Pamper, Relax, Taking care of your Body at Home

Soften Foot Callouses

Baking Soda

Lavender Oil

Water

First, soften the callouses: blend two tablespoons of baking soda in a basin of warm water and add a few drops of lavender oil. After a nice long soak, scrub them away using three parts baking soda, one part water, and one part brown sugar. Follow with an application of a rich moisturizer and a warm towel foot wrap. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.

Read more: http://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty/amazing-baking-soda-beauty-tips/3-soften-tough-calluses#ixzz2Ri5pKcGV

Green Tea Sugar Scrub

(This sugar scrub can be used on the face and the body.)

Granulated Sugar
Green Tea (tea bags or loose tea)
Hot Water
A container with a lid that can be refrigerated, preferably glass

Step 1: Brew green tea in 1/4 – 1/3 of a cup in boiling water.  Let cool.
(It can still be lukewarm when you use it, it doesn’t need to be cold.)

Read more: http://kindredspiritmommy.com/green-tea-skin-recipe-natural-beauty/

Peppermint Foot Scrub

1/2 cup almond or jojoba oil
1 cup Epson Salt
5-7 Peppermint Oil

Pour Epson Salt into a bowl and mix in almond oil. Add 5-7 drops of peppermint oil and mix well.

Read more: http://www.funhomethings.com/2012/12/peppermint-foot-scrub.html

Peppermint & Tea Tree Oil Foot Spray

1/2 cup Witch Hazel
5-7 Peppermint Oil
5-7 Tea Tree Oil

Pour 1/2 cup Witch Hazel into a spray bottle. Add 5-7 drops of peppermint oil, 5-7 Tea Tree Oil and shake well. Natural Antiseptic and Deodorizing Foot Spray cools feet and helps keep odors at bay.

With everything in life, you need to slow down once in a while. If you don't have the means to book a spa, taking care of yourself at home, with home-made natural products can be essential as you recharge your batteries. 

Each week flies by, and there is no stopping of commitments, work, sports, doctor visits, birthdays, holidays, and the calendar gets jammed pack with appointments. Set time to exercise, for yoga, or a brisk walk/swim, as well as a nice shower or bath. Practice meditation, or clearing your head, play your favorite music, write in your journal, or break out your paints and paint, draw, and photograph.

The most important thing is to take some time for yourself, the daily grind will always be there, time for your daily joys, that has been easily sacrificed, and you need to get in touch with that to re-ignite your passion.