Going Green...Kind of :)

I'm definitely not a fanatic or the crazy lady that buys only used clothes and flushes the toilet once a day, but the past year or so I've really tried to make a conscious effort to take better care of the world around me. Thomas and I purchased a Hybrid car to battle against the enormous fuel cost, but our family grew and now we have a 7 seater SUV (it is the most fuel efficient in its' class :P). I also take all of our plastic grocery bags and aluminum cans in to be recycled. Did you know every plastic bag and aluminum can is turned into another bag or can? My most recent project is a compost pile! Yes, it is gross but there is something about it that makes me look forward to cleaning out the rotten produce in our refrigerator :). We have nothing but clay in the ground here, and the compost pile is making some VERY dark, soft dirt that will save us lots of money! Next summer I think I'm going to do a fruit and vegetable garden. What are some small things you are doing? I'd love to know!

No More 'Stache

There is nothing more un-feminine or embarrassing to talk about then the she-stache (well maybe there are a few things). I'm too shy (and stingy) to get it waxed in the salon, so I've tried many home remedies including bleaching, waxing, all the creams, and even shaving in emergencies; but I've finally found one that works really well! It's Nair Precision Face and Upper Lip Kit.

It's super easy to use and doesn't smell as bad as other products I've tried. You just put on the cream, let it set for 5 minutes, wash it off, and apply the moisturizer. It gets all the little hairs off and doesn't leave any red irritation marks. I definitely recommend it for anyone who wants an easy, do-it-yourself way to remedy the dreaded lip hair.