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  Since my birthday is only 1 week away I decided to do my nails for it. Since my favorite color is pink, I did different shades of pink. I was going to try and put a bee 🐝 on my nails, and then chickened out.  Here they are! I used a fuchsia on my thumb, pointer, and pinky. Then I used a light pink on the other two fingers. I used a multi-color sparkles on my thumb and used a light pink sparkle on my ring and pinky. Then I used this Nail Tool  and made polka dots and stripes on my pointer and middle fingers with a very light pink. For the top coat I used the matte on my pointer finger and the regular on the rest of my fingers.

  We drove down to St. George for spring break for a fun getaway and to take photos of Brichette for her senior year. We took them on the morning of our last day there.  I think they turned out great!  Brichette is so Beautiful!

  We bought this watering can rain chain last year at Western Gardens, but I couldn't decide where to put it.  Well, I finally decided on putting it in the front yard. I really like it here.  I get to see it everyday and I can enjoy it through all the seasons. I like having stuff that isn't common... That no one else has.  This rain chain is unique to me.

  I’m way behind but here is the April dinner calendar. I know, we keep repeating dinners. Like I said before... we have picky kids, allergies, and we ourselves are a little picky. Anyway... here it is:

  I did a yellow and light orange before these but didn’t like them much and didn’t take a picture of them. I really like them this time. I used this  Nail Tool  to make the flowers and lines on my nails. I did a light pink, light purple, and a bright blue. Then I took white and made some white dots with the little tool below (I got it at the dollar store). The dots and lines on my thumbs I used the bigger side. The dots and lines on my pinkys I used the smaller side. For the flower on my middle finger I used the big side then the little side to connect them. I also used the little side for the three dots above the flower. I used the regular shiny top coat on my thumb, middle, and pinky fingers. Then I used the matte top coat for my pointer and ring fingers.

  These reusable canvas bags are listed in our  Etsy Store - Reusable Bag They are canvas bags with vinyl iron-on details.

Benefits of Sunflowers This is one of 70 species of Sunflowers. They are in the Aster family (like Calendula) and one of the few plants native to the United States. You can eat their seeds and make oil. Potential Benefits of their seeds: Studies have shown that eating sunflower seeds is linked to a number of health benefits including lowering your risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. They also have nutrients that can support you immune system and boost your energy levels. 🌻  They have anti-inflammatory properties. They contain Vitamin E, flavonoids, and other plant compounds that can reduce inflammation. In a study they found that consuming the seeds five times or more every week lowered levels of inflammation, which also lowered their risk factors for many chronic diseases. 🌻 They are rich in healthy fats, including polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. 1/4 cup contains 14 grams of fat. Studies found that consuming seeds was linked to lower rates of Cardiovascular dise

Benefits of Calendula This is Calendula. According to the USDA: It is a member of the Aster Family and its Genus is Marigold. There are more than 100 different types of Calendula. Here are some potential health benefits: As a Tea or Oil: 🌼  It has anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties so it can help prevent infection and heal body tissues. 🌼  It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant components which could help fight cancer, protect against heart disease, and ease muscle fatigue. 🌼 It is full of carotenoids and flavonoids. Which are known to help lower your risk of cancer and other diseases. 🌼 Rather than drinking the tea or oil, it can be rubbed directly on the skin to promote healing. According to WebMD a study was done on participants who have diabetes-related foot ulcers. 78% of them showed complete healing. There are some risk factors. Please read below (I have copied it straight from WebMD) ⚠️  Warning  ⚠️   In some cases, calendula tea can cause mild irritation or an alle

  We just listed these cute flower scrubbies in our Etsy shop.  They are crocheted and well made. There are five different colors, but there is only one of each color. So if you want a certain color, you better hurry and buy it before it’s gone. You can click the link in our Instagram profile, go through our Facebook page or  Click Here