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This is one of those ideas I came up with just as I drifted off to sleep, so I was pretty pleased that it was good enough for me to remember it the following morning (I wonder how many ideas I’ve lost to the aether as I’ve fallen asleep…). And yes, I do think about lip scrubs, body butters, and mineral make-up as I’m lying in bed. I may have a problem, but I’m okay with it.
My favourite thing about this scrub is its moussey texture. It’s smooth and soft, and buffs off dead skin beautifully. And, after you’re done with your lips, the leftovers make a wonderful leg scrub (I wouldn’t recommend leaving it around too long as it has both water and oil in it).
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Tags: autumn, coconut, cosmetics, food, homemade, ideas, instructions, make-up, natural, recipe, skin, winter
If you like pumpkin pie, you’re going to love this. Delicious, pie-like wonder for breakfast. Socially acceptable breakfast food. And to top it off, since it’s baked, it’s pretty much impossible to screw up, and you can have a big batch ready all at once—perfect for family breakfasts!
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Tags: autumn, bread, breakfast, brunch, cookie, cream, dessert, eggs, food, ginger, homemade, pumpkin, winter
I have a tea problem, I know. And now that DAVIDsTEA has opened a location mere blocks from where I live, the problem will likely grow. I’m ok with that. Anyhow, these are the five teas I’m currently obsessed with. They’re lovely, and they’d make great Christmas gifts, especially with the adorable new coloured tea tins David has now!
Chai Guarana by David’s Tea
I bought this tea online, scent un-smelled, after falling in love with Teaopia’s Mate Chai (which they promptly discontinued after being bought out). David’s Chai Guarana did not disappoint. Heavy on the cinnamon, this black/mate blend is laced with guarana seeds, and it’s wonderful. Especially with milk.
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Tags: autumn, beverage, breakfast, butter, cake, Christmas, cocoa, cream, dessert, gifts, tea, winter
I’m a big fan of Shea butter, and while it’s great in body butters, I find I like it best in soap. It’s nicely moisturizing and I find the lather is luxuriously creamy. It’s not a particularly hard fat, so soaps made with Shea tend to need some time to age, but once they do, they’re a thing if beauty.
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Tags: autumn, butter, clay, coconut, homemade, instructions, oxides, shea butter, soap
Risotto just might be the classiest comfort food around. It’s got all the components of great comfort food—carbohydrates, cheese, and overall creaminess—but it has a fancy sounding name that makes people think risotto is not something they could ever make themselves. I’m here to tell you that name is lying to you! Risotto is easy (well, not as easy as most casseroles that include canned cream-of-something soup as an ingredient, but still pretty easy), and it is likely to impress guests. And make delicious leftovers.
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Tags: autumn, cheese, cream, dinner, food, garlic, homemade, instructions, lunch, recipe, rice, sauce, soup, truffle, vegetarian, winter
