Top 16 photography template designers and digital designers on Etsy!  
There will be 3 winners of 3 prizes
1st Prize: Just under $400.00 worth of templates and digital items.  Here is just a glimpse of some of the templates and designs:
Awesome, huh? There are many more and all SO FUN!
Click through to check out what 2nd and 3rd winners will receive.
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Ok, now onto the winner of last weeks giveaway here at New Nostalgia from
the lucky winner of $25.00 towards a pendant at KraftyKash is:
Heather From Distressed Designs
I clicked on Heathers name and it took me to her Etsy shop called Distressed Designs.
She is quite the talent!  Love your signs, Heather, and congrats!
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ANTI-PROCRASTINATION/ HOME

Anti-Procrastination Tuesday #71 & A Giveaway!

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I’m so excited to be hosting a giveaway for Kashoan at KraftyKash.   She makes BEAUTIFUL vintage dictionary, atlas and Bible pendants.  I ordered one for a friend, I won’t tell you the word I chose because she is a reader, but I was so very happy with the beauty and quality of my pendant.  

Aren’t they gorgeous?  Here is more from KraftyKash Kashoan:

I started making vintage dictionary necklaces because I love words. Words can be so powerful. I love to hear why someone picked a certain word and what it means to them. I wear the word KARMA. Its a word I refer to often in my daily life. 

I ventured on to vintage Atlas necklaces. I love maps. All the colors are beautiful. I have had orders for birth places, honeymoon & retirement locations, and places where people dream of visiting someday. 

Recently I started making vintage Bible verse necklaces. I had a customer that told me she picked Proverbs 3:5-6 because they are her conformation verses from 1994 and are very special to her. 

The stories behind the necklaces are what makes me love what I do. I love hearing about how wearing a certain word, map location, or Bible verse close to your heart helps make your day brighter.

I am thankful for what I do and feel blessed beyond belief. 
For the latest updates: www.kraftykash.net
Retail Therapy: www.kraftykash.etsy.com
Follow me on Twitter: KraftyKash

Kashoan is offering $25.00 credit to anything in her store to one lucky person.
  How great is that?
To Enter Giveaway:
~Visit KraftyKash Shop & browse a bit
~come back here and tell me in the comments that you did!
I will choose a winner and announce their names at next week’s Anti-Procrastination Tuesday Link Party, October 25th.
GOOD LUCK!!!
AND NOW FOR THE LINK PARTY

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