face moisturizer

face moisturizer
adapted from root and revel

3 tablespoons shea butter
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons rose hip oil
20 drops ylang ylang
20 drops frankincense

1. Heat shea butter and coconut oil until liquefied (do not over heat!)
2. Add rose hip oil and essential oils
3. Place in fridge overnight to solidify
4. Use as needed on face

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toner

toner
makes 5 oz from root and revel

1 1/2 tablespoons organic raw apple cider vinegar

4 tablespoons rose water

4 tablespoons witch hazel

20 drops of rose essential oils

1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and gently stir.
2. Using a funnel, pour the mixture into a glass jar, ideally one fitted with a spritzer.
3. Shake before each use. Spritz 4-5 sprays onto clean face

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foaming hand soap

foaming hand soap
makes 8 oz from mommypotamus

2/3 cup distilled water
1/3 cup liquid castile soap (I like Sals Suds for this)
24 drops essential oil (I like tea tree)

1. Add the essential oil to the castile soap and stir together.
2. Add the water.
3. Pour the liquid into a clean foaming hand soap container.
4. Use within one month.

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face serum

face serum

2 tablespoons jojoba oil
2 tablespoons rose hip oil
20 drops bergamot essential oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
20 drops frankincense essential oil
20 drops rose essential oil
20 drops ylang ylang essential oil

1. Mix together
2. Store in a cool, dark place
3. If high concentration of oils irritate skin, then decrease drop amounts

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miracle salve

miracle salve

3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons beeswax
2 tablespoons rose hip oil
20 drops bergamot essential oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
20 drops frankincense essential oil
20 drops rose essential oil
20 drops ylang ylang essential oil

1.  Heat beeswax and coconut oil until melted
2. Add remaining ingredients
3. Allow to harden overnight
4. Use on burns, cuts, insect bites, active zits, etc. to aid in healing or itching and reduce healing time.

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face oil cleanser

face oil cleanser
makes 1 cup

3/4 cup castor oil
1/4 cup grape seed or olive oil
30 drops bergamot essential oil
30 drops lavender essential oil

1. Mix together
2. Store in a cool, dark place

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peanut butter pie

peanut butter pie
makes 2 pies (16 servings)

1-8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
1 jar peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
16 oz heavy cream
2-9 inch graham cracker crusts
Whipped cream
Chocolate and/or peanut butter chips

1. Cream peanut butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
2. Whip heavy cream until light and fluffy.
3. Fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture.
4. Refrigerate overnight.
5. Serve with more whipped cream and peanut butter chocolate chips.

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lasagna (oven)

lasagna
(makes 1 colossal deep pan or 2 9x13 pans)

1 pound Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
40 oz spaghetti sauce
12 lasagna noodles
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
16 oz ricotta cheese
1 egg
12 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded or sliced)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375 (if cooking right away)
2. Brown sausage and ground beef in pan until done.
3. Meanwhile, boil water and cook pasta.
4. Add spaghetti sauce and heat through.
5. Mix parsley, ricotta, and egg until well combined.
6. To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups meat sauce in bottom of pan.  Arrange 6 noodles on top of meat sauce, and top with half of ricotta mixture. Top with 1/3 mozzarella cheese and 1/3 Parmesan cheese.  Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
7. Spray foil with non-stick spray and cover lasagna.
8. Bake for 30 minutes with foil on and 30 minutes without foil.
9. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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