Happy 4th!! | Random Rambling

So right now I am trying to fight the sickness! I thought I was just jet lagged from my trip, but now I think my body has been fighting not to get sick. I got some detox tea and have been drinking lots of water to help me get well. I usually still to my peppermint or chai tea, but this detox tea is actually good.  Its somewhat peppery and flowery at the same time. I add a little bit of rock sugar (not enough to make it sweet) and I am good to go.

I didn't even realize they had quotes on them until I opened the third bag. Oops.

On another note, I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th!!! I celebrated at home with Ruby since I really wasn't feeling up to it. Thank God, for a George Foreman grill so at least I can say I had grilled hot dogs with spicy mustard LOL.

Happy 4th of July :)

So I mentioned a few post back about some projects I was collecting supplies for. Well one of the projects that I want to do is to make my own curtains. I got the stuff I need to drill in the walls so I can hang them up, but I am still thinking/hunting for the fabric I want to use. That is the hard part surprisingly. Any ideas? My couches are grey--I was thinking white, with silver mesh of some sort on top? I might be sitting on this for a while ha.

This is all I got. Don't judge.

And finally a couple of pics from my trip to the Bahamas!!! I would have usually gotten to this a lot sooner, but I guess getting/being sick does that to you. Thumbs down to the sickness.

Me and my brother and sister watching the sunset

DIY- How to do a bentonite clay mask

So if there is ever something that I can do or make myself, I generally do. Especially when it comes to beauty products. I am a super mixtress at home. One of the things I like to treat myself to every week is a bentonite clay mask. Bentonite clay is mostly made up from aged volcanic ash. One pretty cool thing about it is that its known to produce an electrical charge when you add water to it (dont worry though, it doesnt hurt!). Its also known to be an absorbtive clay. The electrical components help draw up and absorb the toxins in your skin (the clay carries a negative charge, while all the toxins and bacteria in your skin have a positive charge).

The recipe (for dry skin):

1. Equal parts clay and oil of your choice. (I use avocado oil, I do 1 teaspoon of each and it makes more than enough)
2. Enough water to make it into a paste. (a little less than 1 tablespoon, if you need more, then just add more water)
3. Leave it on for 10 minutes or until it dries.
4. Rinse with cool water.

***Dont use anything metal when using bentonite clay because it takes away from its effectiveness. I always use a plastic spoon and a plastic or glass bowl when making my mix.

If you dont have dry skin then you can leave out the oil. Otherwise I would suggest adding a moisturizing oil because the mask can be very drying. Also, as its drying you face will feel super tight! I never leave mine on for more than 10 minutes. After I rinse it off my skin feel SO soft and smooth. I always moisturize my skin after. Your skin might be a little red after, but no worries it goes away in 30 minutes or so. Here are some pics that you guys can check out: