Caribbean Bath Salt Crystals On a visit some years ago to Martinique, a small island in the Caribbean, I found a bottle of the prettiest bath salts. They had the scent of flowers I had found on the island, and the color was almost identical to the ocean. I have done my best to duplicate both the scent and the color in this recipe. Grapefruit Silky Soap If you have empty pump dispensors in your house, you might want to try your hand at making silky soap. They take a minimum of effort and ingredients. This week we are making Grapefruit scented Silkly Soap.
Green Apple Silky Soap If you don't care for bars of soap on your counter, perhaps making your own soft soap is something to consider. It costs pennies, all the ingredients are very easy to come by and you can fill up every pump dispensor in your home quickly and easily. Choosing Your Next Hair Brush Should you choose natural bristles or the less expensive versions. The answer might surprise you! All About Sea Shells There is nothing more soothing than wandering down a beach gathering sea shells. If you are in need of a little down time, Dawn Henthorn our Florida for Visitors Guide, has a great page that tells you everything you might want to know about sea shells. Prepare to be hooked and don't forget the sunblock! Ingrown Toe Nails Who would know better about this painful condition than our Dermatology Guide, Heather Fewell. Walking for Your Mind, Mood, and Spirit Wendy Bumgardner (our Walking Guide), shows us how walking can keep your brain sharp, improve your mood, enhance your spirituality and build your relationships. Come find out the mental and spiritual benefits of walking. Sari Sensation The sari, a single-piece unstitched garment, complements the grace and elegance that is so associated with Indian women. A look at the ensemble, different varieties of traditional Indian saris and how to drape the five meters of cloth around yourself. Compliments of Pallavi Srivastava, our guide to Indian Culture Lifespan of 100 Unrealistic? Regardless of how many lifestyle improvements we make, vitamins we ingest or hormones we inject, the chances of life expectancy at birth rising to 100 years or beyond are slim to nil, say UIC School of Public Health professor and his colleagues. FIRST STEPS TO A STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN This Feature has been one of the most popular articles on the site since its publication. If you haven't seen it, read these tips from your Guide on getting started with a stresscontrol plan.
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