As if I haven't been doing it already...

...I need a little break! I am taking this break time to refresh and become inspired again as I work A LOT these days and have little time to myself to actually become inspired. :-p

I will be back next week with updates, pics, and maybe even my first GIVEAWAY ever! I love a good giveaway and have won quite a few to make me a believer. I can't wait to spread the love!

I see you new followers! Check out some of my favorite posts from waaay back when:

Yummy Homemade Facial Treatments (still using and loving these!)

Ready, Set,Go (rollersetting)

Prepping for Crockpot Week (crockpot recipes)

Creamy Dreamy Hair Treatments

Show and Tell: Divine Inspiration (ladies who inspire me)

A snapshot at my third attempt at a flat twist-out on a roller set:



Ignore my husband's Harley in the back. I've been trying to get him to fix it up or get it out but he just won't listen!

Enjoy your weekend!

Blog Love: Hell Notes for Beauty Giveaway!

Fabulous Blogger Giveaways are in full effect this New Year and I just thought I'd share the deets!

The gorgeous diva at Hell Notes for Beauty is one of my many makeup/beauty inspirations in the bloggerverse. She has a recipe for a coconut cream deep treatment that I have been dying to try! She is having a drool-worthy giveaway and I hope to GOD that I am the winner, but if you win, I will be proud that I led you in the right direction.:-)

The prizes include colorful Wet and Wild eye shadows, cute little "evil eye" earrings, and other goodies.

Check it out!:
Hell Notes for Beauty: I'm Back.... with a Giveaway and Haul#links

Happy Hump Day!

Herbal Essences

Most of my friends know I am into making herbal concoctions for hair and body, and I must give credit to where credit is due!

My herbal BIBLE is Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health, and Vitality.



I purchased this jewel from Scarlet Sage Herb Company in San Francisco many years ago. This book is very detailed and easy to understand with many herbal recipes specifically for women, men, children, and the elders. I especially love her skin and hair recipes. The back of the book contains a detailed encyclopedia (complete with pictures) of all of the herbs mentioned in the book and more. If you are a newbie herbalist or an expert looking to expand your collection, this book is an excellent starting point.

Scarlet Sage Herb Company - http://www.scarletsageherb.com/

Rosemary Gladstar's website - http://www.sagemt.com/