Energy!

Looking for a natural boost from plants 🌱 that you can enjoy after a long day of of holiday shopping 🛍 , or at your home 🏡 or your office?

The holiday season can be a very stressful and hectic time.

But Mother Nature to the rescue!

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Plant or grow a potted plant at your desk or in a sunny 🌞 window. Basil and peppermint work wonders!

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When you need an aromatic energizing lift!  All you do is take a piece of the plant and rub the leaves between your fingers to release their scent! Smell your fingers and the plants. Breathe in deeply and ENJOY!

 

So aromatic and uplifting.

Do you want to be more kissable?

I do too!

I love to be kissed and to kiss!!! So I simply had to share a few things with you the next few blog posts that you need to know for health and beauty wellness this spring!

I always like to celebrate spring! Do you? I like to refresh and renew with something new and to surround myself with fresh flowers (they look so beautiful )and fresh plants which purify the air in your  home or office too!

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Add herbs to your plant selection can also be used in your kitchen when cooking and more. Purifying the air and to eat.

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Now back to being more kissable AND its not just about having soft skin on your lips!

Your breath needs to be at it’s best. Sometimes your breath will not be so fresh no matter what you do or use.  BREATH ROX to the rescue. As a professional speaker, beauty therapist and makeup artist…My career also depends upon being my best and smelling my best.

I discovered these mini crystals with a powerful punch. I am usually an MINT IN A TIN kinda gal. Or pop candy mints. But they are NOT the same.

The beauty of this product is it is:

Sugar Free

Gluten Free

Tiny crystals that make your breath fresher for hours!

Three YUMMY flavors!

They really taste good..visit their webite for more info. And a few specials too. I so love what I do on TV and sharing beauty secrets with you!

 

 

Pretty Pedi at Home!

Low on cash and want to refresh your feet and last months pedicure?

• Soak your cares away with Epsom salt and Peppermint essential oil or fresh peppermint or mint leaves from your garden in a warm water foot bath. It is very soothing and cools the skin especially after a long hot day!

• Soaking your feet for 15 minutes with Epsom salts also refreshes the soles and take down any swelling of the ankles and feet.

• Clean well around your nails and toes with a nail brush,orange wood stick and file any rough nail edges.
• When done apply a hydrating salve or lotion like Smith’s RoseBud Salve. It is fabulous for your feet,heels,cuticles,lips,brows and unwanted hair around your hairline. Celebrities and models love this product.
• Skip the nail polish if you’d like or apply a fabulous color. It is fine to give your nails a vacay from polish.
• Your feet and skin will look and feel amazing.
• Have a sexy summer Ladies!Have a question or beauty dilemma…Ask ME …Noreen info@noreenyoung.com

D.I.Y.Candy Cane Hot Cocoa

You’ll lick your lips & shake your hips after making this yummy cocoa!1 1/3 cups of instant chocolate drink mix

1 /13 cups of malted milk powder

1/3 cup of baking cocoa

1 cup of confectioners’ sugar

6 tbsp.powdered non dairy creamer

3 cups of non fat dry milk powder

1 1/2 cups of miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup of crushed candy canes (about 40 mini candy canes)

Each Serving

3/4 cup hot water

 

1.In a large bowl,mix chocolate drink mix,malted milk powder and baking cocoa. In another  bowl,mix confectioners sugar and creamer.

2. In each of the flour 1-pint canning jars,layer 3/4 cup of nonfat  dry milk powder,3/4 cup of chocolate mixture, 3 Tbsp.chocolate chips,1/3 cup of confectioners sugar mixture, 1/4 cup of candy canes.Pouring ingredients through a large funnel or waxed paper cone.Press and pat candy canes down to fit if needed.

3.Cover and store in a cool  place up to 2 months.

NOTE:

To prepare hot cocoa,place 1/3 cup of combined mix in a mug and stir in 3/4 cup of hot water until blended. A dollop of whip cream will make your hot cocoa even yummier.

* Marshmallows optional if you’d like to skip the candy canes.

ENJOY!

( I found this delightful recipe from Sara Tatham  in the Taste of Home magazine) Thanks Sara!

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Beauty From the Garden & More!

Flowers and herbs….Can make you feel better and healthier! I am trying to enjoy them even more before the winter chill and frost arrive in Florida. I love fresh mint,rosemary and other herbs growing outside my door.

Surround yourself with them to make you happy!

• Eat parsley to freshen up your breath!
• Make a cup of cozy hot tea with fresh peppermint or mint!
• Bathe in bubbles and the scent of some fresh rose petals to stress less.
• Place eucalyptus branches in your shower and steam your way to breathing better from allergies.
• Add edible flowers to a salad. and make your day more beautiful and even better.
• Massage your shoulders gently with grape seed oil and a smooth and soothing river rock from your garden supply.
• Can’t get to sleep…use Chamomile to help you get those ZZZ’S.

Enjoy the beauty of these simple things I promise they can make your heart sing.

Say hello to a happier new you!

Got left over candy canes?

Never fear there is so much to do with them my dears!

Smash them in their wrapper and rim your hot cocoa mugs with them for a peppermint twist.

Break them in pieces and place them in a bowl filled with good quality vanilla ice cream. What you’ll have is a yummy candy cane ice cream on the cheap.

Rim the broken and crushed candy canes,dip in lemon juice and watch them stick around the rim of a cocktail glass. Pour your favorite cocktail inside.

Bake sugar cookies and place a few peppermint crumbles on top before they fully cook in the oven.Be careful when you do it but enjoy this tasty cookie twist.

Grab your nieces,sisters,mom,grandchildren or BFF and make a DIY a Candy Cane lip gloss!

Recipe:

1/2 small candy cane crushed into mini pieces

1 tiny 1/2 drop of food grade peppermint flavoring.

1 mini or small plastic or glass jar

1 scoop of Vaseline (or Organic coconut oil)

Stir all of these together and place in the container.

Apply with lip brush and or your finger.Your lips will feel and look softer and the minty flavor will taste awesome.

Have fun and most of all …Enjoy!