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Homemade Eyeliner

Did you know that you can make your own eyeliner out of activated charcoal!? It looks just like normal eyeliner & lasts just as long as well. My mother has had skin cancer on her eyelid, so I have been interested in finding an alternative to normal chemical - laden makeup. The only downside is that you are limited on color options since activated charcoal is only black. Slight bummer since my favorite eyeliner color is peacock blue. Oh well, I will still wear my blue every once in a while : ). Here is what you do to wear this as eyeliner....

Take a capsule of activated charcoal (which is good to have on hand anyways for tummy aches & more) & break it into a clean container with lid. Then simply dip a damp eyeliner brush into the charcoal & swipe on. It's that easy! No one will ever know the difference unless you tell them.

Homemade Body Oil

This is a great way to moisturize your skin.


4 oz jojoba oil
4 oz apricot kernel oil
40 drops Lavender essential oil
20 drops Neroli essential oil
20 drops Sandlewood essential oil

Combine all, storing in airtight container. Roll gently to combine. Do not shake.

Coffee With Aunt Jane

                                                    Left to right: Aunt Jane, Mom & me

We look so...."related", don't we? 

The eyes give it away.

Glasses For Braeden

Coconut Oil & Sugar Body Scrub

This is my newest creation. You will love, love, love the smell combination of these essential oils together. It is heavenly!

1 part virgin coconut oil - 1/4 cup
2 parts sugar or salt (sugar for normal to dry skin or salt for oily skin) - 1/2 cup
about 15 drops Young Living Sandlewood essential oil
about 10 drops Young Living Lavender essential oil
about 10 drops Young Living Neroli essential oil

Place the coconut oil (it will be solid like shortening) in a bowl & add the sugar. Drop the essential oils in & mash everything together with the back of a spoon. Mash & mix until well combined. Store in about a 4 -6 oz size jar with lid.
Rub onto dry skin & rinse in bath or shower.

I'm Officially An Aunt!

Lydia is here!