Easy Fruit Salad

by Janna on May 13, 2013

in Homemaking

Airport Reunion DEC 2012

Here I am with two great girls, and dear friends of mine, Tracy and Val. Back when we all lived within five minutes of each other, we had weekly play dates. We would get the kids together and have so much fun, that before we knew it, it was lunch time! Which is why we implemented the weekly POTLUCK play date.

One hot summer day, (I have no recollection of what I contributed) Val offered to bring a fruit salad and it CHANGED MY LIFE! This is by far the best fruit salad recipe I have ever had, and you are gonna love it too. (Oh and it is one of my favorite things- EASY!)

I think one reason I was so pleasantly surprised was because I was expecting a fruit cocktail.  You know, the kind you buy in a can for a buck that has those gross cherries in it? Ok that does not even compare to what I am about to share with you. And it’s just in time for your summer cookouts, parties, camping, potlucks, and everything in between. The ingredients are as follows:

easy fruit salad

Chopped fruit (berries, apples, pears, and bananas work best)
Honey
Ground cinnamon
Slivered almonds

 

 

 

Just mix everything in your bowl and add as much or little of each item as you like. It is a hit every time. Your friends will be asking for your easy fruit salad recipe.

easy fruit salad

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DIY Face Scrub

by Janna on May 6, 2013

in DIY, Money Saving, personal

I have found another great use for coconut oil, and it’s too good not to share. It’s a DIY face scrub, and it is better than any other scrub I have ever used.

I have to give all the credit to my friend Tracy. She is the one that suggested this little recipe. It is easy as well as rewarding., which is why I had to share it with y’all!

First, gather your supplies.

DIY Face Scrub

        Get a spoonful of coconut oil…

Spoonful of coconut oil

And a spoonful of corn meal…

Spoonful of corn meal

Then mix them together until well blended.

Mix well

Now pull back your hair and enjoy the gritty scrub as you exfoliate your face.  (I did my lips too!)

Rub it on!

After you are covered, rinse well with warm water and enjoy the afterglow and smoothness that the coconut oil leaves behind. If there is any scrub left in your dish, put it in your shower and use it on your arms and legs the next time you bathe. It feels great!

Do you have any other DIY face scrub recipes? Or more uses for coconut oil? Please leave a comment below and share!

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How to Get Rid of Cable

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DIY Lotion

April 21, 2013

Ok so I just realized I have gotten a little crazy with all the DIY stuff lately. But it has all worked out great, which is why I’m unstoppable, and I am here to tell you about DIY lotion! My cute sister-in-law recently told me about coconut oil. She explained that if I whipped it [...]

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