 Finally got nice enough weather to get these beauties finished and placed in the house! I am so thrilled with how they turned out! Now bad for being a little rusty in my woodworking skills. For the process and downloadable plans --> Click Here
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 Last year we bought our first house. It is a bit smaller then the house we were renting, so some of our furniture didn't quite fit. So, I use that as a challenge to build our own. And boy have I been having so much fun getting back into using the power tools! :) One of the projects I have recently been working on are end tables for our couch. I cruised Pinterest for ideas and found some table ideas I could use to build to fit our needs. I found one design that was very simple, but they were selling them for $160 - Holy Cow! That is totally out of our price range! I drew up a plan, went to the local lumber yard (always support local businesses if you can), purchased my lumber and then took it home to get started. Luckily my husband is pretty on board when it comes to my crazy ideas. And, of course I am doing this in winter, so most of the project has been inside. And then having to wait for warm enough days to stain, seal, and poly.  Click on each image to see the corresponding tutorial, printable, recipe, etc. ENJOY!
{P.S. I do not take credit for any of these projects, I am simply promoting these for those that originally created them. I think all of these listed are Fun, Unique, and Clever}
 My newest creation... The Snot Stick - LOL. It is like Chapstick for your nose. It has been essential to me in dealing with this sinus infection. I have Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, and Peppermint Essential Oils to aid in reducing the inflammation and to help open up my sinuses so they will drain better. I put it under my nose and on the sides of my nose.
P.S. I purchase my Essential Oils from Vitamin Cottage / Natural Grocers and they are all 100% Pure Organic. I also purchase my containers from them as well. As far as the Bee's Wax, I use from a local organic source. INGREDIENTS 1/2 ounce brick organic bee's wax (grated or chopped up for faster melting) 5 vitamin E capsules 2 tbsp coconut oil 1.5 tsp cocoa butter 25 drops peppermint 15 drops eucalyptus 10 drops tea tree oil DIRECTIONS In a double boiler place bee's wax and coconut oil and melt on medium/low heat. Stir until the beeswax is completely melted. Remove from heat and add the cocoa butter and the liquid from the vitamin E capsules (do not place the casing in the mixture - throw casing away). Once the cocoa butter is melted, add your essential oils, and stir to combine. Fill your container with the liquid and allow to set for 2-3 hours or until firm. Eucalyptus Oil "How does it work? Eucalyptus leaf contains chemicals that might help control blood sugar. It also contains chemicals that might have activity against bacteria and fungi. Eucalyptus oil contains chemicals that might help pain and inflammation. It might also block chemicals that cause asthma." For more information on Eucalyptus Oil visit WebMD where you will find Special Precautions & Warnings for Pregnancy and breast-feeding, Children, People with Diabetes, and Scheduled Surgery. Peppermint Oil "How does it work? Peppermint oil seems to reduce spasms in the digestive tract. When applied to the skin, it can cause surface warmth, which relieves pain beneath the skin." For more information on Eucalyptus Oil visit WebMD where you will find Special Precautions & Warnings. Tea Tree Oil "How does it work? The chemicals in tea tree oil may kill bacteria and fungus, and reduce allergic skin reactions." For more information on Eucalyptus Oil visit WebMD where you will find Special Precautions & Warnings. |
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